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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Returns to Town Square Theater as ‘Character Sighting’ at Magic Kingdom

October 28, 2021

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Traditional character meet-and-greets at Walt Disney World have been suspended since March 2020 due to COVID-19. Characters have been appearing outdoors in cavalcades and special distanced appearances, and indoors at select restaurants. Mickey Mouse is now the first character to return to his dedicated indoor meet-and-greet location for a character “sighting.” Mickey can be found … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe at Disneyland Park

October 21, 2021

Just over two weeks after it was announced, Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe has opened at Disneyland Park. The new holiday store replaces Main Street Photo Supply Co. on Main Street, U.S.A. The store will have Christmas merchandise year-round, but will also rotate through other holidays, such as Lunar New Year and Halloween. Customized ornaments are … Read more

New Behind-The-Scenes ‘Audio Tales’ Available Via Genie+ in My Disney Experience

October 20, 2021

Lightning Lane access isn’t the only feature available with a $15 purchase of Genie+. Guests are also able to listen to “Audio Tales,” new podcast-like clips of audio that give them behind-the-scenes information about Walt Disney World. If you purchase Genie+, you may notice Audio Tales listed alongside AR lenses as additional features. Audio Tales … Read more

PHOTOS: Guest Experience Team Returning to Podiums Throughout Magic Kingdom For Disney Genie Launch

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021

Guest Experience Team Cast Members can once again be found under their blue umbrellas at podiums throughout Magic Kingdom. The other three Walt Disney World parks still had the Cast Members at podiums, while the team was roaming at Magic Kingdom. With the update to Disability Access Service and the launch of Disney Genie, guests … Read more

PHOTOS: New Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe Signage Installed at Disneyland Park

October 18, 2021

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Earlier this month, Disney announced that a new holiday shop would be opening on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park. The Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe will replace Main Street Photo Supply Co., providing Christmas merchandise year-round, as well as a rotation of other holiday items. Signage for the new shop has now appeared on the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Candy-shaped Signage and Other New Decorations Added to Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom

October 15, 2021October 14, 2021

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Even more sweet decorations have been added to the recently refurbished Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. Near the main entrance, there is now a giant framed picture of various Mars Wrigley candies, with “Who’s the Sweetest of Them All?” on a ribbon above it. This will make a great photo opportunity for guests trying … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Disney Enchantment’ Signs Replace ‘Happily Ever After’ Signs in Magic Kingdom Hub

October 14, 2021

Signs throughout the Hub in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom have been updated to advertise “Disney Enchantment” instead of “Happily Ever After.” “Happily Ever After” signage was fully removed by October 5, almost a week after its final performance. The new signs feature the “Disney Enchantment” logo, with “Fireworks Spectacular” and “Presented by … Read more

UPDATE: Savage Bros. Logos Covered Amidst Inclusivity Efforts at Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021

Yesterday, we reported on the visible Savage Bros. logos on equipment in the refurbished Main Street Confectionery. The logo features an image of a Native American with a headdress, a logo which Savage Bros. had recently announced their intention to change due to community outcry. As of today, all Savage Bros. logos visible at the … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Brittle is a Delicious Halloween Treat at Candy Palace in Disneyland

October 6, 2021

The Halloween season has brought plenty of sweet and savory treats to Disneyland, but if you love the taste of pumpkin, head to Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A.! This new pumpkin brittle is now available, featuring pumpkin seeds, nutmeg, and cinnamon. While Disney initially claimed that this would be in bakery cases around the … Read more

PHOTOS: More New Displays Added to Main Street Confectionery Windows at Magic Kingdom

October 5, 2021

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More window displays have been updated on the exterior of the refurbished Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. In the window closest to Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a new kitchen-themed display. Popcorn is cooking on a vintage Countess stove. Pots and pans hang on the walls. Vintage Mars Wrigley candies are throughout many of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Arribas Brothers 50th Anniversary Glass Trinket Box Available at Magic Kingdom

October 5, 2021

As the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration continues, a new trinket box is available from the Arribas Brothers. This box can be found at Crystal Arts on Main Street in Magic Kingdom. Last month, we showed you another Crystal Arts item recognizing the 50th anniversary. 50th Anniversary Trinket Box – $49 The new 50th … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe Replacing Main Street Photo Supply Co. at Disneyland Park

October 4, 2021

A new holiday shop will be opening on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park, replacing Main Street Photo Supply Co. The store, called Plaza Point, will be open all year round and transition through different holidays, including Lunar New Year and Halloween. Dawn Keehne, Resort Enhancement Manager, shared some details about the store with Disney … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Casey’s Corner Pianist Returns, Performs 50th Anniversary Anthem ‘The Magic is Calling’ at the Magic Kingdom

October 3, 2021

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Batter up! After being missing for over a year and a half, the pianist has returned to the lineup at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom. On October 1, we caught a set from Randy, a pianist who played on opening day 50 years prior, as seen in the Tweet below. We stopped by again … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: See the Dapper Dans Perform ‘The Magic is Calling’ at the Magic Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

October 3, 2021

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The eighteen-month party for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary has begun, and the celebration has extended into every corner of the Magic Kingdom, including the setlist for the Dapper Dans. The barbershop quartet now performs “The Magic is Calling,” the anthem for The World’s Most Magical Celebration. The song can be heard in the evenings … Read more

PHOTOS: Vintage Attraction Posters and New ‘Disney Enchantment’ Poster Now On Display at Magic Kingdom

October 1, 2021

Guests entering Magic Kingdom this morning for the park’s 50th anniversary were greeted with a nostalgic surprise beneath the Main Street, U.S.A. train station. Many of the posters in the entrance tunnels have been replaced with vintage 1970s posters. These are all the same posters guests visiting 50 years ago may have admired. In the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/27/21): Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Returning Soon, Future World is No More at EPCOT, Paradise Bay Drained for World of Color Refurb, & More

September 27, 2021

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 27, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more