Walt Disney World Hikes Food & Drink Prices, CEO Bob Chapek Outlines “Three Pillars of Success”, Troubled 50th Anniversary Food Launch, and More: Daily Recap (1/10/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, January 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Salt & Straw Announces March 2022 Opening Window at Disney Springs

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Last summer, Salt & Straw announced that they would be opening a new outlet in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in addition to their location in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Now the handmade ice cream parlor has announced their opening window in Florida! Salt & Straw, taking over the location … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Implements Team Member COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Requirement Effective January 10

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In compliance with the recent Emergency Temporary Standard requiring employees of companies larger than 100 employees to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy or to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and wear a face covering while working, Universal Orlando Resort has announced that their policy regarding the resort’s Team Members will go into effect starting today, … Read more

Hilarious Anti-Chapek Sign Spotted During Walt Disney World Marathon, Bob Saget Passes Away, Guests Miss Flights Due to Communication Failure Between Disney & Mears, and More: Daily Recap (1/9/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 9, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Looking Back on the History and Impact of the Original Star Tours 35 Years Later

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Much of this article was originally published in the May 2011 issue of WDWNT: The Magazine, and has been edited and updated with new information. On May 20, 2011, the long wait ended. Years of rumors, discussions, leaks, hints, arguments, and anticipation came to a climax with a quick 15-minute, action-packed presentation signaling the official … Read more

BREAKING: Bob Saget, ‘Full House’ Star & Former ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Host Dead at 65

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Bob Saget, star of the classic ABC sitcom “Full House” and host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” from 1989 through 1997, has passed away in Orlando at the age of 65. The famed actor and stand-up comedian was found this afternoon in his Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Grande Lakes hotel room in Orlando, according to TMZ. Saget … Read more

PHOTOS: Snow Blankets Tokyo Disney Resort

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For the first time in four years, the Tokyo area received a heavy snowfall, with four inches falling by the time all was said and done. Although other parks, like Disneyland Paris, can see snow on a semi-regular basis, real snowfall in the Tokyo area is few and far between due to the heat island … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mexico Pavilion Alebrije Shoulder Plush at EPCOT

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We may already be well past Dia de los Muertos, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick up your own trusty alebrije to guide you around World Showcase! Luckily, if you’re a fan of the cultural folk art-turned spirit guides from Disney & Pixar’s “Coco”, you can pick up a new shoulder plush alebrije in … Read more

PHOTOS: Breezeway Ceiling Finished, Connections Café and Eatery Construction Continues at EPCOT

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As construction continues on transforming the last of the former Innoventions into the Connections Café and Eatery, we popped over to take a look at the latest progress on the upcoming dining venue at EPCOT. As we noted last month, a door frame is now visible in the breezeway between Connections Café and Creations Shop. … Read more

PHOTOS: Syrup-Scented Mickey Waffle Spirit Jersey Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Leave the forks and knives at home, this syrupy delight is one you get to wear, not smell! That’s right, the syrup-scented Spirit Jersey has finally come to Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Mickey Waffle Spirit Jersey – $74.99 The Spirit Jersey comes on a white base, with the top half occupied by the Disneyland logos and … Read more

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Eliminating Virtual Queue, Figment Popcorn Bucket Revealed, ‘Drawn to Life’ Cancelled Minutes Before Doors Open, and More: Daily Recap (1/6/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 6, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

‘Drawn to Life’ by Cirque du Soleil Reportedly Cancelled Mere Minutes Before Doors Open Time at Disney Springs

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Reports are springing up on Twitter that this evening’s performance of “Drawn to Life” by Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs was cancelled a mere five minutes before doors were set to open for the show. Two users so far on Twitter have come forward with reports that after waiting a considerable amount of time … Read more

PHOTO, VIDEO: Figment Popcorn Bucket Revealed for 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts on Disney Parks TikTok

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The announcements keep on coming for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, now just over a week away from its January 14 kickoff! And thanks to the Disney Parks TikTok, we have a first look at a new piece of exclusive merchandise for the festival — a Figment-shaped popcorn bucket! The bucket is … Read more

Voices of Liberty Returning to The American Adventure Rotunda Starting January 9 at EPCOT

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Since the Voices of Liberty a capella group returned to EPCOT in November 2020, they have performed outdoors in the America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion of World Showcase. And now for the first time since March 2020, they will once again return to the rotunda they’ve called home since 1982! According to … Read more

Guest Fight Breaks Out at Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Offering $500 Off Select Resort Stays, Innoventions & The Land Area Music Removed, and More: Daily Recap (1/5/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Booths Appear Ahead of 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Kickoff

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The first booths for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts “food studios” have been converted and had “coming soon” signs around World Showcase as the festival’s January 14 kickoff date draws near. Most exciting are the two new “food studios” for the year, which are almost ready to go! Decadent Delights has been … Read more