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SHOP: “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Items for Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan’s Flight, and King Arthur Carrousel Now Available on shopDisney

September 29, 2020

If you’re like everybody else, you’ve had trouble getting your hands on new items from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection. Thankfully, shopDisney has restocked some items from the Dumbo the Flying Elephant series, Peter Pan’s Flight series, and King Arthur Carrousel series. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Ear Headband – $34.99 Dumbo the Flying … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Illuminated Canopy and Grid Enclosure for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

September 29, 2020

Installation has begun on the illuminated canopy that will cover the exterior of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Portions of the canopy are being built on the ground and then raised into place. The next canopy piece is coming along quickly. There are some tarps and construction vehicles obstructing the view, but workers … Read more

Disneyland Paris Rolling Out New Standby Pass Virtual Queue System via App

September 29, 2020

Disneyland Paris will be introducing a new Standby Pass system via their app that minimizes physical wait times. Standby Pass is similar to Walt Disney World’s FastPass+ system, however it will be required for certain attractions. Guests will be able to login to the Official Disneyland Paris app, select “Get a Standby Pass”, and choose … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Begins On Remodeling “The Great Ceremonial House” at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Entrance and Elevator Rehab Underway

September 29, 2020

Work has begun on the refurbishment Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which will not fully reopen until next summer. While there’s a year to go in the project, some areas are already beginning to close. Construction materials and equipment are staged along parts of the parking lot. The main entrance to The Great Ceremonial House is … Read more

Savi’s Workshop Adds Reservations Past Park Close at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

September 29, 2020

Savi’s Workshop just reopened their build-your-own lightsaber experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests must make reservations ahead of time and it’s been booking up fast. However, new reservation times have been added for past park closing time, suggesting hours may be extended. Reservations at 7:05 PM and 7:25 PM are … Read more

PHOTOS: Royal Blue Segment Revealed as Painting Begins on Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza Transformation

September 29, 2020

Yesterday, work began on the transformation of the Magic Kingdom toll plaza to celebrate the park’s upcoming 50th anniversary. When we returned to Magic Kingdom today, workers had already made significant progress on the plaza. The refurbishment is scheduled to take eight weeks. Three lanes have been closed off for the first step of repainting. … Read more

Walt Disney World Recreation Cast Members Getting Recalled on October 3

September 29, 2020

With many Cast Members still on furlough, yet another wave is thankfully returning to work. Recreation Cast Members have been recalled and will be returning to their posts starting October 3. Select recreation has returned to Walt Disney World already, but this will reopen a host of other activities, like boat rentals at resorts. Many … Read more

Disney+ Introduces New “GroupWatch” Feature

September 29, 2020

Disney+ users in the U.S.A. are now able to simultaneously watch a series or film with friends in different places with the GroupWatch feature. Users can hit the GroupWatch icon on whatever title they want to watch, then invite other Disney+ users to join. Once other users have accepted the invite, you can start watching … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/27/20 (Big Weekend Crowds, New Haunted Mansion Magnets, Lots of Character Appearances, Broken Down Monorail, and More)

September 29, 2020

It’s Sunday Funday at the Magic Kingdom! It’s a mix of experiences at The Most Magical Place on Earth today — ranging from a ton of character sightings and new merchandise, to long lines for food and attractions, to a broken down monorail. Let’s head in and see how the day pans out overall. The … Read more

VIDEO: “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast” Merchandise Tour at Tokyo Disneyland

September 29, 2020

While we already showed off the complete (and massive) line of The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast merchandise now available at Tokyo Disneyland, there’s really nothing like seeing the actual items for yourself! So we took a trip down to the Village Shops on opening day so you could see what everything looks … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Adjusting Ticket Entry Times & Prices Beginning October 31st

September 29, 2020

As a measure to ensure proper social distancing at the park entrance, Tokyo Disney Resort currently sells three tiers of tickets for entry to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea at different times. Now, the resort is adjusting that process beginning October 31st as the recovery from COVID-19 continues. Starting October 31st, entry times will change … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/20/20 (Haunted Houses, Trick or Treating, Rainy Day Crowds, Velocicoaster Vehicles, and More)

September 28, 2020

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Welcome to a very gray, rainy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It looks like the weather may have kept a few people home today, but there were still plenty of crowds making their way into the parks this morning for a taste of Halloween. We started our morning off at Universal Studios Florida … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tie Dye Haunted Mansion T-shirt and Madame Leota Ornament Arrive at Walt Disney World

September 28, 2020

Grim grinning ghosts are not the only things that materialize near The Haunted Mansion. A new tie dye T-shirt and a new Madame Leota ornament are the latest Haunted Mansion products to appear at Memento Mori. Located just outside the attraction’s queue, the store specializes in unique Haunted Mansion merchandise. Haunted Mansion Tie Dye T-shirt … Read more

REVIEW: Croissants, Hunter’s Pie, a Different Kind of LeFou’s Brew, and MORE Delicious Food at the NEW La Taverne de Gaston at Tokyo Disneyland

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With the grand opening of Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland expansion today came a brand new counter-service restaurant in the Belle’s Village area! We already took a tour through La Taverne de Gaston thanks to some beautifuil press images, now we were able to savor the actual food! All food items come in these cool themed … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Spin on the NEW “The Happy Ride with Baymax” Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland

September 28, 2020

With the grand opening of the massive New Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo Disneyland also came some additions to Tomorrowland, which includes The Happy Ride with Baymax! This Alien Swirling Saucers clone is themed to the huggable personal healthcare companion from 2014’s Big Hero 6 and whips Guests around to raise their happiness levels! Last week … Read more

Disney Internships & Programs Now Accepting Complimentary Park Ticket Requests for Spring 2020 Participants

September 28, 2020

Disney College Program and Internship participants from Spring 2020 can now request complimentary admission tickets they earned during their participation in the program. Each ticket is valid for one day at a theme park at either Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort during regular operating hours. Tickets are not valid for admission into Disney Water … Read more