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NEWS! PeopleMover Will Now Remain Closed Through Late November in Disney World!

Although we’ve loved running around to our favorite rides and restaurants in the parks, we totally miss relaxing on the PeopleMover (which happens to be one of the best ways to beat the heat, in our opinion!).

Peoplemover Closed

As one of Magic Kingdom’s oldest and most popular attractions, PeopleMover takes guests on a ride around Tomorrowland to look inside the attractions and other parts of the park. However, since Disney World closed back in March, we haven’t seen the attraction open again in Tomorrowland (even during the re-opening back in July).

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Photos: See the TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Progress in Disney World From a Bird’s Eye View!

By Rachel Franko 3 Comments

Disney World is pushing forward with lots of upcoming projects! Cinderella Castle is now pink (we’re still not over it!) and the moat is FINALLY filled again.

The Cinderella Castle Moat

But one of the biggest projects we’ve been checking up on is TRON Lightcycle Run, which is set to debut in Magic Kingdom next year.

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Attention, Skippers! The NEW Jungle Cruise Funko Pop is Now Available Online!

By Rachel Franko 1 Comment

We have been making our way all over the Disney Parks as they re-open. Although we’ve hopped on water rides like Kali River Rapids and Splash Mountain, we can’t neglect that old favorite, the Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom!

Cinderella Castle

It seems Disney is giving the Jungle Cruise a LOT more love right now too! We’ve spotted ornament sets, backpacks, and even dresses. Now the Jungle Cruise Funko Pop we told you about is available online as well!

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The Popular Jungle Cruise Dress From Disney World is Now Available ONLINE!

By Rachel Franko 2 Comments

Now everyone can set out on an island getaway aboard the Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom now that the park is officially open to guests!

Jungle Cruise

We checked out that Eighth Wonder of the World (the Backside of Water, of course!), BUT we also checked out what was new in the shops in Magic Kingdom, including the dapper Jungle Cruise Dress we spotted on Main Street.

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NEWS! Face Shields Will Be Given to Select Attractions Cast Members in Disney World!

By Rachel Franko 2 Comments

Disney World has implemented a number of new safety requirements for guests and Cast Members, including social distancing and face coverings.

Beach Club Resort

While there are guidelines for face masks and social distancing to keep everyone safe, there are some situations in the parks that may prevent Cast Members from maintaining the recommended six feet of distance from guests.

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Safari, So Good! These NEW Jungle Cruise Ornaments in Disney World are TOO CUTE!

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Christmas comes year-round at the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. This cheery little shop has finally re-opened along with the rest of Disney Springs AND they got some new decorations to add to your collection!

Jungle Cruise

Christmas is six months away, but we think this a great time to stock up on holiday cheer! On our latest visit, we spotted some NEW and quirky ornaments based on Walt Disney World’s Jungle Cruise. These cuties would make Dr. Albert Falls proud.

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NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open!

By Rachel Franko 2 Comments

We’re just a few short weeks away from being able to explore the big blue World again since Disney World will be re-opening on July 11th and July 15th!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance

Disney has been giving us the details on everything we can expect when we’re back in the parks, like what Character Cavalcades we’ll be able to spot in Magic Kingdom and which places we’ll be able to shop at in Hollywood Studios.

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The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Every Ride, Store, Restaurant, and Experience Reopening in the Disney World Theme Parks!

By Rachel Franko 20 Comments

It’s been a HUGE WEEK for Disney World news (our heads are still spinning a bit).

Walt Disney World Resort entrance

On top of the announcements that Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival would be coming back with a new twist and the new Disney Park Pass Reservation System’s launch dates, Disney has just dropped ALL kinds of details about what will be reopening in the parks!

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What Every Disney Fan Worries About (But Totally Shouldn’t)

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You’ve been planning your Disney World vacation for months (congratulations!!), and it’s about time to head out the door.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

But, instead of feeling excited, you might be spending more time worrying about things you could forget or what may go wrong during your trip! Whether you’ve gone to Disney once or ten times, it’s totally normal to get those pre-trip jitters.

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