Sand Sculpture for Disneynature ‘Polar Bear’ Series Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The “Ice Age: Scrat Tales” sand sculpture is no more and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now celebrating the upcoming release of “Polar Bear,” the newest Disneynature film. The new sand sculpture can be seen, surrounded by plants, outside the Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance. As you might expect, it features several polar bears. The background is … Read more

REVIEW: Toasted Coconut Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie is a Perfect Treat at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs

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The limited edition cookie available at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs this month is toasted coconut caramel chocolate chip. The menu this month is “The Summoning Song of Lydia Lovecraft,” featuring the character of Lydia playing the lyre and surrounded by ghosts. Toasted Coconut Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie – $6 Gideon’s has hit it out of … Read more

Designs Added to Porte-Cochére Columns at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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New designs have been added to the columns of the porte-cochére at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which opened last year as part of a major reimagining of the resort’s entrance. The porte-cochere is supported by eight brown columns. The new orange designs have been added to all eight columns. The designs run in rectangular strips … Read more

Superdry Suing Disney Over Early Lease Termination at Disney Springs

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Superdry has filed a lawsuit against Disney, Florida Politics reports, claiming Disney wants to kick them out of their Disney Springs location early. Disney reportedly gave Superdry notice in October that they were terminating the store’s lease early due to a lack of sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. An October 28 letter from Disney reads, … Read more

Tour the Easter Egg Display With Hidden Five-Legged Goats at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Like other Walt Disney World resorts, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is celebrating Easter season with a display of chocolate eggs. The Contemporary’s bakery team, led by Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes, created the display inspired by Mary Blair’s artwork and the 50th anniversary. According to the sign, the display contains over 250 pounds of chocolate. There are … Read more

Canopy Now Almost Completely Covers TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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Construction continues on the long-awaited TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, which sits next to Space Mountain and behind Tomorrowland Speedway. Crew members have been installing white strips of canopy over the exterior portion of the coaster for the past several weeks. On the ground, concrete walls jut out from the raised walkway. Wood … Read more

Snuggle Up with New Mickey Mouse and Lady Weighted Plush Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Snuggle up with these new weighted plush – designed to help those with anxiety, autism, and other conditions – that have arrived at Disneyland Resort. Mickey Mouse and Lady from “Lady & the Tramp” are the newest versions of these weighted plush. You can find them at the Emporium in Disneyland Park. Lady Weighted Plush – $29.99 Lady … Read more

New ‘Play in the Park,’ Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Tinker Bell Apparel Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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A ton of new apparel featuring Mickey and other classic characters has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found these at different stores throughout Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Mickey Mouse Turtleneck Tank – $36.99 This tank is striped with different shades of blue, yellow, orange, and red. Mickey’s face is in the center. It has … Read more

Stitch Considers TP-ing Cinderella Castle Again in April Fool’s Day Video from Disney

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Disney Parks shared a TikTok video for April Fool’s Day featuring a Stitch plush holding a roll of toilet paper in front of Cinderella Castle. The caption says “IYKYK” (if you know, you know). This is a reference to the opening day of the now-defunct Stitch’s Great Escape! at Magic Kingdom. On November 16, 2004, … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Now Hiring Internally for Halloween Horror Nights 31 Performers

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Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting internal auditions for Halloween Horror Nights 31. The auditions are for scare actors, puppeteers, and stilt walkers. After internal hiring, auditions may open up for external hiring. Check out the speculation map for Halloween Horror Nights 31.

Hours Extended at all Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks From April 17 Through 23

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Hours have been extended from April 17 through April 23 at all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will continue to open at 9:00 a.m. It will now close at 11:00 p.m. Extended evening hours on April 20 will be from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. EPCOT EPCOT will now be … Read more

REVIEW: New Weird 50th Anniversary Roasted Street Corn Flatbread and Cute ‘it’s a small world’ Tres Leches Cake at Magic Kingdom

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Pinocchio Village Haus at Magic Kingdom has two new menu items featuring flavors of Mexico: roasted street corn flatbread and a tres leches cake inspired by “it’s a small world.” Roasted Street Corn Flatbread – $11.99 Roasted corn and peppers drizzled with cilantro mayonnaise This is strange. It tastes just like corn and cilantro on bread … Read more

Disneyland Resort Only Halfway Through Phased Reopening, President Ken Potrock Says

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In a new interview with the Orange County Register, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock looked back on the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Potrock, Disneyland Resort is only halfway through its phased opening. “We’ve embarked on this legendary comeback,” Potrock said. “We’re more than halfway through it, but we’ve got another … Read more

REVIEW: New Sneezy ‘Seven Dwarfs’ Root Beer Ice Cream Cone is Delicious at Magic Kingdom

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After two and a half months of Doc, another one of the Seven Dwarfs has a specialty ice cream cone at Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom: Sneezy. All of the Seven Dwarfs specialty cones in honor of the 50th anniversary are shown on the menu, but Sneezy is only the third to be available so … Read more

‘Planetarium Exhibition’ Inside the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Galaxarium Will Feature 30 Minutes of Unique Footage

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D23 has shared another look at the Galaxarium in the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion, which will be the first room guests enter in the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue at EPCOT. Guests will pass the Xandarian starship outside before entering the building. Guests will go through the greeter structure and then through one … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ‘Receptive’ to Repealing 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he is “receptive” to the Florida legislature repealing the 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which essentially allows Walt Disney World its own self-governing district. DeSantis has repeatedly criticized Disney after CEO Bob Chapek and divisions of the company denounced the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Disney released a statement announcing they … Read more