New Blind Pack “Love Series” Collectible Keys Coming to Disney Springs and shopDisney on January 30

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A new series of collectible keys is coming to Disney Springs and shopDisney just in time for Valentine’s Day. This “Love Series” features six keys inspired by these Disney films: The Aristocats, Bambi, Dumbo, Lady and the Tramp, and The Lion King. There is one mystery key. The keys come in blind packs, so you … Read more

United States Travel Restrictions Renewed for the UK, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, and Much of Europe

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President Joe Biden has signed an executive order renewing the COVID-19 travel restrictions that were scheduled to be lifted today. Restrictions have been in place since March 13, 2020, severely affecting travel to and from U.S.A. theme parks. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a White House press conference, “On advice of our administration’s medical … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Partners Statue & Cinderella Castle Tee Available at Walt Disney World

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A new tee featuring the Partners Statue and Cinderella Castle is now available at Walt Disney World. Partners Statue Tee – $24.99 This heather grey tee has the statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse silhouetted against the castle, which is itself a white silhouette. The Walt Disney World logo is in the bottom corner … Read more

Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Only Open on Weekends Beginning February 1 at Magic Kingdom

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Beginning February 1, Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant in Magic Kingdom will be closed on weekdays and only operate Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tomorrowland Terrace reopened last month serving menu items from Columbia Harbour House from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. It will continue to operate from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekends for all … Read more

Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Closing for Maintenance February 15

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The Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will be closing for maintenance on February 15 and remain closed through early March. Here is the notice from Walt Disney World’s website: The Hippy Dippy Pool will be unavailable February 15 through early March 2021 while it undergoes maintenance work. The other themed pools will … Read more

PHOTOS: Facade of New Club Cool Now Visible; New Support Structures Appear at MouseGear, Former Electric Umbrella at EPCOT

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While we’ve been focused on the refurbishment of Mouse Gear, as well as the demolition of Innoventions West, work continues on the expected future Club Cool location as well. Club Cool will be housed directly next to Mouse Gear in this bypass, where there used to be FastPass+ kiosks. The floor to ceiling windows are … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Promotional Filming Happening with Actual Riders at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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While raptors continue to be added and set-dressing finished, testing of Jurassic World VelociCoaster continues with actual riders on the attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. These riders are actually being filmed for commercials and other promotional materials. Riders are not wearing masks as Universal wants to capture footage they can use for years to … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release “Beauty and the Beast” Series of “Stitch Crashes Disney” Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World

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The first series of the new Stitch Crashes Disney collection has crashed into Walt Disney World after debuting on shopDisney. In addition to being available at Disney Springs, the Beauty and the Beast series is also available at Magic Kingdom. The limited release series includes a plush, MagicBand, and pin. Limited Release Stitch Plush – … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Wallpaper Phone PopWallet Available at Walt Disney World

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You can now decorate your phone just like The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom with this new PopWallet accessory. The Haunted Mansion PopWallet – $29.99 The PopWallet features the purple Haunted Mansion wallpaper. The accessory acts as a small wallet, grip, and stand. We found this in Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check … Read more

PHOTOS: New Magic Kingdom Guide Map Debuts With Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Removed, Dining Locations Added, and Other Changes

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A new guide map debuted at Magic Kingdom today, with several small changes. This map has the reimagined Cinderella Castle and the Partners Statue framed on the front. In the first flap is information about mobile ordering, park rules, and Walt Disney World Resort transportation. The latter section now lists the walking path to Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Mardi Gras and Velociraptor Face Masks Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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There are three new face masks available at Universal Orlando Resort celebrating two upcoming events: Mardi Gras and the opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras Mask – $8 The purple Mardi Gras mask has colorful beads and coins surrounding a Universal Studios Florida marquee. The straps and inside of the mask … Read more

BREAKING: Regional Stay-At-Home Order Lifted in Southern California, Dining Can Reopen at Downtown Disney District and Universal CityWalk

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The regional stay-at-home order for Southern California has been lifted as of today, January 25, which lifts restrictions from Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. “This action allows all counties statewide to return to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Cars Crashing Into Each Other During Testing at Magic Kingdom

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During testing of the still closed Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, cars are now crashing into each other. The crashes seem like they might be a purposeful part of testing to ensure no accidental crashes would result in serious issues. Watch our video of the crash testing below: You may recall that there has been some … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Open Edition Disney Princess Autograph Pins Available at Walt Disney World

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Though we can’t currently get autographs from characters, we can still collect pins. This new series of open edition pins available at Walt Disney World features the autograph of each Disney Princess, along with the princess herself and Cinderella Castle. Rapunzel Autograph Pin – $12.99 The Cinderella Castle silhouette has been colored to match each … Read more

Disney+ Removes “The Aristocats”, “Peter Pan”, “Dumbo”, and “Swiss Family Robinson” Movies From Children’s Profiles Due to Negative Cultural Depictions

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In their continued effort to promote diversity and inclusion, Disney has made select films unavailable on children’s Disney+ profiles due to negative cultural depictions, particularly racist stereotypes. The films are still available on standard Disney+ profiles with a content advisory warning directing viewers to www.disney.com/StoriesMatter. The films now unavailable on children’s profiles are The Aristocats, … Read more

Disney Gift Card Website Upgrade Pushed to February 3

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Disney Gift Card previously announced that DisneyGiftCard.com would be receiving an upgrade rendering accounts unavailable, after which guests could use their standard Disney account login. The upgrade was originally scheduled for January 20 but has been moved to February 3, 2021. Below is the full notice from Disney Gift Card: DisneyGiftCard.com will be upgraded on … Read more