Employees Sue Disney Over Canceled Move From California to Florida & More: Daily Recap (6/19/24)

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Employees are suing Disney over the failed move from California to Florida, a crowdfunding campaign starts for the family of the Club 33 manager who passed away, and a new survey finds that almost half of parents go into debt to take their kids on Disney vacations — all this and more in today’s daily … Read more

DVC Announces Welcome Home Weeks & More: Daily Recap (6/18/24)

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Disney Vacation Club announces “Welcome Home Weeks,” Disney Cruise Line releases its itineraries for fall 2025 – spring 2026, and the afternoon virtual queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure previews goes unavailable — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, January 18, 2024. Daily Recap for January 1, 2024 Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Stitch Corkcicle Water Bottle Sling Bag Now Available at Disney Springs

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A new Stitch Corkcicle water bottle sling bag is now available at the brand’s kiosk in Disney Springs, featuring the blue alien’s iconic ears. Stitch Corkcicle Water Bottle Sling Bag – $69.95 We spotted the bag on a display shelf alongside other Disney and Star Wars licensed water bottle sling bags, like the Darth Vader … Read more

Drunk Guest Assaults Cast Member at EPCOT & More: Daily Recap (6/17/24)

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A drunk guest assaults a Cast Member at EPCOT, a new Test Track logo is revealed, and Disney Springs area water taxis return — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, June 17, 2024. Daily Recap for January 1, 2024 Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs New Merchandise Disneyland … Read more

Disneyland Reveals Magic Key-Exclusive 2024 Pride Nite Patch

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Ahead of Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite on June 18 and 20, 2024 at Disneyland Resort, a first look at the Magic Key-exclusive event patch has been revealed. Magic Key-Exclusive Pride Nite Patch Shared by the Disneyland Magic Key account on Instagram, Magic Key holders attending the sold-out Pride Nite will be able to pick … Read more

CineSational Drone Show Nighttime Spectacular Debuts at Universal Studios Florida

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A brand new nighttime spectacular, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, has officially debuted at Universal Studios Florida. The drone show also utilizes water screens, fountains, lasers, and more special effects, highlighting fan-favorite properties from Universal Studios films and park attractions. CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular Directional signage with the daily showtime was set up to show guests … Read more

‘Hogwarts Always’ Harry Potter Castle Projection Show Debuts at Universal Orlando Resort

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As part of their summer 2024 offerings, Universal Orlando Resort has debuted a new castle projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure, titled “Hogwarts Always.” ‘Hogwarts Always’ Nighttime Show This show is described by Universal Orlando as one that “takes you on a magical journey through a school year … Read more

Full List (With Prices) of Epic Universe Preview Center Merchandise

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The Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk Orlando is now open. In addition to enjoying the park’s model, guests can also purchase merchandise inspired by four of the park’s lands: Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, and Super Nintendo … Read more

Navy Veteran Passes Away After Ignoring Chest Pains to Give His Family Perfect Visit to Magic Kingdom, Here’s How You Can Help His Children

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Chad Bechhold, 41, who had recently retired from the military and was expecting a new baby, was on a Walt Disney World vacation with his family when he began to feel bad chest pains on St. Patrick’s Day. The sudden pain got worse the closer he got to the Magic Kingdom. Veteran Passes Away After … Read more

Tour the Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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The Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando is now open, offering guests a first look at the upcoming theme park opening in 2025. We were able to see it for ourselves during a soft opening on Wednesday evening. Epic Universe Preview Center Opens to Guests The Preview Center takes over the space formerly … Read more

Lead Creative Behind Galactic Starcruiser Leaves Disney Imagineering & More: Daily Recap (6/12/24)

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The lead creative behind Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser exits Imagineering, Disney casts its live-action Moana, and Tom and Eric share their honest review of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Daily Recap for January 1, 2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World … Read more

Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ Reboot Loses Director Again

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Another director has stepped down from helming Marvel Studios’ “Blade” reboot, starring Mahershala Ali. ‘Blade’ Director Exits According to Deadline, the film’s (second) director, Yann Demange, has exited the reboot. He has been attached to the film since it was announced in 2019, though replaced Bassim Tariq in 2022 when the latter left the project. … Read more

Magic Kingdom Guest Refills Water Bottle with Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Water Feature & More: Daily Recap (6/11/24)

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A guest uses a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train water feature to fill up their water bottle, what did and didn’t happen with the EPCOT reimagining, and Disneyland Resort reportedly cutting more entertainment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Daily Recap for June 11, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more

Taylor Swift Will Not Appear in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’

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It has been confirmed that singer-songwriter and actor Taylor Swift will not make an appearance in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Taylor Swift Not in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ The update comes exclusively from Entertainment Weekly, who were able to confirm that Swift will not be in the film releasing next month. Swift … Read more

Country Bear Musical Jamboree Opening Date Announced & More: Daily Recap (6/10/24)

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An opening date announced for Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Josh D’Amaro teases more Walt Disney World announcements, and new concept art released for “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, June 10, 2024. Daily Recap for January 1, 2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more

New ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Bus Wrap Debuts at Walt Disney World

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Just in time for the media preview of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, a new bus wrap featuring characters from “The Princess and the Frog” has debuted at Walt Disney World Resort. The Princess and the Frog Bus Wrap The bus features Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, Louis, Charlotte La Bouff, Naveen’s parents, and Tiana’s … Read more