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REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Raspberry Almond Cheesecake Disappoints at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

October 9, 2021

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Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has a new dessert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Check out our review of the 50th anniversary raspberry almond cheesecake below. Raspberry Almond Cheesecake – $5.99 Raspberry cheesecake with a rose-gold champagne-infused glaze on an almond cookie (gluten friendly) The cheesecake definitely has hints … Read more

PHOTOS: Experience Extended Evening Hours Only for Deluxe Resort Guests at Magic Kingdom

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Guests staying at Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villas, and other select hotels can now experience extended evening hours on select days at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. We attended the first evening offering at Magic Kingdom on October 6 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Wait times weren’t too bad at 9:00 p.m. as the park … Read more

PHOTOS: New Colorful Options Added for Commemorative Bricks in MaDe Kiosks at Walt Disney World

October 9, 2021

Guests can still get commemorative bricks at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom, based on the Walk Around the World bricks that were slowly removed over the past two years. The customizable bricks are now available at MaDe kiosks rather than the single brick-making station. There are also more colorful options for the … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Shake a Perfectly-Flavored Fall Treat at Häagen-Dazs in Universal Orlando Resort

October 9, 2021

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Fall flavors are arriving at Universal Orlando Resort. We found this limited-time only Pumpkin Spice Shake at Häagen-Dazs. This location replaced the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream shop. We first showed you around back in March. Pumpkin Spice Shake — $9.99 This shake tastes exactly like pumpkin pie. In fact, we were not prepared for … Read more

PHOTOS: New EARidescent Fab 50 Statue Park Tickets Available at Walt Disney World

October 9, 2021

Walt Disney World theme park tickets have new EARidescent 50th anniversary designs featuring the Fab 50 statues. We got these EARidescent tickets at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Each card features a different Disney Fab 50 gold statue against a sparkling rainbow background. The “Walt Disney World 50” logo is across the top of each card. There … Read more

Hours Extended at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Select October Days

October 9, 2021

Park hours have been extended at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on select days later in October. Magic Kingdom On October 18 and October 30, Magic Kingdom will now be open until 10:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. It will still open at 9:00 a.m. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom will now be … Read more

PHOTOS: New Resort-Themed Loungefly Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Brings Island Vibe to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

October 9, 2021

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort celebrates the islands of the Caribbean. A new Minnie Mouse ear headband from Loungefly brings the island vibe to a favorite Walt Disney World souvenir. Loungefly Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Minnie Mouse Ear Headband — $39.99 The new Minnie ear headband fits the resort’s tropical landscaping. Layers of leaves cover the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Pins Logo, Mystery Pin Trading Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 9, 2021

There are always new things to discover at Walt Disney World. Today we found a new mystery pin trading location inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The mystery pin trading display features a new Disney Pins logo. Let’s take a look. The mystery pin trading display has 24 numbered tiny drawers. Guests trade their pin, then choose … Read more

PHOTOS: Shoulder Banshee Toys Once Again Available at Pandora — The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 9, 2021

A popular souvenir has flown back into Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Shoulder banshee toys are once again available at Windtraders in Pandora — The World of Avatar. The Rookery had been empty since late August. Two colors are available, including the Night Blossom. The second option is a blue-green banshee available with different accent colors. The … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Series Wishables Available at Walt Disney World

October 9, 2021

With Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration now underway, new anniversary merchandise frequently arrives. Adorable Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Series Wishables plush are now available at Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse Wishables Plush — $14.99 The Mickey plush is not in a mystery bag. Mickey wears his 50th anniversary costume. His jacket is EARidescent. … Read more

VIDEO: Take a 4K Float-Through Aboard Pirates of the Caribbean at Tokyo Disneyland Featuring the Redhead Auction Scene

October 9, 2021

Tokyo Disneyland is well-known for rarely making changes to its classic attractions, with favorites like Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain remaining untouched at the nearly 40-year-old park. And in some ways, Pirates of the Caribbean follows that trend, being the last version to contain the infamous redhead auction scene. While not as long as the … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the Spooky New ‘Mickey & Friends Greeting Parade: Halloween Version’ at Tokyo Disneyland

October 9, 2021

Although the “Spooky ‘Boo!’ Parade” isn’t able to perform this year due to COVID-19 restrictions in Japan, Tokyo Disneyland is giving a little taste with the Mickey & Friends Greeting Parade: Halloween Version. This version uses an actual float from the parade (in contrast to previous versions which used a generic float) and features Mickey, … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Engravable ID Tag Available at Disney Springs

October 9, 2021

The engravable ID tag station in Pin Traders at Disney Springs has a new 50th anniversary design. This Cinderella Castle design is different from the two that we saw in a machine at EPCOT. The new design is displayed on the machine’s screen and an example is hanging from the machine. This sparkly blue tag … Read more

Character Meet and Greets Added to Disney After Hours Boo Bash at Magic Kingdom

October 9, 2021

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Guests with tickets to the sold-out Disney After Hours Boo Bash can now meet some of their favorite characters. Character meet and greets have been added to the ticketed event. Instagram user ryanthesidekick shared images and video of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook from last night’s Boo Bash. The event offers trick-or-treating, character … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/8/21): Lightning Lane Selections Announced, New ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Magic Shot, More 50th Anniversary Merchandise & A Look at The ‘Incredibles’ Themed Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

October 8, 2021

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 Friday, October 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: The Banana Boom Sundae Celebrates Walt Disney World’s 50th with Fireworks at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in the Magic Kingdom

October 8, 2021

From Fantasy in the Sky and IllumiNations to Disney Enchantment and Harmonious, fireworks have been a staple of Walt Disney World since it opened in 1971. Now, to celebrate the resort’s 50th anniversary, the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at the Magic Kingdom is setting off some fireworks of its own with a special sundae! The … Read more