Shannen Ace, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTOS: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Promotional Filming Happening with Actual Riders at Universal's Islands of Adventure

January 25, 2021

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While raptors continue to be added and set-dressing finished, testing of Jurassic World VelociCoaster continues with actual riders on the attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. These riders are actually being filmed for commercials and other promotional materials. Riders are not wearing masks as Universal wants to capture footage they can use for years to … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release "Beauty and the Beast" Series of "Stitch Crashes Disney" Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World

January 25, 2021

The first series of the new Stitch Crashes Disney collection has crashed into Walt Disney World after debuting on shopDisney. In addition to being available at Disney Springs, the Beauty and the Beast series is also available at Magic Kingdom. The limited release series includes a plush, MagicBand, and pin. Limited Release Stitch Plush – … Read more

PHOTOS: New "The Haunted Mansion" Wallpaper Phone PopWallet Available at Walt Disney World

January 25, 2021

You can now decorate your phone just like The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom with this new PopWallet accessory. The Haunted Mansion PopWallet – $29.99 The PopWallet features the purple Haunted Mansion wallpaper. The accessory acts as a small wallet, grip, and stand. We found this in Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check … Read more

PHOTOS: New Magic Kingdom Guide Map Debuts With Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Removed, Dining Locations Added, and Other Changes

January 25, 2021

A new guide map debuted at Magic Kingdom today, with several small changes. This map has the reimagined Cinderella Castle and the Partners Statue framed on the front. In the first flap is information about mobile ordering, park rules, and Walt Disney World Resort transportation. The latter section now lists the walking path to Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Mardi Gras and Velociraptor Face Masks Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

January 25, 2021

There are three new face masks available at Universal Orlando Resort celebrating two upcoming events: Mardi Gras and the opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras Mask – $8 The purple Mardi Gras mask has colorful beads and coins surrounding a Universal Studios Florida marquee. The straps and inside of the mask … Read more

BREAKING: Regional Stay-At-Home Order Lifted in Southern California, Dining Can Reopen at Downtown Disney District and Universal CityWalk

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

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The regional stay-at-home order for Southern California has been lifted as of today, January 25, which lifts restrictions from Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. “This action allows all counties statewide to return to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Cars Crashing Into Each Other During Testing at Magic Kingdom

January 25, 2021

During testing of the still closed Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, cars are now crashing into each other. The crashes seem like they might be a purposeful part of testing to ensure no accidental crashes would result in serious issues. Watch our video of the crash testing below: You may recall that there has been some … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Open Edition Disney Princess Autograph Pins Available at Walt Disney World

January 25, 2021

Though we can’t currently get autographs from characters, we can still collect pins. This new series of open edition pins available at Walt Disney World features the autograph of each Disney Princess, along with the princess herself and Cinderella Castle. Rapunzel Autograph Pin – $12.99 The Cinderella Castle silhouette has been colored to match each … Read more

Disney+ Removes "The Aristocats", "Peter Pan", "Dumbo", and "Swiss Family Robinson" Movies From Children's Profiles Due to Negative Cultural Depictions

January 25, 2021

In their continued effort to promote diversity and inclusion, Disney has made select films unavailable on children’s Disney+ profiles due to negative cultural depictions, particularly racist stereotypes. The films are still available on standard Disney+ profiles with a content advisory warning directing viewers to www.disney.com/StoriesMatter. The films now unavailable on children’s profiles are The Aristocats, … Read more

Disney Gift Card Website Upgrade Pushed to February 3

January 25, 2021

Disney Gift Card previously announced that DisneyGiftCard.com would be receiving an upgrade rendering accounts unavailable, after which guests could use their standard Disney account login. The upgrade was originally scheduled for January 20 but has been moved to February 3, 2021. Below is the full notice from Disney Gift Card: DisneyGiftCard.com will be upgraded on … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Refilling Continues at Magic Kingdom

January 25, 2021

Following a refurbishment of the Liberty Square Riverboat track, Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom continues to be refilled. The water level is higher since yesterday though not quite at its highest. Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island was also recently refurbished. We can tell where the waterline should be from the markings on dock … Read more

PHOTOS: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Closed, Firehouse Refurbishment Begins and Liberty Square Kiosk Signage Removed

January 25, 2021

The Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card game is now permanently closed after almost eight years of operation. The beloved game allowed guests to collect trading cards and use them to defeat Disney Villains at different “portals” throughout the park. The game was stationed out of the Main Street U.S.A. firehouse, which is now closed … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Animals and Stitch Magnets Arrive at Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021

January 24, 2021

Two new magnets have arrived in the WonderGround Gallery tent at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021. The WonderGround Gallery is also where you’ll find some incredible new Disney artwork and D-Tech phone cases. One magnet features some of our favorite animal pets and sidekicks, while the other features Stitch. Animals … Read more

WATCH: Pressing Issues Tonight at 8PM – Disneyland Annual Pass Replacements, 12 Hour Wait for Cookies, and Ranting About EPCOT Posters

January 24, 2021

Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: Continuing our discussion last week about the demise of Disneyland Annual Passes, we now have some insight into possible replacement options, and discuss what we’d like to see. Why will people endure 12-hour waits for Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies but would never wait that long for … Read more

Eric Idle Doesn’t Remember Filming Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Reveals He's Never Visited the Ride at EPCOT

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021

In a series of tweets, legendary actor Eric Idle revealed that he’s never visited Journey Into Imagination with Figment at EPCOT, in which he stars as Dr. Nigel Channing, and seems to have forgotten much of his experience working on the attraction. It started when a Twitter user sent Idle a picture of Figment and … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Almost Completely Refilled at Magic Kingdom Following Refurbishment

January 24, 2021

A few days ago, Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom began to be refilled following a refurbishment of the Liberty Square Riverboat track. Now the river is almost completely back to its former glory. At first glance, the river may look fully refilled, but lines on poles reveal the usual waterline. This sign apologizing for … Read more