PHOTOS: InGen Ride Vehicle Reaches Peak of “Velocicoaster” During Testing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Last week, we saw ride vehicles on the tracks of “Velocicoaster”, the upcoming Jurassic Park coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The ride vehicles—which are currently still wrapped in plastic—are currently undergoing testing on the completed coaster track. Today, one of the vehicles was brought to the coaster’s highest point. The plastic-wrapped InGen vehicle was … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Tombstone Throw Pillow Materializes at Walt Disney World

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Dear sweet Leota… Have a ball this Halloween and dress up your couch with a new Madame Leota throw pillow. We found this pillow at Disney Springs with The Haunted Mansion and Halloween merchandise. The pillow resembles Madame Leota’s tombstone, as seen in the graveyard just before entering The Haunted Mansion. The inscription reads “Dear … Read more

Disneyland Resort to Open Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

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Today, Disney Parks and Resorts held a private press conference for media to discuss updates on operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the press conference, they announced that they would be opening COVID-19 testing sites for the Disneyland community. Disney previously opened a drive-thru testing site in Osceola County, Florida at the Disney Maingate Complex … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Makes a Socially-Distanced Appearance at Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom

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Cinderella has only been appearing in The Royal Princess Processional for the past two months. But today, she stepped out to greet guests at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom. Cinderella stood under the building’s overhang while waving at guests and blowing kisses. Stanchions kept guests a safe distance away from the princess. Cinderella’s stepsisters … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Baby Yoda “The Child” Magnetic Shoulder Plush Floats Into Disneyland Resort

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After a sighting at Walt Disney World this morning, Baby Yoda has crossed the coast and arrived at Disneyland Resort. Now Californians can also keep Baby Yoda on their shoulder with this magnetic plush. He comes with a magnetic pad that goes under your shirt, and then he sits right on top of it. We … Read more

BREAKING: Halloween Haunted Houses to Continue Operating at Universal Studios Florida on Select Dates Through November 1

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After a successful weekend, Universal Orlando Resort has announced that their Halloween festivities, including two haunted houses and trick-or-treating, will continue operating on select dates through November 1. The haunted houses will be available this Saturday and Sunday again, and then daily from October 3 through November 1. After a few coy tweets, Universal made … Read more

PHOTOS: The Donut Box and Cool Wash Preparing to Open for the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Though they posted a menu back in June, The Donut Box has yet to reopen at EPCOT for the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We’ve been keeping an eye on it and the neighboring Cool Wash for signs that these locations would be reopening. We did notice that the door to The … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Underway on Next Canopy Piece for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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Following the installation of the first large piece of illuminated canopy, a new piece is now being constructed for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. They are building the next piece of canopy on the ground where the previous piece was. Right now, there’s a construction vehicle partially blocking the view of construction on … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Opens East Main Street Bypass Due to Cavalcade Crowds

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Magic Kingdom has opened the bypass street that takes guests behind buildings on the right-hand side of Main Street, U.S.A to mitigate crowds. This street opens up next to Tony’s Town Square Restaurant and empties next to the Tomorrowland Terrace. This is usually opened on busy days as an easier way to get guests in … Read more

PHOTOS: France Pavilion Expansion Making Major Strides Towards Completion, Imagineering Filming On-Site at EPCOT

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It’s another beautiful day at EPCOT, which means it’s the perfect time to ride the Disney Skyliner and get a good look at the France Pavilion expansion. We checked out the pavilion two days in a row to see what progress was made. Landscaping continues to be filled out in this courtyard area. The main … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Pumpkin Mickey Ear Headband Arrives at Walt Disney World

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After already showing up on shopDisney and at Disneyland Resort, this pumpkin Mickey ear headband is now available at Walt Disney World! The headband has two jack-o’-lanterns as ears, and each jack-o’-lantern has Mickey’s face and ears. The headband is black on the outside and orange on the inside. These ears are $29.99 and we … Read more

PHOTOS: New Baby Yoda “The Child” Magnetic Shoulder Plush Lands in Walt Disney World

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You no longer have to struggle with shopDisney to get yourself a Baby Yoda shoulder plush because “The Child” has now arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. This tiny version of Baby Yoda can go with you anywhere. He comes with a magnetic pad that goes under your shirt, and then he sits right on … Read more

PHOTOS: Demolition Continues on the Electric Umbrella at EPCOT

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Only a few days ago, we saw that demolition had begun and the canopy had been removed at the Electric Umbrella behind Spaceship Earth. Today we caught a glimpse of even more elements of the old quick-service restaurant being torn down. The overhang of the restaurant has been destroyed. Some umbrella shapes still seem to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sign Added to Gideon’s Bakehouse, Currently Under Construction at Disney Springs

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Gideon’s Bakehouse is coming to The Landing in Disney Springs later this year. Construction has been underway since June and we saw a “Lindwurm Bookseller” sign go up in August as part of the bakery’s theming. Now a new sign for Gideon’s is hanging from the side of the building. The sign is at the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise Now Available “Off-Planet” at the Star Wars Trading Post in Disney Springs

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For a limited time, guests are now able to find exclusive Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise at Downtown Disney District, shopDisney, and now Disney Springs. The Star Wars Trading Post at Disney Springs let annual passholders get the first look at the merchandise available outside the park today. Passholders had to present their pass at … Read more

Disney Springs Offering 20% Off Signature Dishes & Snacks on Weekdays at Select Restaurants

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Disney Springs is introducing Weekdays at Disney Springs, a new offering featuring 20% discounts on select menu items at 20 Disney Springs dining locations. Weekdays at Disney Springs is running Monday to Thursday each week through October 29, 2020. Read the full list of offerings announced by Disney Parks Blog below. Blaze Pizza  Enjoy 20% … Read more