PHOTOS: Morocco Pavilion Shops and Restaurants Now Closed, Refurbishments Underway Ahead of Disney Ownership at EPCOT

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After a number of internal issues, Walt Disney World is officially assuming operations of all Morocco Pavilion businesses at EPCOT, including all food & beverage and merchandise locations. Since the announcement in October, there have been signs of various businesses in the Morocco Pavilion closing and undergoing refurbishment. When we stopped by today, painting was going … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Water is Now Flowing from the New EPCOT Entrance Fountain

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We’ve been keeping a close eye on the new entrance fountain in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT for several months. While construction continues throughout the park, the fountain is the one of the last pieces of EPCOT’s refurbished entrance remaining to be finished. The fountain, which has three lucite pylons in the center, was … Read more

REVIEW: Breakfast Family Style at Trattoria del Porto is A Surprisingly Good Deal at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Universal Orlando Resort

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With the reopening of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, we’re revisiting the hotel’s many restaurants. We swung by Sal’s Market Deli and Bice Ristorante, and now we’re sitting down for breakfast at Trattoria del Porto. Trattoria del Porto Seating and Ambiance Trattoria del Porto is usually a buffet, so the dining experience … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Aerial Look at “Arendelle: World of Frozen” Construction at Hong Kong Disneyland

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Thanks to Disney Magical Kingdom Blog, we have an aerial look at the construction of Arendelle: World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland. For now, the land largely still looks like a construction site. Hong Kong Disneyland’s reimagined Castle of Magical Dreams finally opened in late November. The new Frozen-inspired land will be behind the … Read more

Orlando Food Bank For Laid Off Walt Disney World Cast Members In Danger of Closing

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In May, UNITE HERE Local 737, a union for Cast Members, opened an Orlando food bank for laid-off Cast Members. Unfortunately, the food bank is now in danger of closing due to a lack of food and financial support. The Walt Disney Company has now laid off 32,000 Cast Members from Disneyland Resort and Walt … Read more

REVIEW: Drink and Be Merry with NEW “Festive Spirits” Specialty Cocktails at The Wave Lounge in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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The Wave Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has a new menu of “Festive Spirits” cocktails for the holidays. Any cocktail lover will want to try these out. Read on for our festive review! Santa Colada – $14 Served in a tall glass with ice and a green sugar crystal rim, the Santa Colada contains Parrot … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Norway Pavilion Apparel and Merchandise Arrives at EPCOT

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Celebrate the spirit of Norway this winter with new apparel available at the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT. All of this new winter wear can be found in The Fjording. Long-Sleeve Pocket Tee – $39.99 “Visit Norway” Tee – $24.99 We’ve seen some ski-themed Mickey Mouse merchandise before. Long-Sleeve Tee – $34.99 Minnie Mouse Women’s Tee … Read more

REVIEW: New Chocolate Mickey Christmas Tart at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2021

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Holiday Hearth has added a new treat to their menu at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays: the Chocolate Mickey Tart. Chocolate Mickey Tart – $4.50 If you love brownie batter, then rejoice! This tart is perfect for you. The shell is crumbly, but perfect. It’s firm enough to keep its shape … Read more

PHOTOS: New National Geographic Floral and Crystalline Face Masks Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Two new face masks from National Geographic have arrived at Walt Disney World. Each mask features the simple square National Geographic logo over a wonder of nature. National Geographic Floral Mask – $9.99 National Geographic White Crystalline Mask – $9.99 We found these at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Each mask is $9.99 as face mask prices … Read more

SHOP: NEW “Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears” Funko Pops Available for Pre-Order

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If you’re nostalgic for gummy bears and 80s cartoons, then Funko has you covered with new Funko Pops based on Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears. The upcoming collection features the following Gummi-Glen bears: Sunni, Gruffi, Cubbi, Zummi, and Tummi. Though they won’t be widely available until February 2021, you can pre-order these bears from … Read more

“Spider-Man 3” Reportedly Bringing Back Andrew Garfield, Kirsten Dunst, and Alfred Molina For Potential Live-Action Spider-Verse

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The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Alfred Molina, who played Doctor Octopus in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2, is confirmed to be returning in the new franchise’s currently untitled Spider-Man 3. We learned in October that Jamie Foxx would also be returning to the series as Electro, who he played in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. New rumors … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Pandora – The World of Avatar Face Masks Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Sivako! Disney’s Animal Kingdom has three new Pandora – The World of Avatar face masks so you can truly immerse yourself in the land. Each face mask has a blue base, but a different main design. The first mask resembles a Na’vi person. It has their characteristic dark blue stripes on the edges of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions Demolition Fully Exposed at EPCOT with Even More Walls and Tarps Removed

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When we last checked in on demolition at EPCOT, it was clear the old Innoventions West building was almost completely gutted. Meanwhile, refurbishment continues inside the Innoventions East and Electric Umbrella building, which is the future location of Starbucks and a new restaurant. The interior of Innoventions East has been stripped down to the bare … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition “Toy Story” 25th Anniversary, “Tangled” 10th Anniversary, and Dapper Day 2020 Pins at Walt Disney World

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Toy Story and the 10th anniversary of Tangled. Disney has had a bunch of new merchandise to celebrate both films. There are now limited-edition pins for Toy Story and Tangled, along with a “Fine and Dandy 2020” pin, available at Walt Disney World. Limited Edition Woody and Buzz … Read more

REVIEW: Say “Mele Kalikimaka” to New Tiki and Stitch Gingerbread Cookies at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Say “mele kalikimaka” to your ‘ohana with two new gingerbread cookies at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for the holiday season. These gingerbread cookies are actually the same cookie, just different sizes and decorated differently. The decorations for both cookies are printed on a sheet of frosting or fondant, which had no real flavor itself, but … Read more

PHOTOS: New 30% Off Discount Now Available on Most Holiday Merchandise at the Magic Kingdom

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Most holiday merchandise at Magic Kingdom is now 30% off! The sale specifically includes headwear, apparel, tabletop, plush, and toys. We found the sale being advertised throughout the Emporium on Main Street U.S.A., where most holiday merchandise is available. We also saw the sale in Uptown Jewelers across the street. Check out our posts below … Read more