Unionized Walt Disney World Cast Members to Receive Pay Raise While Some Remain Furloughed

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According to the Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Workers Movement Facebook page, some Walt Disney World Cast Members will be receiving a pay raise next month. Disney will implement the pay raise on October 4. Food & Beverage Cast Members will receive a $1 raise from $13 to $14 an hour. Housekeeping Cast Members will go … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Railroad Track Removed for Replacement at Fantasyland Station in the Magic Kingdom

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The Walt Disney World Railroad has now been closed for almost two full years and is set to remain closed until 2021 due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run. Though an exhibit featuring one of the trains had been operating at the Fantasyland Station prior to the park’s closure, the exhibit has not … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Baby Yoda “The Child” Ear Headband Arrives at Walt Disney World

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We’ve seen a Baby Yoda hat, Baby Yoda baseball cap, and Baby Yoda costume, but now you can become “The Child” with this new Baby Yoda ear headband! The headband has Baby Yoda’s long ears sticking out from the sides and his eyes at the top of the soft headband. We think it looks pretty … Read more

PHOTOS: Three NEW Folding Fans Featuring Dr. Facilier, The Evil Queen, and a Rainbow Disneyland Resort Logo Debut at Downtown Disney

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More handheld folding fans have arrived at Disneyland Resort. While the last set of fans we saw featured friendly faces like Orange Bird and Hei Hei, two of the newest fans feature Disney Villains Dr. Facilier and The Evil Queen. Dr. Facilier “Shade” Fan Dr. Facilier and his friends on the other side are throwing … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Coco” Sugar Skull Loungefly Backpack at Walt Disney World

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With Día de Muertos approaching, Disney has been rolling out new Coco merchandise. Coco Wishables hit shelves a few days ago, followed by a guitar-shaped bag, and a new papel picado dress. But if you’re still looking for one more accessory to pull together your Day of the Dead Coco DisneyBound, then you’ll want to … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Splash Mountain Towel at the Magic Kingdom

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If you find yourself soaked after a trip through the briar patch, then don’t worry, there’s a new Splash Mountain towel for you to dry yourself off. This towel has all the classic characters from Splash Mountain, with Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear falling down the waterfall as Br’er Rabbit laughs. The blue background of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Jurassic Park Discovery Center Now a UOAP Lounge at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Universal Orlando Annual Passholders just got a new perk at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center, which is usually full of interactive fun and games, but has been closed due to COVID-19, has reopened as an exclusive lounge for passholders dining at The Burger Digs. The Burger Digs is on the upper … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW The Haunted Mansion Leggings, Magnet, and Photo Frame at Walt Disney World

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It’s a good week to be a fan of The Haunted Mansion. First, it was announced there would be a new live-action film based on the attraction, then a Madame Leota sipper arrived at Magic Kingdom, now we’ve found a handful of new merchandise. Keep scrolling for a closer look at these Haunted Mansion leggings, … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Nightmare Before Christmas” Oogie Boogie Sandy Claws Nutcracker Arrives at Disney Parks

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Do you need a nutcracker for the fall and winter seasons? Then Disney Parks has you covered with a new Oogie Boogie “Sandy Claws” nutcracker, available about both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Oogie Boogie is standing on his wheel of fortune, hoisting a Jack Skellington-wrapped present in the air. The box features … Read more

PHOTOS: Oogie Boogie Dice Glow Cubes Return to the Magic Kingdom

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Well, well, well, what have we here? Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may not be happening this year, but Disney is still bringing us plenty of yummy treats new and old to celebrate the season. This includes a pair of Oogie Boogie dice novelty glow cubes. These same dice were available in last year’s Snake Eyes … Read more

PHOTOS: Sunshine Tree Terrace Closed Today at the Magic Kingdom

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Despite reopening with the rest of the park in July, Sunshine Tree Terrace was closed today at the Magic Kingdom. The menus, social distancing markers, and hand sanitizer were all still in place. A Cast Member stationed outside let guests know that the terrace was closed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” A month ago, Sunshine Tree … Read more

PHOTOS: Westward Ho Reopens at the Magic Kingdom with Corn Dog Nuggets

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We noticed Westward Ho in the Magic Kingdom preparing to reopen only yesterday. When we checked back in today, the quick-service stand was back in business. The stand has social distancing markers in front of each window and leading to the right in a queue. The left side of the stand is exit only. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Preparations Underway for Reopening of Disney California Adventure

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Though Disneyland Resort has sent cancellation emails to guests through September 19, the theme parks are still preparing to reopen soon. As we checked out the entrance to Disney California Adventure, we first noticed a crane hard at work in the distance. We could see Cast Members walking around Buena Vista Street. There was a … Read more

PHOTOS: Jack Skellington Sipper Returns to the Magic Kingdom for Fall 2020

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Everyone’s favorite skeleton is back. This Jack Skellington sipper cup was introduced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party last year, but with the parties canceled, he’s just gracing the entire fall season with his presence. Cast Members had Jack greeting guests outside of Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. This sipper of course features Jack in his classic … Read more

REVIEW: The Mickey Monster Mash Burger Returns to Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe for Halloween at the Magic Kingdom

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The Muenster Smash Burger was a new addition to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party back in 2018. A new version—the Mickey Monster Mash Burger—has returned for this year’s Halloween season, so we wanted to check if it was just as good as we remember. The burger comes with a side of french fries. The biggest difference … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Mickey Waffle Sundae is the Perfect Fall Treat at the Magic Kingdom

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Lovers of both pumpkin spice and Mickey waffles finally have a dessert just for them: the new Pumpkin-Spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae! While we have seen pumpkin-spiced treats at Walt Disney World in the past, this new sundae is definitely worth trying. The Mickey waffles may look like regular Mickey waffles, but they are actually pumpkin … Read more