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

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After Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity half an hour ago, Universal Studios Florida has followed suit as of 11:10 AM. Universal Orlando Resort theme parks also reached capacity on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity at yesterday morning as well. Guests can call the … Read more

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

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Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity as of 10:40 AM today. As of the writing of this article, Universal Studios Florida remains open to new guests. Universal Orlando Resort theme parks also reached capacity on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity at approximately this same time yesterday morning … Read more

The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Now Open for Dinner Once Again

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The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge—which reopened during the holidays and has remained open for breakfast only—will now be open for dinner. The Mara is Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge’s savanna-inspired quick-service restaurant. It will be open daily through the end of April from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and then from 4:00 PM to … Read more

Permit Filed to Remove Construction Offices From Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge

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It’s been a while since we heard anything about Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge at Walt Disney World. There have been rumors since last year that construction on the resort was stalled or canceled. A new permit from Walt Disney Imagineering supports that rumor. The permit is to “remove office trailers from property” at … Read more

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary License Plate Reaches Pre-Sale Goal

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Last week, the design for Walt Disney World’s first-ever specialty license plate was revealed. Thankfully, the plate has reached its pre-sale goal meaning it will go into production. The plate’s requirement on the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles website was 3,000 pre-sales. As of this writing, 3,568 have sold. The design of … Read more

PHOTOS: Painting Continues on Fantasyland Roofs for 50th Anniversary Makeover at Magic Kingdom

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While the repainting of Cinderella Castle continues, roofing in Fantasyland is also being repainted to match the new hue in preparation for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Since we first reported on one of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique turrets getting a fresh coat of paint, more of the building’s roof has been painted. The righthand … Read more

PHOTOS: Giant New Collection of Harry Potter Apparel, Glassware, Signs, and More Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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The new Universal Studios Store opened this morning at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk. We were excited to see that there was a ton of new Harry Potter merchandise, so read on for a closer look at each item and prices. Hogwarts House Leggings – $35 Gryffindor Shirt – $37 Ravenclaw Shirt – $37 Hufflepuff Shirt … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Expedition Everest Base Camp Macaroon Scales the Summit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Fans of Disneyland’s famous Matterhorn Macaroon will love this new Everest Base Camp Macaroon! This treat is shaped like the three iconic peaks of Mount Everest and is of course available near Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Everest Base Camp Macaroon – $5.99 “Everest-sized” chocolate and coconut macaroon with a snowcap of white chocolate … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disneyland Resort Parking Structure Inspired Toy Top Keychains

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Downtown Disney District has two new unique toys inspired by the Disneyland Resort parking structure icons. These tops are shaped like the icons for the Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures. Mickey & Friends Icon Top – $12.99 The tops have a blue ring on top that you can pull on. That will … Read more

PHOTOS: New Park Icons and Disney Monorail Mugs Available at Disneyland Resort

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Make your morning coffee in one of these new Disneyland mugs, now available in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Park Icons Mug – $14.99 This mug has icons from the parks around it. Monorail Mug – $14.99 This mug has Monorails in different colors (both the current Walt Disney World and Disneyland fleet), … Read more

REVIEW: New Sea Salt S’mores Churro Available in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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There’s a new churro available in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The flavor of this churro was actually determined by a poll in the Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Facebook group, and Sea Salt S’mores won by a landslide. The churro is now available at Natural Selections. Sea Salt S’mores Churro – $6.69 This is … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida Reaches Capacity

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An hour after Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity, Universal Studios Florida has followed suit as of 11:50 AM. Universal Orlando Resort theme parks also reached capacity on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Guests can call the resort’s capacity hotline at 407-817-8317 for more updates. Keep reading WDWNT and Universal Parks News Today for future … Read more

RUMOR: Brightline Train Station Planned for Orange Garage in Disney Springs

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According to current plans for Brightline’s new rail line coming to Disney Springs, the train station may be incorporated into the Orange Garage. These early plans may be scrapped or changed, but it would make sense for the train station to be near the Disney Springs bus loop. This would allow guests to grab transportation … Read more

BREAKING: Universal’s Islands of Adventure Has Reached Capacity

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Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity as of 10:50 AM today. As of the writing of this article, Universal Studios Florida remains open to new guests. Universal Orlando Resort theme parks also reached capacity on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Guests can call the resort’s capacity hotline at 407-817-8317 for more updates. Keep … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Universal Studios Store Opens in Universal Orlando Resort CityWalk With New Merchandise, VelociCoaster Ride Footage, and More

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Despite construction not being quite complete on the building’s exterior, the new Universal Studios Store opened today at Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk. Watch our video tour of the store below and then read on for photos. Some of the decorative lighting has not been installed on the exterior. According to concept art, the blue section … Read more

PHOTOS: New Branded Apparel Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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There is some new Disneyland-branded apparel now available at Downtown Disney District. These items are great for lounging or keeping comfy during a day in the parks. Disneyland Shorts – $34.99 These drawstring shorts are covered in Disneyland symbols, including Mickey Mouse himself. Sleeping Beauty Castle Tee – $36.99 This blue shirt has “Disneyland” down … Read more