PHOTOS: New Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Lobby Partially Revealed

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The refurbishment of Cinema Hall, the lobby of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, is now partially complete. The refurbishment began in early July. There are some construction walls and tarp next to the completed section. Like most Disney resorts, All-Star Movies is getting a lobby with a more open and accessible concept. This includes desks replacing … Read more

Magic Key Sales Wait Time Jumps to Over an Hour

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Magic Key sales opened at 10:15 a.m. today to much anticipation. Upon entry into the virtual waiting room, the wait immediately shot up to “more than an hour.” Once purchased, reservation dates can be booked by the newly-minted Key Holders. Availability stretches for 90 days at a time, leaving the booking window open from today, … Read more

Magic Key Passes for Disneyland Resort Now On Sale

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Today, Magic Key membership went on sale for the first time. The new program replaces the defunct Annual Pass program, which was suspended during the COVID-19 shutdown and subsequently cancelled in January. Dubbed a “frequent visitor program” rather than an annual pass by Disney CEO Bob Chapek, the Magic Key program opts for fewer benefits … Read more

REVIEW: Rocky Road Cake Slice and Assorted Chocolate-Covered Cookie Bites Delight at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs

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Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is known for its eccentric decor and creative confectionaries, some of which rotate monthly. We stopped in to try August’s limited edition Rocky Road cake and the new Cookie Bite flavor, Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl. Gideon’s Bakehouse is located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. We tried … Read more

Disney Converts Boo Bash Tickets to Park Admission for Rained-Out Event

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Even Disney can’t fight the weather. Last night’s Disney After Hours Boo Bash was affected by inclement weather, an unavoidable possibility during Florida’s summer season. Attendees received an email from Disney after the cancellation of the night’s entertainment offerings. As is standard procedure, hard-ticketed event admissions are automatically converted into one-day-one-park tickets for the theme … Read more

PHOTO: Biometric Finger Scanning Returns to EPCOT Park Entrances

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Biometric finger scanning is returning to the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks. After resuming at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week, finger scanning is now back at EPCOT. The finger scanners were covered and out of use for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests must now tap their ticket, MagicBand, or … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/24/21 (Delicious Chicken Sandwiches, New Halloween Horror Nights Menus, Construction Walls and Refurbishments, and More)

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The spooky season is quickly approaching here at the Universal Orlando Resort, and we’re ready for it. Halloween Horror Nights is just days away now and the park is bustling with Team Members and management making final preparations. Let’s head over to Universal Studios Florida and check out all the happenings. More menus have popped … Read more

Dapper Dans Returning to Disneyland Next Month

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The Dapper Dans are finally returning to Disneyland on September 3. The barbershop quartet—which actually has twelve members—began rehearsals on Tuesday, August 24, after being apart for more than a year, OC Register reports. “It’s very exciting,” Disney Live Entertainment music producer John Glaudini said. “They sound great. They are masters of this music. It’s … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Construction at Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has filed a permit for “general construction” at the site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which permanently closed over a year ago. Other than ride vehicles being removed, the attraction has sat mostly untouched. Earlier this year, Disney filed a permit for “labor, material and/or electrical for construction”, contracting their in-house construction … Read more