REVIEW: New Easter Egg Hunt Cupcake and Pastel Mickey Whoopie Pie Available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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With St. Patrick’s Day over, Disney has started rolling out the Easter treats. Several bunny and egg-themed items can be found at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Among the available treats are the Bunny Box, The Grand Egg, Marshmallow Bunny Tail Pops, and more! We narrowed in on two items … Read more

PHOTOS: “EARidescent” Turrets Being Repainted Back to Blue on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

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Last year, Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom received a new look. Most notably, gold accents were added and the castle’s white section was painted pink. Additionally, the turrets and roofs were painted a brighter, shimmering blue. We’ve noticed recently, however, that the blue is already being repainted. The difference is obvious when looking at most … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Closer Look at New “Points of Light” for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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Yesterday, Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos from testing one of the new “points of light” fixtures on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. Today, Disney Parks posted a TikTok video with a closer look at one of the fixtures that will soon be installed as part of the icon’s new lighting package. In the video, Imagineer Jason … Read more

Kartika Rodriguez Named EPCOT Vice President

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Kartika Rodriguez has been named Vice President of EPCOT as the final step in Walt Disney World’s latest leadership change. Magic Kingdom Vice President Jason Kirk was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of Resort Operations, a role similar to that of Jim MacPhee who is retiring next month. Melissa Valiquette is moving from EPCOT … Read more

BREAKING: Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reaches Capacity for Fourth Consecutive Day

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As the spring break crowds continue to visit Universal Orlando Resort, Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity for the fourth day in a row. Universal has warned Annual Passholders that the parks were likely to reach capacity during this busy week. Both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida have hit their maximum capacity on Monday, … Read more

PHOTOS: Pavement Work Moves to Next Phase at France Pavilion in EPCOT

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Pavement work has moved to the next phase in the France Pavilion at EPCOT. A green scrim has been erected around the pavilion’s circular courtyard. The queue for the outdoor kitchen circles around the blocked-off area. Nearby, the fake painting and camera station have been removed. The removal of these props left quite a few … Read more

PHOTOS: New Alex and Ani Potion Purple Minnie Ear Headband Bracelet Available at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has a new Alex and Ani bracelet featuring a Minnie Mouse ear headband charm. Alex and Ani have released Minnie ear headband bracelets previously, including a red one last year. This new bracelet resembles the potion purple merchandise that was released in 2019. Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Bangle by Alex and Ani … Read more

PHOTOS: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shop Opens in Place of Ben & Jerry’s at Universal Studios Florida

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We learned back in November that Universal Orlando Resort’s contract with Ben & Jerry’s had ended when Schwab’s Pharmacy reopened serving Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Since then, we’ve been keeping an eye on the old Ben & Jerry’s shop as it was remodeled to become a Häagen-Dazs location, and it opened today. On the sidewalk, the … Read more

PHOTOS: Roadwork Continues on World Drive Near Magic Kingdom

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While refurbishment of World Drive’s entrance archway continues, construction is ongoing down the road near Magic Kingdom. This is Phase II of a plan to improve traffic flow to and from Magic Kingdom and the surrounding resorts. Phase I was completed in 2019 with the extension of Floridian Way. Permits were filed in September 2020 … Read more

PHOTOS: New COACH Collections Featuring Mickey, Daisy, and Goofy Now Available at Disney Springs

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Three new character-inspired collections have arrived at the COACH store in Disney Springs. Along with new collections inspired by Daisy and Goofy, the Mickey Mouse collection by Keith Haring that was previously available online is now available in the store. Daisy Collection The Daisy Duck items are all pink with Daisy embossed on the front. … Read more

“The Muppet Movie” and MuppetVision 3D Cinematographer Isidore Mankofsky Passes Away at Age 89

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Isidore Mankofsky, who worked as the cinematographer for both The Muppet Movie and Walt Disney World’s MuppetVision 3D, has passed away at age 89. Mankofsky also worked on several episodes of “The Magical World of Disney” and the TV movie Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. He worked on more than 100 Encyclopedia Britannica Films and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Annual Passholder Mickey Mouse “it’s a small world” Churros and St. Patrick’s Day Pins Released at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort has two new limited edition pins. The first — a Passholder-exclusive — features Mickey eating some churros and the second features Donald ready for St. Patrick’s Day. Limited Edition Mickey Pin – $19.99 Mickey is posing with a churro in front of “it’s a small world” on this pin. It has a limited … Read more

PHOTOS: Second Starbucks Location Reopens at Downtown Disney District

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The second Starbucks location at Downtown Disney District has reopened, a month after the first one did. Both closed due to California’s stay-at-home order, which has been progressively lifted; most recently, indoor dining was able to resume. Like all dining and shopping locations in Downtown Disney District, the store is promoting physical distancing and other … Read more

PHOTOS: Transformers – The Ride Now Loading Every Row at Universal Studios Florida

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We’ve been watching as attractions at Universal Orlando Resort experiment with boarding every row of a vehicle, whether or not the ride has Plexiglass dividers. According to Team Members, the change is due to CDC guidelines about exposure time. Short rides, such as Revenge of the Mummy, board every row because spreading COVID-19 in a … Read more

PHOTOS: Facade Now Enclosed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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We’ve been watching the facade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT slowly take shape, with wood paneling and weather-proof sheeting being added in layers over steel framework. More wood paneling has been added to an untouched portion of framework since we last took a look at construction. The facade is slanted and … Read more

Shouting Must Be Limited (Even on Roller Coasters) at California Theme Parks Upon Reopening

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Shouting, as an activity that may cause an increased spread of COVID-19, will need to be limited upon the reopening of California theme parks, including Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. The California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA) website addresses shouting in their breakdown of Governor Newsom’s Blueprint For a Safer Economy. CAPA lists face … Read more