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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/5/19 (More Additions to the Tomorrowland Speedway Holiday Overlay, TRON Track Installation Finalized, Gaston’s New Look, and More)

November 5, 2019

Welcome to a perfectly overcast day here at the Magic Kingdom. We’re here and ready for a busy afternoon full of meet and greets, attraction overlays, and other changes around the park. Let’s get started. The structure outside of the entrance is taking shape nicely. This is part of the arrival experience enhancements here at … Read more

New Event Exclusive Spirit Jersey, MagicBand, Pins and More Revealed for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019

November 5, 2019

Guests who will attend this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom Park will discover festive décor, holiday-themed food and beverage items, and new magical entertainment. In addition to all the very merry fun, guests can also purchase new party inspired merchandise!Decorative apparel such as spirit jerseys and T-shirts adorned with Holiday icons … Read more

DINOSAUR and DinoLand Attractions to Close Early at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 14th and 16th

November 5, 2019

If you’re planning on catching that dino or taking a spin on a Triceratops, you should keep in mind that upcoming hours for various DinoLand attractions have changed. The Boneyard, Fossil Fun Games, Triceratop Spin, and DINOSAUR are all scheduled to close at 6 PM on Thursday, November 14th and Saturday, November 16th. The rest of Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Kitschy Christmas Decorations Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2019 Holiday Season

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

The glamour of Hollywood is clamoring with Christmas cheer this morning as all of Disney’s Hollywood Studios was transformed overnight and has received the full-on Garland garland treatment. (No, not that Garland…) That is, with the exception of Gertie, who is still notably missing her Santa Hat. Even with the Echo Lake Christmas tree up, it isn’t … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Parts Installed on Rotating Mechanism for Grand Floridian Walkway Bridge to the Magic Kingdom

November 5, 2019

If you’ve ever been caught in the massive crowds leaving the Magic Kingdom, you know the wait to get on a bus, ferry, or monorail can seem like forever. Some nights, I’ve even thought swimming would be a better option than standing with a mass of people waiting for the monorail back to the Transportation … Read more

Free Beignet Offer Extended to Disney Vacation Club Members at Scat Cat’s Club in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

November 5, 2019

If you recall the popular Free Beignet offer that was recently announced for Annual Passholders, DVC Members will be delighted to know that it has been extended to include them as well. Now through January 4, 2020, Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders can enjoy a complimentary order of three beignets with a purchase … Read more

Adjustments to Magic Kingdom Entertainment on November 9th and 10th Due To Disney Parks Holiday Special Recordings

November 5, 2019

If you’re planning on visiting the Magic Kingdom sometime this Veterans Day weekend, do keep in mind that due to Disney Parks Holiday Special recordings, adjustments are being made to Entertainment schedules in the park, including cancellations for many favorite shows. Segments for this year’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC, and other Disney … Read more

November 2019 Pin Releases for Disneyland Paris

November 5, 2019

November is here and along with it comes the transition from Halloween to the Christmas season at Disneyland Paris! However, this month’s pin releases actually feature NO holiday pins, as the previous month’s releases have. This month’s releases feature some new card holders and lanyards along with a collection of open edition princess pins and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Fantasmic!, Electrical Parade, and Popcorn Cart Candy Cases Arrive at Tokyo Disney Resort

November 5, 2019

Merry Disney Christmas, everyone! Well, almost. Disney Christmas actually starts on Friday, but new merchandise is already available! And that includes these three awesome candy cases themed to Fantasmic!, Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights, and a holiday popcorn cart! We brought you the news of these adorable souvenirs just a couple of months ago. But … Read more

REVIEW: Marty Sklar’s “Travels With Figment” is More Bittersweet Tribute Than Memoir

November 5, 2019

When Marty Sklar, former President of Imagineering, unexpectedly died in 2017, he was working on his third autobiographic book about working for Disney. His first, “Dream It! Do It!,” was published in 2013, and the followup, “One Little Spark,” in 2015, but, after his passing, Disney Editions had to decide the best way to pay … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 11/4/19 (Christmas Lights, The Mandalorian MagicBand, New Apparel, and More)

November 4, 2019

Jambo! My name is Kibibi, which is Swahili for “princess”. Today, we are going to take you across two continents, an alien planet, and travel back in time to meet some dinosaurs. There’s a lot to do and see, so let’s begin our trek. Of course we started in Discovery Island to behold the sight … Read more

VIDEO: Get Your First Look At Ming-Na Wen In This New Teaser For “The Mandalorian”

November 4, 2019

Vanity Fair broke the news today that Actress Ming-Na Wen (“Mulan”) will appear in “The Mandalorian”. Wen will play Fennec Shand, a silent assassin who comes face to face with “The Mandalorian”. Watch Ming-Na Wen’s debut in the latest teaser trailer for “The Mandalorian”. “The Mandalorian” debuts on November 12th, exclusively on Disney+. Source: Vanity … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/4/19 (New Knitted Spirit Jersey, Construction Walls Erected for Mickey Shorts Theater, Christmas Decoration Prep, and More)

November 4, 2019

Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! With the holiday season quickly approaching, it seems the crowds are starting to pick up at Walt Disney World Resort. We were greeted this morning by a massive crowd waiting to enter the park at rope drop. The park officially opened at 9 AM, but guests were allowed to enter … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Thatching Elements Completed on Club 33 Harambe House Roof at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 4, 2019

It’s been a little while since we last checked in at the construction site of the all-new Harambe House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new structure will be the future home of a new Club 33 location for the most exclusive of Walt Disney World guests. Let’s take a look around to see what changes … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Lobby Gingerbread House Display Construction Begins at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

November 4, 2019

It’s the yummiest time of the year here at Walt Disney World, and the parks and resorts have begun all their holiday decorating. We’re bringing you a different kind of construction update today, and a far sweeter one at that. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is known for its giant gingerbread house, and no Christmas would … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Little Mermaid” and “The Muppets” Character Shirts Available Now at Disney Parks

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

Two new The Little Mermaid and The Muppets shirts have made their way into Disney Parks. Each features the main logo on the front of the shirt with the right sleeve adorned with characters from the movie. We found The Little Mermaid shirt at Disney Springs and The Muppets shirt at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the generic Walt Disney World/Disneyland … Read more