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<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog The Disney Pride Collection is here! &nbsp; Today in preparation for Pride Month, I am excited to share The 2023 Disney Pride Collection, which was created by members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community and has grown since its debut in 2018. At Disney Parks, we want our guests and cast members to see [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Starting tomorrow, you will see something new on&nbsp;Walt Disney World Resort&nbsp;cast member costumes – an all-new nametag! Nametags have been a time-honored Disney tradition for over 50 years at Walt Disney World Resort. For cast members, Disney is a calling to be part of something extraordinary, something magical, something incredibly unique, and our nametags [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog There’s no better way to spend quality time with family and friends than a trip to&nbsp;Walt Disney World Resort. It’s such a thrill to climb into a train at Expedition Everest with my daughter, take in an&nbsp;EPCOT&nbsp;festival with my son, plan a date night dinner with my husband at the Hollywood Brown Derby, or [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog “Those born of Mandalore™ strayed away from the path. Eventually the Imperial interlopers destroyed all that we knew and loved in the Night of a Thousand Tears.” – The Armorer™ Originally a proud world with a rich warrior culture, Mandalore is home to various clans of Mandalorians™. But during the Great Purge of Mandalore, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Shop Disney has dropped a few new arrivals, you can find all the new options below. If you are interested in adding any of these to your collection, please click here. Let us know in the comments which is your favorite?</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Adventures by Disney&nbsp;takes you to amazing destinations around the world, but for entertainment cast member, Megan Hamilton, she never dreamed it would introduce her to extended family. Megan’s adoptive mom, Anne, booked a trip to Vietnam as part of the&nbsp;Southeast Asia&nbsp;itinerary. With multiple adopted children, Anne wants each of them to know the background [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Colorful charm and whimsical wonder abound in&nbsp;Mickey’s Toontown&nbsp;at&nbsp;Disneyland&nbsp;park, alongside many memories for Gina Nassar, whose special opporTOONity there kickstarted a family legacy spanning more than three decades.&nbsp; “Toontown was the start of my Disney career,” said Gina, who was a&nbsp;Walt Disney Travel Company&nbsp;reservations agent when she was approached for help planning the land’s original [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog I can trace my love of Disney theme park music to&nbsp;visiting Walt Disney World as a child. I recall recording attraction sounds with a video camera resting on my shoulder and every official Disney album release was an instant purchase for me. That is one reason why I was thrilled to speak with John [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Last week we&nbsp;shared the exciting news that beginning in 2024, Adventures by Disney is taking guests to Colombia, the country that inspired Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto.” In case you missed it, check out this&nbsp;video. And though it may be too early to start packing your bags, you can start planning because bookings are&nbsp;now [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-HotToys “Someday, I’m going to make great machines that fly….” – Rocket Get ready for one last ride! The Guardians of Galaxy are travelling together across the galaxy in the new blockbuster to save the universe once again, and with that, audience will finally be learning the mystery behind Rocket our favorite talking raccoon. Inspired [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped a bunch of New Arrivals, you can find all the new options below. If you would like to add any of these to your collection please click here.</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Remember when&nbsp;we told you about&nbsp;the tear-jerking moment when&nbsp;actress and Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who stars as Ariel in the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” surprised two Disney Dreamers Academy students with the opportunity of a lifetime? Well, it happened – and it was even better than we expected. Imagine being on the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Foodies know that one of the best places to explore&nbsp;a variety of global cuisines is at EPCOT, which will soon be home to a new location at the Japan pavilion –&nbsp;Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya. This table-service restaurant will offer a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style for you to create memories and good times [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog It’s no secret that Disney’s horticulture team creates jaw-dropping topiaries and displays each year for the&nbsp;EPCOT International Flower &amp; Garden Festival. But did you know they also build beautiful gardens scattered around the park? Returning for this year’s festival in the Japan pavilion is a shishi-odoshi (pronounced as&nbsp;she-she oh-doe-she) – a Japanese clacker garden.  &nbsp; [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Next up in our little one series, it is time to check out the wonderful Disney Resorts Collection. No matter the size of your group or the ages of your kiddos, especially little ones, there is a Disney Resort hotel to meet everyone’s needs. To guide you in the search for the best resort hotel [&hellip;]</p>

<p>ShopDisney has dropped a few new pins, you can find all the new options below. You can order these new pins by clicking here, and let us know in the comments which villains is your favorite. For more collectible pins please click here.</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Dynamic artwork continues to grace the walls of the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression as two artists recently added vibrant pieces as part of “A World of Voices,” which celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Walt Disney World Resort. Check out the two videos below to learn more about the amazing [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog Every guest who visits&nbsp;Walt Disney World&nbsp;has a completely unique experience. The magic of these experiences comes from the little moments, the ones we don’t quickly forget. Like the décor when you step into a Disney Resort hotel,&nbsp;the smell of your favorite Disney treat&nbsp;as you walk down Main Street, U.S.A., the cast member who went [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog The beloved sixth chapter in the Skywalker saga is turning 40!&nbsp;Star Wars: Return of the Jedi&nbsp;is celebrating its landmark 40th anniversary with product offerings from&nbsp;shopDisney&nbsp;and favorite licensees such as the LEGO Group, Hasbro, Mattel, Funko, Loungefly, and more! Whether you saw the film when it first came to theaters or are a new addition [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Via-DisneyParksBlog During National Military Appreciation Month, Disney remembers and honors the countless heroes who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces including many cast members like Peter Olivo. He is an opening day cast member of&nbsp;Disney’s Animal Kingdom&nbsp;and a veteran of the Vietnam War. Peter served during the Vietnam War as a U.S. Army infantry [&hellip;]</p>