Disney Legend Carl Bongirno Passes Away at Age 86

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Disney Legend Carl Bongirno, a financial leader who began his Disney career in 1963, passed away this week at 86. Carl Bongirno Bongirno’s roles at Disney included treasurer for WED Enterprises and director of the Finance Division during the development of Walt Disney World Resort. He retired in 1989. The Walt Disney Company shared the … Read more

Suzanne Somers, Star of ‘Three’s Company’ and ‘Totally Minnie,’ Passed Away at 76

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Suzanne Somers, the actress best known for her run in “Three’s Company” and occasional appearances and references in Disney-related works, has passed away. Suzanne Somers Passes Away The news was shared by Somers’ longtime publicist R. Couri Hay, who shared a statement to People magazine on behalf of the actress’ family. Suzanne Somers passed away … Read more

‘Black Panther’ Actress Dorothy Steel Passes Away at 95

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Actress Dorothy Steel, who played an elder of the Merchant Tribe of Wakanda in “Black Panther,” has passed away, according to WSBTV Atlanta. She was 95. Steel, who auditioned for a role in the 2018 film and was cast just an hour later, was brought back for the sequel which is filming now. She was … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/18/21): Possible New Annual Pass Sales at Walt Disney World, Halcyon May Make Detours, Orange County Qualifies to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate, and More

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WDWNT Daily Recap (4/30/21): Disneyland Reopens, Temperature Checks Deemed “Waste of Resources”, Three Months of Cardboard Caballeros, Mickey and Friends World Tour to End, and More

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WDWNT Daily Recap (3/23/21): New Facial Recognition Park Entry Procedure at Walt Disney World, Brightline High-Speed Rail Not Scheduled to Connect to Walt Disney World Until At Least 2026, Design Revealed for First Walt Disney World Resort License Plate, 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, March 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/22/21): Guest Dies at EPCOT, Future World Hotel Plans Possibly Revitalized, Animated Digital Park Tickets on MagicMobile, 50th Decor on Cinderella Castle Now Visible from Main Street, and More

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WDWNT Daily Recap (2/5/21): New ‘Key to the World’ Designs, Liberty Belle and Tom Sawyer Island Reopen, Walt Disney World Will Not Hold Super Bowl Parade, Star Wars Trading Post Lights Up the Night, and More

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WDWNT Daily Recap (1/16/21): 12 Hour Wait at Gideon’s Bakehouse, Pirates of the Caribbean Sail Returns, Disneyland Photographer Renie Bardeau and Disney Animator Dale Baer Pass Away, and More

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WDWNT Daily Recap (1/1/21): Upcoming 2021 Attractions List, Spontaneous NYE Countdown at the Magic Kingdom, Park Hopping Returns to Walt Disney World, New Upcharge on MagicBands, and More

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WDWNT Daily Recap (12/17/20): Imagineers Correct “Kiester” Typo on New BoardWalk Inn Resort Water Slide, Original Boba Fett Jeremy Bulloch Passes Away at 75, Disneyland Paris Castle Refurb Announced, Park Hopper Hours Added to Walt Disney World Calendars for 2021, and More

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Disneyland Puppet Designer John Leland Passes Away at 91

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John Leland has passed away at the age of 91. A puppet master and designer of marionettes, Leland notably helped bring the Main Street Emporium marionette window displays to life at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as designing puppets and scenery for theme park shows including “Sketchbook Revue” and “Holiday Spectacular.” He was … Read more