VIDEO: Animals Smash 2020 Pumpkins on New Year’s Eve at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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In a new video from Disney, the residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom are smashing 2020-branded pumpkins, watermelons, and more in celebration of new year’s eve! As Scott Terrell, Director of Animal & Science Operations at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, says on Disney Parks Blog, the destruction is a great enrichment activity for the animals. … Read more

REVIEW: New Year’s Donut at Voodoo Doughnut in Universal CityWalk Orlando Is So Bad, It Belongs in 2020

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Voodoo Doughnut at Universal CityWalk has a new holiday doughnut in its lineup. We’ve already reviewed the snowman and ornament doughnuts, now we’re trying the special new year doughnut, which is only available through January 3, 2021. This rectangular fried yeast donut is filled with raspberry white mocha whipped cream, dipped in chocolate icing, and … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW PeopleMover Pull Back Ride Vehicle Toy Now Available at Walt Disney World

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While the real-life Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover may not have reopened yet, guests can now buy their own PeopleMover toy at Walt Disney World. This pullback toy is one blue and gray PeopleMover car that zooms forward after pulling it backwards. Mickey and Minnie sit with their arms around each other inside the PeopleMover car. … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Offering New Year’s Eve Charcuterie Board, Mini Campfire Cupcake & Cookie Platter, Special Activities, and More

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Though New Year’s Eve is a little different this year, Walt Disney World Resort hotels are doing their best to make up for the lack of fireworks with their own celebrations. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has several socially distanced activities and treats available today. At any Walt Disney World hotel, you’ll find a list of activities … Read more

PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Truffles Package Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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Walt Disney World Resort hotels are offering guests a special package for ringing in the new year. This package, available at most quick-service hotel locations, includes sparkling wine and chocolate truffles. Guests at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Resorts will get a bottle of Ruffino Prosecco D.O.C., while guests at the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Meeko and Angel Disney Park Pals Now Available at Walt Disney World

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It’s been a while since we spotted some new Disney Park Pals figures. In November, the first series of Park Pals Collectabuilds arrived at Disneyland Resort. Now, two new Park Pals figures have shown up at Walt Disney World. If you’re a fan of Lilo & Stitch or Pocahontas, you’re going to want to pick … Read more

REVIEW: New Year’s Eve Raspberry Rosé Dole Whip Float at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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If you’re looking for some sparkling wine for New Year’s Eve, why not consider having it in Dole Whip form? This very special (and boozy) New Year’s Eve Raspberry Dole Whip is available today only at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. New Year’s Eve Raspberry Dole Whip Float – $15 With Rosa Regale Sparkling Wine, Topped … Read more

REVIEW: New Year’s Eve Strawberry Champagne Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is Worth a Toast

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Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has the perfect New Year’s Eve cupcake to top off your midnight celebrations. Keep reading for our review of this limited edition snack. New Year’s Eve Cupcake – $5.99 This chocolate cupcake is topped with edible gold and silver glitter, which remind us of New Year’s confetti. The … Read more

Hours Released for Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs Through March 20, 2021

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Walt Disney World has released its theme park and Disney Springs hours through March 20, 2021. Hours were previously released through March 13. Magic Kingdom will continue to be open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. EPCOT will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM all week. The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden … Read more

Theme Park Hours Extended in Late January at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World continues to extend its theme park hours in January. The hours for January 17 through January 23 were initially released in November, but Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are now staying open later and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are opening earlier. Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Previously 9:00 … Read more

TONIGHT: Don’t Miss Our Livestreams from EPCOT & Disney’s Boardwalk to Ring In 2021, Plus Enjoy Classic Fireworks and Disney Music All Night Long!

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Ring in 2021 with WDWNT! Today, we’ll have several livestreams counting down to the new year, so check out the full schedule below. 2:00 PM – EPCOT Livestream with Tom on WDWNT’s YouTube Channel First, you’ll be able to watch Tom live at EPCOT this afternoon beginning at 2:00 PM ET. You can go directly … Read more

Shanghai Disney Resort Shares New Fifth Anniversary Logo During New Year’s Eve Celebration

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Shanghai Disney Resort revealed the logo for their upcoming fifth anniversary during their New Year’s Eve celebration. Shanghai Disney Resort welcomed the New Year in grand Disney style, with a celebratory nighttime show including special fireworks, culminating in the surprise reveal of its Fifth Anniversary logo. The debut of the logo, which illuminated the world’s … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Massive Crowds Descend Upon Universal Orlando Resort For New Year’s Eve; Theme Parks Not Yet Closed for Capacity

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Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have been reaching capacity almost daily for the past two weeks. The crowds seem even worse today for New Year’s Eve, though Universal Orlando Resort has not yet announced the parks are closed. We were at Universal Studios Florida bright and early, as was seemingly everyone else. … Read more

Disney Springs Reminding Guests of 11:00 PM Closure for New Year’s Eve

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It may be New Year’s Eve, but Walt Disney World is not keeping their theme parks or Disney Springs open until midnight. In fact, Disney Springs is reminding guests that they will only be open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, at which point entertainment will end. Disney Springs tweeted out some “tips to plan … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “The Haunted Mansion” Light-Up Gargoyle Statue Materializes at Walt Disney World

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Guests can now build their own Haunted Mansion with a light-up gargoyle figure now available at Walt Disney World. These gargoyles appear in the stretching room of The Haunted Mansion, lighting the way for foolish mortals passing through. Just like their counterparts in the mansion, these figures have a candle in each hand. The figure … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Opening Skechers Shoe Store with Exclusive Products in Zootopia Land

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Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that they are entering a new alliance with Skechers. Together, they have created the special “Shi-Kechers” branding exclusively for the upcoming animal-themed Zootopia land. Shanghai Disney Resort and SKECHERS jointly announced today that the two brands had entered into a multi-year resort alliance, seeing the leading sports brand become an … Read more