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Mickey's Magic Minute • Feb 16

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In this weekend issue:
🎥 Inspiring Journey of Harlem Ice Premieres on Disney+
The five-part docuseries Harlem Ice follows Figure Skating in Harlem as its athletes break barriers and travel to South Africa.
🍔 Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Serves Up All-You-Can-Eat BBQ and Big Laughs
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort offers all-you-can-eat barbecue, unlimited drinks, and lively entertainment.
🏰 Villains Land Set to Begin Construction
Construction on Disney Villains Land at Magic Kingdom may begin March 1, 2025, featuring a roller coaster and indoor ride.
🦇 Maharajah Jungle Trek Bat Exhibit Closing for Refurbishment
The bat exhibit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close February 17 for refurbishment, reopening in early March.
🌺 EPCOT Begins Early Preparations for 2025 Flower & Garden Festival
The 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival will feature a new nautical-themed playground and two seafood-focused Outdoor Kitchens.
💀 A Villaintine’s Day at Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios is celebrating “Villaintine’s Day” with villain-themed Valentine’s cards and surprise meet-and-greets.
🌐 New Walt Disney Tribute and Sherman Brothers Celebration Coming to Disneyland’s Main Street for 70th Anniversary
Disneyland will honor Walt Disney and the Sherman Brothers with new Main Street experiences for its 70th anniversary on July 17, 2025.
💦 Bath & Body Works Debuts Enchanting Disney Princess Collection
Bath & Body Works launches a Disney Princess Collection on February 16, featuring products inspired by Ariel, Belle, and more.
✨ Stay tuned for the latest Disney news and updates!
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Disney+
INSPIRING JOURNEY OF HARLEM ICE PREMIERES ON DISNEY+
The inspiring five-part docuseries Harlem Ice is now streaming on Disney+, following the journey of Figure Skating in Harlem as its skaters break barriers and represent their community on a global stage. Viewers get an inside look at the athletes’ path to success — on and off the ice — culminating in a life-changing trip to South Africa.

Walt Disney World
HOOP-DEE-DOO MUSICAL REVUE SERVES UP ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BBQ AND BIG LAUGHS
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is a two-hour dinner show featuring all-you-can-eat barbecue, unlimited drinks, and lively entertainment from the Pioneer Hall Players. With crowd interaction, family-style dining, and a famous strawberry shortcake dessert, it’s considered one of the best dining experiences and values at Walt Disney World.

MAGIC KINGDOM
VILLAINS LAND SET TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION
Construction on the highly anticipated Disney Villains Land at Magic Kingdom could begin as early as March 1, 2025, according to a newly uncovered permit. The 14-acre expansion, expected to feature a roller coaster and an indoor ride, will be built behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad with an initial budget of $25-$50 million.

ANIMAL KINGDOM
MAHARAJAH JUNGLE TREK BAT EXHIBIT CLOSING FOR REFURBISHMENT
The bat exhibit on the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close for refurbishment starting February 17, with plans to reopen in early March. During the closure, guests can still explore the trail’s other wildlife, including the popular Sumatran tiger cub, Bakso.

EPCOT
EPCOT BEGINS EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR 2025 FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
The 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will debut a new Yacht Club and Beach Club-inspired playground called Playalong Bay Play Garden, along with two seafood-focused Outdoor Kitchens, Yacht Grub and Beach Grub. The playground and booths will be located near the Imagination! pavilion and World Showcase.

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
VILLAINTINE’S DAY BRINGS DISNEY VILLAINS AND VALENTINE CARDS TO HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating “Villaintine’s Day” with free villain-themed Valentine’s cards and surprise meet-and-greets featuring characters like Jafar, Cruella de Vil, and Maleficent. The event promotes the upcoming Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After stage show, debuting this summer.

Disneyland
NEW WALT DISNEY TRIBUTE AND SHERMAN BROTHERS CELEBRATION COMING TO DISNEYLAND’S MAIN STREET FOR 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A. will debut new experiences on July 17, 2025, for the park’s 70th anniversary, including an Audio-Animatronics attraction and gallery honoring Walt Disney. The Main Street Cinema will also celebrate the Sherman Brothers’ music, featuring a short film with the final verse of it’s a small world.

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BATH & BODY WORKS DEBUTS ENCHANTING DISNEY PRINCESS COLLECTION
Bath & Body Works has teamed up with Disney to launch a Disney Princess Collection featuring fragrances and body care products inspired by Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana, and Tiana. The 85-product lineup, available February 16, including body washes, candles, lip glosses, and more, each designed to reflect the unique personality and story of each princess.

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