PHOTOS: More Pavement Laid in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Courtyard at EPCOT

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Crew members have been hard at work outside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, where pavement is being laid for a courtyard. Since our last construction update, there is even more pavement outside the show building. There’s now a swath of pavement directly in front of the building. Flooring has yet to be … Read more

Disney Kicking Off First Ever World Princess Week With Merchandise, Photo Ops, Sweet Treats, and More

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On August 23, Disney will be kicking off the first-ever World Princess Week as a continuation of the Ultimate Princess Celebration. The week promises to be full of special Princess merchandise, photo-ops, and sweet treats available at Disney Parks around the globe. Walt Disney World The Family Play Zone at EPCOT will be rethemed to … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineers Continue to Develop Advanced Robots Plus Giant Exoskeletons for Future Character Appearances

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A few months ago, we got our first look at “Project Kiwi,” Walt Disney Imagineering’s incredible free-roaming, talking Groot robot. Now we know more about the development of Groot and similar projects thanks to Brooks Barnes with The New York Times. Barnes spoke to senior Imagineering executive Jon Snoddy about Groot. Snoddy said, “A new … Read more

POG Juice No Longer Available at Boma, Reportedly Leaving Walt Disney World All Together

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Boma – Flavors of Africa will be reopening tomorrow as Walt Disney World’s first buffet to return to regular service. The menu was recently released, and fans may notice that POG (passion fruit, orange, and guava) juice was missing. In fact, POG juice may be leaving Walt Disney World all together as the manufacturer no … Read more

Pinocchio Gold Statue Coming to Magic Kingdom as Part of Disney Fab 50 Character Collection

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This statue has got no strings! Pinocchio is joining the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection, with his gold statue coming to Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney Animation Studios director Chris Buck announced Pinocchio’s statue on the Disney Parks Blog Instagram story. Check out our full list of rumored Disney Fab 50 statues, which will be throughout … Read more

Interactive “Disney Uncharted Adventure” Coming to Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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A magical new interactive experience will be available on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Wish. “Disney Uncharted Adventure” sends guests on a quest throughout the Disney Wish to search for missing pieces of the Wishing Star, answering the question, “If wishing upon a star makes your dreams come true, what happens when that star … Read more

More Information Revealed About Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge Aboard Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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One of the many exciting venues guests will be able to experience about Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish is Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge. This bar is inspired by some of the elegant spaces seen in the Star Wars universe. Walt Disney Imagineers have worked to create a seamless transition from the Disney Wish’s Grand Hall … Read more

Villain Revealed For “Avengers: Quantum Encounter” Experience Aboard Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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We learned last month that the Worlds of Marvel restaurant aboard the Disney Wish will include an immersive dining experience centered on Ant-Man and The Wasp, called “Avengers: Quantum Encounter.” The menu at Worlds of Marvel will include global dishes inspired by different Marvel locations, including New York, Sokovia, and Wakanda. According to the story, … Read more

Two Mickey Mouse Shorts Will Be Included in AquaMouse Attraction on Disney Wish, Including References to Disneyland’s Matterhorn and Skyway

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When Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, Disney Wish, launches next year, it will have the AquaMouse, their “first attraction at sea.” Unlike the AquaDuck on other Disney cruise ships, the AquaMouse will incorporate an original story from the animated world of Mickey Mouse. We now know the AquaMouse will actually include two different stories, for … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scaffolding Erected at Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom

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More scaffolding has been erected on Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom as the building is refurbished ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. Scaffolding first appeared on the “mountain” two weeks ago. The exact nature of the façade’s refurbishment is unknown. There’s no timeline for Splash Mountain’s The Princess and the Frog retheme, and this refurbishment … Read more

PHOTOS: New Bride of Frankenstein Purse, Tee, and Halloween Horror Nights Shot Glasses Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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New merchandise for Halloween Horror Nights and Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives is now available at the All Hallows Eve Boutique in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Artist Signature Series Frankenstein Tee – $35 This special shirt is part of the Artist Signature series. Bride of Frankenstein Purse – $40 Halloween Horror Nights Shot … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cambodian Monkey Statue Replaced with Golden Snake in Shrine Scene on Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

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It seems Walt Disney Imagineers and Cast Members were busy last night, as there have been updates not only to the Jungle Cruise queue at Magic Kingdom, but also to the ride itself. A notable update is the removal of the monkey statue inside of the ride’s temple. It has been replaced with a golden … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Cruise Entrance Sign Changed Yet Again, Movie Props and Amazon River Sign Added to Queue at Magic Kingdom

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As the refurbishment of Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom continues, we’re seeing new props in the ride’s queue plus another update to the sign outside the attraction. In July, the sign was updated to include new nautical items on top. The sign itself was painted green and read “World Famous Jungle Cruise Tours.” Well, with … Read more

Family Play Zone at EPCOT Being Rethemed to Princess and the Frog

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August 23 marks the beginning of Disney’s World Princess Week, part of the Ultimate Princess Celebration. Walt Disney World guests can celebrate at the EPCOT playground, which will be rethemed to Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog on August 23. The Family Play Zone, which recently reopened, is frequently rethemed to different Disney … Read more

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Will Use Virtual Queue When it Opens at EPCOT

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Alongside the announcement that FastPass+ would be replaced with the paid Genie+ this fall, we have learned that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will use a virtual queue similar to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. In addition to the regular, complimentary virtual queue system, access to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be available as a Lightning Lane … Read more

BREAKING: Paid FastPass Replacement Announced with Unveiling of Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World, Disneyland

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Disney is officially introducing their new Genie Service, along with Genie+ and Lightning Lane. Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane will replace FastPasses at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this fall. The complimentary Disney Genie service will be built into My Disney Experience and Disneyland App. With Disney Genie, guests will have a personalized itinerary … Read more