Disney Genie+ to Include Select Walt Disney World Character Sightings Starting January 26

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Starting Wednesday, January 26, Disney Genie+ will include select character sightings at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will be able to select a Lightning Lane return time for the following character sightings. Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom Park Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Magic Key Terrace at Disney California Adventure Being Reinvented Into ‘Club 33’-Style Lounge, Getting New Backstory

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Work begins today on renovating the Magic Key Terrace in Disney California Adventure, which will have a new look and backstory. The terrace will remain open during the renovation, which is expected to be completed in late spring. Some sections will be closed and capacity reduced during the refurbishment. The updated version of the terrace … Read more

PHOTOS: New Grinch-Themed Candles Arrive at Universal Orlando Resort

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The holiday season may be over, but we’ll be staying in the Christmas spirit with these two new Grinch-themed candles, now available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Who-ville Scented Candle – $20 It smelled like coconut and peppermint to us. Mt. Crumpit Scented Candle – $20 This one smelled of artificial cinnamon, like Hot Tamales candies. We … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Hoodie at Walt Disney World

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A new hoodie has joined the Walt Disney World Vault Collection, available at Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom. Vault Collection Hoodie – $69.99 The hoodie is red, with yellow and white stripes at the bottom, a yellow zipper, and a yellow drawstring. The Walt Disney World logo and a small pennant are pictured on one … Read more

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Closed January 25 and 26 Due to Cold Weather

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will once again be closed due to cold weather on January 25 and 26. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon reopened on January 2 but has since been closed on several days due to weather.

Main Street, U.S.A. Window Unveiled for Disney Legend Dave Smith at Disneyland

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This morning, a new Main Street, U.S.A. window was unveiled at Disneyland. It is dedicated to the founder and first chief archivist of The Walt Disney Archives, Disney Legend Dave Smith. The Disneyland Ambassadors shared photos of the unveiling on their Instagram story. The window advertises the “New Century Historical Society,” and Dave Smith is … Read more

BREAKING: TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Roof Installation Finally Begins at Magic Kingdom

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TRON Lightcycle / Run may not open at Magic Kingdom for another year, but there’s always something to see at the coaster’s construction site. Today, the first piece of the coaster’s canopy roof is finally being installed. In the morning, we saw that a tall crane had rolled into the site. Nothing had been installed … Read more

UPDATE: Prime Parking Drops Back Down to $50 at Universal Orlando Resort

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Prime parking has dropped from $60 back down to $50 at Universal Orlando Resort. It was raised to $60 about a month ago for the holiday season. It was initially raised from $40 to $50 in March. All Universal Orlando Resort guests park in the same parking garages, with access to all three parks and … Read more

Details About 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris to Be Revealed Tomorrow

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Disneyland Paris will be revealing more details about their 30th anniversary tomorrow, January 25, at 11:00 a.m. CET (5 a.m. ET). Disneyland Paris previously teased an “exciting” announcement that turned out to be their partnership with RhinoShield. It seems tomorrow’s reveal will have more interesting information about the celebration. Read more about the 30th anniversary: … Read more

PHOTOS: Controversial Names Removed From Tom Sawyer Island Rafts Including ‘Injun Joe’ at Magic Kingdom

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Names have been removed from the rafts that take guests across Rivers of America to Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. Cast Members were preparing the rafts this morning, but they weren’t sure what would happen with the names. The names were previously on these planks sticking out of the center of each raft. Most … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Dooney & Bourke Collection at Walt Disney World

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A new “Alice in Wonderland” Dooney & Bourke collection has arrived at Walt Disney World. These bags can be found in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. “Alice in Wonderland” Tote – $298 All the items in the collection feature the same black-and-white pattern. Different characters and elements from “Alice in Wonderland” are pictured in sketch-like images. … Read more

BREAKING: First Piece of Xandarian Starship Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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A large crane has rolled into EPCOT to install the Xandarian spaceship that will be in front of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Our eagle-eyed reporters spotted the first piece of the ship being moved into place. We saw many crew members gathered in front of the show building, which has almost been completely … Read more

The ‘Exciting Announcement’ from Disneyland Paris Reveals Partnership With RhinoShield and 30th Anniversary Phone Case

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Disneyland Paris made their previously teased “exciting” announcement this morning, which turned out to be a partnership with RhinoShield resulting in a new 30th anniversary phone case. The protective phone case features the Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary logo. The use of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in the teaser turns out to be a … Read more

Hogwarts Express Reopens After Week of Unexpected Closure at Universal Orlando Resort

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The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort has reopened after being unexpectedly closed for a week. It initially closed on January 17 and we later learned this was due to an issue with the attraction’s pull cable. Team Members expected it to be closed for another week, but thankfully it reopened today, January 24, and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Vault Collection Vintage 1970s Magic Kingdom Map Crocs Available at Walt Disney World

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New Crocs featuring a 1970s Magic Kingdom map are now available at Walt Disney World as part of the Vault Collection. These match the Spirit Jersey patterned with the same map, which was accidentally released early, but is now officially available. Magic Kingdom Map Crocs – $64.99 A charm on the Crocs has a vintage … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic World I.D. Badge Machine Now at Discovery Center in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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A Jurassic World I.D. badge machine has arrived at the Jurassic Park Discovery Center in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. With the machine, guests can make their own custom Jurassic World employee I.D. badge for $10. You can design the entire badge and make sure you like it before paying. To design the badge, first just … Read more