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Michael James Scott, who plays the Genie in the “Aladdin” Broadway production, announced today that Abu will join the Disney Fab 50 character statue collection. The collection is part of the 18-month celebration for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Abu will be found at Magic Kingdom, joining Mickey, Minnie, and Stitch. For the … Read more
Disney has confirmed our report that Boma – Flavors of Africa will be the first buffet to return to Walt Disney World when it reopens on August 20. Buffets were closed due to health and safety procedures when Walt Disney World reopened in July 2020 during the pandemic. Restaurants such as Tusker House at Disney’s … Read more
Recently, Disneyland Paris confirmed that holiday parties would be returning for Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. While details are still forthcoming for Christmas, we now have more information about the New Year’s Eve party, and ticket sales have begun. The party will take place on December 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mickey … Read more
Disney has just confirmed our report that Boma – Flavors of Africa is reopening on August 20 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The resort itself reopens to all guests on August 26. Reservations for Boma will be available beginning August 18. Disney shared some photos of the dinner offerings at Boma, including the spice-crusted Beef … Read more
The fan-favorite restaurant ‘Ohana reopened last month at Disney’s Polynesian Village with several disappointing menu changes. While Disney listened to fan outcries and brought back the famous ‘Ohana noodles, they introduced an unpalatable shrimp casserole and eliminated skewers. This week, the original menu is reportedly set to return. The shrimp casserole will disappear, and the … Read more
The NBA Experience will not reopen at Disney Springs. Disney will continue to partner with the NBA in other endeavors, but the venue will remain shuttered. The NBA Experience replaced DisneyQuest in August 2019. It closed in March 2020 for the pandemic, and all Cast Members were laid off last October. Now, the venue is … Read more
Tortuga Tavern reopened this morning at the Magic Kingdom and debuted an updated menu. None of the items are actually new, but rather imports from other restaurants around the park. The delicious Peanut Butter, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Banana Sandwich from Aunt Polly’s is now available, as well as the Desert Pear Lemonade Pirate Slushy … Read more
Walt Disney World is working to bring the Candelight Processional back in a modified format for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays later this year. Cast Members who participated in the Cast Choir in the past are being invited back with proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. While Disney is seeking participants for the … Read more
Get your nuiMOs ready for Halloween with spooky new outfits, plus new “Nightmare Before Christmas” Jack Skellington and Sally plush coming soon to shopDisney and Disney Parks. No release date is available yet for Jack and Sally, but the Halloween outfit collection is due to arrive alongside the Foodie collection on September 6. Will your … Read more
If you’re looking for the perfect accessory for the spookiest time of the year, a new Disney Parks Harveys Halloween collection has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. We found the collection in Uptown Jewelers. Tote Bag – $168 A shoulder strap also comes with the tote bag for your convenience. The print features Mickey & … Read more
Disney Cruise Line has announced that the Disney Fantasy will resume sailing on September 11. Some of the current 2021 itineraries have been modified, and one has been canceled. The 7-night cruise departing September 4 has been canceled. Guests booked for this cruise will be given a 125% future cruise credit if they have paid … Read more
Yesterday, we reported that boarding groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance were still available past 4 p.m., a rare situation. Later, in an even more unprecedented situation, guests were allowed to enter the standby line without a boarding group for the first time. Boarding passes continued to be available until 7 p.m., when … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is set to reopen to all guests on August 26, and Boma – Flavors of Africa, one of the resort’s restaurants, along with it. While other former Walt Disney World buffet restaurants have switched to family-style service, Boma will reopen with its buffet operational. Buffet dining was temporarily discontinued as part … Read more
Outside the entrance to the Magic Kingdom this morning, we were greeted by a set of banners celebrating the 50th anniversary, which will take place on October 1. The banners are rose gold with the 50th logo and “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” written in gold. Are you excited for the 18-month long World’s Most … Read more
Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. 2002 held a monumental change for the event — it moved to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. 2002 – Halloween Horror Nights: Islands of Fear “Your time has come.” Islands of Adventure was still shiny and new. With its focus on thrills, … Read more
Lobster Landing has made its debut early at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021. Originally slated for an October 1 opening, the new booth has opened today alongside several other offerings. Menu for Lobster Landing at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food:
