PHOTOS: Painting Continues at Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station for 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom

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The Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at Magic Kingdom is in the middle of a repainting just in time for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. We checked in and found that the giraffe vignette and the cream-colored train car are looking bright and cheerful with new coats of paint. The green car … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Orange Bird, White Rabbit, Dumbo, and Castle Stickers Join the “Kingdom of Cute” Lineup at Downtown Disney District

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More adorable “Kingdom of Cute” merchandise has arrived at Disneyland Resort. Four unique stickers from artist Jerrod Maruyama feature instantly-recognizable Disney Parks icons. The individually-packed stickers can be found at WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney District. Cinderella Castle Sticker – $4.99 What is more iconic than Cinderella Castle, Mickey balloons, and fireworks? Dumbo Sticker – … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom 2/11/21 (Baseball Jerseys, Peoplemover Testing, Forts and Dividers)

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Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. Is there really any better introduction whether you are entering a theme park or starting a blog post. Well if there is, please feel free to leave it in the comments. That being said, our day didn’t start at the parks, it … Read more

Disney+ Removes “The Aristocats”, “Peter Pan”, “Dumbo”, and “Swiss Family Robinson” Movies From Children’s Profiles Due to Negative Cultural Depictions

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In their continued effort to promote diversity and inclusion, Disney has made select films unavailable on children’s Disney+ profiles due to negative cultural depictions, particularly racist stereotypes. The films are still available on standard Disney+ profiles with a content advisory warning directing viewers to www.disney.com/StoriesMatter. The films now unavailable on children’s profiles are The Aristocats, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Animals and Stitch Magnets Arrive at Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021

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Two new magnets have arrived in the WonderGround Gallery tent at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021. The WonderGround Gallery is also where you’ll find some incredible new Disney artwork and D-Tech phone cases. One magnet features some of our favorite animal pets and sidekicks, while the other features Stitch. Animals … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/19/21): First Look at WEB SLINGERS Ride and 3D Glasses, Everything Coming to Disney+ Next Month, Executive Salaries Reported, ‘Muppet Show’ Coming to Disney+, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse, Disney Princess, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Dumbo Baby Onesies Arrive at Walt Disney World

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If you’re looking for a Disney-themed outfit for your newborn, Walt Disney World has four new onesies perfect for any baby. Let’s take a closer look! “New Girl” Onesie – $19.99 This onesie lets everyone know your baby is the “New girl on Main Street U.S.A.” It’s white with purple, pink, and yellow stripes. Princess … Read more

Disney Legend Marge Champion, Original Reference Model for Snow White, Passes Away at 101

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Dancer Marge Champion, who served as a live-action reference model for many of Disney’s early animated feature films, including the title character of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has passed away at 101. The daughter of Ernest Belcher, a ballet coach who taught such iconic performers as Shirley Temple, Gwen Verdon, and Cyd Charisse, … Read more

Disney+ Updates Content Advisory with More Direct Language, Stating “These Stereotypes Were Wrong Then and are Wrong Now”

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As Disney continues to promote its “Stories Matter” initiative, the company has updated its content advisory on Disney+ for racial and ethnic stereotypes. The new advisory appears on films including The Aristocats, Peter Pan, Dumbo, and Swiss Family Robinson, reading: This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release Dumbo the Flying Elephant “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Series Soars Into Walt Disney World

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After an exclusive release on shopDisney in August, the Dumbo the Flying Elephant series from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection has unexpectedly arrived in Magic Kingdom. This comes after the Peter Pan’s Flight MagicBand and King Arthur Carrousel ear headband both appeared in Walt Disney World. Only this time, an entire series has … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Sleeping Beauty Castle Sipper Debuts for Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary

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Disneyland’s 65th anniversary celebration is still going strong at the Downtown Disney District. While we visited to pick up the new limited edition pins that were released as part of the new shopping reservation system, we spotted this sipper celebrating the park’s most famous icon: Sleeping Beauty Castle! The castle is at the bottom of … Read more

National Museum of American History Shares How The Smithsonian Acquired Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Mad Tea Party Ride Vehicles from Disneyland

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For 65 years, Disneyland has been a part of America’s culture and history. That status was officially sealed fifteen years ago when ride vehicles from two beloved attractions were acquired by the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The museum, part of the famed Smithsonian Institution, recently shared how those attractions were chosen … Read more

PHOTOS: Dumbo the Flying Elephant Reopens With No Indoor Playground at the Magic Kingdom

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Our favorite flying elephant is back at this whimsical attraction in Storybook Circus! We first reported that this iconic Walt Disney World attraction would be back for the reopening of the Magic Kingdom in June. Today, Timothy Mouse welcomes you back again to soar with Dumbo. Let’s take a look at the new social distancing … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “WALL-E” Earth Day and “Dumbo” Mother’s Day MagicBands Finally Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Now that Walt Disney World’s theme parks are finally reopening to guests, we’re getting a look at the merchandise that was created for events that were supposed to happen during the shutdown. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we found a display of the limited edition MagicBands that are finally on sale. Included were the Mulan “Strong … Read more

PHOTOS: New Character Knit Christmas Stockings Bring Early Holiday Cheer to Days of Christmas in Disney Springs

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Maybe it’s in preparation for Christmas in July, or maybe it’s because COVID-19 has robbed us of a summer this year, but new Christmas merchandise has sledded its way into Disney Springs this week. We have just found these cute, new, knit-effect character stockings over in the newly-reopened Disney’s Days of Christmas, and they’re perfect … Read more

VIDEO: Watch John Legend, Shakira, The Muppets, Katy Perry, and More Sing Disney Favorites in “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” Recap

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Last night, star power and classic Disney tunes met again on ABC in “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.” As it aired on Mother’s Day in the United States, moms got a special emphasis in the special with a performance by Katy Perry singing “Baby Mine” from Dumbo dressed in a Mrs. Jumbo costume, and … Read more