Archive - Pirates & Princesses

MagicBand history: from free Disney World perk to rumored phaseout

MagicBands launched in 2013 as free wristbands for Disney World hotel guests, became a paid extra in 2021 and are leaving Disneyland’s shelves this…

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Disney traded a sportscaster to get Oswald the Lucky Rabbit back, 78 years after Walt lost him

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Disneyland character performers rally Oct. 17 over first contract

About 1,700 Disneyland character and parade performers have bargained since 2024.

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Banana Ball Open brings all six teams to Disney World in April 2027

The Banana Ball Open brings all six Banana Ball teams to ESPN Wide World of Sports April 15-18, 2027.

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Disney Lorcana virtual queue at Disney Springs opens Oct. 16

Want Hyperia City cards at World of Disney?

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Netflix hires ex-Disney TV boss Peter Rice as chief content officer

Peter Rice, who was fired by Disney in 2022, is Netflix’s new chief content officer.

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Mr. Boogedy and Bride of Boogedy: Disney's spooky 1980s TV movies

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Disney Cruise Line adds boba at Wheezy's Freezies and Frozone Treats

Boba drinks are now on four Disney Cruise Line ships, at Wheezy’s Freezies on the Wish, Treasure and Destiny and at Frozone Treats on the Fantasy.

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Bob Chapek's memoir sold about 2,400 copies in its first week

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s Behind the Castle Walls sold about 2,400 copies in its first week, according to BookScan figures first reported by Puck…

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Build-A-Bear's largest store opens at ICON Park Orlando in November

Build-A-Bear’s three-story ICON Park Workshop on International Drive opens in November with an appointment-only Design Studio, a Bakeshop for decorating…

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Disney patent would automatically erase crowds from photos

A newly published Disney patent filing describes software that spots the strangers in your photo, separates them from the people you meant to shoot and…

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Caribou Coffee holiday menu 2026 starts Nov. 2 with cookie butter

Caribou Coffee’s holiday menu lands Monday, Nov.

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