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Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf to Reopen at Walt Disney World November 6th, Fantasia Gardens Closing

October 6, 2020

Santa Claus surfing statue at Winter Summerland mini golf

Grab your putters, because Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf is reopening November 6th! From Disney Parks Blog: With the fall and winter seasons approaching in Florida, Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will reopen to guests beginning Nov. 6 at Walt Disney World Resort. Winter Summerland Miniature Golf offers two uniquely themed 18-hole courses, each with … Read more

California’s Secretary of Health and Human Services Says There’s “No Promise of a Specific Date” for Theme Park Reopening Guidelines

October 6, 2020

It seems that the fight to reopen California’s theme and amusement parks has no deadline for a conclusion. In a press conference earlier today, the state’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, stated that there’s “no promise of a specific date” for new reopening guidelines. The conference also mentioned that a new … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Cruise Skipper Hat Now Available at Disneyland Resort

October 6, 2020

Any skippers getting ready for a journey will want this new Jungle Cruise hat, available in the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop. There was a Jungle Cruise section of the shop, and this new hat first released at Disney World was front and center. The Jungle Cruise logo is embroidered on the front of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop in Stage 17 of California Adventure Opens to Downtown Disney Guests

October 6, 2020

Stage 17 in Disney California Adventure—a flex space used for private events, character meet-and-greets, and previously Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play It!—has reopened as the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop, with an entrance in Downtown Disney District. The Backlot Premiere Shop’s opening was only announced yesterday. The shop is an extended space … Read more

Mysterious Permit Filed for New Illuminated Signage in “Golden State Expansion” at Disney California Adventure

October 6, 2020

A new permit suggests that a change is coming to Disney California Adventure. Recently, Disney filed with the City of Anaheim to install four illuminated wall signs for a “Golden State expansion.” From 2001 to 2012, Golden State was a land at the park that encompassed what’s now Grizzly Peak and Pacific Wharf, along with … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Minnie’s Dog “Fifi” First Disney Character Added to “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom with Rumors of More to Come

October 6, 2020

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It may still be a small world after all, but it seems like the cast inside is getting bigger… and the new member looks very familiar. A new character was installed at “it’s a small world” in the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday. In the South American scene, we spotted a wooden figure of Fifi the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Jaws” and “Back to the Future” Baseball Caps Arrive at Universal Studios Florida

October 6, 2020

Whether you’re a fan of classic Universal films or classic Universal attractions, you’ll be interested in these Jaws and Back to the Future baseball caps. Jaws Baseball Cap – $25 You’re gonna need a bigger boat with this hat featuring the titular jaws of the film’s shark. “Universal Studios” is on the back of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal CityWalk Hollywood 10/6/20

October 6, 2020

Welcome to Hollywood! We’re back at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for a look at what’s new, what’s good, and what’s happening. Temperatures are cooling off, and guests are flocking back to CityWalk. That’s both a good and a bad thing — good for the businesses to recover and start offering more, but bad for the wait … Read more

Orange County Health Care Agency Recommends Disneyland Resort Parks Reopen

October 6, 2020

While Disneyland and Disney California Adventure await new reopening guidelines from the State of California, one local agency has given its own recommendation on the matter. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, the Orange County Health Care Agency has recommended that the parks reopen at 25% capacity once the county, which is home … Read more

PHOTOS: Max Bone Dog Sweaters Come to Disney Springs

October 6, 2020

Suit your furry friend up in style and show your love for Mickey or Minnie Mouse at the same time. These cute new Max Bone dog sweaters turned up at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs and they’re the perfect outerwear for a chilly dog in your life. Each sweater is $55.00 and comes in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sleeping Beauty and Snow White Shirts Arrive at DisneyStyle

October 6, 2020

Wide shot of Snow White shirts at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs

If you can’t decide between Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, you’re in luck. With DisneyStyle‘s new line of T-shirts and tank tops at Disney Springs, you can have the best of both beloved movies. The “Make It Blue, Make It Pink” tank top is perfect for any Sleeping Beauty fanatic. Plus, you don’t have to … Read more

New Plot Summary Released For “Cruella” Live-Action Film Starring Emma Stone

October 6, 2020

We finally have a plot summary for Disney’s upcoming live-action Cruella, an adaptation of One Hundred and One Dalmatians focused on the film’s villain. The following plot summary has emerged for Cruella: Before she becomes Cruella de Vil? Teenaged Estella has a dream. She wishes to become a fashion designer, having been gifted with talent, … Read more

PHOTOS: A Dozen New Custom On-Demand Horror Ink Tees Now Available in Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store

October 6, 2020

New custom Horror Ink on-demand tees have been added to the U-Design kiosk in the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. These tees feature classic Universal Monsters and many are customizable with your own name. Horror Ink On-demand Tees – $34 This shirt is great for encouraging social distancing. You can add … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Visits Cast Members at Walt Disney World Following Layoffs

October 6, 2020

Josh D'Amaro in front of Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios

A week after he was seen at Downtown Disney District in California, Josh D’Amaro has been spotted the past few days at Walt Disney World. Several Cast Members have posted about meeting him as he visits with them and apologizes following the layoffs of nearly 28,000 Cast Members. @disneydude_71 saw D’Amaro at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Glow-in-the-Dark Limited Release “The Haunted Mansion” Hitchhiking Ghosts Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

October 6, 2020

Two new The Haunted Mansion limited release glow-in-the-dark pins featuring the ride’s hitchhiking ghosts have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found them in EPCOT. “A Ghost Will Follow You Home” Limited Release Pin – $29.99 This pin was on display but we had to ask at the counter for it. It features the three … Read more

SHOP: New “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Collection from Kay Jewelers

October 6, 2020

As part of their Disney Treasures expansion, Kay Jewelers has introduced their own Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fine jewelry collection. The line includes the movie’s iconic figures including Jack Skellington, Zero (Jack’s ghost dog), the infamous spiral hill, and other hauntingly delightful designs set in mostly Sterling Silver with diamonds, black onyx, or mother … Read more