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.

Magic Kingdom Testing Fireworks Tonight Likely for ‘Happily Ever After’ Return

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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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Magic Kingdom will be testing fireworks between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. tonight, March 9, 2023. Guests at neighboring resorts might see or hear fireworks during these hours. The fireworks testing is likely for the return of “Happily Ever After” on April 3, 2023. “Happily Ever After” is a fireworks and projection mapping show that … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Cruise Line’s New Lighthouse Point Welcoming Guests Beginning Summer 2024

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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 Cruise Line sailings will begin visiting Lighthouse Point, a new private Disney destination on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, in the summer of 2024. Read more from Disney below. Created in close collaboration with local artists and advisors, the vibrant island retreat at Lighthouse Point will be a unique celebration of Bahamian … Read more

BREAKING: ‘Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration’ Ends to Make Way for New Nighttime Spectacular

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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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“Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” has officially ended its run at Universal Studios Florida to make way for a new nighttime spectacular. “Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” began in 2018. Performed in the Universal Studios Florida lagoon with dedicated viewing in the Central Park grass, it utilized fireworks, water curtains with projections, projection mapping, and over 120 … Read more

Disney’s Lake Nona Campus Going Before Development Review Committee

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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’s new Lake Nona, Florida campus is going before the city’s development review committee today, March 9, 2023. The Lake Nona parcel is second on the committee’s agenda this week, listed as Lake Nona Parcel 20A Office Complex. The owner is listed as Andrew Arel of Dynamic Campus LLC, the Disney-connected entity … Read more

New ‘The Mandalorian’ N-1 Microfighter and Pirate Snub Fighter LEGO Sets Available for Pre-Order

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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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Two new “The Mandalorian” LEGO sets are available for pre-order on the LEGO website. One is a microfighter version of Mando’s N-1 Starfighter, including minifigures of Mando and Grogu, while the other is a Pirate Snub Fighter. The Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter Microfighter – $15.99 This LEGO set is available to order now and will ship … Read more

New Edna Mode nuiMOs Plush & Outfits 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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The new Disney nuiMOs Edna Mode plush and outfits are available at Walt Disney World. We found the collection in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Disney nuiMOs Edna Mode Plush – $21.99 The Edna plush comes in her black dress with scale sleeves and a pink neckline. Of course, Edna is sporting her iconic round … Read more

Jon Bernthal Returning as The Punisher to ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

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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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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jon Bernthal is returning as The Punisher in “Daredevil: Born Again,” a new Daredevil series coming soon. Bernthal debuted as Frank Castle a.k.a. The Punisher in 2016 during season two of Netflix’s “Daredevil.” He starred in his own series, “The Punisher,” from 2017-2019. Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) and Vincent D’Onofrio … Read more

Spray Paint Marks Future Construction on Splash Mountain for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Transformation 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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Demolition and construction continue in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom as Splash Mountain is turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a projected opening of late 2024. Splash Mountain Flume Most work we have seen is here in the flume at the bottom of the attraction. Sections of rock façade have been torn up around the track … Read more

Disney100 Decorations Installed in Main Street Confectionery 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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Disney100 decorations have been added to the Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom, atop a display of Disney100 treats. Mickey Mouse, in his purple and platinum 100 Years of Wonder outfit, is on one side of this sign. The special treats include Disney100 mints and decorated apples. Minnie in her platinum dress is on the … Read more

New Unthemed Furniture and Carpeting Installed in Boulder Ridge Common Areas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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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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Chairs and carpeting have been replaced in the public areas of the Boulder Ridge Villas building of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, but the new replacement furniture is void of theming. The rooms of Boulder Ridge were recently refurbished, too. Boulder Ridge Lobby In the lobby, the couch and chairs have fresh new cushions and throw pillows. … Read more

Dole Whip Coming Soon to Local Grocery Stores Nationwide

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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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Since 1984, guests have been lining up at Disney Parks for one of the most popular delicacies — the Dole Whip. Now, this signature Disney Parks treat will soon be available in local grocery store freezer aisles. No Park Reservations required. Dole Whip is a soft-serve, dairy-free dessert that debuted at the Magic Kingdom in … Read more

Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar & Cafe in Downtown Disney District Closing in April for Construction of Paseo & Centrico

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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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Catal Restaurant and the Uva Bar & Cafe in Downtown Disney District will be closing soon as the shopping and dining district continues to be reimagined. The restaurant and bar/cafe will be open through April 9, but closed beginning April 10 to “make way for an exciting new addition to the Downtown Disney District!” The … Read more

Kevin Feige and Patty Jenkins ‘Star Wars’ Films Shelved, Other Projects Vie to Move Franchise Forward

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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 report from Variety regarding the future of “Star Wars” on the big screen reveals that the Kevin Feige and Patty Jenkins “Star Wars” films have been shelved. Taika Waititi and Rian Johnson both show promise for future projects, but it appears Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy may be the next filmmaker to deliver a “Star Wars” … Read more

Disneyland ‘Avatar’ Experience Will Be ‘As Amazing’ as Pandora – The World of Avatar

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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 says in a new post that the “Avatar” experience coming to Disneyland Resort will be “as amazing” as Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World Resort. D23 didn’t reveal any more details about what the experience may be. CEO Bob Iger’s original announcement was that “a version of Avatar” will come to … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering to Be Restructured

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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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With the return of Bruce Vaughn to Walt Disney Imagineering, the department will be restructured. Vaughn originally left the company in 2016. He will work alongside Barbara Bouza, the current President of Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced Vaughn’s return and a restructuring of Walt Disney Imagineering in the following memo to employees. … Read more

Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Hopes New Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Will Understand Positive Impact of 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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During a walk through Magic Kingdom with Orlando Business Journal, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared his thoughts on the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight board taking over Reedy Creek Improvement District. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Reedy Creek Fire Station last month before signing legislation for the state government to take over control … Read more

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