PHOTOS: Scrims Start to Come Down as Refurbishment of the Contemporary Resort Continues at Walt Disney World

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been under refurbishment as part of the continued refreshing of the entire Walt Disney World Resort. While everything from the elevators to restaurants has been touched by refurbishment fever, the rooms themselves have long been behind scrims as they are updated to include an Incredibles overlay. Today, we noticed some of … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt Available at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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A new scavenger hunt commemorating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is now available at select resort hotels. We picked up this scavenger hunt sheet at Bay View Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The front side has a story about the opening of Walt Disney World and the different ticket types the parks once … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/20/21): Space 220 Restaurant Opens at EPCOT, All-Star Sports Resort Reopening Delayed Indefinitely, Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives, 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 Monday, September 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/15/21 (New 50th Anniversary Popcorn Boxes Pop Up, Even More Lighting Lane Signage, Wickedly Stylish Maleficent Spirit Jersey Debuts, and More)

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Good morning everyone, and welcome to another fantastic day at Walt Disney World! Join us on our adventure around Magic Kingdom today, where we’ll discover all of the latest updates in store at this beautiful park. Let’s jump in! “It’s good to be bad!” Get ready to look wickedly stylish in this new Maleficent Spirit … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/16/21): Standby Queue Coming to Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios, 50th Anniversary Cake Added at Magic Kingdom Entrance, Preview Space 220 Restaurant, 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 Thursday, September 16, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Milk Glass Pendant Lights Added to New Lobby at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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With the massive overhaul of Disney’s Contemporary Resort currently underway, the hotel has become a maze of construction walls and scaffolding. But progress is being made, and these new lobby light fixtures are a prime example. These new pendant lights are a classic mid-century style with milk glass globes in a burst pattern. They hang … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/10/21 (More Fab 50 Statues, Archway Installed at TRON Lightcycle Run, Big Top Souvenirs Sign Returns, & More)

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Hey-howdy-hey from a big day at Magic Kingdom! We have a lot of ground to cover so let’s get started! 50th anniversary makeover continues at the TTC with a few more ticket booths receiving the royal blue and gold paint. A new Maleficent Spirit Jersey crept into The Emporium for $74.99. A new Dooney & … Read more

50th Anniversary Version of ‘Celebration at the Top’ Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort for ‘Disney Enchantment’

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Guests will be able to view the “Disney Enchantment” fireworks from the roof of Disney’s Contemporary Resort with a new version of “Celebration at the Top”. Celebration at the Top: 50th Flavors and Fireworks at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Starts Oct. 2, 2021; Reservations available beginning Sept. 17, 2021 A sophisticated evening awaits at this event, where … Read more

Pricing Released for Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Yesterday, the menu was announced for Steakhouse 71, coming soon to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Pricing for the new restaurant is now available on the Walt Disney World website. Breakfast Lunch Dinner Sides and sauces are listed separately but are no extra charge. Appetizers & Desserts These are the same for both lunch and dinner. Of … Read more

PHOTOS: Menus and Concept Art Revealed for New Steakhouse 71, Opening October 1 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Steakhouse 71, the replacement for The Wave… of American Flavors is set to open on October 1 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Today, Disney released concept art for the restaurant’s interior and revealed the menus. Reservations for the restaurant will open on September 16 through the Walt Disney World website. Steakhouse 71 is named so in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge First Order Pin Marches Into Walt Disney World

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Fans of the First Order will want to check out the new Limited Edition Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge pin that has just arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the new pin in the Fantasia Market at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Limited Edition First Order Pin – $19.99 A Stormtrooper peeks out from the left while … Read more

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Banners Arrive at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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As we near the beginning of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” banners for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary have appeared throughout the four theme parks. They are now being hung at hotels too, and we saw several at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. They are the resort’s road entrance, so guests will see the banners when they … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/9/21 (Fab 50 Statues Take Over Main Street U.S.A., More Lightning Lane Signage Pops Up, Walls Come Down at Main Street Confectionery, and More)

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Good morning everyone and welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World. Join us today as we venture through Magic Kingdom and discover all of the surprises that this wonderful park has in store for us, and we can guarantee there were definitely a few big surprises. So, let’s jump in! We were “walking … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/9/21): Disney No Longer Offering Tickets to Third-Party Cast Members, First ‘Disney Fab 50’ Statues Arrive, Ride Vehicles Collide at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, 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 Thursday, September 9, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Elevators Sport New Monorail Design at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort is in the midst of a massive overhaul both inside and out, but the latest sign of progress shows off a bit of the new look. The elevators at the resort have reopened after a brief refurbishment, now sporting a new look inspired by the Contemporary’s unique architecture. The building’s exterior is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/3/21 (Iconic Bronze Character Statues Completely Removed From The Hub, New Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly Creeps Onto Main Street U.S.A., Transportation and Ticket Center Sees Ticket Booth Transformations, and More)

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Good morning and welcome to another gorgeous day at Walt Disney World! Today we’ll be venturing through Magic Kingdom and learning about all of the latest and greatest things happening throughout this wonderful park. Let’s jump in!  This morning we found ourselves at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where we quickly noticed that every single … Read more