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Universal Pulls Popular DreamWorks Attraction Offline Again Starting October 3
Universal Studios Florida is about to lose another attraction, and the timing of this particular closure makes it worth watching. Beginning October 3, guests visiting DreamWorks Land will find one of the area's interactive experiences unavailable. Universal has confirmed the closure, but there's currently one major piece of information mi
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Disney World Removes Advance Booking Option From New Restaurant
Planning ahead is usually one of the biggest parts of a Walt Disney World vacation, particularly when dining is involved. But guests hoping to experience the new Hurly-Burly lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk are going to have to throw some of that planning out the window. When Hurly-Burly opens October 1, guests won’t find advance dining reser
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Disneyland Park Attraction Faces Its End as Main Street Experience Retires
Disneyland Paris is reportedly reaching the end of a Main Street, U.S.A. tradition that has been part of Disneyland Park since opening year. DLP Report says the resort’s remaining horses used for the Horse-Drawn Streetcars have reached retirement, with no replacement horses currently planned. That would leave the familiar streetcars witho
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Disney Blasts Universal Over Hollywood Coaster Chaos, Alleges “Permit Violations”
Disney and Universal are used to competing inside the theme park industry. This latest battle, however, looks very different. Universal Studios Hollywood is facing complaints over Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, its newest roller coaster. Nearby residents say the attraction has created a noise problem that reaches beyond the park. More t
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Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Potatoland Photo Spot
Lights, camera, spuds! This Disney jigsaw puzzle features PotatoLand, the whimsical photo spot inspired by the Mickey Mouse short “Potatoland” featured in “Vacation Fun,” right in the heart of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to
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Disney Abruptly Barricades Contemporary Resort Area, Reopening Date Unknown
Guests arriving at Disney’s Contemporary Resort could find part of their vacation plans disrupted before they even make it to the parks. Disney has blocked off a popular area at the iconic hotel, with work now happening behind temporary barriers. There wasn’t a major public announcement ahead of the closure, either. For guests with upcomi
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Disney Park Orders Immediate Princess Costume Change
Disney’s royal wardrobe is changing again. Disney Princess costumes have never been completely frozen in time. Across Disney’s theme parks, characters including Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana, and Tiana generally retain their recognizable movie looks, but their outfits have repeatedly been adjusted for live appearances. Sometimes
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Vivoli Il Gelato Opens Fifth Orlando Location Off Disney Property
Vivoli Il Gelato just opened its fifth Orlando location, and it is not on Disney property. Flamingo Crossings Town Center, Winter Garden. Five minutes from Walt Disney World. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has flavors that the Disney shops do not. Some context. Vivoli started in Florence in 1930. Nearly a hundred years of doing this. T
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Craft Your Own Poison Apple Debuts at Crystal Arts in Disney Springs
Crystal Arts at Disney Springs is now letting you craft your own poison apple. Eighty nine dollars. You pick the crystals that go inside. And you do not need admission to anything. Some context. The sign went up at the store on Wednesday, September 30, with a sample sitting out. Small apple, see-through, crystals visible inside. The displ
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Confirmed: Disney World Hotel Construction Projects Impacting Your 2027 Vacations
Locking in a Walt Disney World Resort reservation is often the most exciting step of planning a magical getaway. However, nothing turns a dream vacation into a frustrating experience faster than arriving at your hotel to find loud construction crews, scaffolding blocking scenic views, or the main feature pool completely drained. Credit: D
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