PHOTO, VIDEO: Refurbished Donald Duck Animatronic Malfunctions at Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT

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The Three Caballeros just can’t catch a break. The three animatronics are the centerpiece of the finale scene of Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. After being removed, then replaced by cardboard cut-outs for more than three months, then finally replaced with real animatronics again, the characters have … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/19/21): EPCOT Skyliner to Close For Refurb in 2022, More DVC Villas Being Added at Grand Floridian, Big Thunder Closing in June, MagicBand Prices Increase, 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, May 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Magic in the Stars” Three Caballeros Pin at Walt Disney World

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The latest in the “Magic in the Stars” pin series features Donald, Jose, and Panchito of the Three Caballeros. We found this limited edition pin at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition “Magic in the Stars” Taurus Pin – $19.99 The pin is for the Taurus zodiac, although the Three Caballeros are neither … Read more

PHOTOS: Three Caballeros “Saludos Amigos” Merchandise Line Coming May 14th for Donald’s Birthday

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June 9th marks Donald Duck’s 87th birthday! And to celebrate, the Disney Store in Japan and shopDisney JP are releasing a full line dedicated to the Three Caballeros! Donald, Jose Carioca, and Panchito are all front and center in this eclectic lineup, with something for just about everyone and every purpose. Scarf – ¥2420 ($22.25) … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/29/21 (Landscaping Installed at Gelateria Toscana, Three Caballeros Animatronics Missing For Three Months, New Rainbow Disney Collection Pins, and More)

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Hello again from a hot but beautiful day at EPCOT! Overall, it was a rather uneventful day, but we still found a few things to show you. Let’s get started! When we entered the park, we found even more “Points of Light” had been installed on Spaceship Earth facing the park entrance. The lights now … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/2/21 (Innoventions East Ceiling Work, Construction Walls in Morocco Pavilion, New Apparel, and More)

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Hey everyone! Here is one last fact about that big golf ball perched at the front of the park, also known as Spaceship Earth: As you all may know, Disney Imagineers are both very detail-oriented and story-based on the things they create. In the Egyptian scene during the ride, the hieroglyphics are legitimate and can … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/31/21 (World Drive Entrance Painting Finishes Up, Delicious Foodie Keychains, Construction Check-Ins, and More)

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Hey everyone! Welcome back with another fun fact about our favorite giant, spherical attraction: Believe it or not, it took workers 26 months to build Spaceship Earth — which explains why it may take that time to remodel it. Just some food for thought the next time you head to EPCOT! As usual, our trip … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/11/21 (Innoventions West Demolition, Harmonious Centerpiece Ring, In-Park Filming, and More)

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Welcome to another day at EPCOT with beautiful flowers, great food, a little construction, and did we mention great food? Although, let’s start at the beginning and lately that means the entrance signs we pass on the journey. The entrance sign over here seems to be at a pause, but having a deadline of October … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios 3/5/21 (Weathering, Tea Cups, Signs, Dresses, and Accessories)

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We’ve decided to start these photo reports a bit differently for our avid readers. We’ll post a quote and at the end, leave a comment, without looking it up guessing where it came from. A little hint though: they will all be Disney-related, possibly from movies or tv shows. Today’s quote to help you find … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 2/19/21 (More Sign Painting, Toy Topiaries, Limited Release Mickey Ears and Artists)

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Let’s see, what’s a good way to introduce this post, could do something inspirational, maybe a good quote, or talk about the weather, or we could just use a classic. Hey everyone and welcome to another day Epcot!

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/2/21): Disney Cruise Line Warns Against Travel, Mad Tea Party and Swiss Family Tree House Set for Refurb, Three Caballeros Gone Until Spring, Primeval Whirl to Possibly Be Demolished, 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 Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

UPDATE: Three Caballeros Audio-Animatronics Won’t Return to Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT Until Spring

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According to an update from Walt Disney World, the Three Caballeros animatronics won’t be returning to Gran Fiesta Tour in EPCOT until the spring. The three animatronics were part of the opening day Magic Kingdom attraction Mickey Mouse Revue. The animatronics replaced a cartoon that previously played in the final scene of Gran Fiesta Tour. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/29/21): White House Recommends Florida Close Bars and Restaurants, Walt Disney World Updates Mask Policy, Three Caballeros Now Just Painted Flats, 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, January 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald Animatronic and Sombrero “Memorial” Completely Removed From Gran Fiesta Tour Following Malfunction at EPCOT

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The Donald Duck audio-animatronic is completely gone from Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT, and now his sombrero shrine has been removed too. The animatronic was removed about a week ago following a malfunction. For several days, a sombrero memorial was in Donald’s place, but it’s now gone. A pot with some pink flowers remain to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald Duck Animatronic Removed and Replaced with Sombrero on Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

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Five months after the Jose Carioca animatronic fell over on Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT, his friend Donald Duck is having some trouble. Yesterday, Donald was spotted propped against a box to prevent him from falling over. Today, he is gone entirely. In his place are two sets of flowers, and a sombrero. Hopefully, Donald … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Broken Waterfall Effect Finally Restored at Gran Fiesta Tour in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT

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After being broken for several years, a waterfall effect in the Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT has finally been fixed. The effect is on the left-hand side of the ride, after the first room full of traditional Mexican dolls and decor. The effect takes place in front of the screen that says “¿dónde está donald?” … Read more