MagicBand+ to Debut at Walt Disney World Later This Year

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The Disney Parks Twitter Blog shared an image with the caption “Fortune awaits. None can hide. MagicBand+ coming later this year to @WaltDisneyWorld.” This references the FCC filing Disney made using the example of the MagicBand+ in Galaxy’s Edge. “Play like a bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away and find virtual bounties throughout … Read more

Disney Gives Fans Sneak Peek Inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

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We’re still a month away from the May 27 opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, but Disney shared a sneak peek! Check out the video below for a look inside the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion at EPCOT. You’ll also get a glimpse of what happens when you’re called into action alongside the … Read more

Three Rides at Hollywood Studios Fail to Open With the Park, Disney Refuses to Edit Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for Release in Saudi Arabia, and More: Daily Recap (4/26/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Reedy Creek Firefighters Association Concerned About Possible Benefit Loss from District Dissolution

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Reedy Creek Firefighters Association President Jon Shirey expressed concern to the Orlando Sentinel that current and retiree firefighters could lose benefits if the Reedy Creek Improvement District dissolves. According to Shirey, lifelong health insurance and lifetime Disney passes could be at risk if the dissolution goes through. However, Shirey noted that both Florida Governor Ron … Read more

Bond Contracts May Protect Reedy Creek Improvement District From Governor DeSantis’ Dissolution Effort

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In a piece for Bloomberg Law, Orange County Local Government Attorney Jacob Schumer claims the Reedy Creek Improvement District can not be dissolved, at least not until October 2029, due to language in the contracts of previously issued bonds. Schumer explains the complicated nature of two different counties assuming over a billion dollars worth of … Read more

Showtimes Posted for Return of Fantasmic! at Disneyland on May 28, 2022

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Disneyland posted showtimes for Fantasmic, which returns on May 28, 2022. Beginning on May 28, 2022, Fantasmic will show at 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. In related news, Disneyland is working on a project to improve the traffic flow of New Orleans Square before “Fantasmic” returns. Are you looking forward to the return of Fantasmic!? Let … Read more

First Sign of What’s to Come at Cotino, a Storyliving By Disney Community

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We previously reported that the groundbreaking for the first Storyliving By Disney community, Cotino, would take place on April 26 in Rancho Mirage, California. Now, see the literal first sign of what’s soon to come at the site. Instagram user @lol4markdaniel shared this image of the future community: In addition to a residential community, the … Read more

‘Love, Victor’ Series Coming to Disney+ After Disney Executives Had Pushed it to Hulu

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“Love, Victor,” a queer coming of age series, was originally developed for Disney+ but was moved to Hulu amid Disney executive concerns that the subject matter wasn’t a good fit for Disney+. Now, the series will stream on Disney+ starting June 15, 2022. The series will stream on both Hulu and Disney+ starting in June. … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 4/23/22: Character Water Bottles, Dr. Strange Hat, Princess Tees, Walt Disney Mug, and More

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Welcome to the merchandise roundup for April 23, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. This week we visited EPCOT, Disney Springs, and Magic Kingdom; let’s look at our discoveries. Several character-themed water bottles are … Read more

Disney Stock Drops to 17 Month Low Amid Reedy Creek Dissolution, Main Street Electrical Parade Merchandise Debuts, New ‘Finding Nemo’ Show Details, and More: Daily Recap (4/22/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, April 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

President Biden Condemns Republicans & Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Attacks on Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District

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At a Democratic National Committee fundraiser on Thursday, President Joe Biden spoke briefly about the ongoing clash between the Walt Disney Company and The Florida Legislature, according to The Hill. The President, speaking at a fundraiser in Seattle, said “I respect conservatives. There’s nothing conservative about deciding you’re going to throw Disney out of its … Read more

Ewan McGregor to Appear for Autographs and Photos at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim

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Organizers for the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim keep adding big-name Star Wars actors for the celebration next month. Ewan McGregor has been announced for a one-day-only appearance doing photo ops and autographs. Ewan McGregor will join other current and former Star Wars Universe Actors and producers at the Anaheim Convention Center for the Star … Read more

Electric Trams Debut on Universal Studios Hollywood Tour

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Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, the World Famous Studio Tour, now features four electric trams. Universal Studios Hollywood executive vice president and general manager Scott Strobl said, “I am extremely proud of this innovative undertaking and our commitment to creating a zero-emissions Studio Tour fleet in collaboration with our parent company and local partners. This … Read more

Florida House Votes to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District, Connections Cafe Soft Opens at EPCOT, and More: Daily Recap (4/21/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, April 21, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Pool Adds Net and ‘No Climbing’ Sign After Child Was Rescued From Decorative Pyramid

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Following a video of a child being rescued from the top of the pyramid near the Dig Site Pool at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, the feature now has a net and a “no climbing” sign. The net covers the lower branches to hopefully impede someone from climbing them. The small white sign in the center … Read more

REVIEW: Connections Eatery Soft Opens at EPCOT With Tasty Bahn Mi Burger and Apple Pie Gelato Shake

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We ventured out tonight to EPCOT to see if we could get another look at the new Connections Cafe & Eatery, which officially opens on April 27, 2022. Luckily, we were successful and got a chance to try the new Bahn Mi Burger and Apple Pie Gelato Shake tonight! Interior The eatery features ample space … Read more