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NEWS: Club Cool Is Coming BACK to EPCOT!

Ah, the joy of sipping on a unique Coca-Cola creation from around the world and tricking your family members into drinking Beverly.

The Coca Cola Store Is So Cool

You can still sample some great Coca-Cola products and grab ALL kinds of soda-themed merchandise over at the Coca-Cola store and rooftop beverage bar in Disney Springs. But, Club Cool — the spot where you used to be able to sip on some free Coca-Cola samples and more in EPCOT — closed some time ago as part of the EPCOT transformation. Well, if you were a fan of Club Cool, it’s time to GET EXCITED!!! Club Cool will be coming BACK to EPCOT soon!!

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Disney World Restaurants That Have COMPLETELY CHANGED

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What’s your favorite restaurant in ALL of Disney World?

Feeling Hungry Yet?!

Maybe it’s Chef Mickey’s because you remember eating there with your family years ago. Or, a place like Be Our Guest Restaurant could be at the top of your list because of the GORGEOUS theming there. But, did you know that Chef Mickey’s and Be Our Guest have both changed a LOT over the years? Did you also know that Cinderella’s Royal Table used to be named after a character from Sleeping Beauty?! Today we’re sharing some of the ways in which your favorite Disney World restaurants have COMPLETELY CHANGED!

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Did You COMPLETELY Forget About Disney’s NEW Planning App?

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Back in 2019, Disney announced the Disney Genie — this is a NEW digital feature that is set to help you plan the ideal Disney vacation!

A Peek at the Disney Genie ©Disney

Did you COMPLETELY forget about this new app? If you did, we kind-of can’t blame you. Since the original announcement, we’ve seen a preview of the app and taken a look at some patents that could potentially tell us what to expect. Other than that though, we really haven’t heard too much about this feature lately. But, today we FINALLY got to hear a bit more about the Disney Genie!!

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NEWS: The Way You Shop for Disney Merchandise Might Be Changing!

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Things are constantly changing with Disney. Just this year, we’ve seen changes made when it comes to parks reopening, movies being released in theaters vs. Disney+, and more.

Do You Like to Visit the Disney Store?

But, we’ve also seen changes announced when it comes to your local Disney Stores. Earlier this year, Disney announced that it would be closing 20% of its Disney Stores as the company shifts its focus to e-commerce. So, what will the future of shopping for Disney merchandise look like? We got a few more details today and it looks like some changes are on the way!!

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PHOTOS: There’s Another Spot to Grab a Margarita (and Boozy Dole Whip) in Disney World!

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If you’re looking for an alcoholic beverage in Disney World, you could head to La Cava del Tequila, check out the offerings at EPCOT’s many festivals, or even get some drinks off of a SECRET menu!

Ready to Go to Disney’s BoardWalk?

But now there’s one more place for you to go grab that margarita at the end of a LONG day on your feet in The Most Magical Place on Earth, and it’s over at Disney World’s BoardWalk.

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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Splash Mountain Evacuated in Disney World

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Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but technical difficulties and ride evacuations can still happen!

Ready to Ride Splash Mountain?!

Today, as we were walking past Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom we noticed that things looked a bit different. Instead of floating around like usual, the boats were actually being evacuated! Ever wonder what an evacuation looks like on Splash Mountain? We’re sharing it all with you here!

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The ULTIMATE Property Listing for Disney World Fans

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Recently, we’ve seen quite a bit of news involving Disney and some nearby properties in Orlando.

Walt Disney World Gateway

So far, we’ve gotten some updates about Disney’s Flamingo Crossings Town Center (which is being worked on), and we’ve heard about a potential construction project Disney might be involved in elsewhere in Orlando. But, now we’ve got some news about a property Disney will actually be selling.

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ACT FAST! Registration for runDisney’s 2021 Summer Virtual Series Is Available NOW!

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On your mark…get set…GO!!!!

Whether you love running/jogging/walking, you love The Lion King, you love collecting medals, or you just love Disney — we’ve got an activity for you! For several years, Disney has offered virtual races that family and friends can run on their own in their neighborhoods, and now registration for the 2021 summer Virtual Series (themed to The Lion King!!) is available.

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