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PHOTOS: New Dino-Rama Fossil Fun Games Prizes Feature Characters from Dinoland U.S.A. Including Triceratop Spin, DINOSAUR, and Dino Institute Mickey & Minnie

September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

If you’re looking to try your luck, two of the Fossil Fun Games located within Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama in DinoLand U.S.A. will be reopening this Sunday, September 13, and best of all, the kiosks will debut an all-new plush collection themed to DinoLand. These adorable new plush are unlike anything the land’s ever featured … Read more

PHOTOS: The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Bandstand Removed From Resort Lobby

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra’s new bandstand has been removed from the lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This comes as some of its members have been seen performing in the new “The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Following the opening of the Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand … Read more

PHOTOS: Get An Aerial View of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Under Construction at Walt Disney World

September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

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A few days ago, Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, spoke about construction projects that have been prioritized across Disney Parks in light of the recent COVID-19 shutdown. Among these projects were the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel in Walt Disney World. The hotel will be an … Read more

Team Member Comp Passes Blocked Out on Weekends at Universal Orlando Resort Through Halloween

September 12, 2020

As of yesterday, Universal Orlando Resort has blocked out Team Member complimentary passes on Saturdays and Sundays from September 19 through October 31. This comes amidst rumors that Universal will be opening up two Halloween Horror Nights houses for regular guests. Though Halloween Horror Nights has been canceled, there is some evidence that houses will … Read more

PHOTOS: Rotating Mickey Mouse Wand Removed During Mouse Gear Refurbishment at EPCOT

September 12, 2020

The giant rotating Mickey Mouse hand holding a wand has been removed amidst the massive refurbishment of Mouse Gear at EPCOT. Though expected, it’s still a little sad to see an iconic piece of the old Mouse Gear gone. The wand was still visible last month. Mouse Gear has been under construction since January of … Read more

PHOTOS: More “Horror Throwbacks” Merchandise Arrives at Universal Studios Florida Featuring the Terra Queen from Halloween Horror Nights 15

September 12, 2020

Universal Orlando Resort recently debuted a new “Horror Throwbacks” collection, with the first set of merchandise featuring Chance from Halloween Horror Nights 26. Now, even more “Horror Throwbacks” have arrived featuring the Terra Queen from Halloween Horror Nights 15. Halloween Horror Nights 15 T-Shirt – $28 Celebrate a “Horror Throwback” with this black shirt featuring … Read more

PHOTOS: Fully Remodeled World Discovery Restrooms Now Open at EPCOT

September 12, 2020

We noticed yesterday that the construction walls in front of these restrooms in Future World east (soon to be the World Discovery neighborhood) had been removed. Today, the restrooms opened and it seems the remodel is now complete. These restrooms are near Mouse Gear, which is receiving a huge refurbishment. The outside of the restrooms … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates 15th Anniversary Despite Ongoing Closure

September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! Although the Park remains closed due to COVID-19 related restrictions, the resort is offering a virtual celebration on Facebook. Hong Kong Disneyland is also offering a limited edition tote bag with pin combo to guests who will be at the resort within the next … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walkway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to the Magic Kingdom Poised to Open Soon

September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

The new walkway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom has been near completion for some time now. When we last checked on the walkway, the temperature screening tent for guests entering Magic Kingdom had been expanded. We took another trip on the Monorail this week to see if any progress … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/11/20 (American Flag at Half-Staff, Splash Mountain Merchandise Restocked, Halloween Mickey Pumpkin Pandora Charm, and More)

September 12, 2020

We visited Magic Kingdom on a cloudy, not-so-crowded day with some scattered thunderstorms. The liquid sunshine doesn’t bother us, though. A rainy day at Disney is better than a rainy day at home. On 9/11, Americans remember the horrific terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. American flags around the country, including at … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Massive Fantasy Springs Expansion at Tokyo DisneySea (9/11/20)

September 15, 2020September 12, 2020

The massive Fantasy Springs project at Tokyo DisneySea still has such a long way to go until we’re walking through the land ourselves in 2023, but that doesn’t mean progress comes slowly by any means! Let’s take a look at the latest status of the construction and a couple of surrounding projects. Tokyo Disneyland Unknown … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Coco” Papel Picado Dress Arrives at the Disneyland Resort

September 11, 2020

Recently, Disney released a new dress inspired by the widely popular 2017 film, Coco, at Walt Disney World. Today, we noticed that the dress is now available at the Disneyland Resort. The skirt of the dress features traditional Mexican papel picado with designs themed to the film. A closer look at one of the designs … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/9/20 (New Character Meet and Greets, Low Crowds, More Plants Added Around “Velocicoaster”, and More)

September 11, 2020

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The holiday weekend crowds are long gone and the Universal Orlando Resort is back to slow, mid-week crowds. We have no complaints about slow days in the park, though. We arrived around noon and decided to make our way through CityWalk towards Islands of Adventure. It feels like a ghost town at times. Let’s make … Read more

REVIEW: Cinnamon Donuts Return to the Magic Kingdom In Haunted Mansion Container

September 11, 2020

Magic Kingdom has been serving delicious cinnamon donut holes at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party since 2018. With no parties this year, the cinnamon donuts are available all day in Frontierland, and they come in a Hitchhiking Ghost container. The container features Gus, the Hitchhiking Ghost, and goes with a Haunted Mansion sipper and popcorn bucket … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disneyland Purple Marble Phone Case Arrives at Downtown Disney District

September 11, 2020

Recently, we’ve seen an array of new phone cases at the Disneyland Resort. And now, yet another new phone case has arrived—with its purple marble design, this case promises to dazzle. The regal Disneyland Resort logo appears subtly at the bottom of this case alongside a silhouette of Sleeping Beauty Castle. This phone case is … Read more

PHOTOS: Pumpkin Spice Milk Shake and Soft-Serve Sundae Return to the Magic Kingdom

October 10, 2020September 11, 2020

The Pumpkin Spice Milk Shake and the Pumpkin Spice Sundae have returned to Magic Kingdom for another fall season! We loved these sweet treats last year, so we’re glad to see them back. Pumpkin Spice Milk Shake – $7.99 The milkshake is topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, sprinkles, and a marshmallow straw topper (the … Read more