Wolfgang Puck Express Closed Permanently at Disney Springs

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Wolfgang Puck Express, a fast-casual dining location in Disney Springs, unexpectedly shut its doors last week and is closed permanently. Wolfgang Puck Express was in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs. It closed with the rest of Walt Disney World Resort in March, but reopened in mid-July. Since it closed again, its windows have been … Read more

PHOTOS: Safari Truck Removed from Goat Exhibit at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A week after it was first added, the safari truck at the upcoming goat exhibit on Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is gone. The truck was previously parked on the left side of the building. Before the truck was added, the most recent update to the construction of this new goat exhibit was rock … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Zootopia” Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps Big Feet Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World

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While visiting Magic Kingdom today, we found some new big feet plush friends: Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps from Zootopia. Judy is in her Zootopia Police Department uniform, ready to get to work. This big feet plush are known for, well, having big feet. Nick Wilde has his sly fox smile, wearing a tie, shirt, … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: All Three Stuffed Pretzel Flavors, Including Jalapeño, Currently Available at The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom

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Today we noticed a discrepancy between the mobile and physical menus at The Lunching Pad, which recently reopened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. On the mobile order menu, a plain Mickey pretzel, Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzel, and Pepper Jack Warm Stuffed Pretzel are all listed. Meanwhile, the physical menu lists the Jalapeño Pretzel, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza Refurbishment Progresses to Next Section of Booths

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A new section of lanes has been closed amidst the refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s toll plaza for the park’s 50th anniversary next year. Three lanes will be closed at a time during the eight-week refurbishment and we are now entering week three. Painting began on the left side of the toll plaza, with those first … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Face Characters Return to Tokyo Disneyland with Mary Poppins, Bert, Rapunzel, and Flynn

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It looks like face characters are returning to Tokyo Disneyland. While a handful of character meet-and-greets reopened last month, Mary Poppins, Bert, Rapunzel, and Flynn are the first face characters we’ve seen since the reopening. Mary Poppins and Bert were waving and speaking to guests from a safe distance. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider were also … Read more

PHOTOS: Glass Roof Covered and More Crossbeams Removed as Refurbishment Continues at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The iconic roof structure on Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is slowly being dismantled for refurbishment. After the first round of beams was removed, a section of the horizontal beam was removed as well. Several more crossbeams have been removed in the days since. It was a foggy morning today, but we could still see the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a “Pirates of the Caribbean” Themed Room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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Ahoy, mateys! Join us on a high-seas adventure as we explore a pirate room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. To kick things off, let’s start with a video tour, now available on our YouTube channel, and embedded below: Even the room number next to the door is pirate-themed. Inside, everything is designed to make you … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: “it’s a small world” Refurbishment, FastPass+ and Single Rider at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Additional Layoffs, and Still No Reopening Date for Disneyland

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 4 to October 11, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Take a spin around Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Aristocats” 50th Anniversary Mug Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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A new mug for the 50th anniversary of The Aristocats has arrived at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland. The mug is yellow with a golden handle. Several cats from the film appear in different scenes, including the famous “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” scene. The bottom of the mug has a small logo to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pajama Shorts Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Shorts are always in season in Florida, so keep cool at night with these new yellow pajama shorts now available at Walt Disney World. The shorts have a Walt Disney World logo in the corner of one leg. There’s an adjustable string at the waist. We found these at World of Disney in EPCOT for … Read more

PHOTOS: Artist’s Desk Removed from Main Street Cinema at the Magic Kingdom

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The desk used by artists at Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom has been removed and the station hidden by art displays. The desk was used by a Cast Member who would do live sketches while guests watched. Behind the displays in the picture above, you can see the drawers from the artist’s station. The … Read more

PHOTOS: More Supports Added for Illuminated Canopy Installation at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

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It’s only been a few days since we last checked in on TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, but the coaster always has something new for us to look at. Additional supports have been added around the track for the installation of the illuminated canopy. A huge crane currently towers over the coaster’s show … Read more

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen Opening Earlier on Weekends at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk is opening earlier in the day on weekends. Previously, the restaurant was opening at 4:00 PM every day. Now, guests visiting CityWalk on Saturday and Sunday can visit Toothsome as early as 11:00 AM. The restaurant is also offering its full menu again. Check … Read more

SHOP: New “Fantasia” Sorcerer Mickey Collection Debuts at H&M

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H&M has a new collection of Fantasia-themed apparel featuring Sorcerer Mickey! The collection includes two fleece hoodies and two printed graphic t-shirts, perfect for visiting the parks or staying home. Sorcerer Mickey Fleece Hoodie – $39.99 AOP Sorcerer Mickey Fleece Hoodie – $39.99 Black Sorcerer Mickey T-Shirt – $17.99 Pink Sorcerer Mickey T-Shirt – $17.99 … Read more

Disneyland Now Offering Free COVID-19 Testing for Local Cast Members

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With a full COVID-19 testing site coming soon, Disneyland Resort is now offering free testing to Cast Members. Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Pamela Hymel said in a statement, “We have finalized a plan for all working Cast Members of the Disneyland Resort to have access to free, easily accessible testing options.” Cast Members can … Read more