REVIEW: Easter Mini Bunny Cake Available This Weekend Only at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Happy Easter! We’ve been tasting and reviewing many of Walt Disney World’s Easter treats over the past couple of weeks, including an Easter dome cake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and an Easter cupcake at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Today, we’re celebrating the holiday with an Easter mini cake at Contempo Café in Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Fun, Eat, Repeat” Water Bottles, Travel Container, and Lunchbox Available at Walt Disney World

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Make your lunch Disney-themed with this new home collection available at Walt Disney World. The items in this collection are perfect for traveling to the theme parks, having a picnic, or taking a road trip. This collection has a “Repeat” theme, with each item sporting a Mickey-shaped logo of arrows. “Play, Drink, Repeat” Water Bottle … Read more

REVIEW: New Limited Edition Florida-Inspired Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie for April at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs

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For the month of April, Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs has a special Florida-inspired orange pecan chocolate chip cookie. According to Gideon’s Bakehouse via Instagram, the new cookie was brought to the bakery by “Orange Boy” Stuart Valencia. Stuart is also featured on the monthly limited edition art print and menu. Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida Reaches Capacity For Fourth Day in a Row

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Universal Studios Florida has reached capacity just before noon today, quickly following Universal’s Islands of Adventure reaching capacity by 11:30 AM. Both parks are currently closed to new guests. This is the fourth day in a row that both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks have reached capacity. Guests can call the resort’s capacity hotline at … Read more

BREAKING: Universal’s Islands of Adventure Has Reached Capacity For the Fourth Day in a Row

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Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity as of 11:30 AM today. As of writing, Universal Studios Florida remains open to new guests. Universal Orlando Resort theme parks have reached capacity multiple days this week thanks to spring break and holiday crowds. Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity before 11:00 AM yesterday and Universal Studios … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Food Keychains Now Served at Disneyland Resort

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Feeling hungry? These adorable new snack keychains will have you craving a trip to the parks. These cute keychains, first discovered at Walt Disney World, are inspired by classic Disney Parks treats and are now available in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Mickey Mouse Balloon Popcorn Bucket Keychain – $9.99 A keychain inspired by … Read more

PHOTOS: First Concrete Pillars Set on New Monorail Station Platform at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Work is progressing on the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The platform and its surrounding pillars are coming together around the track. As we rode the Monorail through the resort station today, we saw that most of the columns next to the track have been covered in concrete since our visit last … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks MouseWares Home Items Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Everyone with a Disney-themed kitchen is going to want to check out these new items from the Disney Parks MouseWares Collection at Walt Disney World. Straw Set – $9.99 This set of eight reusable plastic straws also comes with a cleaning brush. They are decorated with a rainbow of Mickey heads. The cleaning tool is … Read more

Florida Governor Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Local Governments From Issuing “Vaccine Passports”

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As he indicated he would do, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an Executive Order prohibiting Florida-issued “vaccine passports.” The Biden administration has been discussing vaccine passports or credentials as a way for Americans to prove their vaccination record. Feeling that this possibility would create a vaccine mandate, Governor DeSantis signed his Executive Order, which … Read more

PHOTOS: More New Railroad Ties Placed for Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom

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The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over two years at Magic Kingdom as it is rerouted due to TRON Lightcycle / Run construction. Work on laying new track near the roller coaster is picking up, and it seems that Disney might try to have this project done in time for Magic Kingdom’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected for Cinderella Castle Crane to Install 50th Anniversary Decorations at Magic Kingdom

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Now that the final piece of bunting was added to Cinderella Castle, the icon’s 50th anniversary makeover is moving up. A crane to install decorations higher up will be pulling into Magic Kingdom soon, so construction walls have been erected around where it will sit. Guests walking through the castle breezeway will notice the walls … Read more

Disney Announces Ticket Purchasing Guidelines Ahead of Disneyland Resort Theme Parks Reopening

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With Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure reopening on April 30, Disney has released specific guidelines for purchasing tickets. These may not be a surprise to many as they are in place per California’s reopening requirements. According to these guidelines, the name and contact information of each person who purchases a ticket should be collected … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Block Off Back Portion of Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, Suggestive Fan-Favorite Photo Spot May Finally Be Removed

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Last October, Disney officially took over ownership of the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, which had been struggling financially. Since then, Disney has been changing elements of the pavilion, including updating Spice Road Table and adding props throughout. Now construction walls have been erected blocking off the back half of the pavilion. Some scaffolding is visible … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks “Inside Out” Loungefly Mini Backpack at Disneyland Resort

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There’s a new Disney Parks mini backpack by Loungefly featuring Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out now available at Disneyland Resort. Inside Out Loungefly Mini Backpack – $75 The base of the backpack is black and has an all-over pattern with different characters from Inside Out. There are also small blue details and and other symbols from the film … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Hours Extended for Select Dates in April, Hours Added Through June 19

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Operating hours for all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended for select days in late April. Dates are also now tentatively available through June 19, although theme park hours are subject to change. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom was originally scheduled to be open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM from April 18 … Read more

CDC Says Vaccinated Americans Can Travel Without a COVID-19 Tests or Quarantine

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According to new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fully vaccinated Americans can travel both domestically and internationally “at low risk to themselves” provided they are taking precautions including wearing a mask, physical distancing, and washing hands often. Specifically, vaccinated Americans don’t need to get a COVID-19 test before traveling unless … Read more