Universe of Energy Pavilion Renamed to “Wonders of Xandar” as First “Other-world Showcase” Pavilion

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Earlier today, Disney announced that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind would be opening in 2022 at EPCOT. We’ve now received some additional details about the pavilion that the attraction will be housed in. Disney has now shared that the pavilion, formerly known as the Universe of Energy Pavilion which was home to Ellen’s Energy … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: KiteTails Preview Show Canceled Mid-Performance After Jet Ski Flips at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The new daytime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney KiteTails, soft opened today with two versions of the show: “The Lion King” and “The Jungle Book”. Unfortunately, the first performance of “The Lion King” was suddenly canceled after a jet ski flipped over during the show. The jet skis pull the largest kites, including inflatable … Read more

New MagicMobile 50th Anniversary Pass Designs Now Available on My Disney Experience

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New 50th anniversary MagicMobile ticket designs featuring some of the Disney Fab 50 statues are now available to My Disney Experience users. Guests can use MagicMobile on their phone as their ticket when entering Walt Disney World theme parks. The ticket designs now include the Fab 50 statues of Mickey, Minnie, Figment, R2-D2, Bo Peep, … Read more

First Look at New Disney Vacation Club Accommodations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Disney Vacation Club members will be able to enjoy their “home away from home” in a new way, as Disney has released new concept art for expanded and refreshed rooms coming to The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in the summer of 2022. From Disney Parks Blog: Celebrated for its 1890s Victorian … Read more

VIDEO: Preview All 4 “Beacons of Magic” Projection Shows For Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

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To celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, each theme park icon will become a “Beacon of Magic” nightly. After giving us a brief look the other day, Walt Disney World has released preview footage of all four Beacon of Magic projection shows. Each presentation begins with a narrator talking about the unique magic of the … Read more

More Items, Including Gem-Encrusted Mickey Ear Hat, Revealed From 50th Anniversary Luxe Logo Collection Coming to Walt Disney World

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When Walt Disney World announced their new 50th anniversary collections, we only got a small look at the Luxe Logo Collection, which will be releasing in November 2021. Now more items from the collection have been revealed. As the name implies, the Luxe Logo Collection will offer a range of upscale pieces for the Disney collector. We … Read more

Angela Bassett (“The Imagineering Story,” “Black Panther”) to Narrate Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom

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With Disney Enchantment, the Magic Kingdom’s new nighttime spectacular, debuting tonight, Disney has revealed that the show will feature some serious star power. Academy Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett will narrate the show. Bassett is no stranger to working with Disney, having also narrated the Disney+ Original Series The Imagineering Story, as well as appearing in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Vault Collection Letterman Jacket Available at Walt Disney World

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Another item has been added to the Vault Collection at Walt Disney World. We found this retro letterman jacket at the Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom. Retro Letterman Jacket – $89.99 We first got a glimpse of this jacket on shopDisney Japan. It has Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle embroidered on the front. Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS: Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Reopens Free of Charge at Magic Kingdom

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After being closed for over a year, the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom has reopened. The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade recently got new flooring as part of the boardwalk replacement throughout the land. A game of 35 shots at the Shootin’ Arcade previously cost $1, but it’s now free. Signs have been covered up to … Read more

Disney Confirms Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Open at EPCOT in 2022

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In the flurry of Walt Disney World news released this morning, Disney has officially confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open next year. With construction and filming for the attraction being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was highly unlikely that the attraction would open this year, but work has picked … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser General Bookings Open on October 28, 2021

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The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will officially open to guests on March 1, 2022, and general bookings for voyages on the Halcyon will become available on October 28, 2021. Disney Vacation Club members, Passholders, and Disney Visa Cardmembers will be able to book early, but dates have not yet been announced. Star Wars: Galactic … Read more

BREAKING: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Opening March 1, 2022

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Guests will be able to stay at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel starting on March 1, 2022. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will immerse guests in the “Star Wars” universe, inviting them aboard the Halcyon starcruiser for a space adventure that includes a trip to Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Read more Star Wars: … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Announces Interactive MagicBand+

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Disney has just announced MagicBand+, a new version of MagicBand which will interact with guests by providing light and haptic feedback from within the park. The new MagicBand+ system will also be used for interacting with the Fab 50 golden statues. Disney has also said the bands will allow guests to experience nighttime fireworks spectaculars … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Final Performance of ‘Happily Ever After’ Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom

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After just over four years (and most of a year without any performances), the “Happily Ever After” fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom is being permanently retired to make way for a new 50th anniversary show, “Disney Enchantment.” Join us for the final performance of “Happily Ever After” at Walt Disney World! Guests staked their claims … Read more

Sassagoula River Cruise Resuming Service to Disney Springs October 1

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The Sassagoula River Cruise will resume service to and from Disney Springs starting October 1. The boat service will be available from Disney’s Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. It will be available from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort when it reopens later in October. The service had … Read more

Magic Kingdom Park Hours Extended October 1 Through 4

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Operating hours for Magic Kingdom have been extended for the park’s 50th anniversary on October 1 and the days after. Magic Kingdom will now close at 11:00 p.m on October 1 – 4. It was previously scheduled to close at 10:00 pm when hours were extended in early September. The park will still open at … Read more