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Last week’s Walt Disney Company virtual Investors Day was a whirlwind of information, and honestly, we’re still processing everything we heard!
Disney CEO Bob Chapek
We got news from the studios of Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Pixar, and National Geographic, not to mention updates on streaming for Hulu and Star. It was A LOT to take in, but we’re breaking down the 5 BIGGEST news bombs of the night — the things that shocked and surprised us the most!
There are lots of hotel, dining, and shopping options in Walt Disney World and in the areas surrounding it in Orlando, but soon there will be more!
Cinderella Castle
Disney previously announced that they were building the Flamingo Crossings Town Center, located just off of the Walt Disney World property, which would contain hotels, stores (including a Target!), and restaurants, and today we’ve got more details about the places you’ll be able to visit when this shopping center opens!
Can you feel the music in you!?
©D23
We’re only a little over a week away from the release of Soul on Disney+, on Christmas Day no less! We can’t wait to sit around with our families and take in the new flick, and in the meantime, we’re still taking all of the sneak peeks we can get.
Throughout the last few months, we’ve enjoyed a whole bunch of virtual events and livestreams from Disney, The Walt Disney Family Museum, and D23!
“it’s a small world”
Now, The Walt Disney Family Museum is back at it again, this time with a virtual exhibition inspired by “it’s a small world,” where members of the global community were asked to “share their vision for a just and equitable present.” And you can enjoy it ALL from the comfort of your couch!
Missing Candlelight Processional? We’ve got news for you!
Neil Patrick Harris Narrating the Candlelight Processional
We were pretty sad this year when we heard that Candlelight Processional in EPCOT had been canceled this year due to the global health crisis. But now, there’s a way we can get our sweet song fix AND support Disney Cast Members this holiday season!
The situation with the global pandemic is constantly developing. We’ve seen that COVID-19 testing kits can now be purchased online, and rules have recently changed out at Disneyland due to the stay-at-home order that is currently in place for Southern California.
California State Order Sign
Earlier today we also saw that Florida has received its first set of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines and even administered the first vaccine to a nurse during this morning’s press conference. But, Florida isn’t alone in terms of receiving doses of the coronavirus vaccine. Late last night, California also received its first shipment of the vaccine.
Back in December, we were still taking in all the news that we got from Disney’s Investor Day. And, there is A LOT of content coming soon that we are really, really excited for!
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ©Disney | Marvel
That means fans can expect Raya and the Last Dragon, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Encanto, Lightyear, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahoska, and more (that doesn’t even scratch the surface)! However, Disney has also announced that they will be streaming new shows that aren’t necessarily associated with the brand, including Sunny and Sister Act 3.
The situation with the global pandemic has been rapidly changing all around the world. Recently, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland closed again due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the area, and Southern California was placed under a regional stay-at-home order based on its ICU numbers.
Health Signage
There’s also been some news in terms of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the Pfizer vaccine approved and the expectation of thousands of doses being distributed to Florida soon, including many to Orlando. And today a vaccine milestone was reached — the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have been received and administered in Florida.
As far as Disney accessories go, there’s a pair of Minnie ears for nearly every taste!
Wall of Minnie Ears
Whether you want ears for the holiday season, ears based on your favorite Disney princess, or ears to match the newest color trend, Disney’s got you covered! Ears have been such a popular Disney accessory that other brands have begun to release them as well, like Loungefly. Today we spotted a new pair available from Entertainment Earth — and they’re based on a classic Disney film!
The Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collections have been INCREDIBLY popular this year!
Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Merch
With 12 series based on different classic Disney attractions, this collection has been selling out online and flying off the shelves in the parks all year long! We’ve seen series based on fan-favorites like Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan’s Flight, so it’s no surprise that guests want to rep their favorite attractions through Minnie ears, plushes, or backpacks. Now, an item from the Jungle Cruise series is back in stock online, so if you missed out the first time, you’ll want to check this out!
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