Month: October 2020
The Five Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Magic Kingdom This Month
Our October was an eventful one — especially in Magic Kingdom!
With. the spooky season in full swing and the holidays creeping up right behind, we’ve certainly had LOTS of updates to share with you over the past few weeks. So, let’s look at the five MOST IMPORTANT changes we’ve seen in Magic Kingdom this month!
1. Refurbishment Updates
First up, let’s talk about refurbishment updates. There are a few major refurbishments going on in Magic Kingdom right now and several of them have a good chance of affecting your Disney day. October even saw many of these refurbishments EXTENDED!
Perhaps the most-known is the current closure of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. This attraction closed prior to the park closures and we saw several changes and extensions to that schedule this month.
First, the closure was extended to a new date before losing a date altogether. Finally, a date was reinstated so we can hope for this attraction to return on January 9th — as long as there aren’t any other extensions!
And PeopleMover isn’t the only refurbishment schedule that saw extensions in October. Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are currently under refurbishment. We’ve seen draining in the Rivers of America this month AND changes to the timeline for the work.
The refurbishment on these Liberty Square/Frontierland attractions was extended from an end date in January to an end date of February 28th. Well, at least we have a cute refurbishment sign to look at in the meantime!
This month also showed us an update over in Fantasyland as “it’s a small world” also got some changes. There are now colorful construction barriers surrounding the attraction!
Click here to learn more about the latest news for the PeopleMover!
2. Preparations for the Return of Nighttime Shows
A BIG change we saw this month was the return of nighttime projections on Cinderella Castle — well, kind of. A guest at one of the Monorail Loop hotels caught footage of projections being tested on Cinderella Castle after Magic Kingdom closed for the day.
Of course, projections are CONFIRMED for this holiday season so this was probably testing on that front! Regardless, it’s a PRETTY big deal to see signs of a nighttime show in Magic Kingdom (or any Disney park) so we’re pumped about this change!
Click here to see VIDEO of the testing!
3. Return of Limited Merchandise Releases
Another surprising return we got this month was related to limited-edition merchandise! When the Disney Parks first reopened, limited merchandise releases were halted in the interest of limiting crowding a promoting social distancing.
This month though, Disney surprisingly planned an Annual Passholder-exclusive shopping event for the Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection in Magic Kingdom — and it was kind of crazy.
Crowding was certainly NOT limited when this collection dropped. It took us HOURS waiting in line to get to the store to snag our merch and some items sold out before we arrived.
We’re not sure we’ll see a release like this happen again anytime soon, it depends on how Disney felt this month’s event went. Of course, you can keep an eye on DFB for updates about limited merchandise as soon as we have them.
Click here to see PICS from the limited release!
4. Limited Holiday Availability
We DEFINITELY saw some changes to the availability for the upcoming holidays this month! Disney Park Pass reservations can sometimes be hard to come by and high demand days are a GREAT example of this.
This month, we saw Halloween Park Passes fill for Magic Kingdom TWICE, Thanksgiving Park Passes fill for select guests, AND Christmas Day Park Passes fill for select guests too. Whew!
If you’re hoping to head to Disney World for a major holiday, make sure that you make those plans well in advance and book those reservations as SOON as you purchase your park admission!
Click here to learn everything you need to know about Disney Park Pass reservation!
5. Menu Changes at Sleepy Hollow
This month we noticed that not one but TWO fan-favorites were missing from the menu at Sleepy Hollow. Both the Mickey Waffle and the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich (aka the Nutella Waffle) were GONE.
Only three items remained on the menu.
But don’t freak! Right now, both the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich and the Mickey Waffle are being served during breakfast. So, while they aren’t GONE, they are only being served before 11AM. Therefore, if you’re looking to chow down on one of these goodies, you will want to plan your day accordingly.
You can ALWAYS catch all the latest updates in Magic Kingdom and beyond by staying tuned right here on DFB! Let’s head into an eventful November!
Click here to learn more about the face mask policy update.
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SURPRISE! A ‘Star Wars’ Star Visited Disney World to Introduce COLOR-CHANGING Lightsabers!
For Cast Members at Disney World, making magical moments for guests is one of the BIGGEST perks of the job!
And watching magic happen, for us and for others, is EASILY one of the greatest things about Disney, so we were positively giddy to see some dreams come true for some Star Wars fans this week at Disney World!
If you’re starry-eyed for ALL things Star Wars (join the club!), then Ashley Eckstein is surely one of your celebrity idols! As the voice of Ahsoka Tano, she’s one of the COOLEST and most unique characters in the whole Star Wars universe!
Even cooler? Just this week, she landed on Batuu for a SUPER special surprise meet-up! And we were able to virtually join the fun via her Instagram! “One thing I love about being a Cast Member is you get to create magical moments for people,” Eckstein says in her Instagram story, setting the stage for a popcorn-worthy EVENT.
The Star Wars star then proceeds to stroll through Hollywood Studios — clad in her Star Wars mask of course! — explaining that she’s about to SURPRISE a group of lightsaber-wielding fans meeting up for a socially distance photo shoot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! The whole event was a GLORIOUS way to introduce NEW color-changing lightsabers — and make some dreams come true in the process!
No one in the park had ANY idea she was there, so she was met with cheering and applause when she arrived to crash the photo shoot! Not only was she there to showcase the eye-popping new ‘sabers, but she even autographed a couple hundred! And if you weren’t in attendance for the surprise Ashley Eckstein experience, fear not: they’re now in-stock at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities!
Magical moments like this one are truly what it’s ALL about at Disney! We will keep you updated on the latest magical Disney moments, so stay tuned!
Why not pair your color-changing lightsaber with an Ahsoka Tano lightsaber hilt?!
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Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!
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With more than 750 pages, the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide!
Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.
Are you an Ahsoka Tano fan? Let us know in the comments!
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PHOTOS: New “The Mandalorian” Spirit Jersey Now Available at Walt Disney World
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Spirit Jerseys are the way. At least, this new Spirit Jersey for The Mandalorian is. We can’t wait to wear it while we watch the season premiere this weekend. The grey Spirit Jersey has a gold-silver version of The Mandalorian logo on the back, complete with Din Djarin’s silhouette. On the front of the jersey has Mando’s helmet. Finally, the right sleeve has his symbol. This Spirit Jersey was $69.99 in World of Disney at Disney Springs. The Mandalorian season […]
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ABC Has Released Its Holiday Schedule — And It’s Full of Disney Favorites!
What’s one of the best ways to spend the holiday season?
Besides celebrating in the Disney Parks, you gotta say watching holiday movies is one of your favorites! Well, we’ve got good news! Let’s take a look at the FULL holiday schedule for ABC.
According to Deadline, ABC has released its 2020 holiday special schedule! It all kicks off on Thanksgiving. So, take a look at the schedule to make sure your holiday viewing plans are in place!
Thursday, November 26th
- 8PM — “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”
- 8:30PM — “Toy Story That Time Forgot”
- 9PM — “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” – *new
Friday, November 27th
- 8PM — “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
Sunday, November 29th
- 7PM — “Disney Prep & Landing”
- 7:30PM — “Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice”
Monday, November 30th
- 2PM — “General Hospital” (check local listings) – *new holiday-themed episode
- 8PM — “The Disney Holiday Singalong” – *new
- 9PM — “CMA Country Christmas” – *new
Wednesday, December 2nd
- 8PM — “The Goldbergs” – *new holiday-themed episode
- 9:30PM — “black-ish” – *new holiday-themed episode
Wednesday, December 9th
- 8PM — “The Great Christmas Light Fight” – *season premiere
Wednesday, December 16th
- 8PM — “The Great Christmas Light Fight”
Friday, December 18th
- 8:30PM — “Shrek the Halls”
Sunday, December 20th
- 7PM — “The Sound of Music”
Wednesday, December 23rd
- 2PM — “General Hospital” (check local listings) – *new holiday-themed episode
- 9PM — “The Great Christmas Light Fight” – *season finale
Thursday, December 24th
- 8PM — “The Greatest Showman” – *network broadcast premiere
Friday, December 25th
- 10AM— “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration”
So…between this and Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule, we’re gonna be parked in front of the TV for a LOT of evenings this November and December. If you need us, that’s where you’ll find us!
Click here to see Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule!
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Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!
Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!
With more than 750 pages, the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Click here to order your copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide!
Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.
Which special are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments!
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Ashley Eckstein Crashes Lightsaber Meetup to Release Ahsoka Tano Color Changing Legacy Lightsaber
Ashley Eckstein surprised Star Wars fans last night who were holding a Discord lightsaber meetup in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge by crashing their party and launching the Ahsoka Tano color changing Legacy Lightsaber with the first several hundred autographed by the Her Universe founder. https://www.instagram.com/p/CG_XVurgn52/?igshid=17m3caoyybubr What’s Happening: Earlier this year, Ashley Eckstein announced that an Ahsoka Tano […]
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Paging Star Command: Something was UP With Buzz Lightyear in Disney World Today!
We’re gonna go out on a limb here and assume that it’s hard work being a Space Ranger — especially in a roller coaster year like 2020!
So it’s honestly pretty understandable that Buzz Lightyear might need a break. Which he CLEARLY does, based on a a reader-submitted video from Disney World!
Buzz Lightyear has a LOT on his plate. He’s gotta battle Evil Emperor Zurg, rendezvous with Star Command, and presumably occasionally babysit some Aliens.
So is it really any wonder that such an intergalactic multitasker might need a vacation? Absolutely not!
A diligent Disney World rider, James G. posted a tweet of Buzz on his namesake ride, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom, and he seems pretty…out of it.
Something isn’t quite right here … @DisneyFoodBlog pic.twitter.com/vkqGwvXKP9
— James Goodman (@swabikedude) October 31, 2020
The hand gestures are all there, but something’s just off! While Buzz’s mouth keeps moving, he just can’t muster the energy to speak! The little squeak every time Zurg swooshes around is too much .
Here’s hoping Buzz can get a little R&R, because we need heroes like him now more than ever!
Show your support for everyone’s fav Space Ranger with the new Buzz Lightyear spirit jersey!
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Who’s your favorite, Sleepy Elsa or Speechless Buzz? Let us know in the comments!
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PHOTOS: Christmas Holiday Decorations Begin to Appear at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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Disney is known for its quick-change acts, seamlessly moving from one holiday to the next. Despite it being Halloween Day, Christmas decorations are being installed throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These decorations join the Christmas decorations we spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and backstage at the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the holiday decorations we found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal figures decorate roofs on Discovery Island. You’ll remember these from last year’s Merry Menagerie event. Despite being located […]
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New “The Child” Holiday Tervis Tumbler Design Released as Part of “The Mandalorian” Collection
TV Review: “Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina” Reminds Viewers How Special Every Animal Is
In the Disney+ Original Series Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, National Geographic takes viewers backstage to see the amazing people who look after the theme park’s larger than life residents. For the unfamiliar, Nat Geo WILD has been doing a similar thing for years, beginning in 2018 with the original Secrets of the Zoo (filmed at the Columbus […]
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