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Matthew Heid

Matt is an avid photographer and theme park fan with a notable interest in the supernatural. You will often find him celebrating a swinging wake with the happy haunts of the Haunted Mansion.
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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/20/20 (Long Wait Times, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Plexiglass Testing, Socially Distanced Characters, and More)

October 22, 2020 Matthew Heid

Despite today being overcast, it was still a crowded day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with much to see. Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/19/20 (New Annual Passholder Magnets, Vintage-Style Classic Disney Character Figures, Construction, and More)

October 20, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited EPCOT on a rainy uncrowded day to see what was in store for us. Join us as we explore the Experimental Prototype Community … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/6/20 (Fifi Character Added To “it’s a small world”, New Black Panther and Nightmare Before Christmas Magnets, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction, and More)

October 7, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Magic Kingdom on a partially cloudy day with plenty of crowds, Fall fun, and new things to see. The Disney princesses and Fairy … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 10/4/20 (Long Wait Times, Kilimanjaro Safaris Goat Exhibit Construction, Dino-Rama Voucher Booth, and More)

October 4, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a humid and cloudy day to see what was in store for us. Progress is being made on Kilimanjaro … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/2/20 (Splashdown Photos Restocked, The Friar’s Nook and Spring Rolls Cart Reopen, Casey’s Corner Courtyard Construction Completed, and More)

October 3, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Magic Kingdom on a lovely day with several new and familiar sights to see. Good morning from Magic Kingdom! The courtyard between Casey’s … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/1/20 (Shark Transfer, The Donut Box and Cool Wash Opening Preparations, NFL Stadium Food Favorites Sign, and More)

October 2, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited EPCOT on a not so crowded day with some slightly lower temperatures. Let’s see what the park had in store for us today. … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/27/20 (Construction, Increasing Crowds, The Donut Box and Cool Wash Reopening Preparations, Marine Life, Mariachi Cobre, and More)

September 30, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited EPCOT over the weekend to check on new attraction construction and reopening preparations for a couple of food and beverage locations. Crowds are … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/23/20 (Splash Mountain Merchandise Restocked, Cinderella’s Royal Table Reopening, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 40th Anniversary, and More)

September 26, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Magic Kingdom today for the wildest 40th anniversary celebration in the wilderness and to see some new merchandise. Some surprises were in store … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/21/20 (Heavy Crowds, Rex Pajamas, Hollywood Brown Derby Canopy Refurbishment, and More)

September 24, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios on a hot and crowded day where it appears that guest attendance is returning to pre-pandemic levels. The Twilight Zone … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/22/20 (Construction, Fish & Chips Minnie Mouse Ear Headband, Space 220 Sign, and More)

September 23, 2020 Matthew Heid

Construction, new merchandise, and reopening preparations for a few straggling Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kiosks were in store for us at … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/17/20 (Updated Ratatouille Sign, Play! Pavilion Roof Panel Replacement, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Progress, and More)

September 21, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited EPCOT on a cloudy, not-so-crowded day to check out the construction of several new attractions and any other adventure that was in store … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/16/20 (Socially Distanced Halloween Characters, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction, Light Crowds, and More)

September 20, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Magic Kingdom on a cloudy, not-so-crowded day to get into the Halloween spirit. Mickey Mouse and his friends greeted us in their Halloween … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/15/20 (Light Weekday Crowds, Socially Distanced Characters, Construction Updates, and More)

September 17, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited EPCOT on a day that was quite cloudy and empty. Construction has resumed on many upcoming attractions, and characters continue to socially distance … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/13/20 (Splash Mountain Evacuation, Long Wait Times, Socially Distanced Characters, and More)

September 15, 2020 Matthew Heid

Despite being a humid cloudy day with some liquid sunshine, Magic Kingdom still reached capacity. Join us as we see what’s in store for us … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 9/10/20 (Scar Cupcake, New Kilimanjaro Safaris Structure, John Smith, and More)

September 12, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a not-so-crowded day after Labor Day weekend to see what was in store for us. It’s Tough to be … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/11/20 (American Flag at Half-Staff, Splash Mountain Merchandise Restocked, Halloween Mickey Pumpkin Pandora Charm, and More)

September 12, 2020 Matthew Heid

We visited Magic Kingdom on a cloudy, not-so-crowded day with some scattered thunderstorms. The liquid sunshine doesn’t bother us, though. A rainy day at Disney … Read more

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