PHOTOS: Sidewalk Paving Underway at Magic Kingdom Dock Construction

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Construction of a new dock at the entrance of Magic Kingdom has been ongoing for some time. Since our last update, a sidewalk has taken shape as paving gets underway. Last we checked, there was only dirt where there is now pink pavement. Workers were on site as we passed by. Though the pink pavement … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: Shrimp Cocktail, Frozen Candy Corn Slush, and Jack’D Up Mac at Skeleton Bar in Universal Studios Florida

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We returned to the Skeleton Bar at Cafe La Bamba in Universal Studios Florida to see if the other Halloween treats were better than the Circus Peanut Butter Cocktail. We also took a spin through the immersive skeleton room. We ordered the Incantation Shrimp Cocktail, Frozen Candy Corn, and Vegan Jack’D up Mac. Incantation Shrimp … Read more

PHOTOS: Dawa Bar Reopens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With Florida bars now allowed to reopen at 50% capacity, the Dawa Bar in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is back in business. We got our first look at the bar’s social distancing efforts a few days ago, but had to stop by ourselves to check it out. The Dawa Bar is located … Read more

PHOTOS: Wires Installed Over Gazebos, Sprinklers In Trees, and Managers with Dogs Present at Flame Tree Barbecue as Disney Finally Fights Bird Problem at Popular Animal Kingdom Restaurant

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Almost anyone who has dined at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has noticed an ibis walking around looking for food. It looks like the birds have finally gotten to be too much, as Disney has implemented new prevention efforts to keep the birds out of this seating area. Wires have been installed around … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Sequined Silver and Gold Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Arrives at Walt Disney World

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You can never have enough Minnie Mouse ears, which is why Walt Disney World has introduced three new pairs this weekend! This sequined Minnie Mouse ear headband is silver and gold, reminding us of 1920s movie stars. The ears and headband are covered in silver sequins. The bow is a champagne gold with white polka … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Black-and-White Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Available at Walt Disney World

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You can never have enough Minnie Mouse ears, which is why Walt Disney World has introduced three new pairs this weekend! This pair of Minnie ears is a simple black-and-white, calling back to the original Mickey and Minnie cartoons. This black-and-white ear headband is $29.99 and we found them at Calypso Trading Post in Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Sequined Classic Minnie Mouse Ear Headband at Walt Disney World

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You can never have enough Minnie Mouse ears, which is why Walt Disney World has introduced three new pairs this weekend! Minnie Mouse may be known for her red bow these days, but she used to wear blue. This new ear headband at Walt Disney World calls back to Minnie’s original look. This ear headband … Read more

PHOTOS: Iconic Character Gear Wall Removed During Mouse Gear Refurbishment at EPCOT

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As Mouse Gear at EPCOT gets a complete remodel, we have already seen some classic imagery removed. A week ago, the giant Mickey wand from the toy section of the store was taken down. Now the exterior gear-themed wall is gone. The purple and blue gears were still visible last week. These gears once surrounded … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Large Crowds Descend Upon Universal Orlando Resort for Haunted Houses and More Halloween 2020 Festivities

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Good morning from Universal Orlando Resort! Our reporters were up bright and early to check out all of the new Halloween festivities opening at Universal today. Team Members had prepared the walkways in Universal Orlando’s parking garages for bigger crowds than usual. Islands of Adventure was open for early admission instead of Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Light-Up Sleeping Beauty Castle Tumbler Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Last month, we found a new light-up castle tumbler at Walt Disney World. Now Disneyland has their own version of the cup featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle. The tumbler resembles the shape of a castle turret. On the side of the tumbler is Sleeping Beauty Castle surrounded by fireworks. When you press a small button on … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Franken Fried Chicken & Funnel Brains and Electrofried Skin & Guts for (Not) Halloween Horror Nights 2020 at Universal Studios Florida

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After getting tricked at Universal Orlando’s two new haunted houses, you might want to grab a treat. Thankfully, two food trucks have opened up in the New York section of the park near the houses. We already reviewed the Twisted Frank-N-Coils at one food truck, so let’s head to the second one for fried chicken and “brains”. This … Read more

REVIEW: New Autumn-Spiced Pumpkin Mousse at La Petit Cafe in Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Looking for more delicious pumpkin treats at Walt Disney World? Then you might want to stop by Disney’s Riviera Resort for a new pumpkin mousse. We picked one up today, so read on for our review. Since the opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort, Le Petit Cafe has been one of our favorite spots to grab … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: “Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives” House Opens for Halloween at Universal Studios Florida

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Today marks the opening of Universal Orlando’s two haunted houses for a Premier Passholder preview. We secured our reservation and got to visit the houses just after they opened. Given that these houses are available with regular daytime admission for the first time, additional parental advisory signs have been placed near the entrances. The sign … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: NEW “Revenge of the Tooth Fairy” Haunted House Opens for Halloween at Universal Studios Florida

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What happens when a child says no to the Tooth Fairy?” Today marks the opening of Universal Orlando’s two haunted houses for a Premier Passholder preview. We secured our reservation and got to visit the houses just after they opened. Given that these houses are available with regular daytime admission for the first time, additional … Read more

BREAKING: Canopy Removed and Demolition Begins On Former Electric Umbrella at EPCOT in Preparation for New Starbucks and Counter Service Restaurant

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It’s been over six months since the Electric Umbrella permanently closed at EPCOT, but some elements of the quick-service restaurant were still recognizable in the construction zone behind Spaceship Earth. For a while, we could still see pieces of the iconic awning that used to shade the front of the restaurant, but now it is … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: Circus Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktail at Café La Bamba’s NEW Skeleton Bar in Universal Studios Florida

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Cafe La Bamba at Universal Studios Florida has opened a new immersive food experience called the Skeleton Bar. This is one of many Halloween offerings at Universal Orlando this weekend. Outside, new signage advertises the Skeleton Bar and fall decorations have been placed around the entrance. They have prepared a socially distanced line going down … Read more