Morocco Pavilion Friendship Boat Dock Reopens After Refurbishment in EPCOT

Morocco Pavilion Friendship boat dock

The Morocco Pavilion Friendship boat dock in EPCOT has reopened after a three-week refurbishment. Friendship Boat Dock Refurbishment With the Morocco dock back open, the Germany dock closed again. This launch and the one near the Mexico Pavilion have been closed since the summer of 2016 except when one of the other two docks needs … Read more

Artificial Turf Installed at CommuniCore Plaza in EPCOT

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Artificial turf grass has been installed in CommuniCore Plaza at EPCOT, which will open with CommuniCore Hall on June 10. CommuniCore Plaza Turf There are now several grassy spots under the plaza’s light columns, similar to the hub of Magic Kingdom. Guests will likely be able to lounge on the turf while watching performances on … Read more

The Countdown to Space Mountain Closing Forever Has Begun & More: Daily Recap (4/8/24)

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Tokyo Disneyland prepares for the closure of Space Mountain, a new Walt Disney World Resort hotel offer, and a delivery truck is installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 8, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/8/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal … Read more

New Crocs with Walt Disney World Park Icons Jibbitz

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New Walt Disney World Crocs feature the resort’s four theme park icons. The Crocs are available at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Walt Disney World Crocs – $69.99 The Crocs are white with colorful stars and fireworks across them. There are four Jibbitz charms, two on each shoe, inspired by the four park icons. Cinderella Castle … Read more

Test Track Concept Art and Closing Date Revealed & More: Daily Recap (4/5/24)

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Concept art and a closing date have been revealed for Test Track, new scenes have been added to Star Tours — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 5, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media WDW News … Read more

Walt Disney World Takes First Steps to Beginning “Beyond Big Thunder” Magic Kingdom Expansion & More: Daily Recap (4/4/24)

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Disney shared new looks at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure audio-animatronics plus a sneak peek at the model for possible Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions, and reports indicate they are preparing to begin filing permits for more — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 4, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more

Walt Disney World 2024 Springtime Surprise runDisney Weekend Course Maps and Road Closures Revealed

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The course maps and road closures have been revealed for the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World. Springtime Surprise Course Maps Revealed The races will take place from April 18 through April 21. This year’s event includes three races — the Neverland 5K, the Adventure is Out There! 10K, and the Hakuna … Read more

REVIEW: Orange Cream Milk Shake at Sunshine Seasons

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A tangy Orange Cream Milk Shake has arrived for spring at Walt Disney World, and can be found at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT. Sunshine Seasons is found in The Land Pavilion, located in the World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT. Orange Cream Milk Shake – $8.99 Orange vanilla shake topped with whipped buttercream, garnished with an … Read more

Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital Defeated & More: Daily Recap (4/3/24)

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Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital lose their proxy fight with Disney, new concept art released for “Avatar” land coming to Disneyland Resort, and the first artwork for “Moana 2” released — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/3/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more

New Mickey Lederhosen Caramel Apple at EPCOT

Mickey lederhosen caramel apple at Karamell-Kuche

A unique new Mickey lederhosen caramel apple made with Werther’s Original caramel has arrived at Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT. Mickey Lederhosen Caramel Apple – $12.99 The caramel apple is decorated to look like it’s wearing sparkly green lederhosen. It has yellow buttons and a white flower. The apple wears a green alpine … Read more

Disneyland Replacing Autopia’s Gas Cars & More: Daily Recap (4/2/24)

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Disneyland prepares to replace Autopia’s gas cars, Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade to reportedly close forever, and Disney is winning the battle against Nelson Peltz with over half the votes cast — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/2/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more

Second CommuniCore Hall Sign Installed in EPCOT

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Another CommuniCore Hall sign has been installed on the opposite side of the new EPCOT building currently under construction. CommuniCore Hall On Monday, we spotted the first CommuniCore Hall sign and a restrooms sign on the side of the building facing CommuniCore Plaza. Speaking of the Plaza, crews have installed new pieces around the bases … Read more

New Gate Painted and Scaffolding Removed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure & More: Daily Recap (4/1/24)

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More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024. Daily Recap for April 1, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more

CommuniCore Hall Sign Installed at EPCOT

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A “CommuniCore Hall” sign has been installed above one of the new EPCOT building’s entrances. CommuniCore Hall The sign is above sliding glass doors and windows facing CommuniCore Plaza. The letters are white and rounded, in the same style as the Connections and Creations Shop signage. “CommuniCore” is larger than “Hall” beneath it. The Mickey … Read more

New Mickey Mouse Ear Holder Bags Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has a set of new bags specifically designed to hold Mickey/Minnie Mouse ear headbands. Mouse Ear Holder Bags We found the Mouse ear holder bags at Creations Shop in EPCOT. They are all black and feature the retro Walt Disney World logo in white. Ear Holder Tote – $49.99 The larger ear … Read more

Disney Files Patent for ‘More Aggressive’ Soarin’-Style Flying Theater Attraction & More: Daily Recap (3/31/24)

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Disney filed a patent for a “more aggressive” version of the Soarin’-style flying theater attraction, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular was confirmed to return to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and a new live show debuted at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, March 31, 2024. Walt Disney World … Read more