RUMOR: New Minions Villain-Con Interactive Experience Replacing Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida

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Shrek 4-D has officially closed at Universal Studios Florida and is now surrounded by Minions-themed construction walls. No official announcement has been made about what will replace Shrek 4-D, but it does seem that it will be Minions-inspired. Rumors point to an interactive experience based on Villain-Con, a fictional Orlando-based convention featured in the first … Read more

REVIEW: New Donald Duck Dome Cake is Cute but Off-Putting at Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom

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Donald Duck has fulfilled his dream of replacing Mickey Mouse with a new dome cake available at Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom. Gaston’s Tavern is located in Fantasyland, near Be Our Guest. The Donald Duck Dome Cake replaces the Mickey Mouse Dome Cake as Gaston’s 50th anniversary treat. Donald Duck Dome Cake – $8.29 Lemon … Read more

CEO Bob Chapek Establishes His Three ‘Pillars of Success’ for the Next Century of The Walt Disney Company

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CEO Bob Chapek has outlined his goals for the next century of The Walt Disney Company in a new memo to Cast Members. He pointed to three specific pillars: storytelling excellence, innovation, and relentless focus on the audience. Read Chapek’s memo below. Team, As we begin the New Year, I want to share our mission … Read more

REVIEW: Plaza Restaurant Revamps $32 ‘Cheers to 50 Years’ Sundae Mega-Dessert After Bad Reviews at Magic Kingdom

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As announced earlier this week, the “Cheers to 50 Years” sundae at Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom is getting a makeover. This $32 sundae (which we previously dubbed The Worst Walt Disney World Dessert) is piled high with various Walt Disney World snack items and serves four. The other items from the “celebration menu” including … Read more

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Digital Copy Available for Purchase on February 28, 2022

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UPDATE: Fandango reached out to clarify that the date posted on Vudu was an error. They have removed the date from the site as no digital sale date has been released yet. The original article can be found below. If you’re one of the few people who haven’t seen “Spider-Man: No Way Home” in theaters, … Read more

REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Haunted Mansion ‘Tightrope Walker’ Push Pop Fails to Materialize, Replaced With ‘Quicksand’ Stretching Portrait Dessert at Magic Kingdom

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Among the new 50th anniversary food items launching at Magic Kingdom today is a Haunted Mansion-inspired push-pop available at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. The Doom Berry, also inspired by The Haunted Mansion, is still available. Read our review. Disney’s announcement and the menu list a chocolate and cherry push-pop featuring the tightrope walker stretching portrait. However, … Read more

REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Croque Monsieur Flatbread and “it’s a small world” Tart at Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom

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Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom has two new menu items celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World: the Croque Monsieur flatbread and an “it’s a small world” tart. Croque Monsieur Flatbread – $11.99 Topped with Béchamel, Sliced Ham, Tomato, and Gruyère This was a bit salty but not terrible. It’s basically a ham and … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Minions’-Themed Construction Walls Erected Around Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida

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Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida is officially closed permanently. No announcements have been made about what will replace the attraction, but Universal Orlando Resort has been hinting at something on social media. After sharing a few banana photos, Universal Orlando Resort today posted a video in which they replace an onion (representing Shrek) with … Read more

PHOTOS: Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Now Closed for Standard Refurbishment

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Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom is now closed for a standard winter refurbishment. This closure is not for the ride’s “The Princess and the Frog” reimagining, but just routine maintenance that it undergoes every year or two. It is expected to reopen on February 11. The attraction is now surrounded by construction walls and scrim. … Read more

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Now Available During Early Entry for Resort Guests at EPCOT

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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT stopped using a virtual queue and implemented a standby queue beginning today, January 10. As a result, the attraction is now available during early theme park entry. Early entry is available to resort hotel guests every day at all four Walt Disney World theme parks, 30 minutes before the park … Read more

Walt Disney World Weekday Magic Ticket Available Through April 7 for Florida Residents

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A Disney Weekday Magic Ticket valid from January 11, 2022, through April 7, 2022, will be available to Florida residents starting tomorrow. Two, three, and four-day tickets will be available starting at $149 plus tax. The ticket is subject to blockout dates from March 14 through 18. Adults will need to show proof of Florida … Read more

PHOTOS: Tables Added to Former Site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The former site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has officially become a seating area. Three picnic tables have been moved into the fenced area. For now, only two of the tables have umbrellas. Fans are mounted to poles surrounding the area. From TriceraTop Spin, we can see just how much of the coaster’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Meet a Triceratops in Jurassic World at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Jurassic World in Universal Studios Hollywood isn’t just home to an exciting attraction — you can also meet dinosaurs there! In addition to Blue the velociraptor, guests can also meet a triceratops near the Raptor Encounter area. The triceratops is accompanied by a handler who told the crowd plenty of interesting facts about both the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Return to Upcoming Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

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We’re finally seeing progress on Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen in Universal CityWalk Hollywood. The chocolate-themed restaurant was set to open in 2021 but is now simply “coming soon.” Construction walls were initially around the Toothsome building but were removed last summer. We haven’t seen any exterior progress since then. The walls are … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary ‘I Cannot Tell a Lie’ Shake and Lemon Dole Whip Tavern Punch are Refreshing Treats at Walt Disney World

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Liberty Tree Tavern and The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom are serving two drinks in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World: I Cannot Tell a Lie and Tavern Punch. Both drinks are non-alcoholic and cost extra from the all-you-care-to-enjoy menu. I Cannot Tell a Lie – $9.00 Vanilla and cherry shake garnished … Read more

Specialty Frozen Bananas Coming Soon to Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure

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Specialty frozen bananas are coming soon to Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream in Disney California Adventure. According to a tweet by Disney Parks, the dark or milk chocolate-dipped frozen bananas will be available at Clarabelle’s beginning tomorrow, January 10. Guests will have a choice of four toppings: rainbow sprinkles, Mickey’s confetti, crushed peanuts, and crushed waffle … Read more