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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

PHOTOS: Have a ‘Perfect Picnic’ With Souvenir Basket & Blanket From Good Boy! Grocers in Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown

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Mickey’s Toontown has reopened after a year of reimagining with a new snack shop called Good Boy! Grocers. The good boy in question is, of course, Pluto. The venue offers a variety of on-the-go snacks and beverages, as well as a Perfect Picnic Basket. It comes with your choice of three select items plus one … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Reopening Delayed to March 20

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The reopening of Typhoon Lagoon has been delayed until March 20. It was originally set to open on March 19, but due to inclement weather forecasts, Disney has pushed the reopening back by one day. Sunday, March 19, is forecast to have a high of 60°F, according to The Weather Channel. The local Central Florida … Read more

Souvenir Slushee Sipper, ‘Yummy’ Popcorn Bucket, and Themed Candies Coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

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In addition to the previously announced Perfect Picnic Basket and Blanket, the Souvenir Slushee Sipper, a popcorn bucket, and themed candies are coming to Mickey’s Toontown upon its reopening. Souvenir Slushee Sipper — $16.99 Good Boy! Grocers is the home to the Perfect Picnic souvenirs, and it’s also where guests can find the Souvenir Slushee … Read more

New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Remote Control Trackless Ride Vehicle Toy Coming to Disneyland

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All aboard! A new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway remote control trackless ride vehicle toy is coming to Disneyland. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Remote Control Trackless Train The toy train will have three separate cars — the engine and two ride vehicles. The remote control is used to drive the engine and the two … Read more

Sneak Peek Inside Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown Including Minnie’s House, Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard, and Chip & Dale’s Gadget Coaster

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Disney has given a sneak peek into the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland before it opens this Sunday, March 19. Mickey’s Toontown Redesign Focuses on Guest Comfort In an interview with the Orange County Register, Imagineers discussed the redesign, noting that they wanted Toontown to be “decompressing and welcoming.” They repainted the land with calm … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Mickey Mouse to Debut New Costume in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

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Mickey Mouse will debut a new look when Mickey’s Toontown reopens on March 19. His main meet and greet location will return to his house. When meeting with him outside, he will be in a new costume. Mickey’s Relaxed-Casual Look Guests will be able to find Mickey, Minnie, and all their closest friends in Toontown. … Read more

Pete to Meet and Greet Guests in Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

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Guests at Mickey’s Toontown will be the first to see Pete’s debut as a meet and greet character when the land reopens this weekend at Disneyland Resort. This will be Pete’s first ever meet and greet experience at a Disney Park. Mickey’s Toontown Debuts New Character Meet and Greet Pete is a long-standing character in … Read more

BREAKING: TRON Lightcycle Run to Begin Soft Openings Next Week at Magic Kingdom

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In advance of the grand opening on April 4, Disney has announced that TRON Lightcycle / Run will begin soft openings next week. Between March 20 and April 2, guests may have the opportunity to ride the newest attraction at Magic Kingdom. Soft openings, sometimes known as technical rehearsals, often operate at irregular intervals. An … Read more

Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Expanding Offerings Including New Sunrise Yoga Inside Disneyland

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Tenaya Stone Spa, located at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel in Disneyland Resort, is expanding their lineup of services. Notably, one of the new offerings is Sunrise Yoga inside Disneyland park. Sunrise Yoga in Disneyland Park As an overnight guest of any of the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, you can enjoy the Sunrise Yoga … Read more

Imagineers ‘Took Note’ Of Positive Fan Reaction to Villains Land Blue Sky Concept for Magic Kingdom

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At D23 Expo last fall, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro showed off concept art for several “Blue Sky” ideas. One such idea was a Villains land for Magic Kingdom. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Imagineer Chris Beatty discussed the fan reaction to that particular concept. “We’re dreaming every day about what … Read more

Pricing Revealed for TRON Identity Program Custom Action Figure Experience at Magic Kingdom

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Disney has released the pricing information for the TRON Identity Program custom action figure experience coming to Magic Kingdom. TRON Identity Program Experience – $89.99 The experience will be located in Tomorrowland Launch Depot, the former Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., and will be similar to the Avatar Maker program at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Computer … Read more

More Details Released for Disney100 Celebrations Coming to EPCOT

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Disney has released more information about the Disney100 celebrations coming to EPCOT later this year. In addition to the new nighttime spectacular, guests will be able to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their platinum attire, snap a selfie with a platinum sculpture of the one who started it all, and watch Spaceship Earth … Read more

Tiana’s Foods Water Tower to Be Installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure This Summer at Magic Kingdom

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The transformation of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is underway, and Disney has provided another update. The “Tiana’s Foods” water tower will be installed this summer. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure doesn’t have an opening date beyond “2024” yet, but crews have been quickly dismantling the Splash Mountain theming. Read the ride’s backstory below. At a … Read more

EPCOT to Host Disney100 Celebrations at Walt Disney World

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The Disney100 celebrations are officially coming to Walt Disney World Resort this spring. EPCOT is set to be the primary location and will be debuting a new nighttime spectacular for the occasion. More details will be released. Disneyland Resort kicked off Disney100 celebrations in January, with special entertainment, food & beverages, merchandise, and more.

New Concept Art Offers Look at CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall

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Disney has released two new pieces of concept art showing off the new CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall coming to EPCOT. The first shows inside CommuniCore Hall, with colorful origami cranes and other artwork hanging from the ceiling. It appears to have the same wood ceiling as Creations Shop, with circular lights reminiscent of the … Read more

CONCEPT ART for New Nighttime Spectacular Coming to EPCOT This Fall

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Disney has released the first look at the replacement for Harmonious. A new nighttime spectacular will debut at EPCOT this fall. An “original composition and evocative selections from the Disney songbook” will be “woven together to remind us that we are more alike than different.” This past September, at the D23 Expo, Parks Chairman Josh … Read more

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