New 'Avatar' Direhorse Baby Plush and Payakan Collectible Figure Arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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New “Avatar” merchandise, including a direhorse baby plush and a Payakan collectible figure, are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New ‘Avatar’ Merchandise Two new pieces of “Avatar” merchandise have made their way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We found both the direhorse baby plush and the Payakan collectible figure at Windtraders in Pandora – The … Read more

Construction Walls Up in Caribbean Beach Resort Lobby

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Construction walls have been erected in the lobby of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as a small refurbishment begins. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Lobby Construction Walls A small section of the lobby at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has been blocked off by construction walls. The inaccessible location is near the exit of Centertown Market, a quick-service … Read more

Agrabah Bazaar Reopens With Snack Stand and Seating

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Agrabah Bazaar has reopened as a snack stand in Magic Kingdom. The location had previously been a merchandise shop before the COVID-19 pandemic. Agrabah Bazaar Reopens For the first time since closing over four years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Agrabah Bazaar is selling items again. However, rather than selling merchandise like it did … Read more

REVIEW: CommuniCore Hall & Plaza at EPCOT - Functional, But Fugly

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With the opening of CommuniCore Hall & Plaza on June 10, 2024, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is complete. Were the changes and new additions to the park worth the wait? WDWNT’s Tom and Eric discuss it all in their honest review. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Honest Review This is an honest review. Even though we … Read more

Five New Dishes Coming to Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse at EPCOT

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The Disney Eats account on Instagram has announced that five new menu items are coming to Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT. New Dishes at Connections Eatery in EPCOT Connections Eatery is home to three new dishes, the Chocolate Matcha Baumkuchen, the Nicoise-style Salad with Seared Tuna, and the … Read more

Status of 'The Society of Explorers and Adventurers' Series and More Unclear After Ronald D. Moore Departs 20th Television

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Ronald D. Moore, who had been developing “The Society of Explorers and Adventurers” and a “Swiss Family Robinson” reboot series for 20th Television, has signed a multi-year overall deal with Sony Pictures Television, according to Deadline. ‘The Society of Explorers and Adventurers’ Series Status Unclear as Ronald D. Moore Departs Moore joined 20th Television in … Read more

Test Track Construction Begins at EPCOT Following Ride's Closure

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After closing to guests on June 17, 2024, Test Track construction is underway at EPCOT. Test Track Construction On June 17, walls were erected around Test Track. It didn’t take long for construction crews to get to work after that. On a recent ride on the Monorail, we noticed construction workers working on the main … Read more

Disney Ever After to Replace Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories at Disney Springs

The elegant storefront of Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories is nestled in a charming white building, featuring arched doorways and classic black lanterns.

Disney has announced that the recently closed Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories will be transformed into a new concept called “Disney Ever After” at Disney Springs. Disney Ever After Replaces Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories The Disney Springs official Instagram has announced that Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories will be transformed into … Read more

Sales Paused for runDisney 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

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Due to technical issues, today’s on-sale for the runDisney 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by HONDA is currently paused. RunDisney 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Sales Paused In a post to their official Instagram account, runDisney announced that due to technical issues impacting general registration for the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by … Read more

Afternoon Tiana's Bayou Adventure Virtual Queue Not Available for June 18

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Annual Passholders hoping to reserve a place in line during the 1 p.m. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure virtual queue enrollment window will not be able to do so on June 18. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Virtual Queue In a notice sent to guests via the My Disney Experience app just before 12:30 p.m., guests were informed that … Read more

DVC Announces Welcome Home Weeks With Free Treats and More

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Disney Vacation Club has introduced “Welcome Home Weeks,” offering Disney Vacation Club Members additional Membership Extras for a limited time this summer. DVC Welcome Home Weeks Limited-time “Welcome Home Weeks” will offer “special events, tasty treats, and exciting experiences” to Disney Vacation Club Members. Welcome Home Weeks run from July 22 through August 24, though … Read more

New Disney Parks Dooney & Bourke Pickleball Bag Now Available

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A new Disney Sketch Dooney & Bourke pickleball bag featuring the classic Disney Parks sketch pattern is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it for sale in La Boutique at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Disney Sketch Dooney & Bourke Pickleball Bag – $178 This white crossbody drawstring bag features colorful Disney icons in a … Read more

Wesley Snipes Chimes in After 'Blade' Reboot Loses Another Director

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On Saturday, Wesley Snipes took to X (formerly Twitter) to comment on the “Blade” reboot losing its second director since being announced. Wesley Snipes Comments on ‘Blade’ Reboot Struggles On June 12, the second director attached to the “Blade” reboot, Yann Demange, left the project. He followed in the footsteps of Bassam Tariq, who was … Read more

Multiple Lighting Effects Broken in World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT

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Just days after the EPCOT reimagining was declared complete, lighting malfunctions are plaguing World Celebration Gardens. World Celebration Gardens Lighting Malfunctions Many lighting features in World Celebration Gardens are malfunctioning. When operating correctly, each light post is supposed to illuminate in one solid color. As you can see in the above photo, three of the … Read more

‘Festival of the Lion King’ MagicBand+ Interactions Added at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Close-up of a wrist wearing a green MagicBand+ with a colorful face featuring Simba, next to colorful beaded bracelets. MagicBand+ interactions like this happen throughout the lively "Festival of the Lion King".

At a recent performance of “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we experienced the limited-time MagicBand+ interactions featured during the show. ‘Festival of the Lion King’ MagicBand+ Interactions In mid-June, the Disney Parks Blog announced that MagicBand+ interactions would be added to “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for … Read more