‘Happy Holidays’ Toy Story Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Walt Disney World

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The “Happy Holidays” Toy Story popcorn bucket has finally arrived at Walt Disney World. It debuted last night during the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2022. The bucket had been available during previous holiday seasons at both Tokyo Disney Resort and Disneyland Resort. “Happy Holidays” Toy Story Popcorn Bucket – $28 Woody and … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Theme Park Phased Reopening Schedule Announced for November 10

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Walt Disney World has announced the phased reopening schedule for the theme parks in the wake of Hurricane Nicole. The parks closed early on November 9 for the safety of guests and Cast Members. Early entry for resort guests will not be available at any park. Transportation to theme parks will begin 30 minutes prior … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Theme Parks Closing Today Due to Tropical Storm Nicole

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The Walt Disney World theme parks will be undergoing a phased closure beginning today due to Tropical Storm Nicole. Magic Kingdom Closing today, November 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Be Our Guest, Liberty Tree Tavern, Diamond Horseshoe, and Cinderella’s Royal Table will be at 6 p.m. Last dining for all other dining … Read more

Musical Tin Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2022 in Magic Kingdom

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Earlier this week, we were teased with a new musical tin popcorn bucket set to come to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Well we found it today on the very first night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! The tin is available at popcorn carts across the Walt Disney World theme parks. Musical Tin … Read more

First Look at 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Commemorative Ornament Gift

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This year, all guests who enter Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can pick up a free ornament featuring the 50th Anniversary logo! Naturally we swung through the pickup area to get one for ourselves. The ornament is made of metal and in the shape of an abstract snowflake. At the center is the Walt Disney … Read more

Disney’s Contingency Plan for Possible Recession Includes Ticket Discounts, Increased Capacity, and Reselling Annual Passes

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In today’s Q4 Earnings Call, The Walt Disney Company CFO Christine McCarthy was asked about possible contingency plans to keep the company fiscally sound during a recession, which seems to loom over the United States economy, including a hypothetical return of Annual Passes. In the call, McCarthy cited a number of ideas to keep revenue … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World, Florida Cast Member Union Plans To Protest, Cast Members Receive Access to PhotoPass Lenses, and More: Daily Recap (11/7/22)

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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, November 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Work Continues on the TRON Lightcycle Run Pathways in Tomorrowland

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We recently took a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to see what’s been happening over at the TRON Lightcycle Run attraction. On our last trip, we saw workers putting a yellow protective wrap around these curving barriers. It appears it was a type of vapor barrier used to protect the concrete slab from … Read more

UPDATE: Broken Lamppost Restored at Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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We reported yesterday that a lamppost broke and fell in the way of guests inside the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The incident was reported by Brynn Walter-Schreader on a Facebook group for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. No one was injured, thankfully, from the broken glass or falling post. Today, however, less than 24 … Read more

Disneyland & Walt Disney World Cast Members Receive Access to Complimentary Disney PhotoPass Lenses Over Holiday Season

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This holiday season, Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, as well as retirees, will receive complimentary access to Disney PhotoPass Lenses, a relatively new feature on the My Disney Experience app. The feature is available through mobile devices. Complimentary access will be available now through New Year’s Day. The various … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort

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The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for Orange and Osceola Counties — which include Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. At this time, Subtropical Storm Nicole is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane and make landfall between this Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. As of late Monday morning, Nicole, … Read more

2022 Winter Holiday Food, Popcorn Buckets, and Sippers Coming to Walt Disney World

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Disney has released the full list of holiday food and beverages coming to Walt Disney World, including Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. The list for Magic Kingdom was released earlier; you can find it here. The menus for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays have yet to be released. Disney … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — Fantasmic! Has Returned to WDW, Say Goodbye to Universal’s KidZone, and the Holidays Are Here!

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Join us live tonight, Sunday, November 6th, now at 9:00 p.m. ET or watch ParksCenter anytime on our new home, WDWNT.TV. After two and a half years, Fantasmic has returned to the East Coast, and we’ll talk about the show and the changes! Each week, we cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and … Read more

High School Marching Band Cancels Walt Disney World Performance Over Native American Logo, Disney Legend Alice Davis Passes Away, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Occupancy Low, & More: Daily Recap (11/4/22)

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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 Friday, November 4, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Showtimes Released for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Entertainment

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It’s that holly, jolly time of year once again! And with the very first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party set to kick off in just four days, we finally have the full schedule of entertainment set to take place across the Magic Kingdom for the most wonderful party of the year! Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks … Read more

Magic Kingdom Christmas Food List Released, Directors Say Live-Action ‘Hercules’ to be TikTok-Inspired Musical, Disney Cruise Line Removes COVID Testing, and More: Daily Recap (11/2/22)

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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 Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more