PHOTO REPORT: Universal CityWalk Hollywood 12/8/20 (Christmas Decorations, New Partial COVID-19 Shutdown, Seating Areas Blocked Off Behind Fencing, Empty Walkways, and More)

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Things have been quiet at Universal CityWalk Hollywood ever since Sunday night’s health order shut down all dining on-site at any restaurants in Southern California. The shops and snack windows are still open, but most everything else is closed at least through December 20. But that doesn’t stop CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood from looking … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Begins on Innoventions East Remodel at EPCOT

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While we’ve been focused on the demolition of Innoventions West, it seems construction has begun inside the building that once housed Innoventions East at EPCOT. Now that the former interior of the pavilion has been gutted, there appears to be some new wall structures inside. A construction vehicle is parked out front. There were workers … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Souk-Al-Magreb Reopens with “Aladdin” Merchandise Under Disney Ownership at EPCOT Morocco Pavilion

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After a brief closure as ownership transferred to the Walt Disney Company, Souk-Al-Magreb has reopened. Located in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, the retail spot offers a variety of Moroccan goods. According to the shop’s manager, the adjacent Spice Road Table restaurant will reopen tomorrow. The manager also informed us that the reopening date for … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity Before Noon, Will Not Reopen Later Today

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In what is becoming a common weekend occurrence, both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have reached capacity once again today. The Universal Orlando Resort parks closed today at 11:24 AM. Universal does not anticipate that it will reopen today. The parks last reached capacity on December 5. Universal Orlando Resort hinted at … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Suspends Select Sailings Longer Than Seven Nights

Disney Cruise Line has announced the suspension of select sailings longer than seven nights. The news was posted in a December 11, 2020 update to the Disney Cruise Line website. All departures remain suspended through February 28, 2021. The cancellation of cruises longer than seven nights is due to updated guidance from the U.S. Centers … Read more

UPDATE: Walt Disney World No Longer Placing Digital Face Masks Over Maskless Guests in On-Ride Photos; Official Statement Issued

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Walt Disney World is no longer placing digital face masks over maskless guests in on-ride photos. Just a short time after they started “enhancing” photos to add digital masks to unmasked guests, it seems the experiment is over. Disney has released an official statement regarding the change: In response to guest requests, we tested modifying … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate the British Invasion and Other English Chart-Toppers in “Power of Pop: UK Edition” at Universal Studios Japan

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Universal Studios Japan is well-known for keeping its atmospheric entertainment fresh and ever-changing, including the popular Power of Pop show at the Mel’s Stage in Hollywood. For 2020, Universal Studios Japan is celebrating good ol’ Britain in Power of Pop: UK Edition, featuring hits from the Beatles all the way to One Direction and every … Read more