PHOTOS: Massive Tree Removal Project Taking Place Around Fire Rock Geyser at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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Many trees are being cut down and removed around Fire Rock Geyser at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We saw crew members at the site today. The removal may just be due to overcrowding of trees. Fire Rock Geyser is not operating while tree removal takes place. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be fully reopening on June 6. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney x Basin Minnie, Mickey, and Disney Villains Body Butter and Bath Bomb Available at Disney Springs

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Three new Disney-inspired items have arrived at Basin, the bath and beauty store in Disney Springs. This collaboration between Disney and Basin includes two body butters and a “bow-tique” bath bomb. Mickey Mouse Body Butter – $19.99 This body butter is a blend of Shea and cocoa butter infused with a cherry and watermelon scent. … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Monorail Track Near Magic Kingdom Struck By Construction Vehicle, Service Currently Suspended

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A Monorail track at Walt Disney World has been struck by a construction vehicle. The accident happened on the road between Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom bus loop. Cast Members were directing traffic and assessing damage to the track after the accident. The large Badger vehicle in the photo above is the one … Read more

California Meets Health Metrics for Full Reopening on June 15

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California has met the necessary health metrics to fully reopen as planned on June 15. This means there will be no physical distancing and no capacity limitations. Masking in the state will be aligned with the CDC guidelines. For outdoor events with more than 10,000 people, California health officials recommend the venue have a system … Read more

PHOTOS: Relaxation Stations Now Being Removed from Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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With masks no longer required outdoors at Walt Disney World, Relaxation Stations are now being taken down throughout the theme parks. The Relaxation Station close to Test Track in EPCOT is now gone. At Relaxation Stations, guests could take off their masks at a safe distance from others. Each station had a limited capacity, with … Read more

PHOTOS: “The Grid” Roller Coaster Train Chase Lights Now Installed on TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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Electrical work is underway on the TRON Lightcycle / Run canopy at Magic Kingdom to create its future illuminated effect. Lights and wiring are being installed along the framework before the canopy is covered. The last of the temporary supports beneath the canopy were removed this week. We can clearly see the entrance to the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Rainbow Minnie Ear Headband Available at Walt Disney World

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Just in time for Pride Month, a colorful new Minnie Mouse ear headband has arrived at Walt Disney World. This rainbow ear headband is the perfect addition to the rainbow pride merchandise collection. Rainbow Ear Headband – $29.99 We found the ear headband in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. The base of the headband and … Read more

BREAKING: Interior Construction Has Resumed on TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, Props Seen on Site

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Though we’ve been tracking exterior construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run for several months, the project was significantly delayed due to COVID-19. In December, most of the show building’s openings were sealed off as interior construction stagnated. It seems interior construction has resumed, however. We saw this illuminating arrow prop being moved around the construction … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Reopens Following Day-Long Closure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened a little late today after being closed for a full day yesterday. Boarding groups began to be called at about 9:20 AM, 20 minutes after the rest of the park opened. Boarding groups 1 to 8 are being called as of 9:30 AM. Star … Read more

PHOTOS: 1994 “Gear” Pavement Continues to be Replaced in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

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Even more of the 1994 New Tomorrowland gear pavement has been removed and replaced in Magic Kingdom. Two new sections of pavement between Merchant of Venus and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin are surrounded with rope while they dry. Some of the gear shapes remain further down Tomorrowland’s main entrance thoroughfare. Even more pavement has … Read more

REVIEW: New Prehistoric Wings Platter Soars Into Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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With Jurassic World VelociCoaster welcoming some guests ahead of its grand opening, new food and beverage items are cropping up throughout Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We tried the Isla Nublar IPA this morning, then swung by Thunder Falls Terrace for their “prehistoric” wings. A Prehistoric Wing Combo including a milkshake is available … Read more

REVIEW: Attraction-Themed Drinks and Food Leave Us Screamin’ at NEW Legacy Passholder Alfresco Tasting Terrace at Disney California Adventure

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Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure has reopened for a limited time just for Disneyland Legacy Passholders. The special menu is chock full of references to Disney California Adventure attractions from past and present. Signs welcoming Legacy Passholders are up outside the terrace. Both a paper menu and a digital menu are available. The … Read more

VIDEOS: New Disney PhotoPass x Snapchat Lenses Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has teamed up with Snapchat to create new lenses celebrating the resort’s 50th anniversary later this year. Right now, Disney fans at home can try out Snapchat Lenses featuring Mickey and Minnie. The mice stand next to you and can even give you a hug. After June 3, these Lenses will only … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic Park Keychains, Pins, Mr. DNA Fanny Pack, and Passholder VelociCoaster Tee Roar Into Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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New Jurassic Park merchandise has been making its way into Universal’s Islands of Adventure ahead of the grand opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Today we found two new pin sets, keychains, a Mr. DNA fanny pack, and a Passholder-exclusive tee. Dinosaur Pin Set – $19 This pin set features Jurassic World’s Blue the velociraptor, as … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Will Not Open Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been down since Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened this morning and will not be opening at all today. Twitter user Michael Einiger let us know about the downtime. Guests trying to get a boarding pass at 1:00 PM were shown a pop-up stating the attraction is unavailable. Star Wars: … Read more

PHOTOS: New Popcorn Kiosk Has Arrived in World Celebration at EPCOT

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Following the completion of paving at one end of Creations Shop, EPCOT’s new popcorn kiosk has arrived. The kiosk is still surrounded by construction walls and it will likely be some time before they come down. The design of the kiosk is similar to Taste Track and The Donut Box, which you can see below. … Read more