Royal Portrait Studio Reopens at Magic Kingdom, Preparing for Return of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

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The Royal Portrait Studio inside Sir Mickey’s at Magic Kingdom has reopened, likely to prepare for the imminent reopening of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique nearby. Sir Mickey’s is across from Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique behind Cinderella Castle. The royal portrait studio is at the back of the store. This studio first opened in 2019, around the … Read more

Be Our Guest Restaurant Opening One Hour Earlier at Magic Kingdom

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The Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom is now opening at 10:00 a.m., one hour earlier than previously. It is still only serving lunch in the mornings and until 2:55 p.m. The restaurant then switches to dinner until closing at 10:00 p.m. It is scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. for the foreseeable future. … Read more

New ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Projection Show Coming to ‘it’s a small world’ at Disneyland on April 11

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Disneyland Resort is celebrating “Encanto” this month with a new projection show on the façade of “it’s a small world.” The projection show will include the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” clips from the film, and lighting effects. Tiles will appear to move across the façade and rearrange themselves just like the Casita from … Read more

New Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany Shop Now Open at Disneyland

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The old holiday store at Disneyland Park has now become Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany following the opening of Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe. We first saw indications of the new themed shop back in January. Above the door are the words “Higitus figitus migitus mum,” the incantation from Merlin’s song in “Sword in the Stone.” The outside … Read more

Tinker Bell Returns to Pixie Hollow at Disneyland

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Guests can once again meet Tinker Bell inside at Pixie Hollow in Disneyland. Tink has been appearing outside her usual meet-and-greet location as a “character sighting” since the park reopened last summer. She is still greeting guests at a distance, but they can now get individual time with her to chat and take photos. A … Read more

Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland Now Serving Breakfast Again

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Disneyland Resort has announced that Red Rose Taverne is now serving breakfast again. Feast upon the Beast Breakfast Burger, an Angus patty, bacon-orange marmalade, egg, and arugula on a toasted bun with a side of potato bites. You can also enjoy the Vegetable Quinoa Breakfast Bowl filled with quinoa, roasted mushrooms and cauliflower, arugula, tomato, potato bites, and … Read more

New Eeyore Plush by Steiff Arrives at Hundred Acre Goods at Magic Kingdom

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A new Eeyore plush by Steiff has joined his other friends of the Hundred Acre Wood at Walt Disney World. You can find him at Hundred Acre Goods in the Magic Kingdom. Eeyore Steiff Plush – $39.99 These Steiff plush are soft and extremely huggable. Eeyore has the Steiff tag on his ear that says … Read more

Themed Scrim Added Around Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre at Disneyland Park

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Last week, we reported on how construction walls and scaffolding were erected around Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre at Disneyland Park. Themed scrim now hides the scaffolding. The scrim is light blue to blend in with the California sky. Below the sky are regal tents and flags to go along with the theme of Fantasyland. Also … Read more

PHOTOS: Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre at Disneyland Surrounded With Construction Walls and Scaffolding

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The Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre in Disneyland is now surrounded by construction walls and scaffolding for refurbishment. No live performances have been held at the Royal Theatre since Disneyland reopened. The construction walls are white with brown crisscrossed lines, matching the old-fashioned architecture of Fantasyland. A themed banner-shaped sign is near the entrance to the … Read more

PHOTOS: Figaro the Cat Figure Added to Exterior of Pinocchio Village Haus at Magic Kingdom

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We spotted a new friend outside of Pinocchio Village Haus at Magic Kingdom today. A figure of Geppetto’s pet Tuxedo Cat, Figaro, is now on the outside of Pinocchio Village Haus. You can see him high up in a balcony above the outdoor seating area, playing in a bed of flowers. He seems to be … Read more

PHOTOS: Submarines Uncovered As Refurbishment Continues on Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in Disneyland Park

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While Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage remains closed with no exact opening date announced for its extended refurbishment, we found something to be a bit different on our latest visit to the construction site. Taking a look from the outside first, walls continue to block the view of the attraction from the ground level. The walls … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding and Scrim Erected Atop Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Disneyland

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It seems Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Disneyland Park is undergoing some construction work, as scaffolding and scrim have been erected on the roof. Right now, the scaffolding is just around one chimney to the right of the main entrance. The tan scrim is see-through with the sun shining on it but no crew members … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Continues on Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in Disneyland

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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage remains closed and drained at Disneyland Park with no exact reopening date. From the Monorail, we can get a good look at the lagoon. A tent and tarp are set up in the center for Cast Members working on the ride’s refurbishment. With the lagoon drained, the track and colorful coral … Read more

Croque Monsieur Flatbread Coming January 10 to Pinocchio Village Haus at Magic Kingdom for 50th Anniversary

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The next new 50th anniversary treat to be announced for Magic Kingdom is a Croque Monsieur flatbread, which will be available at Pinocchio Village Haus starting January 10. The flatbread was revealed on Instagram, where each treat is being announced one-by-one. This is the fifth item to be revealed among the nine new items coming … Read more

PHOTOS: Former Castle Holiday Shoppe Becoming Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany at Disneyland

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Following the opening of Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe on Main Street, U.S.A., it looks like the old holiday store is being rethemed at Disneyland Park. The store now has a sign reading “Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany.” Merlin’s “higitus figitus” spell from “The Sword in the Stone” has been painted on the dark wood above the shop’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Golden Eagles Refurbished on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom

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Earlier this year, many of the golden eagles on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom were refurbished with gold leaf, making them shinier than ever. Other eagles remained a matte gold but were slowly refurbished over the next several months. In mid-November, the final two golden eagles were removed and they have finally been … Read more