Guest Run Over By Vehicle on New Zootopia Hot Pursuit Disney Ride, Santa Duffy Meet & Greet Debuts for Limited Time at Walt Disney World, & More: Christmas Weekend Recap (12/23/23 — 12/25/23)

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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 Christmas Weekend Recap for Saturday, December 23, Sunday, December 24, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Santa Duffy Meet & Greet Debuts for Limited Time at Walt Disney World

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Disney gave guests a Christmas surprise this morning, introducing Santa Duffy, who is now greeting guests at It’s a Wonderful Shop in his holiday best. Previously, this meet and greet was only available at Disney Jollywood Nights, the separate upcharge holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Santa Duffy Appearing at Walt Disney World Duffy is … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Adds Multiple Rare Character Meet and Greets to Disney Jollywood Nights After Negative Reviews and Guest Complaints

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After receiving feedback from guests that Disney should increase the value of the specially ticketed Disney Jollywood Nights event, several rare characters have arrived to meet with guests during the event. Santa Duffy Meet and Greet We found Santa Duffy meeting at Mickey Shorts Theater. The rare character has a PhotoPass cast member tonight to … Read more

Duffy & Friends Autumn Storybook Collection at Tokyo Disney Resort

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A chill is in the air as fall creeps in to Disney Parks worldwide. Though we’ve seen tricks and treats galore stateside, a fall collection featuring Duffy & Friends has swept in on an autumn breeze, and the merchandise is anything but Halloween-y. This collection showcases the bounty of the season in muted fall pastels, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Saludos Amigos-Themed Duffy the Disney Bear Meet and Greet at Tokyo DisneySea

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Join us as we meet a sombrero-wearing Duffy the Disney Bear at Tokyo DisneySea! Duffy Character Greeting at Tokyo DisneySea The story behind Duffy is that he was created as a companion for Mickey Mouse, with Minnie Mouse hand-sewing him before he set sail on an adventure. Over the years, Duffy’s popularity grew and in … Read more

Walt Disney World No Longer Handing Out Paper Straws & Plastic Lids, Disney Countersues CFTOD Board, & More: Daily Recap (8/18/23)

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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 Friday, August 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Returning in 2025, Duffy the Disney Bear Joining Cast

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New episodes of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” will be produced and released on Disney Junior and Disney+ in 2025. Duffy the Disney Bear will join the cast. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” originally ran from 2006 to 2016 for 125 episodes. Aimed at preschool-age children, it features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto solving … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Introduces Automated Cameras at Character Greetings

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As Tokyo Disney Resort struggles to hire and keep Cast Members on board, the resort has pushed for automation in multiple sectors since 2019. Replacing manned order stations with touch screens was piloted in 2020 at Pan Galactic Pizza Port, and rolling drink carts resort-wide have almost entirely been supplanted by highly-themed vending machines. Now … Read more

Duffy & Friends Stop-Motion Series Coming to Disney+ Next Year

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A Duffy & Friends stop-motion series will be coming to Disney+. Duffy’s new friend, LinaBell, joined Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro on stage at D23 Expo for the announcement. The series is expected to debut next year, and the series will have six episodes. Additional details were not released about the … Read more

Disney Parks Hosting Duffy & Friends Panel at D23 Expo 2022, Likely to Reintroduce Duffy to US Parks

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Disney Imagineers will talk about the origin and popularity of Duffy & Friends during a panel at this year’s D23 Expo. Duffy the Disney Bear originally debuted as a plush at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort but wasn’t as initially popular as Disney hoped. Duffy moved over to Tokyo Disney Resort and was a … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Duffy’s Wonderful Voyage’ Merchandise, Food, & Hotel Experience Brings Duffy Back to the Basics Starting January 13 at Tokyo DisneySea

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The Duffy & Friends line has come quite far since Duffy’s original introduction to Tokyo DisneySea in 2005. And with there now being eight friends in the line, things can feel a bit crowded. But the next open-ended round of Duffy & Friends merchandise brings it back to the basics, with Mickey and Duffy together … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable New ‘Duffy & Friends’ Warm Winter Storytime’ Line Coming November 4 to Tokyo DisneySea

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As Japan settles into the chilly winter months and we approach the holidays, Duffy the Disney Bear and all of his friends are gearing up for the most adorable winter yet, with new holiday merchandise featuring all six of the current Duffy pals! Starting November 4, guests visiting Tokyo DisneySea can pick up a wide … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Duffy & Friends’ Warm Winter Storytime’ Food & Souvenir Dishes Arriving November 4 at Tokyo DisneySea

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With any new event big or small also comes new food and souvenir items to celebrate, and the brand-new Duffy & Friends’ Warm Winter Storytime is no exception! New food items at Cape Cod Cook-Off along with souvenir take-home items to accompany will be part of the holiday celebration, and now we can introduce you … Read more

PHOTOS: Sleeping CookieAnn & ‘OluMel Plushes and New Duffy Hoodies Coming October 1st to Tokyo DisneySea

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Back in 2019, the Oriental Land Company released an adorable line of plushes themed to the four core Duffy & Friends characters fast asleep. With the introduction of CookieAnn and ‘Olu Mel to the group since then, it’s high time that they get sleepy plushes of their own. Fortunately, that time has come, as the … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams” Merchandise Coming to Tokyo DisneySea September 3rd

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As part of Tokyo DisneySea kicking off its 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” celebration, the Oriental Land Company is also releasing a brand-new Duffy & Friends merchandise line, called “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams”! This adorable collection focuses on all six Duffy friends in gear themed both to pajamas and stars! All items will go … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams” Food & Souvenir Items Coming September 3rd to Tokyo DisneySea

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A new seasonal event at Tokyo Disney Resort of course means special food and souvenir items to accompany, and the upcoming Duffy & Friends’ Starry Dreams is no exception! Several special souvenir items are coming to commemorate this eventful occasion, and you can learn about them all here! All of these items go on sale … Read more