PHOTOS: New “Hocus Pocus” Crocs Fly Into Walt Disney World

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Halloween merchandise has been arriving at Walt Disney World over the past couple of weeks, and the most recent item to land in Magic Kingdom is these sparkly new Hocus Pocus Crocs. These are available in the Emporium. As with other Halloween and limited-time merchandise, they are limited to two per guest. Hocus Pocus Crocs … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, Sidekicks, and Canada Pavilion MagicBands Available at Walt Disney World

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Three new limited edition and limited release MagicBands—two of which are by Dooney & Bourke—have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found them in Mouse Gear at EPCOT. They are inspired by The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Disney sidekicks, and EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion. The Hunchback of Notre Dame MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke – $58 … Read more

Cirque du Soleil “Drawn to Life” Tickets Currently Available for D23 Gold Members and Annual Passholders

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Though tickets don’t go on sale to the general public until August 20, Annual Passholders and D23 Gold Members can now purchase presale tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life.” This new show will be opening on November 18 at Disney Springs. A special performance on Friday, November 19 at 5:30 PM ET is … Read more

Guests on 5-Night or Longer Disney Cruise Line Sailings Required to Take COVID-19 Test Prior to Debarking

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Disney Cruise Line has updated its Know Before You Go page to include information about 5-night or longer sailings. This comes following the announcement that Disney Fantasy would resume sailings in September, with sailings longer than 4-nights planned to begin in October. According to the update, guests on these longer cruises will be required to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Horror Nights “Jack’d Up Experience” Being Installed at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

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Universal Orlando Resort is warning guests of the “Jack’d Up Experience” they’ll have at Halloween Horror Nights 30 with a new wall inside Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The entire exterior of the rec center has been covered with black panels. A sign says they are in the process of transforming for Halloween Horror Nights, so … Read more

Original Menu Items Restored Starting Today at ‘Ohana in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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As rumored yesterday, the original menu has partially been restored to ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The fan-favorite restaurant ‘Ohana reopened last month at Disney’s Polynesian Village with several disappointing menu changes. While Disney listened to fan outcries and brought back the famous ‘Ohana noodles, they introduced an unpalatable shrimp casserole and eliminated skewers. The shrimp casserole, roasted … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cirque Du Soleil “Drawn to Life” Opening November 18 at Disney Springs, Tickets on Sale August 20

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As we learned last week, Cirque du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” will finally be opening at Disney Springs on November 18, 2021. Cirque du Soleil and Disney have confirmed this opening date and announced that tickets will go on sale August 20, 2021. Drawn to Life is a thrilling collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: More Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone Elements Constructed at Universal Studios Florida

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We are three weeks away from the start of Halloween Horror Nights 30 Years 30 Fears. While we still have to wait to experience all of the thrills of the haunted houses, we are able to get some sneak peeks of the event’s scare zones as they are constructed throughout Universal Studios Florida. Outside of … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Harry Potter’ Ornaments, Fawkes the Phoenix Plush, and Hogwarts Lunch Boxes Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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Several new “Harry Potter” items have apparated into Universal Orlando Resort this week. In addition to some Hogwarts ornaments, there are also new lunch boxes for each Hogwarts house, perfect for the start of the school year. There’s also a new version of the Fawkes the Phoenix plush. Sorting Hat Ornament – $25 Lenticular Fat … Read more

PHOTOS: New Magical Mystery Pins Sock Series Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Series 18 of Disney’s Magical Mystery Pins has arrived at Walt Disney World. These mystery pins come in small sealed pouches, so you never know what you’re going to get. Magical Mystery Pins can be found at most pin stores, including Pin Traders in Disney Springs. Magical Mystery Pins Series 18 – $6.99 The theme … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Loungefly Backpack Available at Walt Disney World

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Jack Skellington, Sally, and Oogie Boogie have returned to Magic Kingdom for the Halloween season. Now fans can celebrate their favorite characters from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with this Loungefly backpack. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Loungefly Backpack – $75 This heather grey bag has an all-over print of different characters from the film. Each character … Read more

PHOTOS: Prep Work Continues Ahead of Canopy Installation at TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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Though an opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom has not been released, construction of the coaster has been picking up in the past few months. A few days ago, new metal supports began to be installed on the canopy framework. Strips of wire leading to and from the canopy’s lights are … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Details Added to Halloween Horror Nights 30 Scare Zones at Universal Studios Florida

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Stages, props, and details continue to be added to Halloween Horror Nights 30 scare zones at Universal Studios Florida. Near The Bourne Stuntacular, two more trusses frame the street. Hollywood will become Lights Camera Hacktion: Eddie’s Revenge in just a few weeks. The scare zone is a sequel to 2009’s Lights Camera Hacktion. One of … Read more

PHOTOS: Decorative Panel Added to Back of Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Crew members are working quickly to finish the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The support columns along the front of the station are being prepared for their concrete encasement, and some scaffolding has been removed from within the station. The new porte-cochère is open, but guests still have to go around the … Read more

PHOTOS: Collectible Button, ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Bobblehead, and WaterWorld Exclusive Q&A Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Passholder Days

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Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its Annual Passholders from August 17 through September 30 this year. Just like at Universal Orlando Resort, these appreciation days include exclusive merchandise, discounts, and more for Passholders to enjoy. Check out some of these exciting opportunities below. Limited Edition “The Secret Life of Pets” Bobblehead Get your free exclusive, limited-edition Max … Read more

PHOTOS: Breezeway Being Painted in World Celebration Neighborhood of EPCOT

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An exact opening date has still not been announced for Creations Shop and Club Cool in the new World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT, but they are set to open by the end of this summer. What was once MouseGear and Innoventions is being repainted for the neighborhood’s new look. Today, crew members were working in … Read more