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More Structures Rise at the Future Site of Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park

May 13, 2022

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Thanks to Twitter user, @bioreconstruct, we have an aerial view of the current state of construction at Universal Orlando Resort’s newest upcoming theme park, Epic Universe. He detailed through several tweets what each area is, with close-ups on many of them. Please note that all of the potential lands and attractions listed are rumored as … Read more

New WDW 50th Anniversary Mickey and Friends Figure Set Comes to shopDisney

May 13, 2022

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Anyone looking for more ways to commemorate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary need look no further than this new set of fully sculpted figures featuring Mickey and Friends. They have recently debuted on shopDisney, and are available now. Mickey Mouse and Friends Collectible Figures Set – Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary — $19.99 The World’s … Read more

Hang Loose with a New Loungefly Stitch Wallet and Belt Bag at Disneyland

May 13, 2022

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Get ready for summer with this new floral print Stitch bag and wallet from Loungefly. We found these at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. Stitch Loungefly Belt Bag — $40 This cute little bag features that cute little ball of destruction, Stitch. He’s making general mischief, clawing into the bag, laying around … Read more

New Orleans Square Slowly Reopening Walkways as Refurbishment Progresses at Disneyland

May 13, 2022

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Refurbishment projects have taken over New Orleans Square at Disneyland, making it a maze of construction walls. Between Pirates of the Caribbean being closed for major refurbishment, as well as Blue Bayou, and the traffic improvement project underway throughout the walkways of the land, and the Fantasmic! equipment refurbishments both on Tom Sawyer Island and … Read more

New Harry Potter Retail Bag Apparates into Universal Orlando Resort

May 13, 2022

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On a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort, we noticed a new bag is being given out with purchases. The new bag features Harry Potter with his wand outstretched in front of Hogwarts Castle. The land logo is followed by “Universal Parks & Resorts” to make it fit at … Read more

New Patriotic Minnie Ears Come to Disneyland

May 13, 2022

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Show your patriotism this summer with some new Minnie ears from the Disneyland Resort. We found these ears at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. Patriotic Minnie Ears — $29.99 These sequined Minnie ears show off the stars and stripes in all their sparkly old glory. The ears featuring alternating colors of sequins … Read more

New 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Orange Bird Shorts Flutter Into Magic Kingdom

May 13, 2022

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Everyone’s favorite citrus-based bird has been featured on everything from coin banks to dresses to hand bags and more. And now, you can get comfy and relax in these new shorts featuring Orange Bird. We found these at Main Street Cinema inside Magic Kingdom. Orange Bird Shorts — $36.99 These shorts, part of the Vault … Read more

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Nears Resurfacing as Water Returns to the Disneyland Attraction

May 13, 2022

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Charly Shelton

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With the reopening of Disneyland after the pandemic shutdown of 2020-2021, one of the few rides to not reopen has been Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Upon reopening, the lagoon was surrounded by construction walls as work began on a refurbishment. The first projected opening date was Winter 2021. Then just Winter. Then no projected opening … Read more

Main Street Electrical Parade Spirit Jersey Finally Pulls in to Disneyland

May 13, 2022

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We’ve been waiting what feels like forever, but it’s finally here. The Main Street Electrical Parade Spirit Jersey has arrived in Disneyland. We found this in the Emporium. Main Street Electrical Parade Spirit Jersey — $74.99 The back of the Spirit Jersey features Elliott rimmed in white lights and surrounded by music floating through the … Read more

McDonald’s Re-Releases Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Happy Meal Toys as Walt Disney World 50th Line

May 19, 2022May 13, 2022

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Charly Shelton

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In November, 2020, McDonald’s began releasing a line of Happy Meal toys to celebrate the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Just a week after the toys began their release, they were pulled from McDonald’s locations nationwide due to an error in the QR code game pieces found inside the … Read more

Disneyland Paris Reveals Avengers Campus Cast Member Costumes

May 13, 2022

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Disneyland Paris has released two new images revealing the Cast Member costumes for the upcoming Avengers Campus, set to open in early summer. The costumes are roughly the same as those found in the Avengers Campus in Disneyland, though there are a few key differences. The WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure outfit worn by the … Read more

Pyramids, Dinosaurs and Electric Trams: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 4/21/22

April 29, 2022

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to see how the many construction projects were faring and take a ride on the electric trams. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. On our way into the park, we noticed … Read more

The Return of Disneyland Nighttime Spectaculars: Disneyland Photo Report Friday 4/22/22

April 26, 2022

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort for the long-awaited return of the nighttime spectaculars — the Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever fireworks, and World of Color. So join us as we take in the sights at both parks of the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland The morning was about … Read more

Character Hugs, Earth Day Prep, and Beautiful Weather: Disneyland Resort Photo Report 4/19/22

April 24, 2022

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to check out everything that’s new in the parks, and we want you to come along for the ride. So join us as we take in the sights at both parks of the Disneyland Resort. At the security entrance in the Mickey … Read more

Construction Carries on During a Blustery Day on the Lot: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 4/12/22

April 16, 2022

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today amid a massive wind storm blowing through LA to see what we could find to dazzle and delight. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. CityWalk It’s been a while since we … Read more

Magical Mead, Blistering Heat, and a Cool Splashdown at Jurassic World: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 4/7/22

April 14, 2022

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Jurassic World the Ride splashdown

Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to soak up the suddenly warm weather here in the Southland and see what else we could find to dazzle and delight. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. CityWalk Toothsome Chocolate … Read more

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