food IS a theme park
When we think about the magic of Disney, it’s easy to picture enchanting castles, earworm songs, and iconic characters who shaped our childhoods, right?
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But for Lin-Manuel Miranda, the man behind Hamilton and Encanto, it wasn’t just magic – it was life-changing inspiration.
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to visit the Disney parks!
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Seriously, some of them love experiencing the magic as much as we do, and they often visit for work-related events or even just for fun with their families! Some celebs we’ve seen visit Disney World multiple times and one of those people is a famous Marvel actor.
Acclaimed actress Linda Lavin has passed away unexpectedly at the age of age of 87.
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Lavin, best known for her starring role on the classic sitcom Alice – – for which she was nominated for an Emmy and two Golden Globes – – passed “unexpectedly due to complications from recently discovered lung cancer” according to what one of her PR representatives told Deadline.
When the news broke that Muppets Courtyard would be removed from Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be replaced by a new Monsters, Inc. Land, Muppets fans everywhere were saddened by the news.
Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios
One piece of Muppets Courtyard specifically got a lot of attention — Muppet*Vision 3D. Disney shared that they “are having creative conversations and exploring ways to preserve the film and other parts of the experience for fans to enjoy in the future.” The Jim Henson Company also shared a statement about preserving the film, so many fans are hopeful they’ll be able to experience the show well into the future in some way. Jim Henson’s legacy continues to live on through the Muppets and his last piece of work, but now it seems that the company’s studio lot is being sold to a famous celebrity!
Disney World isn’t just for us common folk — celebrities seem to love it, too!
Cinderella Castle
You just never know when you might run into when you’re at the Most Magical Place on Earth. We’ve seen Star Wars icons, music stars, and even award-winning actors. As it turns out, a Disney celebrity recently announced he’d be coming to Orlando soon and we’ve got all the info!
Disney World is a magical place where anything can happen, right?
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And when we’re talking about magical experiences, we’re talking about things like spotting a celebrity while you’re grabbing a Mickey pretzel or waiting in line for Haunted Mansion. Speaking of celebrities, while most people might dream of catching a glimpse of a huge star like Tom Holland or Taylor Swift strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., but there’s a high chance you might bump into this celebrity on your next trip to Disney World!
A very special guest made a stop by the Country Bear Musical Jamboree recently!
Country Bear Musical Jamboree
The new show opened in the Magic Kingdom on July 17th, 2024, replacing the iconic Country Bear Jamboree. Some of the changes included some new voices for the characters, and the voice of one of the characters recently stopped by Disney World.
Let’s play a game called, “Which major celebrity visited Disney World this week?” because, at this rate, it seems like someone famous is stopping by at LEAST once every few days. As they say on one of our favorite Magic Kingdom rides, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, “You never know who you might see!”
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Alright, before we show you, let’s all place our bets. Will it be Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson? Pop icon Sabrina Carpenter? Musical legend Ariana Grande? We’ll give you a hint: they love the idea of summer, and sun, and all things hot…
We’ve seen quite a few celebrities in the Disney parks this year!
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From those visiting to spend time with family to those promoting upcoming movies and shows to those filming for TV specials, there are plenty of reasons for your favorite famous people to hit the parks. And when they stop by, we often get a glimpse into how they like to do Disney!
It was a Disney Channel reunion!
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Celebrities have been visiting Disney Parks since Disneyland first opened in 1955, with the nearly 70 years since seeing everyone from dignitaries and actors to sports stars and musicians making documented visits to the parks. Recently a former Disney Channel star shared some snaps from a recent visit to Disneyland Paris.
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