PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/18/21 (Polynesian Resort 50th Merchandise Arrives, Saratoga Springs Creme Brûlée Eclair Delights, Disney Vacation Club Collection, & More)

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Good morning from a chilly Magic Kingdom. We were definitely feeling the fall vibes with a gust of cooler weather today. The Emporium had a festive new find near the registers: a new 50th anniversary slap bracelet is now available. Mystery pin boxes continue to pop up all over the parks. We found a few … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/9/21 (50th Anniversary Wishables, Vault Collection Decor Arrives In Port Of Entry, New Resort Ears & DVC Merchandise, & More)

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Greetings from EPCOT! The anniversary celebration continues as we make our way through the new world neighborhoods today. New 50th anniversary Wishables arrived at Creations Shop with many of our favorite characters donning their EARidescent best. A set of Star Wars earrings flew into Creations as well to go along with the Star Wars jewelry … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/8/21 (50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke, Balloon Popcorn Buckets, Gold Railings At Cinderella Castle, & More)

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Royal greetings from Magic Kingdom! Today, we are celebrating more than just ’50 years of turkey legs’ as we make our way around the castle for more anniversary finds. The much anticipated 50th anniversary Dooney & Bourke collection made its debut at Uptown Jewelers. The collection included an assortment of bags, a Magicband, and dress … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/7/21 (Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket Creeps In, Everglazed Donuts Treats Delight, New 50th Anniversary Merchandise, & More)

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The celebration continues as we make our way through an afternoon at Disney Springs! Tren-D inside Marketplace Co-Op received a refresh with new paint under its sign and a small makeover of its dressing rooms. A sparkling new Passholder Magicband featuring Tinkerbell arrived at Pin Traders. A small variety of new 50th souvenir pressed pennies, … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Moves Slowly Outside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

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Work continues at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind since our last update, where most of the pavement in front of the attraction was almost complete. A large crane is in front of the attraction, where the crew members appear to be working on the area under the roof where lighting fixtures are. The roof … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour A Remodeled Family Suite Room at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

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Disney’s All-Star Music Resort recently reopened after a long hiatus with a renovated lobby and recently reimagined rooms to boot. Here, we take a tour of a refurbished family suite room at the resort. The living room doubles as a bedroom, with two queen-size pull-down beds. This is the only All-Star room with a headboard … Read more

PHOTOS: Hocus Pocus Loungefly Backpack and Her Universe Apparel Flies Into Walt Disney World

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October is just around the corner and some spooky new Hocus Pocus merchandise and Her Universe apparel has arrived at Walt Disney World for the occasion. Hocus Pocus Mini Loungefly Backpack – $75 The backpack features constellations, candelabras, and a cat’s face, of course. The trim is a metallic purple found on the front, straps, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/22/21 (Main Street Confectionery Receives Mars Candy Branding, Princess Fairytale Hall Gets Golden Makeover, FastPass Kiosks Begin Removal, & More)

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Greetings from Magic Kingdom! 50th anniversary preparations continue to speed along today as October 1 draws near. The Emporium’s sign has returned from a brief refurbishment period. A new Halloween v-neck made a frightful appearance on Main Street U.S.A. New Halloween outfits are available to give your nuiMo that spooky touch. An assortment of new … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/23/21 (Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Standby Queue, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Covered In Scrim, 50th Anniversary Decor, & More)

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Good morning from a big day in Walt Disney World! Today, we made our way through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and EPCOT. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance transitioned from virtual queue to standby, with wait times climbing to upwards of 220 minutes though staying under 100 for most of the day. A few … Read more

PHOTOS: Lobby At Disney’s Contemporary Resort Receives Mid-Century Modern Wallpaper

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Refurbishment of Disney’s Contemporary Resort is moving at a rapid pace as construction workers race to have the resort in shape by October 1, revealing daily new additions including fresh paint and artwork. The lower level lobby hallway lit with new milky glass pendant fixtures has had its long black curtain previously lining the pathway … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT 50th Anniversary Starbucks ‘Been There Series’ Pin Discovered at Walt Disney World

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Starbucks Coffee is taking Walt Disney World by storm with new ‘Been There Series’ merchandise to celebrate the 50th anniversary, and a new EPCOT version of the pins we found at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now available. EPCOT 50th Anniversary Starbucks ‘Been There Series’ Pin – $12.99 The pin features a large … Read more

PHOTOS: “The Incredibles” Hallway Artwork Now Being Installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been undergoing a major overhaul including reimagined rooms featuring The Incredibles, the new Steakhouse 71, and a redesigned lobby. As the project kick into high gear, some Incredibles art is already visible to guests. Multiple new art pieces with Violet and other Incredibles characters were seen peeking over the edge of … Read more

PHOTOS: Horse-Hitching Stations Installed Outside of Pecos Bill’s at the Magic Kingdom

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Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe received a small update after the boardwalk construction in Frontierland was completed. New horse-hitching stations arrived in front of the restaurant’s entrance to complete the aesthetic. The new stations match the pillars in color with a small iron work detailing on either side of the stand. Following the … Read more

‘Class of 1971’ 50-Year Cast Members Celebrated with Special Moment at Walt Disney World

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As Walt Disney World Resort gets ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary, cast members celebrating 50 years of magic, or the ‘Class of 1971’ gathered at the Magic Kingdom to commemorate their milestones together ahead of the October 1 “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” Cast members were honored at a special breakfast where they were … Read more

Special Edition 50th Anniversary EARidescent M&M’s Coming To Magic Kingdom October 1st

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New details were revealed by Disney about the reopening of the Main Street Confectionary on September 29, including a new interactive candy wall and a plethora of new sweet treats. Quickly removed from that announcement were details for some special edition M&M’s for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. The containers shaped like Mickey and Minnie … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New Main Street Confectionery Features Massive Candy Wall of Skittles & M&M’s, Over 30 New Treat Options at Magic Kingdom

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Disney has released images of the reimagined Main Street Confectionery, which opens September 29th at the Magic Kingdom. Now being sponsored by Mars Wrigley, the turn-of-the-century sweet treat shop boasts a colorful candy wall which features 38 varieties of M&M’S and SKITTLES. Disney is also promising “interactive opportunities” that will allow guests to play in … Read more