Bob Iger Spends Final Days as Part of Company at Walt Disney World, Commends Cast Members

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Bob Iger’s final day with The Walt Disney Company is approaching. He spent some of the past week at Walt Disney World and tweeted a thanks to Cast Members this morning. Iger said he “was reminded (yet again) what makes me so proud of [Disney]…our cast members! Thanks for taking care of me all these … Read more

Disney Illuminations Fireworks, Frozen: A Musical Invitation, and Parade Show Stops Suspended at Disneyland Paris Starting January 3

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Though the parks will not close, Disneyland Paris has announced some live entertainment suspensions in light of the current COVID-19 surges. Disney Illuminations will be suspended for at least three weeks beginning January 3. Frozen: A Musical Invitation will also be suspended for at least three weeks and replaced with a selfie spot. From January … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Bottle at Walt Disney World

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A new 50th anniversary water bottle has arrived at Walt Disney World. This bottle features a shiny Cinderella Castle against a white background. Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Bottle – $34.99 The castle silhouette is holographic, reflecting rainbows. The “50” logo is white in the center of the castle. “Walt Disney World” is on the other side … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Denim Jacket by Her Universe Available at Walt Disney World

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Her Universe has released a new Mickey Mouse denim jacket, now available at Walt Disney World. Mickey Denim Jacket – $79.99 The jacket has light wash denim on the torso and dark wash on the sleeves and collar. Two dark wash Mickey heads are on the front. The buttons also have Mickey heads. Mickey is pictured … Read more

REVIEW: Stroke of Midnight Champagne Cupcake for New Year’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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A new cupcake has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort for New Year’s Eve. This Stroke of Midnight cupcake resembles one we tried last year, but has different ingredients. It’s available at Kona Café in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Stroke of Midnight Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla cupcake, champagne mousse, chocolate popping candy, buttercream icing, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Details Painted on Poseidon’s Fury Façade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The repainting of the Poseidon’s Fury façade recently moved up to the broken seal at the center of the building. Details of the seal have now been painted with gold and green. The attraction has been closed for a year and a half, but refurbishment was only recently visible outside. The archways beneath the seal … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 12/29/21: Minnie Mouse Nutcracker, ‘Star Wars’ Milk Pin, Character Magnets, and More

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Every day, Walt Disney World releases a plethora of new merchandise. Since there’s so much to see, we bring you everything we find in these convenient roundups. So join us as we explore everything new at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs on December 29, 2021. Minnie Mouse Nutcracker – $59.99 We found … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Golden Eagles Refurbished on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom

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Earlier this year, many of the golden eagles on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom were refurbished with gold leaf, making them shinier than ever. Other eagles remained a matte gold but were slowly refurbished over the next several months. In mid-November, the final two golden eagles were removed and they have finally been … Read more

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Sony Pictures Film Ever

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After less than two weeks in theaters, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has officially become Sony Pictures’ highest-grossing film of all time. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” quickly became the third biggest opening weekend ever and is on track to become one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, despite opening amidst COVID-19 spikes and not yet … Read more

Florida Breaks State Record for Daily Positive COVID-19 Cases Again

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Florida has broken the record set less than a week ago for daily COVID-19 cases at 46,923. Florida tops the chart of cases reported in the last 7 days with 206,358 total. The 7-day average is 29,479. It was 21,640 in the midst of the Delta surge in mid-August. The University of Florida predicts Omicron … Read more

PHOTOS: Mears Connect Signs Go Up in Orlando International Airport, Replacing Disney’s Magical Express

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Mears has shared photos of Mears Connect signs going up in Orlando International Airport (MCO). Mears Connect will replace Disney’s Magical Express, which is coming to an end this month. Mears Connect will be located where Disney’s Magical Express was on level 1 of Terminal B. It will begin service on January 1, 2022. Mears … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Ming-Na Wen Visits Disneyland to Celebrate ‘The Book of Boba Fett’

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Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen visited Disneyland Resort recently to celebrate the holidays and the release of the first episode of “The Book of Boba Fett.” Wen portrays Fennec Shand in the new series, a role which she originated in “The Mandalorian.” Temuera Morrison stars as Boba Fett. She stopped by this “The Book of Boba … Read more

PHOTOS: Painting Completed on One Side of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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Painting seems to be completed on one side of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind entrance building in EPCOT, while the other side continues to be repainted. The back left corner of the building has several squares of light blue. One (and a half) square is still white. This column has a line of … Read more

Walt Disney World Announces Cast Member Recipients of Environmentality Champion of the Year Award

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Each year, Walt Disney World recognizes teams who went above and beyond to care for the environment with the Environmentality Champion of the Year Award. They have just announced the 2021 recipients. Cast members supporting runDisney have always done their part to reduce waste during race weekends by encouraging guests, volunteers and vendors to recycle … Read more

Disney Skyliner EPCOT Line Closing for Refurbishment January 23

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As announced in May of this year, the EPCOT line of the Disney Skyliner will be closing for refurbishment from January 23, 2022 to January 28, 2022. From Sunday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 28, 2022, the Disney Skyliner line between EPCOT International Gateway, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed. … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Increasing Ticket Prices Starting January 9, 2022

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Shanghai Disneyland will be increasing their ticket prices starting January 9, 2022. The new definition and rate for the four-tiered pricing structure will be as follows: “Regular” price of admission to Shanghai Disneyland, covering most of the weekdays and selected weekends, is set at 435 RMB. “Regular Plus” price of admission will cover selected weekends and selected … Read more