PHOTOS: Main Street, U.S.A. Clock Gets 50th Anniversary Makeover and Decor at the Magic Kingdom

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With Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary just weeks away, the clock on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom has received a golden makeover ahead of the big day. The clock is now rendered in an “Ear-idescent” gold, with special 50th anniversary banners hanging off of it. The top of the clock has a special … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Expands Around Splash Mountain Façade in the Magic Kingdom

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With Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary now just a month away, work continues to spruce up Splash Mountain ahead of the big day. The scaffolding that’s been erected around the façade of the attraction has expanded since our last visit, with the left side nearly completely surrounded. Work seems to be beginning in earnest, with … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Announces Reimagine Tomorrow Diversity Initiative

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As part of its ongoing commitment to broader diversity, The Walt Disney Company has announced the “Reimagine Tomorrow” initiative. The initiative highlights Disney’s current efforts to showcase stories and talent from underrepresented communities, as well as its intentions for the near future. As Disney states on the Reimagine Tomorrow website: At Disney, inclusion is for … Read more

REVIEW: Muppets Haunted Mansion Éclair is a Super-Chocolatey, Muppetational Treat at PizzeRizzo in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As Muppet fans await the arrival of “Muppets Haunted Mansion” on Disney+ this fall, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can get a taste of what’s to come… literally. A new Muppets Haunted Mansion éclair has materialized at PizzeRizzo. This chocolate éclair is stuffed with a dark chocolate filling and topped with purple buttercream, crispy pearls, … Read more

REVIEW: Four New Halloween Treats Produce Mixed Results at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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The Halloween season is in full swing all around Walt Disney World, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting in on the fun with a quartet of new sweet treats. These items are themed to beloved Disney Halloween offerings, including “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus.” Sally’s Stitched-Up … Read more

Disneyland Resort Theme Park Hours Extended on Select Days in October

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Just over a week after the Disneyland Resort reduced operating hours for its theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have adjusted their hours on select dates in October again. Disneyland will now be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. from October 4 through the 7 and again from October 11 through the 14. … Read more

REVIEW: New Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie and Cake Slice Offer Last Delicious Taste of Summer at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs

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Summer is slowly coming to an end, but Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is sending the season out in style with a pair of brand new items featuring their flavor of the month for September, lemon poppy seed, featured in both a cookie and a cake slice. The artwork on the menu features Bonnie Brae, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Villains Wishables Debut at Walt Disney World

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A new month brings us a brand new line of Wishables at Walt Disney World! And with the spooky season already in full swing, some of Disney’s most infamous baddies are stealing the spotlight. This month’s collection is all about the Disney Villains. Like previous releases, the series consists of a mystery bag with one … Read more

REVIEW: S’mores Glazed Beignets Sweeten Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in the Downtown Disney District

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It’s no secret that we love beignets, and we also love s’mores. So when we heard that Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express at the Downtown Disney District had s’mores glazed beignets, we just had to try them! The beignets, which come four to an order, are chocolate-glazed and topped with a honey graham cracker crust. … Read more

PHOTOS: Free Sourdough Bread Samples Return to The Bakery Tour at Disney California Adventure

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Bread-lovers, it’s time to celebrate! Free samples of Boudin sourdough bread are once again being offered at The Bakery Tour in Disney California Adventure! The samples had been suspended since the park reopened earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but guests can now get their sourdough on near the entrance to the attraction. … Read more

Disney After Hours Boo Bash Completely Sold Out at the Magic Kingdom

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Just a couple of weeks after it kicked off, Disney After Hours Boo Bash has now completely sold out for the remainder of its run at the Magic Kingdom. Guests can no longer purchase tickets for the hard-ticket event that runs through October. As of Sunday, the only date still available was September 12th, and … Read more

Walt Disney Studios Park to Rebrand Section of Toon Studio as Worlds of Pixar Beginning August 27

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Beginning tomorrow, August 27, a number of attractions of Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris will be reorganized into a newly rebranded land, “Worlds of Pixar,” according to @DLPReport on Twitter. Fittingly enough, the land will be comprised of the park’s Pixar-themed attractions, including the recently-opened Cars Road Trip, Cars Quatre Roues Rallye, Ratatouille: … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Offers Sneak Peek of Interior of La Crêperie de Paris Coming to France Pavilion at EPCOT

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Who’s ready for seconds? Not only did we learn just what special crepes will be available at La Crêperie de Paris when it opens at EPCOT’s France Pavilion, but we also got a very brief look at the interior of this new restaurant! Thanks to the official Disney Parks TikTok, we can see the rustic-meets-classic … Read more

Pluto Statue Officially Announced for Fab 50 Character Collection at the Magic Kingdom

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As the old saying goes, “every dog has its day.” And with today being National Dog Day, it’s only fitting that Pluto has officially been revealed to be part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection at Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse’s beloved pooch will have his statue featured at the Magic Kingdom in the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Casey’s Corner Hot Dog Purse Slides into Walt Disney World

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Batter up! If you’re a fan of Casey’s Corner or just the humble hot dog, you can make a great catch with this new purse that’s joined the lineup at Walt Disney World! The bag matches the dress that was released last month, making this a fashionable double play. That’s right, this purse is shaped … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trophy Wall, Alberta Falls and Map Murals Added to Jungle Cruise Queue at the Magic Kingdom

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Greetings, adventurers! With the culturally sensitive enhancements to the Jungle Cruise now complete at the Magic Kingdom, we’ve noticed some “gnu” additions to the queue. Let’s take a look! Near the old FastPass+ kiosks, a trophy wall has been installed, featuring images and artifacts from the Jungle Navigation Co. LTD’s history. Each photograph has a … Read more