PHOTOS: Materials Being Moved In as Interior Construction Speeds Up at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom

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A few days ago, we saw interior props being moved around at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, confirming that interior construction has resumed. Now what appears to be drywall is being carried into the show building. A truck arrived this morning and crew members began transporting the wall pieces inside. Construction on TRON … Read more

Fairfield Inn & Suites Opening at Flamingo Crossings Near Walt Disney World in July

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Marriott’s Fairfield Inn & Suites will be opening at Disney’s Flamingo Crossings Town Center in July. The Fairfield Inn & Suites will be located at 631 Flagler Ave. and has 273 rooms. It was developed by Doradus Partners and is managed by Huntsville, Alabama-based Yedla Management Company. Yedla also oversees Flamingo Crossing’s Hilton-branded Home2 Suites … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Now Up Around Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom

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Two months after closing for refurbishment, the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom now has construction walls up around some of it. The walls extend from the window with Daisy Duck almost to the Main Street Cinema, which is “now showing” sweets and treats while the Confectionery remains closed. The Confectionery was scheduled to be … Read more

Cars 15th and “it’s a small world” 55th Anniversary Pins Coming to Disneyland Resort This Week

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Four new pins are coming to Disneyland Resort to celebrate the anniversary of Cars and “it’s a small world.” These pins will be available starting tomorrow while supplies last at Kingswell Camera Shop at Disney California Adventure and other locations throughout Disneyland Resort. One of the Cars pins and “it’s a small world” pins are … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Passes Unavailable For All Ticket Types Through May 31

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Walt Disney World Park passes are unavailable at all theme parks for all ticket types through the end of May. Regular ticket-holders, resort guests, and Annual Passholders will have to look at future dates to visit one of the parks. Park Passes are also booked up for ticket-holders and resort guests through June 5, and … Read more

Permits Filed For Club Cool and Creations Shop Signage at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit to install signs in the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT. The signs will presumably be for Creations Shop or Club Cool, which we got a peek inside a few days ago. The contractor on the permit is Sign Producers, Inc., whose portfolio includes several signs at Universal Orlando … Read more

PHOTOS: Signs at Universal Studios Hollywood Entrance Remind Out-of-State Guests They Must Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine

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Universal Studios Hollywood is now allowing out-of-state visitors. Per California state guidelines, out-of-state visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination before entering theme parks. A sign outside Universal Studios Hollywood is reminding guests of this rule. The sign states “Guest who reside outside of CA must show proof of COVID-19 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Images From Inside MARVEL Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Released

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New images have been released of MARVEL Avengers Campus, which is finally opening on June 4 at Disney California Adventure. The only new attraction in MARVEL Avengers Campus is WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure. Nearby is WEB Suppliers, where guests will be able to customize and battle Spider-Bots. Guests will be able to try specially … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be fully reopening in July, with Moana-themed rooms and a new Monorail station. While we wait for a closer look at the rooms, we are still checking on construction at the front of the resort. The Monorail station supports that were previously painted pink have now been painted with a … Read more

Disney College Program Housing Will Be Split Based on Vaccination Status

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The Disney College Program is returning this summer, and for the first time will have a gender-neutral housing option. As always, participants will have the opportunity to select a roommate. However, housing will be split based on vaccination status. Walt Disney World is not requiring either guests or Cast Members to be vaccinated, but participants … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Meet Bravo at Raptor Encounter in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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A new raptor has joined the pack at Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Guests can now meet fully-grown raptor Bravo at the Raptor Encounter, where she will be alternating with Blue. A Jurassic Park Team Member introduces guests visiting the Raptor Encounter to Bravo. Once Bravo is calm, guests can take photos with … Read more

PHOTOS: Extended Queue Markers Removed from Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

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Since Walt Disney World reopened last summer, many attractions have had queues trailing out onto sidewalks due to physical distancing. Now that physical distancing is being reduced, Splash Mountain is seating more guests on one log of the ride. This means lines will (hopefully) be slightly shorter and move faster, so markers for the extended … Read more

Hot Butterbeer Now Available Year-Round at Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal Orlando Resort’s fan-favorite hot version of Butterbeer is now available year-round. Universal made the exciting announcement on social media this morning. Hot Butterbeer was previously only available during the winter months at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Now guests will be able to choose between the hot, frozen, and regular versions of the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Loki MagicBand Available at Walt Disney World

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With just over two weeks to go before the premiere of Loki on Disney+, new merchandise featuring the god of mischief is popping up at Walt Disney World. We found a new mouse ear headband with Loki’s horns a couple days ago, and now we’re trying on this new Loki MagicBand. Limited Edition Loki MagicBand … Read more

PHOTOS: Temperature Check Tents Removed From Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World

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After the Orange County Department of Health declared temperature checks were unnecessary and a waste of resources, Walt Disney World announced it would be getting rid of the screening process for guests beginning May 16 (although it actually ended a day early). Temperature check tents and signage are now all gone from the Transportation and … Read more

PHOTOS: More Screens Added to Harmonious Barge Arms at EPCOT

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More flexible screen has been added to the arms of the centerpiece Harmonious barge at EPCOT. These arms will twist and turn during the Harmonious nighttime spectacular in World Showcase Lagoon. The screen material was first added to the lower part of the centerpiece ring. It now covers full sides of the barge arms, creating … Read more