REVIEW: New Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake is a Sticky-Sweet Treat at Disneyland

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Disneyland has debuted a Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake Wand that’s looked quite intriguing. It’s a homemade marshmallow wand on a stick coated in caramel and white chocolate (just like the churro toffee wand), then dusted in shortcake crumbs and strawberry flavored flecks. The Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake Wand looks delicious with … Read more

Starspeeder 1000 From Star Tours Cut From Final Version of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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When new scenes were added for Star Tours including being placed in the middle of the Exegol battle scene, guests looked out for the Starspeeder 1000 vehicle in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”. Well, a recent tweet from Jean-Denis Haas, Associate Animation Supervisor at ILM, stated that the vehicle was originally in the Exegol … Read more

Extra Magic Hours Adjusted Through August 2020 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As crowds swell at Disney’s Hollywood Studios due to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and the upcoming Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney has adjusted Extra Magic Hours. To accommodate for the increasing crowds, Extra Magic Hours have shifted to the evening from the morning through August 2020. Since Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been … Read more

Park Hours Extended, Extra Magic Hours Adjusted in March 2020 at the Magic Kingdom

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Disney has adjusted park hours at the Magic Kingdom for March 2020. As a result of the adjusted hours Extra Magic Hours in affected days have also been adjusted. March 2020 March 1, 6, 7: Park Hours Extended to 9 PM (Previously 8 PM) March 8-16 & 18-31: Park Hours Extended to 10 PM (Previously 9 PM) … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Ink & Paint Collection Sweatshirt Draws Into Stores at Disneyland

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Another piece of merchandise has made its way into stores at Disneyland as part of the Ink & Paint Collection. This sweatshirt features a full zip front with designs on both the front and the back in the ink & paint style, with the sleeves covered in sketches. This white full zip sweatshirt features various … Read more

PHOTOS: New Ink & Paint Collection Mouse Ear Headband Debuts at Disneyland

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An ear headband is the newest piece of merchandise in the Ink & Paint collection at Disney Parks. This mouse ear headband features the same sketch style art on the ears that are synonymous with the collection, with additional elements to make these ears truly unique. Let’s take a look! The sketch design styling covers … Read more

Walt Disney World Cancels and Modifies Numerous Nighttime Performances, Adjusts Resort Transportation Tonight Due to High Winds

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Strong winds in the Orlando area has caused Disney to adjust or cancel many shows, dessert parties, and transportation services. The following is the current status given by Disney as current conditions allow. In an abundance of caution, we are making adjustments to our entertainment and transportation operations this evening due to high winds in … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Railroad Track Being Re-Installed and Tomorrowland Berm Nearing Completion at Magic Kingdom

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We come to you today with updates on the Walt Disney World Railroad and the Tomorrowland berm at the Magic Kingdom. Equipment was seen today staged for the reinstallation of track for the railroad near Tomorrowland, where it was torn up for TRON Lightcycle Run and berm improvements. Looking out of the monorail, we can … Read more

Disney Files Patent on Haptic Floor System for Large Vibration-Based Effects in Rides and Attractions

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It’s patent application time once again! A recent filing shows that Disney is developing technology that could be used to simulate vibrating ground effects. Of course, this technology could be for any upcoming ride or attraction, but what stuck out the most was this description, “when a super strong fictional character strikes the floor nearby,” … Read more

Kirk Douglas, Cinema Legend and Star of ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’, Dead at 103

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Legendary Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas died today at the age of 103, as first reported by People magazine. Douglas was known by Disney fans for his role as Ned Land in the classic film “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”. Douglas’ other role for Disney was in the Touchstone Pictures film “Tough Guys” where he played … Read more

PHOTO: Animatronic’s Hand Falls Off Mid-Show at Carousel of Progress in the Magic Kingdom

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According to user ColtsMcgee on Reddit, John’s hand fell off today during a performance of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Based on the image, it appears his right hand fell off during the first scene, or the 1900’s section of the show. This isn’t the first incident for the Carousel of Progress in recent memory, … Read more

REVIEW: Raspberry Cookies and Cream Bread Pudding is a Sweet and Savory Delight at Pacific Wharf Café in Disney California Adventure

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It’s still wintertime at Disney California Adventure and Pacific Wharf Café has you covered with a Seasonal Bread Pudding. This bread pudding comes with Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Filling topped with Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Cookie Crumbles. We found this to be an overall solid dessert option at the park, but not a bonafide … Read more

Select Rooms to be Without Water Late at Night Due to Construction at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge This Week

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Construction work will be impacting guests staying in select rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on February 5-7. Work will take place between the hours of 11:30 PM and 5 AM and work will begin tonight, February 5th. Work taking place tonight will affect rooms ending in “35” through “59” on or below the seventh floor … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Entrance Refurbishment Begins this Week

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The entrance, or porte-cochère, of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is being refurbished starting this week. Areas under refurbishment include airline check-in, Disney Cruise Line, Disney’s Magical Express, and valet service. Disney’s Magical Express luggage drop off/pickup area will be closed off to construct a new ramp. The valet kiosk will be moved to a new … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Pinocchio’ MagicBand Magically Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Another new MagicBand is now available at Walt Disney World, and this time the design is for the Disney animated film “Pinocchio”. Printed on a blue MagicBand, this design features multiple characters from the movie, perfect for any fan of Pinocchio or Jiminy Cricket. Curiously the design overlaps the black border on one side of … Read more

PHOTOS: Land Cleared for Entrance to Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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One of our reporters visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to document updates on the upcoming Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Toy Story Land. The new table-service restaurant is located by the Woody statue at the entrance of Toy Story Land, where land was recently cleared. Looking down Toy Story Land towards the entrance, we see the … Read more