RUMOR: Disney Has No Plans to Bring Back Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Like many live shows, Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has not performed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s now rumored that the experience will never return. Sources indicate that management has decided the show is not worth bringing back at any point in the near future. … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Requiring All Guests 12 and Older Be Vaccinated and Tested for COVID-19 Regardless of Destination

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Disney Cruise Line has clarified their vaccination requirements to include all sailings regardless of destination. They previously were requiring all guests 12 and older be vaccinated against COVID-19 when sailing to the Bahamas but have expanded to include all sailings now that the Disney Wonder will resume sailing to Mexico. In addition to being fully … Read more

Disney Wonder Will Resume Sailing on October 1 From San Diego

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Disney Cruise Line has announced that the Disney Wonder will begin sailing again starting October 1, 2021. It will sail out of San Diego, with three-night cruises stopping in Ensenada, Mexico, and four-night cruises stopping in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Disney Cruise Line has subsequently canceled the Disney Wonder sailings scheduled to leave on September … Read more

BREAKING: Space 220 Restaurant Now Opening September 20 at EPCOT

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Though previously thought to be opening on October 1, it has now been announced that Space 220 Restaurant in EPCOT will be opening September 20. Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley announced the opening via an Instagram reel showing the entrance “elevator” to the space-themed restaurant.

PHOTOS: First Lightning Lane Signage Goes Up, Replaces FastPass+ Signs at Magic Kingdom

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Though Disney Genie Service and Genie+ are not yet available, we’re now seeing our first sign of the FastPass+ replacement in Walt Disney World. The FastPass+ sign at Magic Kingdom’s “it’s a small world” has been “replaced” with a Lightning Lane sign. It’s just a poorly-matched decal. Genie+ will allow guests to pay for access … Read more

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Sign Installed at Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station in Magic Kingdom

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A new piece of decoration has been installed in front of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom for the park’s 50th anniversary. The sign matches the EARidescent decor on Cinderella Castle. The sign resembles a ribbon and medallion. The ribbon reads “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”, which officially begins on October 1. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Horror Nights ‘Chucky’ and Universal Monsters Drinkware Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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Drink to your health with these new Halloween glasses featuring “Chucky” and the Universal Monsters, plus a new mug with Chucky, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Jack the Clown. They can be found in the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, 5 & Dime, The Film Vault, and pretty much anywhere you find Halloween Horror Nights merchandise at … Read more

REVIEW: Boston Cream Pie Donut Arrives at The Donut Box in EPCOT

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The new chef’s choice donut available at The Donut Box during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a Boston Cream Pie donut. These two donut options rotate every few weeks. Make sure to read our review of the Cookies ‘n’ Cream donut too. Boston Cream Pie Donut – $5.00 The donut dough itself … Read more

PHOTOS: More Pavement Scored as Jungle Green is Restored to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom

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Piece by piece, the pavement of Adventureland in Magic Kingdom is being restored to its original jungle green color. This pavement replacement started outside Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and has been spreading through the land for the past few weeks. Most of the pavement between Enchanted Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise, and The Magic Carpets … Read more

PHOTOS: More Colors Added to “it’s a small world” Loading Zone in Magic Kingdom

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“it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom is getting a colorful makeover to celebrate its 50th anniversary in October. More sections of the interior façade have been painted since we last checked on the Fantasyland classic. The section on the water is mainly dark blue. The right side of the façade is now more … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Phone Cases, Funko Pops, and More Available at Disneyland Resort

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We’re only a few days away from the release of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. While we wait to enjoy the film, we can enjoy this new merchandise available in the Backlot Premiere Shop at Disneyland Resort. These phone cases are available at other kiosks throughout the resort as well. Each … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Up” Dug and Kevin Plush Puppets Discovered at Walt Disney World

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Adventure is out there! Fans of Pixar’s Up will love these two new puppet plush versions of Dug and Kevin, which we found at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Dug Puppet – $29.99 Dug looks just like his movie counterpart, complete with the collar that helps him talk. Unfortunately, these plush puppets don’t talk, but … Read more

Reservations Now Available for The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom

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Reservations are now available for The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom, which we recently learned would be reopening on September 12. The Liberty Square restaurant has been used for physically distanced overflow seating for Liberty Tree Tavern, but has not been serving its own menu. The Saloon Feast at The Diamond Horseshoe includes roasted turkey, pot … Read more

Map Released for Halloween Horror Nights 30 at Universal Studios Florida

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As we’ve learned more about Halloween Horror Nights 30 at Universal Studios Florida, we’ve been comparing information to a speculative map. Universal has now released the full and final map for the event. The map includes all of the haunted houses, Scare Zones, shows, rides, shops, and dining locations that will be open during the … Read more

Fried Chicken Has Returned to Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (By Request Only)

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When Trail’s End Restaurant reopened at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort earlier this year, its popular fried chicken had been removed from the menu. Well, fried chicken is back, but still isn’t on the menu. Guests can simply request the fried chicken with their waiter and it will be added to the family-style smokehouse skillet. Are … Read more

BREAKING: 50 Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Toys Are Coming Soon to McDonald’s

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McDonald’s will soon be including Walt Disney World 50th anniversary toys in their Happy Meals. The toys seem to be small action figures on platforms with themed backdrops. There are 50 toys, and the characters mostly line up with those included in the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. Instead of Figment and Orange Bird, the … Read more