Reopening Dates (and Reservation Dates) Announced for Blue Bayou, Napa Rose, and More Returning Restaurants at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort has announced reopening dates and reservation availability dates for the following restaurants. Paradise Garden Grill (opening May 13) Alfresco Tasting Terrace (opening May 20 exclusively for Legacy Passholders and their guests; online reservations available May 18) Blue Bayou Restaurant  (opening May 27; online reservations available May 18) Napa Rose (opening May 28 – dinner only; online reservations … Read more

Disney College Program Introducing Gender-Neutral Housing Option

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With Disney College Program finally returning, participants will be able to live in brand-new housing, and will have the option to live in gender-neutral housing. The Disney Programs website has a page dedicated to gender-neutral housing. With this option, residents of multiple genders may live in one apartment, instead of each unit being split up … Read more

REVIEW: New Raspberry & Passion Fruit Cream and Plant Based Chick’n Crêpes from Central Park Crêpes at Universal Studios Florida

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Central Park Crêpes at Universal Studios Florida has two new crêpes in time for the park’s summer food festival. The new seasonal crêpe is Raspberry & Passion Fruit Cream, while a Plant Based Chick’n crêpe has replaced the vegan sausage. Plant Based Chick’n Crêpe – $9.99 Arugula, corn, roasted red bell peppers and tomatoes, crunchy … Read more

PHOTOS: More Support Poles Painted Blue at Transportation and Ticket Center for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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The reimagining of the Transportation and Ticket Center continues as we approach Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in October. The colorful Transportation and Ticket Center is being repainted royal blue and gold to match the EARidescent color scheme of Cinderella Castle and the Walt Disney World entrances. More support poles beneath the Transportation and Ticket … Read more

PHOTOS: Pavement Replacement in Tomorrowland Moves On To 1994 Gear Sections at Magic Kingdom

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We’ve been watching pavement be replaced throughout Walt Disney World, including in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. Pavement work in Tomorrowland has moved towards the land’s main thoroughfare. The pavement between Merchant of Venus and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been scored, meaning shallow lines have been cut across it. Lines are cut into the … Read more

PHOTOS: Coca-Cola Cool Ship and Cool Scanner Refurbishment Complete at Magic Kingdom

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It seems the refurbishment of Cool Ship and Cool Scanner in Magic Kingdom is now complete. Construction walls have come down from around the Tomorrowland kiosks. After repainting the legs of Cool Scanner multiple times, it seems Disney settled on a dark grey-silver. One of the more noticeable changes is the addition of blue paint … Read more

PHOTOS: New Zootopia Land Art Revealed on Construction Walls at Shanghai Disneyland

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The Shanghai Disney Resort Instagram shared photos of some new art on the construction walls surrounding the upcoming Zootopia Land. The art features Fru Fru, an arctic shrew and daughter of crime lord Mr. Big. Judy Hopps saved Fru Fru during one of Zootopia‘s more action-packed sequences. The artwork looks like advertisements for Fashions by … Read more

PHOTOS: Queue Separated and Exit Path Cleared at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, Seems to be Preparing to Reopen at Magic Kingdom

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It seems Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor may soon be reopening in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The sign outside the show’s entrance was recently uncovered, and now the queue has been restored. The queue was previously used as overflow for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The queues have now been separated and the exit path for … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Creations Shop, Club Cool, and More in World Celebration Neighborhood of EPCOT

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It’s been a while since we checked in on construction in the center of EPCOT, which will soon be known as the World Celebration neighborhood. What was previously Innoventions East, Electric Umbrella, and MouseGear will eventually be Creations Shop, Club Cool, a Starbucks location plus bakery, and an unnamed quick-service restaurant. Scaffolding fills the breezeway … Read more

PHOTOS: Living With the Land Roof Maintenance Completed at EPCOT

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Five weeks ago, scaffolding was erected throughout Living With the Land at EPCOT. In the middle of April, even more scaffolding was added as maintenance continued on the attraction’s greenhouse roof. Thankfully, the scaffolding is now gone and the attraction is back to its former glory, with sunlight streaming in to the horticulture boat ride. … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Will Include “Signature Services” White Glove Concierge to Help Get Whatever Guests Want at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World is currently casting internally for “signature services” Cast Members for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel. The position is casting out of the Disney Reservation Center. These “white glove service” Cast Members would help ensure guests have everything they need for the perfect vacation (which will be important give the cost to … Read more

PHOTO: Pavement Completed Around New Popcorn Stand in EPCOT

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In January, Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for construction of a new popcorn stand in EPCOT’s World Celebration neighborhood. This stand will be at one end of Creations Shop, which is replacing Mouse Gear as the main store. Pavement has been filled in all around the site of the stand, with a clear sidewalk … Read more

PHOTOS: Closer Look at “Points of Light” on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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Disney has been carefully installing “points of light” across the face of Spaceship Earth for the past several weeks. These fixtures will create colorful lines of light between the Alucobond panels of EPCOT’s icon, turning it into a “beacon of magic.” The lights wrap around the top half of Spaceship Earth, sitting at the corners … Read more

Walt Disney World Hiring Seasonal Fireworks & Special Effects Designer

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Walt Disney World has a job posting for a seasonal fireworks and special effects designer. Though no announcements have been made, this may point to the return of fireworks shows to Walt Disney World theme parks. Nighttime spectaculars, including fireworks, have been suspended due to COVID-19 since the parks reopened. EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime spectacular “Harmonious” … Read more

Some Cast Members No Longer Required to Wear Face Shield at Walt Disney World

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When Walt Disney World reopened last year, some Cast Members were required to wear face shields, depending on their position and proximity to guests. This was in addition to the required face masks, and both were provided to Cast Members. This rule has been rolled back slightly and Cast Members in some outdoor positions are … Read more

Summer D23 Magazine Looks at “Jungle Cruise” Film, “Loki” and “Cruella” On Disney+, MARVEL Avengers Campus, and Includes Lucasfilm Poster

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Disney Twenty-Three (D23 magazine) has a jam-packed issue coming summer 2021, with a behind-the-scenes look at several projects including Jungle Cruise, Loki, and Cruella. The issue will also include a look at MARVEL Avengers Campus and an exclusive Lucasfilm poster with an image for every film released by the studio in the past fifty years. … Read more