New Gate Painted and Scaffolding Removed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure & More: Daily Recap (4/1/24)

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More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024. Daily Recap for April 1, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more

New Ratatouille, “it’s a small world,” and Bambi Pandora Charms Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Three new Pandora charms inspired by “Ratatouille,” “it’s a small world,” and “Bambi” have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the charms in Legends of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure 10th Anniversary Pandora Charm – $80 This charm was first released at Disneyland Paris for the 10th … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Toy Story’ Topiaries Installed and More Updates for 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Updates are happening quickly as we approach the opening day of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival on February 28. We spotted several freshly installed topiaries and other adjustments on a recent trip to the park. Newly Added Topiaries Buzz Lightyear Buzz Lightyear has landed in World Discovery, near Mission: SPACE. This is … Read more

Disney Animation-Inspired Mural Fully Revealed for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

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The Disney Parks Blog has shared a new look at the mural inspired by scenes from Walt Disney Animation Studios films that will be on display when The Villas at Disneyland Hotel opens on September 28. Disney Animation Mural in The Villas at Disneyland Hotel From the moment guests enter the new 12-story tower, they … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Bambi’ Dooney & Bourke Line Available in Magic Kingdom

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A new line of “Bambi”-inspired Dooney & Bourke bags released today at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Please note: Annual Passholders will not receive their discount for this particular product line. Dooney & Bourke ‘Bambi’ Merchandise Line The new line of Dooney & Bourke items featuring characters from “Bambi” includes three bags, a wallet, and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Easter Bunny Minnie Ear Headband Springs Into Disneyland Resort

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A cheerful new Easter Bunny Minnie ear headband brings lively colors and some of Disney’s most classic rabbit characters to the Disneyland Resort just in time for the Easter season. Easter Bunny Minnie Ear Headband – $34.99 These new ears have hopped into the World of Disney shop within the Downtown Disney District, giving us … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/18/23 (Construction Continues at Splash Mountain, Enchanted Tales with Belle Returning, & More)

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Royal Greetings, and welcome to Magic Kingdom. Join us around the park as we check in on construction, take a look at Enchanted Tales with Belle, and more. Let’s get going. While passing the ticket booths at the Transportation and Ticket Center, we noticed that Magic Kingdom is completely unavailable for today. We quickly looked … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs & EPCOT 2/17/23 (Sonny Eclipse Returns to the Stage at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, New Snack Stand Installed Near TRON, Topiaries for Flower & Garden Festival, & More)

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Good morning! We have a big day planned today with stops at Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and EPCOT. It’s President’s Day Weekend, and we expect larger crowds. As always, we will report on all the new things we find today. Let’s get started. What better way to start our day than at Magic Kingdom. Let’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 12/15/22 (Christmas Decor at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, New Anastasia Mug, ‘Willow’ Costume Displays, & More)

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Good morning from a stormy Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today a tornado watch has been issued for the Disney Parks. We were hoping the storms and rain would keep people away from the parks, but it’s very busy this morning. Today we’re planning on riding some rides and doing some shopping. We also plan on stopping … Read more

New Bambi Merchandise Including Ear Headband Now On Sale at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort has a new collection of Bambi merchandise available for the film’s 80th anniversary this year. We found this collection in Disney Clothiers. Bambi Mug – $19.99 This mug has a rounded brown bottom. The rest is white stoneware with an all-over pattern of Bambi. Flower & Thumper Socks – $16.99 This pair of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park & Magic Kingdom 11/13/22 (Tropical Santa Meet and Greet, New ‘Frozen’ Theming at Tike’s Peak, Disney Parks Holiday Special Filming, & More)

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It’s a Winter Wonderland here at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park. They are reopening today with a new “Frozen” themed area at Tike’s Peak. In addition, we hear Tropical Santa is greeting guests at the water park. Ski you on the slopes! We arrived first thing for the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park. … Read more

New Groot and Bambi Ear Headbands Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Get in tune with nature thanks to these new Minnie ear headbands featuring Groot and Bambi. Both ear headbands are available in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Groot Ear Headband – $34.99 This headband and ears are covered in corduroy brown fabric resembling bark. A patch of young Groot is on the left ear. Criss-crossing … Read more

New Bambi Disney Parks Exclusive Loungefly Mini Backpack at Disneyland Resort

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Adventure into the woods or through the parks with this new Bambi Loungefly mini backpack. We found it in the Emporium at Disneyland. Bambi Loungefly Mini Backpack – $75 The backpack is dark blue with brown piping and a brown flap for the front pocket. The blue has an all-over pattern of Bambi, Thumper, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Bundle Up With New Mickey & Friends, Bambi, and Cheshire Cat Puffer Jackets at Disneyland Resort

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Three new puffer jackets featuring different classic Disney characters are now available at Disneyland Resort. We found them in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Mickey and Friends Puffer Jacket – $89.99 First, we have this very shiny jacket. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald are patterned over it. Bambi Puffer Jacket – $89.99 This jacket is … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Stay Cozy’ Pillow and Fleece Throw Blanket Warm Up Walt Disney World

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Things are beginning to warm up at Walt Disney World! Just a day after the pink sherpa Minnie ears and slippers arrived, a matching new pillow and throw blanket are now available. “Stay Cozy” Pillow – $39.99 The white rectangular pillow features soft pom pom balls along the edges. The phrase “Stay Cozy” is written … Read more

PHOTOS: Fab 50 Character Statues Installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Fab 50 Character Collection statues have been making their debuts around the Walt Disney World theme parks recently. We’ve seen all the statues installed at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, so let’s take a look at the statues now in place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bambi and Thumper Simba Timon and Pumbaa Nemo and Dory … Read more