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The D23 Gold Member Collector Set for 2022

A D23 Disney Parks member kit displayed on a teal background, featuring exclusive collectibles like a commemorative pin, themed passport, collectible card, special edition map, certificate of membership, and booklet celebrating Disney park experiences.

D23 is the Official Fan Club for all things Disney. It covers the movies, television shows, Theme Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and much more. General Membership to D23 is free. The main reason to become a General Member is that you can then enter the contests that D23 holds throughout the year. If you’d like to take your membership to ...

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Remembering Betty White

Minnie Mouse joins a guest and a woman as they smile for a photo in front of a blue curtain, celebrating the Betty White Challenge to support animal shelters.

We were all shocked to learn that Betty White died on December 31, 2021. She would have turned 100 years old on January 17. White became a Disney Legend in 2009. D23, the official Disney Fan Club, shared this tribute: Betty White, the beloved and iconic star of The Golden Girls, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, just a few weeks ...

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Free Face Coverings at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is open again after being closed for over two years. Like at the rest of Walt Disney World, face coverings are required in all indoor areas. The policy includes restrooms. Related: Four Plant Based Options Available at Typhoon Lagoon Unlike when you’re at a Walt Disney World Theme Park, you most likely do not carry ...

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A Cold Front Is Moving In

Typhoon Lagoon sign by the iconic wave pool, with palm trees and slides, welcomes guests to Disney World’s top water park adventure.

The past several days have been unusually hot for December in Orlando, Florida and the surrounding communities. This includes at Walt Disney World. Guests who have been visiting for the holidays have enjoyed warm weather with no rain, but everything is about to change. A cold front is expected to move into Central Florida in the early morning hours of ...

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New Wallpapers for the New Year

Mickey Mouse and Goofy smile together on a lively, colorful backdrop featuring the message "New 2022 Wallpaper!"—a perfect pick for Disney fans seeking festive New Year or holiday-themed backgrounds inspired by the magic of the parks.

Can you believe that we are actually in the year 2022? 2021 has been a crazy year, and we made it through. Now you need something uplifting.   If you can’t be at the Disney Parks right now, here’s a way that you can have a little bit of the Disney magic with you on your phone. Thomas Smith share with Disney Parks Blog some awesome wallpapers ...

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Betty White Dies at the Age of 99

We are sad to report that Disney Legend Betty White passed away at the age of 99. It is only 18 days before her 100th birthday. She had a career that began when she was only eight years old and made a radio programming debut. She was also one of the first women to produce a sitcom Life with Elizabeth. She had ...

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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is Not Allowing Early Park Admission Beginning January 3rd

Hagrid takes guests on a high-speed motorbike adventure through the enchanted Forbidden Forest, with Hogwarts castle towering in the distance, on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando. Begin your thrilling journey even earlier with Early Park Admission starting January 3rd.

Usually, we post things that have to do with the Disney Parks, but we also like to keep you updated on other things going on in the central Florida area. Many Guests on their vacation like to go to both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. One of the most popular rides at Islands of Adventure is Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike ...

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Happy 41st Birthday Gino

Gino the beloved gorilla poses regally on his grassy habitat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, surrounded by lush bushes and rocky terrain. With a thoughtful gaze capturing the spirit of his 41st birthday, Gino’s serious expression makes this celebration truly unforgettable. Happy Birthday, Gino!.

When you visit Walt Disney World, you’re supporting so much more than just a Theme Park. Disney has a conservation fund where they help animals in need. When you donate to this awesome organization, you are helping animals that desperately need you. The Cast Members that work with these animals love them and treat them like their own. They become a part of their family. Scott Terrell shared ...

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Five Things to Watch This New Year’s Weekend

A grizzly bear and its cub stroll side by side across a lush field surrounded by trees, capturing a magical moment that could easily be the highlight of an animal encounter at a top family adventure park—just the kind of heartwarming spectacle perfect for your holiday entertainment plans.

Whether you are planning to enjoy a quiet New Year’s Eve at home, or you want to relax after a fun evening, there is a good chance that you will want to find something interesting to watch this weekend.  Andie Hagemann and D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, have these five suggestions: Kick off the first weekend of 2022 with ...

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Looking Towards 2022, Theme Parks and Beyond Edition

A 2022 blue MagicBand+ and a Mickey Mouse-themed smart display rest on a purple backdrop featuring Disney logos, evoking the excitement and immersive magic of Disney parks and experiences.

While 2020 was a strange year at the Disney Theme Parks, things rebounded somewhat in 2021. There were also announcements magic to come! Here are some things to look forward to in 2022 at the Theme Parks and beyond, courtesy of D23: After 2021 brought a truly exciting year for Disney parks fans, 2022 is ramping up the thrills, memories, ...

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