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.

PHOTOS: 2023 ‘Star Wars’ May the 4th Collection Now Available, Including New Apparel, MagicBand+, and More

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The first 2023 “Star Wars” May the 4th merchandise — including apparel, a MagicBand+, and a tumbler — is now available on shopDisney, and will be available soon at Disney Parks. May the 4th is celebrated annually as “Star Wars Day” due to how much it sounds like “May the Force be with you.” Originating as … Read more

New Grad Bash 2023 T-Shirt and Fleece at Universal Studios Florida

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Class of 2023, rejoice! Grad Bash 2023 merchandise has arrived, ensuring that scholarly guests can celebrate their achievements on trips to Universal Studios Florida throughout the rest of the year. Those celebrating a 2023 graduation can find a T-shirt and fleece to honor the milestone. A lanyard is also expected to arrive soon as part … Read more

New Main Street Electrical Parade, Disney100, and More Disney Hallmark Ornaments Coming Soon

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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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Several images from the 2023 Hallmark Dream Book have appeared online before its wide release. Twitter user @Common_Writer shared some of the new Disney Hallmark ornaments that will be available, including a Main Street Electrical Parade ornament. Main Street Electrical Parade Ornament This ornament resembles the lead drum float of Main Street Electrical Parade, with … Read more

First Look at Hallmark Haunted Mansion Tree Topper and Ornaments Coming Soon

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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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A new collection of Haunted Mansion holiday decorations by Hallmark is coming soon, according to leaked images and information. Twitter user @common_writer and TikTok user Benjamin Fuller (@ben.tage) shared images of a Haunted Mansion tree topper and three ornaments from the Hallmark Dream Book. There is a full Haunted Mansion-shaped tree topper, plus ornaments of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Look at Live-Action The Little Mermaid From Entertainment Weekly

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Entertainment Weekly‘s newest cover story is about the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid,” which swims into theaters on May 26, 2023. They released ten new stills and behind-the-scenes images from the film. “It’s a very emotional story,” director Rob Marshall told EW. “We were able to take the beauty of what’s there in the original … Read more

PHOTOS: Dismantling of Harmonious Barges Begins at EPCOT

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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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Crews are beginning to dismantle the Harmonious barges in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT now that the show has ended and EPCOT Forever has returned. The four “taco” barges and one large ring barge are still in the lagoon, but construction vehicles were on their own barges as work removing the barges begins. We saw … Read more

New Disney Parks Starbucks Collection Coming Soon, Keychain and Tote Bags Now Available on shopDisney

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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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A new Disney Parks Starbucks collection is coming soon, and the first three items are already available on shopDisney. The Starbucks Coffeehouse Collection is officially launching on April 10, 2023, likely on shopDisney and in Disney Parks. The preview image shows tumblers and cups of varying sizes, all in shades of red and purple, with … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Lightning Lane Sold Out Before Magic Kingdom Opens

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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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TRON Lightcycle Run Lightning Lane access has sold out before Magic Kingdom opens today, April 4. Today is the grand opening of TRON Lightcycle Run and Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests were able to purchase individual Lightning Lane access beginning at 7:00 a.m. Individual Lightning Lane access would have been available to regular guests … Read more

Walt Disney World Genie+ Sells Out Quickly Despite Record High Prices

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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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Disney Genie+ for Walt Disney World has sold out by 10:00 a.m. on the opening day of TRON Lightcycle Run. Genie+ also sold out yesterday. If a sellout occurs, sales of Genie+ will not resume again until the next day. Guests can purchase Genie+ starting at 12:01 a.m. on the day of their visit. In … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Happily Ever After Nighttime Spectacular Returns With Main Street Projections to Magic Kingdom

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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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Following the end of the 50th anniversary celebration and the final performance of Disney Enchantment, Happily Ever After has returned to Magic Kingdom. The nighttime spectacular is virtually unchanged except for the addition of Main Street, U.S.A. projections. Happily Ever After Returns “Happily Ever After” is a fireworks and projection mapping show that premiered at … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: EPCOT Forever Nighttime Spectacular Temporarily Returns to 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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The EPCOT Forever nighttime spectacular has temporarily returned to the World Showcase Lagoon following the end of Harmonious. The returning nighttime spectacular will be performed each night as an interim replacement ahead of the debut of a new 100th-anniversary nighttime spectacular expected to debut at EPCOT later this year. EPCOT Forever Returns EPCOT Forever initially … Read more

New Disney x Native Moana Collection at Disneyland 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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A new “Moana” collection from Disney and Native is available at Disneyland Resort. We found “Moana” kitchenware in Kingswell Camera Shop at Disney California Adventure. More merch was at Adventureland Bazaar in Disneyland and then a crop sweatshirt was in the Dress Shop at Downtown Disney District. Disney x Native Moana Glass Tumbler – $14.99 … Read more

Universal Files Patent for Potential Epic Universe Carousel

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Universal Destinations & Experiences filed a patent that seems to give us a look at the upcoming Epic Universe carousel attraction, Orlando Business Journal shared. Universal’s Carousel Patent The patent is for “Choreographed Ride Systems and Methods,” and describes a free-moving carousel ride system with more mobility both vertically and horizontally. One figure shows two … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Comments on Marvel Theme Park Rights in Florida

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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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Responding to a shareholder’s question regarding Marvel theme park rights, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said they would “love” to do more with Marvel in the parks but refused to comment further. Iger said, “We certainly would love to be able to do more with Marvel in our parks, but I’ll leave it … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Doubles Down on Inclusivity and Diversity During Shareholders’ Meeting

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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 Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger doubled down on inclusivity and diversity during today’s shareholders’ meeting when asked about political stances and LGBTQIA+ people. Disney’s denouncement of the Parental Rights in Education bill, a.k.a. the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, was brought up many times directly and indirectly. One shareholder asked if it was smart … Read more

Disney Investing $17B in Walt Disney World Over Next 10 Years

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When addressing the situation in Florida with Governor DeSantis, Reedy Creek Improvement District, and Disney, CEO Bob Iger noted that The Walt Disney Company will be investing billions in Walt Disney World over the next 10 years. Iger stated that they are planning on investing $17 billion in Walt Disney World over the next 10 … Read more

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