PHOTOS: More DINOSAUR Toys Return From Extinction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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In July, we noticed that Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom was missing any and all merchandise related to the DINOSAUR attraction. That remained the case until last month when a Carnotaurus toy returned. Now even more DINOSAUR toys are back in the attraction’s gift shop. Many different dinosaur figures, as well as a dinosaur radio … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition ‘Fearly Departed’ Disney Villains Pins at Walt Disney World

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A new line of pins inspired by Disney Villains is now available at Walt Disney World. We found this limited edition “Fearly Departed” set and individual pins in Frontier Trading Post at Magic Kingdom. There are five pins in total, with four of them available individually and one of them only available in the set. … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Removed From Former Temporary Mouse Gear at EPCOT

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With Creations Shop now open, the temporary Mouse Gear at EPCOT closed and is being gutted. Walls have now been removed from around the building. The gutted interior can be seen when entering World Discovery next to the newly dubbed Wonders of Xandar Pavilion. A construction vehicle is visible past the construction walls. Some of … Read more

Hours Now Available for Disneyland Resort Through November 16

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Operating hours have been released for Disneyland Resort through November 16. We previously reported on hours through October 3, as well as extended October hours. Disneyland Park For the rest of October, Disneyland Park will open at 8:00 a.m. daily. It will close at 11:00 p.m. October 5 – 17, October 22 – 24, and October … Read more

PHOTOS: New Marvel Apple Watch Bands Available at Disneyland Resort

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Several new Marvel-inspired Apple Watch bands featuring Loki, Iron Man, and more characters are now available at Disneyland Resort. We found them in the Backlot Premiere Shop at Disney California Adventure. “Loki” TVA Apple Watch Band – $34.99 “Loki” Miss Minutes Watch Band – $34.99 Guardians of the Galaxy Watch Band – $34.99 Captain Marvel … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hei Hei, Darth Vader, and Muppets Long-Sleeved Shirts at Disneyland Resort

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Three new long-sleeved shirts featuring Hei Hei from “Moana,” Darth Vader from “Star Wars,” and Animal from the Muppets are now available at Disneyland Resort. We found them in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Hei Hei Shirt – $39.99 This blue shirt has Hei Hei on the front with “Oh, Hei Hei” over … Read more

PHOTOS: New Wind Up Toys, Apparel, and Droideka Figure at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has several new themed items, including toys and apparel. C1-4B Wind Up Toy – $9.99 These wind-up toys move and have sound effects. M5-K7 Wind Up Toy – $9.99 CH-83 Wind Up Toy – $9.99 Baktoid Hoodie – $44.99 Roger, roger! This hoodie features … Read more

PHOTOS: Lift Hill Taken Down as Demolition of Primeval Whirl Continues in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is being torn down after its official closure was announced last year. Most of the track and props are now in a pile at the center of the attraction’s site. Though the first piece of track was removed from this side of the attraction, it has mostly gone untouched … Read more

Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Available Through December 15

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Walt Disney World operating hours are now available for all Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs through December 15, 2021. We previously reported hours through December 2. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will open at 9:00 a.m. daily. It will close at 8:00 p.m. on December 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 14 … Read more

VIDEO: Sora From ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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The final character coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Sora from the “Kingdom Hearts” series. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game director Masahiro Sakurai announced Sora’s inclusion during his final “Mr. Sakurai Presents.” Sora will have both his English and Japanese voices. He’ll be available with his outfits from all the Kingdom Hearts games, as well … Read more

New Mobile Hub and Special Tapstile Entrance Experience Coming This Month for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders

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A few new experiences are coming later in October for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The “tapstiles” at the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks will now emit a unique color and sound sequence for Passholders using a MagicBand to enter. In late October, The Passholder Buzz will launch. This will be the new … Read more

Disney Genie AR Filter Will Let Guests Take Photos With Cinderella Castle Under Construction and 25th Birthday Cake Overlay

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Disney Genie and Genie+, which are set to launch later this year, will have an AR filter that lets guests take a photo in front of old versions of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary. Guests will be able to use the filter to take a selfie with the castle … Read more

PHOTOS: New Platforms Added to Cinderella Castle Stage at Magic Kingdom

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Two new platforms have been added to the stage in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. We saw the platforms as characters welcomed us to the park this morning. There were previously platforms in these same locations, but they were removed while the stage floor was replaced. The platforms were not used during today’s … Read more

PHOTOS: More New Displays Added to Main Street Confectionery Windows at Magic Kingdom

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More window displays have been updated on the exterior of the refurbished Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. In the window closest to Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a new kitchen-themed display. Popcorn is cooking on a vintage Countess stove. Pots and pans hang on the walls. Vintage Mars Wrigley candies are throughout many of … Read more

Gender Neutral ‘Mx.’ Prefix Option Added to My Disney Experience

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As part of Disney’s ongoing inclusivity efforts, the gender-neutral “Mx.” prefix is now an option when creating or updating a My Disney Experience profile. Previously, My Disney Experience only included binary gender prefixes and Dr. as choices. Mx. is a gender-neutral option popular with non-binary individuals. The prefix can be changed when logged into My … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Trinket Tray, Snow Globes, Ornaments, and Leggings at Walt Disney World

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Even more Walt Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise has arrived at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. This morning we found a trinket tray, two snow globes, ornaments, and leggings. 50th Anniversary Trinket Tray – $24.99 The trinket tray has Minnie and Mickey dancing atop it in their celebration outfits. Of course it says “The World’s … Read more