PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Merchandise Materializes into Disneyland Resort

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A spooktacular surprise awaited us in Port Curios and Curiosities at Disneyland today in the form of some creepy-cool new Haunted Mansion merchandise! ‘The Haunted Mansion’ Master Gracey T-shirt – $36.99 The purple graphic t-shirt features Master Gracey in half-decayed form with ‘The Haunted Mansion’ stamped. Hitchhiking Ghosts Denim Shorts – $39.99 Purple wallpaper lovers … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/16/21 (Restaurant Marrakesh Reopens As Seating, NEW Figment Annual Passholder MagicBand, Cooling Down with New Joffrey’s Coffees, and More)

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Good morning Lil’ Chefs, from another beautiful day at EPCOT during the International Food & Wine Festival! Before walking into the park, we headed over to the EPCOT Monorail platform to see a new sign in place for the line’s return this coming weekend. Checking in on Creations Shop once inside, we saw more exterior … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/13/21 (Frontierland Churro Cart Reopens, Westward Ho Refreshments Gets A New Menu, NEW MaDe Apple Watch Bands, and More)

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Hey-Howdy-Hey from a beautiful day at Magic Kingdom! Today was the first day in quite a while that we did not have a drop of rain, so we spent the day soaking in all the sunny sights! We didn’t even make it out of the parking lot when we spotted a new ‘Family of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Fear Factor Live Stage Concealed and Sign Covered, Possibly For Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

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As we start seeing more updates around Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights, the Fear Factor Live theater has also seen some changes, possibly for the spookiest event of the season. Black curtains have been hung to conceal the stage from view. The theater is typically used for Fear Factor Live but has hosted … Read more

CONFIRMED: EPCOT Monorail Returns July 18th

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We reported earlier that monorail service to EPCOT would return this weekend, and now Disney has confirmed that operations resume this Sunday, July 18th. Bus Service will no longer be available to EPCOT from select hotels on the following dates: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – July 25th Disney’s Contemporary Resort – July 25th … Read more

JellyRolls at Disney’s Boardwalk Rumored to Reopen Next Month, Will Not Bring Back Former Performers

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JellyRolls Dueling Piano Bar on the Boardwalk has been closed indefinitely since Walt Disney World’s closure in March of 2020 with no reopening date for the establishment listed as of yet. Over the course of the pandemic, JellyRolls, owned by J.r. Five, Inc, received approval for the Coronavirus-related PPP loan in the amount of $305,100 … Read more

UPDATE – Star Wars: Rise of The Resistance Boarding Groups are NOT Included in VIP Tours at Walt Disney World

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In an update to our previous post on July 10, 2021, regarding Star Wars: Rise of The Resistance, access without a boarding group is no longer included as part of VIP Tours at Walt Disney World. For a short period of time, guests who took part in Walt Disney World’s VIP tour groups could walk … Read more

PHOTOS: Jet Ski & Kite Dock Assembled as Work Begins on “Disney KiteTails” Show at Animal Kingdom

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A platform is now being assembled on the Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the new daytime show “Disney KiteTails“, debuting October 1st for the “World’s Most Magical Celebration”. The floating platform is set on the river near Asia. A floating construction crane sits idle near the dock. The platform is likely a part … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Cruise Queue Gets Fully Stocked With New Props at Magic Kingdom

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This morning’s trek of the Jungle Cruise queue had some freshly-squeezed new content for us including a (very) refilled Skipper’s office! The last noticeable change occurred a few days prior when the Skipper’s office had been completely emptied, but the crates lining the entrance to the queue were full of fresh (never frozen) produce and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/9/21 (NEW Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus, NEW Madame Leota Shirt, Creations Shop Progress, and More)

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Greetings, world travelers, from EPCOT! The pavilion flags we noticed missing yesterday have still not been put back where they belong. Progress on Creations Shop is shaping up with the circular lighting fixtures seemingly completed as seen through the windows overlooking Test Track. Installation on an automatic sliding door was ongoing, while we also noticed … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Progresses in World Celebration Neighborhood at EPCOT

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As we move closer to the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration, construction continues in EPCOT at the World Celebration Neighborhood that is set to house new dining and shopping locations when complete. The overhang on the former Innoventions East remains damaged with no changes from our last construction update. Previously, we could see from the inside … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/8/21 (TRON Re-Entry Point Framing Up, Final “Gear” Pavement Scoring Begins, NEW Minnie Mouse Croc Sandals, & More)

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Good Morning from a rather blustery day at the Magic Kingdom! Walking up to the Magic Kingdom from the Monorail station, we noticed the Railroad station as the first casualty of Hurricane Elsa, with some of the netting underneath peeking through. Over on the side of the entrance points, we noticed a ticket booth with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 7/6/21 (Modified Happily Ever After Fireworks, NEW Orange Bird & Pirates of the Caribbean Pins, Flavors of Florida Treats, and More)

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Good morning from a rainy day in Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs! Today was a day filled with merchandise and food, so I hope you brought your wishlist and appetite along for the ride. The first stop down Main Street U.S.A. was checking in on Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, reopening July 7th! We noticed them … Read more

PHOTOS: Removal of Sorcerers of The Magic Kingdom Keyhole Tap Points Begins Following Game Closure

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It was announced earlier this year that Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card game would be closing at the end of this past January and today we saw more game pieces removed from around the park. A tap point just outside Sir Mickey’s in Fantasyland receives a canvas overlay. An opening for where the tap … Read more

PHOTOS: Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street U.S.A. Reopens at Magic Kingdom

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for…Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Ice Cream! Today, our favorite Main Street U.S.A. ice cream parlor reopens and we had to stop by and grab a brownie sundae for good measure. Plaza Ice Cream has been closed since March of last year and boy, were we excited when they … Read more

Universal Studios Florida Closes E.T. Adventure to Pay Respects to Ride Lead

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Universal Studios Florida closed one of their main attractions today to honor ride lead Michael “Skip” Skipper who had passed away the previous night. On the evening of July 4th, Skipper, who worked at Jaws as well as E.T.; and his son, Mikey, were heading home from a 4th of July celebration with family when … Read more