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PHOTOS: New Halloween 2020 Pins Arrive at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort

August 26, 2020

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New Halloween Pins at Disney Pin Traders in Downtown Disney

Halloween is almost here and it’s time to celebrate! We found some new open edition Halloween pins at Disney’s Pin Traders in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. They’re sure to be a perfectly spooky addition to any pin collection. Take a look at all the new pins below. Mickey Mouse is dressed … Read more

PHOTOS: Landscaping Team Ready to “Roll Out the Green Carpet” for Fall Flower Displays at the Disneyland Resort

August 26, 2020

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Roll Out the Green Carpet Horticulture team at Disneyland

The Disneyland Resort changes with the seasons. This is very apparent throughout the park and the Downtown Disney District each year from the greenery at Holiday time to the flowers in Spring and the amber tones of Fall. As Summer wanes and Fall approaches, the Horticulture Team at the Disneyland Resort is preparing to “roll … Read more

New #HHNForever Playlist by Universal Orlando Resort Now Streaming on Spotify

August 25, 2020

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#HHNForever Playlist on Spotify for Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights may be cancelled this year at Universal Studios on both coasts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in the spirit of the season at home. Universal Orlando Resort has just released a new playlist on Spotify to help listeners prepare for a night of fright — the #HHNForever Playlist. The playlist … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Date-Based Pricing Coming to Universal Orlando Resort, Additional Rooms Open at the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida and More

August 23, 2020

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 16-23, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort shifts to a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Bing Bong Patterned Button-Down Shirt Materializes at Walt Disney World

August 22, 2020

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Bing Bong, the lovable imaginary friend from the 2015 Disney-Pixar film, Inside Out, can now be your friend, too. This snazzy new patterned button-down shirt features the one-and-only friend who likes to play as he smiles and lifts his hat in a greeting. Bing Bong is right-side-up and upside-down all over a field of pink. This … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Release “Park Life” MagicBands Arrive for Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 22, 2020

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Are you ready to complete your “Park Life” MagicBand collection? Two new MagicBands featuring Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be yours now. These Limited Release MagicBands join the “Park Life” collection, which has already seen a big showing in the parks on both coasts. The MagicBand collection includes Limited Release editions for … Read more

PHOTOS: Celebrate Back to the Future’s 35th Anniversary with Merchandise from Universal Studios Hollywood

August 22, 2020

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Marty McFly traveled 30 years into the past inside a DeLorean Time Machine on October 21, 1985 — 35 years ago this October. On July 3, 1985, Back to the Future came out in theaters. Whichever anniversary you plan on celebrating, this Back to the Future 35th Anniversary Merch at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is perfect … Read more

PHOTOS: Garden of the Twelve Friends Pressed Penny Collection Comes to EPCOT

August 17, 2020August 16, 2020

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Garden of the Twelve Friends Pressed Penny collection at House of Good Fortune in China Pavilion at EPCOT

The Garden of Twelve Friends in Shanghai Disneyland represents the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac as classic Disney characters, and now at EPCOT, guests can take a memento of the Garden of Twelve Friends home with them. The park is now home to a new collection of pressed pennies featuring each of the Twelve … Read more

PHOTOS: “HarmonioUS” Barge Construction Continues at EPCOT

August 16, 2020

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Fans of nightly spectaculars at EPCOT are anxiously awaiting the debut of “HarmonioUS.” The show was scheduled to launch this year, but the shutdown of the parks due to the COVID-19 outbreak slowed progress. And now after reopening, we have seen construction resume once again to bring this show to life. Through the aerial photography … Read more

Layoffs Reported at Mears Transportation Group, Including Disney’s Magical Express Drivers

August 15, 2020

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COVID-19 impacts have struck again with another round of layoffs at Mears Transportation Group, operator of Disney’s Magical Express, according to the Orlando Business Journal. Paperwork filed with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity shows that 104 workers have been laid off over the last few weeks at several Central Florida locations. In this most … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cucina Italia Kitchenwares and Gondolier Mickey Ornament at Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

August 15, 2020

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For guests who want to take a piece of the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT home with them, you’re in luck! The new kitchenwares from the Cucina Italia collection will have you whipping up an Italian dinner in no time. And the new Mickey Mouse Gondolier ornament will have you fondly reminiscing of your journeys in … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Je t’adore Paris” Envelope Bag and Love Tank Top at Souvenirs de France in EPCOT

August 15, 2020

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The dulcet tones of an accordion wafting through the breeze. The smell of a fresh baguette. Love in the air. These are hallmarks of the France Pavilion at EPCOT. Guests may want to write a letter to their friends back home to capture the essence of the experience. And now, you can deliver the letter … Read more

PHOTOS: Authentic Vintage Apparel Collection Comes to World of Disney at Disneyland Resort

August 14, 2020

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In 2020, kids born in the late ’80s and ’90s are in their 20’s and 30’s. For those Millennials who fondly remember their parents’ style from childhood, this Authentic Vintage Parks collection is for you. Nothing screams ’90s style like an embroidered jean shirt or a Mickey sweater that looks like it stepped off the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Production Central Store Now Open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

August 14, 2020

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Production Central at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

Although Universal Studios Hollywood may still be closed, guests can now visit Production Central in its new second location in CityWalk. The fan-favorite shop is located in the Upper Lot across from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter entrance in the park. It features apparel, toys and souvenirs from some favorite Universal movies and shows, … Read more

PHOTOS: Lights Installed and Landscape Prepped for Landing at Space 220 in EPCOT

August 11, 2020

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Space 220 has yet to open after numerous delays from prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, only worsened by the pandemic. As of March, the restaurant was due to open in April, then the shutdown happened. With the park reopened, construction continues, and now the exterior of the building is getting some attention. We saw a … Read more

PHOTOS: Enclosure of the TRON Lightcycle / Run “Grid” Show Building Continues with New Paneling at the Magic Kingdom

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020

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TRON Lightcycle / Run Construction Update August 10, 2020

Users may soon upload into The Grid when TRON Lightcycle / Run opens in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. And with construction underway once more after the parks reopening, the ride is making slow-and-steady progress. The exposed track, canopy supports, and show building have all been seen going up in the last several months. And now, … Read more

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