PHOTOS: Lions Gone From Kilimanjaro Safaris During Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The lions are currently missing from Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as their area of the attraction undergoes refurbishment. Sections of the rock formation where the lions usually reside are currently surrounded by green scrim. The safari driver did not acknowledge the missing lions when driving through the area. They are likely being held … Read more

PHOTOS: New Touchless Beverage Machines Debut at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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El Mercado de Coronado at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has new touchless beverage machines. The touchless feature is available on multiple machines. Each beverage dispenser has a graphic with the word “touchless” showing how it works. You hold your finger between the two sensors without touching anything. Once your finger is detected, the drink of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Reopens Sans Shrunken Heads, But Still with Picture of Original Trader Sam

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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has finally reopened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Like the Jungle Cruise, Trader Sam’s has seen a few small cultural sensitivity changes. Shrunken zombie heads were removed from the decor. A photo remains of the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of Trader Sam, although the Sams have been removed from … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Rushes Toward Summer Opening of Creations Shop and Club Cool at EPCOT

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Creations Shop and Club Cool are still set to open this summer at EPCOT, as part of the new World Celebration neighborhood. We’re officially a month into the summer season, and construction is racing to be done on time. In the breezeway next to Club Cool, lights have been installed in rows on the lowered … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “The Great Mouse Detective” MagicBand Sneaks Into Walt Disney World

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If you’re a fan of some of Disney’s more obscure films, then you will love this new MagicBand inspired by “The Great Mouse Detective.” Though no reason for the band’s release has been advertised, “The Great Mouse Detective” does celebrate its 35th anniversary this month. Limited Edition “The Great Mouse Detective” MagicBand – $39.99 The … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Release Stitch Crashes Disney “Aladdin” Plush and MagicBand Available at Walt Disney World

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The latest series of the Stitch Crashes Disney collection is inspired by “Aladdin.” Though each series has a pin, plush, and MagicBand, we only saw the plush and MagicBand at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom today. Limited Release “Aladdin” Stitch Crashes Disney Plush – $29.99 Stitch is patterned similar to the Magic Carpet, with Genie’s … Read more

Disney After Hours Boo Bash Sold Out in October

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Although capacity for Disney After Hours Boo Bash was increased, the event is now completely sold out in October. Most dates in August and September are still available. The after hours Halloween event replaces Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. Disney Very Merriest After Hours will be replacing the usual Christmas party.

Orange County, Florida Mayor Asks Businesses to Require Masks Indoors Again

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Jerry Demings, Mayor of Orange County, Florida, is asking businesses to require masks once again indoors and in crowded spaces regardless of vaccination status. The Orange County Health Department has reported a rise in COVID-19 cases recently. In the past three weeks, Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate has increased from 4.28% to 11.2%, the … Read more

REVIEW: “Shiny” New “Moana” Tamatoa-Inspired Dole Whip Cone at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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As we reported earlier, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a new “Moana” Dole Whip treat to celebrate the resort’s reopening and Dole Whip Day on July 21. The Tamatoa-inspired cone is only available at Pineapple Lanai through Dole Whip Day. Tamatoa-Inspired Cone – $5.99 Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white … Read more

PHOTOS: “Partners” Statue Being Refurbished for 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom

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The iconic “Partners” statue in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is being refurbished ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. The statue features Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse’s hand and greeting guests as they enter the park. A nearby sign explains the process of removing oxidation buildup from the statue’s bronze and reapplying a … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Netting Covers TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy Frame at Magic Kingdom

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Since interior construction resumed on TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, there has been major progress on the exterior of the attraction as well. TRON Lightcycle / Run was originally scheduled to open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary on October 1, but was significantly delayed due to COVID-19. Most of the canopy … Read more

PHOTOS: Totem Poles Removed From Crocodile Scene on Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom

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Though the refurbishment of Jungle Cruise has been completed at Disneyland, cultural sensitivity changes are still being made to the attraction at Magic Kingdom. The latest minor change is the removal of totem poles from the crocodile scene. The removal of the poles doesn’t make much difference to the scene, where skippers tell the famous … Read more

New “Moana” Dole Whip Cone Available for Limited Time at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has finally reopened for all guests. To celebrate both the reopening and Dole Whip Day on July 21, a new “Moana” treat is now available for a limited time. This “Tamatoa-inspired” dipped cone is for sale at Pineapple Lanai. It is Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a … Read more

PHOTOS: Multiple Flavors of SmartWater Now Being Sold at Disneyland

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Select snack carts throughout Disneyland Resort are now selling a variety of SmartWater flavors. These three new flavors are in addition to the standard SmartWater and Dasani water. Guests can enjoy cucumber lime. There’s also watermelon mint. And alkaline 9+pH. Which bottle of SmartWater will you be picking up for a refreshing drink at Disneyland?

PHOTOS: Frontierland Churro Cart Reopens in Magic Kingdom

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The Frontierland churro cart has reopened in Magic Kingdom, so guests can once again grab a churro (or a soft pretzel) to-go. This cart is next to Westward Ho, across from Country Bear Jamboree. This churro cart serves Mickey pretzels with cheese sauce, churros with chocolate sauce, and pepper jack pretzels.

Main Street Confectionery Refurbishment Scheduled Through October 2 at Magic Kingdom

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The Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom closed for refurbishment on March 29, 2021. The initial announcement regarding the closure indicated the confectionery would be closed for at least two months, but no reopening date has been announced. The Walt Disney World calendar now indicates the candy shop will be closed through October 2. It’s … Read more