PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney College Program Participants Surprised with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Roles

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Disney College Program has released a new video of participants finding out that they have been chosen for the opening team of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Here’s what Disney College Program shared about the surprise: A few months ago, over one thousand Disney College Program participants attended information sessions about transferring roles and being a … Read more

PHOTOS: Beetlejuice Makes a Non-Distanced Appearance at Universal Studios Florida

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Beetlejuice is once again greeting guests at Universal Studios Florida, but he is physically distanced no longer. We saw Beetlejuice taking photos and interacting with guests at the corner of the Hollywood section, near Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show. As you can see, guests were allowed to get up-close and personal with the character. Guests … Read more

PHOTOS: More Walt Disney World AR Lenses Launch Via Genie+ and Snapchat

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Several new PhotoPass AR lenses have launched at Walt Disney World. These lenses are available in My Disney Experience with the purchase of Disney Genie+. Most of the lenses are available all throughout Walt Disney World, but the Timon and Expedition Everest lenses are available in specific locations (presumably at Disney’s Animal Kingdom). One lens … Read more

PHOTOS: New Holiday Dogs Dooney & Bourke Collection at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has a new collection of Dooney & Bourke bags for the holidays. These new bags — available at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom — match the limited edition Disney Dogs MagicBand released a week ago. For now, only a backpack and letter carrier are available. Cast Members told us the collection’s tote … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey’s PhilharMagic Marquee Completed at Magic Kingdom

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Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Magic Kingdom recently reopened with a new “Coco” scene, after being closed for refurbishment for one month. The refurbishment of the attraction’s marquee has now been completed. The colors of the ribbon-like marquee were swapped during refurbishment, with the background now blue and the trim gold. The final elements added were the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Rebecca Hook Brooch Inspired by Mickey Mouse’s 50th Anniversary Costume at Walt Disney World

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If you love Mickey Mouse’s 50th anniversary outfit, then you’re going to love this new brooch by Rebecca Hook. The brooch is a recreation of the same one worn by Mickey, as seen on his lapel in the photo below. The brooch is now available at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. 50th Anniversary Brooch by … Read more

Magic Kingdom to Close Early on January 25, 2022

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Magic Kingdom will close early at 4:30 p.m. on January 25, 2022. This is likely for a special event taking place in the park. “Disney Enchantment” will not be performed that day. Park Hopping will still be available after 2:00 p.m.

2022 Walt Disney World Hotel, Ticket, and Memory Maker Discounts Now Available for U.S. Military Members

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U.S. military members can take advantage of special offers at Walt Disney World in 2022. This includes discounts on stays at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Military Salute Tickets, and Memory Maker. Special rates are available at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels most nights from January 1, 2022 through December 16, 2022. The rates … Read more

Minecraft Magic Kingdom Edition Launches Worldwide Tomorrow

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Disney announced during the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) meeting that the Magic Kingdom is coming to Minecraft. According to Matt Dobrovolsky (@darthvader92) on Twitter, Disney showed gameplay video that “looks awesome.” Disney ended the Minecraft segment of its presentation by announcing that the game will launch worldwide tomorrow. Disney character packs … Read more

PHOTOS: Giant Guitar Partially Uncovered During Refurbishment at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The giant guitar outside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has been covered in scrim and scaffolding for several weeks as it is being refurbished. Most of the guitar has now been uncovered. The bottom section of the guitar is still blocked from view by scrim draped over scaffolding. There are no obvious design differences to the … Read more

REVIEW: New Cinnamon Crisps and Pork Pozole Are Great Holiday Options at Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland Park

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Several old items have returned to the menu for Rancho del Zocalo this holiday season, but Disneyland guests can also celebrate with two new items: cinnamon crisps and pork pozole. The Abuelita hot chocolate, horchata, and dessert nachos are returning items. Pork Pozole – $11.99 Traditional Mexican stew of hominy, shredded pork and guajillo peppers, … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Stained Glass MagicBand at Walt Disney World

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A new “Beauty and the Beast” MagicBand featuring stained glass images from the animated film is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. “Beauty and the Beast” MagicBand – $34.99 This is an open edition MagicBand. The base is yellow. One end has stained glass versions of Mrs. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Junior Characters Appear for ‘Sightings’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and Pluto have returned to Animation Courtyard for character sightings outside Disney Junior Dance Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Nancy, Vampirina, and Doc have all been appearing in a Disney Junior cavalcade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for over a year. The characters each have a rope in front of them … Read more

PHOTOS: Fast & Furious Supercharged Reopens at Universal Studios Florida After Refurbishment

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Fast & Furious: Supercharged at Universal Studios Florida closed for a brief refurbishment on November 8. The refurbishment was unofficially extended a few extra days, but the ride reopened today, November 15. The infamous attraction is located in the park’s San Francisco area. The screen in this scene was replaced as the previous screen had … Read more

Designer Suing Disney for Drop Mechanism Used in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

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An entertainment designer has filed a lawsuit against Disney, claiming that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance uses technology he designed and pitched to Disney in 2014. Louis Alfieri previously worked with Universal Creative and is now the chief creative officer of entertainment design company Raven Sun Creative. According to the lawsuit he filed in … Read more

BREAKING: Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland to Close March 2022 for Reimagining

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Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland will be closing in March 2022 for a reimagining to include new interactive elements. The land will then reopen in 2023 alongside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. At the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced a large-scale reimagining of … Read more