My Disney Experience Notifies Guests That Expedition Everest is Currently Unavailable at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Expedition Everest is currently down at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. My Disney Experience is even notifying guests that the attraction is unavailable. The message in the app states the following: On behalf of the entire team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I’d like to apologize that Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is currently unavailable. … Read more

REVIEW: New Holiday Peppermint Boba Tea at YeSake Kiosk in Disney Springs

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YeSake on the West Side of Disney Springs has a brand new holiday peppermint boba tea. We headed to the kiosk to try this seasonal treat, so read on for our review. This boba tea comes standard with almond milk instead of cow milk. We loved it, and it’s better than most boba teas we’ve … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW 2021 Open Edition Mystery Pins, Lanyards, Pin Booster Set, and Hat Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Even more 2021 merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World in time for the new year. Today we found a new hat, as well as several trading pin sets and lanyards. 2021 Hat – $27.99 This trucker hat has “2021” painted on the mesh back. 2021 Mystery Pin Set – $15.99 Mystery pin sets are … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment of Western Way Entrance Nearly Complete for 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World

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The first Walt Disney World entrance to be refurbished ahead of the resort’s 50th anniversary is the archway on Western Way. Except for a couple of details, it is now completely repainted. The new coloring matches that on Cinderella Castle and the Magic Kingdom toll plaza. The background color is now royal blue, with accents … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021 Photo-Op Displays

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The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins January 8, 2021, just a week after the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays finishes. A new permit from Walt Disney Imagineering shows that the limited festival will still have photo-ops. The general description of the permit is to “install photo-op displays.” The … Read more

PHOTOS: Wood Paneling Installed on Roof of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Since we last checked in on the construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, some changes have been made on the roof. Work on the facade continues, but looks roughly the same as a few days ago. Wood paneling has appeared on top of some of the corrugated metal panels on the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition Dooney & Bourke Italy Pavilion MagicBand Arrives at EPCOT

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Ciao! The Italy Pavilion in EPCOT has a new limited edition MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke featuring Mickey and Minnie. The box and the MagicBand are covered in Italy iconography and Italian words. This MagicBand is a limited edition of 1,500. Mickey and Minnie are dining at an Italian cafe, singing in a gondola, or … Read more

RUMOR: Disney+ is Merging With Hulu

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According to Collider, Disney is looking into merging their two streaming services, Disney+ and Hulu, into one. Disney+ recently surpassed 73 million subscribers, while Hulu has over 36 million. Folding Hulu into Disney+ could create a platform appealing to families and adults, and potentially bring the platform to over 100 million subscribers. It’s unknown what … Read more

Giraffe Calves Join Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Two baby giraffes recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are now grown enough to join the rest of the Masai giraffes on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Dr. Mark Penning shared photos of the giraffe calves, Maple and Zella, prancing in the savanna. The calves are named Maple and Zella. We learned of one of the baby giraffes … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Christmas Cupcake Shines at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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If you haven’t had enough Walt Disney World cupcakes this season, then head on over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for a brand new Christmas cupcake. You’ll find this Christmas cupcake at the Roaring Fork. Christmas Cupcake – $6.38 Spiced Cupcake with a Raspberry Filling and Vanilla Buttercream The presentation of this cupcake is lovely and … Read more

Epic Eats Reopening This Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Epic Eats, a quick-service kiosk at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will be reopening tomorrow, December 5, 2020. According to the Walt Disney World website, Epic Eats will be open 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. It is located in the Echo Lake area of the park, next to the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, and sells … Read more

Merchandise Mobile Checkout Expands to Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Disney’s new “scan and go” merchandise mobile checkout system is currently being tested at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. When it became available at Walt Disney World a few days ago, it was only testing at Mouse Gear in EPCOT, but it is now available for Everything POP at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scaffolding and Canopy Pieces Visible at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

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Despite rumors that the project is delayed and will not open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary, construction continues on TRON Lightcycle / Run. Several canopy pieces were visible waiting for installation when we visited the construction site. The curved white pieces next to the track create a framework for canopy, while the other … Read more

Disneyland Paris Reopening World of Disney and Holiday Chalets December 5 Through December 23

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Though Disneyland Paris remains closed through at least February 13, 2021, World of Disney in Disney Village will be reopening for shopping from December 5 through December 23. In addition to World of Disney, select food and merchandise chalets will be open with seasonal treats. Shopping will be available from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Cancels Sailings Departing Through February 2021

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Disney Cruise Line, which previously canceled all sailings departing through January 31, 2021, has now canceled all sailings departing through February 28, 2021. Below is the announcement from Disney Cruise Line: Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our Guests and team members. We are continuing to carefully … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Park Hours Through February 20, 2021

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Walt Disney World has released operating hours for all four theme parks through February 20, 2021. Previously, hours were released through February 13. Here are each park’s hours from February 14 through February 20: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EPCOT: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9:00 … Read more