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When Disney World first announced its phased reopening, they implemented a mandated face mask policy for Cast Members and Guests. Since both Disney World and Disneyland (Downtown Disney) began welcoming Guests back in recent months, the face mask policies have been updated to reflect current health guidelines.
Tie-dye Mickey Face Mask
But it’s not only the policies and guidelines that have been updated! Cast Members will be sporting NEW face masks with a ‘magical’ touch!
Just about everybody and their Uncle is obsessed with EPCOT’s new pylons right now!
EPCOT Entrance Pylons ©Disney
In case you’ve slept on the EPCOT news the week, three clear acrylic pylons were recently installed in front of Spaceship Earth as part of a new entryway fountain for World Celebration — one of three new distinct neighborhoods Future World is being divvied up into.
There’s a whole lot of activity happening at Disney Springs! Since its phased reopening began back in May, we’ve followed the progress on the new Shine Bar & Social at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin, as well as the construction happening on the new Gideon’s Bakehouse!
Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction
We’re also closely monitoring the progress on the upcoming M&M’s Store, which is slated to open this year!
Get ready to assemble.
©Marvel
Although Black Widow has been pushed back to a November release date, we found a special Limited Edition Black Widow MagicBand recently. If you’re a Natasha Romanoff fan, then you’ll definitely want to check this out!
Due to the current health situation, Disney has had to make the decision to cancel a large number of 2020 events. This included the remaining 2020 Villains After Hours events at Magic Kingdom!
Disney Villains After Hours Party
Although the event filled with spooks and evil was canceled this year, we didn’t miss our last chance to scoop up some of the GOODIES from the event!
Over the past several months, we’ve been keeping our eye on the work being done to connect Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa with Magic Kingdom via a new walkway and pedestrian bridge!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
We hopped on the Monorail today to look at the progress, and it looks like it’s getting closer and closer to being complete!
Can’t decide between a cookie and a brownie?
Earl of Sandwich
Well, don’t you worry. Because our good pal, the Earl, has got you covered either way now that the BROOKIE is back at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs! [Read more…]
Resort guests may not be getting free MagicBands starting January of 2021, but that doesn’t mean MagicBands have been disappearing. On the contrary, we’ve seen LOTS of NEW MagicBand designs released lately for guests to purchase!
Rainbow Mickey Castle MagicBand
You can get a MagicBand featuring some of your favorite characters and attractions, including the Jungle Cruise, Meeko from Pocahontas, and even Rainbow Unicorn from Inside Out. Now, fans of Ratatouille can carry the Tiny Chef with them wherever they go with a NEW MagicBand!
One thing has been strangely absent from Splash Mountain’s merch store lately…
This Way to Splash Mountain!
…Splash Mountain MERCH! On our most-recent walkthrough of Magic Kingdom, there was only ONE Splash Mountain-themed item in stock in the whole entire STORE!
‘Tis always the season at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom!
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe
And we just found a beautiful ornament that’s ready to help you light up the holidays this year. It’s the new “Merry and Bright” Light Up ornament! [Read more…]
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