Annie Wilson, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/12/20 (Roaming R2-D2 Droid, Millennium Falcon Popcorn Bucket, Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups, New Keychains, and More)

January 13, 2020

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Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s time to rise and shine for Rise of the Resistance, so let’s head over to the park and see how things are going today. The “no bag” line was crazy. The line of people stretched all the way to the tram drop-off area. This was one of the times … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: R2-D2 Roaming Droid Now Testing at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 12, 2020

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We recently spotted a roaming R2-D2 out on the West Coast, exploring Batuu. We’ve been long awaiting roaming, interactive droids on Batuu here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and maybe we’re getting a little bit closer. We’ve seen R2-D2 casually exploring the small area of the Droid Depot here, but he recently relocated to Launch Bay … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/11/20 (Kakamora Float, Breakfast at Friar’s Nook, More Walls Around TRON Lightcycle Run, ETC.)

January 11, 2020

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Welcome to great, big, beautiful morning here at Walt Disney World. The sky over the Magic Kingdom is bright blue and the Christmas decorations are still hung with great care. Somehow, the tree is still just blending in. It won’t be much longer before this packed away until next season. We spotted a few ladies … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 1/11/20 (Cinderella Castle Pandora Charm, Pepperoni Pizza Burger Returns to D-Luxe Burger, “World of Pixar” Merchandise, and More)

January 11, 2020

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Welcome to another beautiful afternoon here at Disney Springs! It’s marathon weekend here at Walt Disney World, so we’re ready to race around the stores and see what is new. Ever After Jewelry Co. has debuted a few new pieces of merchandise. The latest Disney Parks Pandora charm has arrived featuring a cute couple holding … Read more

REVIEW: The Beloved Backlot Blondie Makes a Triumphant Return Topped with Chocolate, Toffee, and Coconut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 11, 2020January 11, 2020

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New year, new dessert. Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has given their blondie a makeover, and we like what we see. The dessert has returned to the menu, but now comes topped with chocolate, toffee, and a little bit of coconut. There are so many verrine desserts around the park that we are excited … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/11/20 (We Meet a Porg, Signage Appears at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Cheese Sauce at Backlot Express, PIXAR Sticky Notes, and More)

January 11, 2020

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. All the Christmas decorations are still up around the park, but we’re ready for all the new year has to offer. We decided to start our morning checking in on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. New signage has gone up around the entrance and exit … Read more

REVIEW: New “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake Swims into Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

January 11, 2020

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If you’re visiting Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you might just end up looking for Nemo. This beloved little clownfish is now available as a dessert from Landscape of Flavors. We managed to find him in cheesecake form, and started shouting “Mine! Mine! Mine!” Nemo! We found you! The “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake is now available … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cinderella Castle Pandora Charm Sparkles at Walt Disney World

January 11, 2020

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Something extra shiny caught our eye from the jewelry display case. We’re always on the look out for new Pandora charms (especially Disney Parks exclusives), so we’re so glad we didn’t miss this one. The latest parks exclusive Pandora charm is now available featuring a Disney-loving couple in front of Cinderella Castle. The details on … Read more

PHOTOS: New Redd Minnie Ear Headband Bracelet from Alex and Ani Debuts at Walt Disney World

January 11, 2020

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We wants the red ears! Last month, a new collection of bright red sequin Minnie ears debuted at Walt Disney World, with a set of Loungefly backpacks not too far behind. Despite Belle of the Ball Bronze being the newest color trend, we still want more red. Thankfully, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner … Read more

REVIEW: New RunDisney Blue Hawaiian Dole Whip Float Races into Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

January 9, 2020

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This is a pretty exciting weekend here at Walt Disney World. Runners are here from around the world to participate in the latest RunDisney marathon. For those that have competed (and for those that just cheer from the sidelines), Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Resort has debuted a Blue Hawaiian Float. As the sign says, you … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/9/20 (PeopleMover Updates, Crispy Onion Straws Removed at Cosmic Ray’s, Splash Mountain Refurbishment, “Park Life” Alex and Ani, and More)

January 9, 2020

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Welcome to another exciting day around the Magic Kingdom. The holidays might be over, but the decorations are still lingering. It’s a sunny day and we’re ready to explore. Let’s head to Tomorrowland to check out the latest happenings around the PeopleMover. More of the support beams around the PeopleMover have been wrapped up. Some … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/7/20 (New Character Meet and Greet Locations, Temporary MouseGear, O Canada Spirit Jersey, Ducks, and More)

January 7, 2020

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Welcome to a very busy day here at the ever-evolving EPCOT. There is a lot to do today, so there’s no time to waste. Let’s check out the new temporary MouseGear. For being a temporary location, it’s pretty cute, and still maintains a lot of the themed displays and shelves from the original. We’ve seen … Read more

PHOTOS: New Splash Mountain “I Brer’ly Got Wet” Secret Message Apparel Arrives at the Magic Kingdom

January 7, 2020

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Everybody’s got a laughing place… unfortunately, our laughing place is currently closed for refurbishment. Oddly enough, a new line of Splash Mountain merchandise has arrived at the Magic Kingdom just in time for the attraction to go down. Even if we can’t take the plunge into the briar patch, we can pick up some new … Read more

PHOTOS: New Astronaut Mickey Plush Needs Some Space at Walt Disney World

January 6, 2020

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We’ve been patiently waiting for the new Space 220 restaurant to open at EPCOT and constantly checking for the latest construction changes. Well, it looks like we aren’t the only ones ready to suit up and launch into space. A new Mickey Mouse astronaut plush has landed at EPCOT, just in time for the new restaurant. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Bag Check and Security Screening Area Prepares to Open at the Transportation and Ticket Center

January 6, 2020

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We’ve been monitoring the slow but steady progress at the Transportation and Ticket Center for some time now. Since our last update, it seems things are getting even closer to completion. The construction walls seem to be shifting a bit, and the new bag check and security screening area closest to Mickey’s Gift Station looks … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/4/20 (Holiday Crowds, “The World of Pixar” Apparel, Oga’s Cantina Coasters, New Loungefly, and More)

January 4, 2020

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Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! As always, we’re here nice and early to make our way to Batuu. But we aren’t the only ones. Boarding groups for Rise of the Resistance were gone within minutes of the park opening. Backup boarding groups started to fill quickly due to the holiday crowds. We’ve seen the … Read more

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