Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to Include Bespin ‘Fireworks’ Show

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According to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Datapad schedule, guests on a Halcyon voyage will be able to view “fireworks.” “CSL Starshow at Bespin” is listed at 9:45 p.m. on day one of the voyage schedule. The description is, “Nowhere are fireworks more dazzling than off-planet! Immediately following dinner on the first night, a pyrotechnic … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Wing of Xandarian Starship Being Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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The Xandarian Nova Corps starship is almost complete in the courtyard outside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. As we passed the ship on the Monorail, we saw that seven wings had been installed. The final wing sat on a truck bed, ready for placement. Crew members were attaching the next wing to … Read more

New Topiaries, Fragrant Garden by Scentsy, and More Coming to 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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The 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will kick off March 2 and run through July 4. Disney has announced some of the new and returning topiaries, as well as a new fragrant garden presented by Scentsy. Read more below. Disney Character topiaries offer a perfect backdrop for springtime photos with family and friends. A … Read more

BREAKING: Epic Universe to Open by Summer 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort

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The next Universal Orlando Resort theme park, Epic Universe, will “certainly” open by summer 2025, according to Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal CEO, on this morning’s Comcast earnings call. Like many theme park projects, Epic Universe was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shell says the project is now “full steam ahead” and “construction is going really … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Quinjet Installed in Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris

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The Quinjet has officially landed in Marvel Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. Read the announcement by Scot Drake, Creative Executive of Marvel Global Portfolio, and watch a video of the Quinjet’s installation below. Last night, the next phase of the Avengers initiative began with the arrival of the Avengers’ signature … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Cast Nametags

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser test cruises began today and we’re getting our first glimpse at new Cast Member costumes. We saw some Cast Members sporting new nametags at the Galactic Starcruiser “docking bay” in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The nametags are ovular, with the name etched in the center. Unlike other Walt Disney World nametags, … Read more

PHOTOS: Submarines Uncovered As Refurbishment Continues on Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in Disneyland Park

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While Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage remains closed with no exact opening date announced for its extended refurbishment, we found something to be a bit different on our latest visit to the construction site. Taking a look from the outside first, walls continue to block the view of the attraction from the ground level. The walls … Read more

PHOTOS: Valentine’s Day Merchandise Now Available and Coming Soon to Disney Parks

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Disney has announced some of the Valentine’s Day merchandise that will be available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, and on shopDisney.com. Oh boy! Wear your heart on your sleeve and show some love for the character who started it all with this Mickey Mouse t-shirt. It is available online … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Guests Will Ride in a Box Truck Themed as ‘Shuttle Transport’ Between the Halcyon and Galaxy’s Edge

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While buses were originally going to be used for the immersive transportation between Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it seems Disney decided a box truck better suited their needs. Test cruises have begun for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and we caught sight of the truck pulling up to the hotel from … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT and Figment Apparel Now Available at Walt Disney World

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New EPCOT-inspired apparel is now available at Walt Disney World. We of course found these items in EPCOT at Creations Shop. EPCOT Icons Tee – $29.99 This black tee features all of the colorful EPCOT icons making a Mickey head. “EPCOT” is in blue letters beneath the Mickey head. Mickey and Figment icons are mixed in … Read more

Disney Live Entertainment to Produce 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony

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Disney Live Entertainment will be producing this year’s Special Olympics USA Games opening ceremony. The games will take place June 5 – 12 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Below is Disney’s announcement. Yesterday, Walt Disney World Resort announced that thousands of athletes, families, and fans in attendance for the games will be treated to legendary … Read more

PHOTOS: The Grand Floridian Spa Reopens at Walt Disney World

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The Grand Floridian Spa, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, has reopened. Today is the official grand reopening, but the spa has been unofficially open since Monday, January 24. The spa was closed for nearly two years — since Walt Disney World Resort closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19. Some spa experiences may be … Read more

Disney ‘Taking a Different Approach’ to Seven Dwarfs in Live-Action Snow White Film

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Earlier this week, actor Peter Dinklage criticized Disney for making a new live-action “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” because of the historical depiction of “dwarfs” in the story. Disney has since responded to the comments. Dinklage said on the Marc Maron podcast WTF, “I was a little taken aback when they were very proud … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner EPCOT Line Reopens Following Refurbishment

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The EPCOT line of the Disney Skyliner has reopened after closing on January 23 for a scheduled refurbishment. The line was originally scheduled to close for five days, but this was later shortened to three days. This line connects EPCOT, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The EPCOT station is at the International … Read more

Walt Disney World President Shares Photo of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Cast Members

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Jeff Vahle, president of the Walt Disney World Resort, shared a photo on Instagram of him with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Cast Members. He and the crew are gathered at the entrance to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, with the name of the hotel on the wall behind them. The Cast Members are all dressed in … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Now Offering Post-Cruise COVID-19 Testing, New Pre-Cruise New Orleans Testing Site

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Disney Cruise Line has announced a new post-cruise COVID-19 testing service, as well as a new testing site for guests sailing out of New Orleans. Here’s what it says on the Disney Cruise Line website about post-cruise testing: Some Guests may be required by their home country or state public health authorities to show proof … Read more