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Green Slime, Shark Teeth, and More Hints in New Summer 2024 Video from Universal Orlando

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Universal Orlando Resort shared another round of hints for their summer 2024 offerings. Universal Orlando Shares More Hints for Summer 2024 Offerings In the new video shared on social media, a person opens a cardboard box that reads, “Do…

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Autopia Switching to Fully Electric Vehicles By Late 2026

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Disneyland Resort has confirmed some details about their plan to replace Autopia’s gas cars with electric vehicles. Autopia Electrification After LA Times climate columnist Sammy Roth broke the news earlier this month, electric vehicle…

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Victoria & Albert’s Awarded Disney’s First Michelin Star

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Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has been awarded a Michelin Star — the first for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s Earns Michelin Star The announcement was shared at the 2024…

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PHOTOS: Smellephants on Parade Statues Arriving at Magic Kingdom

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The first statue for Smellephants on Parade has been installed in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade The new interactive “search-and-sniff” experience is presented by Scentsy, who began sponsoring Dumbo…

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BREAKING: Opening of Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan Delayed Several Months

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The opening date for Super Nintendo World’s newest expansion at Universal Studios Japan — Donkey Kong Country — has officially been delayed several months. Opening Date Set for Donkey Kong Country Universal Studios Japan has released a…

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Family of Real-Life Tiana Will be First to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure & More: Daily Recap (4/18/24)

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The family of the woman who inspired Princess Tiana will be the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, custom plush character ear headbands are coming to Disneyland Resort, and the Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is…

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Homeless Man at Walt Disney World Charged with Battery for Forcibly Shoving Candy Down a Sheriff Deputy’s Body Armor

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A homeless man being kicked out of Walt Disney World Resort shoved candy down a sheriff deputy’s body armor just before the deputy arrested him. Zachary Coley, 35, was arrested and charged with battery on law enforcement (a third-degree…

New Poles & Garden Kiosk Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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Recently, crews have installed several new props in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom. On Wednesday, we reported on new Tiana’s Foods boxes. There are now several new poles and a structure in the garden. Tiana’s Bayou…

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Universal Orlando Resort Offering Florida Residents 2 Extra Days With Ticket Deal

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Universal Orlando Resort is offering a Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free deal to Florida residents this summer and fall. Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free Offer for Florida Residents Residents of Florida who buy a 2-Park 2-Day ticket will get two…

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Full List (with Prices) of Fantasy Springs Merchandise Including Ride Vehicle Replicas

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After previewing most of the new Fantasy Springs merchandise, Tokyo Disney Resort has released images and prices of all the new items, including Tomica vehicles and Fantasy Springs Hotel merch. Fantasy Springs Hotel Merchandise Some of the…

Thursday, Apr 18

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New Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Bags at Walt Disney World

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Two new Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke bags are available at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the bags in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. They join a new collection of DVC merch including an ear headband. Disney…

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More Smellephants on Parade ‘Debuting Soon’ Signs Installed at Magic Kingdom

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All the “Smellephants on Parade” locations in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom now have coming soon signs and lights. Smellephants on Parade “New act debuting soon” signs went up with red posts earlier this week. There were originally…

New Open Edition Figment Pins Available at EPCOT

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New pins featuring Figment, the famous purple dragon of the Imagination Pavilion, have arrived at EPCOT. Figment Pins We found these three pins in Creations Shop. They are all open editions. Figment Lighbulb Pin – $12.99 This first pin…

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Universal Creative Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Isle of Berk in Epic Universe

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Universal Creative has shared new footage from How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, one of the lands under construction for Epic Universe, the third Universal Orlando Resort theme park. How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk in Epic…

Universal Studios Hollywood Announces ‘The Fall Guy’ Pre-Show at WaterWorld

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WaterWorld at Universal Studios Hollywood will feature a limited-time “The Fall Guy”-inspired pre-show from April 27 to May 19, 2024. The Fall Guy: Stuntacular Pre-Show “The Fall Guy: Stuntacular Pre-Show” is a “dynamic stunt performance”…

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Universal Orlando Resort Teases Summer Tribute Store & Parade Announcements Later This Month

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Universal Orlando Resort shared a new video on social media that teases announcements about their summer offerings coming soon. Summer 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort The video continues the nostalgic 1990s theme of other hints with a…

Gaston Fountain Leak Repaired After 4 Months at Magic Kingdom

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Four months after we first noticed a leak in the Gaston fountain at Magic Kingdom, Disney has finally repaired the damage. Gaston Fountain at Magic Kingdom The fountain was not operating on Tuesday but had been repaired. The damage was on…

Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing for Refurbishment

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The Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close soon for a month-long refurbishment. Mickey Shorts Theater Refurbishment The theater, where guests can view the “Vacation Fun” original short, will be closed beginning on…

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Custom Plush Character Headbands Coming to Disneyland Resort Soon

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The Create Your Own Headband experience from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is coming soon to Disneyland Resort. Custom Character Headbands Guests will mix and match Disney mini plush to create a personalized accessory. The steps, as outlined…

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PHOTOS: Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom Complete

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Crews have finished refurbishing the exterior of Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom. Work began in September 2023 and has moved across the façade in both Fantasyland and Liberty Square. Columbia Harbour House The quick-service…

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New UOAP Button & More Universal Orlando Passholder Bonus Benefits Revealed

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Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the details of next month’s Passholder Bonus Benefits, including the return of UOAP buttons. Passholder Bonus Benefits will be available from May 1 through 24. More UOAP buttons will be available at…

Family of Real-Life Tiana Will be First to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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The family of Leah Chase, the inspiration for Princess Tiana, will be the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom when the ride opens this summer. Leah Chase’s Family to Be First to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Charita…

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New Disney Pin Trading Location Opens at Disney Springs

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There’s a new place to purchase Disney Pins inside of Disney Springs. New Disney Pins Kiosk The Disney Pins location doesn’t have a sign just yet, but it is open and selling pins to guests. The kiosk is in The Landing area of Disney…

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New ‘Star Wars’ Crocs and Cardigan at Walt Disney World Resort

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As we approach May the 4th, new “Star Wars” merchandise is arriving at Walt Disney World Resort. At Star Wars Galactic Outpost in Disney Springs, we found new “Star Wars” Crocs and a cardigan. Star Wars Crocs – $64.99 These black and white…

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Disney Cruise Line Crew Member Arrested for Child Pornography & More: Daily Recap (4/17/24)

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A Disney Crew Line crew member arrested for child pornography, a “Peter Pan” Big Ben popcorn bucket revealed for Fantasy Springs, and new Tiana’s Foods props arrive at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday,…

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‘Jaws’ Amity Island Gifts Closing Permanently at Universal Studios Japan

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Amity Island Gifts, the “Jaws” gift shop at Universal Studios Japan, will permanently close next month. Amity Island Gifts Closing Amity Island Gifts will close on May 6, 2024. The space will become more seating for the adjacent Amity…

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FIRST LOOK at Fantasy Springs Food Souvenirs Coming to Tokyo DisneySea

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Tokyo Disney Resort revealed the new Fantasy Springs food and beverage souvenirs coming soon to the Tokyo DisneySea. Though Fantasy Springs opens on June 6, most of these souvenirs will be available at other dining venues on May 28. They…

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New Disney Eats Ice Cream Merchandise Collection Coming May 2024

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The next design in the year-long Disney Eats Collection has been revealed. Disney Eats Ice Cream Collection The new collection, which will drop on May 21 at 8 a.m. PST, is called the Ice Cream Collection. The design is centered around…

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Disneyland Magic Key Holder Banned for a Year After Reselling Tickets

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A longtime Disneyland Resort Magic Key holder has been barred from using his pass for a year after selling tickets online. Disneyland Magic Key Holder Banned for eBay Sale Andrew Rich, a Magic Key Holder from Spokane, Washington has been…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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New ‘Play in the Park,’ Marvel & More OtterBox Phone Cases at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has three new OtterBox phone cases. One is part of the “Play in the Park” merchandise collection, the second matches the black and gold merchandise featuring Cinderella Castle, and the third celebrates the Guardians of…