PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/23/19 (Belle of the Ball Bronze Mickey Plush, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Mobile Ordering Moves, Cold Weather, and More)

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Welcome to a very chilly December morning here at Walt Disney World. We’ve arrived at the Magic Kingdom to relatively low crowds, thanks to the cold weather. Inside the park, everyone is looking for warm clothing and warm beverages. A temporary coffee cart has come out to help warm guests up and alleviate some of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/23/19 (World of Disney Holiday Fun, R2-D2 Cake, New Lightning McQueen Bus, and More)

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Welcome to a very busy day at Disney Springs. There isn’t much more time to get your holiday shopping done. A few new pieces of merchandise have arrived and they would make amazing presents. Let’s get going! We remember the giant birthday cake castle, do you? “It’s Time to Remember the Magic” with the latest … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/22/19 (Tons of Aristocats Merchandise, New Ornaments, Bongos Completely Demolished, and More)

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Welcome to a purr-fect morning here at Disney Springs. It seems like Disney has gone to the cats right now, with a plethora of new merchandise featuring the Aristocats. Cat ladies will be excited to see all the latest merchandise, so let’s check it out! Inside Ever After Jewelry Co., a new collection of Disney … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/21/19 (New Security Screening, “Baby Yoda” Tees, Splash Mountain Shirt, Breakfast at Friar’s Nook, Aunt Polly’s, and More)

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Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! We’re here early this morning to check on the latest update to the Magic Kingdom arrival experience enhancements. The new security screening area is now open for guests who arrive by bus to the Magic Kingdom. There are still small sections of the entrance with construction scrims, but things … Read more

PHOTOS: New Permanent Security Screening Area Now Open at the Magic Kingdom

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We arrived bright and early at the Magic Kingdom this morning to find the new security screening checkpoint is now open. We’ve been following the progress for some time now, and the project is finally complete. As we approached the old security checkpoint from the bus, we noticed the tables and metal detectors have been … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Lilo & Stitch” Shack and Resort Replica Featured in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Cast Member Gingerbread House Contest 2019

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The culinary Cast Members from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are having a gingerbread house contest. Several gingerbread displays can be found on the second floor of the lobby, next to Kona Island. These may not be as large as some of the displays at the other resorts, but we felt they deserved just as much … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signage, Mosaic Tiles, and More Details Added to Upcoming World Showcase Restrooms at EPCOT (12/18/19)

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While visiting EPCOT today, we noticed even more details have gone up around the new restrooms located at the entrance to World Showcase. The new restrooms are located next to Refreshment Port and the temporary Starbucks location. We spotted even more new details since our last update. Thanks to the sunlight, we could see through … Read more

PHOTOS: Say “I Do” to the Newest Bride and Groom Mouse Ear Hats to Walk Down the Aisle at Walt Disney World

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There has been no shortage of new ears lately. We recently fell in love with the bridal ear headband and were eager to find more new wedding merchandise. Today, we came across the perfect pair of new ear hats featuring a bride and groom! These “Happily Ever After” ear hats are perfect for any couple … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/18/19 (Long Lines for Santa, “One Day at Disney” Tote Bag, West Side Construction, and More)

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Welcome to a busy day here at Disney Springs. The crowds are here bright and early to get all their holiday shopping done, so it’s a bit of a mess to navigate the stores. Let’s get going. The lines for Santa at the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail were ridiculous. The line wrapped from the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney’s Riviera Resort Grand Opening Ceremony

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Today, Walt Disney World opened their newest Disney Vacation Club resort with a grand ceremony to officially welcome guests to Disney’s Riviera Resort. The dedication was held this morning, and we were there bright and early to check it out. A large crowd turned out this morning to check out the beautiful new Disney Vacation … Read more

PHOTOS: Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction Soars on at The American Adventure in EPCOT

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Over at the American Adventure, preparations are being made for the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. We’ve been following the progress — even if that means only getting a small glimpse of the building over the construction walls. Today, we noticed the construction seems to have taken a turn, and things are … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full EPCOT Tram Loop Now Open with Separate Sides for Pick Up and Drop Off

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Back in October, the new security screening area and tram loop opened at EPCOT. There was still construction around a good part of the entrance, though. Today, the tram loop is now completely open to guests, and offers a side for dropping off guests and a separate side for picking up. Take a look at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/15/19 (Limited Edition Pins, The Mandalorian Hoodie, Slinky Dog PEZ Dispenser, Custom Latte Art, and More)

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Welcome to another busy day here at Disney Springs. We’re in need of a coffee fix today, so let’s make our way over to Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company first. We decided to try out the new custom latte art at this location. You can choose from tons of images on the tablet or upload … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/13/19 (Passholder Photo Props, Christmas Caroling at Haunted Mansion, Frozen Eggnog, 2020 Alex and Ani, and More)

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It’s a beautiful morning here at the Magic Kingdom. The weather is warm, the sky is blue, and the view down Main Street is perfect. The park isn’t too crowded today. At the front of the park, we found a cute Passholder photo prop. You can stop and pose with the ornament and even stick … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/13/19 (New Pin Traders and Camera Center Now Open, Coach Ears Restocked, Even More 2020 Merchandise, Belle’s Christmas Dress, and More)

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Welcome to a beautiful day here at EPCOT. We’re here bright and early to check out the newly reopened Camera Center, which has also become the new Pin Traders location. We were excited to check out all of the changes. For even more photos of the store and a full video tour of the new … Read more

PHOTOS: Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs Prepares for Remodeling and Expansion

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Chicken Guy! located next to the Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs has recently filed permits for remodeling. This location was the first Chicken Guy! restaurant to open and seemed to be quite successful from the start. The current location is very small, and you’ll often notice a line of people outside the building just … Read more