Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Djuan Rivers Announces Retirement

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Djuan Rivers’ journey as Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom has come to an end, as he has announced his retirement. The news broke from fellow recent retiree, Imagineer Joe Rohde, on his Instagram account, praising Rivers as “a people person, warm, outgoing, plain-spoken and ready to laugh.” Rivers became Vice President of Disney’s Animal … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Touches Being Installed for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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The construction walls are down and planters are up at the entrance to the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT, but there are still a few more things left to do before the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Our latest ride on the Disney Skyliner showed us that people are working hard on getting this … Read more

Entertainment and Tribute Store Announced for Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida

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The party rolls on at Universal Studios Florida! New details have emerged about this year’s Mardi Gras festival, dubbed Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval. Having become a popular feature of both Halloween and the holidays, the Tribute Store returns for Mardi Gras with exclusive in-park merchandise, food offerings, photo ops and three themed … Read more

Tasting Menus Revealed for Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida

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Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras is hitting the French Quarter and beyond at Universal Studios Florida, creating a global party called Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval, running from February 6th through March 28th. Included are tasting menus featuring festive flavors from around the world. A tasting lanyard will also be available, … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Market Closed for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom; Temporary Turkey Leg Cart Now Available

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Hear ye! Hear ye! Liberty Square Market has closed for a multi-week refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom… but turkey leg lovers don’t need to despair. The location, known primarily for serving snacks, has been covered with a gray scrim beneath its canopy. The scrim extends around the entire structure, with signage notifying of the closure. … Read more

SHOP: New “Mickey & Minnie Love” Collection by Dooney & Bourke Arrives on shopDisney

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and Dooney & Bourke is getting in on the fun with a new collection of bags now available on shopDisney! The “Mickey & Minnie Love” collection feature the iconic animated couple in romantic poses along with iconic images from Disney Parks. Mickey and Minnie Mouse Love Dooney & Bourke … Read more

REVIEW: The New “Wave Feast” is Almost Better Than the Breakfast Buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Among the many changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to Walt Disney World has been the suspension of the buffets across property, with several reopening as family-style dining. But thankfully, The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, has found a way to bring back favorites from its breakfast buffet in a new entrée, … Read more

REVIEW: Fall in Love With This Valentine’s Day Hot Cinnamon Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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The holiday decorations are coming down as we enter a new year… that can only mean it’s time to get ready for Valentine’s Day! Thankfully, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is already celebrating with a brand new cupcake! The Valentine’s Day Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake is made with cinnamon sponge cake filed with red hot cinnamon … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey & Minnie Youth Apparel Debuts at the Disneyland Resort

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If your young one is a fan of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, they can show it with a brand new collection of youth apparel now available at the Disneyland Resort! Each item pays tribute to Disney’s most iconic couple in a colorful arrangement. Mickey & Minnie Youth Tank Top — $24.99 Mickey and Minnie show … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars Youth and Toddler T-Shirts Premiere at the Disneyland Resort

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For decades, the world of Star Wars has enchanted children of all ages. And now, kids and toddlers can feature the stars from a galaxy far, far away with a pair of new t-shirts at the Disneyland Resort! Star Wars Youth T-Shirt — $24.99 Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Darth Vader take it back to … Read more

PHOTOS: New “101 Dalmatians” and “The Aristocats” Fleece Sweatshirts Warm Up the Disneyland Resort

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Merchandise at the Disneyland Resort has gone to the dogs… and cats! The parade of items celebrating feline and canine friends marches on, and today, we got a look at two new pieces of apparel that warm our hearts, mostly because they’re snuggly fleece sweatshirts! 101 Dalmatians Patch Fleece Sweatshirt — $54.99 This is one … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Reportedly Considering Moving Some Divisions to Lake Nona, Florida

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For nearly a century, The Walt Disney Company has been primarily based in California. But according to a new report from the Orlando Business Journal, things could be changing soon, as the company is reportedly considering moving a number of its divisions to Florida. Jack Witthaus and Richard Bilbao write that Disney could be relocating … Read more

PHOTOS: Donald Duck Audio-Animatronic Remains Missing from Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros at EPCOT

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It’s not only Jose and Panchito asking “¿dónde está Donald?” The Donald Duck Audio-Animatronic remains missing as of yesterday on Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros at EPCOT. Three days ago, the figure was propped up against a box following a malfunction, and then, he was removed entirely. In his place, a sombrero and … Read more

PHOTOS: Chalk Art and Photo Op Installation Underway for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021

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The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is just days away. Earlier today, we learned what Food Studios will be serving, and now, we can see people at work preparing a feast for the eyes! Let’s see what’s going on! Art Walls and Photo Ops As you may have already seen, the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Imagineer-Created “Drawing on Inspiration” Construction Wall Art for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021 Honors the Park’s Past

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With all the construction and new projects going on, EPCOT is very much a park in flux. But the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will feature work honoring EPCOT’s past. The “Drawing on Inspiration” gallery near the Imagination! Pavilion features construction wall art by two Walt Disney Imagineers, Jimmy Pickering and Morgan … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up for Pavement Work and Flag Installation at EPCOT Entrance

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Even with the new fountain complete, work continues on the entrance of EPCOT. Construction walls are now up on the plaza’s eastern end as the next stage of construction begins. The walls reach to the foot of Spaceship Earth, obscuring the stroller/ECV rental location, which remains open. The work is apparently focused on the concrete, … Read more