PHOTOS: NEW Pumpkin Mickey Ear Headband Arrives at Walt Disney World

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After already showing up on shopDisney and at Disneyland Resort, this pumpkin Mickey ear headband is now available at Walt Disney World! The headband has two jack-o’-lanterns as ears, and each jack-o’-lantern has Mickey’s face and ears. The headband is black on the outside and orange on the inside. These ears are $29.99 and we … Read more

PHOTOS: Demolition Continues on the Electric Umbrella at EPCOT

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Only a few days ago, we saw that demolition had begun and the canopy had been removed at the Electric Umbrella behind Spaceship Earth. Today we caught a glimpse of even more elements of the old quick-service restaurant being torn down. The overhang of the restaurant has been destroyed. Some umbrella shapes still seem to … Read more

DREAMFINDERS: Former Imagineer Brandon Kleyla on Creating Trader Sam’s & Pandora!

Brandon Kleyla, better know as Trader Brandon to fellow tiki lovers and friends, has always been obsessed with the intricacies of pop-culture and, over time, he’s become a part of it himself. From acting on Nickelodeon shows at Universal Studios Florida as a kid to creating a feature documentary on Indiana Jones fan culture, Brandon’s … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Reopening on September 25

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The magic is back at Hong Kong Disneyland! After a secondary closure due to COVID-19 spikes in the region, the park will be reopening on September 25, 2020. During the initial reopening stage, the park will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the exception of public holidays and special days designated by the resort. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/17/20 (Updated Ratatouille Sign, Play! Pavilion Roof Panel Replacement, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Progress, and More)

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We visited EPCOT on a cloudy, not-so-crowded day to check out the construction of several new attractions and any other adventure that was in store for us. Spaceship Earth had a five minute wait at park opening, according to the My Disney Experience app. The attraction’s stand-by entrance sign wasn’t displaying wait times. Roof panel … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey Floral Planter Refreshed at Disneyland Entrance; Social Distancing Signage Installed at Disney California Adventure

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Even though a formal reopening date hasn’t been announced yet, preparations are well underway to get Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ready for guests. Over at Disneyland, the Mickey Mouse floral planter that greets guests as they enter the park has undergone a serious refreshing. With Disneyland closed since March, Mickey had started to fade, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/20/20 (The Cadaver Dans Return, Halloween Rainy Day Cavalcades, New Haunted Mansion & Christmas Merchandise, and More)

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Happy Halloween (sort of) from the Magic Kingdom! We’re here for the first weekend with decorations, entertainment, and a majority of the holiday offerings that will be in place through October. Unfortunately, we had to battle “Tropical Disturbance #2” throughout the day, but it gave us some unique looks at the character offerings. First thing … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise Now Available “Off-Planet” at the Star Wars Trading Post in Disney Springs

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For a limited time, guests are now able to find exclusive Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise at Downtown Disney District, shopDisney, and now Disney Springs. The Star Wars Trading Post at Disney Springs let annual passholders get the first look at the merchandise available outside the park today. Passholders had to present their pass at … Read more

UPDATE: Disney States They Will Not Announce an Opening Date For Disneyland Resort Theme Parks Tomorrow

With rumors circulating of California Governor Gavin Newsom meeting with Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro at Disneyland Resort over the weekend, many were hoping for a reopening date to be announced soon. Tomorrow, Disney Parks has scheduled a press conference to provide an update on parks and resort operations around the world during the pandemic. … Read more