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After we learned about the new Key to the World designs debuting at Walt Disney World, we went in search of them at a resort so we could get a closer look at them. Key to the World cards act as a room key, park ticket, and credit card. They had mostly fallen out of … Read more
Today, a “WandaVision” photo-op opened at Disneyland Resort, with Legacy Passholders getting first access. The photo-op is near the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop on Buena Vista Street. We got to Buena Vista Street early and saw Cast Members setting it up. There’s a tower of TVs reminiscent of the “WandaVision” poster, with a sign … Read more
Two baby horses have been born in the past month at Tri-Circle-D Ranch in Walt Disney World. Dr. Mark Penning posted about the births on Instagram. This week, the ranch welcomed a new Shetland pony named Patches. Patches was born to mom Fancy and will soon be greeting guests at the ranch. Obie was born … Read more
After closing for refurbishment in October, both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island have reopened at Magic Kingdom today. While Tom Sawyer Island did not open until 11:00 AM, we caught a few glimpses of Cast Members preparing the island and rafts while we were taking our cruise on the Liberty Belle. While … Read more
A new Mardi Gras-inspired doughnut is now available for a limited time at Voodoo Doughnuts in Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk. The doughnut went on sale today exclusively for Annual Passholders but will be available for everyone beginning tomorrow, February 6. Mardi Gras Doughnut – $3.75 Banana Foster: Raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and bananas … Read more
The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom has been closed since October while its underwater track was replaced and other refurbishments took place around Rivers of America. Today, the Liberty Belle returned home to Riverboat Landing and is once again taking guests on a cruise around Tom Sawyer Island. Early this morning, the Liberty Belle … Read more
Disney’s Key to the World cards can operate as a room key, park ticket, and credit card all in one. Though Walt Disney World has rarely used Key to the World cards since the introduction of MagicBands, they are still available, but now with new designs! This new set of cards each feature a different … Read more
Disney has filed a patent for “smart fixtures supporting visual merchandise designers with remote monitoring, control, and reprogramming.” The abstract of the permit is as follows: A merchandise fixture system networking a visual merchandise designer (VIVID) system with a plurality of merchandise fixtures (e.g., shelved structures, vending machines, kiosks, and the like) that are placed … Read more
To prepare for the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom, the entrances to Walt Disney World property are being reimagined to match Cinderella Castle. Currently, workers are painting the Osceola Parkway entrance archway and making fast work of it. Work has yet to move across the street to Goofy’s sign. Minnie’s sign on the right is … Read more
A new graduation ear headband and ear hat have arrived at Disneyland Resort for the class of 2021. Graduation Ear Headband – $29.99 The ear headband is blue with sequined black Mickey ears. “Class of 2021” is embroidered on one side of the headband. A tiny graduation hat with a tassel top off the headband. … Read more
California state assembly members have proposed a new bill that would speed up the reopening of Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fulerton) announced the bill which would require the state to allow all theme parks to reopen in the same tier of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer … Read more
Even more “sci-fi” themed elements have been added to the Rainforest Cafe building in Downtown Disney District to prepare for its re-opening as Star Wars Trading Post on February 19. Yesterday, Rey’s speeder was placed outside of the building, which is being re-themed to look more like a Resistance base. Wiring has now been draped … Read more
Cookie jars might just be the best way to bring a Disney-themed kitchen together. Last year, Walt Disney World released a Spaceship Earth jar and now they’re taking us to a land of fantasy (and cookies) with this Cinderella Castle jar. Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar – $55 The jar has all the details that make … Read more
A few days ago we gave you a closer look at MARVEL Avengers Campus, which has yet to have its grand opening while Disney California Adventure remains closed. This week, we got to see the new land lit up at night. The land is mostly visible from this courtyard off Buena Vista Street which is … Read more
While visiting EPCOT today, we saw filming happening at The Citrus Blossom food studio of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. One actor was wearing a new Orange Bird Spirit Jersey and carrying a new version of the Orange Bird sipper! Let’s take a closer look. The back of the Spirit Jersey features … Read more
A new Starbucks tumbler featuring Cinderella Castle is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom, right across the street from the Main Street Bakery Starbucks. Cinderella Castle Starbucks Tumbler – $29.99 This white stainless steel tumbler has Cinderella Castle on one side, with the Walt Disney World … Read more
