Be Our Guest Restaurant Opening One Hour Earlier at Magic Kingdom

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The Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom is now opening at 10:00 a.m., one hour earlier than previously. It is still only serving lunch in the mornings and until 2:55 p.m. The restaurant then switches to dinner until closing at 10:00 p.m. It is scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. for the foreseeable future. … Read more

Disney Hiring New Guest Experience Manager for Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Disney has a new job posting up for a Guest Experience Manager at Victoria & Albert’s. The restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been closed since March 2020 but will be reopening sometime this year. An exact opening date was not announced but a job posting for the restaurant indicates the reopening will be … Read more

Disney Institute In-Person Learning Returning on May 23

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In-person learning from the Disney Institute will return to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this spring beginning May 23. Through the Disney Institute, “Participants are invited on a hands-on professional development adventure that takes you on a journey through our company’s storied history, where you will learn, interact, listen and enhance your skills alongside … Read more

EPCOT Center References Hidden in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Commercial

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The new commercial for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind features two small references to the old EPCOT. Both references are in the cockpit of Peter Quill’s ship, the Benatar. Next to Peter are two dinosaur toys. The dinosaurs are a nod to Universe of Energy, which Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is replacing. … Read more

‘Fantasmic’ Moat Drained Again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Though the “Fantasmic!” moat was refilled and Steamboat Willie refurbished earlier this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the moat has been drained once again. Twitter user bioreconstruct shared this aerial photo of the “Fantasmic!” theater. The water visible in the moat is from recent rain. Trash cans are staged in a line at the back … Read more

Mickey’s Toontown Sign Removed Amidst Reimagining at Disneyland

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Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland is closed while it receives a major reimagining. The old Mickey’s Toontown sign has now been removed from the land’s entrance. Themed construction walls block the tunnel entrance, but we can see the edge of the bridge where the sign once was. The cartoon-ish sign read “Welcome to Mickey’s Toontown.” Other … Read more

Registration for Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Previews of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Available Soon

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Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members will be able to preview Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT before it officially opens on May 27, 2022. Dates have not been announced but Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members have received an email telling them more information will be available soon. Here is what … Read more

New ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Projection Show Coming to ‘it’s a small world’ at Disneyland on April 11

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Disneyland Resort is celebrating “Encanto” this month with a new projection show on the façade of “it’s a small world.” The projection show will include the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” clips from the film, and lighting effects. Tiles will appear to move across the façade and rearrange themselves just like the Casita from … Read more

Walt Disney World Doubling Solar Energy Resources With Two New Solar Arrays in Central Florida

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Walt Disney World is poised to more than double their solar energy resources with the construction of two new solar arrays. This means 40% of Walt Disney World energy will be generated by the sun. The 75-megawatt solar arrays will cover over 1,000 acres with almost half a million solar panels in Gilchrist County and … Read more

Countdown Added to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Webpage, Rocket Racoon Effect Added to My Disney Experience

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A countdown to the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT can now be found on the webpage for the upcoming attraction. We learned today that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open on May 27, 2022, in 52 days. If you visit the page for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic … Read more

New Limited Release Vault Collection Balloon Pin Celebrates 50 Years of Walt Disney World

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In addition to the new 50th anniversary Vault Collection balloon Spirit Jersey, Walt Disney World has a new balloon pin available. Limited Release Vault Balloon Pin – $17.99 This limited release pin is part of a new series of the Vault Collection inspired by the Mickey balloons that once adorned Walt Disney World shopping bags. … Read more

New Adult and Youth Mickey 50th Anniversary Tees Available at Walt Disney World

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New short-sleeved, long-sleeved, adult, and youth Mickey Mouse 50th anniversary shirts are now available at Walt Disney World. We found all of these EARidescent tees at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Adult Mickey 50th Anniversary Short-Sleeved Tee – $36.99 All three shirts are heather blue and feature approximately the same design: Mickey, made out of shiny foil, … Read more

Disneyland Paris Celebrates 900 Cast Members Who Have Worked There Since Opening

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The Disneyland Paris Ambassadors shared a post on Instagram celebrating the 900 Cast Members who have been working at the resort since it opened 30 years ago. They shared a photo of the 900 Cast Members celebrating their 30th anniversary, another photo of the park’s 1600 Cast Members, and a video about the original 900 … Read more

New ‘Dumbo’ Bags by Dooney & Bourke Fly Into Walt Disney World

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A new collection of Dooney & Bourke bags inspired by “Dumbo” has flown into Walt Disney World. We first found them in Creations Shop at EPCOT. The bags are mostly black and white, with an all-over pattern of the eponymous Dumbo. They have pink piping. “Dumbo” Crossbody – $228 The crossbody has a small zip pocket … Read more

New 50th Anniversary Baseball Cap, Music Box, Jibbitz, and Girls Tank Top Available on shopDisney

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New merchandise is being added to the 50th anniversary Celebration Collection available at Walt Disney World. Four new items are already available on shopDisney. Mickey Mouse EARidescent Baseball Cap – $29.99 This blue cotton twill cap has a gold vinyl appliqué of Mickey on the front. The buckle on the back is golden. Walt Disney … Read more

New 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Balloon Spirit Jersey Available at Walt Disney World

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The Mickey balloon Spirit Jersey, part of a new series of the 50th anniversary Vault Collection, has arrived at Walt Disney World. Vault Balloon Spirit Jersey – $74.99 The jersey is white and patterned with colored Mickey balloons. The balloons are green, orange, pink, yellow, and blue. “Walt Disney World” is also patterned over the jersey … Read more