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<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog A love of Mickey Mouse has followed Senior Business Analyst Jen Estremos to multiple countries around the world.&nbsp;Jen grew up in Cebu, Philippines, and first fell in love with Mickey when her mother sent her a plush from the United States in a Balikbayan box.&nbsp;“Everybody loved Disney, and it was something to gift your [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Runners are getting JAZZED to savor the music, the stories and more found in World Showcase at EPCOT with less than a week until the&nbsp;2022 Disney Wine &amp; Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by Shokz! In a harmonious celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th&nbsp;Anniversary and the EPCOT International Food &amp; Wine Festival, this race [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Best&nbsp;known as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on&nbsp;Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ashley Eckstein is a lifelong&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;fan — now, you can celebrate your own fandom with Ashley, as she shows you how to bring Star Wars&nbsp;into your everyday life with&nbsp;“Star Wars Everyday:&nbsp;A Year of Activities, Recipes and Crafts from a Galaxy Far, Far [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog There is nothing more magical than the holidays at&nbsp;Walt Disney World Resort. However, add in little ones experiencing the joy of the season in the Most Magical Place on Earth for the first time and we are talking pure holiday perfection. To help you make the most of this first trip, join planDisney panelists [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped a bunch of new arrivals to add that little bit of Disney Magic to our everyday life. You can find all the new options below, and if you would like to order any of these please click here.</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog We’re thrilled to finally share the names of the three immersive worlds you will discover at Tokyo Disney Resort’s NEW port, Fantasy Springs, in Tokyo DisneySea: Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel’s Forest and Peter Pan’s Never Land. Inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios films “Frozen,” “Tangled” and “Peter Pan,” this newly expanded area will open in spring 2024. Joining [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Art and foodie lovers, mark your calendars! The&nbsp;EPCOT International Festival of the Arts&nbsp;returns Jan. 13 and runs through Feb. 20, 2023, at the Walt Disney World Resort. The festival is a global celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts where guests can find inspiration and discover their own creativity in fun ways across the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped a few new arrivals, let us know in the comments which one is your favorite. For all the new options look below and if you would like to order any of these please click here.</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog I still remember eagerly anticipating trips to Walt Disney World Resort as a child and not being able to sleep the night before – the excitement of visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth was too much! Hugging Minnie Mouse for the first time, experiencing Peter Pan’s Flight, eating a Mickey Mouse waffle … [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksblog Ready for some ghoulish fun using these downloadable&nbsp;Disney Paper Parks&nbsp;activity sheets? Opened at Disneyland Paris on April 12, 1992,&nbsp;Phantom Manor&nbsp;sits atop a hill looming over Frontierland. To celebrate the 30th&nbsp;anniversary of Disneyland Paris, and a new release of&nbsp;Disney Paper Parks: Happy Haunts Edition, exclusively on the Disney Parks Blog, these&nbsp;3D, printable&nbsp;activity sheets of the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Whether it’s telling jokes as a Jungle Cruise skipper or selling balloons on Main Street, U.S.A., so many of us Disney Parks fans have a dream Disney cast role. For Matthew, an 11-year-old from New York, it’s working as a K9 handler on the security team. After reading all about the&nbsp;K9 Handlers at Walt [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog As&nbsp;The World’s Most Magical Celebration&nbsp;continues at&nbsp;Walt Disney World Resort, diligent fun-seekers have delighted in discovering the locations of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection.” There is one character statue that no one has to hunt for, though; front and center in the heart of the&nbsp;Magic Kingdom Park&nbsp;is Mickey Mouse, waving merrily from the Plaza [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated holidays of the entire year for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and even some Buddhists. The name “Diwali” is derived from the Sanskrit term deepavali, meaning “row of lights.” The five-day festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog What If… Captain Carter was the First Avenger? After an ambush in the lab, Peggy Carter steps in and takes the Super Soldier serum and uses her newfound power and strength to charge right into battle. Today, Hot Toys is excited to share blogger photos of 1/6th scale Captain Carter collectible figure from Marvel [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog More than 100 cast members were the first to see “World of Color” while wearing&nbsp;MagicBand+, ahead of the pre-sale launch and official debut of MagicBand+. Senior Product Manager Hava Levy, Digital Experience, along with other members of the MagicBand+ product team, enjoyed watching cast members’ reactions. MagicBand+ will be available for all&nbsp;Disneyland Resort&nbsp;guests starting [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog The next ship we’ll be covering in the planDisney Pocket Guide series is the&nbsp;Disney Wonder! The Disney Wonder joined the&nbsp;Disney Cruise Line&nbsp;fleet in 1999 alongside its sister ship, the&nbsp;Disney Magic, and is home to 11 decks of one-of-a-kind entertainment, recreation, and dining offerings for the whole crew to enjoy! While you may recognize some [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped quite a few new arrivals, to add a little bit of that Disney magic to your everyday. You can find all the new options below, and if you would like to order any of these please click here.</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Can you believe it’s been 20 years since we first saw Scrat begin the never-ending pursuit of his beloved acorn? I remember watching the Ice Age movies when I was younger and having many moments of laughter, especially during scenes with Scrat or Sid. In honor of the 20th&nbsp;Anniversary of Ice Age and National [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog When visiting the parks, I like to plan for days full of activity. Between riding my favorite attractions and finding that perfect viewing spot for a Disney character cavalcade, a midday energy boost is always in order – and there’s no better way to refresh between adventures than with a tasty snack featuring quite [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Attention all college students and recent grads – have you heard? Applications are open for the&nbsp;Disney College Program! As a Disney College Program participant at the Walt Disney World Resort, you can become part of the magic that is known worldwide, gain experience working in a front-line role at our parks and resorts and [&hellip;]</p>