Shannen Ace, Author at WDW News Today

SHOP: New Limited Edition "Pinocchio", "The Aristocats", and "The Three Caballeros" Anniversary Pins Available on shopDisney

October 19, 2020

New limited edition pins have arrived on shopDisney to celebrate milestone anniversaries of three classic Disney films: Pinocchio, The Aristocats, and The Three Caballeros. Pinocchio 80th Anniversary Pin Set – Limited Edition – $69.99 Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s animated masterpiece Pinocchio with this set of five limited edition pins. Makes no difference who you … Read more

125 Point Minimum Now Required for Disney Vacation Club Membership Perks

October 19, 2020

Disney Vacation Club sign at Boulder Ridge Villas

Disney Vacation Club has increased the number of total points members must purchase to be eligible for Membership Magic perks. Members who reach the point requirement will then receive a member ID card with which they gain access to dining, recreation, shopping, and Annual Pass discounts. A member ID is also required to attend Moonlight … Read more

2020 Third Quarter Injury Report Released for Central Florida Theme Parks - Guest Has Stroke on Mission: SPACE, More Issues at Volcano Bay

October 19, 2020

The 2020 third-quarter injury report for Central Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, has been released thanks to the MOU Exempt Facilities Report. Typically, amusement parks and fairs are subject to inspection from the State of Florida. However, “Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time employees and that … Read more

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cast Members at Disneyland Being Laid Off Due to Non-Transferable Seniority

October 19, 2020

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cast Members in Disneyland are being laid off in the latest round of Disney’s 28,000 layoffs. Disneyland Resort reached agreements with several Cast Member unions regarding furloughs and the layoffs. According to Teamsters Local 495, Cast Members who transferred to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from Disney California Adventure lost all scheduling … Read more

Universal CityWalk Hollywood to Serve as Voting Location for 2020 General Election

October 19, 2020

Universal CityWalk has teamed up with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to be an official voting location for the 2020 General Election. In-person voting begins on Saturday, October 24 and lasts through Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Voters can also return their mail-in ballot in-person at the vote center in Universal CityWalk. Self-parking will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful Themed Scrim Added to "it's a small world" for Ongoing Exterior Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

October 19, 2020

With “it’s a small world” almost entirely covered with scrims at the Magic Kingdom, it’s hard to get any glimpse of the refurbishment happening on the other side. But Disney has decided to give us something to look at with new colorful themed scrims replacing some of the plain white. The new scrim has stripes … Read more

PHOTOS: Build-Your-Own Lightsaber "Scrap Metal" Parts Available for Purchase Again at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

October 19, 2020

Lightsaber hilt pieces are now being sold separately outside of Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The hilt pieces were previously sold separately, with guests who have already built their own lightsaber being able to grab some “scrap metal” for $19.99 a piece. Guests can scan a QR code to … Read more

Disney's Hollywood Studios Park Pass Reservations Fully Booked For Ticket Holders and Resort Guests on New Year’s Day

October 19, 2020

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Disney Park Pass reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios are fully booked on January 1, 2021 for theme park ticket guests and Disney Resort guests. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom still have availability. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is still available for Annual Passholders at this time. The Park Pass reservation calendar was recently extended through … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Massive Centerpiece "Harmonious" Barge at EPCOT

October 19, 2020

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for “Harmonious”, the upcoming nighttime spectacular at EPCOT. The permit is for the “installation of anchors to provide additional mooring for center barge.” The “center barge” listed is of course the giant circular barge we recently spotted under construction backstage. The contractor listed on the permit is … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW "The Haunted Mansion" Wallpaper Dooney & Bourke Collection Materializes at Walt Disney World

October 19, 2020

The Haunted Mansion wallpaper handbag collection by Dooney & Bourke has now arrived at Walt Disney World. This is the second The Haunted Mansion collection in a row by Dooney & Bourke, with the last collection featuring some of the attraction’s happy haunts. The Haunted Mansion Large Tote – $268 The Haunted Mansion Crossbody – … Read more

Some Laid-Off Disney Cast Members Will Lose Their Free Education Through Disney Aspire

October 19, 2020

Some of the 28,000 Disney Parks Cast Members who have been laid off will also lose their free education through Disney Aspire. Disney Aspire was launched in 2018 as a program that would pay for tuition and books for The Walt Disney Company’s hourly employees. Disney planned to invest $150 million in five years to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Canada Pavilion Shirtdress Available at EPCOT

October 18, 2020

Show your love for your favorite World Showcase pavilion with this new Canada-themed shirtdress now available at EPCOT. The shirtdress has a Mickey Mouse silhouette in the middle. Mickey’s silhouette is a red flannel pattern, with a white maple leaf in the center. The fabric is on the athletic side, with stripes on the sleeves. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Helly Hansen Mickey Mouse Women's Jacket Available at EPCOT

October 18, 2020

A new Helly Hansen women’s jacket featuring Mickey Mouse is now available in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT. The jacket is white with Mickey Mouse on the right side of the front zipper. The jacket features three zippered compartments and is tailored to be more form-fitting than most boxy jackets. The back features the Helly … Read more

PHOTOS: Select Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Merchandise Items Now Available at 30% Off Discount

October 18, 2020

Select Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine merchandise is now 30% off. The discount cannot be applied to MagicBands, phone cases, mouse ears, wine, or pins. But there’s plenty of apparel and kitchenware that the discount can be applied to. You can view all of the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival … Read more

PHOTOS: Friendship Boats Poised to Resume Resort Hotel Service at EPCOT

October 21, 2020October 18, 2020

While Friendship Boats have been operating in the World Showcase Lagoon since EPCOT reopened in July, they have not yet resumed service to nearby resort hotels. They were initially supposed to resume operation on July 29, but that date came and went with no updates. Now a boat has reappeared at EPCOT’s International Gateway dock. … Read more

PHOTOS: Halloween Horror Nights Face Masks Now at 30% Off Discount at Universal Studios Florida

October 18, 2020

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Though Halloween Horror Nights is not happening in its entirety at Universal Studios Florida this year, guests can still celebrate the event with themed face masks now 30% off. The masks include the Jack face mask, and masks with the event’s logo. The coverings are usually $8.00 each, but are $5.60 after the discount. Will … Read more