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Happy New Year, DFB friends!
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2021 was a busy year in the Disney Parks, but we are so excited to see what’s in store for 2022! Disney has kicked off the new year with some news and we’re here to fill you in!
You may remember that back in 2020, Bob Chapek took over as the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, replacing the recently retired Bob Iger. During his time as the CEO, Bob Iger played a major role in the introduction of Disney’s streaming service Disney+. Since his retirement, a new Executive Chairman at the Walt Disney Company named Susan Arnold has been named as his successor.
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Although Iger is no longer in the public eye, he continues to use his platform to speak about current events and important issues. On January 7th, he tweeted a special message about a former Disney board member.
Disney has had some major events take place recently, including the holidays, Disney+ Day, and the start of 50th Anniversary celebrations in Disney World.
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There’s another big day coming up very soon! January 10th is going to bring some MAJOR changes to the Disney parks, including ride closures, transportation changes, and new snacks. Here are ALL of the things that will be changing on that day.
Another week means that more new Disney merchandise is now available!
Merchandise in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom
There are all kinds of awesome new products to shop in the parks, but there are also a lot of great things you can order online. And today, we’re sharing the list of the latest new items!
Every day, we’re thankful for Disney+!
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Not only does it allow us to stream our favorite classic Disney movies over and over, but it also allows us to watch some of Disney and Pixar’s newest creations. In 2020, Pixar released two films on the platform, Onward, and Soul, and this past summer we were treated to Luca! Now there’s been a big announcement about Pixar’s next upcoming movie.
You might be wondering — how much Disney news can come out in just 1 week? Well, we’ll answer that for you — a LOT.
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Things at Disney World are constantly changing, shifting, being updated, etc. And there’s not only Disney World to think about — there are things constantly happening at the international Disney parks, in the realm of Disney movies and merchandise, and more. Want to know the BIGGEST Disney news stories from this past week? You’re in the right place!
Calling all Book of Boba Fett fans!
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The latest piece of merch featuring the armor-donning bounty hunter has gotten a release date, and we’ve got all the details for you below!
Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, is setting sail on its maiden voyage this summer. It plans to sail to Nassau and Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island).
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This ship features a lot of brand-new experiences, including the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, three new restaurants, immersive entertainment, and more. The exciting new additions have earned the ‘Wish’ a spot on the “Best New Cruise Ships for 2022” list, but it DIDN’T win first place. [Read more…]
The new year is bringing some major changes to the Disney parks. From upcoming attractions to new technology, there’s always something new around the corner. 2022 marked the end of Disney’s Magical Express, the start of a new Star Wars story, and a whole new era of vacationing in Disney World. But some other changes are happening outside the Disney parks that we need to discuss!
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January 1st was Public Domain Day, meaning that a slew of copyrights from 1926 expired and are now classified as public domain. Why does this matter? A few famous stories we know and love are now able to be published, modified, and performed by ANYONE without having to pay a licensing fee.
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
In many parts of the world, reports of Omicron cases are showing an increasing number of infections.
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In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Hong Kong Disneyland has closed until at least January 20th, 2022. Now, Hong Kong is implementing more restrictions, including strict policies and travel bans. [Read more…]
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