PHOTOS: Two More Cinderella Castle Turrets Decorated for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” at Magic Kingdom

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Two more turret-cap decorations have been placed on Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom, which is being decorated for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary later this year. The first two turret caps were placed near the back of the castle, but the two new ones are more visible from the front. One of the new … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort App Confirms Jurassic World VelociCoaster Physical Requirements

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Jurassic World VelociCoaster will finally be opening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 10, 2021. The Universal Orlando Resort has now been updated to include the attraction and lists physical requirements. According to the app, guests with a waistline of 40″ or greater may not be accommodated on Jurassic World VelociCoaster. This is a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pink and Gold Sequined Minnie Ear Headband Glimmers at Walt Disney World

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A new Minnie Mouse ear headband has arrived at Walt Disney World. The pink and gold sequins of this ear headband remind us of the reimagined Cinderella Castle, although the ears don’t have any blue or grey. Sequined Ear Headband – $29.99 The headband and ears are covered in pink sequins, and the ears have … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance To Use Virtual Queue at Disneyland Upon Reopening

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When Disneyland Park reopens on April 30, Californians will be able to return to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for the first time in a year. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was only open for three months before Disneyland had to close, so many guests didn’t get to experience the attraction. Like its Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Transportation and Ticket Center Poster Kiosk Repainted for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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The Transportation and Ticket Center is slowly being repainted for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. The refurbishment began last month with a water fountain, and it continues with one of the poster kiosks. Like Cinderella Castle and the Walt Disney World entrances, the kiosk has a fresh royal blue and gold color scheme. The frames … Read more

RUMOR: R-Rated “Deadpool” Animated Series Starring Ryan Reynolds Coming to Hulu

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With the launch of 20th Television Animation, we can expect to see Disney developing more animated shows geared towards adults. One series reportedly in development for Hulu is an R-rated Deadpool series starring Ryan Reynolds. The rumor comes from Bubbleblabber, but they had no additional information to provide. This wouldn’t be the first time a … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Hours Extended From April Through June 19, Hours Released Through June 26

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Walt Disney World theme park hours have been extended for almost every day at all four parks through June 19. Park hours have also been released from June 20 through June 26. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom was previously scheduled to be open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM from April 25 through June 19. It … Read more

PHOTOS: First “Points of Light” Installed on Exterior of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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After a test a few weeks ago, the first “points of light” fixtures have been installed on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT as part of the icon’s new nighttime lighting package. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a closer look at the light fixtures last month, which will be installed in a grid between Spaceship Earth’s Alucobond panels. … Read more

PHOTOS: Rooms Blocked Off for “The Incredibles” Room Refurbishment at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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As we reported earlier this year, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is beginning a major room refurbishment, limiting availability from April to September 2021. Some refurbishment began last month, but as of today, almost half of the resort’s rooms are blocked off. Tan curtains cover most of the interior balconies on one side of the hotel. Though … Read more

PHOTOS: Roof Installation Begins at New Monorail Station for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The beginnings of a roof were installed overnight at the new Monorail station of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The collection of beams crosses over the Monorail track, connected to the concrete pillars on either side. Construction workers were on the platform this morning. We even saw a Monorail go through the station. There are two … Read more

PHOTOS: Stonework Completely Removed from Pathway in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom

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A section of stonework in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom has now been entirely removed and replaced with pavement. The circle of stonework surrounded a drain in front of Peter Pan’s Flight and “it’s a small world”. The drain remains, but it is now encircled with plain pavement. A large section of sidewalk remains blocked off … Read more

BREAKING: MARVEL Avengers Campus Opening June 4th at Disney California Adventure

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After being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MARVEL Avengers Campus will finally be opening at Disney California Adventure on June 4, 2021. Prior to the closing of Disneyland Resort in mid-March 2020, Disney had announced that MARVEL Avengers Campus would open July 18, 2020. As the opening of the theme parks continued to be delayed, … Read more

PHOTOS: “Fantasmic!” Character Banners Replaced at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The character banners lining the “Fantasmic!” queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been replaced with new versions. The design of the banners has not changed, but these new versions are not faded. Each banner features a different character from the nighttime spectacular. Though no announcements have been made, this refresh may indicate Disney is hoping … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Sign Restores Great Movie Ride Entrance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new sign at the attraction’s standby entrance. Unlike the light-up marquee, this sign is more minimalist. This former Great Movie Ride entrance was sealed off with a railing as Disney assumed they wouldn’t use it again. The railing was ripped out some time ago … Read more

Disney MagicMobile Service Coming to Android Users by End of April

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Disney’s new MagicMobile service was rolled out to Apple users at the end of March. According to Scott Gustin on Twitter, the service will be available to Android users by the end of April. MagicMobile allows guests to use the My Disney Experience app on their mobile device as their ticket to enter Walt Disney … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Selling Vista Way Apartment Complex

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Disney is selling the 468-unit Vista Way apartment complex located near Walt Disney World, Orlando Business Journal reports. Vista Way is located at 13501 Meadow Creek Drive, near State Road 535 and I-4. The complex is currently vacant after occupants were moved to the new Flamingo Crossings Village apartments, which opened in December and has … Read more