Construction Equipment Removed, Landscaping Nears Completion as Connections Café and Eatery Prepares to Open at EPCOT

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Connections Café and Eatery appears ready to go at EPCOT, as the entrance from the World Discovery side seems basically finished. As we passed by this morning on the Walt Disney World Monorail, we could see that all the construction equipment that had been cluttering the entrance has been removed, leaving a clear view of … Read more

New Denim Mickey Mouse Loungefly Mini Backpack Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Normally, seeing new Loungefly mini backpacks debut makes us happy, but this latest one leaves us feeling blue… in a good way! Blue Denim Mickey Mouse Loungefly Mini Backpack — $75.00 Obviously, the first thing we noticed about this is that it’s very, very blue, looking denim-like in appearance. The second thing has to be … Read more

New ‘The Sword in the Stone,’ ‘Robin Hood,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ and ‘The Lion King’ Pins Debut at Walt Disney World

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Whether you grew up in the silver or bronze era of animation or in the heart of the Disney Renaissance, you can find your generation with four new pins celebrating animated classics at Walt Disney World! The Sword in the Stone Pin — $12.99 Merlin crowns Wart… we mean Arthur, in this pin based on … Read more

Construction at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT Both Digs Deep and Stands Tall

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With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Connections Café and Eatery about to open, the construction focus at EPCOT seems to be shifting to Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana.” On the Monorail, we saw a large group of construction workers around a structure recently encased in concrete. Looking further into World Nature, we … Read more

‘Create Your Own Treat’ Returns to Goofy’s Candy Co. in Disney Springs

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Customizers rejoice! After being closed for almost two years, the Create Your Own Treat station has finally reopened at Goofy’s Candy Co. in Disney Springs. The stand had been closed since the shop reopened from the COVID-19 shutdown in June 2020, but as restrictions are lifted, guests can once again enjoy a treat of their … Read more

Disney Parks Revenue Continues to Increase, But Profit Lags Behind 2019

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According to Seeking Alpha, the Disney Parks continue to move on from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, though in terms of profit, there’s still a long way to go until full recovery. The report claims that The Walt Disney Company may be able to surpass revenue levels established before the pandemic outbreak in the … Read more

Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny Hop Into the Magic Kingdom for Easter 2022

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Easter is only days away, and just in time, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny have arrived for their annual appearance at the Magic Kingdom! Mr. Easter Bunny happily toted around his basket of eggs decked out in lavender pants, a pastel blue shirt, and a lime green jacket, complimented perfectly with a lavender top hat. … Read more

New Dumbo the Flying Elephant Loungefly Mini Backpack Soars Into Walt Disney World

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Hurry, hurry, hurry! One of Fantasyland’s most iconic and colorful attractions has finally gotten the Loungefly treatment at Walt Disney World! Dumbo the Flying Elephant Loungefly Mini Backpack — $75.00 Dumbo the Flying Elephant is featured on this light gray backpack. True to the attraction, the vehicles have different-colored seats and hats, all clutching a … Read more

Bus Service Ended Between Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Disney Springs

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Just over a month after welcoming its first guests, bus service between Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Disney Springs has ended. Before, guests who arrived at the immersive two-night experience before check-in began at 11 a.m. would be offered to take the bus to Disney Springs. But with many guests just choosing to wait or … Read more

Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ Pays Tribute to Gilbert Gottfried

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The Broadway production of Aladdin took time to remember the late Gilbert Gottfried, who passed away yesterday, at the curtain call of Tuesday night’s performance, according to Deadline. Don Darryl Rivera, who plays Iago on Broadway, led the salute to Gottfried, who voiced Iago in the 1992 animated film the show is based on, as … Read more

Disneyland Resort Won’t Use Lightning Lane for Character Meet and Greets

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As the Disneyland Resort prepares to welcome back non-distanced character meet and greets next week, it’s been revealed that guests using Disney Genie+ won’t be able to book reservations using the service, according to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. The news comes as a break from what Walt Disney World has done with the … Read more

A Reckoning is Due in New ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Promo

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The once-Sorcerer Supreme is due for a reckoning in the latest promo for Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” The commercial opens with a trippy presentation of the Marvel Studios logo, blending the various iterations the studio has had in its history, before presenting us with an assortment of versions of Doctor … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Releases COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for European Sailings

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Disney Cruise Line has released new safety guidelines for cruises departing and arriving from European ports. Due to current vaccine eligibility, Guests from the United Kingdom with children ages 5-11 are unable to travel with Disney Cruise Line at this time. Guests booked on the Disney Magic between May 21 and Sept. 18, 2022, may … Read more

Salt & Straw Expected to Open Next Week at Disney Springs

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As the weather warms up, Salt & Straw is expected to be ready to make Disney Springs even cooler next week! WDWNT has learned that the new ice cream spot should open to guests on Wednesday, April 20. As we passed by today, we can see that the final touches are being put on the … Read more

CDC Expected to Extend Mask Requirement on Public Transportation by Two Weeks

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to extend the requirement for passengers to use face masks on public transportation, according to the Associated Press. The rule will reportedly be extended for two weeks through May 3. Previously, the requirement was set to expire on April 18. The reason for the extension is … Read more

National Geographic Introduces Disney+ Subscription Bundle

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As Earth Month continues, National Geographic is now offering up a new bundle that offers a Disney+ subscription! The Nat Geo Premium with Disney+ deal includes a digital subscription to National Geographic, which offers unlimited access to NatGeo.com and the National Geographic app, exclusive member-only online content, experiences, and events, and the full archive of … Read more