PHOTOS: Health & Safety Reminder Signs Visible in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

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While Disneyland Resort mostly remains closed, Cast Members continue to prepare the theme parks for their eventual reopening. From Buena Vista Street and beyond, we can see into different lands of Disney California Adventure, including Cars Land, which now has health and safety reminder signs. We spotted one sign near the entrance to Cars Land. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sleeping Beauty Castle AirPods Charging Case Available at Disneyland Resort

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AirPods users can now store their headphones in this Sleeping Beauty Castle charging case available at Downtown Disney District. Sleeping Beauty Headphones Case – $19.99 The case is blue with a keychain ring, and has an embossed Sleeping Beauty Castle on the front with fireworks. Other character-inspired charging cases were released in December at Disneyland … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Service Down at Walt Disney World Resort, Current Downtime Over Two Hours

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As of 2:00 PM today, February 16, both the Express Monorail and Resort Monorail lines at Magic Kingdom have been down for over two hours. At Magic Kingdom, the Monorail entrances were roped off. Around 1:00 PM, a Cast Member there told us they were doing final safety checks, but the Monorails did not reopen … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel Opening September 1, Reservations Now Available

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The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is officially opening on September 1, 2021, and reservations are now available. Reservations can be made online or by phone at 1-888-236-2427. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is next to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. It will have 349 guest rooms, 149 spacious suites, and two … Read more

Florida Tourism Falls to Lowest Number Since 2010

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In 2020, Florida tourism has fallen to its lowest number of visitors in ten years due to the COVID-19 pandemic with only about 86.714 million tourists. Visitation had been growing steadily in the past decade from the 80.879 million tourists who visited Florida in 2009 and 82.315 million tourists in 2010. Florida has had at … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Roger Rabbit, Hades, and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Three limited-edition pins celebrating classic Disney films have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found these in Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Roger Rabbit Action Figure Pin – $29.99 Part of a new Quarterly series, the first pin features Roger Rabbit. Artfully Evil Hades Pin – $19.99 First in a new series. Magic in … Read more

Average Single-Day Ticket Price Raised in 2022 for Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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Vacation packages and tickets are now available to book for 2022 at Walt Disney World. With the release of pricing, we can see that a Walt Disney World vacation in 2022 might be a bit more expensive than in 2021. As has been the case, single-day tickets in 2022 still start at $109 and go … Read more

PHOTOS: View Disney Springs From the Air on Aerophile’s Helium Balloon

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During our trip to Disney Springs today, we took a ride on the Aerophile helium balloon. Aerophile gives guests a view of Disney Springs and EPCOT from the sky. We also got a peek at some Disney Springs construction. The balloon will sometimes be closed due to adverse weather like high wind speeds. Thankfully, the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Germany Tervis Tumbler and Drinkware Previously in Annual Passholder Shop Now Available to All Guests at EPCOT

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Several Germany Pavilion drinkware items previously only available in the Annual Passholder shop at EPCOT are now available for all guests. Plus, there’s a new Germany-themed Tervis tumbler available in the pavilion. Germany Tervis Tumbler – $39.99 This new Tervis tumbler is wrapped with the German flag. A Germany coat of arms is on one … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cast Members Spotted Riding Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom

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The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover remains closed for an extended refurbishment at Magic Kingdom, but today we spotted a couple of Cast Members riding the attraction. The PeopleMover has been undergoing various tests, including crash testing, over the past few months. People riding the PeopleMover is a good sign that the nearly year-long refurbishment is … Read more

Downtown Disney District Closed For Capacity, Guests With Dining Reservations Still Able to Enter

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Downtown Disney District has reached its max limited capacity today and is now closed to all guests except those with dining reservations. A notification in the Disneyland app informed us about the capacity update. Parking and pedestrian entry have been paused. More guests will be allowed into Downtown Disney District as soon as possible. Outdoor … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Inflating Glove Machine Allows Guests to Get Their Own Bulk Candy at Studio Sweets in Universal Studios Florida

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Since reopening at Universal Studios Florida after the COVID-19 closure, Team Members at Studio Sweets have been getting bulk candy on behalf of guests instead of allowing guests to pick it up themselves. The candy store has now introduced a new machine allowing guests to put on gloves and pick out their own candy. The … Read more

Homewood Suites by Hilton Opening at Flamingo Crossings Town Center Near Walt Disney World February 18

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Homewood Suites by Hilton will be opening this week at Flamingo Crossings Town Center near Walt Disney World. Flamingo Crossings is still growing but it promises new retail and dining locations, as well as several hotels with Disney benefits. Housing for Cast Members also recently opened. Yedla Management Company announces the opening of Homewood Suites by Hilton® for … Read more

Walt Disney World Extends Discounted Memory Maker Military Offer Through December 17

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After extending their discounted ticket offer for active and retired members of the U.S. military, Walt Disney World has now extended their discounted Memory Maker offer. Guests can now purchase a Memory Maker for the special price of $98 through December 17, 2021. It was previously only available through February 14. 4-day and 5-day Military … Read more

“Raya and the Last Dragon” Animation Experience and Sand Sculpture Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With the release of Raya and the Last Dragon just around the corner, two new experiences inspired by the film are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Beginning February 22, guests will be able to learn how to draw characters from the film at The Animation Experience in Conservation Station, including Raya’s animal sidekick Tuk Tuk. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cast Member Costumes Featuring “The Little Mermaid” Apron at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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Cast Members across Walt Disney World Resort are getting new costumes. At Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Centertown Market Cast Members have a new apron inspired by The Little Mermaid. The apron is layered over a green shirt and brown pants. Cast Members are also wearing a straw hat with an orange and green ribbon around … Read more