2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Kicks Off at Walt Disney World & More: Daily Recap (2/28/24)

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The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off today, and we’ve got your first look inside the Festival Passport; as well as first looks at the new festival merchandise, topiaries, gardens, and more — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more

Soarin’ Over California Ends, Soarin’ Around the World Returns to EPCOT

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The limited-time run of Soarin’ Over California has ended at EPCOT and Soarin’ Around the World has returned. Soarin’ Around the World Returns Soarin’ Over California returned to EPCOT for the first time since its 2016 closure in September 2023, as part of the 100 Years of Wonder celebration. The California version stuck around into … Read more

New Bicoastal Adventures Soarin’ Pin Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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The new Soarin’ Bicoastal Adventures pin is now available at Disneyland Resort after we first found it at Walt Disney World. This series of pins honors attractions that exist at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, with the first being inspired by Space Mountain. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Soarin’ Pin – $19.99 The pin … Read more

New Limited Edition Bicoastal Soarin’ Pin Available at Walt Disney World

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The second pin in the Bicoastal Adventures series available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort is inspired by Soarin’. This series celebrates attractions that exist on both coasts. The first Bicoastal Adventures pin was inspired by Space Mountain. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Soarin’ Pin – $19.99 Like the Space Mountain pin, this one … Read more

Soarin’ Over California at EPCOT End Date Announced

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Soarin’ Over California, which returned to EPCOT for a limited time during the 100 Years of Wonder celebration, will go away this month and Soarin’ Around the World will return. Soarin’ Over California End Date According to the Walt Disney World website, February 27 will be the last day to ride Soarin’ Over California. Soarin’ … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim & Scaffolding Up Around Soarin’ Restrooms and Humphrey’s Shop at Disney California Adventure

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A new refurbishment project has begun in Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure. Construction walls, scaffolding, and scrim are now up around Humphrey’s Service & Supplies and the nearby restrooms. Grizzly Peak Construction around Humphrey’s Service & Supplies Humphrey’s Service & Supplies and the restrooms are next to each other across from Soarin’ Around the … Read more

BREAKING: Soarin’ Over California Returning Temporarily to EPCOT This Month

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During today’s “EPCOT: Always in a State of Becoming” panel at Destination D23, it was announced that Soarin’ would be getting a “throwback” to celebrate Disney100. Soarin’ Over California Returns At EPCOT, Soarin’ Around the World will transition back to Soarin’ Over California on September 22, 2023, the same day other Disney100 celebrations will begin. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney Springs 2/12/23 (Special Droid Depot Box Recycling Bin, New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Pin, & More)

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It’s time to take our Sunday Stroll! Join us for a trip through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and a few resorts, finding new merchandise, a special new recycling bin for Droid Depot boxes, and more. Let’s get going! It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and the park seems a bit quieter than usual. Maybe guests are … Read more

New Open-Edition Pins at Disneyland Feature Mickey, Stitch & Others Enjoying Popular Disney Parks Attractions, The Muppets, and More

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A new haul of open-edition pins has been discovered at Disneyland Resort, featuring Muppets, Mickey, Ariel, and other beloved characters and some popular Disney Parks attractions.

VIDEO: See MagicBand+ Effects on Attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure

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MagicBand+ is now officially available for all guests at the Disneyland Resort, so we’re visiting Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to see what kind of effects they produce. The MagicBand+ can do many things, like function as admission media, check in for Lightning Lane, connect with PhotoPass, and interact with elements around the park. We … Read more

More Dates Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Hollywood Tower Hotel Loungefly, Soarin’ at EPCOT Testing Single Rider, and More: Daily Recap (8/8/22)

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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, August 8, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Soarin’ at EPCOT Testing Single Rider Line After Being Removed Over 15 Years Ago

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Soarin’ Around the World, the popular gliding simulation attraction at EPCOT, is testing the return of its long-removed single rider line. The attraction originally opened in 2005 offering a single rider option, but the line was removed shortly after due to a lack of guest interest. Guests approach the ride’s entrance from within The Land … Read more

PHOTOS: The Land Pavilion Currently Closed at EPCOT

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The entire Land Pavilion in EPCOT is currently unavailable, possibly due to an electrical issue. Cast Members are blocking access to the building, so guests cannot visit any of the three attractions — Soarin’, Living With the Land, Awesome Planet — or Sunshine Seasons to eat. It’s unknown if the pavilion will open later today.

PHOTOS: Fastpass Kiosk Removal Continues at Disneyland Resort

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Lightning Lane is making its presence known at the Disneyland Resort, with Fastpass kiosks already removed in both parks. Today, we noticed four big attractions in Disneyland have joined the procession of disappearing kiosks: Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Indiana Jones Adventure. Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure also … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signage Added to Select Attractions at EPCOT

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The age of FastPass+ has ended, and the rollout of Lightning Lane signage has begun at EPCOT. The upcharge service, which is part of Disney Genie+, replaces the complimentary FastPass+ service, which allowed guests to skip the line at select attractions. The rollout comes on the same day as it began at the Magic Kingdom. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/27/21 (Merchandise Being Limited To Two Per Guest Resort-Wide, Attractions See Little To No Waits During Peak Times, Living With The Land Unexpectedly Closed For a Week Straight, and More)

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Hello World Travelers! Get ready to journey through EPCOT with us today as we walk around the world and discover all of the latest and greatest things happening at this beautiful park! Let’s jump in! This morning we were surprised to find that almost all merchandise resort-wide has been limited to two per item per … Read more