PHOTOS: New “Harry Potter” Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans Face Mask Arrives at Universal Studios Florida

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You won’t be saying “alas, earwax” with this Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans face mask at Universal Studios Florida. The pinstriped mask resembles the Bertie Bott’s candy containers from the Harry Potter films and available in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Different flavored (or “flavoured” if you’re in the UK) beans are scattered over … Read more

PHOTOS: Sommerfest Reopens in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT

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The best place for an authentic jumbo pretzel at Walt Disney World might just be Sommerfest, a quick-service counter in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT. Though Karamell-Kuche and Biergarten opened earlier this summer, Sommerfest didn’t reopen until this week. There are social distancing markers leading up the counter, with periodic menus in the queue so … Read more

PHOTOS: Heavy Crowds and Wait Times Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Though Walt Disney World is still (supposedly) restricting park capacities, we have noticed an uptick in wait times and crowds this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom also seems to be getting busier this weekend. When entering the park, there weren’t too many guests. But within a couple hours, there … Read more

PHOTOS: Adventureland Spring Roll Cart Preparing to Reopen at the Magic Kingdom

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The spring rolls cart at the entrance to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom is preparing to reopen soon. We heard Cast Members talking about installing Plexiglass in front of the register of the cart. A couple social distancing markers have been placed on the ground in front. The Frozen Lemonade cart is also a recent addition. … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Fried Cheese Curd Brains Debut at the Halloween Food Truck in Universal Studios Florida

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The menu at one of Universal Studios Florida’s Halloween food trucks has changed slightly, removing the pork rinds that we weren’t fans of in favor of Cheese Curd Brains. According to the chef, they will be changing up the menu sometimes to see what people like best. We ordered some cheese curds, but unfortunately our … Read more

PHOTOS: Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe Reopens with a Limited Menu (and School Bread) in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT

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School Bread is gone from the Norway Pavilion snack cart—but don’t worry! You can pick up your School Bread inside Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe again. Let’s take a look at the newly reopened bakery in EPCOT. Cast Members were excited to welcome guests back. Social distancing markers have been added to the queue. Only School … Read more

PHOTOS: Team Members Equipped with New Face Mask Reminder Signs at Universal Studios Florida

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Team Members at Universal Studios Florida have new handheld signs to remind guests they must always be wearing a face mask and maintaining social distancing. This sign proclaims “We are all in this together!” Despite Governor DeStantis moving Florida into “Phase 3,” Orange County still requires face masks. Universal’s policy states guests must wear them … Read more

PHOTOS: Play! Pavilion Roof Tile Replacement Nears Completion at EPCOT

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Construction work on the roof of the future Play! Pavilion in EPCOT has been underway for several months, and it looks like almost all of the pavilion’s roof tiles have now been replaced. Last we checked, there were still several sections of original yellow triangles still remaining on the tent-like structure. Only a few scattered … Read more

PHOTOS: New Retro Frankenstein Face Mask Now Available at Universal Studios Florida

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We can always use more themed masks, and Universal Studios Florida has released a new Frankenstein’s Monster mask perfect for visiting the park’s two haunted houses. The mask has the neon Universal Studios Florida logo we’ve seen on several merchandise items this summer. Frankenstein’s Monster looms over the neon marquee logo. The base of the … Read more

REVIEW: China Debuts New Chengdu Street Fries & Crispy Shrimp at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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China has added a new food item to their menu at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival: Crispy Fried Shrimp with Chengdu Street Fries. We’ve had China’s street fries before at last year’s Festival of the Holidays as well as in Nine Dragons Restaurant, so we were curious about the addition of … Read more

VIDEO: Baby Giraffe Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A new animal has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! A baby giraffe was born on September 22 to mother Mara and father George, just in time for the premiere of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on Disney+. Scott Terrell, Director of Animal & Science Operations at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, said the following about … Read more

Yara Shahidi of “Grown-ish” to Play Tinkerbell in Disney’s Live-Action “Peter Pan and Wendy”

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Deadline exclusively revealed that Yara Shahidi is set to play Tinkerbell in Disney’s upcoming live-action Peter Pan and Wendy. Shahidi is most known for her role as Zoey in ABC’s Black-ish. She went on to star in the spinoff series Grown-ish and ABC Studios has signed her onto an overall deal. She also recently starred … Read more

VIDEO: New Commercial Puts Pressure on Governor Newsom to Reopen Disneyland Resort

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Though Disneyland Resort in California has been preparing to reopen, there is still no opening date. Disneyland President Ken Potrock recently commented on how the parks were “in limbo” waiting for guidelines from Newsom. Now Newsom is being called upon to reopen Disneyland in a new commercial by the Reopen O.C. Now coalition of Anaheim, … Read more

PHOTOS: Interior Demolition Begins on Electric Umbrella at EPCOT

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Since the canopy was removed from Electric Umbrella’s entrance, we can now see inside the old quick-service restaurant as it is demolished. The overhang was recently demolished to make way for more work. Demolition seems to have begun on the interior of the building. To the right, we can just barely see some umbrellas that … Read more

PHOTOS: Stunning Images from Inside “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast” Attraction Released Ahead of Official Opening at Tokyo Disneyland

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Follow along with us as we take a look inside Tokyo Disneyland’s new attraction, “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast,” in these press images released ahead of the official grand opening of New Fantasyland. This trackless ride is the E-ticket attraction in Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland, which is finally opening on September 28th. … Read more

Diane Jurgens Hired as The Walt Disney Company’s New CIO

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Diane Jurgens is The Walt Disney Company’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), Variety reports. She replaces Susan O’Day who retired as CIO and EVP of enterprise technology in January of this year. Jurgens will officially start on October 5 and report to Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer. Jurgens holds an … Read more