PHOTOS: Construction Begins on New Streamlined Crossbeam Design for the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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With all crossbeam supports completely removed from the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, construction on a new, streamlined crossbeam design has now started. We reported on the concept art in October, with the new entrance and monorail station having a completion date of Summer 2021. Construction is also visible from the pool. … Read more

BREAKING: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reopening on December 1; Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites Grand Opening Set for December 15

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Despite a number of Universal Orlando on-site hotels still remaining closed, two locations will be added to the list of available lodging options at the resort. On December 1, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel will reopen to guests. Reservations opened up for the resort over the past weekend. Universal Orlando Resort will also be celebrating the … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Ticket Booths Receive New Logo Detailing

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At the start of the EPCOT reopening, guests were welcomed by the sight of cheerful rainbow-colored ticket booths. The booths’ color scheme aligns with the new aesthetic of the park as it undergoes a re-imagining. Each booth has been painted white on the left-hand side (if you’re facing the ticketing windows), with a different color on the … Read more

PHOTOS: Santa Gertie Arrives, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gets Fully Decked Out for the 2020 Christmas Holiday Season

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Hollywood is clamoring with Christmas cheer this morning as all of Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received the full-on Garland garland treatment. (No, not that Garland…) As you enter the park, the silver screen tinsel has taken over shops like Crossroads of the World. The streets are lined with garland strung across each building, with golden stars in … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Cloud and “Where Dreams Come True” Tagline Removed from Western Way Entrance for 50th Anniversary Makeover at Walt Disney World

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As was revealed in the concept art for the newly reimagined entrances at Walt Disney World for its 50th anniversary, the Cinderella Castle cloud design and “Where Dreams Come True” tagline has now been removed from the Western Way entrance. The designs were added for the Year of a Million Dreams in 2006. The “Where Dreams Come … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious New Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Brings “A Whole Slice” of Pie at Beaches & Cream in Disney’s Beach Club Resort

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Yes, we’re back at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Mainly because we’re gluttons for punishment, but also gluttons in general. This time, we’re here for the NEW Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Milkshake, which will definitely put you in the mood for Fall, Thanksgiving, and all things pumpkin. Beaches & Cream … Read more

PHOTOS: New Country Bear Jamboree, Tower of Terror, and Haunted Mansion Ornaments at Walt Disney World Let You Look Inside Favorite Attractions

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Do you have a favorite Walt Disney World building, whether it be an attraction or on Main Street, U.S.A.? Disney has new ornaments similar to some we saw last year featuring the inside and outside of some of the resort’ most iconic buildings. Adorn your Christmas tree while taking a look inside beloved attractions like … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Sailings Through December 2020

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Disney Cruise Line has issued an advisory officially canceling all departures through the end of the year. The CDC is allowing the no-sail order to expire at the end of October, but given the phased plan for resuming passenger cruises, voyages will likely still not be able to leave this year. Below is the advisory … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Neon Universal Studios Japan Merchandise Now Available

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Universal Studios Japan is always playing with fun new ways to create merchandise for Guests featuring the park logo, like the pink and blue “Most Exciting Day” line from this summer. Now its latest variant is this neon green and pink line, available now at Rodeo Drive Souvenirs and the Universal Studios Store in Hollywood. … Read more

WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 39 Is Now Available

On this week’s episode: We give our review of “The Boys: Season 2”. We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 39 is now available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programming, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/03/20): Disney Dining Reservation Snafu Causes Confusion, Mysterious Platforms Appear In Front of Cinderella Castle, Permits Filed for Project Gamma at EPCOT, Red Car Trolley Back at Disney California Adventure in Prep for Reopening, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

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