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Destination D23 Is This Weekend

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Destination D23 will take place this weekend, November 19-21, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The in-person event is sold out, although parts of it will be livestreamed. D23 is the official fan club for Disney and its affiliates. General Membership is free, and you can use that to enter contests. Gold Membership costs $99.99 per year, and it includes (among other ...

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Additional Augmented Reality Lenses Are Now Available

When we talk about Disney Genie+ we usually focus on Lightning Lane access. The paid service also includes Augmented Reality Lenses, which allow you to take some magical pictures. Even more lenses are now included, as Emily Southard has shared with Disney Parks Blog: With the recent launch of Disney PhotoPass Lenses at Walt Disney World Resort, there’s a super fun new way to ...

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DiVine Has Returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

DiVine blending seamlessly into lush foliage along the walking paths at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, adding to the park’s magic.

Slowly but surely extra entertainment options have been returning to Walt Disney World. Some of these are known as “streetmosphere”, which offers more one on one interaction than a full show. One of the favorite streetmosphere performers returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom a few days ago. DiVine is a true hidden gem because she blends right in with the plant ...

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In 2022 Disney Genie+ Could Generate 300 Million Dollars

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Recently Walt Disney World unleashed the new program Disney Genie+. It is similar to the old FastPass system, except that it is not included anymore with your price of admission. It is $15 per Guest per day, but it does not include every ride at Walt Disney World. There are some rides that you will need to purchase individual Lightning Lane reservations. Many Guests are ...

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Disney+ Fans Enjoy Blue-tiful Day at Disney Parks

Disney fans decked out in blue hats and Disney shirts gather outdoors at a Disney Parks celebration, beaming with excitement as they cheer for a truly Blue-tiful Day.

If you were at Walt Disney World last Friday, November 12th, you were there on a very special day. It was Disney+ Day, and some extra festivities were happening at all four Theme Parks. Thomas Smith shared more with Disney Parks Blog.   For Disney+ subscribers and fans, the celebration of Friday’s inaugural Disney+ Day at our theme parks may have seemed ...

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2022 Military Salute Ticket Prices

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If you are in the military, Walt Disney World has some special offers to the Theme Parks. If you’re planning on going in 2022, Disney has released the pricing on their official website. Here are the details. We’re saluting US military personnel by offering Walt Disney World Resort promotional theme park tickets.   Choose between a 4-Day or 5-Day Disney ...

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Recycling, Cast Members, and Making a Difference

Green banner with the message "Celebrating Recycling at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products" and a prominent recycle symbol, showcasing how Disney Cast Members are making a positive impact on sustainability throughout the parks every day.

The Walt Disney Company is committed to conservation, but it isn’t only large companies that can make a difference. We all need to do our part for the planet. Shelby Grasser has shared with Disney Parks Blog how Cast Members are making changes, and they encourage us to do the same: “Conservation isn’t just the business of a few people, ...

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What to Watch This Week on the Disney+ Bundle and ABC

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Friday, November 12 was Disney+ Day, celebrating the Second Anniversary of the streaming service. Many signed up for the bundle, which also included Hulu and ESPN+. If you’re wondering what to watch this week, Zach Johnson shared the following suggestions with D23, the official fan club of all things Disney: After a weekend of binge-watching all the new Disney+ Day ...

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A Comparison of Disney Very Merriest After Hours and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Dazzling fireworks light up the night sky above Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom during Christmas Week, as excited guests gather to watch and capture the magical display. The festive atmosphere echoes the joy of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, creating unforgettable holiday memories throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Many Guests who attended Disney Boo Bash After Hours at the Magic Kingdom were disappointed because they thought that they were getting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which wasn’t the case. Now that the holidays are upon us, we have Disney Very Merriest After Hours instead of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Having attended both, we thought that it could be ...

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Mickey’s Toontown to Be Reimagined

Vibrant illustration of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park, highlighting this beloved themed land as it prepares for an exciting 2023 transformation, with bold text announcing the upcoming reimagining for theme park fans.

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park is for kids and those of us who are still kids at heart. Parts of the land remain closed, even though most of Disneyland has reopened. Mickey’s Toontown is about to be reimagined for even more fun, as Kelsey Lynch has shared with Disney Parks Blog: Just in time for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s ...

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