REVIEW: Island Tea May Be the Best Starbucks Drink Ever for Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando Resort

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It’s time for Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando Resort, and the newest UOAP-exclusive offering from Starbucks is a perfect way to cool off in the summer heat! Island Tea is available at Starbucks locations in Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. This perfectly pink beverage is made with coconut … Read more

Dog Rescued from Vehicle at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Parking Lot

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The Reedy Creek Fire Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office were called Monday night to the parking lot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to after a small dog was noticed left inside an unattended vehicle. Ultimately, the fire department was able to enter the vehicle to rescue the canine, who eventually recovered from the incident and … Read more

PHOTOS: All of the Character Sightings at Disney After Hours BOO BASH in the Magic Kingdom

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Disney After Hours BOO BASH kicked off tonight, and as part of the hard-ticket event, a wide variety of characters made appearances to say hello to guests around the Magic Kingdom. Thankfully, we managed to see them all, and want to show you what the experience is like at all five locations, including two iconic … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Maleficent’s Fiery Prowl Ignites Disney After Hours BOO BASH at the Magic Kingdom

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Halloween has descended upon the Magic Kingdom in time for Disney After Hours BOO BASH, and that means a certain Disney Villain is ready to ignite the night. Maleficent’s Firey Prowl kicked off at the hard-ticket event this evening, which features Maleficent in her dragon form crawling and breathing flames from Frontierland to Main Street, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jack’s Nightmare Cavalcade Brings Halloween Town to the Magic Kingdom for Disney After Hours BOO BASH

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“This is Halloween, everybody scream!” The spooky season has descended on the Magic Kingdom for Disney After Hours BOO BASH, and a trio of Halloween Town residents are here for the fun. Jack’s Nightmare Cavalcade kicked off at the event this evening, featuring “The Nightmare Before Christmas’” Jack Skellington, Sally, and Oogie Boogie. Despite their … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Villains Halloween Cavalcade Sinisterly Steps Off at Disney After Hours BOO BASH in the Magic Kingdom

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Halloween is a time for villains, and Disney After Hours BOO BASH is no exception! You can see a whole rogues’ gallery of baddies in the Disney Villains Halloween Cavalcade during this hard-ticket event in the Magic Kingdom. A variety of villains appear, including the Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook, “Meet the Robinsons’” Bowler Hat … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s Happy Halloween Cavalcade Brings the “Boo to You” at Disney After Hours BOO BASH in the Magic Kingdom

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Disney After Hours BOO BASH has kicked off at the Magic Kingdom, and Mickey Mouse and his pals have gotten dressed up in their Halloween best! Mickey’s Happy Halloween Cavalcade is part of the entertainment offerings at this year’s hard-ticket event. With traditional meet and greets currently suspended as part of Walt Disney World’s COVID-19 … Read more

REVIEW: Sweet Poison Cocktail is Pretty Yet Simple at Sunshine Day Bar in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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In case you haven’t read our reviews yet, a lot of Halloween-themed food debuted today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And after all those sweets, we desperately needed something to wash it down. Thankfully, Sunshine Day Bar had us covered with the Sweet Poison cocktail! Sweet Poison – $16.00 Parrot Bay coconut rum, Bacardi superior rum, … Read more

PHOTOS: Steel Structure Continues to Grow Near TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

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It’s hard to tell what’s faster: the speed guests will be racing around the grid when TRON Lightcycle / Run opens at the Magic Kingdom, or how quickly the mysterious new structure rising nearby is being built! In just the span of a few days since our previous visit, the building has continued to take … Read more

PHOTOS: New Show Elements Added as Work Continues on Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With Disney KiteTails about two months from opening, work has moved along steadily to prepare the Discovery River Amphitheater for this new daytime spectacular. Most of the construction equipment we saw on our last visit was gone, with more focus being put on the installation of show elements. The torn blue tarp and milk crate … Read more

PHOTOS: Plots Cleared Near World Showcase Plaza for Disney Fab 50 Statues Coming to EPCOT

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With the fiftieth anniversary of Walt Disney World less than two months away, work is ramping up to get the parks ready for the Disney Fab 50 collection of character statues. Today, we saw indicators of this work happening at EPCOT. Space has been cleared in the planters as guests enter World Showcase Plaza. So … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot Receives 100th US Patent

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Walt Disney Imagineering is known for innovation, but Imagineer Lanny Smoot has reached a milestone never before reached by any other in the company with the issuing of his 100th US patent. From Disney Parks Blog: We are excited to report that longtime Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development Imagineer and Disney Research Fellow Lanny … Read more

PHOTOS: Nine Dragons Restaurant to Reopen Today at EPCOT

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Lovers of Chinese cuisine, rejoice! After being closed for over a year, Nine Dragons Restaurant will reopen today at the China Pavilion in EPCOT. Several cast members confirmed that the restaurant will be open for dinner service today, beginning at 4:30 p.m. No reservations will be accepted at this time, with only walk-ins being seated. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Hall of Presidents Reopens with New Joe Biden Audio-Animatronic at the Magic Kingdom

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Hail to the chief! After being closed since January, the Hall of Presidents has reopened at the Magic Kingdom with its latest addition, President Joe Biden. The attraction quietly welcomed backed guests this afternoon, with our reporter happening to be at the first official show. Crowds quickly descended on the attraction to check out the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Artfully Evil Jafar, Annual Passholder Peter Pan, Lilo & Stitch and Limited Release Shang-Chi Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Whether you prefer flights of fancy, sinister style, mischief and mayhem or action and adventure, the latest round of limited edition and limited release pins at Walt Disney World are sure to grab your attention! Three pins continue recurring series that have been available in 2021, while one gets ready to welcome the Marvel Cinematic … Read more

PHOTOS: Ziploc Sponsorship Added at Jungle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom as Splash Mountain Prepares to Close

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With all of the changes big and small coming to the Jungle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom, could a new sponsor also be on the way? Signage advertising Ziploc has appeared at the attraction’s exit. The Ziploc logo appears on an overhead trunk, reading “Everyday solutions for all your extraordinary adventures.” No official sponsorship has … Read more