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.

VIDEO: Interview with Former Imagineer Jim Shull for 30th Anniversary (and Grand Reopening) of Mickey’s Toontown

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During our recent celebration of 30 years of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park, we interviewed former Imagineer Jim Shull. Shull worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for nearly 33 years, retiring in late 2020. He worked on the original Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland, which opened in 1993, as well as on some of the recent reimagining. … Read more

NEW Jungle Cruise MagicBand+ 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 Jungle Cruise MagicBand+ has sailed into Walt Disney World. We found it in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Jungle Cruise MagicBand+ – $44.99 The band is a light blue with a green center puck. Jungle Cruise boats with skippers aboard are depicted on both ends of the band. The jungle full of creatures … Read more

VIDEO: Making ‘The Dip’ From ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ on Liquid Magic

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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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During our Toontown episode of WDW News Tonight, Nick and Sabrina hosted a special Liquid Magic segment, during which they made “The Dip” from “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” “The Dip” is used by Judge Doom to destroy toons, but we made a version safe to drink. Ingredients: Instructions: Nick and Sabrina also made The Jolly … Read more

PHOTOS: More Splash Mountain Signage Removed at Magic Kingdom for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation

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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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More Splash Mountain signage has been removed as the attraction is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain Entrance The Lightning Lane and Stand-By Entrance signs are now gone. From the Walt Disney World Railroad, we could see where the posts for the signs used to be. Most signage was removed weeks … Read more

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Reopening Delayed Again Due to Cold Weather

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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 reopening of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has been delayed again due to cold weather in Central Florida. The water park was scheduled to reopen today, March 19, but this was delayed to March 20. It has been delayed another day to March 21. The weather forecast shows temperatures in the 50s and 60s … Read more

50th Anniversary Decorations Removed From Main Street U.S.A. at 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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Many of the 50th anniversary decorations have been removed from Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” winds down. The Citizen clock, which was repainted for the 50th anniversary, has been removed. A green construction box sits where the clock used to be. The clock was on Main Street long … Read more

Disneyland Paris Files Permit for Major Refurbishment of Studio 1

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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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Disneyland Paris has filed a permit for a major update to Disney Studio 1 at the entrance to Walt Disney Studios Park. Disneyland Paris Works shared the news on Twitter. Guests must walk through Studio 1 to enter Walt Disney Studios Park, so despite being a building, it acts as a main street. It features … Read more

Construction Continues on Sago Cay Building of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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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 continues on Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as it undergoes a long refurbishment. Right now, construction is focused on the Sago Cay building near the walkway connecting the resort to Magic Kingdom, as well as on Narcoosee’s. The walkway is closed during construction. Scaffolding surrounds Sago Cay and the stairwells on the side … Read more

PHOTOS: Power Limes, Golly Pops, and McDuck’s Chocolate Coins Now Available at Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland

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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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Some of the fictional candies featured at the concessions stand in the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway queue are now available for purchase. Power Limes, Golly Pops, and McDuck’s Chocolate Coins can be found in EngineEar Souvenirs at the ride’s exit in the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown. Power Limes – $2.99 Power Limes are named after … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Slowly Phasing Out Complimentary Plastic Bags, Guests Will Need to Purchase Reusable Shopping Bags

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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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Walt Disney World is finally phasing out its complimentary plastic bags in favor of reusable shopping bags. Themed reusable shopping bags were introduced for purchase at World of Disney in Disney Springs in 2018, and then at the theme parks and resorts in 2019. Complimentary plastic bags were supposed to be phased out soon after, … Read more

Opening Date and Full Menu Released for Rosa Mexicano at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

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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 new Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin restaurant Rosa Mexicano will open tomorrow, March 19. The full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu has been released on the Swan and Dolphin website. Rosa Mexicano Breakfast The breakfast buffet is $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for children. It includes crispy bacon, pork sausage, chorizo sausage, ranch-style … Read more

New Disney100 Haunted Mansion & ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Pressed Pennies at Disneyland

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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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New Disney100 Haunted Mansion and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” pressed pennies are available from a machine at New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park. This machine is at Le Bat en Rouge. There are six Haunted Mansion designs and two “The Nightmare Before Christmas” designs. The pennies are $1 each or $5 for all eight. The … Read more

VIDEO: Dedication Ceremony for Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

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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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D23 shared clips from the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown dedication ceremony at Disneyland park this morning. The video includes Pete, who will be appearing for a meet and greet for the first time in the land, and Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock. Watch it below. Read more recent announcements about the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown: Stay tuned … Read more

New Disney100 Popcorn Box Available at Walt Disney World

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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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Guests can now get their popcorn in a Disney100-branded popcorn box at Walt Disney World. The box is mostly shades of purple, with touches of white. The Disney100 logo, with “100 Years of Wonder” is printed on each side of the box. It’s covered in Mickey heads, stars, and diamonds. This cardboard popcorn box is … Read more

Guests Try to Rope Drop Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Only to Find It Closed With No Warning for Media Event

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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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Though Mickey’s Toontown is scheduled to open tomorrow, March 19, a small portion is open to allow access to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which opened on January 27. Guests who rope-dropped the reimagined land this morning, March 18, were disappointed, however, as there was an unannounced media event. Nobody told guests about the media … Read more

Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown Added to Map in Disneyland App

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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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Mickey’s Toontown has been added back to the map of Disneyland in the resort’s app. The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown includes Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at the El CapiTOON Theater, CenTOONial Park, Café Daisy, and more. Pete will meet with guests for the first time and Mickey will have a new costume. The land is … Read more

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