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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/3/21 (First Day of Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Flags Arrive at Park Entrance, Eats At EPCOT Experience Closed, and More)

March 4, 2021

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Greetings, World Travelers, and welcome to the opening day of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! This is our favorite Festival of the year, so we were extra excited for today. We were spared the forecasted rain and had a picture-perfect Festival day, and had a blast seeing all there was to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Judy Hopps “Zootopia” MagicBand Available at Walt Disney World

March 4, 2021

The newest open edition MagicBand available at Walt Disney World is inspired by Judy Hopps from Zootopia. Judy Hopps MagicBand – $24.99 The base MagicBand is navy blue. Judy Hopps poses on one end, proudly displaying her Zootopia PD badge. The city of Zootopia is pictured on the other end. We found this MagicBand in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 3/2/21 (Orange Bird Mural Appears, New Hydrangea Spirit Jersey, Captain Marvel Piñata Treat, and More)

March 4, 2021

Hello friends, and welcome to another gorgeous day here at Walt Disney World! We started out our day at the Magic Kingdom to check in on all the construction project here, and see what new things we could find. Let’s get started! We found a piece of the illuminated canopy hanging in the air on … Read more

REVIEW: St. Patrick’s Day Ice Cream Sandwich Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2021

Specialty treats are all the rage around the holidays at Walt Disney World. With St. Patrick’s day only two weeks away, one of our favorite treats has returned. The St. Patrick’s Day ice cream sandwich is back at Dino-Bite Snacks inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We last reviewed the minty treat in March 2020. Here’s a … Read more

PHOTOS: “The Muppets” Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy Disney nuiMOs and Fashion Collection #2 Arrive at Disneyland Resort

March 4, 2021

A new month brings new nuiMOs characters and merchandise to the Disney Parks and shopDisney. While we previously found Fashion Collection #2 at the Walt Disney World Resort, the latest collection and two of our favorite Muppets have made way into Downtown Disney District. Kermit Disney nuiMOs Plush – “The Muppets” – $17.99 Kermit is … Read more

KA WA’A, a Luau to Resume at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa March 27th; Reservations Now Available

March 4, 2021

One of the most beloved offerings at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is about to return. KA WA’A, a Luau is set to return on Saturday, March 27th, with reservations now available. From Disney Parks Blog: Aloha ‘Auinalā! As the sun dips into the ocean to end the day, a conch shell is blown … Read more

PHOTOS: New LEGO Ideas “Winnie the Pooh” Set Coming April 1st

March 4, 2021

Fans will be able to build their own part of the Hundred Acre Wood when a new Winnie the Pooh LEGO set goes on sale Thursday, April 1st. The set, which was created by Ben Alder, is part of the LEGO IDEAS program, which takes fan-created designs voted on by the public and makes them … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/4/21): WDWNT March Madness Kicks Off to Determine the Greatest Disney World Ride Vehicle, Past or Present!

March 4, 2021

Tonight! You’ve read WDW News Today, so it’s time for WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a recap of the week’s news, as well as the start of WDWNT March Madness 2021! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines the latest headlines, … Read more

REVIEW: Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE at the 2021 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

March 6, 2021March 4, 2021

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Trowel & Trellis, which is sponsored by Impossible Foods, is back for another year at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Each dish this booth serves up is completely plant-based, which is sure to make it hit at the festival. Menu for Trowel & Trellis at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic World VelociCoaster Coca-Cola Freestyle Tumbler Debuts at Universal Studios Florida

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

While we still don’t have an official opening date for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, merchandise… finds a way. Joining the lineup is a new Coca-Cola Freestyle tumbler, now available at Universal Orlando Resort. The tumbler features similar art to other items in the collection, with the roller coaster’s track wrapped around a pack of velociraptors … Read more

UPDATE: Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort Expected to be Delayed Until 2025

March 4, 2021

While exciting news broke yesterday about Epic Universe construction resuming at Universal Orlando Resort, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings clarified that the new opening date is expected to be in early 2025. The new theme park is a collaboration between Universal Studios and Comcast and was originally scheduled for a grand opening sometime in 2023. … Read more

Two Weeks of Additional “A Touch of Disney” Tickets Released Due to Extreme Popularity

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

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The extreme popularity of the “Touch of Disney” ticketed event led Disney to announce a two-week extension of the limited time offering today. A virtual queue opened for tickets this afternoon, but the website was so overwhelmed by the popularity that it almost instantly crashed. While still waiting in the queue, an update was announced … Read more

REVIEW: Plant-Based Poutine Arrives at Refreshment Port for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

March 4, 2021

During the food festivals at EPCOT, additional permanent locations around the park will add a specialty item or beverage to their usual lineup of offerings. At the Refreshment Port this year, for the Flower & Garden Festival, a special sausage poutine and popsicle trio have been added to the menu. Menu for Refreshment Port at … Read more

PHOTOS: COVID-19 Safety Protocol Signage Revealed at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

March 4, 2021

With Disney’s Blizzard Beach set to reopen on Sunday, we now have a look at the COVID-19 safety measures that will be in place at the water park. Brooke Geiger McDonald posted pictures of the safety reminders on Twitter, revealing that while face coverings may not be worn while in the water, they will be … Read more

Police Reports Filed for Incidents Where Guests Abused Cast Members Attempting to Enforce COVID-19 Safety Protocols

March 5, 2021March 4, 2021

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Cast Members have endured abuse from guests while enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols such as mask wearing and physical distancing. Police reports have been filed against guests that have abused Cast Members by spitting on them, shoving them, and even attempting to pull a gun on them. One particular altercation took … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Robin Hood Artist Series Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Walt Disney World March 8th

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

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If you’re a fan of a certain outlaw, there’s a new collection from Dooney & Bourke that will make you say “Oo-de-lally!” The newest Artist Series collection will feature the characters of Robin Hood, coming to Walt Disney World on Monday, March 8th. The display, seen at Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom, shows off … Read more