PHOTOS: Ample Hills Creamery Signage Removed from Disney’s BoardWalk Resort

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It was recently announced that no Ample Hills Creamery locations will be operating at Walt Disney World in the near future. This came as a shock, considering that a new location was supposed to open at Disney Springs and was already under construction. The Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort closed with the rest of Walt … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Blocked Out Through October 2020 for Theme Park Access

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Cast Members looking to return to the magic on their days off will find that Cast block-out calendars for Employee Self-Admission, Main Entrance Pass, and One Day Park Hopper Guest Tickets have been updated to reflect a full block-out through October 2020. At this time, the calendar does not extend past October. Park attendance will … Read more

UPDATE: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store Opening Delayed at Universal Studios Florida

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All week long, we’ve watched with bated breath as we’ve seen this year’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store go up without so much as an event announcement to go with it. While managers at the location initially informed us that the store was set to open in phases as early as today, it appears technical … Read more

BREAKING: Halloween Horror Nights Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Concerns at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood

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Universal Orlando Resort has revealed that Halloween Horror Nights has officially been cancelled at Universal Studios Florida. The event is also cancelled at the still-shuttered Universal Studios Hollywood due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time that Universal Orlando Resort will go without the popular event in 30 years. Ticket … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: The Cowfish Reopens, Bringing Universal’s Best Sushi, Shakes, and Burgers Back to CityWalk Orlando

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One of our favorite restaurants has just reopened at Universal CityWalk Orlando, and while it’s taken them a while to set up the location and finally welcome back guests, it seems they’ve saved the best for last! Join us as we head into The Cowfish for our first meal at this funky, newly-reopened burger and … Read more

Virtual Queue Booking Windows Reduced for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting July 24

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Walt Disney World recently debuted a modified virtual queue system for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with three opportunities to book at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. Starting Friday, July 24, opportunities to join the queue will be reduced, and will only be available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m, … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights 30 Tribute Store Reportedly Opening in Phases Starting This Friday at Universal Studios Florida

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All week long, we’ve watched with bated breath as we’ve seen this year’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store go up without so much as an event announcement to go with it. The Tribute Store has now been outfitted with red, glowing lights, plus additional ropes and red fabric draped around. Managers at the location have … Read more

runDisney Transitioning 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend to Virtual Race; Refund Options Released

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runDisney has released an update on the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, which is transitioning to a virtual race due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the full update from runDisney below. With circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continuing to change around the globe, we continue to make timely decisions about our operations … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Announces NEW Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket for 2020

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In order to entice even more Florida Residents to make the trip to Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has announced a new Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket, available now and starting at just $130 for a two-day ticket valid for dates through September, and just $174 for a three-day ticket valid through December 18. … Read more

VIDEO: Jose Carioca Animatronic Now Out of Sight on Gran Fiesta Tour at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT

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After a malfunction earlier this afternoon led to the fall of the beloved Jose Carioca animatronic aboard the Gran Fiesta Tour at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT, it seems the attraction’s maintenance crew has come up with a clever way to disguise the temporarily paralyzed parrot. In an update courtesy of MagicalNewsLIVE on Twitter (also … Read more

VIDEO: Jose Carioca Animatronic on Gran Fiesta Tour Falls Over at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT

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They may have to re-name themselves the Two Caballeros after this one. Earlier today during a WDWNT livestream of the World Showcase at EPCOT, we noticed that the Jose Carioca animatronic at the Gran Fiesta Tour attraction in the Mexico Pavilion was a little… shakier than usual. Well, now we have an update courtesy of … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Issues Face Mask Policy Update; Masks Must Be Worn at All Times Unless Distanced for Eating and Drinking

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Following up with some industry-wide face mask policy updates already seen implemented across Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort has updated their face mask policy to modify the “loophole” by which guests were allowed to remove their masks for eating and drinking, which many guests abused in order to keep their face masks off … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Mask Enforcement Squad” Dispatched to EPCOT to Ensure Guests Do Not Remove Face Masks

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As Walt Disney World continues its phased reopening, face mask policies are being constantly updated to keep guests safe. We first broke news on the latest update this weekend, where guests at EPCOT were actively told to remain stationary when eating or drinking with their face masks off, thereby correcting the “loophole” many guests were … Read more

The Cowfish Reopening at Universal CityWalk Orlando on July 23

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The popular Sushi Burger Bar at Universal CityWalk Orlando known as The Cowfish will finally be reopening its doors to the public this Thursday, July 23. Managers at the location have informed us that the location will be reopening at 4:00 PM this Thursday, however no advance reservations are currently available. Given lowered capacity, you … Read more

PHOTOS: Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie Reopens with New Health and Safety Measures at the France Pavilion in EPCOT

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Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie was closed when EPCOT first opened last week, but it has now reopened with new social distancing markers. The patisserie is in the back of the France pavilion. The patisserie has clear entrance and exit signs, followed by social distancing markers within the queue. While the food has always been protected … Read more

PHOTOS: Target Announces “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post” with Exclusive Black Series, LEGO, and More

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Star Wars has finally revealed the Galaxy’s Edge collection coming soon to a Target in a galaxy near you. These new products are inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the popular Star Wars-themed land at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort, and are coming soon exclusively to Target and Target.com. Starting August 30, look for the Trading Outpost collection in stores and … Read more