Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Disney Vacation Club Announces Sales for Villas at Disneyland Hotel Opening in May

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Disney Vacation Club has announced the sales date for the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel, which is opening on September 28. Sales will open to existing Disney Vacation Club members on May 2 and to the public on May 30. The 12-story tower, currently under construction, will have 340 accommodations, including duo studios, deluxe studios, … Read more

PHOTOS: Circular ‘Stargate’ Barge Removed From World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The large, circular “Stargate” barge has been removed from the center of World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT. The barge was the centerpiece of “Harmonious,” the nighttime spectacular that debut at EPCOT for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The barge holding the arms that lifted around the “Stargate” remain. Disney fans dubbed it the … Read more

Universal Files Patent for Stunt Safety Improvements at Theme Park Attractions

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Universal Destinations & Experiences has filed a patent for improving stunt safety in theme park attractions, Orlando Business Journal shared. The patent is titled “Systems for Reducing High Fall Stunt Injuries When Using an Airbag.” It describes a system that utilizes a platform to determine a performer’s weight before they fall from the elevated platform … Read more

Florida Senate Files Legislation to Void Disney & Reedy Creek Agreements

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a variety of potential changes coming down the pipeline for Walt Disney World through legal changes via the newly established Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board. DeSantis claimed the “11th hour” agreement created by the Reedy Creek Improvement District was full of “a plethora of legal infirmities that render them … Read more

Start Time Announced for Sale of Walt Disney World Annual Passes

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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When Walt Disney World Annual Passes go on sale this Thursday, they will be available no earlier than 6:00 a.m. ET. Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales will resume for all four tiers on April 20, 2023, for the first time in a year and a half. Disney Vacation Club members were able to purchase the Sorcerer Pass … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders No Longer Need a Park Pass in Afternoons

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Starting today, April 18, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can visit the theme parks after 2:00 p.m. on most days without a park pass reservation. This perk does not include Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays, when a reservation will still be required. The original announcement reads, “Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be able … Read more

Disney100 Mickey-Inspired Medals Revealed for runDisney Virtual Series

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The theme of this year’s runDisney virtual series is Disney100 featuring Mickey Through the Years and runDisney has revealed the four Mickey-inspired medals that will be available. The runDisney virtual series includes three 5Ks, each with their own medal featuring a different Mickey. The fourth medal is for runners who complete all three 5Ks in … Read more

2-Day Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Ticket Available to Florida Residents for the Price of a 1-Day Ticket

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Florida residents can visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with a 2-Day Disney Water Park Ticket for the price of a 1-day ticket. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park reopened last month as Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park closed for refurbishment, so this offer is only valid for Typhoon Lagoon. Here are the ticket dates and … Read more

New Disney100 Unified Youth Apparel Available at Walt Disney World

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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More of the Disney100 Unified Characters Collection, including youth apparel, is now available at Walt Disney World. This collection features stylized versions of beloved Disney characters and is available at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Select pieces are also available on shopDisney. The official description of this collection says that “beloved characters throughout the history … Read more

New Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Sweater at Walt Disney World

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A new Oswald the Lucky Rabbit sweater is available at Walt Disney World, just the latest Oswald merch released in honor of Disney’s 100th anniversary. Oswald Sweater – $64.99 The pullover sweater is white, with a large blue stripe across the center and “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” on the stripe. Oswald himself is pictured on … Read more

New Walt Disney World Apron, Dish Towels, and Mug at Magic Kingdom

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A new Walt Disney World apron, dish towel set, and mug are now available at Magic Kingdom. We found the apron and towels at the Emporium and the mug in Big Top Souvenirs. Walt Disney World Apron – $34.99 The apron has teal blue straps and an all-over pattern of Walt Disney World iconography and … Read more

Exclusive Limited Edition Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Pin Set Available to D23 Members on April 18

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A limited-edition Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th anniversary pin set will be available exclusively to D23 Gold Members next week. This set has five pins representing the park’s different lands: a Carnotaurus for Dinoland U.S.A., a Yeti for Asia, a giraffe for Africa, an Ikran (a.k.a. banshee) for Pandora, and the Tree of Life for Discovery … Read more

Up to 30% off Available for Fall 2023 Stays at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Guests can save between 20% and 30% on vacations of 4 nights or more to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i. One offer is available to all guests, while another is available to Disney Visa Cardmembers. To take advantage of any of the following offers, guests need to book by May … Read more

Billy Magnussen Joins Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Remake

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Billy Magnussen has been cast in the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” remake directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, Deadline reports. Magnussen’s role is still a secret, as is the role of Zach Galifanakis. Newcomer Maia Kealoha will portray Lilo. Magnussen recently starred in the HBO Max series “Made for Love” and HBO TV movie “The Survivor.” … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board to Meet with Legal Counsel

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will have a busy meeting on April 19, during which they will discuss their resolution for “Superior Authority” and meet with legal counsel regarding Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District’s last-minute agreements. The meeting agenda includes a report from the board’s general counsel and a presentation by the litigation … Read more

New Stairs Installed, Roofing Removed During Sago Cay Refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Construction has wrapped up on Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the restaurant is back open, but work continues on guest room buildings. Crew members have been working on the Sago Cay building next to the Magic Kingdom walkway for the past several weeks. Sago Cay Construction A few days ago, we … Read more

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