Reedy Creek Fire Department Releases Official Statement Regarding PeopleMover Smoke at the Magic Kingdom

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Yesterday afternoon, reports broke out of smoke and a possible fire at the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in the Magic Kingdom. Both the PeopleMover and the Astro Orbiter, which are housed in the same building, were evacuated. With the Reedy Creek Fire Department on the scene, the issue was resolved within the hour and both … Read more

PHOTOS: New Figment MagicBand Slap Bracelet Soars Into Walt Disney World

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UPDATE: Do note that these appear to have been an early release, as a few readers have informed us that these have been pulled from the shelves. Barring any connectivity issues that the previous set of MagicBand Slap Bracelets had, we expect them to return soon! One little slap of inspiration is at the heart … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Begins on Right Side of New Park Entrance Plaza at EPCOT

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Just a few weeks ago, a new entrance garden was unveiled at EPCOT revealing the old central planter as well as some new ones off to the left side of the park entrance. The sprawling garden entrance led to a set of walls where the new retro fountain is being worked on, but for the … Read more

PHOTOS: All-New Specialty Foods and Beverages Revealed for Disney Villains After Hours 2020 at the Magic Kingdom

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Get ready to let your inner villain out, because Disney Villains After Hours is coming back! That’s right, this popular after-hours event will be returning to the Magic Kingdom on select nights February 7 through July 10, 2020. This special nighttime event showcases some of your favorite Disney Villains and lets you experience the park … Read more

UPDATE: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter Reopen After Fire Department Inspection at the Magic Kingdom

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UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter have now reopened after inspection from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the smoke. Reports on social media are circulating regarding a possible fire in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The #PeopleMover in Tomorrowland has been shut … Read more

BREAKING: Possible Fire In Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

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UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter have now reopened after inspection from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. The full update can be found here. Reports on social media are circulating regarding a possible fire in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The #PeopleMover in Tomorrowland has been shut down as reports of some … Read more

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT To Be Hosted by Sam Eagle of The Muppets

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Last June, it was announced that Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue would be replacing Liberty Inn at The American Adventure in EPCOT. While the name certainly sounded… stately, we didn’t expect it to come with a hidden character twist. So far, we’ve seen concept art and even menu releases for the new barbecue … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Aerial Construction Update on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World Shows Tree Berm Taking Shape

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With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge open and Rise of the Resistance up and running, it would seem that all of the interstellar Star Wars offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been completed, but there’s one project still looming in the woods adjacent to Black Spire Outpost. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more colloquially known as … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Large Crowd of Guests Allowed to Enter Magic Kingdom Without Scanning MagicBands or Tickets Due to Technical Difficulties at Park Entrance This Afternoon

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UPDATE – 1:07 PM: Touch points are back up and running at the Magic Kingdom. UPDATE – 12:41 PM: Cast Members are now using iPads to scan guests in as a back-up method while the physical touch points at the park appear to still be down. Entrance issues are also being reported by guests at … Read more

REVIEW: Bar Riva at Disney’s Riviera Resort Offers Some of the Best-Valued Dishes of Any Disney World Lounge

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If there’s anywhere to be on the French or Italian Riviera, it’s waterside, and there’s no better place to grab a bite in between bouts of frolicking in the S’il Vous Play water area and swimming in the Riviera Pool of Disney’s Riviera Resort than Bar Riva. This breezy, open-air eatery brings together the best … Read more

New Walt Disney World Gift Card, Florida Resident, and Annual Passholder Resort Hotel Offers Extended for Spring 2020

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It’s always a great morning when offers on your next stay at the Walt Disney World Resort are released… and extended! First announced back in October, many Disney Resort hotel room offers have been extended for the new year. Check out all of the details below! Give The Gift of a Magical Stay – Save … Read more

PHOTOS: New Luxo Ball and “Finding Nemo” Pixar MagicBands Swim and Bounce Into Walt Disney World

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Pixar fans will get a real kick at the sight of these two new MagicBands to hit the shelves at Walt Disney World. New open-edition MagicBands themed to PIXAR’s famous Luxo Ball and Crush and Squirt from Finding Nemo and Turtle Talk with Crush at The Seas with Nemo & Friends have arrived at EPCOT. … Read more

Changes to Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Select Dates in February

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Disney Resort hotel guests looking to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios while taking advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit should note that Morning Extra Magic Hours have shifted to Evening Extra Magic Hours on certain dates in February. On February 2, 9, 16, and 23, Morning Extra Magic Hours have been changed to Evening Extra … Read more

7:00 AM Park Opening Extended Through January 26th on Select Mornings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days in early 2020. Park Hours have been extended to 7 AM for additional days in January, presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Here are the dates for the extended early openings: January 17 – 20, 2020: Park hours extended … Read more

Summer 2020 Free Dining Plan Offer Now Available for Walt Disney World

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“Free Dining” is back at Walt Disney World for 2020! With this offer, guests can enjoy a FREE dining plan when purchasing a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with Park Hopper option. Book through January 16, 2020 for arrivals most nights June 27 … Read more

Disney+ Reveals First Look at New and Original Content (Lizzie McGuire, Muppets Now, The Mandalorian, and More) Premiering in 2020

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Happy New Year from Disney+! This morning, the streaming service shared a first look at its exciting slate of original and exclusive content set to premiere in 2020. In 2020, Disney+ subscribers can look forward to a diverse line-up of new content including the highly anticipated return of Hilary Duff in “Lizzie McGuire,” the original … Read more