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.

PHOTOS: New Norway Pavilion T-Shirt Arrives at EPCOT

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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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Some things never change, and despite many changes to the Norway Pavilion over the years, we still love it. A new t-shirt for the pavilion has arrived at EPCOT, so you too can declare your love for Norway. The t-shirt is blue with white sleeves. Some of the Norway Pavilion’s most recognizable architecture sits atop … Read more

PHOTOS: New Reusable “Namaste” and “Be Kind” Face Masks Arrive at Yak & Yeti in Disney’s Animal 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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Add some new reusable face masks to your collection with these Yak & Yeti branded masks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! There are three new 2-layered cloth masks, all one-size-fits-most for adults. This first mask instructs everyone to “Be Kind.” This is great for everyone who knows that wearing a face mask is the ultimate act … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jungle Cruise Ornament Set and “Backside of Water” Magnet Sail Into Disneyland Resort

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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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jungle cruise ornaments magnet

Display your love of the world-famous Jungle Cruise with this new ornament set and magnet. Each ornament and the magnet feature a different moment from the classic attraction. Whether you’re a Skipper or just a fan, you’ll want to pick these up! Ornament Set – $39.99 This set has five different ornaments. There’s a rhino, … Read more

PHOTOS: Detail Work Continues on the France Pavilion Expansion and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in 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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We are patiently waiting for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to open at EPCOT, and every time we ride the Disney Skyliner, we can’t resist catching a glimpse of construction. The expansion to the France pavilion has looked near completion for a while, but construction still carries on, with finishing touches now being added. The entrance to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sweater and Sweatpants Set Featuring Zero from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Floats Into Walt Disney World

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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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zero sweater sweatpants

Spooky season is almost upon us, so it’s time to start putting together some Halloween outfits. Luckily Walt Disney World has us covered, with a new sweater and sweatpants featuring Zero from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Sweater – $39.99 This sweater has Zero’s smiling face beneath his name. The “O” in “Zero” is made of … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on Former Mouse Gear Store Reimagining Continues 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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Mouse Gear closed earlier this year and moved into a temporary home while a complete overhaul of the classic EPCOT store gets underway. Concept art of this reimagining was revealed at D23 in 2019, but for now, we can only catch glimpses of the construction happening inside and out. When we last checked on construction, … Read more

Live-Action “Mulan” Release on Disney+ Will Not Be Available Via In-App Purchase

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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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There have been many questions regarding the release of the live-action Mulan film since Disney announced it would premiere on Disney+ on September 4. Rather than simply being added to the platform, Mulan will be available for an additional $29.99 for anyone with a Disney+ subscription. It looks like this “Premier Access” payment will only … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Viking T-Shirts Arrive at the Norway Pavilion in 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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norway viking shirts

Get in touch with your Viking ancestors (or just your favorite EPCOT pavilion) with these new t-shirts from the Norway Pavilion. The shirts have similar designs, but one is long-sleeved and one is short-sleeved. Long-Sleeved Viking Shirt – $34.99 A sea monster rises from the deep in the small logo on the front of this … Read more

PHOTOS: Broken Rope Bridge Now Closed Off in The Oasis Exhibits at Disney’s Animal 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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While strolling through The Oasis Exhibits at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed that this rope bridge was closed off. The bridge has been roped off on both ends. After a closer look, we noticed that some of the boards seem to be breaking. The boards that seem to be raised slightly could be coming loose … Read more

PHOTOS: Get An Aerial View of New Lucite Pylons and Fountain Construction 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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bioreconstruct epcot pylon fountain construction

Our photographer friend in the skies, bioreconstruct, has shared an aerial view of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT and the construction happening in front of it. These images give an idea of how the new lucite pylons fit into EPCOT’s signature fountain. The pylons sit directly in the center of the fountain. The benches surrounding the … Read more

VIDEO: New Sound System (with Background Music Loop) Installed Along Parking Structure Tram Route at Disneyland Resort

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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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A new sound system has been installed along the tram route at Disneyland Resort’s parking structure. Guests walking this way will be able to hear music clips from different Disney films and classic Disneyland attractions. Listen closely to the video below. The music loop is actually the same as the Esplanade loop that plays at … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Franken-Mold” Mold-A-Rama Machine Arrives at the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store 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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It’s alive! A new Mold-A-Rama machine has arrived at Universal Studios Florida. This Mold-A-Rama is a “Franken-Mold.” Become Dr. Frankenstein himself and watch your own plastic collectible monster come to life before your very eyes. For only $6, you too can “witness the horror” of Frankenstein’s monster. The machine has two monsters in a lit … Read more

PHOTOS: Islands of the Caribbean Booth Now Only Open on Saturdays at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020

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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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We noticed a few days ago that the Islands of the Caribbean booth at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020 was closed and menus were removed. However today, it was reopened. The booth windows remained curtained during the week. The utensil dispensers, registers, and cooler were also covered and the umbrellas … Read more

Liberty Square Riverboat at the Magic Kingdom Scheduled for Refurbishment During Last Week of August

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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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Liberty Square Riverboat

The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom will be closing for annual refurbishment from Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August 30th. The Liberty Square Riverboat previously closed for several months for a major refurbishment in 2018. It closes for regular annual refurbishment once every year. The riverboat will reopen for guests on August 31st. Don’t … Read more

PHOTOS: More Exterior Siding Added to TRON Lightcycle / Run “Grid” Show Building at the 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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Since our last full construction update, we noticed more panels being added to the exterior of TRON Lightcycle / Run. We got a closer look at this paneling and the rest of the attraction during our next visit to Magic Kingdom. Previously, paneling only covered the park-facing sides of the “Grid” show building. It’s probable … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Rapidly Progressing on Play! Pavilion Roof 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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Construction is slow but steady on the remodel of EPCOT’s Wonders of Life pavilion, which is becoming the Play! pavilion. Storage pallets have been on top of the pavilion for months now as progress is made refurbishing the triangular tiles. During our most recent visit, we noticed that not only many more tiles looked different, … Read more

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