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It’s a happy day — do you know why?
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Because we’re BACK in Disney World checking out all the new eats, merch, and news you might have missed since your last visit! The holiday season is here and that means plenty of shopping, so without further ado — let’s check out what’s new at Magic Kingdom!
If you’re planning a Disney Cruise Line adventure, there’s an important change you need to be aware of.
Time to set sail!
Over the past several years, Disney has adjusted its COVID-19 testing and vaccination policies. At the moment, guests are not required to be vaccinated to board a Disney ship, and pre-cruise COVID-19 testing is not required for most sailings. But what if you do happen to test positive before your Disney Cruise Line sailing and want to cancel? Well, soon a bit of that policy will change.
It’s time for your total Epcot round-up!
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Our reporters are in the parks every single day so you know this is going to be a pretty big list! From new festival foods to new cocktails to construction updates, Epcot has been busy lately! Today, we’re going to be showing you even more new things we found in the parks!
If you’re a Disney World newbie, there might be one BIG thing that surprises you about visiting Magic Kingdom…
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…there’s hardly any alcohol there! While the other three Disney World parks sell bottled beer at carts and mixed drinks at snack stands, you won’t see the same in Magic Kingdom. But there are a few places you can imbibe in the OG WDW park, you’ll just need to know where to look!
We spotted not one, not two, but THREE new Mickey ears headbands in Disney World today!
New Ears!
There are a couple of new holiday designs, and a third headband is all about Disney Pixar’s Coco. One of the new accessories is even available to buy online! Come with us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out all the new ears. [Read more…]
Genie+ has been around since 2021 and how you use it is CHANGING soon!
Expedition Everest Lightning Lane
In case you missed it, Genie+ has replaced the old FastPass system in Disney World (and the MaxPass system in Disneyland Resort), and it now costs you a fee to purchase daily. Instead of reserving a FastPass lane, guests can now book Lightning Lanes one by one in the My Disney Experience app. And now the way you make those reservations is getting some updates!
We’ve been busy keeping up with all the events that have unfolded since Bob Iger took over as Disney CEO.
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After it was revealed that Iger signed on for just two years, questions emerged about who exactly would step up to take his place once the clock runs out. And with other executives leaving The Walt Disney Company following former CEO Bob Chapek’s exit, the pool of contenders seems to be getting smaller. But, according to a new report — one Disney executive could be taking the lead.
If you’re a Star Wars fan, the Disney Parks have a lot to offer!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
In both Disneyland and Disney World, Galaxy’s Edge can transport you to Batuu where you can build a droid, join the resistance, or have a cocktail over at Oga’s Cantina. It’s no surprise that Star Wars fans are passionate about a galaxy far, far away, leading to some cool fan events that happen in the parks! And, the other day, we spotted a pretty awesome gathering of fans over at Disneyland Resort.
With the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company on its way, lots of new things are coming.
Walt’s plane
We’ve seen details about when the anniversary celebrations will reach Disneyland and we’ve gotten a peek at new 100th Anniversary merchandise that’ll be online soon. But that doesn’t mean some older pieces of Disney history aren’t getting some love too. During the D23 Expo, we got to admire the restored outside of Walt Disney’s plane — the Mouse. And soon another part of The Mouse will be changing.
Things change pretty regularly in Disney World, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up!
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New foods and merchandise is released, prices change, and sometimes things even go missing. If you can’t keep track of everything, don’t worry — we keep tabs on everything major going on so that we can let you know what you need to know before your next trip! And, starting December 8th, many important things are going to change in Disney World, so we’re breaking them down right here.
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