Disneyland Resort Express Bus Service Ceasing Operation January 7th, SuperShuttle at LAX on December 31st

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Two convenient ways to get from local airports to the Disneyland Resort will soon be no more. Coach USA announced today that they will be ending their “Disneyland Resort Express” bus service after January 7, 2020, bringing to an end the Disney sanctioned motorcoach service. “Coach USA Southern California has informed their client Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: First Wall Sections Installed as TRON Lightcycle Run Show Building Enclosure Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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Work is progressing on TRON Lightcycle Run as the future Magic Kingdom coaster’s show building is starting to be fully enclosed. Paneling is only on the lowest parts of the building at this moment, but soon the interior of the building will be obstructed from view in the park. Yesterday, two ride vehicles from TRON … Read more

Disney and Virgin Trains USA Confirm Talks to Build a Disney World Terminal Are in “Advanced Stages”

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In what is a welcome piece of news for guests visiting Disney World from outside the Orlando area, Disney and Virgin Trains USA are in advanced talks for a train station to built on or near the resort. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Michael Cegelis, Virgin’s EVP for Infrastructure, told local officials that talks with … Read more

Guest Arrested at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Possessing a Firearm

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Nathan Polit of Boynton Beach was arrested Sunday for possessing a firearm at the security checkpoint at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Polit claims he forgot to remove the 9 mm pistol from his backpack after taking it out of his car the night before. Polit was stopped at the … Read more

PHOTOS: Restrooms Added to Flight of Passage Queue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Thanks to Twitter user @ThatDisneyBoi_ we have found out that bathrooms have been installed in the middle of the Flight of Passage queue. These bathrooms will be a welcome addition in time for the busy holiday season, where wait times for Flight of Passage will exceed multiple hours. NEW BATHROOMS IN FLIGHT OF PASSAGE! pic.twitter.com/1pJuJtDC4t … Read more

BREAKING: “The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History” Returning to the Magic Kingdom for a Limited Time

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Good news! The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History is coming back later this month for a limited time. The fan-favorite show in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom will perform daily from December 23 to December 31. December 23-24 & 26-31: 9:05 AM 9:50 AM 10:25 AM 11:05 AM 12:50 PM 1:20 PM … Read more

Walt Disney World Dining Reservation System Currently Down; Online and Phone Reservations Unavailable

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UPDATE: As of 1:20 PM EST, the dining reservation system for Walt Disney World is once again operational. Guests can make dining reservations on the Walt Disney World website, My Disney Experience app, or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Disney does state that reservations made over the app or the website are the preferred methods, however. The … Read more

PHOTOS: New TRON Lightcycle Run Ride Vehicles and Photo Op Installed at the Magic Kingdom, Attraction Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today were surprised by two ride vehicles and a photo op for the TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster, opening at the park in 2021. Located outside of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Tomorrowland, this advertisement for the upcoming attraction is sure to intrigue many a guest. What was most … Read more

PHOTOS: New Dark Red Open Edition MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Dark red is the newest MagicBand color available at Walt Disney World, and it looks fresh. Complementing the existing red MagicBand, this new red color is much darker and more subtle. The new MagicBand packaging makes it much easier to examine the band before deciding to purchase it. We found the dark red MagicBand at … Read more

Magic Kingdom Park Hours Extended on Select Days in December and January

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Park hours at Magic Kingdom Park are being extended during the holiday season in anticipation of large crowds. Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have already had hours extended during this time period as well. Let’s take a look at the extended hours at the Magic Kingdom! December 2019 December 15, 20: Park hours … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Morning Hours Extended on Select Days in December and January

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More park hour extensions have been announced, and this time it is Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting into the act. All alterations to the park hours are occurring in the morning, so if you’re an early riser, Disney is letting you spend more time at the park. Let’s take a look at the changes! December 2019 … Read more

Animal Kingdom Park Hours Extended in December and January, Including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

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Due to anticipated demand, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended some park hours and shifted Extra Magic Hours in the coming weeks. Most notably, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are seeing extended park hours for more guests to enjoy the park. Take a look at the changes coming to the Animal Kingdom: December 25 – Park … Read more

Disney Developing New Interactive Device That Would Activate Audiovisual Effects

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Disney is developing a technology that is totally not like the interactive wand experiences over at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. According to this patent application, the user of a directional antenna (the wand in the image) would send a signal to a second interactive device which would then perform an audiovisual effect. Essentially … Read more

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Adding “Mining Tower Interactive Feature” As Part of Ongoing Reimagining

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A new construction permit filed by Walt Disney World states that “A new guest interactive feature to wash sand” is coming to Fort Wilderness Campground. As you may remember, Fort Wildness is undergoing a large scale refurbishment and reimagining as part of the construction of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. The permit doesn’t go into … Read more

Walt Disney World Security Cast Member Arrested Buck Naked During “Operation Santa’s Naughty List” Prostitution Sting

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According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, a Disney security guard named Rodney Davis showed up to a prostitution sting “buck naked”. The 56-year-old showed up to a Polk County home expecting to pay for sex from an undercover deputy. Sheriff Judd said, “This guy walked up to the front door of this home in … Read more

New Disney Patent Would Allow Costumed Characters to See Without Any Visible Viewpoints

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Theming is important for immersing guests into a story and is why many people flock to Disney Parks. One major challenge for Disney is to create realistic props and characters that not only look convincing, but can operate properly: The disclosure is directed to providing operator visibility through an object that occludes the view of … Read more