PHOTOS: Credit Card Chip Readers Now Being Activated Throughout EPCOT

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In 2017, Walt Disney World started phasing out the old Mickey design on the MagicBand readers for merchandise, food and beverage, and front desk areas in favor of generic black RFID readers. Then in 2018, credit card chip readers were installed at resort front desks. However, for being the premier place for spending money, they’ve … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Parks Reveals Behind The Scenes Look at New Cirque du Soleil Show Coming to Disney Springs

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Physical feats that amaze. Performances that require astounding athletic skill. A score that shakes the soul. A story that tugs deeply at the heart. Each of these are qualities of a Cirque du Soleil production that together leave spectators in awe. Today Disney has shared a first look inside the new, yet-to-be-named Cirque du Soleil … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Christmas Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Walt Disney World

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It isn’t the holidays until you can cuddle up with a warm beverage and your favorite Christmas mug, and now the newest holiday Disney Parks Starbucks mugs are finally in stores at Walt Disney World! The mugs feature a Christmas tree design, but if you look very closely, you can spot different park icons across … Read more

Adam Lamberg To Reprise Role as Gordo in Upcoming “Lizzie Mcguire” Reboot on Disney+

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Hey now, hey now! This is what dreams are made of. Adam Lamberg is set to reprise his fan-favorite role, David “Gordo” Gordon, a recurring character in the upcoming Disney+ series “Lizzie McGuire.” Lamberg originated the role of Gordo, Lizzie’s best friend, whose intelligence, creativity and wry observations about middle school life made him a bit of an outcast – except to his inner circle of friends. Production on … Read more

PHOTOS: Changes Come to FastPass+ Selection Interface in Latest Update to My Disney Experience App

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Today, My Disney Experience introduced a new interface to the FastPass+ selection process on your mobile device. Now, in addition to having expanded options to streamline your Disney Resort hotel check-in, you also have different options available for FastPasses. Let’s check out the new look for the in-app FastPass selection process. While the overall selection … Read more

John Williams’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite Nominated for 2020 Grammy Award

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Earlier this year, we got our first listen at the music from Galaxy’s Edge. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite, composed by the legendary John Williams, was an instant hit with Star Wars and theme park fans alike, and now it’s even nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award. The track is in the running … Read more

New COACH Designer Collection Mickey Ear Headband Coming to Disney Parks November 22nd

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If you liked the COACH x Star Wars collaboration and need even more premium ears to add to your headband collection, look no further than these new leather COACH ears coming to Disney Parks this Friday. These ears feature genuine leather construction with orange contrast stitching throughout and embossed cut-out floral accents with colored centers. … Read more

Episode 3 of The Imagineering Story – “The Midas Touch” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday

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Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ third episode, “The Midas Touch,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 22nd. This third episode covers how Michael Eisner and Frank Wells saved Imagineering and encouraged widespread growth. They made Disney cool and relevant with teenagers. Every design project the Imagineers touched turned to gold. … Read more

Space 220 Restaurant Now Hiring for Key Front of House Positions at EPCOT

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In space, no one can hear you cook. When we last checked in on the status of Space 220, which is arguably the most highly-anticipated restaurant (supposedly) opening this year, we found out that the planned Executive Chef, Theo Schoenegger, had abandoned ship. With just weeks before the restaurant’s expected Winter opening date, it appears … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Baby Yoda” Makes an Appearance Hidden Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Spoiler Warning: If you haven’t seen “The Mandalorian” yet, a.) You’re missing out, and b.) You’re probably wondering why #BabyYoda has been trending all over social media these past few weeks. While this post may shed some light on that, it might also contain some inadvertent spoilers. I have spoken. With the launch of Disney+, … Read more

PHOTOS: Bridge Platform Installed For Upcoming Walkway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom

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Today marks a major milestone in the progress of the upcoming walkway linking Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom. We recently saw the rotating dial mechanism installed, but now the bridge platform has finally been attached to its rotating base. Between hurricane season and other delays, work has laid somewhat stagnant here, but with … Read more

Magic Kingdom Operating Hours Extended on Select Dates in December and January 2020

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Park hours at Magic Kingdom have been extended on certain dates in December and January. Guests planning on visiting the park on the affected dates should make note of the earlier opening times and later closing times for the Magic Kingdom. December: December 7, 14, 21-24, 26-31: Park Opening At 8 A.M. December 25: Park … Read more

Primeval Whirl Reopening for Seasonal Operation During Christmas Week and New Year’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Originally set to reopen on November 23rd, it has been announced that Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also be reopening for Christmas week. The attraction will open from December 22-31, 2019 and January 1-4, 2020. During these dates, the attraction will not operate during morning Extra Magic Hours. Prior to this, the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Frozen” Anna and Elsa Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs

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Do you wanna buy a Dooney? Let’s go to Springs to pay… Cross out any of the other purchases you had in mind for Black Friday at Disney Springs next week. (Yes, everyone, it’s next week.) A new collection of Frozen Dooney & Bourke purses will be releasing on November 29th and we have a first … Read more

UPDATE: GOP Fundraiser No Longer Taking Place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa This December

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The Republican Party’s Statesman’s Dinner originally scheduled to take place on December 7th at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World has been relocated to an undisclosed venue in Miami. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had quickly announced that President Donald Trump would be headlining the state’s major annual Republican Party fundraiser after it was … Read more

New “Cinderella” 70th Anniversary Character Meet and Greet, Specialty Food Items, and Prince Charming Regal Carousel Access Added to Disney Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom for Limited Time

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To commemorate the platinum 70th anniversary of Walt Disney’s classic “Cinderella”, Disney Early Morning Magic at Magic Kingdom Park will receive a royal treatment perfect for princesses and princes of all ages! For eight magical event dates February 11, 2020 through March 3 2020, guests who reserve will enjoy early access to Prince Charming Regal … Read more