BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity for Second Day in a Row

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For the second day in a row, both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have reached capacity as of 11:30 AM. The parking garages have closed to additional guests, but guests staying at Universal Orlando Resort hotels and guests with single day dated tickets may still access the parks at this time. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Space 220 Restaurant Entrance Sign Revealed at EPCOT

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The entrance sign for EPCOT’s future Space 220 Restaurant was installed last month, but still covered by a tarp. Today the tarp has fallen away, partially revealing the sign. Space 220 is located next to Mission: SPACE in what will be known as the World Discovery neighborhood. The sign features the restaurant’s futuristic logo, resting … Read more

PHOTOS: New Classic Mickey Mouse Sweatshirts Arrive at Walt Disney World

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If you love Mickey Mouse, you’ll want to grab one of these three new Mickey sweatshirts now available at Magic Kingdom. Red Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt – $44.99 Gray Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt – $44.99 White Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt – $44.99 We found these in The Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. If you’re looking … Read more

REVIEW: Hades Nachos Return to the Magic Kingdom For Halloween 2020

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Hades Nachos first appeared at the 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Like many Halloween treats, they have returned to Magic Kingdom for the 2020 Halloween season. Hades Nachos are black bean nacho chips with “fiery” buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa, and jalapeño. If you didn’t know better, you wouldn’t be able to tell … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Pizza Purse Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Buon appetito! Walt Disney World has a new pizza slice-shaped crossbody purse, now available at EPCOT. The pizza slice features Mickey heads as one of the toppings. The back of the purse says “buon appetito.” Clearly this is meant for the Italy pavilion at EPCOT. This pizza purse is $39.99. It is available in the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Silver Sequined 1971 Apparel Collection Released at Walt Disney World

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Gear up for the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom with a new silver sequined apparel collection celebrating the opening year of 1971, now available at Walt Disney World. Silver Sequined Sweatpants – $49.99 Silver Sequined Sweatshirt – $44.99 Silver Sequined Layered Shirt – $44.99 Silver Sequined Hoodie – $49.99 We found this silver sequined apparel … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sven and Pua Plush Big Feet Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Just a few days after spotting them in Disneyland, we’ve now found Sven from Frozen and Pua from Moana as big feet plush in Walt Disney World! Pua Big Feet Plush Sven Big Feet Plush Each plush is $26.99, but they’re on sale for $22 each if you buy two! We found them in Once … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Christmas Porg Plush Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Halloween may be this month, but it’s not too early to prepare for Christmas. There’s a new Christmas-themed porg plush now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and it’s adorable. This porg is wearing a red and white striped scarf and a Santa hat. We found him for $19.99 at Tatooine Traders, but he’s also available … Read more

Walt Disney World and Florida Blue Teaming Up for Virtual EPCOT Festivals & Experiences

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Florida Blue, Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance company, has teamed up with Walt Disney World Resort as an official sponsor to provide new in-person and virtual EPCOT experiences to guests. Starting this month, Florida Blue will be bringing the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to residents of select 55+ … Read more

PHOTOS: More Canopy Pieces Poised for Installation As Show Building Nears Completion at TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom

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Are you ready to enter The Grid? We still have a long ways to go before construction is complete on TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, but there’s plenty to see at the site of the coaster. As we previously reported, scaffolding is gone from the back of the show buildings. Some paneling remains … Read more

PHOTOS: New Giraffe Resort Mug and “Jambo” Apparel Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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It’s been a while since we found new merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Two new shirts and a new mug have arrived at Kidani Village, so now you can greet everyone you see with a “jambo.” “Jambo” T-Shirt – $29.99 “Jambo” Tank Top – $29.99 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Mug – $19.99 For now, … Read more

Rapid COVID-19 Testing Could Allow UK to USA Travel With Shorter Quarantines Before Holidays

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According to The Wall Street Journal, a new COVID-19 testing plan could allow the United States to open travel from the United Kingdom with shortened quarantine periods before the end of the year. With more rapid COVID-19 tests available, officials are hoping to have travelers tested before and after their flight. This means travelers could … Read more

Walt Disney World Files Permits for Polynesian Village Resort “Moana” Room Refurbishment

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The refurbishment has started on the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but there’s much more to be done in the resort rooms, some of which are receiving Moana theming. New permits suggest refurbishment of the rooms will begin soon. The seven permits each correspond to one of the seven buildings at Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on France Pavilion Expansion, Remy “Ticket Booths” Unwrapped at EPCOT

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Though rumors suggest that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will not open this year, the exterior portion of the France Pavilion expansion is coming along nicely. Signage was recently installed at the future attraction and street signs were added to buildings. There were workers on the sidewalk next to La Crêperie de Paris when we rode the … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Reopens at Walt Disney World

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Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has reopened after a several months-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort’s Gran Destino Tower was used for housing NBA teams, with resort facilities used for training. The reopening was delayed slightly while Coronado Springs was prepared, but it finally reopened to guests today October 16. Gran Destino Tower … Read more

PHOTOS: Vertical PeopleMover Supports in Front of Purple Wall Painted White at the Magic Kingdom

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Some vertical supports beneath the PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom have been painted white, over a month after scaffolding was removed. These supports are in front of the famous Purple Wall photo spot. The white matches the color-blocking minimalism that’s more present in Tomorrowland these days. While these large PeopleMover supports have been refurbished and repainted, … Read more