PHOTOS: Quiet Flight Surf Shop Refurbishment Complete at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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The surf is up at Universal CityWalk Orlando with a new look for Quiet Flight Surf Shop! The shop had undergone a lengthy exterior refurbishment while remaining open. A few weeks ago, the construction walls were removed, revealing a new, more understated design. During the refurbishment, the store’s façade was repainted, replacing the seafoam green … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Purchases Land from Lockheed Martin for Epic Universe Theme Park

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As the construction of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort continues, the resort has made a major land acquisition. Orlando Business Journal‘s Ryan Lynch and Alex Soderstrom have reported that Universal City Development Partners Limited has purchased two segments of land from Lockheed Martin Corp. measuring 7.66 acres and 5.25 acres for $1.76 million and … Read more

REVIEW: New White Chocolate Candy Cane Almond Milk Punch is a Minty, Creamy Delight at Universal Studios Florida

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Let’s be honest: even though it’s the holiday season, it can still get pretty warm in Florida this time of year. Luckily, Universal Studios Florida has a festive way to beat the heat with a new cocktail! This new concoction can be found at the pop-up holiday bar outside Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Cafe. White … Read more

REVIEW: New Nutella Cheesecake Reindeer Pop from San Francisco Pastry Company Soars at Universal Studios Florida

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This time of year, Santa Claus would be nowhere without his reindeer. (Well, he’d be at the North Pole, but he wouldn’t be anywhere else.) At Universal Studios Florida, San Francisco Pastry Company have come up with a sweet tribute to these noble creatures. Nutella Cheesecake Reindeer Pop – $5.85 This scrumptious-looking cheesecake pop is … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Cast Member Entrance to the Transportation and Ticket Center

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It’s been a while since we’ve checked in, but construction is continuing on the new Cast Member entrance to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Construction workers could be seen at the crosswalk leading to the Cast Member parking lot from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort off of Seven Seas Drive. Permits for the new entrance were … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 12/7/21: ‘Artfully Evil’ and ‘Bedkobs and Broomsticks’ Pins, Tinker Bell Long-Sleeved Shirt, ‘Ratatouille’ Figure and More

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The merchandise roundup is back, showing off the new stuff we found around Walt Disney World on December 7th, 2021! Mickey Denim Jacket – $74.99 This new denim jacket nicely compliments the new Mickey Mouse apparel by Our Universe we found not too long ago. We found this jacket in Star Traders at the Magic Kingdom. … Read more

Monorail and Web Services Issues Plague Walt Disney World, Tram Cast Members Begin Training, Animatronics Removed from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Preview, and More: Daily Recap 12/7/21

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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 Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues at Connections Café and Eatery, Dreamers Point and More at World Celebration in EPCOT

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The transformation of World Celebration continues at EPCOT, so we popped by for the latest look at the state of construction. From the Walt Disney World Monorail, we can see that there’s plenty of work happening both on both the interior and exterior of the future site of Connections Café and Eatery. Moving around to … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 12/6/21: Holiday Reusable Bag, PopGrips, Candy Stockings, and More

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Another day brings us another edition of the merchandise roundup! So, let’s see what our reporters found around Walt Disney World on December 6th, 2021. Walt Disney World Holiday Reusable Bag – $5.99 For a festive way to carry your holiday shopping, this foldable tote bag is a sure-fire winner. The bag, featuring Mickey Mouse, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Mickey Mouse Ornament Now Available

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From stunning views of wildlife to incredible food, every visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is memorable. Now guests can add those memories to their holiday decorations with a new ornament themed to the resort! The new hand-painted ornament features Mickey Mouse ready for a day of adventure. Mickey sports green shorts a gold and … Read more

PHOTOS: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Now Sponsoring Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom

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A new era of sponsorship has begun at the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in the Magic Kingdom. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has taken over sponsorship of the attraction, replacing Alamo. Both companies are owned by Enterprise Holdings, Inc. In addition to the signage in front of the attraction and on the entrance sign, the Enterprise logo also … Read more

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Added to EPCOT’s Extended Evening Hours Benefit for Deluxe Resort Guests

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Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villas, and other select hotel guests will now be able to experience EPCOT’s newest attraction during Extended Evening Hours. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has joined the lineup for the exclusive after-hours period on select nights, which began just over two months ago. The ride joins other EPCOT offerings, which include: … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Entrance Canopy Pieces Installed at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

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Greetings from the Magic Kingdom! With the construction of the illuminated canopy nearing completion, work on TRON Lightcycle / Run continues to move forward, with a new emphasis on the canopy guests will pass under as they enter the attraction. Travelling by on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we can see that scaffolding is up … Read more

Price Increases Hit Chefs de France at EPCOT

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Guests looking to take a culinary tour of France will have to pay slightly more, as price increases have hit Chefs de France at EPCOT. The increases mostly affect beverages, though several food items have also been included. This is just the latest change to the pricing, with several increases happening in the last eighteen … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Apparel by Our Universe Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney once said, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing — that it was all started by a mouse.” Thankfully, the world has never forgotten Mickey Mouse, and now fans can celebrate “the big cheese” with a new line of apparel at Walt Disney World. The small line by Our … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Connections Café and Eatery, Along With The Rest of World Celebration at EPCOT

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Even during the holiday season, World Celebration continues to be a site of massive transformation at EPCOT. From a distance, Connections Café and Eatery may appear mostly finished from the outside, but as we’ve seen recently, it’s become a hotbed of activity on the inside. Closer to Spaceship Earth, excavators have pulled up quite a … Read more