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PHOTOS: Glass Installed at New Universal Studios Store Under Construction at Universal CityWalk Orlando

February 11, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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A new Universal Studios Store is currently being built at Universal CityWalk in Orlando. Today on a visit to CityWalk we got to see the progress of the “production” taking place. A lot of work has been done to the space since we checked out the building in October. From behind the construction walls we … Read more

Disney Website Now Lists Contemporary Resort Room Remodel Project, Still Silent on Possible “The Incredibles” Themed Rooms

February 10, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Disney has officially announced that portions of the Contemporary Resort will be closed for refurbishment beginning in April of this year. The refurbishments will be focused on reimagining some of the rooms in the main tower. Permits for this construction were filed back in January, and construction is expected to last until September of this … Read more

Refurbishments Announced for Stormalong Bay and Samawati Springs Pools at Walt Disney World

February 10, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Two refurbishments at Walt Disney World Resort hotels were just announced. If you’re staying at the Yacht or Beach Club Resort this spring be aware that the Stormalong Bay waterslide will be closed starting this month. The Stormalong Bay Pool will continue to be open, only the waterslide is going under refurbishment. At Animal Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS: Rob Gronkowski Visits Walt Disney World Following Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Victory

February 9, 2021February 8, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Yesterday the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Superbowl, and Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski both excitedly said they were going to Walt Disney World following the game. Today the Disney Parks Blog shared photos of Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski’s day in the parks. The football player looked like he had a blast at … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Robin Hood” Loungefly Backpack and Pin Now Available Online

February 7, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Loungefly has just released a new Robin Hood themed backpack and enamel pin. These new pieces of merchandise reflect the humor and adventure in the classic film. “Robin Hood” Loungefly Backpack – $70.00 This Loungefly has Robin Hood and Maid Marian swinging over the archery tournament tents as they escape from Prince John. The bag is … Read more

PHOTOS: More Wires and Plants Added to Star Wars Trading Post at Disneyland Resort

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Just when we thought no more Star Wars could be thrown onto the old Rainforest Cafe building, more appears. On a trip to Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort we noticed that even more wires and plants have been added to the soon-to-be Star Wars Trading Post. This project has been underway since it was announced … Read more

PHOTOS: Snack Carts Return to Disney California Adventure Serving Popcorn, Churros and More

February 6, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Disney California Adventure has been reopening dining locations since the lift of the California stay-at-home order, and today a plethora of snack carts opened to serve guests. Also opening today was Carthay Circle Restaurant and Smokejumpers Grill. A churro cart now sits at the end of Hollywood Land, serving churros and cold beverages. A popcorn cart has … Read more

PHOTOS: New Paradise Falls “Up” Tumbler Floats into Walt Disney World

February 6, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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On a trip to Walt Disney World we found an adorable new Up tumbler. We found this tumbler at Disneyland Resort not too long ago, and are excited to see it now available in Florida as well. Paradise Falls “Up” Tumbler – $19.99 This tumbler has a design that wraps around the entire cup, and … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Cruise Little Golden Book Arrives this Spring

February 5, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Little Golden Books have been a Disney staple for many years. Recently it was announced that a Haunted Mansion Golden Book would be released this summer. Now, there’s one more Little Golden Book to be excited about! Another Golden Book based on a classic Disney attraction is being released, this time themed towards the Jungle … Read more

PHOTOS: Beautiful Beauty and the Beast Journal Arrives at Walt Disney World

February 5, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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On a trip to Animal Kingdom, we spotted a new piece of Beauty and the Beast merchandise. There seems to be a lot of new merchandise themed to the classic movie, as we recently found a Beauty and the Beast home collection only a few days ago. Beauty and the Beast Journal – $19.99 This … Read more

REVIEW: Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining Reopens with NEW Double Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae

February 5, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Disneyland Resort has been reopening dining locations since the lift of the California stay-at-home order at the end of January. There have been changes at the resort as restaurants slowly open outdoor dining in Downtown Disney and Disney California Adventure. Last night, Award Wieners in Hollywood Land opened in Disney California Adventure, and today marks … Read more

Operating Hours Released for Walt Disney World Theme Parks Through April 24, 2021; Park Hours Extended Select Dates in February

February 5, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Walt Disney World park hours have just been released through April 24th, and some park hours have been extended from Tuesday February 16th to Saturday February 27. Here are the updated hours for the later half of February: Magic Kingdom: 2/16 – 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM2/18 – 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM2/21-2/25 – 9:00 AM … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars Trading Post Lights Up in the Downtown Disney District

February 4, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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We’ve been watching the transformation of the Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney into the new Star Wars Trading Post which is scheduled to open on February 19th. Tonight we got to see the new merchandise location all lit up. A lot has been added to the old Rainforest Cafe facade, including satellites, wires and a … Read more

PHOTOS: Award Wieners and Grizzly Peak Area Now Open at Disney California Adventure

February 4, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Tonight at Disneyland Resort the quick service location Award Wieners has opened! The lift of the California stay-at-home order has allowed outdoor dining to return to Disneyland Resort, and it took a few days for some establishments to get up and running. Award Wieners is now officially open in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure. … Read more

REVIEW: New Strawberry Soft-Serve Waffle Cone Needs a Spoonful of Sugar at Animal Kingdom

February 4, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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We are inching closer and closer to Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World, and more themed treats are being released. On a trip to Animal Kingdom we found a Valentine’s Day ice cream now available at the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck. We’ve tried limited time ice cream at Anandapur before, and it didn’t blow our … Read more

CONFIRMED: A Day in the Park with Barney at Universal Studios Florida is Permanently Closed

February 3, 2021

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Michaela Phillips

Michaela lives in Washington with her hefty cat Peacho. You can email her at michaela@wdwnt.com.

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Last month we heard word that A Day in the Park with Barney, a live show at Universal Studios Orlando, may close permanently. Today that speculation has been confirmed. In response to a fan on Twitter, the Universal Orlando Resort Twitter account stated that the Barney show would no longer run, for good. In addition … Read more

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