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Spencer is a lifelong lover of theme parks, princesses, and Disney history that recently relocated to Northern California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA, where she was the founder and first president of the campus Disney Club. A former Cast Member still mourning the loss of the Disney Store, she now haunts the Walt Disney Family Museum halls and shares her opinions with anyone who will listen @gothelsflower.

You Can Now Pre-order Merchandise Ahead of the Upcoming ‘The Little Mermaid’ Release

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Disney will now allow Guests to pre-order merchandise based on its upcoming film, The Little Mermaid (2023), which premieres on May 26. The Rob Marshall-directed live-action movie reimagines the iconic Disney Renaissance fairytale, originally inspired by the work of Hans Christian Anderson. Moreover, the cast, including names like Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, and Javier Bardem alongside ...

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‘Worlds Collide’ in New Disney+ Release Starring Cast of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

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A new show set to premiere on Disney+ will reunite the award-winning cast of Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) for a fresh new adaptation of the genre-hopping graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. The series comes as Disney CEO Bob Iger pushes the focus from quantity of content on its streaming platform to quality for all Disney’s new releases, ...

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Halle Bailey Proves Her Right to Play a Disney Princess

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On March 12, singer, songwriter, and future Disney princess Halle Bailey attended the 2023 Oscars alongside her brother Branson in an outfit which made a statement about her right to play Princess Ariel in the new Little Mermaid film premiering May 26. For her visit to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the star donned an ethereal strapless Dolce & Gabbana ...

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Disney CEO Halts New ‘Star Wars’ Films Due to Box Office Flop

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Despite high hopes for new releases in the Star Wars franchise, the impact of one of Disney’s most recent box office failures has apparently caused CEO Bob Iger to reconsider making more films within a galaxy far, far away… With the debut of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) after its acquisition by the Walt Disney Studios, the popular sci-fi ...

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PHOTOS: Universal Orlando Resort Has Demolished This Family-Favorite

The Universal Orlando Resort recently shuttered a family-friendly area of its Parks, and new aerial photos show just how quickly the entire structure has been demolished! With three theme parks filled with unique attractions, exciting characters, and delicious themed food, it’s no wonder that Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay continue to delight Guests of ...

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4 Year Old With Cancer Overjoyed By Surprise Disney Trip

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In Fountain Inn, South Carolina, Make-A-Wish has surprised a young four-year-old boy who survived stage-4 cancer with a trip to Walt Disney World. A Disney vacation can create magical moments for any Guest of any age, especially the youngest Disney fans who retain their child-like innocence and sense of whimsy. Unfortunately, for children such as four-year-old King Wilson, strife and ...

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Hints at Huge Disney Park Expansion

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Did a recent statement made by Disney CEO Bob Iger hint at a massive Disney Park expansion in the near future, on par with the existing Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, but the end of DisneylandForward? With the success of new additions to Walt Disney World, such as Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle / Run, Pandora – The World of ...

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Leaked Trailer Shows New Footage of Melissa McCarthy Ursula in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid!’

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A leaked version of the newest trailer for the live-action The Little Mermaid (2023) gives fans the first glimpse of Ursula, the classic Disney villain, as played by actress Melissa McCarthy. Directed by Rob Marshall, the all-new film will revitalize the iconic fairytale with new elements and real-life actors, including singer-songwriter Halle Bailey as Princess Ariel and the comedian star ...

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VIDEO: Religious Disney World Guest Creates Awkward Situation at This EPCOT Attraction

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A Walt Disney World Resort Guest created an awkward situation for an EPCOT performer at The Seas With Nemo and Friends attraction during Turtle Talk With Crush. While a day at Disney Parks is always sure to be magical, sometimes Guests can cross appropriate boundaries, especially with character performers. Moreover, as more Disney vloggers attempt to create viral-worthy content, they ...

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New Disney Park Land Receives Exciting Update

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A new update has come to a developing land at this Disney Park, allowing Guests to take home an exciting assortment of unique souven-EARS! Since announcing the refurbishment of the Mickey’s Toontown area, the Disneyland Resort has begun unveiling updates about the highly anticipated expansion. The themed area inspired by the setting of 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit? allows Guests ...

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