PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 2/14/19 (Valentine’s Day Fun at Epcot)

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Valentine’s Day can actually be a fun day to go to a Disney park. Whether you have someone to go with or not, there’s usually something unique happening that’s worth checking out. For example, this year, for one day only, several Disney Princesses were joined at their meet and greet locations by their Princes! Here you … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 2/18/19 (The Art Corner, Construction Updates, Even More Snack Pillows, ETC.)

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We had some free time, so we made a trip over to Disney Springs to see what was new. We started our visit by checking out the construction on the West Side. Jaleo by Chef Jose Andres should be getting closer to opening. We can’t see many changes over the walls, but at least the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/14/19 (Roaming Kevin, Pandora Maintenance Work, Valentine’s Day Offerings, ETC.)

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It was a beautiful day out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While we were out and about, we heard the squawks of a new bird in the park. Kevin, the lovable bird from Disney Pixar’s “Up” can now be found exploring Discovery Island. She’s a wandering character, but she does stop occasionally to investigate her new surroundings. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/12/19 (Mystery Structure, Tomorrowland Construction, Even More Snacks, ETC.)

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It was a busy day at the Magic Kingdom, so we decided to avoid the crowds and check out the construction around Tomorrowland. The changes we’ve seen over the last few days are pretty impressive. There seems to be a lot of development, and we’re excited to be able to document the progress. Over the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/10/19 (Scented Snack Pillows, Tomorrowland Construction, No More Water at Casey Jr., ETC.)

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Florida winter has finally ended, so we headed over to the Magic Kingdom to enjoy a beautiful afternoon. Many people suggest stopping and smelling the roses. We prefer to stop and smell the scented snack pillows in the Emporium. Over at the Main Street Bakery, a Cast Member is tempting guests with a giant cinnamon … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 2/7/19 (Otter Exhibit Construction, Kali River Rapids, Merchandise, ETC.)

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Good morning from Animal Kingdom! It’s dreary and overcast, with not a speck of sunshine, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a nice day! Apparently everyone else had the same idea… This is one of the few times I’ve actually made good use of the Annual Passholder queue. Probably saved me an easy 15 … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/6/19 (Tomorrowland Construction, Merchandise Updates, PhotoPass Box, and More!)

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It’s an overcast midwinter’s day in central Florida… the perfect time to go to Magic Kingdom! Let’s see what’s new. I was welcomed to the park with this charming little iOS alert. It truly is the future, where Cast Members don’t just welcome you to the park––your phone does! Construction Updates The Tomorrowland Speedway has … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/4/19 (Tron Construction, Cold Weather, ETC.)

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We stopped by the Magic Kingdom recently. It was chilly, but the crowds were ready for a full day in the park. Everyone was bundled up. Mary Poppins was out strolling around Main Street, U.S.A. She wasn’t stopping for meet and greets, but she was walking and talking with guests. The kids all seemed to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 1/30/19 (Construction Updates, Missing Princesses, and More!)

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There are just a few projects left under construction at Disney Springs. The West Side is seeing the most upheaval currently. Let’s see how things are going. Jaleo is coming along nicely! It missed its late 2018 target date, but they’re aiming to open as soon as possible. The signage all looks crisp and clean, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/30/19 (Jack-Jack’s Back, Security and Bus Loop Construction Updates, Farewell to Planet Hollywood, ETC.)

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What’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Well, let’s take a look in the updated guidemap and see! New Hollywood Studios Map, App Updates They’re finally using the 30th Anniversary logo in print! They started putting up banners earlier this month, so this is nice to see. Hopefully merchandise is right around the corner. While we … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 1/22/19 (30th Banners, New Experiences, Security Construction, ETC.)

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Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This little lady turns 30 years old this year, and no Disney park has seen as many changes in as short a time as she. Let’s see what’s changed today. 30th Anniversary Banners New signage has begun appearing for the 30th anniversary year. The official anniversary is on May 1, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 1/16/19 (New Merchandise, Animal Encounters, and More!)

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Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s halfway into January, and it’s still Christmas here. Let’s take a look around. Work is being done on the 20th Anniversary Photo Frame. From what little view I could get, it looks like it might be replaced with a new frame. No more 20th Anniversary! Otter exhibit watch 2018 … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/12/19 (Skyliner, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Bus Loop, ETC.)

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Welcome back! The holiday crowds are beginning to settle down around Disney, so this week, we’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new! The Holidays are officially over at Disney, which means it’s back to regular park maps (these feature Toy Story Land.) Disney Skyliner Work is coming along nicely at the Hollywood … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs Construction 1/8/19 (Jaleo, NBA Experience, ETC.)

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We’re looking forward to all the new additions coming to Disney Springs this year. We took a trip over to check out all the updates! NBA Experience First, we stopped by to see the progress on the NBA Experience. The side paneling is going up. Paneling has started to go up on the front of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Character Warehouse at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets

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Happy New Year! I made a daring venture out to the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets right in the middle of the peak holiday rush to bring you some of the latest merchandise that you can grab for cheap at the Disney Outlet store. If you’ve ever been to the Disney Outlet, you know it’s a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/3/19 (New Year’s Eve, Construction, and Crowds)

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New Year’s Eve is the consistently the busiest day of the year at Walt Disney World. Let’s see what Magic Kingdom looked like this year. I walked in at about 8:00 am. The park had been open since 7 for resort guests. Surprisingly, the crowds at the TTC didn’t seem worse than normal. It was … Read more