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A born and bred New England girl living the Disney life in Southern California. I love to read, to watch The Golden Girls, and love everything to do with Disney and Universal. I also love to share daily doses of Disney on my Disney Instagram @BrazzleDazzleDisney!

Guest Delights Strangers With Holiday Magic at EPCOT

Man Gifts Popcorn Buckets

It’s the holiday season at Disney Parks and there are so many magical things happening. At Disneyland Park, Guests can ride classic attractions with holiday overlays like Haunted Mansion Holiday, “it’s a small world” Holiday, Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree. They can also watch World of Color: Seasons of Light at Disney California Adventure and Believe! ...

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Bob Chapek Says Investors “Want to Get Something Out Of” Disney+

Bob Chapek

When The Walt Disney Company launched its streaming service, Disney+, in 2019, they knew it would be a while before the platform earned a profit. Disney CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy have been very open about the fact that they don’t expect Disney+ to be profitable until 2024 — a time frame they are still on target to ...

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‘Indiana Jones 5’ Test Screenings Are Reportedly a “Disaster”

Indiana Jones

Next June, Disney and LucasFilm are scheduled to release the fifth film in the incredibly popular Indiana Jones franchise. At this time, we don’t know much at all about what the film will be about. However, we know this is the first Indy film that will not be written by George Lucas or directed by Steven Spielberg. — James Mangold will be ...

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Only TWO Dates Remain For Popular Disney World Christmas Event!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World.

“It’s the greatest time of year, and it’s here, help me celebrate it. With everybody here, friends so dear, let me simply state it. It’s our favorite way to spend the holiday!” We know that it’s not Thanksgiving yet — believe me, I am dreaming of some turkey and stuffing — but that doesn’t mean that some places aren’t celebrating ...

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Disney Releases First Look at Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Special!

Beauty and the Beast

We are just about one month away from Disney’s celebration of 30 years of the Academy Award-winning animated film Beauty and the Beast. Yes, it’s been 30 years since Disney shared the story of a tale as old as time. Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney’s most successful films of all time and, in celebration of the 30th anniversary, ...

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Hilary Duff Slams Planned Release of Unfinished Aaron Carter Memoir

Hilary Duff Aaron Carter

On November 5, police responded to a 9-1-1 call from actor and singer Aaron Carter’s Lancaster, California home. When police arrived, they found Carter unresponsive in his bathtub. He was declared dead not long after, at just 34 years old. Since Carter’s passing, many celebrities, including Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff, have sent out condolences to the Carter family. The ...

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After Reporting Record Profits, Bob Chapek Announces “Targeted Hiring Freeze” at Disney

Bob Chapek

On November 8, Disney held its Fourth Quarter Earnings Call, and things did not go as well as the company had hoped. Even though Disney recorded a staggering $28 billion in profit, revenue-per-share for Disney+ fell below Wall Street expectations. Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products also underperformed. Not long after the call, after-hours trading began on Wall Street, and, the ...

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Disney’s Newest Christmas Sipper Is Rudolph Approved!

Disneyland Reindeer Sipper

It may only be mid-November, but the holidays have kicked off at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort! Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort can enjoy a ton of fun, seasonal activities — including indulging in delicious eats at EPCOT’s International Festival of Holidays and attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which is a separately ticketed event. Over ...

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Disney’s Biggest Movie Of the Year Will Most Likely NOT Be Released In China

Wakanda Forever

On November 11, Marvel Studios released its most anticipated movie of the year — Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The film stars Angela Basset as Ramonda, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia, Danai Gurira Okoye, Winston Duke M’Baku, and Tenoch Huerta Namor. The film will tell a new story, but also honor Chadwick Boseman — who portrayed King T’Challa AKA ...

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Popular Behind the Scenes Tour Returning For DVC Members

Soarin

While everything seems to be back to a pre-pandemic normal at Walt Disney World Resort, there are still a handful of things that are different. Guests are required to make theme park reservations in addition to getting their pass, not all restaurants — like 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian — are open (still), and some of the extra ...

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