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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/30/21 (‘Sea’ The Freshly Remodeled Manatee Rehabilitation Center at The Seas with Nemo and Friends, 2021 Belgium International Food and Wine Festival Booth, Star Wars Merchandise Lands at Creations Shop, and More)

October 4, 2021

Good morning from a gorgeous day here at EPCOT! We are less than 24 hours away from Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and we absolutely cannot wait. Today seemed to be the calm before the storm inside this park, but we found our fair share of surprises, so let’s jump in! We dived down … Read more

PHOTOS: New Character Flannel Shirts and Hoodies Arrive For the Fall Season at Walt Disney World Resort

October 4, 2021

Fall weather might not have made it yet to Walt Disney World Resort, but some new warm flannel shirts and hoodies have arrived, joining other flannel favorites and festive sweaters to get guests in the spirit. Forky Flannel Hoodie – $64.99 Everyone’s favorite character from “Toy Story 4,” Forky, is featured on this red flannel … Read more

REVIEW: The 50th Anniversary Tiramisu at Primo Piatto in Disney’s Riviera Resort is Perfectly Plain

October 4, 2021

Guests at Disney’s Riviera Resort have recently been treated to some new merchandise to commemorate their visit, and now, thanks to Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, they can also try a new treat as well at Primo Piatto. 50th Anniversary Tiramisu – $5.99 The packaging is simple with nothing to note the 50th Anniversary, at … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hogwarts Christmas Stockings Bring Holiday Cheer to Universal Orlando Resort

October 4, 2021

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While guests at Universal Studios Florida have been having a scary good time thanks to Halloween Horror Nights, another holiday already has merchandise creeping into stores. In a festive treat for Harry Potter fans at the Universal Orlando Resort, every good Witch and Wizard can now have their very own Hogwarts House stocking to hang … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘The Magic is Calling’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With 50th Anniversary Flotilla

October 4, 2021

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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is in full swing, and the celebration is getting wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the arrival of Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto on an EARidescently decorated 50th Anniversary flotilla. Mickey and the gang are excited to see everyone around the waterways of Animal Kingdom. The flotilla makes a longer stop … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/3/21): Tiffins Debuts Specialty 50th Anniversary Dinner, Disney KiteTails Performances Resume After Kite Accident, JAMMitors Bring Their Show to World Celebration, and More

October 4, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, October 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Frightening New Halloween Horror Nights 30 Patches and Candles Creep Into Universal Studios Florida

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

Halloween Horror Nights “30 Years, 30 Fears” has given guests to Universal Studios Florida plenty of options in the way of merchandise, with everyone from Frankenstein and his Bride to the “ghost with the most,” Beetlejuice. Today, we checked out some newly arriving themed patches and scented candles. Frankenstein Iron On Patch – $11.00 The … Read more

PHOTOS: New 2021 Limited Edition and Annual Passholder Halloween Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

October 2, 2021

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The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has arrived, but Halloween has not been forgotten. Last week, we told you about the latest Halloween apparel arriving at Magic Kingdom. Now, new limited edition and Annual Passholder Halloween pins have been released. Limited Edition Halloween Pins – $19.99 each. One pin features characters from “The Aristocats.” … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT 9/26/21 (Starbucks ‘Been There’ Series Pin Featuring Figment Flies into EPCOT, Incredibles Artwork Arrives at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and More)

September 29, 2021

“Once upon a time, there was a Magic Kingdom made of hopes and childhood fantasies. A timeless place where every land was filled with wonder. A place where everyone who entered its gates would be given the gift of the young at heart.” Hello and welcome to another magical day at Walt Disney World! With … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 50th Anniversary Pressed Pennies and Collectible Medallions

October 18, 2021September 29, 2021

Just days away from the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, more merchandise commemorating the event is showing up. Earlier, we told you about the new 50th anniversary pressed pennies and collectible coins at EPCOT. Pennies and medallions inspired by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are also available. There are eight designs available in this pressed … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts Acceptance Letter Journal Arrives at Universal Studios Florida

September 29, 2021

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For guests visiting Universal Studios Florida, it has been a year plentiful with new Wizarding World of Harry Potter items to choose from. The collection of stationery items themed to the boy wizard grows with the arrival of the Hogwarts Acceptance Letter style journal. Hogwarts Acceptance Letter Journal – $25.00 The journal looks just like … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/28/21): Vault Collection Merchandise Released, Full List of 50th Anniversary Food, Amazon and Disney Partner for In-Room Virtual Assistant, Liquid Layer Gets Paved Over, and More

September 28, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: “Future World” Name Already Being Replaced by “Neighborhoods” in EPCOT

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

Yesterday, we told you that the Walt Disney World website was now referring to the ‘lands’ of EPCOT by their “neighborhood” names. The site no longer uses the classic “Future World” name, and now those new names are showing up in the park itself. Disney originally announced that the neighborhoods would officially debut with “The … Read more

REVIEW: Pumpkin No-Melt Ice Cream from Honeydukes in Hogsmeade is Too Sweet a Treat at Universal Studios Florida

September 28, 2021

While a lot of the food focus at Universal Studios revolves around Halloween Horror Nights lately, there are still other magical tasting treats to try. One such treat is located at Honeydukes inside Hogsmeade village in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The pink and green sweet shop is a favorite of Harry Potter fans, specializing in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Harry Potter “Exploring Diagon Alley” Merchandise Collection and Hogwarts House Signs Appear in Universal Studios Florida

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

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Fans of Harry Potter continue to reap the benefits of the “Boy who lived” and his popularity with another bounty of newly arriving products to Universal Studios Florida. Exploring Diagon Alley Accessory Pouch – $20.00 The entire “Exploring Diagon Alley” set is colorful and has a retro postcard feel to them. This accessory pouch is … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Horror Nights 2021 Jack the Clown Light-Up Collectors Cup Arrives at Universal Studios Florida

September 28, 2021

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Guests this year at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida have been enjoying all kinds of treats, drinks and merchandise. One such item combines both drinking and merchandise in one scary package and fans can pick up their own Halloween Horror Nights 2021 Jack the Clown collectors cup. The cup is located at the … Read more