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Did you know Disney has a secret shopping center in Orlando, but it’s NOT at Disney World?
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That shopping center is Flamingo Crossings in Winter Garden, which Disney has BIG plans for. The area will contain hotels, stores, and restaurants. Retailers and restaurants continue to sign up to move into the area, including Target, Starbucks, Five Below, and more. Now, a new RESTAURANT is on the way.
We’re just over a month into the 100th Anniversary celebrations, and we have to say one of our favorite parts is the merchandise.
Lots of 100th Anniversary merch!
We love the art deco-inspired designs and how so many of the collections feature classic characters and throwbacks. And now we found a totally new collection that you can even take with you on the go!
It seems like everyone wants to be part of Ariel’s world right now.
The Little Mermaid at D23 Expo
Disney recently released its first full trailer for the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. There’s already a scramble for the live-action Ariel doll AND we’re hearing some buzz about Melissa McCarthy’s turn in the film as Ursula. But the trailer itself has already broken one record.
Some Disney vacations begin at Orlando International Airport, and this can make or break your trip!
Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport is located just about 20 miles from Disney World. Guests traveling to Disney World often take advantage of this if they are having to fly in from out of town. The airport just got a federal grant of $69 Million to continue to update its newest addition, Terminal C.
Finding the perfect Disney item you’ve been searching for can be a difficult task.
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There are so many websites to turn to! Even when you do settle on a site to use, like Amazon, their massive stock can quickly become overwhelming.
The Walt Disney Company has undergone some MASSIVE changes since Bob Iger stepped back into the role of CEO of the company.
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The company was restructured and several executives have left. Some changes made to Disney Parks during the previous CEO’s tenure were adjusted. Iger also recently stated that the company would be making $5.5 billion in spending cuts, part of which includes reducing the workforce by 7,000 jobs. Now, we have an update on those upcoming layoffs.
There has been a lot of Disney news in the past week, and we’re here to give you all the updates!
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Disney’s newest coaster is opening EARLY, Happily Ever After is BACK (almost), new meet-and-greets are coming to Disney World AND Disneyland, we went inside Disney World’s newest restaurant, and MORE!
Bob Iger may have only just returned to the CEO position at Disney in November of 2022, but he’s already faced some huge challenges.
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There have been executive leadership changes, a major reorganization of the Company is underway, and huge cost cuts (we’re talking BILLIONS) are planned for the Disney Company. But that’s not all. Right now, we’re tackling 3 of the major unexpected challenges Iger has had to face and just what the future might hold. Let’s break it all down!
Sadly, a member of the Disney entertainment family has passed away.
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A “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series is set to come to Disney+ in 2024 and we’ve provided updates about the show in the past. But today’s update is a truly unfortunate one as a member of this show’s cast has died.
The American Disney Parks aren’t the only ones getting new things in the upcoming future.
Disneyland Paris
Over at Disneyland Paris, some massive changes are on the way, too! For starters, the GIGANTIC Hulk we’ve seen at Disneyland in Anaheim will soon become part of Avengers Campus in Paris. The park just added a NEW Avengers-themed drone show. Plus a Tangled-theme attraction AND a Frozen-inspired land are on the way. Recently, Disney’s CEO was on-hand in Paris to take a look at the construction of the Frozen land.
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