PHOTOS: “The Haunted Mansion” Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Arrives at Disney Springs

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The Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection for The Haunted Mansion is now at Disney Springs, after launching at Sir Mickey’s in Magic Kingdom last week. A table with all the collection’s items was set up in the plush section of World of Disney. You can view more pictures of each Haunted Mansion item here. … Read more

UPDATE: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Resumes Boat Transportation to the Magic Kingdom

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With the Monorail station now closed, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has opened up boat service direct to Magic Kingdom. This morning, boat service was not available and guests had the options to take a bus or walk to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Guests can line up on social distancing markers to the side of … Read more

PHOTOS: Rivers of America Almost Completely Drained For Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are closed for refurbishment through the end of February. In preparation for the refurbishment, the Rivers of America has slowly been drained, and is now almost completely empty. There are some large puddles of water remaining, which ducks are happily still floating in. The Liberty Square Riverboat … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “Guardians of the Galaxy” Interactive Talking Groot and Bluetooth Speaker Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Throw your own dance party with this new interactive Groot and themed Bluetooth speaker, now available at Walt Disney World. The box is labeled Flora Colossus, which is Groot’s species. This Groot can sit or stand on your shoulder, but he does so much more than a standard shoulder plush. Interactive Groot recognizes and responds … Read more

PHOTOS: Frozen Ever After Now Closed for Refurbishment at the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT

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Beginning today, Frozen Ever After in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion is closed for refurbishment. The short refurbishment will last through November 6. The work being done is unspecified. Other Frozen fun is still available in the form of the cavalcade at EPCOT and “For the First Time in Forever – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

PHOTOS: “Harmonious” Barge Arm Seen Raised as Construction Continues at EPCOT

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Construction continues backstage at EPCOT on “Harmonious”, the upcoming nighttime spectacular. While riding the Disney Skyliner recently, we noticed that one of the barges had its rotating arm raised up during construction. The arm is visible directly to the left of the red crane. Of course, the giant centerpiece barge is still visible to the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “Harry Potter” Chocolate Frog Box Face Mask Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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A new face mask available at Universal Orlando Resort resembles the beautiful chocolate frog packaging designed by MinaLima for the Harry Potter films. Universal previously released a face mask with a chocolate frog on it that says “Watch out for jumping frogs.” This mask features the pentagon-shaped candy box with gold accents. Design elements from … Read more

PHOTOS: Great Scott! NEW “Back to the Future” Retro Universal Studios Marquee Face Mask Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

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Great Scott! The latest retro face mask available at Universal Orlando Resort is inspired by Back to the Future and Universal Studios Florida’s old Back to the Future: The Ride. The mask features the retro neon Universal Studios Florida marquee against a starry night sky. Above the marquee is the DeLorean time machine flying away … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour A Remodeled “The Little Mermaid” Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

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With the reopening of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, we were surprised to find that our The Little Mermaid room had been remodeled during the resort’s over seven-month closure. Join us as we go under the sea for this room tour! The previous Full-size beds have been replaced with plush new Queen-size mattresses. The new … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, and “The Haunted Mansion” No-Touch Door Opener Keychains Arrive at Walt Disney World

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In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to keep your hands clean. That’s where door hook keychains come in, allowing you to safely open a door without touching any germ-ridden handles. Walt Disney World has introduced their own versions of these keychains, now available at Magic Kingdom. Mickey Hook Keychain … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reopens at Walt Disney World

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has reopened with new health and safety measures after being closed for over seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Animation Hall There are plenty of social distancing markers leading into the resort. Inside, frequent signs remind guests to remain socially distanced and follow guidelines. Check-in kiosks have Plexiglass barriers … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition 2020 Christmas Holiday Resort Exclusive Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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The newly reopened Art of Animation held some surprises for us, mainly all of the 2020 holiday pins for Walt Disney World resort hotels. These limited edition annual pins each feature a different character (or two!) representing a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. They range from a limited edition of 750 to 3,500. Let’s take … Read more

PHOTOS: New Aerial Images Show Additional “Harmonious” Video Screen Panels Installed on Barges at EPCOT

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Thanks for our eye in the skies, @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we have new aerial angles of the Harmonious barges currently under construction behind EPCOT. These images show more giant video screen panels that will be used during the new nighttime spectacular. The paneling of the screens is not yet complete on all four barges, but … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Porg Plush Keychain, Jumbo Holochess Pin, and Limited Release MagicBands Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Even more Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise has arrived in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Porg Keychain – $12.99 Limited Release Holochess/Dejarik Jumbo Pin – $59.99 We also found this pin at Disneyland Resort last week. Limited Release Resist and First Order MagicBands – $29.99 each Choose between the Resistance and the First Order … Read more

REVIEW: Hot Butterbeer Returns to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

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Florida may not yet have reached winter weather, but that won’t stop Universal Orlando Resort from serving hot Butterbeer in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter again. We visited The Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley to get a sip of this warm brew. The line was long, but we knew it would be worth it. … Read more

PHOTOS: Anyone Can Cook with the NEW Chef Remy “Ratatouille” Dress at Walt Disney World

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Anyone can cook, and you’ll never forget that with this new Chef Remy, from Ratatouille, dress by The Dress Shop now available at Walt Disney World. This white and blue dress has a double-breasted top resembling a chef’s shirt. Remy and his brother Emile are peeking out of the dress pockets. The skirt is lined … Read more