PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Test Track SIMporium Debuts with New Decor and Lighting Effects

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Last night, we made our way over to Epcot to check out the new 35th Anniversary merchandise that showed up at MouseGear and decided to make a pitstop at Test Track to check out the progress on the transformation from After Market Shop to Test Track SIMporium. Check out the changes below as well as a neat video showing the cool new lighting effects added to the shop.

The awning and Test Track banner are still missing after they were removed due to Hurricane Irma a couple of weeks ago. No news on if and when it’ll return.

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I spy with my little eye, a new SIMporium sign near the entrance of Test Track!

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As we get closer we see the new updated signage above the entrance to the store…

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The Stat Station isn’t running yet and we don’t have many more details on what you’ll be able to do with these once they go live.

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New accents were added recently with the 4 logos you test your SIM Car on Test Track, and now they are accented by lighting effects and illuminating logos, just like on the attraction.

The Engravable I.D. tags machine moved opposite of where it was last week.

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Behind the cash registers is a brand new Test Track mural which is really sweet and matches the new accents added to the SIMporium.

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Remember those Taste Track desserts we reviewed a while back? They’re gone (at least for now).

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The car over at the Coca-Cola Cool Wash has been missing for a few weeks now.

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PHOTOS: Epcot 35 Merchandise Debuts At MouseGear

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We made our way over to Epcot to check out some of the newly released Epcot 35th Anniversary merchandise found at MouseGear. Keep in mind this isn’t everything that will be released. Let’s check it out below!

Yellow Figment Epcot 35 Women’s Cut Tee – $29.99

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Epcot 35 Metal Ornament – $16.99

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White Figment Pattern Epcot 35 Women’s Cut Tee – $29.99

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Blue Sport Epcot 35 Unisex Tee – $19.99

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Epcot Center Pavilion Logo Mug – $13.99

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Multicolor Retro Epcot 35 Women’s Tee – $32.99

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Spaceship Earth Epcot 35 Blue Sweatshirt – $34.99

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Grey/Purple Epcot Center Logo Tee – $24.99

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Epcot 35 Visor – $19.99

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Orange Epcot 35 Unisex Tee – $24.99

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Epcot Center Logo Hat – $21.99

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Celebrate Epcot 35 with New Vintage List Shirts

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Today, we released two new shirts on Teepublic in honor of the upcoming 35th anniversary of Epcot. For the next two days these shirts will be just $14, that’s 30% off!

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The shirts celebrate the EPCOT Center of the past featuring:

  • Figment from Journey Into Imagination
  • Singing Vegetables from Kitchen Kabaret
  • Manatees from The Living Seas
  • Bird and Robot from the World of Motion
  • Floating Shoes from Horizons
  • Crannium Commandos from Wonders of Life
  • Dinosaurs from Universe of Energy
  • Geodesic Spheres from Spaceship Earth

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Get these shirts now to celebrate 35 years of Epcot!

REVIEW: Mini Confetti Cake Makes Every Day a Celebration at the Contemporary

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New at the Contempo Cafe at Disney’s  Contemporary Resort is a miniature Confetti Cake for $5.29.

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The cake is a miniature one, but is probably big enough for 2 grown adults to share.

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The cake isn’t anything special on the inside sadly.

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I really like yellow confetti cake so I was happy with it, but the interior is nothing that you couldn’t make on your own at home. At least it takes a really nice picture…

Medals Revealed for 25th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

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Disney has revealed the medals that will be awarded to racers during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend on January 3-7, 2018.

Disney has crafted some of the most impressive medals to date, loaded with tons of silver and sparkles to celebrate 25 years of racing.

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The 5K medal features Mickey and Pluto playing in a game of fetch.

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10K racers will be awarded this medal that features Mickey and Minnie, with a Minnie-inspired polka dotted lanyard.

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Half marathon racers will get to take home this colorful medal featuring Mickey and Donald.

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If you can manage to run a full marathon, you’ll be awarded this beautiful medal that shows Mickey crossing the finish line.

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There are also some awards for those that participate in multiple race events. The Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge requires racers to complete both a half marathon and a full marathon. In addition to the respective medals, participants will also receive the Mickey and Goofy medal shown above. The Dopey Challenge, the most difficult challenge, requires racers to complete the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. Finish this, and receive the Dopey medal shown above. Lastly, if you’re participating in the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge on January 10, 2018 you can win the above Disney Cruise medal for completing the Castaway Cay 5K run that takes place around Disney’s private island.

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If you’re interested in registering for any of the events, check out the runDisney website here. Be sure to share your participation in these challenges using the hashtag #WDWMarathon on social media.

Preview of PIXAR’s COCO Coming to Hollywood Studios, California Adventure November 3rd

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In the coming weeks, guests at Disney Parks will be able to preview scenes from Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the preview of “Coco” will be presented as part of Walt Disney Presents, where the sneak peek will be accompanied by a display about the production of the film. Guests at Disney California Adventure park will get to see this advance look at scenes from the film in 3D with special in-theater effects at “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” theater in “a bug’s land.” These special sneak peeks are set to begin November 3.

In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician, despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

You can fully immerse yourself in the world of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” when the film arrives in theaters in 3D on November 22.

Thor Ragnarok Preview Coming to Disney California Adventure

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You don’t have to travel to the far reaches of the galaxy for a glimpse of “Thor: Ragnarok,” for beginning October 6, guests visiting Disneyland Resort will be able to catch a preview of scenes from the film in a sneak peek planned for Disney California Adventure park. The preview of “Thor: Ragnarok” will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land, where you’ll also be able to lay eyes on a display of props and costumes used in the production of the film.

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In “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his home world and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the Incredible Hulk!

Plan to catch the limited sneak peek of “Thor: Ragnarok” when it opens October 6, and brace yourselves as Thor thunders into theaters in 3D on November 3, 2017!

It’s Not Too Late to Take Advantage of “Fall into the Magic” Rates at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels

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Thinking about booking a trip Walt Disney World in the next few weeks? All seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are offering some great rates through October 9, as part of their “Fall into the Magic” offer.

During this special offer, guests will be able to book rooms for as low as $65 per night. Below is an overview of room rates for each hotel.

· B Resort & Spa – Disney Springs Resort Area – rates from $79 per room, per night
· Best Western Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area – weekday rates from $65 per room, per night
· DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – Disney Springs Area — rates from $99 per suite, per night
· Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – Disney Springs Resort Area – rates from $99 per room, per night
· Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Resort Area – rates from $79 per room, per night
· Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs Area – rates from $75 per room, per night
· Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista — Disney Springs Resort Area – rates from $72 per room, per night.

Despite minor foliage damage from Hurricane Irma, all seven hotels have been cleaned up and are fully operational. All Walt Disney World parks and resorts are open as well, and with relatively low crowds at the moment.

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels offer some great benefits such as shuttle transportation to all four theme parks, both water parks, and at night to Disney Springs. Guests staying at these hotels will receive a “2017 Disney Springs Passport,” which is full of special offers and coupons that can be used throughout Disney Springs at various shops and restaurants.

For additional information or to book your stay, head to DisneySpringsHotels.com.