PHOTOS: Every New Piece of “Pre-Celebration” 50th Anniversary Merchandise (With Prices) at Walt Disney World

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The 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom is less than two months away and the first merchandise collection for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” has just been released. This limited-time “pre-celebration” line is mostly comprised of apparel, but also includes a travel tumbler, MagicBand, lithograph, and more. We weren’t the only fans in the Emporium at … Read more

PHOTOS: More Props and Sets Added to Halloween Horror Nights 30 Scare Zones at Universal Studios Florida

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Scare zones are slowly being constructed in Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 30, which starts on September 3. New set pieces and props are arriving almost daily as the event takes over the park. Small, bare stages have gone up in the Hollywood section of the park. For now, these stages are just … Read more

PHOTOS: New Teal Minnie Mouse Phone Case Available at Walt Disney World

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Minnie Mouse fans can keep their favorite mouse close with this new marble-patterned teal phone case featuring the style icon. We found the case in Pin Traders at EPCOT. Minnie Mouse Phone Case – $34.99 An outline of Minnie’s face is on the case. The version we found was for an iPhone 12 Pro Max. … Read more

PHOTOS: Gold Leaf Added to Princess Fairytale Hall Sign at Magic Kingdom

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Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom is looking shinier than usual. It looks like Disney has added gold leaf to the hall’s signage. The lettering of “Princess Fairytale Hall” and the sign’s accents are now a bright, fresh gold. Below is what Princess Fairytale Hall previously looked like. The letters and sign accents were more … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Explosive Interactive Queue Reactivated at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom

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As COVID-19 health and safety measures were removed, the interactive elements of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad queue at Magic Kingdom were uncovered back in June. However, they remained turned off for over a month. As of this week, guests can once again trigger explosions and play small games as they wait to ride. Though … Read more

Dumbo and Timothy Mouse Joining Disney Fab 50 Character Collection Statues at Walt Disney World

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Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse will be among the Disney Fab 50 characters depicted as gold statues in Walt Disney World for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” Star of Full House and Disney+’s Big Shot John Stamos announced the new statue via the Disney Parks Blog’s Instagram story. Check out our full list of rumored … Read more

Central Florida to Feel Effects from Tropical Storm Fred This Week

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According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Fred will likely impact Central Florida this week. The storm is currently heading towards the Dominican Republic and is not expected to develop into a hurricane. Central Florida is to the edge of the cone of uncertainty, which predicts anywhere that the eye of the storm may … Read more

Disney Cutting Ties With Scarlett Johansson, “Tower of Terror” Film Canceled

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Following Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney over Black Widow‘s release on Disney+, Disney is cutting all ties with the actress and canceling projects involving her. According to Giant Freakin Robot, this includes the previously announced Tower of Terror film. Johansson was set to produce and star in the movie. This would not have been the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Exclusive Merchandise, Magnet, and Food Coming to Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando Resort

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Passholder Appreciation Days are returning to Universal Orlando Resort from August 16 through September 30. During this month and a half, Annual Passholders can enjoy exclusive discounts, merchandise, and opportunities throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Passholder Appreciation Days Magnet Starting Aug. 16, While Supplies Last Show your UOAP Pride with this brand-new magnet. Let them know … Read more

PHOTOS: Mad Tea Party Roof Being Painted Entirely New Color Scheme for 50th Anniversary at Magic Kingdom

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Attractions at Magic Kingdom continue to be repainted and refreshed ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary on October 1. The latest change comes to Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland. The ride’s roof turret has been painted dark blue. Previously, the turret was turquoise, matching the rest of the roof. The colorful designs on the turret … Read more

PHOTOS: Phil Holmes, Trevor Larsen, Jim MacPhee, and Djuan Rivers Receive Main Street Window Dedication at Magic Kingdom

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Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom is known for its windows featuring the names of various Disney employees from the company’s nearly 100 years of operation. A new window now features four former Walt Disney World executives: Phil Holmes, Trevor Larsen, Jim MacPhee, and Djuan Rivers. Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, shared … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cruella de Vil Dooney & Bourke Collection Available at Walt Disney World

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A villainous new collection of Dooney & Bourke bags is now available at Walt Disney World. These bags feature the fashionable Cruella de Vil from One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The collection is available in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. Each bag is patterned with pictures of Cruella and her iconic red car. Cruella de … Read more

PHOTOS: 2021 runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Disney Villains Medals Revealed

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The medals for the 2021 Disney Wine & Dine races have been revealed. As we know, this year’s Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend has a Disney Villains theme, so of course the medals each feature a different villain. The 5K is inspired by The Evil Queen. Oogie Boogie and Jack Skellington are featured on … Read more

PHOTOS: More Set Pieces Added to Crypt TV Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone at Universal Studios Florida

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Last week, we caught a glimpse of the new Crypt TV Scare Zone coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. More set pieces have been added to the Scare Zone, which is in the park’s San Francisco area. One of the new set pieces is a bathroom. There’s no toilet on this small … Read more

PHOTOS: Snow White Now Appearing in Distanced Meet-and-Greets at EPCOT

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Just like Aurora and Belle, Snow White is now appearing at EPCOT in a physically distanced meet-and-greet. You can find her at the wishing well in the Germany Pavilion. Though guests can’t approach Snow, they can still take pictures with her behind them. Flower pots keep her separated, but she will still talk to guests … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful Painting Continues on “it’s a small world” Facade at Magic Kingdom

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At the end of July, the clocktower inside Magic Kingdom’s “it’s a small world” was suddenly repainted to be bright and colorful. Painting has now moved to the surrounding façade. Shades of blue teal have been added directly to the left of the clocktower. The rest of this side remains white and gold, but we … Read more