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Mickey's Magic Minute • Dec 15

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In this weekend issue:
🎥 Disney+
Elton John: Never Too Late – A heartfelt documentary exploring Elton John's journey of authenticity, legacy, and his decision to prioritize family over touring.
🏰 Walt Disney World
Sold Out! Gingerbread House Buckets – Disney’s festive treat-filled bucket becomes the hottest holiday souvenir, selling out in just two days.
Magic Kingdom Expansion – Land clearing begins for a multi-year project featuring a Cars-themed area, a Villains land, and more!
EPCOT Refurbishment – Gran Fiesta Tour will close January 6, 2025, for updates, reopening March 15.
Animal Kingdom Milestone – Corra, Disney’s youngest elephant, celebrates her first birthday with a sweet safari celebration!
Hollywood Studios Mystery – Unveiling secrets of the iconic Tower of Terror.
✨ Disneyland
World of Color Happiness – A new water show debuts May 16, 2025, at Disney California Adventure, celebrating Disneyland’s 70th anniversary with emotional storytelling and dazzling visuals.
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Heroic Race Medals Revealed – Get inspired with themed medals for the 2025 Springtime Surprise Weekend, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules, and The Incredibles.
✨ Stay tuned for the latest Disney news and updates!
💸 Disney Seasonal Deals 💸
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🎡 DISNEYLAND
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🎠 DISNEY WORLD
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🚢 DISNEY CRUISE LINE
SAVE UP TO 30% ON SELECT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SAILINGS
🌺 AULANI RESORT, HAWAII
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Disney+
ELTON JOHN: A JOURNEY OF AUTHENTICITY AND LEGACY IN NEVER TOO LATE
The documentary Elton John: Never Too Late, co-directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, offers an intimate portrayal of Elton John’s life, focusing on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his groundbreaking public admission of his sexuality and his decision to end touring for family. Through rare archival footage, emotional storytelling, and themes of mortality, family, and authenticity, the film captures John’s journey from a meteoric rise to a heartfelt commitment to his personal life, culminating in a message about the intentionality and courage required to live authentically.
Walt Disney World
DISNEY’S GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUCKET: A SWEET HOLIDAY HIT SELLS OUT IN RECORD TIME!
Disney World Resort hotels introduced a festive gingerbread house bucket filled with sweets, available at multiple locations, including the Grand Floridian, Contemporary, and Beach Club resorts. The highly sought-after bucket, featuring Mickey-themed decorations and treats, sold out within two days, with no confirmation of restocking.

MAGIC KINGDOM
MASSIVE OVERHAUL BEGINS: LAND BEING CLEARED FOR EXCITING NEW EXPANSIONS
Disney has begun clearing land near Magic Kingdom as part of a multi-year expansion project, including rerouting Floridian Way and preparing for the construction of a new “Cars”-themed area and other updates. The overhaul will also feature a “Villains” land and broader transformations across Walt Disney World’s four parks in the coming years.

EPCOT
GRAN FIESTA TOUR TO CLOSE FOR REFURBISHMENT IN JANUARY 2025
The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros at EPCOT will close for refurbishment starting January 6, 2025, with its last day of operations on January 5. The ride is scheduled to reopen on March 15, 2025, after updates.

ANIMAL KINGDOM
CELEBRATING CORRA: DISNEY’S YOUNGEST ELEPHANT TURNS ONE
Disney’s youngest African elephant, Corra, celebrated her first birthday on December, 13, 2024, with a special treat-filled celebration alongside her family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Over the past year, Corra has achieved key milestones, including enjoying her favorite solid foods like sweet potatoes, while delighting guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris.

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
THE SECRET OF… DISNEY’S TOWER OF TERROR
Disneyland
DISNEY UNVEILS ‘WORLD OF COLOR HAPPINESS’ SPECTACULAR
Disneyland will debut a new “World of Color Happiness” water show on May 16, 2025, at Disney California Adventure as part of its 70th-anniversary celebration. Hosted by Joy from Inside Out, the show will feature emotional themes, Disney movie highlights, and stunning visuals with fountains, lasers, pyrotechnics, and digital projections.

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HEROIC MEDALS REVEALED FOR 2025 runDISNEY SPRINGTIME SURPRISE WEEKEND
Disney has unveiled a heroic lineup of medals for the 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise weekend, which takes place April 3-6 at Walt Disney World Resort. Themed races include a Guardians of the Galaxy 5k, a Hercules 10k, and a The Incredibles 10-miler, with a special Baymax-inspired medal for participants completing all three events.
