For over a decade, tapping a colorful plastic bracelet against a glowing, Mickey-shaped touchpoint has been an essential ritual of a Disney vacation. When MagicBands debuted, they fundamentally transformed the guest experience by turning room keys, theme park admission, Lightning Lane access, and payment methods into a hands-free wristband. Credit: Disney However, the themed entertainment landscape moves fast, and corporate ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms Removal of Two International Experiences From EPCOT
In the last few days, two international beverage flavors have disappeared from the complimentary soda tasting experience at Club Cool in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s what Central Florida Disney Park guests need to know about the sudden change. Two Flavors Disappear From Club Cool at EPCOT Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr On June 5, X (formerly known as ...
Read More »Universal Confirms June 9 Will Change Toon Lagoon at Islands of Adventure
Guests walking through Toon Lagoon at Islands of Adventure this summer may notice that one of the land’s most recognizable play areas finally looks like itself again. After months hidden behind construction walls and refurbishment work, Me Ship, The Olive is nearing the end of a major refresh project. Universal has now confirmed that June 9 marks the scheduled end ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms June 6 Closure of Classic “it’s a small world” Attraction
The “it’s a small world” attraction in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park was unexpectedly closed for much of the day on Saturday, June 6. Here’s what we know about the unexpected ride shutdown at Walt Disney World Resort. “it’s a small world” Closure Credit: Rick, Inside the Magic June 6 started as a normal day at Magic Kingdom Park. “it’s ...
Read More »Disney Removes Classic Polynesian Resort Area for New Transportation Hub
Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are about to notice a significant transportation change that could make arriving and departing the resort much smoother. For years, Disney transportation buses and guest vehicles have shared many of the same traffic patterns around the popular Magic Kingdom-area resort. While the system generally worked, congestion during busy travel periods could create bottlenecks, ...
Read More »Disney Just Changed a Classic EPCOT Feature Guests Have Relied on for Years
For years, EPCOT guests have shared a running joke that almost every Disney fan understands immediately: the trash cans around World Showcase double as tables. Need a place to set down a festival snack? Trash can. Looking for somewhere to balance a drink while checking the My Disney Experience app? Trash can. Trying to split a food item with friends ...
Read More »Disney World Reconfigures Polynesian Resort, Confirms New Transportation Hub
Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are about to notice a significant transportation change that could make arriving and departing the resort much smoother. For years, Disney transportation buses and guest vehicles have shared many of the same traffic patterns around the popular Magic Kingdom-area resort. While the system generally worked, congestion during busy travel periods could create bottlenecks, ...
Read More »Disney World Debuts New 25% Discount at 7 Disney Springs Hotels
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation isn’t exactly cheap these days. Between park tickets, food, Lightning Lane purchases, and hotel costs, families are always looking for ways to cut expenses without sacrificing the experience. That’s especially true for teachers, who spend most of the year in classrooms before finally getting a chance to enjoy a well-earned summer break. Now, Disney ...
Read More »Pedro Pascal Leaves ‘The Mandalorian’ After Disney Box Office Bomb
For years, Pedro Pascal and The Mandalorian (2019) were essentially interchangeable. The actor became one of the most recognizable faces of Disney’s modern Star Wars era, helping launch Disney+ into a major player in the streaming world while introducing audiences to Din Djarin, the armored bounty hunter who quickly became a fan favorite. The success of the series turned Pascal ...
Read More »Disney Signals Promised 7+ Year Expansion Cancellation After Overnight Removal
EPCOT has been through more changes over the past several years than most Disney parks see in a decade. New rides, new pavilions, new entertainment, a full reimagining of what the park is supposed to be. A lot of it has been genuinely exciting. Some of it has been complicated. And one piece of it, a project announced in 2019 ...
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