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Facebook Twitter Pinterest It’s not every day that this blog does standalone posts for restaurant refurbishments. But it’s also not every day that the best value dinner in all of Walt Disney World announces that it’s closing for refurbishment. And as I’ve said/promised/threatened before, this blog will also find any excuse we can to sing …

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Can you taste the flavor tonight? The talented culinary teams have been working on some delicious love potions, I mean dishes, to celebrate Valentine’s Day at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. While this holiday may be on February 14, some of these lovely libations and bites will be available now, which means more …

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January 27, 2025, 8:30 PM · Look like we are doing this again. Another U.S. amusement park has announced a reader vote contest to determine a name for its new roller coaster. The last couple of times we saw this happen, the park ultimately ignored the poll results in favor picking its own name for …

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Disney Cruise Line Increases Gratuities If you’ve got a future sailing on Disney Cruise Line, you’ll want to know that the gratuity rate was raised this week. More importantly, you’ll want to know that if you already pre-paid your gratuities for a cruise, then the rate hike does not apply to you. The new rates …

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Facebook Twitter Pinterest As part of EPCOT’s reimagining, Walt Disney World planned a multi-year Spaceship Earth refurbishment and overhaul. That reimagining was delayed indefinitely, but a project is still likely on the horizon. We’ll discuss details & potential closure timelines, concept art for the overhaul, and why maintenance is long overdue. (Updated January 25, 2025.) …

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Join us for an exciting line-up of soulful celebrations at Disney Parks in honor of Black History Month! This February and beyond, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort invite you to ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ with experiences that honor Black heritage and culture through music, food, art and entertainment. From captivating performances —including gospel concerts and …

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January 24, 2025, 1:04 PM · We knew they were coming, but now we have the official closing dates.Walt Disney World this morning confirmed the final dates for Muppet*Vision 3D, PizzeRizzo, and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this spring. These locations are closing to clear space for the new Monsters, Inc.-themed Monstropolis …

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