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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pluto, Rafiki, Big Al, and King Louie Make Surprise Appearances at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom

November 4, 2021

A seemingly random assortment of characters made a surprise appearance this morning at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. With traditional character meet-and-greets suspended, Pete’s Silly Sideshow has been closed since March 2020. Now that some indoor meet-and-greets are returning as distanced “sightings,” we’ve been keeping an eye on Pete’s. The tent … Read more

PHOTOS: New Holiday Pandora Charm Set Arrives at Walt Disney World

November 4, 2021

A new set of three holiday Pandora charms are now available at Walt Disney World to adorn your bracelets or necklaces. Holiday Pandora Charm Set – $250 There are two slider charms and one pendant charm. The two small slider charms feature Mickey and Minnie in Santa hats. The large charm reads “Happy Holly Days … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Mickey and Minnie Figure Available at Walt Disney World

November 4, 2021

Walt Disney World has a new Mickey and Minnie figure available for the 50th anniversary of the resort. We found this figure in Bonjour Village Gifts, the Art of Disney location in Magic Kingdom. 50th Anniversary Mickey & Minnie Figure – $150 The figure features Minnie and Mickey in their EARidescent 50th anniversary costumes. They stand … Read more

PHOTOS: Cirque Du Soleil Store Reopens Before Debut of ‘Drawn to Life’ at Disney Springs

November 4, 2021

The Cirque Du Soleil store has reopened at Disney Springs two weeks ahead of the new “Drawn to Life” show’s premiere. The store is located on the first floor of the white tent structure that Cirque Du Soleil performs in. The store has quirky elements reminiscent of Cirque Du Soleil performances, such as this giant … Read more

Volcano Bay to be Closed on November 5 Due to Inclement Weather

November 4, 2021

Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort will be closed on Friday, November 5, due to inclement weather. Universal Orlando Resort tweeted the news this afternoon. They have not indicated if they expect the water park to reopen on Saturday, November 6. Volcano Bay closed early on October 28 for similar reasons.

PHOTOS: New ‘Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett,’ ‘Recess,’ & Gold Set Pins Arrive at Contemporary Resort

November 4, 2021

Fans of Disney movies and TV shows can get several new pins to show off their fandom at Walt Disney World. We found these pins at Fantasia Market inside Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney TV & Movie Gold Pin Set – $17.99 This set of four gold pins features images that may remind some guests of … Read more

Gael Garcia Bernal Cast for Unknown Role in Marvel Halloween Special for Disney+

November 4, 2021

Gael Garcia Bernal will be starring in a Marvel Halloween special that will air on Disney+, presumably in the fall of next year. Production on the special is set to begin in early 2022. Plot and character details have not been announced, though it’s possible Bernal would be playing an iteration of Werewolf by Night, … Read more

PHOTOS: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens Early Then Breaks Down at Disneyland Park

November 4, 2021

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has reopened a few days early at Disneyland Park following a two-month refurbishment. Lightning Lane signage was added to the attraction while it was still closed, though Lightning Lane has not launched at Disneyland Resort. The wait time this morning was only 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the attraction broke down while we … Read more

Menus Revealed for 2021 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure

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Disney has released the menus of food that will be available during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure from November 12, 2021, through January 9, 2022. At this time, pricing is not listed. The Festive Foods Marketplace, with eight locations, offers tasty holiday dishes that are a nod to family traditions and dishes … Read more

First Three Months Booked for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World

November 4, 2021

The first three months of “voyages” are fully booked for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Walt Disney World. The availability calendar now begins with voyages departing June 5, 2022, with a note that voyages “departing in any month that is not shown (before October 2022) are no longer available.” This means March, April, … Read more

PHOTOS: Plastic Separating Guests and Skipper Removed From Jungle Cruise Boats at Magic Kingdom

November 4, 2021

Plexiglass dividers between guests were removed from Jungle Cruise boats at Magic Kingdom several months ago, but the plastic screens between guests and the skipper Cast Members remained in place. It has now been removed. Two dividers on either side of the skipper remain. The transparent plastic screen previously blocked the front of the boat … Read more

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Will Be Closed Tomorrow and Saturday Due to Weather

November 4, 2021

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will remain closed tomorrow, November 5, and Saturday, November 6, due to adverse weather conditions.

PHOTOS: More New ‘Walt’s Holiday Lodge’ Apparel and Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

November 4, 2021

Holiday merchandise is now available at Walt Disney World, most of it as part of the “Walt’s Holiday Lodge” collection previously announced. Some holiday items had begun to appear in the parks, but tons of new apparel, housewares, and more dropped in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom today. Let’s look at adult apparel first. Mickey … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Releases ‘The Stepdad’ Short Film to Support Make-A-Wish, Donates $500,000 to Toys For Tots

November 4, 2021

Disney has announced how they are supporting two child-focused programs this holiday season. First, they are giving support valued at more than $2 million to Make-A-Wish International and its network of affiliates to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses around the world. Also in support of Make-A-Wish, Disney has released a sequel to … Read more

Standby Queue Opens for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

November 4, 2021

The standby queue has opened for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. WEB SLINGERS has utilized a virtual queue until now. The Disneyland website and app have been updated to say that the park “may” require guests to join the virtual queue to experience the ride. The virtual queue … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Sleigh Ride Sadie’ Sign With Spear Returns at Jingle Cruise in Magic Kingdom

November 4, 2021

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The annual holiday “Jingle Cruise” overlay of Jungle Cruise opened at Magic Kingdom a few days ago. Given the new scenes added amidst the cultural sensitivity updates to the attraction, the overlay was different, too. However, some decorations remained the same, including a sign with a spear on the Sankuru Sadie boat that turned it … Read more