Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Walt Disney with The Ultimate Disney+ Playlist

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What to Watch for Walt Disney’s Birthday on Disney+ (Disneyland Specials, Classic Animation, Documentaries, and More!) December 5th is a very special day for Disney fans, as it marks Walt Disney’s 119th birthday. And while you may not be at the parks or in a movie theater to celebrate, you can still find plenty of … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Harry Potter” Hogwarts House Mini-Backpacks Arrive at Universal Orlando Resort

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From “Hogwarts Alumni” to Quidditch gear, Universal Orlando Resort has offered many ways to show off your house pride. But now, you can carry around your favorite house with four new mini-backpacks! Each backpack features one of Hogwarts’ iconic houses in their color schemes, complete with the house crest and a puffy ball attached to … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW 2021 Limited Release MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World

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With the year we’ve all had, it’s a safe bet that most of us are looking forward to 2021. And if you’re at Walt Disney World, you can get a head start on the coming year with a new Limited Release MagicBand! The design is similar to the ornaments we’ve seen, featuring Mickey Mouse and … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Releases Full Performance of Candlelight Processional (Featuring Neil Patrick Harris) at EPCOT from 2019

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While guests at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort won’t be able to enjoy the majesty of the Candlelight Processional this year, Disney is trying to keep the holiday magic going. They’ve released a video of a performance from last year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, led by celebrity narrator Neil Patrick Harris. … Read more

Park Passes Fully Booked Today, December 5, For All Four Walt Disney World Parks

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If you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World today, expect to deal with crowds, as Park Pass reservations are full. In a rare sight, no parks are available for any ticket types, including Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, and guests with theme park tickets, according to Walt Disney World’s Park Pass calendar. This comes … Read more

Disney Confirms “Brand-New Look” for Keister Coaster Pool Slide at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

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It seems the Keister Coaster’s clown has seen its last sliders at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Disney officially confirmed that the slide at the Luna Park Pool will have a completely refreshed appearance when it reopens according to writer Brooke Geiger McDonald. The statement implies that the slide could receive a Mickey and friends theme. The … Read more

Vice President of Disney+ Nonfiction Originals (“The Imagineering Story”, “Muppets Now”, “Howard”) Leaves for Netflix

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As part of The Walt Disney Company’s ongoing restructuring to emphasize direct-to-consumer entertainment and Disney+, the vice president of the streaming service’s Nonfiction Originals division has left the company for Netflix. Deadline‘s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Dan Silver has departed Disney to become Netflix’s Director of Documentary Feature Films. The move comes after the teams … Read more

PHOTOS: New Light-Up Mickey & Minnie Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket Arrives at the Disneyland Resort

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The holidays are in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, and with that comes new goodies and collectables that make our nice list! Now, there’s another item that just gives us a glow. Mickey and Minnie rock around the Christmas tree on this new light-up popcorn bucket. The bucket previously released at Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Entertainment Returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with a Face Mask-Clad Pianist

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While the past few months have brought the loss of many talented entertainers around Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the return of one performer is music to our ears. The pianist has returned to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for the first time since its reopening back in June. You can hear him … Read more

Walt Disney & Sleeping Beauty Castle Funko POP! Set to Release on December 5th

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Just in time for his birthday, the Walt Disney and Sleeping Beauty Castle Funko POP! figurine set will release on shopDisney on Saturday, December 5th. The set was previously announced as part of Funko’s line celebrating Disneyland’s 65th anniversary. It’s also expected to be available at Disney Parks, though no official release date has been … Read more

REVIEW: Bice Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – A Surprisingly Good Upscale Italian Restaurant at a Theme Park Resort

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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has reopened at Universal Orlando Resort, which means the return of Bice Ristorante. As part of our tour of the hotel, we decided to have dinner at this fine Italian restaurant. The restaurant is on the second floor, accessible by an elegantly-lit staircase. Outside the entrance, a sign reminds guests that … Read more

REVIEW: Eat A Pineapple Full of Dole Whip (and Coconut Rum) with the NEW Lapu Hula at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Dole Whip has become one of the most popular Disney Parks snacks ever. But what do you do if you crave even more pineapple awesomeness? Head to Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to take your love to the next level! The snack and beverage kiosk is now offering the Lapu Hula, featuring Dole … Read more

PHOTOS: Ring in the Holidays with a NEW Earl the Squirrel Mug at Universal Studios Florida

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While we’ve enjoyed the Macy’s balloons and a new tour, it’s clear that the breakout star of the holidays at Universal Studios Florida this year has been Earl the Squirrel. And now, you can take him home, so to speak, with a brand new mug! The mug features the excited squirrel in his Tree Farm … Read more

Brightline Trains President Provides Update on Central Florida Expansion, Including Station at Disney Springs

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The president of Brightline Trains, Patrick Goddard, mentioned the station coming to Disney Springs as part of an update on their extension through Central Florida. ClickOrlando.com‘s Mark Lehman reported that Goddard spoke at the Alliance for Regional Transportation Education Series, held at the site of Brightline’s future station at Orlando International Airport. With regards to … Read more

Thierry Coup Says Universal “Not Done” with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in New Interview

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It seems that there will be even more adventures in the Wizarding World at Universal parks. Universal Creative’s chief creative officer and senior vice president, Thierry Coup, claimed that they were “not done” with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in a recent interview with People marking the theme park land’s tenth anniversary at Universal’s … Read more

SHOP: New Cornflower Blue Minnie Ear Headband with Sequined Bow Arrives on shopDisney

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Feeling a little blue? Perhaps a new Minnie ear headband will cheer you up! A new cornflower blue headband has arrived on shopDisney. The description from the online shop reads, “like Minnie Mouse, you’ll be a sparkling, timeless classic in this cornflower blue velour ear headband with signature sequined bow.” The soft, padded polyester ears … Read more