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New Moon Rising — Lunar New Year Festival Begins: Disney California Adventure Photo Report 1/21/22

January 30, 2022

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to Disney California Adventure for the opening day of the Lunar New Year Festival, and we want you to come along. Join us on this photo report from the park. Before the festival opened, we found ourselves in Avengers Campus where this happy guy thwipped over … Read more

Lunar New Year Preparations, New ‘Onward’ Gondola, and More: Disney California Adventure Photo Report 1/20/22

January 29, 2022

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We stopped by Disney California Adventure today to check out the first of the Lunar New Year food specials and see what else we could find. Join us for this photo report from Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The Lunar New Year Festival doesn’t officially start until … Read more

Lunar New Year Decor, Mr. Potato Head is Fixed, Sleeping Beauty Castle on Everything & More: Disneyland Photo Report 1/18/22

January 23, 2022

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We came down to the Disneyland Resort to check in on things before the Lunar New Year festival starts this weekend at Disney California Adventure and we found lots to show you. So come along on our photo tour of the Disneyland Resort. The trams are not back up … Read more

First of the Lunar New Year Merchandise, Post-Holiday Treats, Avenger Adventures & More: Disneyland Photo Report 1/11/22

January 17, 2022

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to see how the resort is faring now that the Holidays are over and the decorations are starting to come down. Come along with us as we see the best of the best at the Disneyland Resort. It was a very crowded … Read more

Forbidden Journey On-Ride Photo, CityWalk Closures, Lunar New Year Approaches & More: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 1/13/22

January 18, 2022January 15, 2022

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! With the Holidays squarely behind us, we dropped in to see how Universal Studios Hollywood is tackling the switch over to the Lunar New Year celebration, which will take over Universal Plaza soon. Let’s take a tour of the park to see what’s new and good. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium … Read more

A Farewell to Christmas and a Hello to Dinosaurs: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 1/8/22

January 12, 2022

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We came down to Universal Studios Hollywood to say goodbye to the holiday decorations before the season ends on January 9, 2022, and we want you to come along with us. It has been a while since we checked in on our favorite dragon at Universal. Still looking as … Read more

Closing Dates Revealed for Earl of Sandwich and Sugarboo & Co. in Downtown Disney

January 15, 2022January 8, 2022

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It was announced at Destination D23 that the West end businesses in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort would close down in January 2022 to reimagine the area with new open space for various events. Now, we have closing dates for the three existing businesses that will have their locations closed for the construction. The … Read more

Holiday Decorations Still Up, Peek at Submarine Lagoon, Iron Man Gauntlet Back from the Blip, & More: Disneyland Photo Report 1/4/22

January 8, 2022

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! With blackout dates slowly starting to wane, one Magic Key tier at a time, it is time for the holiday crowds to subside and the Magic Key holders to come back to The Happiest Place on Earth. Join us as we take a tour of both parks of the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disneyland and Walt Disney World Long Sleeve Shirts Arrive on shopDisney

January 4, 2022

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Fans of Disneyland and Walt Disney World alike who want to show off their love of their home resorts can now do so with a pair of new long sleeved shirts available now on shopDisney. Disneyland Long Sleeve T-Shirt for Adults — $34.99 Your love for Disneyland Resort will pop for all to see from this long … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Swims Along for ‘Moana’-Inspired Journey of Water Attraction at EPCOT

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

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Construction activity is flowing along at the future site of Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” in EPCOT. We took a flight over the park via the Monorail as we arrived and got a quick peek at how the project is coming along. Join us for this look at the construction update from today. Since … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 1/3/22: Villains Sketch Art Button-Down, ‘Up’ Tumbler, So Much Apparel, and More

January 3, 2022

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Every day, Walt Disney World releases a plethora of new merchandise. Since there’s so much to see, we bring you everything we find in these convenient roundups. So join us as we explore everything new at the Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs on January 3, 2022. Lava T-Shirt — $24.99 Mickey Mouse Pink T-Shirt — … Read more

PHOTOS: Valentine Mickey and Minnie Bags by Dooney & Bourke Available on shopDisney

January 3, 2022

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the first bits of merchandise are starting to release to celebrate the holiday. If bags are your love language, then you can feel the love with these two new Dooney & Bourke bags available now on shopDisney. Mickey and Minnie Mouse Valentine Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag — $328 … Read more

Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Available Through March 15, 2022

January 3, 2022

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Walt Disney World theme park operating hours have been updated for the week of March 7 through March 15, 2022. Previously, hours had been available through March 6. For each of the four theme parks, Park Hopper availability runs from 2:00 p.m. til park close each day. Early Theme Park Entry for guests of Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: The Haunted Mansion ‘Foolish Mortal’ Jacket by Our Universe Materializes at Magic Kingdom

January 3, 2022

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A new jacket has been summoned from the ether celebrating the spookiest attraction — The Haunted Mansion. We found this at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom. The Haunted Mansion Jacket by Our Universe — $79.99 This denim jacket is eerily similar to the Madame Leota denim jacket that was released around Halloween, but with … Read more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Unexpectedly Closed Again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

January 3, 2022

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Yet again in the continuing saga of breakdowns and unexpected closures for the ride, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has once again experienced “technical difficulties.” Though the attraction did open with the park this morning, guests were turned away starting at around 8 a.m. after the ride unexpectedly closed. A … Read more

Always Tea Time Slush Coming to Cheshire Café on January 10 to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

January 3, 2022

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Charly Shelton

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Disney Parks has teased the newest 50th anniversary treat coming to Magic Kingdom on its Instagram account. This reveal was voted on by Instagram followers, who chose between Cheshire Cat Café and Pinocchio Village Haus. The Always Tea Time Slush will debut at Cheshire Café on January 10 as the most recent sweet treat in … Read more

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