Hello from a hot but beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! We had a quiet day here, but we still found a few things to share with you. Let’s get started! The installation of the blue netting across the illuminated canopy of TRON Lightcycle / Run is moving along quickly, with more netting staged on the ground ready to go. On the Jungle Cruise, the “Trapped Safari” scene animatronics were not functioning today. The last remaining piece of the […]

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Work on replacing the gear-themed pavement in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland is moving closer and closer to the land’s main bridge. A strip of dark pavement now runs down the main thoroughfare. The pavement to either side is lighter. Near the bridge, a large gear still remains on the ground, but it is mostly covered in scoring. The pavement to one side is also covered in scoring, leading right up to the bridge. There is some scoring on the bridge as […]

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We spotted some fun new merchandise during a trip to Walt Disney World today. After first finding the new Magic Keepers just last week, we found some new designs today. Magic Keepers feature a keychain that can attach to your pants, bags, and more, allowing easy access to the MagicBand RFID center icon to scan at […]

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Today, we learned a few more details about the new Epic Universe theme park coming to Universal Studios Orlando. According to NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, this will be the biggest Universal theme park in the United States. The park is being constructed on a 750-acre site that nearly doubles Universal’s total acreage. The park will be anchored by strong IP content, including Nintendo, Dreamworks, and Illumination. Universal Studios Japan has already opened its Super Nintendo World earlier this year, and […]

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a major transformation in preparation for the resort’s 50th anniversary, which begins October 1st. The Disney Vacation Club components of the resort are currently in operation while the rest of it is closed. We took a look at some of the ongoing construction around the resort. The biggest change in […]

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It’s no secret that Wilderness Lodge is my favorite hotel at Walt Disney World, so it should come as no surprise that its reopening provided the perfect excuse for a return stay. This Walt Disney World resort report covers the latest changes, random observations, food picks, and more. We won’t fixate on health safety protocol […]

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Physical distancing markers have been removed from the queues for both Gran Fiesta Tour in the Mexico Pavilion and Frozen Ever After in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT. Physical distancing is being reduced throughout Walt Disney World. Many other attractions in EPCOT had distancing markers removed this weekend. Dividers remain in the claustrophobic queue, and now guests are tightly packed without six (or more) feet between parties. While the reduction in distancing won’t help the ride’s capacity, it should allow […]

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Looking for the best burgers at Walt Disney World? This list shares our favorite all-beef patties in the theme parks, resort hotels, and at Disney Springs. There are even a couple plant-based Impossible and Beyond Burger options for vegetarians! (Updated June 14, 2021.) I love burgers. I would eat them 4 meals per day, if […]

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Disney Parks is launching a new “imagination-powered” program for creative thinkers called Disney Imagination Campus. It will be the new home to the youth education program, expanding on the previous offerings. According to the Disney Imagination Campus website, it is their “mission to provide students with the tools they need to express themselves creatively and academically and to prepare them for real-world challenges.” Students can apply for workshops within the programs of Performing Arts, Arts & Humanities, Science & Technology, […]

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We were at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World today and were able to get a look at the progress of the upcoming TRON Lightcycle / Run. Work still continues on the attraction with the entry and exit points being reopened. Construction continues on the highly anticipated North American debut of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt […]

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