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Universal has announced the grand opening date and details for the first Super Nintendo World, a blockbuster $580 million expansion that will bring Mario Kart and Yoshi’s Adventure attractions to life. In this post, we’ll share everything we know so far about these iconic characters finally being realizing in theme park form. The first Super
“We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad. You must be…or you wouldn’t have come here.” That sentiment applies to Disney fans in general, but especially Alice in Wonderland fans, who are a particularly ardent group. Despite the passion, there isn’t a lot in the parks. There’s Mad Tea Party plus characters at both Walt
Cyber Monday has arrived, with retailers offering special holiday discounts and their biggest sales of the year! This post rounds up the best deals for Disney fans, with a look at the best discounts on everything from Disney books to toys to travel. It’s been a crazy year and that continues for Cyber Monday. While
Layoffs and indefinite furloughs at Walt Disney World, other theme parks, and throughout the hospitality industry have had a disproportionate impact on Central Florida. So many have been negatively impacted–either directly or via family & friends who have lost jobs or are nervous about what the future holds. It’s nothing short of heartbreaking. (Updated December
We’re back with another Walt Disney World news & rumor round-up. This one covers the return of fireworks at Magic Kingdom and increases to the number of Cast Member layoffs this year and in 2021. We also cover the prospects of a digital health passport system that could allow theme parks and other businesses to
It’s time for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! With the debut day occurring on Black Friday, we head to the park for Walt Disney World’s first truly busy weekend of the Christmas season. In this park report, we’ll share our experience with the modified event, plus a look at lines, wait
Walt Disney World has extended December 2020 park hours for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios, including New Year’s Eve while also adding hours through February 2021. In this post, we’ll share the updated calendar, commentary about the busiest day of the year, and best & worst days of the week for each
Black Friday 2020 is here with tons of great sales on Disney toys, books, collectibles, travel accessories, gadgets, tech, and more! Our Black Friday deal round-up covers the best discounts on items for your Walt Disney World vacations & great gifts for the Disney fans on your Christmas gift-giving list. Like so much in life
We head back to Magic Kingdom for a Thanksgiving week visit. In this Walt Disney World park report, we’ll share our experience with heavy crowds, high holiday wait times, and long lines. We’ll also discuss how Magic Kingdom feels fully booked to 35% capacity, which it’ll likely hit again during Christmas and New Year’s Eve
We’re back with another Walt Disney World news & rumor round-up. This one covers the retirement of a celebrity Imagineer, the latest on scope & scale cutbacks to EPCOT’s overhaul, progress on the entrance royal makeovers, new hotel tower construction, and more. Let’s start with EPCOT. Following last week’s presentation about the “Magic of Possibility,”
“We’re remodeling our character warehouse as something called a rumpus room. And we’re looking forward to a few rumpuses I’ll tell you, as long as they don’t get out of hand.” ~Walt Disney at the Character Warehouse Outlet Store Reopening Day Dedication. (⚠This quote is disputed by official sources.) We’re back with our first post-reopening
