PHOTOS: Final Fragments of Tomorrowland 1994 “Gear” Pavement Remain as Refurbishment Continues at Magic Kingdom

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We recently shared that the beloved gear on the pathway to Tomorrowland had been scored to be removed, and our most recent update confirmed it is almost completely gone from the bridge in the last few steps of the pavement’s refurbishment. Previously, scoring was across the entire underpass of the Tomorrowland sign stretching across the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Preparation Pops Up for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

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Halloween Horror Nights is just around the corner, it seems, as more scrim, lighting, and scaffolding is appearing around the park in preparation for the creepiest time of the year. The area around Cafe La Bamba now has green scrim around some taller posts. This area traditionally hosts a scare zone. Based on previous years, … Read more

First Look at the Poster for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Opening In 2022 at Walt Disney World

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Star Wars fans rejoice! A new poster for the upcoming all-immersive, two-day journey at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been released, giving a peek at what’s to come! The “storyliving” hotel, if you will, invites guests to a galaxy far, far away to live the adventure in your finely tuned starship. Details of the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Backpack Hitchhikes Its Way into Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom

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We’ve slowly seen various articles of new Haunted Mansion merchandise materialize into Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom, and the latest is a backpack featuring all the hosts of ghosts the attraction holds. The backpack features a black plaid design with haunting pops of neon green. Patches of Madame Leota, Hatbox Ghost, and the Hitchhiking Ghosts … Read more

VIDEO: “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life” Series Premiering on Disney+ July 28th

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The newest series to hit Disney+ this summer stars the classic dynamic duo Chip ‘n’ Dale and their adventures in the big city – er, park. The 12 episode series set to premiere Wednesday, July 28th includes three seven-minute stories debuting each week, and follows the chipmunk bunch. Each episode follows the trouble-making chipmunks navigating … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic Park Loungewear Set Roars Into Jurassic Outfitters at Islands of Adventure

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A new loungewear set has made its way into Jurassic Outfitters, perfect for when you’re hunting for dinos and comfort is key. ‘They Were Here First’ Comfort Tank – $35 The front features ‘They were here first’ on a golden loose-fitting tank.. A closer look feature the insect that started it all next to the … Read more

Adventures by Disney Travel Destinations Cancels California Escapes through December 2021

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In light of many southern California establishments and venues remaining closed, Adventures by Disney has opted to suspend their California Adventures and Escapes, including those at Disneyland Resort, through the end of 2021. Current trips scheduled during the time frame have been cancelled all together. Travel credits through December 31, 2022 are being offered for … Read more

PHOTOS: All Eyes on “Partners” Statue as Refurbishment Continues at Magic Kingdom

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As part of the many ongoing updates Walt Disney World is receiving to prepare for the 50th anniversary celebration, the iconic “Partners” statue in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom is getting shined up for the occasion. The statue was previously a very dark bronze, and the process for refurbishing requires stripping the metal … Read more

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto New Menu Reveals Revised, Culturally Appropriate Backstory

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While experiencing all the familiar oddities that Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has to offer on its reopening day, we noticed not only an updated menu that featured a now shrunken-less Zombie Head, but it appears as though the backstory of Trader Sam has been modified as well. Among the other cultural revisions that are occurring … Read more

PHOTOS: Say ¡Hola! to Two New Festive Hats in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT

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Two new festive hats have arrived to add to the current variety of ever-growing Mexico Pavilion merchandise! Flag of Mexico Mickey Visor – $19.99 The visor features a festive mickey head with the traditional red, white, and green found on the Mexican flag also featured on the bill. One side says ‘Mexico EPCOT World Showcase’. … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Fast & Furious Supercharged Collectible Pennies Drift into Universal Studios Florida

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A new collectible penny machine arrived at the Fast & Furious Supercharged attraction in Universal Studios Orlando. The selection of pennies are featured at the top of the machine. An attraction logo is one of the four pennies available with the location at the top of each option. Family is a major concept in the … Read more

EPCOT Monorail Line Out of Service Just Two Days After Its Return

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Excited travelers may have been left disappointed today when attempting to ride the newly returned EPCOT Monorail line to find that it was out of service. We attempted to ride the monorail when we first arrived at EPCOT, but a large sign was placed in front of the ramp that read ‘EPCOT Monorail is currently … Read more

Timon & Pumbaa Character Statues Revealed for Animal Kingdom as Part of “Disney Fab 50” at Walt Disney World

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Don Hahn, producer of Walt Disney Animations’ “The Lion King”, just announced that our favorite savanna-faring duo will be featured as one of the Fab 50 statues to be placed around Walt Disney World for the 50th anniversary celebration.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Attraction Poster Serigraph and Other EPCOT Poster Lithographs Arrive on ShopDisney

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New EPCOT prints arrived on ShopDisney celebrating the various pavilions and their attractions. The prints are offered as lithographs, which are original copies versus a machine-made reproduction; or serigraphs, which in turn is a method of silkscreen printing, for $39.99 each. Artists Stacey Aoyama and Eric Tran feature EPCOT’s pavilions with their most recognizable monuments. … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Dooney & Bourke Hunchback of Notre Dame Bags Are “Out There” at Magic Kingdom

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The newest collection of Dooney & Bourke bags arrived this morning in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom featuring an old familiar classic – The Hunchback of Notre Dame! The collection features three options – a tote, crossbody, and wallet. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Crossbody – $198 The inner cloth lining of the bags is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT (7/19/21) NEW Touchless Drink Fountains, NEW Character Meet & Greet, Creations & Club Cool Construction Updates, and More

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Good Morning from a beautiful day to be at Spaceship Earth! We started our day with a ride on the newly opened EPCOT Monorail Line to get all the ongoing construction projects from high in the sky. On our way, we got a good view at the current lines for Magic Kingdom at just past … Read more