Disney Overbooks Lightning Lane for Magic Kingdom Christmas Parade, Cancels Guest Reservations with No Communication

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The Genie+ Lightning Lane viewing area debuted today as Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade returned for its first daytime performance of the season. However, the Lightning Lane reservations were somehow overbooked. Some guests arrived at the viewing area only to find that their reservations were no longer in the system. Cast Members informed the … Read more

Select 50th Anniversary Food and Beverage Items Will Be Discontinued on January 9, New Items Arriving Soon

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Disney announced this morning that several limited time 50th anniversary food and beverage items will be leaving the Magic Kingdom on January 9. The items in the announcement that will be leaving include: Mickey Mouse Dome Cake from Gaston’s Tavern Pecos Bill Widow Maker Sandwich from Golden Oak Outpost Black Forest Chocolate Cheesecake from Pinocchio … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Sequined Spirit Jersey Debuts at Magic Kingdom

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The sparkling EARidescent Walt Disney World 50th anniversary sequined Spirit Jersey has finally arrived. We found it in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom as well as online at shopDisney. Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Sequined Spirit Jersey – $119.99 This jersey is part of the Celebration Collection, which debuted back in September. The rose … Read more

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom Will Have a Genie+ Lightning Lane Viewing Area

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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade begins today for daytime guests after previously only being available during the hard-ticket Very Merriest After Hours event. Guests who purchase Genie+ will also have the opportunity to book a Lightning Lane reservation for an exclusive viewing area. Disney Genie+ is a flat rate of $15 per ticket per … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Will Open March 31, 2022

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Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will reopen on March 31, 2022, marking the last Walt Disney World hotel to reopen after the COVID-19 closures. Reservations will open tomorrow, December 22, for future stays. March 31, 2022 will mark the first date that all Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will be operating since March 2020.

Universal’s Volcano Bay Will Close at 2 PM Today Due to Inclement Weather

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Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Volcano Bay will close at 2 p.m. today due to inclement weather. This is likely the incoming cold front that has caused the water park to be closed tomorrow as well. The park is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, December 23.

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Knew It Was Time to Retire When He ‘Stopped Listening to Other People’

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Bob Iger, the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, is set to step down from his Chairman of the Board position at the end of this month after handing the CEO position over to Bob Chapek last year. Iger recently spoke to CNBC about his impending retirement. “I became a little bit more dismissive … Read more

Bob Iger Wants a ‘Blank Canvas’ Despite Rumors of a Potential Return to Disney

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Just yesterday, CNBC reported that executives were betting on Bob Iger’s return as CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2022. Now, the news station has released a clip from an interview with Bob Iger where he declares his desire for a “blank canvas.” Iger, who has been delaying his imminent retirement since 2015, is … Read more

Executives Predict Bob Iger Will Return as Disney CEO in 2022

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In a recent report from CNBC, anonymous executives confessed their prediction that Bob Iger will return as CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2022. One executive told CNBC there are “already internal wagers at Disney about Iger returning.” Public outcry against current CEO Bob Chapek grows as Disney stock suffers a nearly 20% year-to-date … Read more

Oga’s Cantina Reservations Auto-Canceled at Disneyland, Guest Sues Disney Over Electrocution, Lightning Lane Changes for the Holidays, and More: Daily Recap (12/17/21)

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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 Friday, December 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Wants to Take Magic Key Annual Pass Lawsuit to Federal Court

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Disney has responded to the civil lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in regards to the Magic Key Program at Disneyland Resort. The company has chosen to file a notice of removal, which takes the case from state court to a United States District Court. The lawsuit was filed by Janale Nielsen (both individually … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Hollywood Expands COVID-19 Policy to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test for Ages 5 and Older

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Universal Studios Hollywood has expanded its COVID-19 policies to require all guests age 5 and older to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test from the last 72 hours in order to enter the park. The previous policy only required guests aged 12+ to meet the criteria. With the vaccine rollout to children ages … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Waffle Loungefly Backpack Looks Good Enough to Eat at Walt Disney World

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There’s no better way to start your morning than with a fresh, hot Mickey waffle. Now you can carry that fluffy, sweet feeling throughout the day with a new Loungefly backpack at Walt Disney World! Mickey Waffle Loungefly Backpack – $85 The white-and-tan backpack features a Mickey waffle pattern, complete with a pat of butter, … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 12/16/21: Tons of Jewelry, ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Encanto’ Apparel, Stay Cozy Collection, and More

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Welcome to the merchandise roundup for December 16, 2021! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we compile the vast majority of it here for you. Today’s roundup is a bit beefier than usual, and takes us through the new merchandise … Read more

Yesterday’s Fire at the Magic Kingdom Reportedly Caused by Junction Box Outside Cinderella Castle

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Yesterday, a small fire broke out at the Magic Kingdom, resulting in emergency vehicles driving down Main Street to Cinderella Castle. Jon Shirey, the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association president, told the Orlando Sentinel that the call initially came into the fire department around 6:45 p.m. as an electrical fire on a junction box outside the … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 12/13/21: Sketchbook Ornaments, Winter Apparel, MagicBands, 2022 Pin, and More

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Welcome to the merchandise roundup for December 13, 2021! Each day, Walt Disney World releases new merchandise, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing. Join us as we explore everything new at the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. Holiday Mickey Sweatpants – $44.99 Grogu and Ahsoka Magnet – $14.99 … Read more