Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 1pm Boarding Groups Have Been Available for An Hour or More This Week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance’s boarding groups have consistently been filling up within minutes of opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In the past few days though, the 1:00 PM boarding groups have remained open for up to hours. On Wednesday, January 20, boarding groups remained available for two hours, closing at 3:00 PM. Yesterday, … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle and Flags Removed From Osceola Parkway Entrance Sign For 50th Anniversary Makeover at Walt Disney World

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Work on the Osceola Parkway entrance sign to Walt Disney World is moving quickly, with one section of the sign already being painted and primed within a few hours of our first update. Today, most of the right half of the entrance has been painted or primed. Half of Minnie’s background is now royal blue, … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Up” Pin Sets Available at Walt Disney World

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Disney has been releasing all sorts of new Up merchandise online and in parks. Now Walt Disney World has two new Up pin sets perfect for any Pixar fan and collector. Up Pin Set – $27.99 This set includes four pins representing four different Up scenes. Up Mystery Pin Set – $15.99 This mystery pin … Read more

Theme Park Hours Extended at Walt Disney World for Second Week of February

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Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended once again for February 7 through February 13, 2021. Magic Kingdom was previously operating 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. It will still be opening at 9:00 AM, but it will stay open until 8:00 PM on February 7 and until 7:00 PM … Read more

PHOTO: New “Eternals” Promo Art Gives First Look at New Costumes

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A Reddit user has discovered new promo art for Marvel’s upcoming film Eternals. The art (which looks like it’s on a merchandise tag) featuring new costumes of some of the film’s characters. We saw art of the costumes during D23 in 2019, but some have changed in the year and a half since then. From … Read more

New Secret Menu Minnie Dole Whip Watermelon Cup Available for Limited Time at Disney Springs

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A new Dole Whip flavor is available for a limited time at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs. This watermelon Dole Whip is inspired by Minnie Mouse, with her bow and ears sitting on top. It’s only available through January 31 in celebration of National Polka Dot Day. Make sure to ask a Cast Member at … Read more

PHOTOS: More Canopy Framework Installed at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

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Since we checked in yesterday, some more of the TRON Lightcycle / Run illuminated canopy framework has been installed. The new coaster towers over Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. Most of the canopy framework is complete and visible throughout Tomorrowland and Storybook Circus. Workers in high reaches have been securing sections of the canopy in the … Read more

Art of Animation/Pop Century Section of Disney Skyliner Closed for Maintenance on Sunday, January 24

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A section of the Disney Skyliner route will be unavailable to guests on Sunday, January 24 for maintenance. The update was sent to Disney Resort guests. The Disney Skyliner route leading to Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be closed. The Disney Skyliner will still run to and from Disney’s … Read more

UBS Upgrades The Walt Disney Company From Neutral to Buy Because of Higher Expectations for Disney+

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UBS has upgraded The Walt Disney Company from neutral to buy status. They have lifted Disney’s price target to $200, up from $155. Analysts said, “We believe Disney is positioned to achieve scale similar to industry leader Netflix with 340M+ global subscribers by 2024 while its premium IP creates pricing power and enables the company … Read more

PHOTOS: Workers Preparing To Finish Illuminated Canopy Framework at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

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With the illuminated canopy framework almost complete on TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom, plenty of workers were at the attraction today. There were several high reaches in raised positions throughout the construction site. Multiple workers were visible around the more completed section of framework, likely securing pieces. Though the coaster looks like … Read more

Florida Acquires Crossroads Shopping Center For $198 Million, Will Bulldoze to Build New Road to Walt Disney World

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In an eminent domain settlement, Florida has agreed to pay $198 million to acquire the Crossroads shopping center near Walt Disney World. Florida will be knocking down Crossroads in order to build a new road leading to Walt Disney World as part of the ongoing I-4 Ultimate project. We first told you about this project … Read more

Walt Disney World Laying Off More Cast Members on March 20, 2021

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Walt Disney World has filed a notice indicating they will lay off 19 Cast Members on March 20, 2021. It’s not clear if these Cast Members are part of or in addition to previously announced layoffs. Three of the Cast Members are from Celebration offices, one is from the Maingate Complex, and the other fifteen … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Being Refilled Following Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Though Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will remain closed for refurbishment through February, The Rivers of America are now being refilled with water at Magic Kingdom. When we were checking on Harper’s Mill earlier today, we saw some water pouring into the river just past The Haunted Mansion. Though there wasn’t an … Read more

PHOTOS: Hogwarts Express Closed for One-Day Maintenance at Universal Orlando Resort

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The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort—a great way for guests to quickly travel between Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure—is closed today, January 21, 2021, for maintenance. According to the refurbishment schedule, the closure should only last this one day. A sign at the front of Universal Studios Florida lets guests know … Read more

“General Construction” Permit Filed for Disney’s Contemporary Resort Refurbishment, Possible Incredibles Overlay

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Walt Disney World has filed a new permit for “general construction” at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The resort will have limited availability beginning April 2021 as refurbishment begins. It will last through September, but the extent of the refurbishment is not yet known. The contractor on the permit is Hoar Construction, which has worked on New … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Platform at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Now Completely Demolished

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After several weeks of dismantling, the Monorail platform at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has now been completely demolished. Monorails have not been stopping at the station for over two months while the refurbishment takes place. Two days ago, the roof of the station was entirely removed. Just as we now have a new crossbeam structure … Read more