Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Administrator Interested in Creating Advisory Boards Representing District Taxpayers Like Disney Springs Business Owners

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Glen Gilzean, Jr., the newly appointed district administrator for the Central Florida Toursim Oversight District, spoke at Wednesday’s District meeting about developing more advisory boards. CFTOD Advisory Boards “I’m going to take a lot of feedback from the community, from our constituents,” Gilzean said. “One of the ideas that I heard was developing more advisory … Read more

Seating Preferences Now Offered for Dining Reservations, Limited Time Passholder Lounge Coming to EPCOT, and More: Daily Recap (5/24/23)

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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 Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

AMC in Disney Springs Gets Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Décor Ahead of Upcoming Release

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We spotted some new décor themed after the upcoming live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” at the AMC in Disney Springs at World Disney World. New “The Little Mermaid” Decorations for Disney Springs AMC A new banner for “The Little Mermaid” has been hung just next to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. The poster features … Read more

New Princess Tea Set Celebrating Disney100 at Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers in Disney Springs

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We spotted a new tea set at Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers in Disney Springs. It features five different princesses and is part of the Disney100 Anniversary Celebration merchandise. Cup and Saucer Set – $149 Five Disney Princesses are featured in this line. Each cup and saucer is sold separately as an individual set. In … Read more

PHOTOS: New Stitch Apparel and Accessories at Walt Disney World

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A wide variety of new Stitch merchandise is available at Walt Disney World at a few different locations we’ve visited recently. Everything shown below is from Star Traders in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, Moana Mercantile at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and World of Disney at Disney Springs. Don’t worry, we’ll specify where each item came … Read more

PHOTOS: Sunglass Hut Refurbishment Reverts Progress in Disney Springs

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We noticed the Sunglass Hut building in Disney Springs has actually gone backwards in its refurbishment progress from the last time we stopped by. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happened. Sunglass Hut Building Refurbishment Progress It appears progress has actually gone backwards at this location, as the last time we stopped by, there … Read more

New Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Sand Sculpture Takes Shape for Pandora Jewelry at Disney Springs

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A new sand sculpture for Pandora Jewelry in Disney Springs is beginning to take shape, the intricate model being sculpted for the live-action version of “The Little Mermaid.” New Sand Sculpture for ‘The Little Mermaid’ Situated between Sperry & American Threads in Disney Springs, a new sand sculpture is being crafted in honor of the … Read more

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offering Discount to Teachers This Summer

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Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are offering teachers and educators special room rates starting at only $91.20 this summer. Disney Springs hotels include B Resort & Spa, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs, and Wyndham Garden Lake … Read more

DeSantis’ CFTOD Board Passes Enforcement Citation Program to Issue Fines to Disney or Individuals in District, Iger ‘Closely Evaluating’ Theme Parks for Expansions, and More: Daily Recap (5/10/23)

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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 Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Mickey & Co. x Outdoor Voices Activewear Set With Prices Now at Disney Springs

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Mickey & Co. x Outdoor Voices launched a new activewear set available both in at Trend-D in Disney Springs and online at shopDisney. Let’s take a closer look. Mickey & Co. x Outdoor Voices The activewear showcase at Trend-D has mannequins on display as well as signage with their mission statement. Their concept is: “Together, … Read more

Summer House on the Lake Continues to Take Shape at Disney Springs

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Construction continues to push forward as Summer House on the Lake takes shape before its 2023 debut. Summer House on the Lake The structure has slightly layered sections of the roof to create a dynamic façade with awnings. We didn’t see any construction crews actively working on this visit, but the roofline of Summer House … Read more

REVIEW: Limited-Time Cinco de Oh-My-O Donut Returns to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew at Disney Springs

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Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew on Disney Springs West Side is once again offering their limited-time Cinco de Mayo donut, the “Cinco de Oh-My-O” Donut. The donut is only available today, May 5. Everglazed is open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cinco de Oh-My-O Donut – $6.50 The donut is … Read more

Live Action ‘Little Mermaid’ Loungefly Mini Backpack Available at Walt Disney World

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If you’re ready to make the live action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” part of your world, you can pick up a new Loungefly mini backpack themed to the new film at Walt Disney World. We found this at Uptown Jewelers at the Magic Kingdom. Check out the full selection of products for the upcoming … Read more

REVIEW: White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cookie Returns to Gideon’s Bakehouse for May

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Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs has brought the White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cookie back to their special menu for this May. Gideon’s Bakehouse May Menu Gideon’s Bakehouse has reinstated their limited edition Cookie, White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut, for this May’s special menu. It’s returning from last June. The May menu begins with a … Read more

Guests Aboard Disney Wish Stuck in Nassau Due to Technical Issues, EPCOT Popcorn Stand Gets World Discovery Makeover, & More: Daily Recap (4/30/23)

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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 Sunday, April 30, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Decorations Appear at AMC Disney Springs

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New “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” decorations and posters have appeared at AMC Disney Springs Movie Theater. With “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” coming to theaters on May 5, 2023, new decorations, movie posters, and merchandise has been popping up around Walt Disney World. Recently, we stopped in to Disney Springs and noticed … Read more