PHOTOS: New ‘Harry Potter’ Dragon Plush Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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A new dragon plush for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found it in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. “Harry Potter” Dragon Plush – $24.95 The dragon has yellow eyes and a reddish-brown scale pattern. The underside of the wings are gold. Soft white ridges are on the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Release ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Halloween Pin at Walt Disney World

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With only a few days left until Halloween day, a new limited release “The Nightmare Before Christmas” pin is now available at Walt Disney World. We found this pin at Pin Traders in EPCOT. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween 2021 Pin – $19.99 The pin features Jack Skellington and his ghostly dog Zero in a … Read more

Closure of Walt Disney World Railroad Officially Extended into January 2022

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With a large section of track still missing due to construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run, the closure of the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom has been officially extended into early January 2022. The Walt Disney World Railroad initially closed in December 2018. Disney has not announced a reopening date. It will likely … Read more

Dining Packages for Candlelight Processional Processional at EPCOT Sell Out Quickly

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Dining packages for the 2021 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT have sold out within minutes of going on sale. Dining packages were available for Biergarten Restaurant, Rose & Crown Dining Room, Coral Reef Restaurant, and Garden Grill Restaurant. They went on sale this morning. By 10:00 a.m., Cast Members were informing guests who attempted to book … Read more

PHOTOS: Netting and Railings Replaced On The Docks at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The net and railing surrounding the dock of the Seven Seas Marina at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been upgraded. Some of the changes can be seen outside the fishing excursions building. Previously, there was only netting acting as a railing between vertical pylons. There is now an entire wood railing structure wrapped in netting. … Read more

Husband Honors Late Wife, Disneyland Resort Cast Member Who Was Victim of a Drunk Driver

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Fourteen months after his wife — a Disneyland Resort Cast Member — passed away, James Alvarez has paid tribute to her via a photoshoot with their daughter. 23-year-old Yesenia Aguilar was killed by a drunk driver last August when 35 weeks pregnant. She was transported to UC Irvine Medical Center and doctors were able to … Read more

REVIEW: New Halloween Donut is Scary Good at Everglazed in Disney Springs

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Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs is celebrating the spooky season with a special Halloween donut. Halloween Donut – $5.85 Vanilla glaze doughnut with vanilla buttercream, topped with Halloween sprinkles, whipped cream, candy corn, and a marshmallow This is a traditional Everglazed donut with some spooky flair. They top the donut with a … Read more

Walt Disney Company Employees Already Looking for Lake Nona Homes

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This year, The Walt Disney Company purchased 60 acres of land in Lake Nona, for the purpose of re-locating much of Walt Disney Imagineering from California to Florida by 2023. While some employees are leaving the company rather than making the move, others are already searching for their new Florida home. Orlando Business Journal reports … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Next on our list of 50th anniversary treats is the EARidescent Mickey cupcake available at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla cupcake filled with lemon curd topped with blueberry mousse and enrobed in an EARidescent glaze The cupcake comes in a domed package. … Read more

PHOTOS: First Lightning Lane Signage Goes Up in Disneyland Park

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Though Lightning Lane is now available at Walt Disney World, it has yet to launch at Disneyland Resort. FastPass kiosks were entirely removed by late September, now we’ve spotted the first Lightning Lane signs Disneyland Park. There are two Lightning Lane signs at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. One is next to the clock. It’s made … Read more

Distanced Indoor Character Meet-and-Greets Now Called ‘Sightings’ at Walt Disney World

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Disney has changed the language surrounding indoor character “meet-and-greets,” which will return to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios next month. The Walt Disney World website now refers to these appearances “sightings.” For example, the page for meeting Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom now calls the experience a “sighting with Mickey.” … Read more

PHOTOS: First Christmas Decorations Adorn Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The holidays are beginning to arrive at Universal Orlando Resort, with the first Christmas decorations going up in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is now adorned with garland and wreaths. Guests entering Hogsmeade from The Lost Continent will feel the Christmas spirit right away with garland trimming the … Read more

Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, and Brie Larson Filmed for ‘Avengers: Quantum Encounter’ Dining Experience on Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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Disney Cruise Line has released a poster, alongside more details about “Avengers: Quantum Encounter,” a new dining experience coming to Worlds of Marvel aboard the Disney Wish when it launches next summer. Some of the stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are lending their talents to this first-of-its-kind adventure. At Worlds of Marvel, guests will … Read more

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Funko POP! Figures Possibly Include PeopleMover, Pirate Dog with Keys, and More

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A list of possible Funko POP! figures for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has been discovered. The list includes different Magic Kingdom attractions and characters: Deluxe Dumbo the Flying Elephant with Goofy Deluxe Space Mountain with Mickey Mouse Pirates of the Caribbean dog with keys Cinderella Castle with Mickey Captain Hook on Peter … Read more

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Likely Returning to Walt Disney World Theme Parks This Year

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With Walt Disney World theme park hours available through the end of the year, we now know that three of the parks will be open until at least midnight on New Year’s Eve. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there were no New Year celebrations at the end of 2020, but it seems likely there will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Imagineer Marc Davis’ Frogs Brought Back to Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom After Almost 50 Years

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Frogs originally designed by Walt Disney Imagineer Marc Davis have returned to Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom after being gone for almost 50 years. Several frogs were present when Jungle Cruise first opened with Magic Kingdom in 1971, but they were removed about two years later (reportedly for being too “hokey”). Since then, sound effects … Read more