BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity for Third Time This Week Under New Protocols

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More Christmas magic has come to Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity at approximately noon today. Holiday festivities are in full swing this week and this is the third time this week the parks have reached capacity. The parking garages have closed to additional guests, but guests staying … Read more

Disney Legend and Former Imagineer Wing Chao Appears In “The Mandalorian”

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While this week’s episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ revealed some major information (which we won’t spoil), it also had a cameo from Disney Legend and former Imagineer Wing T. Chao. Chao appeared as Governor Wing, whose village had been overtaken by the evil Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth. As Governor Wing, Chao helped the Mandalorian save … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Immunity Boost Mimosa Debuts at the Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen (roughly translated to Christmas market) asks us for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays to “Feast on très magnifique fare, wine and specialty cocktails from the France Pavilion.” How can we say non to that? Menu for Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen at the EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Voices of Liberty Return to EPCOT for Christmas Carols at the Festival of the Holidays 2020

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The Voices of Liberty are back for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. You can catch this a cappella group singing holiday songs while dressed as Dickens Carolers at the America Gardens Theater. The ambiance was especially joyful as guests were excited to see the return of Voices of Liberty to the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Gingerbread Capital City Moves to World ShowPlace (with 13 Hidden Mickeys!) for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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Though Walt Disney World resort hotel gingerbread displays have all been canceled this year, the Gingerbread Capital City is back at EPCOT for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020. This patriotic display pays sweet homage to some of the nation’s most iconic landmarks, including the United States Capitol Building, the Martin Luther … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Arrives in World Showcase for Christmas 2020 at EPCOT

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He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, and now he’s arrived at EPCOT! Santa Claus has joined the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in his own promenade around World Showcase. This is just one of many holiday festivities now at EPCOT. Santa’s cavalcade is led by four ribbon dancers. Santa himself … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW MagicBand, Spirit Jersey, Cookie Stroll Jar, and More Merch for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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The mascots of this year’s Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays are Chip and Dale, which means you can find them all over the brand-new festival merchandise. We already picked up our pins, but now we’re shopping for MagicBands, Spirit Jerseys, and more. LE 1,500 MagicBand – $34.99 Holiday Cookie Stroll Jar – … Read more

PHOTOS: Full Guide to the NEW Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt 2020 at EPCOT

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At this year’s Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, guests can help Olaf from Frozen hunt for holiday traditions around World Showcase. With Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition, guests can purchase a scavenger hunt map and stickers, then search for Olaf and his sled throughout World Showcase pavilions. Scavenger hunt maps are $7.99 and … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition Pins Released for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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It’s time to deck the halls! The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starts today, which means new food and new merchandise. We collected all of the festive new limited edition and limited release pins just released at Mouse Gear. Limited edition pins are not available at Pin Trading Headquarters next to Spaceship … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: NEW Mickey & Friends Holiday World Tour at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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Mickey, Minnie, and all their friends are making their way around World Showcase in their holiday best for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour is one of many festival offerings beginning today. Goofy and Pluto led the cavalcade. Goofy was in a new blue outfit, … Read more

Walt Disney World Releases Park Hours Through February 13, 2021

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Walt Disney World has released operating hours for all four theme parks through February 13, 2021. Previously, hours were released through February 6. Here are each park’s hours from February 7 through February 13: 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 … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: See Anna and Elsa in the NEW Frozen Holiday Promenade for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

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Anna and Elsa have joined the festivities at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in a new version of the Frozen promenade. While this was billed as a “new” offering for this year’s Festival of the Holidays, it’s only slightly modified from the usual Frozen cavalcade that takes place daily at EPCOT, … Read more

Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours For December, Including New Year’s Eve

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Walt Disney World has extended park hours for some days in mid-December and New Year’s Eve, with some parks opening earlier and closing later. Below is the full list of new hours. Magic Kingdom December 6, 11-13, 18-19: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (previously opening at 9:00 AM) December 7-10, 14-17: 8:00 AM to 10:00 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Marie, 101 Dalmatians, and Mickey Mouse Sherpa Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World

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It’s time to bundle up for the cooler months with some cozy new sherpa items featuring Marie from The Aristocats, Patch the dalmatian, and Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse Sherpa Jacket – $69.99 This jacket zips up and is covered in Mickey Mouse clothing items. Marie Sherpa Jacket – $69.99 Marie sits on this pink sherpa … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Glass by Shag Arrives at Walt Disney World

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The Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar collection by Shag was released at Walt Disney World earlier this month, but a new item has just appeared. This glass cup featuring the collection’s artwork was available at Disney Springs. One side of the cup reads “Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.” Faces from the “In the Enchanted Tiki … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Mickey Mouse 2021 Christmas Ornaments Now Available at Walt Disney World

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With 2021 just around the corner, we’re starting to see more merchandise for the new year at Walt Disney World. 2021 calendars first appeared this summer, for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, but these Christmas ornaments are the perfect purchase for the winter. Mickey and Icons Ornament – $26.99 This ornament is shaped … Read more