Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

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Kevin from ‘Up’ Once Again Roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

Kevin from “Up” is once again roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom, after returning in January for a stationary “sighting.”

They’re late on this one. He was roaming AK last week when I was there. If I had known this was a scoop, I would have taken pics and posted it here!

 

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One more hour for me and headed to WDW on Sunday! Have a great weekend!

 

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One more hour for me and headed to WDW on Sunday! Have a great weekend!

Have a great time!!!!! Will you be at Boardwalk this trip??

 

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Have a great time!!!!! Will you be at Boardwalk this trip??

Thanks!! YC this time. Just a couple of days for GotG preview and I am out of points this year.

 

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Thanks!! YC this time. Just a coue fo days for GotG preview and I am out of points this year.

Have a great time!! Enjoy GotG! Make sure you come back and tell us all about it!!

 

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Imagineering Celebrates Grand Opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT​

 

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VIDEO: MagicBand+ Interaction Begins with Fab 50 Statues at the Magic Kingdom​

Despite MagicBand+ not being officially released yet (except for an accidental early leak), the slow rollout of effects for the Fab 50 character statues has begun around Walt Disney World, with our latest look coming from the Magic Kingdom. Check out our video tour, or read on for a full recap of our experiences!

 

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Bridge Removed, Some Scaffolding Comes Down Around Site of Former Tarzan’s Treehouse at Disneyland​

 

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Have a great time!! Enjoy GotG! Make sure you come back and tell us all about it!!

Will do! Thanks!

 

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That’s me at least once a week. For me it’s the “perks” of aging

 

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Good Morning all! Happy Saturday!!

Sorry guys, I guess I overslept!! I can’t imagine why?!!

 

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Automated PhotoPass Cameras Reactivated, New 50th Anniversary Magical Interactive Backdrop for Mickey Mouse Meet & Greet at Magic Kingdom​

A character attendant directs guests to smile at the bookshelf where the camera is located.

After your photo is taken, you can tap your MagicBand or PhotoPass card at the machine once you’ve found your party’s photo. In the above photo, you can see our result. The photo is taken at a slight angle at a wide distance to allow for large parties.

Mickey is now posing in front of a new 50th anniversary backdrop instead of the red curtain. We took some photos of our own to capture the new set.

 

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Automated PhotoPass Cameras Reactivated, New 50th Anniversary Magical Interactive Backdrop for Mickey Mouse Meet & Greet at Magic Kingdom​

A character attendant directs guests to smile at the bookshelf where the camera is located.

After your photo is taken, you can tap your MagicBand or PhotoPass card at the machine once you’ve found your party’s photo. In the above photo, you can see our result. The photo is taken at a slight angle at a wide distance to allow for large parties.

Mickey is now posing in front of a new 50th anniversary backdrop instead of the red curtain. We took some photos of our own to capture the new set.

I was hoping that they would drop this bad idea once things opened up again

 

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Automated PhotoPass Cameras Reactivated, New 50th Anniversary Magical Interactive Backdrop for Mickey Mouse Meet & Greet at Magic Kingdom​

A character attendant directs guests to smile at the bookshelf where the camera is located.

After your photo is taken, you can tap your MagicBand or PhotoPass card at the machine once you’ve found your party’s photo. In the above photo, you can see our result. The photo is taken at a slight angle at a wide distance to allow for large parties.

Mickey is now posing in front of a new 50th anniversary backdrop instead of the red curtain. We took some photos of our own to capture the new set.

Yeah this is terrible. This means you miss all of the fun shots taken in between the staged photo. We got so many great pictures of our ds hugging Mickey and giving him high fives at Epcot

 

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AdventHealth Celebrates Moms All May Long at Disney Springs​

Taking place at Disney Springs each weekend in May, Celebrating Moms All May Long presented by AdventHealth for Women encourages families to spend the day together and honor mom. Whether you’re enjoying brunch at a favorite Disney Springs restaurant or just spending some quality time together, there are so many ways to say thank you and give mom some extra love this month.


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We know that mom somehow seems to always end up behind the camera, so our Disney PhotoPass team is ready to help get the whole family in the shot. Visit the special “Mom” photo backdrop near the Orange Garage entrance for a family photo. Disney PhotoPass photographers will be available Friday-Sunday throughout the month, but you’re still welcome to snap a selfie any day of the week!

And be sure to stop by the “Love Grows Here” table (located near Enzo’s Hideaway at The Landing) where you can send a note to mom on a seed paper postcard. Write a heartfelt message on one of these unique postcards, drop it in the box to be mailed out, then mom can plant the seed postcard to grow her own beautiful wildflowers. There will also be a beautiful garden-themed photo backdrop near the table with Disney PhotoPass photographers available Friday-Sunday.

 

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Roof Construction Nearly Complete on New Disney Vacation Club Building at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

 

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Suffering from Significant Technical Issues, May Impact Passholder & DVC Previews This Month at EPCOT​

While Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to begin widespread guest previews tomorrow, May 8th, beginning with annual passholders, reports from media previews and those for Club 33 members indicate that the attraction is suffering from significant periods of unplanned downtime.
While it is not uncommon for new attractions to experience some hiccups in their operations, the issues are not a good sign for those hoping to ride during scheduled preview events between now and the official opening of the attraction on May 27th.

 

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VIDEO: Leaked Footage Reveals Extent of Refurbishment for Disneyland Hotel in Paris​

Twitter user @DLPRescueRangers shared a video from inside the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, which is currently undergoing a massive renovation. The video allows us to see what remains of the former Founders Club restaurant and the gorgeous view from it.

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The Disneyland Hotel in Paris has been undergoing refurbishment for some time. Imagineers revealed a new logo and details of the renovations of the resortlast month. As you can see in the video, they have stripped interiors all the way down to the studs to be completely reimagined.