More Disney Park Pass Availability Added for Annual Passholders in August and September, Including Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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UPDATE: We’ve updated Disney Park Pass availability for Annual Passholders in August since the publishing of this post to reflect new availability. In the span of 90 minutes, availability changed at all four parks, with some Disney’s Hollywood Studios slots now taken up, and other parks newly showing availability. To check for the most current … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Merry and Bright” Light-Up Mickey Ornament Featuring Walt Disney World Park Icons Now Available

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Holidays are just around the corner at Walt Disney World, so it’s not too early to start shopping for new decorations. Disney has been stocking up on new ornaments this summer, including this new “Merry and Bright” ornament. This Mickey-shaped red ornament lights up, illuminating several silhouettes. On the ears of the ornament are fireworks … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition “EPCOT Forever” Figment MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Despite the fact that this controversial nighttime spectacular debuted almost a year ago and is currently not playing, a new limited edition MagicBand for “EPCOT Forever” has arrived at Walt Disney World. This MagicBand is black featuring an outline of everyone’s favorite imaginary dragon, Figment. The opposite side of the band has the EPCOT logo … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Inside Look at How The New EPCOT Lucite Fountain Pylons Were Installed

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Tuesday morning, EPCOT Center fans everywhere were overjoyed at the long-awaited arrival of the classic lucite pylons at the newly-reimagined fountain, which harkens back to the park’s beginnings. Today, Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared an amazing video of the installation process for the pylons, which took place overnight Monday. Zach shared the following caption on … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Shares Inspiration and Design Process Behind New Cast Member Face Masks

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At the Disney Parks, you may have seen Cast Members wearing a similar, blue-hued starry face mask. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has given us an inside look at the design process behind them! From the Disney Parks Blog: Today we’re excited to share a peek behind the magic and an innovative way our cast … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Cats “I’m a Cat Person” Mug Saunters Into Walt Disney World

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There’s no denying that I’m a cat person. Especially when it comes to Disney cats. From the big evil tomcats to the cute little kittens, they’re all absolute purrfection, and when you slap them on a mug for morning coffee or evening tea… even better. Just in at Walt Disney World is this adorable new … Read more

PHOTOS: New MagicBands Featuring “Ratatouille”, Phineas and Ferb, Stitch, Minnie Mouse, “Star Wars”, and More Arrive at Walt Disney World

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The latest round of MagicBands at Walt Disney World have an awful lot of character. Whether you’re a fan of Remy, Maleficent, Phineas and Ferb, or Star Wars action figures, there’s something for everyone! Maleficent MagicBand – $24.99 “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” 40th Anniversary Limited Release MagicBand – $29.99 Minnie … Read more

Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Reopening on August 24

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Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts will reopen on August 24, coinciding with the reopening of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, as indicated by the latest update to the Disney Resort Hotels “Know Before You Go” landing page: Guests staying at Disney’s Beach Club Villas will still be allowed to use the Luna … Read more

Disneyland Resort Sending Cancellation Emails to Guests With Reservations Through September 5

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While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through September 5. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest,  We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … Read more

Magic Kingdom Reservations Fully Booked for Annual Passholders on Halloween – Plus a General Overview of Current Disney Park Pass Availability

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As we approach the Fall season, we’re looking at varying availability at the parks in terms of reservations for guests with Theme Park Tickets, Disney Resort guests, and Annual Passholders. Let’s take a look at the Disney Park Pass Reservation calendar and see what’s available in the coming months. As a general overview, we’re looking … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Velvet Minnie Ears, Glow-in-the-Dark Spirit Jersey, Wallpaper Shirt, and More Materialize at the Magic Kingdom

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Where hinges creak in doorless chambers… that’s where you will find NEW “The Haunted Mansion” merchandise at the Magic Kingdom! Just in at Memento Mori near The Haunted Mansion is this year’s latest merchandise collection themed to the classic attraction, including newly-revamped Minnie ears, a Spirit Jersey, button-down, and more. Check out the full collection … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Halloween Horror Nights 2020” Face Mask Arrives at Universal Orlando Florida

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Halloween Horror Nights fans, while the pain of this year’s event cancellation may still be fresh, there’s a new face mask available for you to show off your love for the annual celebration of all things fun and fear. The all-black face mask features a simple, straightforward design with the Halloween Horror Nights logo and … Read more

AMC Theatres Reopening at Disney Springs on August 20 – Tickets to Cost 15 Cents on Reopening Day

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AMC Theatres has just announced that it will be reopening nearly 2/3 of its theaters starting August 20, including AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24. The theater chain is offering $0.15 movie tickets—roughly the cost of a movie back in 1920 back when the company’s founders, the Dubinsky Brothers, began operations with a single movie screen … Read more

BREAKING: Performers Returning to Walt Disney World – Actors’ Equity Association Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Disney

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The performers we know and love have gotten the all-clear from the Actors’ Equity Association to return to Walt Disney World after a long run without shows during the initial reopening of the parks. From the Actors’ Equity Association: “Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers … Read more

Free COVID-19 Testing Site Opening at Disney’s Maingate Complex in Walt Disney World

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A new COVID-19 community testing site is set to open in Osceola County, inside Disney’s Maingate office complex by Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. The address and Testing Hours for the location are as follows: Maingate Complex3010 Maingate LnKissimmee, FL 34747 Testing Hours Today: Closed for testing Thursday, August 13: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday, August 14: 7:00 … Read more

PHOTOS: Japan Booth Replaces Tempura Donburi with Teriyaki Chicken Bun for the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020

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Fans of the delicious Tempura Donburi served at the Japan marketplace booth for the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020 may be heartbroken to hear that the dish has been replaced with last year’s Teriyaki Chicken Bun for the time being. While walking through the World Showcase today, we noticed the change … Read more