PHOTO: Biometric Finger Scanning Returns to EPCOT Park Entrances

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Biometric finger scanning is returning to the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks. After resuming at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week, finger scanning is now back at EPCOT. The finger scanners were covered and out of use for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests must now tap their ticket, MagicBand, or … Read more

Dapper Dans Returning to Disneyland Next Month

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The Dapper Dans are finally returning to Disneyland on September 3. The barbershop quartet—which actually has twelve members—began rehearsals on Tuesday, August 24, after being apart for more than a year, OC Register reports. “It’s very exciting,” Disney Live Entertainment music producer John Glaudini said. “They sound great. They are masters of this music. It’s … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Construction at Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has filed a permit for “general construction” at the site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which permanently closed over a year ago. Other than ride vehicles being removed, the attraction has sat mostly untouched. Earlier this year, Disney filed a permit for “labor, material and/or electrical for construction”, contracting their in-house construction … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Passes Available Again for 50th Anniversary on October 1

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Walt Disney World has replenished their Park Pass availability once again, and theme park ticket holders and resort hotel guests can book any theme park for the 50th anniversary on October 1. All four parks are available for the entire month of October to theme park ticket holders and resort hotel guests. For Annual Passholders, … Read more

PHOTOS: Every Piece of Halloween Merchandise (With Prices) Available at Disneyland Resort

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Halloween is arriving at Disney Parks. Guests at Disneyland Resort can get ready for spooky season with tons of new merchandise, including some inspired by Hocus Pocus and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas. We found most of the merch in the Emporium, but some items were available in 20th Century Music Company and … Read more

Disneyland Resort Theme Park Hours Reduced Starting in October

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Hours at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will reduce starting October 4, 2021. Both parks will still open at 8:00 AM. Disneyland will close at 10:00 PM instead of 11:00 PM, while Disney California Adventure will close at 8:00 PM instead of 10:00 PM. Disney California Adventure will be closing at 6:00 PM on … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Slap Bracelet, Candy Corn, and Hulk Tee at Walt Disney World

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Some new Halloween merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World. We spotted this shirt, bracelet, and Mickey pumpkin in World of Disney at Disney Springs. “Happy Hulkoween” Glow-in-the-Dark Youth Tee – $19.99 Kids can hulk out this Halloween with this shirt featuring the Hulk fighting some ghosts. The tee glows in the dark. Halloween Slap … Read more

Platinum Pass Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood With Price Increase and Express Pass Restriction

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Universal Studios Hollywood has brought back their highest tier of Annual Pass, the Platinum Pass, after bringing back the California Neighbor Pass earlier this month. The Platinum Pass was available briefly from April to June this year, before going away. Though the pass has returned, it has gone up in the price. With FlexPay, a … Read more

REVIEW: New Jasmine Mosaic Cookie is a Strange Snack for World Princess Week at EPCOT

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One of the new princess-inspired treats guests can try at Walt Disney World for World Princess Week is a new Jasmine mosaic cookie at EPCOT. The mosaic cookie is available at Oasis Sweets & Sips in the Morocco Pavilion. Mosaic Cookie – $2.50 Sugar cookie with apricot jam The cookie is printed with a mosaic … Read more

PHOTOS: More Materials Being Moved at Tron Lightcycle Run Construction Site at Magic Kingdom

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While we wait for the rest of the canopy to finally be installed at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, we did get a look at some materials being moved at the construction site today. This section of wall was picked up and carried across the site while we watched from the queue of … Read more

PHOTOS: “New” Rose & Crown Pub Merchandise Arrives at EPCOT

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Fans of the Rose & Crown pub in EPCOT’s U.K. Pavilion will love this merchandise, which came out just before Walt Disney World closed down in early 2020, and didn’t show back up until now. It is available at the Festival Marketplace near the Canada pavilion. Rose & Crown Beer Glass – $14.99 This glass … Read more

REVIEW: Peachy Paloma is a Refreshing Drink for Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal Orlando Resort is celebrating its Annual Passholders with Passholder Appreciation Days. Among the exclusive menu items available to passholders during this time is the Peachy Paloma, a new drink at The Thirsty Fish Bar at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. The Peachy Paloma – $14 This was so good. We could taste the alcohol, but … Read more

Everything New and Old Coming to Disney+ in September 2021

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Old and new content is coming to Disney+ next month, including new SparkShorts, episodes of “What If…?”, the recently aired “Descendants: Royal Wedding,” the 2015 “Tomorrowland” film, and the first season of “Star Wars: Visions.” Here’s everything you can watch and when you can watch it in September 2021. Wednesday, September 1“Alaska Animal Rescue” (Season 2)“Cesar … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Scaffolding Installed on Splash Mountain Façade in Magic Kingdom

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Scaffolding continues to be erected on Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom as the “mountain” is refurbished for the park’s 50th anniversary. The scaffolding now mostly covers the mountainous façade next to the mill. Though this seems to be a general refurbishment and not the beginnings of the ride’s “Princess and the Frog” retheme, we have … Read more

Lovepop and Pelé Soccer Coming to Downtown Disney District

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After finding success at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, Lovepop and Pelé Soccer will be moving into Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort too. Here’s information about each shop straight from Disney Parks Blog. Lovepop “Give a surprise that really pops! You’ll be wowed by Lovepop’s array of eye-catching, incredible 3D pop-up cards and gifts … Read more

PHOTOS: Family Play Zone Reopens with ‘Princess and the Frog’ Theme at EPCOT

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Yesterday marked the beginning of Disney’s first World Princess Week as part of the Ultimate Princess Celebration. In honor of Princess Tiana, the Family Play Zone in EPCOT has been rethemed to “The Princess and the Frog.” The Family Play Zone is behind Creations Shop. The entrance is now lined with walls covered in Tiana’s … Read more