Jessica Figueroa

Jessica lives in South Florida with her 15-pound cat Gordo and a small army of Tsum Tsums. You can contact her, ideally with photos of your cats, at [email protected].

PHOTOS: NEW Universal Studios Florida Retro Attraction Christmas Ornaments Debut at Universal Orlando Resort

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It’s time to deck the halls with Jaws and holly. Continuing with this year’s Universal Studios Florida retro attraction collection, a new series of Christmas ornaments has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, celebrating both classic and extinct attractions such as Back to the Future: The Ride, Jaws, E.T. Adventure, and Kongfrontation. Kongfrontation Ornament – $18.00 … Read more

VIDEO: New Caribbean Plaza Background Music Loop Debuts at the Magic Kingdom

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Lately, new music has been pumping through the speakers in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. Recently Adventureland received a melodic makeover with new background music loops near the entrance and throughout the land, including near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Now, Caribbean Plaza, by the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, also debuts completely new background music … Read more

VIDEO: Br'er Rabbit, Fox, and Bear Projection Scene Restored in HD at Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom

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Despite an announced “Princess and the Frog” re-theme for Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, we’ve noticed a number of improvements to the attraction in the past few weeks, from the problematic “Million Dollar Rabbit” animatronic, which was finally fixed, to a newly restored projection scene showing Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear. You’ll … Read more

Walt Disney World Seasonal Cast Members Receiving Notices of Separation

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News of layoffs across Disney Parks continues to surface, as Notices of Separation are currently being sent to Seasonal Cast Members at Walt Disney World. Seasonal Cast Members typically worked during busier holiday seasons, when staffing had to be ramped up due to heavy crowds, filling in for assorted positions across the resort. When Cast … Read more

“Mira, Royal Detective” Joining the Disney Junior Stars Motorcade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Weekend Only

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This weekend only, Disney Junior character Mira of “Mira, Royal Detective” is making a special guest appearance in the Disney Junior Stars Motorcade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Disney Junior Stars Motorcade features favorite characters such as Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy, and more! You can watch the full motorcade in our YouTube video below: … Read more

Disney Informs Performers That “Mickey and the Magical Map" and "Frozen: Live at the Hyperion" Shows Will Not Return at Disneyland Resort

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Two fan-favorite productions at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are reportedly going dark due to the impact of mass layoffs and the ongoing closure of the resort’s theme parks. Performers were informed via email late last night about the show closures. The “Mickey and the Magical Map” and “Frozen – Live at the … Read more

"Space Mountain" Movie in Development at Disney for Theatrical Release

First Haunted Mansion, now this. It seems Disney is working on yet another attraction-based film, this time themed to Space Mountain. The film, set for a theatrical release, is being written by Joby Harold, currently writing and executive producing the Obi-Wan Kenobi “Star Wars” series for Disney+. From The Hollywood Reporter: Disney is getting ready … Read more

Park Hours Released Through December 26 at Walt Disney World

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Park hours have just been posted for the Walt Disney World theme parks through Saturday, December 26. Hours for the parks through December 26 are as follows: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EPCOT: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 5:00 … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Suites Now Available to Book, Club Level Services Still Discontinued

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Walt Disney World has released an update to Travel Agents regarding suites at Disney Resort hotels. Walt Disney World Resort hotel suites are now available to book, however Club Level service currently remains unavailable. Any room category designated as “Club Level” or having “Club Level Access,” “Clb Level Access” or “Access,” including suites, will not include Club … Read more

Disney Park Pass Availability Update (10/9/20): New Year's Eve Week Booking Up at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom Still Sold Out for Halloween, and More

Once again, the Disney Park Pass Availability calendar is getting filled up for Annual Passholders months ahead of time. Of course, given how often things change with Park Pass availability, anything can happen. We’ve seen reservation availability previously replenished multiple times in the past few weeks, so I wouldn’t go cancelling your Turkey Day (or … Read more

PHOTOS: Massive Circular Centerpiece Barge for "Harmonious" Nighttime Spectacular Erected at EPCOT

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From fireworks tests and tech crew surveys to aerial photos of the construction site, news continues to swirl around “Harmonious”, the upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular will that will take place on World Showcase Lagoon. Large barges are currently being constructed backstage. The barges themselves will host a bevy of multimedia features, including large screens. We were able to see current … Read more

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