PHOTOS: New Walt Disney “Steamboat Willie” Mickey Limited Release MagicBand at Walt Disney World

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A new MagicBand celebrating the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, “Steamboat Willie”, and the man behind the mouse is now available at Walt Disney World. One end of the MagicBand features Walt Disney drawing Mickey Mouse as “Steamboat Willie.” The other end has Mickey Mouse driving his steamboat in the famous cartoon. We found this MagicBand … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Continues on Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Monorail Station

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s Monorail station closed early last month as the extensive refurbishment of the resort continues. The Monorail is still driving through the station, but not stopping during construction on the station and the Great Ceremonial House. More crossbeams have been added to the top of the Great Ceremonial House. The new structure … Read more

PHOTOS: New Fuzzy Snowflake Minnie Ear Headband Flurries Into Walt Disney World

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As it gets colder here in Florida, guests at Walt Disney World will want to start bundling up. Ear headbands may not be the best accessory for keeping warm, but these fuzzy new snowflake ears are sure to give you a cozy feeling. The ears and outside of the headband are lined with fuzzy fabric. … Read more

PHOTOS: After 2 Years Closed, Construction Walls & Tarps Rise On Walt Disney World Railroad Station in Magic Kingdom Ahead of 50th Anniversary

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The Walt Disney World Railroad in Magic Kingdom has been closed for two years as of this week as construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run continues near the track. Construction walls and scrims have now gone up around the Main Street U.S.A. station. The construction walls are visible around the front of the station just … Read more

VIDEO: New Holiday Announcement Reminds Guests of Health Procedures on Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort

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Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure has a new safety announcement reminding guests of various required health procedures, featuring none other than the voice of Disneyland Resort, Bill Rogers. Here is a transcript of the announcement: On behalf of the Orange County Health Care Agency, we remind you to take some simple steps to … Read more

Radio Disney Shutting Down in Early 2021 as Company-wide Restructuring Continues

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Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country will be shutting down in the first quarter of 2021. This is the latest move in Disney’s restructuring to focus more on streaming. Radio Disney first launched in 1996 as a terrestrial network and expanded to satellite radio and more platforms over the years. In 2005, it was available … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Characters Return to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for Socially-Distanced Pop-Up Experiences

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After we spotted the brand new character RV outside Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Pluto and Goofy stepped out to greet guests! Goofy and Pluto went into the grassy area behind the resort’s entrance hedges, so they could remain socially distanced. This is part of a new effort to have pop-up character experiences at Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “Caravanning ‘Round The World” Character RV Spotted at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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A special “Caravanning ‘Round The World” RV has been spotted at Walt Disney World Resort with the start of new, socially-distanced pop-up character experiences at select hotels. We spotted the RV parked out by Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. This colorful RV is covered in autographs from Mickey and friends, because that’s who travels inside of … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West Completely Gutted Amidst EPCOT Construction

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The Innoventions buildings at EPCOT are being slowly demolished to make way for new attractions as well as dining, shopping, and festival locations. Now, the Innoventions West building appears to have been completely gutted. Innoventions East is mostly empty, and some workers were visible inside. Electric Umbrella and Mouse Gear next door are also under … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Embroidered Mexico Pavilion Minnie Ear Headband Arrives at EPCOT

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A new Minnie Mouse ear headband is now available in the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. The embroidered ears are reminiscent of traditional Mexican dresses and skirts. The base color of the ears and headband is black. The ears have red trim. And the inside of the headband is red. There are embroidered designs (and some … Read more

Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Discount Now Available at Select Booths for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can now get a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at select Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kitchens in the evenings. The discount is available from 7:00 PM through park close, which is usually 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM. Guests cannot receive the discount … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “The Three Caballeros” and Mickey & Minnie Merchandise Arrives at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT

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The Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT has a plethora of new merchandise, including shirts, an ornament, and more. These new items feature the pavilion’s logo, as well as Mickey and Minnie in their animated style—almost like the “Felíz Cumpleaños” short. There’s even a full set of “The Three Caballeros” merch! Let’s take a closer look. Cropped … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Christmas Cookie Butter Milkshake at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Disney’s Beach Club Resort

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If you head over to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort this winter, you’ll find a brand new Christmas-inspired Cookie Butter Milkshake, piled high with a bright red and green cupcake. We ordered from the to-go window. Don’t worry, the milkshake still comes just as Instagram-able as if you ordered inside. … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition Holiday 2020 Boxed Pins, Nightmare Before Christmas Celebrate Today Pin, and “I Collect” Muppets Pin Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Several new limited edition pins have arrived in time for the holidays at Walt Disney World. Mystery Gift Box Pins – LE 3000 – $17.99 These gift boxes include one of four revealed pins and one of four mystery pins. The four revealed pins to choose from feature Aladdin, Stitch, Pascal, and Tinker Bell. Set … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More New 2021 Christmas Ornaments Arrive at Walt Disney World

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We spotted a couple of 2021 Christmas ornaments last week, and now three more have appeared at Walt Disney World. These ornaments all have the similar color blocking with Mickey Mouse as a centerpiece. 2021 Ear Hat Ornament – $22.99 This first ornament has Mickey on one side, with “2021” on the ears of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Plastic Dividers Installed on Friendship Boats at EPCOT

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The Friendship Boats that sail across World Showcase Lagoon resumed operation with social distancing measures immediately after EPCOT reopened in July. The boats now have an extra precaution of Plexiglass dividers between each row, which allows for a higher capacity. The Plexiglass dividers are similar to those we’ve seen on some attractions, such as Star … Read more