Disney v. DeSantis Judge Recuses Himself and Accuses DeSantis of ‘Judge Shopping,’ More Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Details Revealed, & More: Daily Recap (6/1/23)

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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, June 1, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

New ‘Fantasmic!’ MagicBand+ Now Available on shopDisney

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They sure have some imagination at shopDisney, because a new MagicBand+ design based on the iconic nighttime spectacular “Fantasmic!” is now available on the site for order! “Fantasmic!” MagicBand+ – $44.99 Available now for purchase on shopDisney.com, this new band’s design is on a black base. The band is of course inspired by the “Fantasmic!” … Read more

New ‘Love’ Pride Month Photo Op Installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Joining those at EPCOT and the Magic Kingdom, the Pride Month mural has gone up today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom just in time for the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and Juneteenth. Pride Month Photo Op at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The wall is located in the same spot as last year, on the walkway to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Wondrous Journeys’ Returns to Rivers of America Following ‘Fantasmic!’ Fire at Disneyland

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More than a month after the catastrophic fire which destroyed the Maleficent dragon in “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland, the setup around the Rivers of America is finally being used for the nightly “Wondrous Journeys” fireworks once again. “Wondrous Journeys” Returns to Rivers of America After the fire, the equipment around the Rivers of America which doubles … Read more

Disney vs. DeSantis Judge Recuses Himself After Court Denies Motion to Disqualify, Accuses DeSantis of ‘Judge Shopping’

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Despite the court denying the motion by Gov. DeSantis’ legal team to disqualify Judge Mark Walker from the case, Judge Walker has decided to remove himself from the case between Disney and the governor. Judge Walker was originally assigned to the case last month and the legal team behind Gov. DeSantis and the Central Florida … Read more

Jurassic Park: The Ride Closing for More Than a Year at Universal Studios Japan for Refurbishment

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Between the impending closure of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man as well as the confirmed permanent shuttering of Terminator 2 3-D and Backdraft, there’s suddenly quite a bit of empty real estate at Universal Studios Japan. But one more attraction is being added to the mix — Jurassic Park: The Ride. Starting September 4, Jurassic Park: … Read more

Annual Passholder Lounge Opens at EPCOT, 2024 Walt Disney World Reservations Suffer Downtime, & More: Daily Recap (5/31/23)

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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 Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New Vintage Walt Disney World Raglan Shirt Arrives

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If you’re ready to celebrate the good old days when you visit Walt Disney World in the autumn or winter, a new vintage-style raglan shirt has arrived to fill that need! We found this at the Creations Shop in EPCOT. Vintage Walt Disney World Raglan Shirt – $39.99 The new shirt is white with a … Read more

Disney Completes Third and Final Round of Layoffs, 2500 Employees Impacted

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News outlets are reporting that Disney has completed its third and final round of sweeping layoffs across the company as they look to slash costs. Variety confirmed today that the third and final round of layoffs across the media division of The Walt Disney Company was completed on Friday May 26, just before the Memorial … Read more

VIDEO: Cast Members Warn Guests to Not Collect Splash Mountain Water During Ride at Disneyland

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One of the more memorable stories of Splash Mountain’s closure at Walt Disney World earlier this year were the exorbitant prices paid for a small amount of the attraction’s water. With several guests attempting to do the same on its last day at Disneyland yesterday, Cast Members took matters into their own hands. Splash Mountain … Read more

Details on the Return of the Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World, Guest Jumps Out of Splash Mountain Log at Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (5/30/23)

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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, May 30, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Mulan’ 25th Anniversary and Raya & Chief Benja Father’s Day 2023 Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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We’re celebrating two momentous occasions with the latest pins at Walt Disney World. Today we have a limited edition “Mulan” 25th Anniversary pin, along with a Father’s Day 2023 pin featuring Raya and Chief Benja. “Mulan” 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Pin – $19.99 This pin features the major figures of the Fa family including Mulan … Read more

Construction Walls Finally Installed Around Former Starbucks at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

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More than two years after its permanent closure, the former home of Starbucks at Universal CityWalk Hollywood has been encased in construction walls.Our latest visit to Universal CityWalk Hollywood revealed the former Starbucks finally behind walls. The outlet suddenly closed in April 2021, right before the nearby Universal Studios Hollywood reopened from its extended COVID-19 … Read more

‘The Little Mermaid’ Headed Toward $121M Opening Weekend, Disneyland Paris Files Permits for Rumored BMX Stunt Show, & More: Daily Recap (5/28/23)

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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 Sunday, May 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Walkway Between Magic Kingdom & Grand Floridian Reopens, Disneyland Monorail, Alice in Wonderland, and Soarin’ Around the World Closing for Refurbishment This Summer, & More: Daily Recap (5/27/23)

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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 Saturday, May 27, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Morocco Pavilion Refurbishment Moves Into Courtyard as Work Continues at EPCOT

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For a few months now, the Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT has been going through some exterior refurbishments. Most notably, the replica of the national treasure Nejjarine Fountain has been behind planters for quite some time to accommodate a crane. So we checked in at Morocco to see the latest. After the scrims … Read more