Orange Bird “Fab 50” Gold Statue Announced for Magic Kingdom

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Orange Bird will be one of the Disney Fab 50 characters depicted as gold statues throughout Walt Disney World for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” Michael Vargo, head of D23, announced Orange Bird’s statue on D23.com. Orange Bird will join Mickey and his friends at Magic Kingdom. Check out our full list of rumored and … Read more

PHOTOS: Full List of Limited-Time Halloween Treats Coming to Walt Disney World

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Dozens of limited-time and exclusive Halloween treats are coming to Walt Disney World this fall. Check out the full list below. Resorts  Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Sanaa and Sanaa Lounge  Sea Witch’s Brew – Vodka, raspberry liqueur, blue Curaçao beverage syrup, muddled berries, and edible glitter served in a Collins glass with a blue glow … Read more

Liberty Square Riverboat Closing for Short Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment starting Monday, August 23. The refurbishment is expected to last through Tuesday, August 31, with the riverboat reopening on September 1. The Liberty Square Riverboat was closed for several months of 2020 and early 2021 as the Rivers of America were … Read more

PHOTOS: New Purple Wall Loungefly Mini Backpack Arrives at Walt Disney World

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What’s your favorite Disney wall? If you answered “purple wall”, then you’ll love this new Loungefly mini backpack. Though the purple wall is in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, we found this backpack in Mouse Gear at EPCOT. Purple Wall Loungefly Mini Backpack – $75 The backpack includes the different shades and shapes of the purple … Read more

Rider Switch Policy Updated to Combat Misuse at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has updated their rider switch (a.k.a. child swap) policy to limit the number of guests who can ride twice. Here’s the description and directions for rider switch from the Walt Disney World website: If a child does not meet the height requirement or a Guest does not wish to board a particular … Read more

PHOTOS: Every Piece of 2021 Halloween Merchandise (With Prices) Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Spooky season has officially begun at Walt Disney World, with pumpkins decorating Main Street, U.S.A., and now Halloween merchandise available in the Emporium. There’s new apparel, plush, treats, and more. Of course, there’s also new Hocus Pocus merchandise. We found these earrings by Baublebar a few days ago. All of the Halloween pins are open … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Stack of Goombas Fall Onto Yoshi’s Adventure Ride in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

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Universal Studios Japan guests are tweeting photos and videos of Goombas causing trouble on Yoshi’s Adventure in Super Nintendo World. A stack of Goombas from Mount Beanpole fell onto the ride’s track. Maintenance workers were moving the Goombas while the ride was paused. @chitonii_usjfan shared side-by-side photos of the Goombas in their original spot and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Colorful Long-Sleeved Mickey Mouse Shirts Available at Disneyland Resort

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Four new colorful long-sleeved tops are now available at Disneyland Resort, so you can get your fall wardrobe ready. These tops are thicker than your average shirt, but not as thick as a sweatshirt. Purple Disneyland Long-Sleeved Shirt – $39.99 Each shirt has the same design, with Mickey in the center beneath the Disneyland logo. … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Fairytales” and “Love” Mugs Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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These two mugs, now available at Disneyland Resort, will add a dash of inspiration to your morning coffee. We found them in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. “Never Too Old For Fairytales” Mug – $14.99 This Peter Pan-inspired mug features Tinker Bell. It reads “Never too old for” in gold script and “FAIRYTALES” … Read more

PHOTOS: The Wave Entrance Entirely Removed as Refurbishment Continues in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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The rooms, lobby, and The Wave restaurant of Disney’s Contemporary Resort are all being refurbished as the hotel receives “The Incredibles” theming. Construction walls now block the lobby, where The Wave signage has been removed. We checked the entire building for more construction zones today. Inside, the balconies are still covered in scrim, so construction … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hogwarts House Pins Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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Celebrate your Hogwarts house with one of these stylish new pins, now available at Universal Orlando Resort. There are two new sets of Hogwarts house pins, and we found them all at the Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios Florida. Both sets prominently feature the house mascots. The first set lists the qualities of each … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Halloween Earrings by BaubleBar Available at Walt Disney World

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Disney and BaubleBar have teamed up again for a new set of Halloween jewelry, perfect for accessorizing a costume or a fall outfit. We found these earrings in Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Minnie and Mickey Ghost Earrings – $65 These happy haunts wear Mickey and Minnie ear hats. The ghosts are made from … Read more

PHOTOS: Metal Supports Installed For Canopy of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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While construction continues on the rumored railroad tunnel through TRON Lightcycle / Run, it looks like crew members are getting ready to finally install the attraction’s canopy. Crew members were walking across the blue netting as they worked. Thin metal bars are being installed along the canopy’s framework. They don’t yet cover the entire framework, … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scrim Removed From Main Street Train Station at Magic Kingdom

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Even more scrim has been removed from the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom, which has been closed and under refurbishment for several months. When entering Magic Kingdom, the bottom section of the train station is mostly visible again. This includes the Magic Kingdom sign, which was previously covered. A row of planters … Read more

REVIEW: Chef’s Signature Meal for Two Satisfies at the Reopening of Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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Tapas and steak and seafood, oh my! That can only mean one thing: Toledo has reopened at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Guests can dine on tapas, seafood, and steak at this Spanish haven inspired by surrealist art and the 1930s avant-garde. We tried the Chef’s Signature Dinner for Two — let’s dig in! Interior You’ll … Read more

PHOTOS: New Captain America Jacket and T-Shirt Assemble at Disneyland Resort

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You don’t have to get into Avengers Campus to find new Marvel merchandise. We spotted some new Captain America apparel in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Captain America Hooded Jacket – $64.99 This blue jacket has Captain America’s white star in the center. When unzipped, the jacket reveals a red lining. The Avengers … Read more