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Attention D23 Gold Members!
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There are many benefits to being a member of Disney’s official fan club, from special events and offerings to — our focus today — exclusive merchandise! As 2024 comes to an end D23 is rolling out a slew of new and exclusive merchandise celebrating some of Disney’s most beloved films and characters. Let’s take a look at some of the standout pieces.
The Disney refurbishment list is still growing.
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January 6th is shaping up to be quite a day at Disney World. We already know that the first Monday in January will see the closure of not one but two of the resort’s more popular people-eating attractions. The Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closing for a refurbishment that is scheduled to last AT LEAST a year, with a reopening date of sometime in 2026. Next, Animal Kingdom’s Kali River Rapids attraction is closing for its annual winter refurbishment, with a scheduled reopening date of March 2025. Now, we know we can add another attraction to that list.
Don’t ignore these Holiday deals!
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We’re reaching the crunch time of the Holiday shopping season, as Christmas is less than two weeks away. Don’t fret if you’ve got some last-minute gifts to purchase though. Disney is offering some outstanding Holidays deals online RIGHT NOW.
It’s happening! We’re here aboard the NEW Disney Treasure cruise ship and bringing you all the ship details you could possibly want!
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The latest addition to the Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Treasure is set to make its maiden voyage on December 21st, 2024, but we were invited to set sail a bit early aboard the new vessel! We were looking forward to experiencing everything the ship had to offer, but we ended up running into something we NEVER expected.
Get your wallets ready!
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It’s no secret that souvenirs are a major part of any trip to Disney World. From classics like ear hats and plushies to new clothing designs and an ever-evolving lineup of pins and collectibles, there’s usually something for every taste available at the resort. Recently, Disney released a look at some of the NEW merchandise coming to the parks in 2025.
Get that holiday shopping DONE!
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Believe it or not, Christmas is just about two weeks away. Don’t fret if you still need to finish off your list, however. Disney is not only offering some tremendous savings right now, but you can also get it all SHIPPED FOR FREE.
Moana fans can get a FREE souvenir just for seeing the movie!
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Disney’s Moana 2 doesn’t need much help at the box office. The sequel to the 2016 smash has already set the record for the largest Thanksgiving box office weekend of all time, and its continued success has it poised to break the billion-dollar barrier worldwide. That said if you need an impetus to see the film — or see it a second time — Disney is teaming up with several theater chains to offer an EXCLUSIVE free souvenir.
Cowabunga dudes!
Did someone say millennial memories?
A lot has changed about Walt Disney World over the last 50+ years, especially since the 1990s and early 2000s, meaning that there are a lot of things millennials once experienced at the parks that would seem wildly out of place now! Whether you’re a millennial who saw these during your youth or just wish you’d gotten to experience them, the fact that they once existed at Disney World will likely still blow your mind.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
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Disney World’s average wait times were mostly stable this week, with a couple of exceptions. Rise of the Resistance dropped from its Thanksgiving-week-high, but it was still the busiest ride in Disney World.
A Walt Disney animatronic is coming to the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
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At this past summer’s D23 event. Disney announced that a NEW show – – featuring an animatronic Walt Disney – – was coming to Disneyland. And now, we know when it’s arriving!
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