PHOTOS: Rivers of America Refilling Continues at Magic Kingdom

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Following a refurbishment of the Liberty Square Riverboat track, Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom continues to be refilled. The water level is higher since yesterday though not quite at its highest. Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island was also recently refurbished. We can tell where the waterline should be from the markings on dock … Read more

PHOTOS: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Closed, Firehouse Refurbishment Begins and Liberty Square Kiosk Signage Removed

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The Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card game is now permanently closed after almost eight years of operation. The beloved game allowed guests to collect trading cards and use them to defeat Disney Villains at different “portals” throughout the park. The game was stationed out of the Main Street U.S.A. firehouse, which is now closed … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Animals and Stitch Magnets Arrive at Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021

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Two new magnets have arrived in the WonderGround Gallery tent at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021. The WonderGround Gallery is also where you’ll find some incredible new Disney artwork and D-Tech phone cases. One magnet features some of our favorite animal pets and sidekicks, while the other features Stitch. Animals … Read more

WATCH: Pressing Issues Tonight at 8PM – Disneyland Annual Pass Replacements, 12 Hour Wait for Cookies, and Ranting About EPCOT Posters

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Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: Continuing our discussion last week about the demise of Disneyland Annual Passes, we now have some insight into possible replacement options, and discuss what we’d like to see. Why will people endure 12-hour waits for Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies but would never wait that long for … Read more

Eric Idle Doesn’t Remember Filming Journey Into Imagination With Figment, Reveals He’s Never Visited the Ride at EPCOT

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In a series of tweets, legendary actor Eric Idle revealed that he’s never visited Journey Into Imagination with Figment at EPCOT, in which he stars as Dr. Nigel Channing, and seems to have forgotten much of his experience working on the attraction. It started when a Twitter user sent Idle a picture of Figment and … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Almost Completely Refilled at Magic Kingdom Following Refurbishment

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A few days ago, Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom began to be refilled following a refurbishment of the Liberty Square Riverboat track. Now the river is almost completely back to its former glory. At first glance, the river may look fully refilled, but lines on poles reveal the usual waterline. This sign apologizing for … Read more

PHOTOS: New Lunar New Year Notebook Set, Mickey Mouse Plush, and Lantern Available at Downtown Disney District

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Some more new Lunar New Year merchandise has arrived at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort, joining envelopes and an Annual Passholder tumbler. Lunar New Year Notebook Set – $12.99 This set has five mini notebooks, each inspired by a different Disney character. The notebooks are inspired by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Chip, and Dale. Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “The Haunted Mansion”, “Frozen”, Dole Whip, and Other Wishables Keychains Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Wishables collectors will like these new keychains now available at Walt Disney World. Each keychain resembles a different Disney Parks Wishables plush character and we found them all in Magic Kingdom. Phineas Hitchhiking Ghost Wishables Keychain – $9.99 We found this first Wishables keychain of Phineas the Hitchhiking Ghost in Memento Mori next to The … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “The Haunted Mansion” Earrings Available at Walt Disney World

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Whether you love The Nightmare Before Christmas or The Haunted Mansion, these new earrings at Walt Disney World are perfect for fans of Halloween and Disney. The Nightmare Before Christmas Earrings – $9.99 These Magic + Mischief earrings feature Jack Skellington in a black frame. The frames have bats sitting on them and the studs … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney nuiMOs Plush and Outfits Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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After arriving at Walt Disney World earlier this week, Disney nuiMOs are now available at Disneyland Resort! These posable plush can be dressed up with different mix-and-match Disney outfits, including some designer items. Mickey Mouse Plush – $17.99 Minnie Mouse Plush – $17.99 Stitch Plush – $17.99 Angel Plush – $17.99 Daisy Duck Plush – … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Station Steps and More Demolished at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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After the roof of the Monorail station and the platform were completely removed, the stairs and some supports have also been dismantled at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The bridge connecting the Monorail station and the Great Ceremonial House is gone, leaving doors to nowhere. Of course, the doors are blocked off, as well as several … Read more

‘Olu Mel Now Meeting Guests at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

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‘Olu Mel is now meeting guests at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i. Previously known as simply ‘Olu, ‘Olu Mel is the newest friend of Duffy who made his debut at Aulani in 2018. The costumed character first appeared at Shanghai Disney Resort last fall. The additional “Mel” is short for “melody” because … Read more

Disneyland President Says New Membership Options Are “Not Designed to Limit Choice and Flexibility” Compared to Annual Passes

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In the wake of canceling the Annual Passholder program, Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland, spoke to the Orange County Register about the resort’s future membership options. Though he didn’t offer any specifics, Potrock said that the Disneyland Resort team will be using the time while Disneyland and Disney California Adventure remain closed “to develop new … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Big Feet Donald Duck and Porg Plush at Disneyland Resort

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Two new big feet plush have arrived at Disneyland Resort. You can now add Donald Duck and a Star Wars Porg to your cozy collection! Donald Duck Big Feet Plush – $26.99 Porg Big Feet Plush – $26.99 These can be found in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Will you be picking them … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition “Cuckoo for Disney” Haunted Mansion and “101 Dalmatians” Anniversary Pins at Disneyland Resort

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The first in the new “Cuckoo for Disney Pins!” collection as well as three limited-edition One Hundred and One Dalmatians 60th anniversary pins are now available at Disneyland Resort. Each One Hundred and One Dalmatians pin has a limited edition of 4,000. Pongo and Perdita Pin – $19.99 Cruella, Horace, and Jasper Pin – $19.99 … Read more

PHOTOS: Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Partially Closed for Construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now partially closed due to construction around some of the exhibits. While guests can still traverse the trail, some sections are unavailable and path directions have changed. Guests are now exiting through the trail’s entrance and entering through the trail’s exit. There are arrows on the … Read more