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  • No Super Bowl Parade this year at Walt Disney World

    No Super Bowl Parade this year at Walt Disney World

    Disney World will not host its annual Super Bowl parade at the Magic Kingdom this year.

    The parade, which has traditionally been held the day after the Super Bowl, is not happening this year due to COVID-19. The virus has also kept Disney from holding other parades and events that would lead to people being bunched into the same area.

    One tradition will remain. Disney said it will feature the Super Bowl star player in the iconic “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial on Sunday night after the game.

    This year’s commercial will be the latest installment in a long-running Super Bowl tradition created by Disney in 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first appeared in the commercial following the team’s Super Bowl victory. Since then, the commercial has featured some of the biggest names in Super Bowl history

    ”Disney Parks hopes to be able to bring back our other Super Bowl traditions next year, including letting football and Disney fans see and cheer on their favorite player in the park,” Disney Parks blog said.

  • Disney World will Still Require Masks for Vaccinated Guests

    Disney World will Still Require Masks for Vaccinated Guests

    Friday, Disney World updated its mask policy to specify that guests who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are still required to wear a mask.

    “Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine,” Disney World’s website now states.

    “Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming,” the website reads. “You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing.”

    The theme park’s requirement is in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance, which states that people who have gotten two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, whether from Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, still need to avoid close contact with others and wear a mask.

    The vaccine helps protect the patient from getting COVID-19, but it is not yet clear whether vaccination will protect people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to other people, according to the CDC.

  • Characters from ‘The Mandalorian Could be Headed to Galaxy’s Edge Replacing Sequel Trilogy Characters

    Characters from ‘The Mandalorian Could be Headed to Galaxy’s Edge Replacing Sequel Trilogy Characters

    Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World could be getting new characters including a few from the hit Disney+ series The Madalorian.

    Currently Galaxy’s Edge is centered on the events and characters from the sequel trilogy, but it looks like Disney is ready to expand the experience to include other characters.

    According to Disney historian Jim Hill, on the most recent episode of his Disney Dish podcast, characters from The Mandalorian may soon roam freely in Galaxy’s Edge. Hill states that The Mandalorian, The Child, and characters like Boba Fett and Bo Katan, could soon make appearances at Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu.

    Hill also indicated that Kylo Ren’s ship could be replaced by Mando’s ship. the Razor Crest. Regardless of the ship’s destruction in The Mandalorian season 2, the Razor Crest was also a key part of the show.

    The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land can be found at both Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Although the Disneyland version remains closed pending Disneyland Resort’s reopening following its pandemic-related closure, Disney World’s version of Galaxy’s Edge has been open — at limited capacity and with a variety of health and safety protocols — since July.

  • Disney Resort Shampoo and Other Amenities are Available to Purchase for Home Use

    Disney Resort Shampoo and Other Amenities are Available to Purchase for Home Use

    Taking home a few “extra” shampoos and conditioners after your Disney World resort stay is a thing of the past ever since refillable dispensers were added to Resort rooms. But thanks to H2O+ you can still purchase Disney Resort amenities to use at home.

    There are certain scents throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts that everyone wishes they could bottle up and take home with to enjoy for years to come and thanks to H2O+ it’s possible!

    H2O+ provides luxurious in-room amenities for over 43,000 resort rooms at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa and Disney Cruise Line.

    Guests can find some of those same amenities at the individual resort gift shops and on shopDisney.com, allowing them to take a scent of the magic home.

    The refreshing body wash boasts mineral-rich sea salt and vitamin E for soft skin while the lotion is formulated with shea butter to replenish hydration. All of the in-room amenities feature a recognizable oceanside scent, infused with green tea extract, imparting a refreshing aroma.

  • Disney’s Blizzard Beach Tickets are Now Available Water Park Sets to Reopen

    Disney’s Blizzard Beach Tickets are Now Available Water Park Sets to Reopen

    As we previously reported, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, set to reopen on March 7, 2021 and today Disney World announced tickets are now on sale!

    A one-day water park ticket costs $69 plus tax for adults and $63 plus tax for children age 3 through 9. Other ticket options are also available.

    “Cast members are working hard to prepare Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park for its reopening on March 7, 2021,” Disney said. “Disney Water Parks fans are roughly one month, one week, one day and 22 hours away from once again leisurely floating along Cross Country Creek, speeding down Summit Plummet and indulging in their favorite meals at the Lottawatta Lodge.”

    When the water park reopens, there will be plenty of health and safety protocols in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reduced capacity, temperature screenings, physical distancing and face coverings will all be required. 

    Masks will be required for guests age 2 and up at the park entrance and exit, retail areas and food and beverage ordering areas, the Disney Parks site says. Face coverings will not be permitted while on water slides or in the water, and guests will also be able to remove their masks when eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining social distancing.

  • New Donut Grilled Cheese Now at Disney World has Fans Divided

    New Donut Grilled Cheese Now at Disney World has Fans Divided

    New tastey treats are common place at Disney World, but now the ideas are just getting cheesy… In a good way! You can now get a grilled cheese sandwiches made with doughnut buns at Disney Springs.

    The item can currently be found on the menu at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, which opened in the Disney Springs dining and shopping district earlier this month. The shop, which primarily sells doughnuts and coffee, also has a section of the menu dedicated to sandwiches — and each can be served on a “griddled glazed doughnut” instead of a bun for just $1 extra.

    “Thought Mom made you a pretty mean grilled cheese sammie growing up? Well, you ain’t seen nothing yet!” wrote Everglazed in a post showcasing the sandwich as you can see below:

    Disney World fans, many of whom are very willing to voice their opinions on the park’s latest foods, had plenty to say. Many called the unusual combo “disgusting” or a “heart attack” waiting to happen.

    Some Disney World lovers did seem excited about the strange item, which falls in line with the recent trend of fast food chains selling sandwiches and burgers with donut buns.

    In addition to its grilled cheese, Everglazed currently serves breakfast sandwiches, a burger, and even a chicken sandwich with optional doughnut buns.

    The doughnut shop also offers “hand-crafted flavored milks” and spiked coffees, as well as — oh, right — actual doughnuts that can be eaten sans-cheese or burger patty.

  • Jungle Cruise Getting Story Update at Disneyland and Disney World

    Jungle Cruise Getting Story Update at Disneyland and Disney World

    Today, Disney announced that they are building on the story of the Jungle Cruise at both Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.

    The additions will include new adventures that stay true to the experience you know and love – more humor, wildlife and skipper heart – and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us.

    Take a look at the details in the video below:

    “As Imagineers, it is our responsibility to ensure experiences we create and stories we share reflect the voices and perspectives of the world around us,” Carmen Smith, creative development and inclusion strategies executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, said in a statement. “With Jungle Cruise, we’re bringing to life more of what people love – the humor and wit of our incredible skippers, while making needed updates.” Disney engaged several cultural advisers to weigh in.

    The ride, which takes passengers on “scenic and comedic boat tour of exotic rivers across Asia, Africa and South America,” according to its Disney World’s description, had been criticized for its depictions of Indigenous people.

  • Florida Demolishing Crossroads Shopping Center to Build a New Road to Disney World

    Florida Demolishing Crossroads Shopping Center to Build a New Road to Disney World

    Florida has acquired the Crossroads Shopping Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and plan to bulldoze the area to build a new road to Walt Disney World.

    The state has reached a $198 million agreement to acquire a popular shopping complex at Disney World’s front door, making it the largest eminent domain settlement in Florida’s history, according to the lead attorney representing the property owner.

    The Florida Department of Transportation’s plan is to build a new interchange for the “Interstate 4 Beyond the Ultimate” expansion project at what is now the Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista near the often congested Exit 68, according to The Orlando Sentinel.

    Attorneys for Florida Department of Transportation and Crossroad’s owner U.S. Cities Fund signed the final judgment in late 2020 that outlined payments of about $39 million for the 25 tenants — the largest going to Gooding’s Supermarkets for $15.7 million, according to Orange Circuit court documents.

  • New Donut Minnie Ears Now at Disney World are Just too Sweet

    New Donut Minnie Ears Now at Disney World are Just too Sweet

    Disney just dropped a new pair of Donut Minnie Ears and you’re definitely going to want a bite of these! These are sure to be a fast sell out, but if you really want a pair, “Donut” give up!

    These donut ears are covered in white frosting and coated with bright rainbow sprinkles and adorned with a pink sequined bow.

    The headband itself is purple on the outside and pink on the inside. Take a closer look for yourself below:

    We’ve seen donut ears in Disney World before, there is a brand new set of Donut Minnie Ears!

    You can find these ears in The Darkroom in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $29.99.

  • New Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Available at Disney World

    New Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Available at Disney World

    Nothing goes with a visit to Disney World like a Dole Whip and now Disney has released a new Watermelon flavored Dole Whip inspired by Minnie Mouse as a secret menu item at Disney Springs!

    The Watermelon Dole Whip soft serve itself is a soft pink color and it sits on a bed of edible pink chocolate pearls.

    The bottom layer is classic pineapple Dole Whip-flavored mousse and the delicious treat is adorned with a pair of chocolate ears and a magenta polka dot bow as you can see below:

    The sweet treat can be found at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Get it while you can as this secret menu item is only available through January 31.