REVIEW: Bratwurst Added to Germany Tasting Booth at the Mardi Gras 2021 International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida

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The Germany tasting booth at the Mardi Gras 2021 International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida has added a new item to the menu. Previously, there was only a vegan bratwurst available but there is now a real one. Read on for our review. Bratwurst with Beer Braised Onions: Bratwurst, beer braised onions, spicy … Read more

PHOTOS: Silver Framework Added to Circular “Harmonious” Centerpiece Barge at EPCOT

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While multiple barges have made their way into World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT for the upcoming Harmonious nighttime spectacular, the show’s circular centerpiece has yet to leave the backstage construction site. It’s just barely visible during Disney Skyliner trips and today we noticed something a little different. A framework of silver has been added around … Read more

Operating Hours Released Through May 1, 2021 for Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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Operating hours have just been posted for Walt Disney World theme parks through Saturday, May 1, 2021. Here are the hours for each park from April 25 through May 1: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EPCOT: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9:00 … Read more

Theme Park Hours Extended for First Week of March at Walt Disney World

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Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended for the first week of March, from February 28 through March 6, 2021. Magic Kingdom was previously scheduled to open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It will still be opening at 9:00 AM daily and will now close at 7:00 PM. EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Monorail Red Returns from Refurbishment with Black Deltas and New Interior at Walt Disney World

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Monorail Red has returned to its rotation on the Express Monorail route with a new look. The interior has been completely refurbished, while the exterior now has black deltas along the red stripe (the inverse of Monorail Black, which was refurbished in 2019). The black deltas are periodically through the train. The red stripe is … Read more

PHOTOS: Dividers Added to Wildlife Express Train for Higher Capacity at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Wildlife Express Train to and from Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now has small Plexiglass dividers. The front rows of the train still remain closed even with the addition of the dividers. The dividers are along the back row, sticking out across the seats. With the dividers, more guests can be safely … Read more

White House States There are No Plans to Restrict Domestic Air Travel

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Following an earlier report that the White House was considering restricting domestic air travel to Florida, the White House has stated no such plans are in the works. The discussion was sparked by cases of the highly contagious strain of COVID-19 first detected in the U.K. rising in Florida. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, … Read more

PHOTOS: Another Segment of “Leave A Legacy” Panels Installed at EPCOT

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The final panel of the new Leave A Legacy walls has been installed outside the EPCOT entrance. The walls create a rainbow of colors meant to match EPCOT’s new aesthetic. Yesterday, there was still scrim at one end of the West Entrance wall, but panel 452 and another instruction panel have been installed. There are … Read more

BREAKING: Visible Fire Extinguished at Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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A brief fire erupted at Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Universal’s Islands of Adventure this morning. We spotted the fire from across the lagoon and could hear shouting. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges is currently closed for refurbishment so no guests would have been in this area. The fire sent up a plume of … Read more

REVIEW: Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cupcake Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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Select Walt Disney World Resort hotels (and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort) have a new cupcake available this weekend only to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The “Call Me Sweetheart” cupcake is available at several hotels but we picked it up at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Call Me Sweetheart – $5.49 Chocolate cupcake filled with hazelnut cream topped … Read more

Disney+ Reaches 94.9 Million Subscribers, Average Revenue Per User Drops

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Disney+ continues to be a juggernaut of streaming, surpassing 94.9 million subscribers as of December 31. ESPN+ has reached 12.1 million subscribers, almost doubling from a year ago, and Hulu reached 39.4 million subscribers. The Walt Disney Company has shifted focus to streaming, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with tons of new projects announced for … Read more

“The Captain’s Sing-Along” Dueling Piano Brunch Coming to The Boathouse at Disney Springs

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The Boathouse at Disney Springs will have a new brunch beginning Sunday, February 21. The Captain’s Sing Along Brunch will feature a new menu and dueling pianos. The new menu will include a twist on their rolls and speciality beverages. Plus, if you go to The Captain’s Sing Along Brunch in a captain’s hat or … Read more

PHOTOS: Roof Removal Begins on Art of Disney Section of Innoventions West at EPCOT

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Much of the roof of Innoventions West has been removed as the building is slowly demolished in EPCOT. Since yesterday, roof removal has begun on the Art of Disney section of the building. An overhang previously ran across the front of this building, and a piece of it remains to the right. There’s actually now … Read more

PHOTOS: West Entrance “Leave A Legacy” Panels Now Installed at EPCOT

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This week, the new version of “Leave A Legacy” has finally been unveiled at EPCOT. Most of the panels are to the left before entering EPCOT, but now panels to the right have been installed. This wall of panels is next to the Monorail station and are for numbers 401 to 451. Instructions for how … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding and Scrims Erected at Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom

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A few days ago, construction walls were erected around a portion of the exterior Peter Pan’s Flight queue in Magic Kingdom. The construction walls have since expanded towards the front of the building. Now, scaffolding and scrim have been erected between the queue facade and Columbia Harbour House. The construction walls cover the wall with … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Copper Creek Two-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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While the bulk of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge remains closed until June, Disney Vacation Club members can still stay in the Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas. Join us on a tour of our own two-bedroom Copper Creek Villa at this rustic resort inspired by the Pacific Northwest, by first watching our video below and … Read more