FuelRod Kiosks at Disney Parks Being Changed to Remove “Free Unlimited Swapping” Graphic; Future Charge for Swapping Possible

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Since their arrival at Disney Parks, park guests have turned to countless trusted FuelRod kiosks for their first $30 FuelRod starter kit and enjoyed years of unlimited, free swapping once the battery ran out. However, FuelRod kiosks at Disney Parks have started to see the “Free Unlimited Swapping” graphic be removed. You may remember that … Read more

Disney Signs 10-Year Lease at Pinewood Studios in England as Battle Against Netflix for Production Talent in the U.K. Intensifies

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The Walt Disney Company has signed a 10-year lease for a majority of the resources at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Pinewood Studios, located about 20 miles outside of London city center, has numerous back lots, stages, and other production spaces. This deal comes soon after Netflix announced a deal with Pinewood’s Shepperton studios to create … Read more

Recent Disney Patent Application Indicates New “Smellitzer” Scent Technology Being Developed for Use at Disney Parks

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Have you ridden Soarin’ Around the World and noticed that you can smell scents that correspond with the scene on the screen? This is thanks to a technology called “smellitzers” that dispense a scent, similar to an air freshener, to help immerse guests in a story. Disney is trying to improve that technology so that … Read more

Disney Updates Map of Epcot’s Future World Showing Fountain of Nations, Starbucks, Club Cool, and Half of Innoventions Gone

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Disney is wasting no time in updating their maps to show the changes coming to Epcot. In fact, in the updated map of Epcot half of Innoventions West and the Fountain of Nations are completely gone. We posted earlier that work was starting soon, but now we can visualize how Future World will look very … Read more

REVIEW: New Hades Dog at Refreshment Corner for Halloween Time 2019 at Disneyland Park

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Fans of spicy food are in for a treat! We are back with a review of the Halloween themed Hades Dog at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park. Let’s take a look! Hades Dog – $11.49 Foot-long All-Beef Hot Dog, Harissa Aïoli, Lemon-Pickled Cucumbers, Oven-dried Tomatoes, Sauteéd Peppers and Feta served with choice of Sliced Apples … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Shake and Black Rose Dessert at Red Rose Taverne for Halloween Time 2019 at Disneyland Park

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Welcome back to Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! In this article, we are bringing you a review of the Black Rose Dessert and Pumpkin Spice Shake at Red Rose Taverne in Disneyland Park. Those with a sweet tooth should buckle up and get ready for our review! Black Rose Dessert – $6.99 Black Truffle … Read more

Possible Wi-Fi Upgrades Coming to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World

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According to permits filed with Orange County, improved Wi-Fi may be on the way to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. A slew of permits were filed today that indicated the “installation of Cat6a Cabling for Wi-Fi”. These permits were filed for locations all over the resort, from the Cozy Cone pool to the Check-In building. … Read more

Disney Developing a “Catapult” System to Improve Boat Ride Efficiency at Disney Parks

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Have you ridden Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, or any other similar boat ride, and been frustrated when the boats build up near the end of the ride? Boats build up and then start running into each other as more boats join the traffic jam, and it can be quite uncomfortable. Current boat rides … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Walt Disney Studios Park 9/5/19 (Construction, Crowds, Marvel, and More!)

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Welcome to Walt Disney Studios Park! Let’s take a look around the park! It was a perfect day to visit the park, even if it was a little bit on the chilly side! Cars Quatre Roues Rallye is behind walls for refurbishment and was taking up a bit of the walkway between Crush’s Coaster and … Read more

Crowds Remain Low Despite Lifting of Annual Passholder Blockout Dates Across Disneyland Resort

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Despite Disneyland opening one of the most anticipated lands in modern history, crowds at Disneyland have remained below average. Even months after opening, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has failed to drive the needle at Disneyland for reasons that seem to baffle management. As of today, September 4, all Disneyland Passholders can enter both Disneyland Park … Read more

Hurricane Dorian Update: Dorian Becomes the “Strongest Hurricane in Modern Record” To Hit The Bahamas, Florida Still in Cone of Uncertainty

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The 11:00 AM update from the National Hurricane Center is here and the NHC has stated that Hurricane Dorian is now the strongest hurricane in modern record to hit the northwestern Bahamas, making it stronger than Hurricane Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992. JUST IN: Hurricane Dorian has become the "strongest hurricane in … Read more

Hurricane Dorian Update: Florida Still in Cone of Uncertainty as the Hurricane Tracks East of the Sunshine State

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Hurricane Dorian continues to track east of Florida, meaning the eye of the storm is not expected to make landfall on the state. However, parts of Florida are still in the cone of uncertainty, as the storm could possibly end up hitting Florida. Florida is now in a tropical storm watch which is an improvement … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress on Space 220 Restaurant at Epcot

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Today we come to you with a construction update from Space 220 in Epcot’s Future World. This restaurant was recently named at the D23 Expo and will open this winter. Let’s take a look! Approaching from the loop on Test Track, we see that the outside of the building is getting primed for themed siding. … Read more

Hurricane Dorian Now Forecasted To Miss Florida, Cone of Uncertainty Still Includes Florida

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The forecasted track for Hurricane Dorian has been updated to miss Florida, with Dorian now expected to make landfall between Georgia and the Carolinas. Florida is not entirely safe however, as the state remains in the “Cone of Uncertainty” which means a shift in Dorian could put Florida directly in the path of the storm. … Read more

Hurricane Dorian Strengthens to a Category 4 Major Hurricane Ahead of Landfall in Florida

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According to the National Hurricane Center Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Dorian is still tracking to make landfall as a Category 4 storm north of West Palm Beach. Brevard County has started mandatory evacuations for some residents in the coastal regions. Here’s the latest update from the National Hurricane Center: Key … Read more

Hurricane Dorian Update: Impact On Central Florida Imminent, Anticipated To Make Landfall as a Category 4 Storm

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The National Hurricane Center has released its 11 pm update on Hurricane Dorian and the news has not gotten better. Hurricane hunter aircraft have reported back and found that Dorian has intensified to a Category 2 storm as it nears Florida. It is anticipated that the hurricane will make landfall with Florida as a massive … Read more