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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 [email protected]
Disney Wish Pools and Toy Story Splash Zone

PHOTOS: Explore the Unique Pools and the Toy Story Splash Zone Aboard the Disney Wish

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Instead of a handful of large pools like other Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Wish has several relatively small pools scattered across the upper … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach Souvenir Cups Available

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has reopened to guests today,  giving guests the chance to be among the first to pick up a colorful new … Read more

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Polynesians Criticize Moana’s ‘Hula’ Choreography in ‘Magic Happens’ Parade at Disneyland

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Polynesian guests have taken to social media to criticize the choreography of the “Moana” section of the “Magic Happens” parade, which recently returned to Disneyland. … Read more

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Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson Exit ‘Star Wars’ Film

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson have reportedly exited their “Star Wars” film after turning in a script. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still directing the film. On … Read more

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Breakfast and Lunch Returning May 2023 to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Breakfast and lunch will return to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT in May of this year. Dinner returned to the Norway Pavilion restaurant last … Read more

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Disneyland Closing Hour Early Today Due to Inclement Weather

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Disneyland will be closing an hour early today, Tuesday, March 21, due to inclement weather in California. Disneyland Park will now close at 11:00 p.m. … Read more

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hours Extended Again in April 2023

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Hollywood Studios hours have been extended in the first two weeks of April 2023. On April 3, 4, and 6 – 15, Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

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‘Disney100: The Exhibition – Making the Magic’ Special Premiering This Thursday

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

A new 30-minute special about Disney100: The Exhibition, currently open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, will premiere this Thursday. Read the details from Disney … Read more

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TRON Lightcycle Run On-Ride Photo, Video, and Prop Photo Announced for Magic Kingdom

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney has announced that TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom will have an attraction photo and video, plus a new prop photo coming soon. … Read more

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TRON Lightcycle Run Walkway Next to Tomorrowland Launch Depot Opens to All Guests

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The walkway next to the newly renamed Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom has opened to all guests, meaning anyone can currently access Energy Bytes, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Neon Signs Return to The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

After temporarily going missing in February, the neon signs of The Hollywood Brown Derby have returned to the restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are … Read more

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Former Imagineer Jim Shull Talks Kids ‘Making a Deposit’ in Old Mickey’s Toontown Ball Pit

March 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

In our interview with former Imagineer Jim Shull about Mickey’s Toontown, he talked about the old Acorn Crawl ball pit at Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Treehouse. … Read more

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New Limited Time Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Perks Coming May 2023

March 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders will get access to some exclusive perks this May, as is a spring tradition. Details aren’t yet available, but the … Read more

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New Milkshake Flight Available at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium in Universal Orlando Resort

March 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

A new milkshake flight is available from The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Jacques’ Speciality Flight is $50 and … Read more

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ESPN Club Tower Almost Completely Demolished for Construction of Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk

March 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The tower of what was once the ESPN Club has been almost completely demolished as the building is turned into The Cake Bake Shop by … Read more

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Crews Repainting Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

March 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Though Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Wimpy’s have reopened in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Me Ship, The Olive remains closed for refurbishment. We saw … Read more

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