PHOTOS, VIDEO: Closer Look at 2022 Disney Princess and 50th Anniversary Wedding Dresses

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Disney Fairy Tale Weddings revealed their 2022 dress collections by Allure Bridal during a fashion show streamed this morning. Good Morning America also shared some photos and concept sketches of the gowns. The dresses run from size 0 to size 30 and start at $1,799. This Tiana-inspired gown is covered in sequins and beadwork emulating … Read more

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Coming to Disney+ on March 2

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Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” will be available on Disney+ in the U.S.A. and most other countries on March 2, 2022. It will be available in Taiwan on March 9 and Japan on March 30. The ABC special “Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20” is now available to stream on … Read more

2022 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Fashion Show Revealing New Princess and 50th Anniversary Dresses Airing Today

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Disney Fairy Tale Weddings is airing a fashion show today that will reveal their 2022 line of Disney Princess-inspired wedding gowns, as well as a new 50th anniversary dress. The show will air on YouTube at 10:00 a.m. ET today, February 9. It is hosted by Katie Stevens, star of Freeform’s “The Bold Type,” and … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 2/8/22: ‘Encanto’ Funko POP!, ‘Black Panther’ Sweater, Stormtrooper Mug, & More

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Welcome to the merchandise roundup for February 8, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. Today we visited Disney’s Contemporary Resort, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios; let’s look at our discoveries. Disney nuiMOs Hooded Spirit … Read more

PHOTOS: More Construction Walls Erected in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

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As construction of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway continues in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland, more construction walls have been erected around the new ride’s façade. We recently reported on hills returning to Toontown. Some of the hill elements have been painted grey as a primer before they are painted green. The construction walls now extend … Read more

‘Star Wars’ Visual Effects Artist and ILM Co-Founder Robert Blalack Dies at Age 73

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Robert Blalack, co-founder of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), has passed away at the age of 73. Blalack won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for the original “Star Wars” film. He went on to work on “The Day After,” for which he won an Emmy. He also worked on such films as “Blues … Read more

VIDEO: Minnie Mouse Reveals New Costume for Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary

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Disneyland Paris has revealed Minnie Mouse’s new 30th anniversary costume. View it on TikTok below or click here. The outfit is a metallic pink and silver dress with a matching bow. It has a spacey style with fun angles and lines. She’s still wearing yellow shoes but they are topped with silver-white bows instead of … Read more

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Closing February 9 and 10 Due to Cold Weather

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed again on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10 due to cold weather. Typhoon Lagoon has been closed since February 5, and was closed most days in January.

Universal’s Volcano Bay Closing on Wednesday, February 9 Due to Cold Weather

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Universal’s Volcano Bay will be closed on Wednesday, February 9 due to continued cold weather. The water park was also closed on January 29 and 30, and a few times earlier in January.

PHOTOS: DynoGlide Plane and Other Props Removed From Toy Story Mania Exit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The DynoGlide plane and other toy props have been removed from the exit of Toy Story Mania in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Above is what the clearing next to the exit currently looks like. Above is what it used to look like with the DynoGlide, dice, blocks, and toy soldier (taken from … Read more

Production Courtyard Stage at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris to be Demolished for Avengers Campus

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The Production Courtyard stage in Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris is set to be demolished, DisneylandWorks reports on Twitter. The plaza in front of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is also known as Place des Stars. According to DisneylandWorks, a permit has been filed for demolition, likely to clear more space for … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Release 50th Anniversary, Figment, Orange Bird, and Other Character FiGPiNs Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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A new series of limited release collectible character pins by FiGPiN is now available at Disneyland Resort. Though some of them are for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, they have not yet arrived in Florida. We found these at 20th Century Music Co. in Disneyland. They are slightly larger than standard Disney pins … Read more

PHOTOS: Security Changes Indicate Trams Returning Soon at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland announced last year that tram service would return in early 2022. An exact date has not been announced but we’re now in February 2022 and trams have yet to return. Changes at security seem to indicate trams will be returning imminently. Security screening at the Pixar Pals parking structure has changed direction. This is … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Journey of Water, Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for Journey of Water, inspired by “Moana,” which is currently under construction at EPCOT. The permit is for the installation of supports for set structures. The contractor listed is Adena Lakeland LLC, a general construction contractor who also worked on Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Spaceship Earth-Inspired Throw Blanket Available at EPCOT

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Add some color to your living room and stay warm with this new throw blanket inspired by the iconic Spaceship Earth. The blanket is available at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Spaceship Earth Throw Blanket – $39.99 The blanket features the geometric patterns of Spaceship Earth’s face in several colors. A tag on the throw shows what … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Harmonious’ Spirit Jersey Available at EPCOT

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Last week, a new shirt inspired by the “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular arrived at EPCOT. Guests can now pick up a matching Spirit Jersey, available in Creations Shop. “Harmonious” Spirit Jersey – $74.99 The jersey is black with dots of silver glitter so it resembles a starry sky. The “Harmonious” logo is on the front in white. … Read more