Walt Disney Imagineering Briefly Considered Different Versions of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become a popular spot at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But thanks to a recent interview with Walt Disney Imagineering’s portfolio executives, Scott Trowbridge and Robin Reardon, we now know that there was a chance that each park’s land could have been very different. The Orange County Register‘s Brady … Read more

REVIEW: Spiked Frozen Apple Pie Moonshine Brings a Smooth, Sweet Drink (and a New Souvenir Cup!) to Block & Hans at EPCOT

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If you’re thirsty for a patriotic beverage (or on the hunt for the next souvenir cup), Block & Hans at The American Adventure in EPCOT has just the thing. Spiked Frozen Apple Pie is now available at the stand, served in a plastic Mason jar featuring the Block & Hans logo. This is an early … Read more

PHOTOS: New Plush Velour Character Sweatshirts Arrive at the Disneyland Resort

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The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, which means it is prime sweatshirt weather, and the Disneyland Resort has four new super-plush options! The sweatshirts, each made with a velour-like fabric, feature three of Disney’s most beloved characters, along with a special one themed to the resort! Let’s get cozy and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Wait Time Sign Installed, Plus Additional Work on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Marquee and the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

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Bonjour again! While signs point to a 2021opening, we don’t know exactly when Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France Pavilion expansion will finally open at EPCOT… but like a bicyclist at the Tour de France, work is racing to the finish line. Let’s take a look! As we headed out on the Disney Skyliner, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrims Down Around Magic Kingdom Monorail Station, Revealing Resort Launch Dock Opening Imminent

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Scrims have been removed from the Magic Kingdom monorail station, revealing that the new resort launch dock is almost complete. Most construction equipment seems to be gone by this point, with workers focusing on the lawn area between the monorail entrance and the dock. Now that the scrims, which were installed last week, are gone, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Table Markers Added, Menu Updated as Woody’s Lunch Box Prepares to Reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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There’s a new sign that Woody’s Lunch Box is fixin’ to reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New markers have been placed at tables by the counter-service restaurant in Toy Story Land, which has been closed since the park reopened in July. At the restaurant itself, the menu board is empty, likely in preparation for a … Read more

PHOTOS: Christmas Holiday Overlay Installation Continues at Living with the Land in EPCOT

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Preparations are well underway for one of the coolest holiday offerings at Walt Disney World. Light installation is still ongoing at Living with the Land in EPCOT, which turns the futuristic attraction into a seasonal holiday celebration. As we enter the greenhouse, a cast member rakes the sand, while nearby, lights are being laid down. … Read more

PHOTOS: The Majestic Theater Marquee Uncovered, Neon Reinstalled at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Hollywood loves a comeback, and that’s just what’s happened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The marquee for the newly-renamed Majestic Theater has finally been uncovered after its neon sign was installed and unveiled. The marquee matches the turquoise and cream color scheme of the new sign, though it still retains its classic pink and green neon … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Aulani Duffy & Friends Loungefly Mini Backpack and Fanny Pack Debuts at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Duffy and Friends are continuing their Aulani merchandise tour at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the latest release includes two offerings from Loungefly! These accessories feature a pattern of Duffy and his friends ShellieMay, StellaLou, Gelatoni and ‘Olu Mel direct from Disney’s resort in Hawaii, which recently reopened its doors to guests. (Sadly, it looks … Read more

PHOTOS: Breakfast (Including Cheshire Cat Tails) Now Served at The Lunching Pad in the Magic Kingdom

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Breakfast is now being served at The Lunching Pad in the Magic Kingdom… and much like the Cheshire Cat himself, Cheshire Café’s Cat Tail pastries keep popping up in surprising places at the Magic Kingdom! Cheshire Cat Tails are now available at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland as the counter-service restaurant has begun breakfast service, … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Display Windows Appear for Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s Balloons at Universal Studios Florida

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Just days before the Macy’s balloons walk-through experience opens at Universal Studios Florida, two new displays featuring maquettes of some of the characters guests will see has arrived in the New York section of the park. The caption in the bottom left corner of the display describes the experience and where the entrance will be … Read more

Tropical Storm Eta Upgraded to Hurricane; Expected to Impact Central Florida on Thursday

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Tropical Storm Eta has regained hurricane strength and is forecasted to make landfall in Central Florida tomorrow, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC reported that Eta had strengthened just off of the state’s southwest coast, bringing sustained winds up to 75 miles per hour, and even higher gusts. Currently, the latest map (which … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Parks Celebrates Veterans Day 2020, Releases Official Footage of Thunderbirds Flyover at EPCOT

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To mark Veterans Day 2020, The Walt Disney Company has released official video of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ flyover at EPCOT and their annual artwork saluting those who have served in the American armed forces, this time featuring Chip and Dale. From Disney Parks Blog: On Veterans Day, we recognize with gratitude all those … Read more

PHOTOS: First Holiday Decorations Installed on Buena Vista Street Ahead of Reopening at Disney California Adventure

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It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays at Disney California Adventure! Ahead of select shops and restaurants reopening their doors for the first time in months, Christmas decorations have been installed along Buena Vista Street. Garlands have been hung along the archway, accented by red ornaments that resemble the berries on holly. Similar … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread Collection Mystery Pins Debut at the Disneyland Resort

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Even though foolish mortals won’t be able to ride Haunted Mansion Holiday this year, you can still get a taste of the seasonal Disneyland favorite with a new mystery pin set! The Gingerbread Collection is a set of nine pins that each pay tribute to one of the most-loved features of the overlay themed to … Read more

Disneyland Resort Hotels No Longer Accepting Any Reservations as Theme Parks Closure Remains for the Foreseeable Future

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As the parks of the Disneyland Resort remain closed indefinitely under California’s theme park reopening guidelines, another sign that the shutdown is here for the long run has emerged. Currently, resort hotels, including the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, are not accepting any new reservations, including ones … Read more