REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Mickey Mouse Dome Cake at Magic Kingdom

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Even Gaston is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a new Mickey Mouse Dome Cake now available at Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom. Special 50th anniversary food and drinks are labeled with the 50th anniversary logo on menus throughout Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse Dome Cake – $7.99 Spiced chocolate dome cake … Read more

REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Haunted Mansion ‘Doom Berry’ Drink Gravely Disappoints at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom

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It feels like we’ve already tried 999 new 50th anniversary treats at Walt Disney World, but there’s always room for 1,000. Sleepy Hollow Refreshments at Magic Kingdom is serving The Doom Berry, named for The Haunted Mansion’s doom buggies. The Doom Berry – $4.99 Blackberry ginger beer with EARidescent sugar served with a Haunted Mansion … Read more

REVIEW: New Golden Shooting Star Frappe Celebrates the 50th Anniversary at Joffrey’s in Magic Kingdom

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Joffrey’s is getting in on the 50th anniversary fun with the new Golden Shooting Star drink, now available at its Tomorrowland location in Magic Kingdom. Golden Shooting Star – $6.39 A creamy strawberry frappe topped with whipped cream and EARidescent sprinkles This tastes just like a strawberry smoothie. It’s very sweet and refreshing. The whipped … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary Donut is Worthy of a Celebration at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs

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It’s not just Walt Disney World theme parks where you can find 50th anniversary treats. There are plenty of celebration items at Disney Springs, too, including at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. Everglazed has a limited-time 50th anniversary donut, and Annual Passholders can get a discount. 50th Anniversary Donut – $5.50 This donut was well-made. … Read more

PHOTOS: “I’d Rather Be At Walt Disney World”, Carousel of Progress, and Other New Stickers Now Available

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Several new stickers inspired by the Disney Parks are now available at Creations Shop in EPCOT. “Rope Drop Regular” Ribbon Sticker – $4.99 This sticker resembles a Mickey-shaped award ribbon. It’s purple with gold lettering reading “rope drop regular.” “Hidden Mickey Hunter” Ribbon Sticker – $4.99 This sticker has the same ribbon-style but is green … Read more

REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Raspberry Almond Cheesecake Disappoints at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has a new dessert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Check out our review of the 50th anniversary raspberry almond cheesecake below. Raspberry Almond Cheesecake – $5.99 Raspberry cheesecake with a rose-gold champagne-infused glaze on an almond cookie (gluten friendly) The cheesecake definitely has hints … Read more

PHOTOS: Experience Extended Evening Hours Only for Deluxe Resort Guests at Magic Kingdom

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Guests staying at Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villas, and other select hotels can now experience extended evening hours on select days at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. We attended the first evening offering at Magic Kingdom on October 6 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Wait times weren’t too bad at 9:00 p.m. as the park … Read more

PHOTOS: New Colorful Options Added for Commemorative Bricks in MaDe Kiosks at Walt Disney World

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Guests can still get commemorative bricks at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom, based on the Walk Around the World bricks that were slowly removed over the past two years. The customizable bricks are now available at MaDe kiosks rather than the single brick-making station. There are also more colorful options for the … Read more

PHOTOS: New EARidescent Fab 50 Statue Park Tickets Available at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World theme park tickets have new EARidescent 50th anniversary designs featuring the Fab 50 statues. We got these EARidescent tickets at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Each card features a different Disney Fab 50 gold statue against a sparkling rainbow background. The “Walt Disney World 50” logo is across the top of each card. There … Read more

Hours Extended at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Select October Days

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Park hours have been extended at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on select days later in October. Magic Kingdom On October 18 and October 30, Magic Kingdom will now be open until 10:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. It will still open at 9:00 a.m. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom will now be … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Engravable ID Tag Available at Disney Springs

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The engravable ID tag station in Pin Traders at Disney Springs has a new 50th anniversary design. This Cinderella Castle design is different from the two that we saw in a machine at EPCOT. The new design is displayed on the machine’s screen and an example is hanging from the machine. This sparkly blue tag … Read more

REVIEW: New Halloween Mini Cake is No Treat at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort has a new Halloween mini cake, so of course, we had to go try it out. Contempo Cafe is right next to Chef Mickey’s. Cast Members have put all of the cafe’s special treats on display. Halloween Mini Cake – $5.99 Halloween sprinkle cake filled with candy bar custard … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary “it’s a small world” Musical Figure Available at Walt Disney World

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A new “it’s a small world” musical figure celebrates the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. We found the figure in Art of Disney at EPCOT. 50th Anniversary “it’s a small world” Figure – $125 The figure has three different “it’s a small world” characters representing America, Japan, and Mexico. The characters sit on a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney’s BoardWalk Tee and Bag, AbracadaBar Hat Now Available

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A new t-shirt and bag Disney’s BoardWalk, plus an AbracadaBar hat, are now available at Walt Disney World. Disney’s BoardWalk Tee – $24.99 The tee has a white front and red sleeves. The center of the shirt has a Disney’s BoardWalk Resort logo, with some buildings of the resort on top and “Showplace of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Rose & Crown Exterior Repainted at EPCOT

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Part of the exterior of Rose & Crown in the U.K. Pavilion of EPCOT has received a fresh coat of paint. This half of the restaurant is now smooth new shades of brown and white. Wet paint signs on the ground warned guests to not lean against the wall.

REVIEW: New 50th Anniversary Peanut Banana Pie and German Chocolate Cupcake at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort has two new 50th anniversary treats. We visited this week to try out the peanut butter-banana pie and German chocolate cupcake. Contempo Cafe has a display of some of their treats at the front of the restaurant. German Chocolate Cupcake – $5.99 Chocolate cupcake filled with German chocolate filling … Read more