REVIEW: Early Morning Magic in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Backlot Express Breakfast

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There’s no shortage of add-on events at Walt Disney World these days and the hook of most of these offerings is the ability to see Walt Disney World without the ever-growing hordes of guests in your way. A relatively new offering is the Early Morning Magic event for Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. … Read more

Win Tickets to See Disney Legend Ron Logan (Producer of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth) Speak at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee

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Give Kids The World Presents: An Evening With Ron Logan, Tuesday February 19th at 7 PM Hear from a Disney Legend himself, about behind-the-curtain experiences working on Nighttime Spectaculars like Illuminations and Fantasmic. Ron Logan, former Executive Vice President and Executive Producer of Walt Disney Entertainment, shares about his time at the company and gives … Read more

PHOTOS: New FastPass+ Entrance Now Open at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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We’ve been chronicling the saga of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s ever-changing entrance for the past few weeks. The culmination (so far) of all these posts is the opening of the new FastPass+ touch point, which has been moved back to where the old paper FastPass distribution point used to be. Check it out! The new … Read more

REVIEW: New Chocolate Covered Strawberry Milkshake from All-Star Movies Resort

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re on the hunt for the most romantic and delicious snacks we can find. The World Premiere Food Court at All-Star Movies Resort has blended together a beautiful new shake just in time. The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Milkshake is a strawberry milkshake topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, … Read more

Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Closing for Refurbishment on February 24th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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This tale as old as time is starting to look worse for wear. Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closed for refurbishment from February 24th through March 9th. This Broadway-style show has been enchanting audiences since 1991.

Even More Early Morning Magic Dates at the Magic Kingdom Added Through August

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It seems that while many bemoan the existence of specially ticketed events, these events continue with massive success. (We actually recommend it and believe it may be worth the price for many park-goers.) Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom is no exception to this, and because of it, they’ve decided to add on even … Read more

Lengthy Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Refurbishment Finally Scheduled for Magic Kingdom

For well over a year now, Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom has been in need of a good cleaning, painting, and refurbishment of its moving parts. The much needed repairs are finally coming when the water play area closes to guests from February … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/8/19 (Mickey Bubble Wand, Shamrock Crispy Treat, Cosmic Ray’s Work Continues, ETC.)

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During our walk around Magic Kingdom on February 7, 2019, we noticed some new merchandise pop up, as well as some continuing construction around Tomorrowland. Let’s take a look! Merchandise Sorcerer Mickey Bubble Wand – $25.00 This new Sorcerer Mickey bubble wand was spotted in the Emporium, it lights up and features the classic stars … Read more

REVIEW: Prix Fixe Dining at Captain Jack’s Restaurant at Disneyland Paris

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Captain Jack’s is a creole-inspired restaurant located at the northern end of Adventureland in Disneyland Paris. Featuring incredible theming, this restaurant (much like the Blue Bayou) is located inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride on the edge of the torch-lit lagoon. “Dive into a pirates’ feast of exotic seafood and Creole cooking in this refurbished, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour of Newly Refurbished White Water Snacks at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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After closing in Fall of last year to undergo refurbishment, White Water Snacks at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is back! And it’s better than ever, with a refreshed interior and menu. We have a feeling this fan-favorite restaurant is going to be an even bigger hit than before. White Water Snacks Right when … Read more

VIDEO: Kingdom Hearts III In-Depth Discussion & Review

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It’s finally here! Kingdom Hearts III is real and available now. In celebration of the long-awaited sequel, we have a full in-depth review discussion. Join Alicia, Tyler, and Jesse as they go over the their thoughts on this highly-anticipated game from top to bottom. This hour-long discussion goes into detail on the game’s impressive visuals, … Read more

Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” Show Coming to Mexico Pavilion in Epcot on March 6

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Disney Parks Blog has announced that starting March 6, the vibrant music of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” will be coming to the Mexico pavilion, courtesy of the amazing Mariachi Cobre. The immensely talented musicians of Mariachi Cobre are joined by a pair of Folklórico (traditional Mexican folk dance) dancers to tell the tale of Miguel Rivera, his love of … Read more

REVIEW: Caring for Giants Tour in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While there are many different ways to keep a Walt Disney World Resort trip fun and exciting every time you visit, one of my favorite ways is through guided tours. This time around, my family and I decided to take the Caring for Giants tour located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This tour focuses on learning more … Read more

Voyageurs’ Lounge Announced for Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Disney’s Riviera Resort is speeding towards its Fall 2019 opening. And today, we learned that a new lounge will be part of the resort! Called Voyageur’s Lounge, the lounge celebrates Walt Disney’s international travels and the books he collected along the way. From Disney Parks Blog: “Inside this fun lounge at Disney’s Riviera Resort, you will be … Read more

REVIEW: New Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Menu at Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill

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Now that Tangaroa Terrace has reopened as Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill after an extensive refurbishment, we were anxious to check out the new menu. The restaurant features a breakfast menu from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and a lunch and dinner menu from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Each menu offers a variety … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 2/7/19 (Japan Restaurant Goes Vertical, Space Restaurant and Other Future World Construction, Festival of the Arts, ETC.)

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We’re about halfway through the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, and between that and the myriad of construction projects going on, there’s always something cooking at Epcot. Let’s see what’s new. Future World Construction The new space restaurant in between Mission Space and Test Track is coming together very quickly. It seems like just … Read more