PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disneyland 8/26/21 (Princess Week, Main Street Pumpkin Festival, Haul-o-Ween, and Haunted Mansion Holiday Installations)

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We had a very busy day checking up on all the Halloween decorations going into the park and we found tons of new merchandise along the way. Come along with us as we run all over the Disneyland Resort! Disney California Adventure Halloween is fast approaching and we saw signs of it all over both … Read more

Magic Key Sales Wait Time Jumps to Over an Hour

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Magic Key sales opened at 10:15 a.m. today to much anticipation. Upon entry into the virtual waiting room, the wait immediately shot up to “more than an hour.” Once purchased, reservation dates can be booked by the newly-minted Key Holders. Availability stretches for 90 days at a time, leaving the booking window open from today, … Read more

Magic Key Passes for Disneyland Resort Now On Sale

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Today, Magic Key membership went on sale for the first time. The new program replaces the defunct Annual Pass program, which was suspended during the COVID-19 shutdown and subsequently cancelled in January. Dubbed a “frequent visitor program” rather than an annual pass by Disney CEO Bob Chapek, the Magic Key program opts for fewer benefits … Read more

Disney Converts Boo Bash Tickets to Park Admission for Rained-Out Event

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Even Disney can’t fight the weather. Last night’s Disney After Hours Boo Bash was affected by inclement weather, an unavoidable possibility during Florida’s summer season. Attendees received an email from Disney after the cancellation of the night’s entertainment offerings. As is standard procedure, hard-ticketed event admissions are automatically converted into one-day-one-park tickets for the theme … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Face Mask Policy Allows for Maskless Photos

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After the announcement that sailings would commence once again on August 9, the specifics of COVID-19 safety measures were released. In the initial release, it was stated that guests must wear masks at all times indoors except while in staterooms and while stationary for eating or drinking. But a recent change has loosened that protocol … Read more

PHOTOS: Caro-Seuss-el Refurbishment Underway at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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After abruptly closing earlier this month due to badly-needed structural repairs, the Caro-Seuss-el refurbishment is underway in earnest. We stopped by Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure to check in on the progress. The Caro-Seuss-el is a fun twist on the classic carrousel, with a multicolored menagerie of fantastical creatures. The creatures have been … Read more

REVIEW: Lombard’s Seafood Grille Annual Passholder Lobster Mac Short on Lobster, Heavy on Mac at Universal Studios Florida

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It’s Annual Passholder appreciation month at Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve loaded up on the new UOAP merchandise, gorged ourselves on the UOAP exclusive Maloney Stack and sipped on quite possibly the finest Starbucks drink ever, meant for UOAP members only. Now it’s time to get even classier with a lobster mac and cheese from Lombard’s … Read more