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Take a Virtual Spin on The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!

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Don’t you wish you could be moseying through Frontierland right about now? Yeah, me too… which is why it’s so fun to be able to take a Virtual Ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad today!

Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom

Disney is sharing this super cool video of Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, and you’re invited to take a spin on what’s known in these parts as “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness!” [Read more…]

NEWS: More Information for Disney World and Disneyland Annual Passholders On Partial Refunds and Monthly Payment Options

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In light of the current temporary closures of both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Disney is providing options for Annual Passholders on both coasts for guests who have paid for their Annual Passes in full and for those who participate in the monthly payment program.

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Earlier this month, Disney made it known that Passholders in both of the above categories would have new options presented, and today sheds a little more light on how Passholders can choose their preferred path. [Read more…]

Registration for runDisney 2020 Virtual Series Will Open TOMORROW — NEW Registration Dates Announced for 2021 Races

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We have more runDisney news to share with you today! While we’ve already discussed the updated registration date for the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, runDisney has also made adjustments to the registration dates for the other 2021 race events AND for this year’s runDisney Virtual Series.

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We’ll turn our attention first to the 2020 runDisney Virtual Series, as registration for this at-home race series will open TOMORROW, April 16th at 10:00 AM EST. [Read more…]

NEWS! New Date Revealed for Opening of 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Registration

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Registration for the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend was originally set to open on April 7th. However, the option to register for the event’s races was quietly removed from the runDisney website earlier this month.

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Today, though, brings news for those planning to lace up for next January’s races, because — per the runDisney website — registration is now set to open on May 12, 2020! [Read more…]

NEWS: Orlando Police Department Shares Heartfelt “Thank You” to Disney for Donation of Snacks

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“When Disney calls and says they have some treats to give us…” is the opening line of a touching video shared via Twitter by the Orlando Police Department, as an expression of gratitude to Disney for a recent donation of Disney Parks snacks.

@Orlando Police on Twitter Screenshot

The department expressed “Disney, on behalf of the Orlando Police Department, thank you for this generous gesture.” [Read more…]

NEWS! Build-A-Bear “The Child” (Baby Yoda!!!) Now Available For Purchase Online

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Do you feel it? A sudden change in the Force? It’s letting you know that the NEW Build-A-Bear Baby Yoda — “The Child” — is now available for purchase exclusively online!

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The Child boasts 5-in-1 sounds and The Mandalorian Theme Song Bundle, as available through a sound chip in each paw. [Read more…]

NEWS: Two Disneyland Paris Special Events — Pride and Electroland — Delayed Until 2021

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As Disneyland Paris — along with Disney Parks around the world — remains closed “until further notice” due to the current global situation, more special events scheduled for the Resort are being adjusted accordingly.

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Disneyland Paris Pride was originally scheduled to take place on June 6, 2020 to be followed by Electroland on July 3-5, 2020. However, the Disneyland Paris website now states that both events are being postponed. [Read more…]

NEWS! Disney+ To Debut “The Mandalorian” Documentary Series On May the 4th!

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“May the 4th Be You…” What started as an unofficial day of celebration among Star Wars fans everywhere has gained more and more significance over the years. And Disney+ has just announced a VERY special way to celebrate what is now known as Star Wars Day this year…

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Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian — a new documentary series — will start on May the 4th on Disney+! [Read more…]

Put On Your Dancin’ Shoes! Raglan Road Is Going LIVE Tomorrow To Give YOU a Virtual Irish Dance Class

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All sorts of lessons are being presented online right now for at-home learning, and we’d like to let you know of one that might put a little extra spring — or perhaps we should say “jig” — in your step. Tomorrow, our friends from Raglan Road in Disney Springs are presenting an online lesson in the art of Irish Dance!

Raglan Road Irish Dancers

On Wednesday, April 15th at 11:00 AM EST, you’re invited to join Raglan Road Orlando for a Facebook Live event: “Reeling Back the Years”  — a live dance lesson featuring Maggie Domino! [Read more…]

Magic Kingdom’s Dapper Dans Want To Remind You “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”

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The Dapper Dans of Disneyland recently joined together (via their own homes) to treat us to a truly beautiful rendition of “When You Wish Upon A Star.” And now, the Dapper Dans of Disney World’s Magic Kingdom have come together (virtually) for National Barbershop Quartet Day!

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The Dapper Dans want to remind you of a VERY important thing: “There’s a Great Big BEAUTIFUL Tomorrow…” — and you can hear all about as they share their #VoicesFromHome as part of #DisneyMagicMoments. [Read more…]

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