Character Meet and Greet Hours Shortened in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 20th

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A special event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, November 20 will impact the operating hours for the character meet and greets in DinoLand, U.S.A. Typically the characters in DinoLand, U.S.A. meet with guests until 7:15 PM on Wednesdays, but due to the special event, all characters will end their sets at 5:15 PM. Here … Read more

Multiple Performers Unveiled for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts; Dining Packages On Sale November 14th

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Multiple performers have been announced for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Notable names include Kissy Simmons, Alton Fitzgerald White, Kara Lindsay, and Kevin Massey. Let’s take a look at the current available schedule: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White 1/17 1/20-21 1/24 Heidi Blickenstaff and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Yoda “Star Wars” Lightsaber MagicBand Lands in Stores at Walt Disney World

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Star Wars fans can rejoice as a new Yoda MagicBand has been made available at Walt Disney World. This green MagicBand is presented on special Star Wars packaging and features an intense-looking Yoda ready to guide you on your adventures. The Star Wars packaging in itself is very cool with designs from the movies adorning the … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release “Lady and the Tramp” MagicBand Scampers into Walt Disney World

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A limited release Lady and the Tramp MagicBand has made its way into stores at Walt Disney World, just in time for the live action film debuting on Disney+. Cute art of Lady and Tramp and their puppies is set on a blue background and is a really well-designed MagicBand. Scamp, Annette, Collette, and Danielle (the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Overlay is No Joke at the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom

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The crew at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor is putting some “Ha Ha Ha” in their “Ho Ho Ho,” with a new show for everyone visiting the Monster World during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. That was the description of the overlay that Disney gave us earlier this year, so it was nice to finally see … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Holiday Overlay Speeds into Tomorrowland Speedway

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‘Tis the season and the Tomorrowland Speedway in the Magic Kingdom is getting into the mood with an all-new overlay. We posted about this overlay earlier this year and have been monitoring the decorations that have been added in the past few weeks. Here’s what the track looks like from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover: … Read more

Snow White’s Scary Adventures to Undergo Large Scale Refurbishment at Disneyland

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According to a permit filed with the City of Anaheim, Snow White’s Scary Adventures is to undergo an extensive refurbishment at Disneyland. The classic Fantasyland attraction will see improvements to everything from rockwork and projectors to the show sets and props themselves. Here’s the description of the permit “Tenant Improvement: 6,212 sq ft to remove … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Beats Analyst Expectations; Parks, Experiences and Products Segment Sees Massive Operating Income Growth

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The Walt Disney Company has announced its Q4 results, officially closing out the 2019 fiscal year. A $1.07 EPS beat analyst expectations of $0.95 with revenues of $19.1 billion vs. $19.05 billion expected. Disney shares jumped by 4.56% to $139.19 a share after the Q4 results announcement. Most significant was the staggering 17% increase in … Read more

New Virtual Reality Short “Myth: A Frozen Tale” To Debut at the World Premiere of “Frozen 2”

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A new virtual reality short, Myth: A Frozen Tale, will debut at the World Premiere of Frozen 2. Directed by Jeff Gipson, the short is inspired by the world of Frozen 2 and utilizes the latest VR technology, an original music score, and stylized art direction by Brittney Lee. At this time it is unknown … Read more

PHOTOS: Take a Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Disney Backstage Collection Subscription Boxes Featuring Haunted Mansion, Three Caballeros, and Emperor’s New Groove

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With the launch of the Disney Backstage Collection Subscription Box in September, fans now have the opportunity to discover a mystery canister each month, giving an exclusive look behind-the-curtain into untold stories and artwork straight from the Disney vault. The canisters all include a shirt, collectible pin, and a story card. Because each canister is … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Discounting Points at Aulani and Riviera Resort in Bid to Boost Sales

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According to DVCNews.com, Disney Vacation Club is discounting points at both Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and the upcoming Disney’s Riviera Resort. Now through December 16, Aulani points are discounted by more than 20% and as much as 10% at the Riviera. At Disney’s Riviera Resort credits range from $0 to $500 for 125 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Character Wind Up Spinning Pens Arrive at Disney Parks

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Three new Disney character inspired wind up spinning pens have made their way into stores at Disney Parks. Buzz Lightyear, Dumbo, and Simba are the three characters chosen to adorn the tops of these spinning pens. Buzz Lightyear, Dumbo, and Simba each have their own spinning pen! Simba Spinning Pen – $9.99 You can find … Read more

Disney+ and ESPN+ to Run Starz Ads as Part of Agreement to Regain Streaming Rights of Disney Films

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According to The Verge, Disney+ and ESPN+ will run ads for the premium cable channel as part of an agreement to regain streaming rights for Disney films. Disney previously licensed out films to be streamed by Starz, like Star Wars: The Force Awakens which as we have shared, will be available on Disney+. Here’s what The Verge has learned: … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Little Mermaid” and “The Muppets” Character Shirts Available Now at Disney Parks

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Two new The Little Mermaid and The Muppets shirts have made their way into Disney Parks. Each features the main logo on the front of the shirt with the right sleeve adorned with characters from the movie. We found The Little Mermaid shirt at Disney Springs and The Muppets shirt at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the generic Walt Disney World/Disneyland … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “The Mandalorian” MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World

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A limited-edition The Mandalorian MagicBand has hit shelves ahead of the TV show’s debut on November 12th on Disney+. Retailing for $34.99, this MagicBand is LE 1,500 and was found at The Dino Institute Gift Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The navy blue The Mandalorian MagicBand comes in a cool display box showcasing the limited edition of the … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Shares a Sneak Peek of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Coming to the Magic Kingdom

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party kicks off November 8 at Magic Kingdom Park with the debut of a magical new fireworks show that can be enjoyed from across the park. The skies above Magic Kingdom Park will sparkle to life this holiday season as visions of fireworks dance in the air during “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime … Read more