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Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, DFB friends!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We spent some time at Hollywood Studios to check out what’s new, so here are the latest updates!
As you likely know, EPCOT is currently in the midst of a MASSIVE transformation.
Construction in Future World
In addition to the new rides coming to the park, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, we’re also expecting a new nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. There are also plans to add some new buildings and features to the park, making it more eye-catching. Part of this plan includes an updated park entrance, and we got some details on the fountain coming to that area today!
If you’re a Star Wars fan, then Disney World is FULL of merchandise made just for you!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Not to mention the fact that there are literally THOUSANDS of items to choose from online: from shirts, to home goods, to snacks and food items. And today, when we were heading through Hollywood Studios, we found some Star Wars merchandise at the Pandora store inside Legends of Hollywood!
It looks like guests will soon be able to set foot inside The Mara once again over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!
Jambo House Sign Decorated for the Holidays!
The primary Counter Service location for Animal Kingdom Lodge, located in Jambo House, has been closed while Kidani Village is currently the portion of the Resort that is hosting guests. But it appears that the beautiful Lodge is preparing to welcome more guests over Christmas and New Year’s. And more guests, of course, means MORE FOOD options! Here’s what we’re finding… [Read more…]
Gideon’s Bakehouse is getting ready to open its Disney Springs location and WE. CANNOT. WAIT.
Triple Chocolate Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse — East End Market Location
We’ve already sampled SO many delicious cookies from their exiting Orlando location, heard about some of the unique items that will be featured in the new store, tried out their hot cookie hour at their East End Market spot, and even got some awesome stories in an exclusive interview with the cookie master himself — Steve Lewis, the owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse. BUT, today we spotted a new development over at Gideon’s Disney Springs location!
It may be hard to believe, but December 25th is next week! If you’re planning on heading to Disney World next week, you’ll definitely want to be prepared with all the latest essential park information.
Main Street Holiday Character Cavalcade
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up next week’s park hours as well as the latest Park Pass Reservation availability!
Recently, we spotted a Keith Haring x Mickey Mouse collection from Stance that was really unique and colorful and featured some of the signature art on it from ’80s street art pioneer Keith Haring.
©Stance
Well, if you liked the look of those pieces and the artwork from Keith Haring featured on them, then we have a feeling you’re going to LOVE this new Keith Haring x Mickey Mouse collection from Coach that’s coming soon!
Guess what time it is? It’s time to talk merchandise!
2021 Merchandise
We’re back for another weekly Disney merch report, and tons of great stuff landed online this week! We saw lots of new 2021 merchandise appear in the parks and online, and you know it wouldn’t be a truly productive week without some new Minnie ears and more Star Wars merch. We’ve got SO MUCH to share, so let’s check this week’s list!
We know it’s kinda played out at this point, but we’re still totally in love with the Baby Yoda cuteness factor.
©Disney
The Mandalorian season 2 finale premiered today with a BIG (and spoiler-y!) announcement. Now YOU can celebrate by netting some major savings on mega-popular The Child merch!
SPOILER ALERT! Proceed with caution if you have NOT watched the season finale of season 2 of The Mandalorian. You have been warned!
The Mandalorian season 2 finale just premiered today and BOY, do we have some thoughts!
The Mandalorian on Disney+ ©Lucasfilm | Entertainment Weekly
Before you read on, this article does contain a BIG spoiler for the end of The Mandalorian season 2. If you want to make sure you’re completely surprised, click away now! But, we HAD to share that one fan-favorite character is getting their very own spin-off series on Disney+!
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