PHOTOS: New Olaf Bubble Wand, Tinker Bell and Sorcerer Mickey Glow Wands Now Available at Disneyland

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Three new wands inspired by Olaf, Tinker Bell, and Sorcerer Mickey are now available at Disneyland Resort. We found the bubble and glow wands at Fantasy Faire Gifts in Disneyland. Olaf Bubble Wand – $27.84 Olaf sits atop a blue wand. He sits on a base made of semi-transparent hexagons. A hexagonal jewel at the bottom … Read more

Disney Parks Saw Second Best Quarter of All Time in Q1 2022

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The first quarter of 2022, technically running from early October 2021 to early January 2022, was the second-best of all time for Disney Parks. As we reported, Disney Parks made $7.2 billion this quarter, more than doubling from last year’s first quarter.

BREAKING: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Debuting May 25 on Disney+

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The Obi-Wan Kenobi “Star Wars” series — simply called “Obi-Wan Kenobi” — will debut on Disney+ on May 25. A new poster featuring Obi-Wan in the dessert of Tatooine was also released. The series will see the return of Ewan McGregor as Kenobi and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker a.k.a. Darth Vader. The series will … Read more

Disney Credits Parks Revenue Increase to Genie+ and Lightning Lane

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The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report today, revealing a significant boom from last year’s profits for Disney Parks. According to Disney, this growth is due to more guests visiting the parks and an increase in the average per capita ticket revenue. This means that they made more money from one ticket than before. … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Beats Expectations, Parks Earn $7.2 Billion in First Quarter of 2022

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The Walt Disney Company has released their 2022 first quarter report. This financial quarter began October 3, 2021 and includes both company-wide and Disney Parks revenue. Last year, The Walt Disney Company made $16.25 billion in this quarter. This year, Disney’s total revenue was $21.82 billion, beating expectations of approximately $18.63 billion. Expectations for Disney’s … Read more

‘Women of Walt Disney Imagineering’ Book Available for Pre-Order

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After a significant delay, “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering” has a new release date of March 15, 2022 — during Women’s History Month — and is available for preorder. The book’s new subtitle is “12 Women Reflect on Their Trailblazing Theme Park Careers.” Here’s the full description: A dozen female Imagineers recount their trailblazing careers! Capturing … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Aladar Underway at DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Various refurbishments are underway in the courtyard of DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Fountains were drained a few weeks ago but this one has been cleaned and refilled. Hedges still block access to some of the walkways in the area. Aladar was painted with grey primer over the weekend. Crews have now begun repainting him … Read more

‘The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster’ Documentary Now Available Free on YouTube

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“The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster” documentary, first available for streaming Peacock, is now available for free on YouTube. Universal Orlando Resort shared a preview of the documentary on Twitter. Here’s the description of the doc: Get your first peek as Universal Orlando Resort’s team designs, builds, tests, and launches their newest attraction. This incredible … Read more

PHOTOS: Babirusa Piglet Makes First Appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Dr. Mark Penning revealed on Instagram a babirusa piglet named Nutmeg, who has made her onstage debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after a few months backstage with mom. Nutmeg is the second babirusa piglet born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. She can be seen in The Oasis exhibits. Dr. Penning wrote, “Like many of the animals … Read more

Disneyland Paris Previews Full New Theme Song, ‘Disney D-Light’ to Illuminate Sleeping Beauty Castle for 30th Anniversary

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We’re less than a month away from the start of 30th anniversary celebrations at Disneyland Paris. Today Disneyland Paris revealed new concept art for “Disney D-Light,” which will take place on Sleeping Beauty Castle every evening from March 6. With “Disney D-Light,” a “sequence of state-of-the-art magic will illuminate Sleeping Beauty Castle as an introduction … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Finding Nemo: The Musical’ Directional Sign Removed From Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A few months after we learned “Finding Nemo: The Musical” is permanently closed and will be replaced by a new “Finding Nemo” show, one of the Theater in the Wild signs has been removed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The sign was previously near the main entrance to Dinoland, U.S.A. There’s now an empty patch of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Closer Look at Character Figurines, Dooney & Bourke Collection, Chip & Dale Ear Headband, and More Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary Merchandise

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Disneyland Paris has revealed more merchandise that will be available during their 30th anniversary beginning next month. Cave0fWonders shared photos and videos of the new items on Twitter and Instagram. Mickey Mouse Figure This large figure has Mickey dressed up in purple and blue for the 30th anniversary. He’s holding out a blue and silver … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’ Sand Sculpture Brings Fox Franchise to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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In honor of “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” on Disney+, a new sand sculpture is being constructed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Multiple sand sculptures have been constructed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the past year, including one inspired by “Raya and the Last Dragon,” but this is the first inspired by a Fox … Read more

Walt’s Restaurant Reopening with Anniversary Menu, Toad Hall Debuting Vegetarian Menu, Other 30th Anniversary Offerings Announced for Disneyland Paris

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Disneyland Paris has announced and revealed several new offerings for their upcoming 30th anniversary celebration. Two fan-favorite restaurants will be reopening with updated menus and there will be two character-inspired ice cream treats. Toad Hall will debut a “tofish” vegetarian menu. Walt’s Restaurant will reopen with a special anniversary menu. Cave0fWonders on Twitter shared that … Read more

Test Track at EPCOT Closing Early at 6:30 Again

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Test Track at EPCOT will be closing early yet again today. It has frequently been closing at 6:30 p.m. this month, apparently for maintenance, though Disney has not released a schedule and announces the early closures day-of. It has closed early on February 1, 2, 3, and 8.

Good Morning America is Giving Away a 50th Anniversary-Inspired Disney Wedding Dress

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This morning, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings revealed their 2022 wedding gown collections by Allure Bridal. They also revealed a special dress inspired by the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, made to resemble the “Beacons of Magic.” Fans can now enter to win their own bespoke 50th anniversary wedding gown through Good Morning America. The … Read more