Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Crews Repainting Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Though Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Wimpy’s have reopened in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Me Ship, The Olive remains closed for refurbishment. We saw crews touching up the paint on the ship’s funnel. Me Ship, The Olive is a water play area with slides, nets, and interactive games. Scaffolding currently surrounds the funnel and … Read more

New Hello Kitty Picnic Loungefly Mini Backpack, Handbag, and Wallet at Universal Orlando Resort

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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A new picnic-inspired Hello Kitty Loungefly collection has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the Hello Kitty picnic Loungefly mini backpack, handbag, and wallet in the Hello Kitty Store at Universal Studios Florida. All three items feature Hello Kitty’s face and a red and white gingham pattern. Hello Kitty Loungefly Wallet – $55 One … Read more

Refurbishment Underway on New York Sets in Universal Studios Florida

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Refurbishment has begun on the New York City sets in Universal Studios Florida, which were recently looking worse for wear. The flat sets are at the end of this street in the New York area. We noticed plastic wrapped around one part of The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum façade. The plastic is around the section … Read more

Banners Return to Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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All of the decorative banners have been returned to the front of Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom. The banners began to be removed in December, presumably for refurbishment. There are four sets of vertical banners around the Princess Fairytale Hall entrances. The banners are shades purple and pink, with a diamond pattern. Princess Fairytale … Read more

HeiHei Parking Lot Updated with New Signs at EPCOT

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Two signs in the HeiHei parking lot at EPCOT have been updated. The EPCOT parking lots were recently renamed after characters and the new signage was placed on three-sided frames atop black poles. However, two of the HeiHei signs were temporarily marked with just stickers over the old Journey parking lot signs. The raised lettering … Read more

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Reveals Winnie the Pooh Ride Was Originally Planned for Mickey’s Toontown

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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In our interview with former Imagineer Jim Shull, he discussed some of the early ideas for Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park, including a ride inspired by “The Little Mermaid” or “Winnie the Pooh” that eventually became Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin. “The Little Mermaid” was released in 1989, so the Disney movie was a natural … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Daytime Tour of Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown has opened at Disneyland Park, with updates to nearly every aspect of the land. Designed to be more inclusive and accessible, Mickey’s Toontown uses muted colors, quiet music, open spaces, and plenty of shade to make the space comfortable for all. Mickey’s Toontown was added to the map in the Disneyland … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald’s Duck Pond Opens at Mickey’s Toontown With New Games and Effects

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Donald’s boat has reopened as Donald’s Duck Pond in the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown. The boat and pond have new interactive elements and effects featuring Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby from “DuckTales.” Only half of the play area is actually open right now. The pond side remains closed due to an issue with the water. There … Read more

NEW Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Loungefly Bag, Apparel, Ear Headbands, and More Merchandise at Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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More new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway merchandise is available at the soft opening of the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park. The first round of merchandise arrived at EngineEar Souvenirs earlier this month. Conductor’s Hat – $34.99 An engineer’s cap let’s you play the part of train conductor. The blue and white striped classic-looking … Read more

Donald’s Duck Pond and CenTOONial Park Fountain Closed Due to Water Issue at Mickey’s Toontown

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Though the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown has finally opened at Disneyland Park, we noticed the water features of Donald’s Duck Pond were not yet available. The CenTOONial Park fountain was also only available for a short period of time when the land opened yesterday. Apparently, an issue with the pH balance of the water has forced … Read more

Universal’s Volcano Bay Closing Tomorrow Due to Cold Weather

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Universal’s Volcano Bay water park will be closed tomorrow, March 20, due to cold weather. Temperatures in Central Florida could be as low as 47° F tomorrow, with a high of 69°. The weather should be warm enough for the park to reopen on Tuesday, March 21. The reopening of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park … Read more

New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Pressed Pennies Available at Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway pressed pennies are available in the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown, which just opened at Disneyland Park. The pressed penny machine is at the exit of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, in EngineEar Souvenirs. The pennies are $1 each or $5 for all eight designs. Every design reads “Mickey & Minnie’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New Canopy Installed at Test Track in EPCOT Over Five Months After Hurricane Ian Damage

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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When Hurricane Ian passed over Central Florida over five months ago, the entrance canopy of Test Track went missing, presumably after sustaining some damage. A new canopy has finally been installed over the permanent scaffolding over the Test Track courtyard. The shiny new canopy is dark blue, the main color of Test Track. The Test … Read more

Sticker Advertising End of 50th Anniversary Pressed Penny Designs Added to Machines at Magic Kingdom

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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With “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” ending this month, Disney has added stickers to the pressed penny machines in Magic Kingdom stating that 50th anniversary designs will be ending soon. The stickers are on all of the machines that have 50th anniversary designs available. They feature Mickey and friends and read “50th anniversary designs! Ending … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pete Appears for First Character Meet and Greet in Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown has officially opened and Mickey and all his friends are appearing in the town again. Pete is now appearing for his first-ever character meet and greet. Pete is wearing a blue shirt with denim overalls. He can be spotted wandering Mickey’s Toontown with Cast Member handlers. Pete is a long-standing character … Read more

VIDEO: Guest Climbs Into Planter with Miss Piggy and Kermit Topiaries at EPCOT

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Another week, another viral video of guests behaving badly at Walt Disney World Resort. This one features a guest taking photos with the Miss Piggy and Kermit topiaries at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. TikTok user @magicalmaddieb shared the video, which was taken on St. Patrick’s Day. Unlike most guests, the one in … Read more

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