PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/28/17 (Rollaway Stage Show, Skyliner, Runaway Railway, Echo Lake, ETC.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the latest happenings at the park.

Construction

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Walking over to Hollywood Studios from the Boardwalk, we see 5 cranes dominating the skyline.

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Parking lot enhancements and preparations for the Disney Skyliner continue outside of the park.

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Guests walk through a maze of work fences to get to the park.

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The Skyliner station for the park is under construction, with land near the bus loop currently being prepared.

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And We Are Rolling…

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Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away has returned with the new mobile, rollaway staging.

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The stage actually looks a little nicer than the one they had used before, even though that one didn’t get removed nightly.

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Following the last show of the day, the process of packing up the stages begins.

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The stage features two “green rooms” where the characters can emerge from during the show, hiding until it is their turn on stage.

Below, we have video of the stages rolling away at 7PM. Disney has made a little show of it, which reminds me of the Backlot Studio Tour quite a bit. An announcer says it is time for a scene change, followed by Gus the crew chief making the order for the stages to roll…

It is nice to see this process turned into a small show that fits the (current? past?) theme of the park. We’ll see if this sticks around once Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge open.

This and That

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Work continues on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. There is now this set of expanded construction walls near the old Great Movie Ride exit.

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There are now more work walls up by Grand Avenue, now crossing the path towards Red Carpet Dreams.

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The path from Star Tours to MuppetVision 3-D no longer exists, guests now having to walk down Grand Avenue to get there.

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A planter and a wall will fill in this former path.

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Work continues on Echo Lake.

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Scaffolding has come down on Min and Bill’s, marking that the painting is finished.

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Gertie looks shiny.

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The Holiday 2017 Droid Factory figure has been released.

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Annual Passholder Reserved Seating Now Being Offered at Eat to the Beat Concerts at Epcot

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Beginning Sunday, October 29th, Annual Passholders can take advantage of reserved seating at the three Eat to the Beat Concert Series shows on a first-come, first serve basis.

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This offering will be available for Annual Passholders through November 13th. To take advantage of the reserved seating, eligible Guests should visit the current Annual Passholder button pick-up location inside of the Festival Center in Future World to get a badge for either the 5:30, 6:45, or 8PM performance of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

Guests will need their Annual Pass to receive a badge. A separate queue will be available on the left-hand side of America Gardens Theatre, near Japan, for Annual Passholders with a reserved seating badge.

PHOTOS: New Little Orange Bird Purse On Sale at Disney Parks

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A new faux-leather Little Orange Bird purse is now on sale at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.

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The bag retails for $65.00 and features a lining with orange polka-dots and Orange Bird head icons.

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The purse is available in dress shop locations at both resorts. We found this one in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom.

VIDEO: Impact of New Disneyland Hotel and Entry Portal, Jeopardy and More on WDW News Tonight

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This week on WDW News Tonight…

    • We discuss the impact of the new Disneyland hotel and entry portal
    • Woody’s Lunchbox will open in Toy Story Land
    • Lightsaber Churros!
    • Disney Quest walls begin to crumble
    • We taste test some goat cheese candy
    • “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society
    • We play WDWNT: Jeopardy for great Disney themed prizes

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YesterEars Limited Release House of Magic Shirt and MagicBand

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Released today on ShopDisney.com are Limited Release T-shirts and MagicBands commemorating the Main Street House of Magic at the Magic Kingdom.

The House of Magic shirt features a vintage logo on the front and the YesterEars logo on the back.

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The House of Magic shirt retails for $27.99.

  • Distressed screen art for vintage styling
  • Vintage House of Magic logo on front
  • Mickey Mouse YesterEars logo on back shoulder
  • Soft, heathered jersey knit
  • Ribbed crew neck
  • House of Magic on Main Street U.S.A. opened with Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, and closed March 19, 1995

The House of Magic MagicBand 2 glows in the dark!

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The House of Magic MagicBand 2 retails for $27.99.

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And it glows in the dark!

These items are available through November 6, 2017 only at ShopDisney.com.

REVIEW: Donut-Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Pork Belly Burger, Pumpkin Pie Shake at D-Luxe Burger, Disney Springs

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D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs recently underwent a minor menu update, introducing a new burger, new donut-breaded chicken breast nuggets, and a new seasonal shake, so we figured we would head on over and check it out. If you haven’t been here before, be sure to go through our review of most of the other items on the menu here.

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Pork Belly Burger ($11.99)

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Pork Belly Burger topped with Cheddar, Red Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Pepper Relish and Remoulade Sauce

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The burger patty itself is quite interesting, like a less spicy version of the El Diablo burger. The patty is another of the blended variety, mixing beef with pork belly, if you couldn’t tell by the title. Personally, I prefer spicy, so the Diablo is still my favorite, but this is certainly high on the list here. I’m not usually a big fan of remoulade, but it was nicely balanced out with the pepper relish.

Chicken Breast Nuggets ($7.99)

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Donut Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets served with Dannon Danimals Smoothie and Carrot Sticks, choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani Water

It may look a little small here, but there were over 12 of these nuggets in this box, most buried under a mountain of french fries. Considering an order of french fries is $4.99, this is a tremendous value since it came with about the same amount of fries while also offering a meal. Needless to say, we opted for fries and a soda over the traditional accompaniments Disney lists on the menu.

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I can’t begin to describe how much I enjoyed these donut-crusted chicken breast nuggets. The mix of sweet donut-flavor with salty chicken breast nuggets is a pretty perfect combination. I don’t know if kids will love these, but I’m pretty sure a lot of adults will, leading this to maybe become an entree here or elsewhere at Disney World.

UPDATE: As of October 29th, an adult order is now available for $9.99, doubling the amount of chicken and accompanied by fries. No drink is included with the adult meal.

Pumpkin Pie Shake ($7.50)

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Vanilla Gelato blended with Milk, Pumpkin Pie Filling with Pumpkin Spice, Caramel Sauce, and crushed Graham Crackers, topped with Whipped Cream and a sprinkle of Pumpkin Spice

You get what is advertised here as the shake tastes like a liquefied version of pumpkin pie. If you love pumpkin pie, I think one of these is going to be a must order and is likely worth the visit to D-Luxe Burger alone.

Overall, you have another 3 winning options at D-Luxe Burger should you choose to eat there on your next visit to Disney Springs.

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Introducing Small World Big Fun, WDWNT’s Exclusive Travel Partner

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[Editor’s note: WDWNT.com would like to welcome our newest sponsor, Small World Big Fun. This Authorized Disney Vacation Planner will share with WDWNT.com readers news, insights and tips for visitors to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and other Disney destinations. In this debut post, Small World Big Fun owner Cindy Minor shares more on the services her agency provides.] 

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My name is Cindy Minor, and I’m the owner of Small World Big Fun. Since our opening in 2008, Small World Big Fun has planned more than 10,000 Disney vacations for clients from coast to coast. Our agents are immersed in Disney values and experience and will provide you with the best vacation ever, specifically customized to suit your family. Best of all, our services are 100% free to you.

I’ve followed WDWNT.com for several years and find their content incredibly informative and a great resource, so partnering with them is super exciting for me. The information that WDWNT provides to its readers is truly invaluable, and I’m happy to be a part of it.

 Why Should I Use Your Service?

I get this question ALL THE TIME! “Why should I use a travel agent to book my vacation when it is so easy to book on the Internet?” Have you noticed that when you tell your friends that you are planning a Disney vacation, EVERYONE has an opinion? And that if you don’t follow their advice, your vacation will be a disaster? Our job is to help wade through all of that noise and plan the trip that works best for YOUR family, not theirs.

So, I could list tons of reasons why it’s best to use our services, but in the interest of time, I’ll just stick to the top five:

  1. We work for you for FREE.  It costs you exactly the same amount for us to book your trip as it does for you to book it on your own. Disney pays us a commission without passing that cost on to you – so there is no need for you to even price shop!
  2. We can save you MONEY. We work incredibly hard to make sure you are getting the best possible price for your vacation. We are always watching for discounts and will do our best to get available discounts applied to your vacation, even if you have already paid a deposit.
  3. We will save you TIME. Did you know that if you search for “Disney World” you will find more than 78,000,000 entries?  Do you really want to spend time sorting through all of that information when all you have to do is pick up the phone or send us a text to get a fast, accurate answer? Not only that, but we will be the ones up before dawn to make your dining reservations. We will be the ones planning your park itinerary to make sure you maximize your time and keep you out of the lines. We will be the ones to make sure you know how to use the latest Disney technology to get the most from your vacation. We can even tell you what to pack!
  4. We are HERE TO HELP when things don’t go as planned. No one likes to think of having trouble on vacation, but let’s face it – it does happen. If you book your vacation on your own, unfortunately, you are on your own. If you are a “planner” (like me,) we completely understand! We would never want to deny anyone the joy of planning the details of a Disney vacation; we can work together. We are a FREE resource to you and are only one call or text away.
  5. We are EXPERTS. Small World Big Fun has been an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner since 2010. This designation is given to select agencies to recognize their extensive knowledge of all things Disney and for the high level of value we provide to our clients as a result of our expertise. Our agents are constantly working to stay up to date on the latest information and resources from Disney.
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Cindy Minor and her team of agents from Small World Big Fun.

It’s a heck of a lot of fun to plan Disney trips for people. And, it’s a heck of a lot of work. I think I can speak for the entire Small World Big Fun team when I say that we all feel so lucky to play even a small part in helping families create memories that will last a lifetime. When we work with you, we’re going to get to know you and ask the questions that help you define what your vision is for your trip. Then, we’re going to make that vision a reality. All you have to do is show up and have a good time with your family. We look forward to helping plan your Walt Disney World vacation soon!

Contact Small World Big Fun and tell them you’re a WDWNT fan!

RUMOR: Flights of Wonder at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to End Later This Year

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Flights of Wonder, a guest favorite show in Asia since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in April 1998, is rumored to close at year’s end in 2017.

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The show features an entertaining and informative bird trainer who welcomes guests to a mystical place. With “help” from Guano Joe or Jane—the amusing explorer who fears birds more than a bit—the trainer goes over the fascinating natural behaviors and often humorous talents of at least 20 species of exotic birds over the course of the show.

If current talk around the park is to be believed, the final shows for Flights of Wonder will be performed on December 31st, 2017. No reason for the closure of the show has been given, but there is already rumors of a new show filling in at the Caravan Stage starting in April, just in time for the park’s 20th anniversary.

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BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Announces Summer of Heroes, MARVEL Stunt Show Replacing CineMagique

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Today at Comic Con in London, Vice President Franchise Creative and Marketing for Marvel Studios, Dave Bushore and Creative Director of Disneyland Paris, Mark Huffman announced that the Marvel Super Heroes are coming to Disneyland Paris in the summer 2018 from June 10th to September 30th.

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Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Star-Lord and Black Widow will appear for the first time exclusively at Disneyland Paris in summer 2018 in a special Marvel Summer of Super Heroes season. Heroes will be featured in the Walt Disney Studios Park for exciting meet & greets and breathtaking, epic shows.

Taking home at the former CineMagique theater, a MARVEL character show is described as a 360 degree experience with Spider-Man flying in over guest’s heads and Iron Man landing on stage. The show will feature live action sequences and projections.

Disney is saying that it will be THE big event of 2018 and will close out Disneyland Paris’ 25th Anniversary, now extended through September 2018.

“See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless Returns Tonight with Cornac, Match Game, and More Halloween Fun for W.I.G.S. Members

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Tonight, “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless returns as an exclusive program for members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society on Patreon. For seven (yeah, seven) years, this “fake late night talk show” has been combining guest interviews and WDWNT’s unique comedy styling and characters in a LIVE, unpredictable, highly offensive, and interactive program. Tonight, we bring the show back featuring listener favorites and some new concepts. To listen to the show, you must join the W.I.G.S. program.

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Tonight’s show also includes “WDWNT: The Halloween Match Game” from the WDWNT Podcast and WDW News Tonight! We are currently looking for contestants (who must be W.I.G.S. members obviously) for tonight’s game available between 11PM & 12AM ET this evening. Please email us at wdwnewstoday@gmail.com if you would like to play. Two contestants will chosen from the pool at random. Prizes include Epcot 35 items, such as the Figment Funk Pop Vinyl.

So don’t miss the “See Ya’ Real Late” with Tom Corless by joining the WDWNT Inner Globe Society on Patreon at any level! This membership also gets you access to a lot of other original content, early access content, and even gift boxes that are mailed to your home every month!

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