PHOTOS: NEW Cinderella Castle & Main Street U.S.A. Tray Arrives at Walt Disney World

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If your kitchen is already decked out in Disney-themed items (maybe even the new Cinderella Castle cookie jar), then you’ll definitely want to add this new sponge holder to your counters. Main Street U.S.A. Tray – $17.99 As demonstrated using one of the tea cup sponges, the holder is the perfect shape to keep a … Read more

PHOTOS: Closer Look at New Key to the World Cards at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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After we learned about the new Key to the World designs debuting at Walt Disney World, we went in search of them at a resort so we could get a closer look at them. Key to the World cards act as a room key, park ticket, and credit card. They had mostly fallen out of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: WandaVision Photo-Op Opens to Legacy Passholders at Disneyland Resort

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Today, a “WandaVision” photo-op opened at Disneyland Resort, with Legacy Passholders getting first access. The photo-op is near the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop on Buena Vista Street. We got to Buena Vista Street early and saw Cast Members setting it up. There’s a tower of TVs reminiscent of the “WandaVision” poster, with a sign … Read more

Baby Horses Have Joined the Family at Tri-Circle-D Ranch in Walt Disney World

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Two baby horses have been born in the past month at Tri-Circle-D Ranch in Walt Disney World. Dr. Mark Penning posted about the births on Instagram. This week, the ranch welcomed a new Shetland pony named Patches. Patches was born to mom Fancy and will soon be greeting guests at the ranch. Obie was born … Read more

PHOTOS: Tom Sawyer Island Returns with Several Areas Now Closed at Magic Kingdom

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After closing for refurbishment in October, both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island have reopened at Magic Kingdom today. While Tom Sawyer Island did not open until 11:00 AM, we caught a few glimpses of Cast Members preparing the island and rafts while we were taking our cruise on the Liberty Belle. While … Read more

REVIEW: Mardi Gras Doughnut is Cute and Delicious at Voodoo Doughnuts in Universal CityWalk

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A new Mardi Gras-inspired doughnut is now available for a limited time at Voodoo Doughnuts in Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk. The doughnut went on sale today exclusively for Annual Passholders but will be available for everyone beginning tomorrow, February 6. Mardi Gras Doughnut – $3.75 Banana Foster: Raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and bananas … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Ride The Liberty Square Riverboat, Now Back in Operation at Magic Kingdom Following Refurbishment

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The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom has been closed since October while its underwater track was replaced and other refurbishments took place around Rivers of America. Today, the Liberty Belle returned home to Riverboat Landing and is once again taking guests on a cruise around Tom Sawyer Island. Early this morning, the Liberty Belle … Read more

Walt Disney World Debuts New Key to the World Card Designs

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Disney’s Key to the World cards can operate as a room key, park ticket, and credit card all in one. Though Walt Disney World has rarely used Key to the World cards since the introduction of MagicBands, they are still available, but now with new designs! This new set of cards each feature a different … Read more

Disney Files Patent for “Smart” Merchandise Displays

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Disney has filed a patent for “smart fixtures supporting visual merchandise designers with remote monitoring, control, and reprogramming.” The abstract of the permit is as follows: A merchandise fixture system networking a visual merchandise designer (VIVID) system with a plurality of merchandise fixtures (e.g., shelved structures, vending machines, kiosks, and the like) that are placed … Read more

PHOTOS: Osceola Parkway Entrance Archway Completely Painted Blue at Walt Disney World

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To prepare for the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom, the entrances to Walt Disney World property are being reimagined to match Cinderella Castle. Currently, workers are painting the Osceola Parkway entrance archway and making fast work of it. Work has yet to move across the street to Goofy’s sign. Minnie’s sign on the right is … Read more

PHOTOS: Class of 2021 Graduation Ear Headband and Ear Hat Available at Disneyland Resort

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A new graduation ear headband and ear hat have arrived at Disneyland Resort for the class of 2021. Graduation Ear Headband – $29.99 The ear headband is blue with sequined black Mickey ears. “Class of 2021” is embroidered on one side of the headband. A tiny graduation hat with a tassel top off the headband. … Read more

California Assembly Bill Could Speed Up Reopening of Disneyland and Other Theme Parks

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California state assembly members have proposed a new bill that would speed up the reopening of Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fulerton) announced the bill which would require the state to allow all theme parks to reopen in the same tier of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer … Read more

PHOTOS: Wires Thrown All Over and Set Piece Added to Star Wars Trading Post at Downtown Disney District

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Even more “sci-fi” themed elements have been added to the Rainforest Cafe building in Downtown Disney District to prepare for its re-opening as Star Wars Trading Post on February 19. Yesterday, Rey’s speeder was placed outside of the building, which is being re-themed to look more like a Resistance base. Wiring has now been draped … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar Available at Walt Disney World

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Cookie jars might just be the best way to bring a Disney-themed kitchen together. Last year, Walt Disney World released a Spaceship Earth jar and now they’re taking us to a land of fantasy (and cookies) with this Cinderella Castle jar. Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar – $55 The jar has all the details that make … Read more

PHOTOS: MARVEL Avengers Campus Now Lit Up at Night in Disney California Adventure

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A few days ago we gave you a closer look at MARVEL Avengers Campus, which has yet to have its grand opening while Disney California Adventure remains closed. This week, we got to see the new land lit up at night. The land is mostly visible from this courtyard off Buena Vista Street which is … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Orange Bird Spirit Jersey and Souvenir Sipper Coming to Taste of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 2021

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While visiting EPCOT today, we saw filming happening at The Citrus Blossom food studio of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. One actor was wearing a new Orange Bird Spirit Jersey and carrying a new version of the Orange Bird sipper! Let’s take a closer look. The back of the Spirit Jersey features … Read more