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Two new special treats for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World arrived at the Emporium today. Walt Disney World 50th Chocolate Truffles & Solid Chocolate Card – $22.99 The chocolate card in the center depicts Cinderella Castle with Mickey & Minnie in their celebration outfits. The Walt Disney World logo and “The Most Magical … Read more
Every day, more ways to celebrate the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration appear. Chase Bank and Visa have also joined the celebration with a new EARidescent design for their Disney Rewards Credit Cards. On the Disney Rewards Card website, you can select the new design for new or current cards. Other designs are themed … Read more
With all the ongoing refurbishments for the 50th Anniversary, Main Street, U.S.A. has seen everything from golden lampposts to brand new window displays. Now, the iconic marquee of the Emporium returned from refurbishment, looking bright and shiny. The red sign pops with the refreshed painting, and the lettering appears to have been touched up to … Read more
As the Main Street Confectionery refurbishment moves closer to completion, the windows have been updated to reflect their new corporate sponsor, Mars. The new Mars logos can be seen at the tops of the windows. Mars candy brands are promoted along the bottom of the windows. Even at the bay window, the Main Street Confectionery … Read more
As with many elements around the Walt Disney World resort, the Cinderella Castle Stage has been going through a complete refurbishment, as we reported before the 50th Anniversary festivities begin. Today, we noticed that a (probably) temporary platform has been installed. The platform looks to be on wooden block risers. While the platform is large, … Read more
There are two side-by-side food booths themed to Carnival of Carnage at Halloween Horror Nights 30, and we stopped by the Carnival Courtyard to try some deep-fried treats. The booths are on the streets of New York, facing Battery Park. The left booth is Jack’s Place, and the right booth is Carnival Courtyard. Carnival Courtyard
Work on elements for the new Disney KiteTails show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been steadily growing over the past few weeks. The huts along the dock, possibly themed corrals for the kites, have continued to add elements and today was no exception. Lots of colors have been added to the previously bare structures. Hues … Read more
According to the Disney Parks Blog, Cirque du Soleil artists are excited to see their fellow team members as well as return to their “iconic white tent at Disney Springs.” The artists, as they are called, have begun warming up their acrobatic skills in preparation for the new upcoming show Drawn to Life. Speaking to … Read more
Guests at Universal Orlando Resort looking to take home magic mementos of their trip to Diagon Alley and beyond have many new choices. Hogwarts House Keychains – $16.00 Each house has its colors, mascot, and name included along the front. The house mascots can detach somewhat from the keychain frame. Noble Collection Hedwig Plush – … Read more
Good morning everyone, and welcome to another fantastic day at Walt Disney World! Join us on our adventure around Magic Kingdom today, where we’ll discover all of the latest updates in store at this beautiful park. Let’s jump in! “It’s good to be bad!” Get ready to look wickedly stylish in this new Maleficent Spirit … Read more
For those lucky guests with membership to Disneyland’s exclusive Club 33, a new whimsical collectors mug, based on “it’s a small world,” will be arriving in time for the attraction’s 55th Anniversary. News of the mug, designed by artist Henrik Van Ryzin broke on his Instagram account. Henrik was very excited, and went on to … Read more
Walt Disney World operating hours have been changed at all four theme parks for select dates in both October and November. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom operating hours for October 3 and October 4, were 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The hours have now been extended, and the park will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 … Read more
Lightning Lane is making its presence known at the Disneyland Resort, with Fastpass kiosks already removed in both parks. Today, we noticed four big attractions in Disneyland have joined the procession of disappearing kiosks: Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Indiana Jones Adventure. Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure also … Read more
Fans of Disney’s Photo Pass Service in the Disneyland Resort have a new central location to view and purchase photos, as well as link the service to their passes, called Photo Concierge. The Photo Concierge is located in the esplanade between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure at the Newsstand. A sign lets guests know that … Read more
Today is a happy day for guests at Disneyland as long-time favorite restaurant Carnation Cafe reopened on Main Street, U.S.A. Guests have been encouraged to book reservations online, with the restaurant now seemingly booked up through the month. However, walk-ups are accepted as availability allows. We visited Carnation Cafe to take in some new breakfast … Read more
With the recent news that Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin was the next attraction to get a “cultural sensitivity update”, work has already begun on bringing new life to the Mickey’s Toon Town original attraction. While Benny the Cab remains in full 3-D splendor, Roger himself has gone flat as the entry sign has been … Read more
