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After over 5 years, Disney seems to be giving up on making Duffy the Disney Bear the must-have souvenir at Disney Parks. The Duffy the Disney Bear walk-around character will greet guests in World Showcase at Epcot for the last time on October 3rd, 2015. A Daisy Duck meet and greet will replace the current … Read more
Because Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has become such a staple attraction in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, it’s often forgotten that along with Space Mountain and Splash Mountain, Big Thunder was not an original Magic Kingdom attraction when the park opened in 1971. And because Disney imagineers believed that Floridians wouldn’t be interested in a pirate story, … Read more
When the Disneyland Diamond Celebration was announced, we were never given an end date for all of the fun and festivities centered around the 60th brithday of the Happiest Place on Earth. Disney finally announced this week that the Celebration will not conclude until September 6th, 2016, so you still have plenty of time to … Read more
Since we first told the world of Disney Springs replacing and overlaying Downtown Disney back in March 2013, everyone has been wondering when the name change would finally take place. Next Tuesday, September 29th, the Downtown Disney name will be no more 20 years after it replaced the Disney Village. The name change comes 1 … Read more
Today was the big day at Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs as the long awaited Indiana Jones-themed offering opened to guests: Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar opens at 11:30am daily. They close at 12AM Sunday through Thursday and at 1AM on Friday and Saturday. Surprisingly, there is not a ‘no one under 21’ … Read more
I managed to visit the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the last week and I have some great newsworthy photos to share with you from my trip, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting around the Vacation Kingdom of the World: Disney Springs is now on all of the … Read more
Check out the full Epcot map just released for the 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Click the images to open an even bigger version.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2015 — Diamond Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: DMND) (“Diamond”) announced today that it has entered into a long-term strategic alliance agreement with Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort tied to its Pop Secret brand premium popcorn. Pop Secret popcorn is now the official popcorn of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and … Read more
The map for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom was finally released and most interestingly, the entertainment schedule has been revamped dramatically. Fireworks are now 30 minutes later than in previous years, while the first parade is 20 minutes later and the second a full 45 minutes later than last year. There are … Read more
Star Wars Weekends has been perhaps the most popular annual event in the history of Walt Disney World since it was introduced in 1997, so much so that it became an annual event in the early 2000’s at the then Disney-MGM Studios. Well, after 16 fantastic events, it seems Star Wars Weekends is being shelved … Read more
We know that starting next year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open late for guests to experience the park after dark, including the new Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular. While we still don’t know too much about this show or the other nighttime entertainment coming to the park in 2016, an interesting set of auditions … Read more
Everyday, the Magic Kingdom ferryboats transport thousands of guests to and from the park. Starting October 5th, they will also be used for a new nightly fireworks dessert cruise from which guests can see Wishes! or either of the holiday themed shows offered on special party nights. Since the cruise departs from the Transportation and … Read more
I managed to visit all 4 of the Walt Disney World theme parks within the last week, so let’s see what’s new and exciting around the Vacation Kingdom of the World in our latest photo report: The large columns in MouseGear are being refurbished Cool light-up Oogie Boogie for sale This great Pirates of the … Read more
With Force Friday upon us, Disney Parks has also released many Star Wars: The Force Awakens items that will be exclusive to the resort destinations, so you may want to save up a few more bucks for your next trip if you’re a Star Wars fan Open edition pin assortment BB-8 spinning top toy … Read more
Tokyo DisneySea opened its gate to guests on September 4th, 2001. The most ambitious Disney project at the time. Often referred to as one of the most unique Disney theme parks in the world, it is enjoyed by millions of guests every year. Earlier this year the Oriental Land Company announced a massive expansion to Tokyo DisneySea … Read more
Reservations are now open for a limited breakfast offering beginning November 1 at Sci-Fi-Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Right now you can book through January 23. Breakfast will be served from 8-10:15 a.m. and includes breakfast pastries and choice of appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage for $23.99, $12.99 ages 3 to 9. Attention, Earthlings… … Read more