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“Accio merchandise!” A new set of Harry Potter character wand pens and bookmarks magically appeared inside the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. These new pieces are from the Noble Collection, like the Dark Wizard Wand Collection we spotted recently in Knockturn Alley. Severus Snape Wand Pen and Bookmark – $15 Each set includes a pen … Read more
The Swan and Dolphin resort hotels near EPCOT at Walt Disney World are expanding with a new location called The Swan Reserve, which is set to open on September 1. This new hotel will offer couples new wedding venues for their special day, including a rooftop option that offers incredible views of Walt Disney World. … Read more
ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE! We had a wild encounter with poster-replica lithographs that just arrived inside the Jurassic World Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. They are reproductions of the posters in the locker area of Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Islands of Adventure. VelociCoaster Lithograph – $17 Commemorate this historic year of the opening … Read more
The Rotunda Bistro, one of the seven new marketplaces featured at this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, is preparing to open officially for the start of the festival tomorrow, July 15. Cash registers have been setup just outside of the main entrance of The American Adventure. Just past the doors inside, napkins and … Read more
Our sympathetic vibrations have made a new Haunted Mansion t-shirt appear inside of Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom. Haunted Mansion Tie Dye T-Shirt – $36.99 We have seen a few other new pieces of Haunted Mansion apparel arrive recently, but this is the first tie dye shirt we’ve seen in a while. “Beware of hitchhiking … Read more
After a 16-month closure, the EPCOT monorail line is finally returning to service once again at Walt Disney World. At the end of June, we spotted Cast Members training on the station, hinting at the possible future return. Guests will be able to utilize this form of transportation once more, without having to rely solely … Read more
Announced mid-way through the end credits for the season one finale, “Loki” has officially been renewed for season two. A special image appears of a case file with a stamp stating the renewal news. When it first premiered back in June, the series saw the highest viewership ratings ever for Disney+, so it is no … Read more
Animal, our favorite crazed percussionist from The Muppets, recently vacationed at Disneyland park. Cast Members caught up with him during his wild holiday shopping spree on Main Street, U.S.A. In the video, you can see that Animal is making quite the mess while shopping for ornaments. He even takes a bite of a poisonous apple from “Snow … Read more
Two popular Magic Kingdom snacks have relocated to Westward Ho in Frontierland. We stopped by to see how these have held up over the years. Jalapeño Poppers – $5.49 Breaded Jalapeño Peppers stuffed with Nacho Cheese served with Ranch Dressing The temperature of these poppers is perfect. The breading on the outside also has a … Read more
The longtime pianist and entertainer at EPCOT’s Rose & Crown Pub, Pam Brody, sadly passed away on July 11. Since the news broke, the Disney community has mourned the loss of one of their favorite entertainers from the park. Nicknamed “The Button Lady” for her extravagant outfits, Brody worked for Walt Disney World for over … Read more
The nominations for the 73rd Emmy Awards have been released, and “WandaVision” is up for a grand total of 23 nominations. The Disney+ original series came in third place for the highest amount of nominations, with “The Mandalorian” coming ahead along with “The Crown” at 24 nominations each. A few of the nominations for “WandaVision” … Read more
Almost two years ago, as work was really just starting on Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, the classic pillars on either side of the Universe of Energy pavilion were painted a dark orange in preparation for the new attraction. Now, for some reason, they’re being repainted again in gray, with alien … Read more
First announced at the beginning of June, Disney has now released an official trailer for the highly anticipated docuseries “Behind The Attraction” coming to Disney+ on July 21. Discover more about your favorite Disney Parks attractions, like Haunted Mansion, Star Tours, Jungle Cruise, and more in the original series from executive producers Dwayne Johnson, Dany … Read more
Disneyland Paris has posted an update regarding yesterday’s announcement of a new, mandatory “health pass,” shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, that is planned to start in the country on July 21. The update has been posted to the top of the Disneyland Paris website: The resort is stating that they are happy to be … Read more
Another animal has been welcomed into Disney’s Animal Kingdom family, as a Nile Hippopotamus has given birth just yesterday to a new calf. Lucky guests we able to spot the new baby yesterday while riding Kilimanjaro Safaris. The mother was nursing its child in a pool near the river bank. Disney’s Animal Kingdom also recently … Read more
