Employees Walk Out of Disney Headquarters Amid ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Controversy, Disney Executives Rejected Internal Pleas to Denounce Bill, Trolley Derails at Magic Kingdom, and More: Daily Recap (3/22/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Pirates of the Caribbean Photo Ops Decorate Construction Walls in New Orleans Square at Disneyland

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Through sometime this summer, Pirates of the Caribbean is closed for refurbishment at Disneyland. Construction walls with pirate-themed photo ops now surround the attraction and some of New Orleans Square. Traffic flow will be improved in New Orleans Square during this time. A sign lets guests know the pirates “aren’t sailing to-day.” The photo ops … Read more

Blue Bayou Restaurant to Close for Refurbishment on April 21

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The Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland will close for an undisclosed period of time on April 21. This may or may not be related to the Pirates of the Caribbean refurbishment which began this week. So far, no details have been released and no end date has been announced for the Blue Bayou refurbishment. Does … Read more

Disneyland to Improve Traffic Flow in New Orleans Square Before ‘Fantasmic’ Returns

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According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland is about to launch a project to improve the traffic flow of New Orleans Square before “Fantasmic” returns on May 28. This work will coincide with the closure and seasonal refurbishment of Pirates of the Caribbean, which is scheduled to begin on March 14. Disney officials told OC … Read more

Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Pirates of the Caribbean Pin Available on shopDisney

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While most of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection is seeing delays, one pin from the second series is now available on shopDisney. The “first” series will be inspired by Space Mountain, while this pin and the second series are inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean. UPDATE: The pin is now sold out on … Read more

Preview the Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Pirates of the Caribbean Series Coming Soon

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This year’s monthly merchandise collection to be released on shopDisney, and possibly someday at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, is Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction. This is a sequel collection to 2020’s Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction, with each series inspired by a Disney attraction. Though the first series inspired by Space Mountain has yet … Read more

Pirates of the Caribbean Scheduled for Refurbishment at Disneyland Starting March 14

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The classic Disneyland attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean, has been scheduled to close for refurbishment on March 14. It is likely a standard refurbishment as no plans have been announced to change aspects of the ride. At this time, no reopening date has been announced, as the operating calendar is only live through March 24. … Read more

Boat Derails from Track at Pirates of the Caribbean, New 50th Anniversary Kitchenware at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Trams Return to Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (12/19/21)

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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, December 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: Boat Derails from Track at Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland

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TikTok user @magical_disney_day shared a video of a boat that came off the track at Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland Park. The boat is tilted to one side. It looks as though the back left corner of it is in the water, while the front is lifted up. Guests were still in the vehicle, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/5/21): Vaccinated Cast Members No Longer Required to Mask Indoors Backstage from 11/8, EARidescent Collection Arrives, “Eternals” Disappoints, 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 Friday, November 5, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Pirates of the Caribbean Peg Leg Pete Parrot Figure at Walt Disney World

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Another figure honoring 50 years of Walt Disney World is now available at Bonjour Village Gifts in Magic Kingdom. This Peg Leg Pete figure can be found alongside the 50th anniversary “it’s a small world” figure. Peg Leg Pete Figure – $125 Peg Leg Pete the parrot (not to be confused with the cat from classic … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/1/21): Christmas Arrives at Magic Kingdom, 50th Anniversary Walt Disney World Funko POP!, New Passholder Tapstile Effect, Holiday Merchandise, 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, November 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Enter Pirates of the Caribbean Water to Evacuate Stranded Guests at Disneyland Park

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Guests riding Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Park on Halloween night got a trick rather than a treat. The popular attraction broke down for nearly 90 minutes Sunday, October 31. According to a report in The Orange County Register, Cast Members had to wade into the water to push loaded boats to evacuation points. … Read more

SHOP: 50th Anniversary Walt Disney World Funko POP! Figures Now Available for Pre-Order

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The new 50th anniversary Funko POP! figures have been confirmed and most of them are now available for pre-order on Target.com. There are six different figures. The castle with a golden Mickey is exclusive to Disney and will be available soon. Funko POP! Deluxe: Walt Disney World 50th – Queen in Teacup (Target Exclusive) – … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/20/21): — Lightning Lane Confusion Continues, Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Twice in One Day, Rise of the Resistance Sells Out Again, Multiple Parties Seated Together at Oga’s Cantina, 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 Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Guests Go Through Lightning Lane Entrance Without Valid Access at Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom

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There was plenty of confusion regarding Lightning Lane yesterday at Magic Kingdom. At Pirates of the Caribbean, we witnessed guests entering the Lightning Lane without having purchased access. Guests were lining up and tapping their MagicBands, but kept walking when the Mickey head turned blue. Mickey should turn green if they have purchased access through … Read more