REVIEW: The Director’s Cup Sundae Makes a Delightful Debut at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

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A new customizable sundae called The Director’s Cup has premiered at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. We swung by the World Premiere Food Court to check it out. Guests can choose four ice cream flavors for their sundae. They can also choose either a red or green souvenir cup — we chose red. The Director’s Cup … Read more

New ‘Turning Red’ Baseball Cap Poofs Into Walt Disney World

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A “Turning Red” baseball cap — the first of what is sure to be a lot of merchandise for the film — has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found it at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. “Turning Red” Baseball Cap – $24.99 The hat resembles main character Mei’s red panda form, which she “poofs” into when … Read more

50th Anniversary Plant Display Blooms Ahead of EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

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We’re less than a month away from the start of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and Disney is already preparing the topiaries and gardens that will adorn the park. We spotted a new 50th anniversary plant display on the edge of World Showcase Lagoon during our recent trip to EPCOT. Mickey and … Read more

Grad Bash Returning to Universal Orlando Resort This Year

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Grad Bash is back at Universal Orlando Resort for 2022! Universal Orlando Resort shared the news on Twitter this afternoon. As Universal describes it “Grad Bash is a once-in-a-lifetime, rite-of- passage celebration for high school seniors. Seniors will enjoy an exciting night with their friends in Florida’s only grad celebration with exclusive, private access to … Read more

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Mickey FiGPiN Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Another item celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has debuted at the wrong resort. Most of the new Disney Parks exclusive FiGPiNs arrived at Disneyland Resort a few days ago. Now that it has arrived, Disneyland guests can collect the 50th anniversary Mickey FiGPiN to complete the set. 50th Anniversary Mickey FiGPiN – $24.99 … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Loungefly Tote Now Available

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A new Loungefly tote bag is now available at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Festival of the Arts Loungefly Tote – $70 The bag has a layered teal and purple exterior. The purple section has the outline of Spaceship Earth in a yellow frame. It’s surrounded by smaller framed images, such as Figment, … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Parking Trams Returning February 23

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Disneyland Resort parking trams will finally return to service on February 23, the Orange County Register reports. Parking trams have been unavailable since the parks reopened last year after closing in March 2020. Guests have since had to walk from the parking structures to Downtown Disney District, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure.

PHOTOS: New Venues, 50th Anniversary Offerings, and More for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons in 2022

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Yesterday, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings revealed new wedding gowns by Allure Bridal — but a wedding is much more than a gown. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons are introducing more venues, 50th anniversary offerings, and more across Disney Parks this year. Read more from Disney below. “At Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, we … Read more

Test Track at EPCOT Closing Early Once Again

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Test Track at EPCOT will be closing at 6:30 p.m. again for maintenance. This is at least the sixth day that the ride has closed early in the past two weeks. It seems likely the ride will operate until regular closing time tomorrow and through the weekend, but may continue to close early during next … Read more

PHOTOS: New Enchanted Tiki Room Loungefly Wallet Joins the Collection at Walt Disney World

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A new Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Loungefly wallet matching the mini backpack and baseball cap is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the wallet alongside the backpack in Star Traders at Magic Kingdom. Enchanted Tiki Room Wallet by Loungefly – $50 The wallet is green with Funko POP! images of the attraction’s birds, … Read more

PHOTOS: Briars Repainted, Logs Being Tested During Splash Mountain Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom is currently closed for a regular refurbishment. We took a look at the ride today and saw that the log ride vehicles were being run to test the attraction. The logs were cycling through the exterior portion of the water. We saw water back on the drop and logs being … Read more

VIDEO: New ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Trailer Features the Return of ‘Jurassic Park’ Characters

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The first trailer for “Jurassic World Dominion” has dropped. It is billed as the “conclusion to the Jurassic era” and the trailer features the return of the main cast from the original “Jurassic Park” film. Watch it below. “Jurassic World Dominion” hits theaters on June 10, 2022, the day before the 29th anniversary of “Jurassic … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Employment Dropped by 33,000 During Pandemic, Only Now Growing

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The Walt Disney Company released their Q1 earnings report for 2022, which indicated massive growth for the company after pandemic losses. CEO Bob Chapek also stated that as of February 2022, The Walt Disney Company employees approximately 195,000 Cast Members. This is higher than last year’s employment numbers but still a significant drop from 2019, … Read more

VIDEO: First Look at the ‘Gardens of Wonder’ Cinderella Statue for Disneyland Paris 30th Anniversary

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In a showcase of upcoming 30th anniversary offerings, Disneyland Paris revealed another statue for the “Gardens of Wonder.” With this preview of Cinderella, Disney gives us our first look at a completed statue. Cave0fWonders shared a video of the statue in action on Twitter now that Disneyland Paris is allowing previews. The abstract metal statue … Read more

Director of ‘Back to the Future: The Ride’ and Visual Effects Pioneer Douglas Trumbull Dies at Age 79

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Douglas Trumbull, who worked on the special effects of several impressive films, has died at age 79. Trumbull created visual effects for “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” “Blade Runner,” and many more films. He was also a director and directed the video from “Back to … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightsaber Cases Return to Savi’s Workshop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After being out of stock for over a month and distributing plastic bags (with a discount) instead, Savi’s Workshop has lightsaber cases again. We spotted guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with their lightsabers in the black cases. The cases were out of stock due to shipping delays.