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Super Bowl Celebration Will Be Streamed Live From Magic Kingdom on February 3

UPDATE 02/02/20 10:49pm: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been named MVP of Superbowl LIV and will be visiting the Magic Kingdom on Monday. He will ride in the parade along with 10-year-old Nathaniel, a Make-A-Wish child from Texas. Nathaniel and 17 other Make-A -Wish children were at the Super Bowl and will all Super Bowl Celebration Will Be Streamed Live From Magic Kingdom on February 3

Featured Artists for February at the Disneyland Resort Focus on Love-inspired Artwork

For the month of February, the featured artists at the WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney will highlight their love-inspired artwork. Artisan of the Month – Brittney Lee “Brittney creates the kind of charming and effervescent characters that can leap to life in a wide variety of applications from traditional animation, CG animation and book illustration Featured Artists for February at the Disneyland Resort Focus on Love-inspired Artwork

New Refillable Passholder Minnie Mouse Popcorn Bucket Coming to the Disneyland Resort

Beginning February 6th, Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders will be able pick up the new refillable Steamboat Minnie popcorn bucket at select popcorn carts in both parks. The buckets are $20 each, while supplies last, and $1.50 refills are available through March 29th. At Disneyland Park, buckets and refills are available at: Fantasyland – Small World New Refillable Passholder Minnie Mouse Popcorn Bucket Coming to the Disneyland Resort

Disney Cruise Line to Increase Guest Screening Due to Coronavirus

Disney Cruise Line has communicated today with future cruisers holding reservations to let them know that, as a result of the coronavirus, originating in Wuhan, China, screening for guests and crew members boarding the DCL ships will be increased. Disney Cruise Line has informed guests that those who have traveled from or through mainland China in the past 14 Disney Cruise Line to Increase Guest Screening Due to Coronavirus

More Special Photo Ops to Celebrate 15 Years of PhotoPass at Walt Disney World

Back in December, the PhotoPass photographers at Epcot came up with several special photo opportunities to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Disney PhotoPass. Beginning February 1st, there are even more unique after dark opportunities happening throughout Walt Disney World. Starting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, pose in front of the Tree of Life on Discovery Island More Special Photo Ops to Celebrate 15 Years of PhotoPass at Walt Disney World

Opening Team Cast Members, Plus Josh D’Amaro, Get Trained on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Recently, opening team Cast Members, along with Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro, began their initial training to operate Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to introducing some of the trainers, the video that Disney shared also gives a peek inside the loading area of the new attraction. Take a Opening Team Cast Members, Plus Josh D’Amaro, Get Trained on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Most Recent Change to Disney’s 20th Century Studios: Emma Watts, Head of Studio, Resigns

Emma Watts, head of 20th Century Studios (formally 20th Century Fox), has resigned. Watts joined the studio in 1997 as creative executive, and stepped into the role of president of production in 2009. Walt Disney Studios chairmen, Alan Bergman and Alan Horn, released a statement thanking Watts: “Emma has made many wonderful contributions to Fox Most Recent Change to Disney’s 20th Century Studios: Emma Watts, Head of Studio, Resigns

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Recognized by the Visual Effects Society

Recently, the Visual Effects Society (VES) honored Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at their annual awards ceremony. The attraction now open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park was honored for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project. The VES honors outstanding visual effects in film, television, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Recognized by the Visual Effects Society

Plans Come Together for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Nite

The Disneyland Resort has shared some details about the upcoming Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Nite events that are taking place in Disneyland Park on February 12th and 13th. As with most of these events, the night will include special entertainment, themed food, photo opportunities, and unique merchandise. To keep with the romantic theme, guests will Plans Come Together for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Nite