Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

PHOTOS: Demolition Finally Begins on Innoventions West Building Frame at EPCOT

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After months of watching the interior, walls, and roof of Innoventions West at EPCOT be demolished, the building’s actual structural supports are now finally being removed. At the old Art of Disney section of the building, we can see where two corners were once connected by a horizontal support. The angled corner of the structure … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic World VelociCoaster Sign at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A new sign for Jurassic World VelociCoaster is up in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando Resort tweeted a picture of the sign this morning. We then found our own way to the sign in Jurassic Park. The sign can be found pointing towards the Jurassic Park bypass bridge and advertises the coaster’s summer 2021 … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Theatrical Lighting Permit for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the upcoming interactive hotel near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The permit is for “theatrical lighting and controls” and the contractor is Candela Controls, Inc. Candela Controls, Inc. specializes in lighting and worked on both the Coca-Cola store and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Parody Hello Kitty “Fast & Furious” Shirt and Customizable Phone Cases Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A new Hello Kitty shirt and U-Design phone cases are available at Universal Orlando Resort. These aren’t just basic Hello Kitty designs though, they actually parody different movies with attractions at Universal Orlando Resort. U-Design kiosks allow guests to choose designs and personalize phone cases. Read more about the process in our post from last … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Universal Studios Store Being Remodeled into Legacy Store Celebrating 30 Years of Park History at CityWalk

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The Universal Studios Store in Universal Orlando CityWalk is being remodeled to become a “legacy” store, with merchandise for older films and attractions. Merchandise currently in the store will move to a different location, while merchandise for Jaws, E.T., and more will move in. The fun starts outside with walls themed to the park’s soundstage, … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Gaston’s Tavern Sign in Magic Kingdom Complete

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The refurbishment of the Gaston’s Tavern sign in Magic Kingdom is now complete, with the lettering filled in. The sign received a fresh coat of greenish-brown paint this past weekend, but the carved letters no longer stood out. They are now a fresh golden color. Now no one will forget just whose tavern this is! … Read more

UPDATE: Hasbro Confirms Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head Characters Will Remain, Only Brand Name is Changing

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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UPDATE: Hasbro has tweeted that the characters will remain as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. The “Mr. Potato Head” brand name is changing to “Potato Head” to create a more gender-neutral and inclusive “Potato Head” brand. The toys have been gendered since Mr. Potato Head’s introduction in 1952 and both appeared in the Toy Story … Read more

PHOTOS: A Day in the Park with Barney Signs, Banners, and Fountain Statue Removed from Universal Studios Florida

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Earlier this month, it was confirmed that A Day in the Park With Barney was closed permanently at Universal Studios Florida. Now elements of the defunct attraction have been removed from the KidZone area. Signs advertising the show have been removed from the courtyard, which has been closed off. The statue of Barney that previously … Read more

PHOTOS: Installation of Blue Sheeting Begins on Facade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The facade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT has been mostly enclosed with wood paneling, which means synthetic sheeting is the next layer to be placed. The blue synthetic underlayment already covers the roof of the building where (we think) solar panels will eventually be installed. The stairs leading up to the … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Progresses on Exterior of the New MouseGear EPCOT

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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There’s something new to see almost every day with EPCOT’s major construction projects. In what will soon be the World Celebration neighborhood, work continues on refurbishing MouseGear. The new facade of Mouse Gear is slowly taking shape. New windows are marked with blue Xs on them while construction continues. As we reported yesterday, the entrance … Read more

VIDEO: First Teaser Trailer Released for Pixar’s “Luca”

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney and Pixar have released the first teaser trailer for Luca, which is scheduled to release in June 2021. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa, who previously wrote and directed Pixar’s short film La Luna, and has worked on most Pixar films since 2006. Luca is set in a seaside town on the Italian … Read more

REVIEW: Passholder Exclusive Alcoholic Caribbean Berry Cooler Available at Chez Alcatraz in Universal Studios Florida

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Universal Orlando Resort has an exclusive drink available to Annual Passholders through March 31, 2021. The Caribbean Berry Cooler is available at Chez Alcatraz in Universal Studios Florida. Chez Alcatraz is in the park’s San Francisco area. Watch out for sharks while ordering! Caribbean Berry Cooler – $14 Myers dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, strawberry, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Avocado Lounge Shorts Available at Walt Disney World

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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While shopping at Mouse Gear in EPCOT, we found one of the weirder pieces of apparel we’ve seen at Walt Disney World. These lounge shorts are patterned with Mickey-shaped avocados. Mickey Avocado Shorts – $24.99 The shorts are lime green, so the green avocados aren’t as instantly recognizable. Each avocado has Mickey ears. The shorts … Read more

Legacy Passholders Will Have Access To “Special Opportunity” at Disney California Adventure Event Next Month

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Next month, Disney California Adventure will be hosting a special ticketed event with shopping and dining opportunities, plus entertainment. Disney has now announced that Legacy Passholders attending the event will have “access to a special opportunity.” Details about the special opportunity have yet to be announced. For the event, Cast Members are being called back … Read more

PHOTOS: Test Track Now Boarding Every Row with No Dividers Between Guests at EPCOT

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Test Track at EPCOT is now boarding both rows of each car with no dividers between the rows. The loading area does have dividers between each row, and the queue is still physically distanced. Previously, only one party would be in each car. Now up to two parties can share a car. Test Track cars … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Testing After Walls Come Down at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Today, we got a new look at Jurassic World VelociCoaster after several construction walls came down at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Soon after, the coaster began running with no people. Through the paddocks surrounding the coaster, we could see a train cresting a hill in the distance. Soon the train was rounding the corner right … Read more

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