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: Pathway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom Almost Complete

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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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Construction has been moving quickly on the pathway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. The sidewalk and bridge have been done for a while and shrubbery was recently planted on either side of the bridge. The Grand Floridian side of the path still needs streetlights, but other than that, it … Read more

PHOTOS: Wild New Spirit Jersey Featuring Mickey Mouse Roars Into 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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If Disney’s Animal Kingdom is your favorite park, then this Spirit Jersey is for you. This black Spirit Jersey says “Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on the back. The letters of “Animal” are made up of different animal prints. The front of the jersey has Mickey Mouse himself. Mickey is in his classic outfit, with a twist: … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Lindwurm Bookseller” Theming Added to Exterior of Upcoming Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs

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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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Gideon’s Bakehouse is coming to Disney Springs, and while it’s not easy to see what’s happening with interior construction, some new theming has been added to the outside of the building, which is be located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. Interior construction obviously still has a ways to go. The construction … Read more

PHOTOS: New Social Distancing Markers Added to Entrance of the Magic Kingdom for Monorail Queue

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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 there have been social distancing markers for entering the Magic Kingdom since the park’s reopening, new markers have been added specifically for boarding the nearby monorail. These circular markers are next to the entrance queue markers, so this area can double as a line for the park and a monorail line, depending on demand. … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Periwinkle Blue MagicBand Arrives at 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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If you’ve been wanting a new MagicBand but aren’t into fancy designs, then this new periwinkle blue might be for you. This MagicBand is a softer blue than the other plain blue MagicBand, so we’ve decided to dub it periwinkle. It’s a standard MagicBand with a Mickey puck in the same color as the band. … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Indiana Jones” Magnet Set Arrives at 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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It’s not the years, it’s the mileage. It may have been 12 years since the last Indiana Jones film, but merchandise for this classic series is still arriving at Walt Disney World. We recently picked up a baseball cap and puzzle featuring the famous adventurer. Now you can get a set of four magnets celebrating … Read more

PHOTOS: Free COVID-19 Testing Site Now Open For Cast Members and the General Public at Disney Maingate Complex in 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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As previously reported, a new COVID-19 community testing site is now open in Osceola County, inside Disney’s Maingate office complex by Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Testing is free for both Cast Members and the public, but prior registration is required. There is a separate lane at the testing site for Cast Members, Operating Participant employees, … Read more

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Still Closed Following Backstage Fire at Universal’s Islands of Adventure; Expected to Reopen Monday

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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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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is closed for the third day in a row today. Signs at both the front of the park and the entrance to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter indicated it would not be operating. This closure began after a small fire broke out backstage earlier … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Life Finds A Way – “Raptor” Makes Nest on Tallest Point of Velocicoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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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 Islands of Adventure has a new kind of raptor encounter at the Velocicoaster! A bird of prey, also knowns as a raptor in zoological terms, seems to have made a nest at the highest point of the coaster, right above the Jurassic World flag. While Universal has not been officially announced the Velocicoaster, construction … Read more

PHOTOS: “Rivers of Light” Shaman Boats Removed From Discovery River Lagoon 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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After closing with the rest of Walt Disney World due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Rivers of Light” was later announced to be permanently closed following the reopening of the parks. Elements of the show are now being removed from the Discovery River lagoon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The boats on which the “shaman” performers originally … Read more

PHOTOS: New Themed Structure Being Built at Kilimanjaro Safaris 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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A new structure has appeared practically overnight at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests pass this small building as they near the end of the attraction. The main structure is complete, but it looks like there is still more decoration to be added to the doors, windows, and walls. We expect the ground to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition MARVEL Black Widow MagicBand Arrives at 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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While Black Widow has been delayed to November, some merchandise has been appearing for the long-awaited film. This limited edition MagicBand was first released on shopDisney back in May, and it has now hit shelves in the parks. Like most limited edition MagicBands, this comes in a specially designed box. Both the box and the … Read more

Tambu Lounge Scheduled to Reopen This Weekend at Disney’s Polynesian Village 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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Last week, we noticed Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort preparing for reopening. At the time, a Cast Member said that they were aiming to reopen on Sunday, August 16th. Now we have further confirmation of this date, thanks to an update on the Walt Disney World website. The Walt Disney World website has … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Remodeled Two-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort in 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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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is located just across the water from Disney Springs. This resort started refurbishing their rooms just last year, so we’re taking a look at all the improvements made in their two-bedroom villa. Second Bedroom Past the villa’s entryway is a door that leads into the secondary bedroom area. On … Read more

PHOTOS: New Americana Overalls Arrive 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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While checking out all of the new social distancing procedures at the Magic Kingdom, we’ve spotted some new merchandise as well. We didn’t get to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World this year, but we can still celebrate with these new Americana overalls! Americana Overalls – $34.99 These overalls are definitely a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Stormtrooper, Simba, Mad Tea Party, and Tigger Patterned Shirts Arrive at 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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Last month, Disney introduced new patterned shirts featuring different classic characters. Now the collection is growing with Stormtrooper, Simba, Mad Tea Party, and Tigger t-shirts. Stormtrooper “Pew Pew” T-Shirt – $36.99 This shirt has cartoon Stormtroopers patterned with the words “pew pew.” Each Stormtrooper has a slightly different costume. Simba T-Shirt – $36.99 This shirt … Read more

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