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FIRST LOOK: 5 More Fantastic Items Being Released for EPCOT Center’s 35th Anniversary This Fall

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A few months ago, we revealed to you the very first items in the line of Epcot 35th anniversary merchandise coming to the park this Fall. Now, we take a look at 5 more items that will be joining the retro merchandise collection around the time the park celebrates its birthday on October 1st:

First up is an open edition mystery pin collection featuring the classic Future World pavilion icons.

The pins appear to have a metallic finish, which looks quite nice.

Next up is a lanyard pouch featuring the icons, as well as a metal EPCOT Center icon.

Paying homage to the vintage camera strap, a rainbow lanyard will be available as well. If you look closely, you can see the Epcot 35 logo through the top portion as it will be present around the neck area.

An open edition Figment Epcot 35 pin will be available.

Last but not least, there is an Epcot 35 vintage-style jersey tee.

All of this merchandise will be released around October 1st, 2017. No pricing or additional information on these products is available as of yet.

Disneyland Finally Remodeling Adventureland to Deal with Crowding Issues, Several Locations Closing or Moving

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If you have ever walked through Adventureland at Disneyland, you no doubt know how crazy and congested the single, narrow pathway that makes up the land can get. Well, after all of these years, Disney is finally doing something about it.

The Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost, opened in 1995, will close on June 12th, 2017.

On June 12, the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost and South Seas Traders stores will close permanently. On June 30, the adjacent Bengal Barbecue will reopen with an indoor seating area using space from these two stores. Merchandise from these two stores will be moved into the existing Adventureland Bazaar shop.

Meanwhile, the Tropical Imports fruit stand adjacent to the Jungle Cruise will be closed to become stroller parking for Adventureland, removing the strollers from the center of the pathway. Tropical Imports will open at a new location next door to Bengal Barbecue.

Tropical Imports will close to become stroller parking in Adventureland at Disneyland Park

While the crowding in the land during the day is a big part of why all of this work is happening, the expected crowds entering and exiting through Adventureland for the upgraded Fantasmic show is the main reason the work is being done right now. This likely means that we still have a few weeks until the show returns to Disneyland.

RUMOR: Walt Disney World’s Disney Dining Plan Adding Alcoholic & Specialty Beverages in 2018

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According to internal rumblings, 2018 Disney Dining Plan packages should include alcoholic and specialty beverages.

With the new plans, guests will now be able to enjoy a choice of either one speciality non-alcoholic or alcoholic (if they are over 21 years of age) beverage with each meal.

A single serving non-alcoholic specialty beverage may includes items such as Artisanal Milkshakes, Smoothies, Premium Hot Chocolates, Soda, Coffee, or Tea. A single serving alcoholic beverage might include items such as Beer or Cider, Wine or Sangria, or even Mixed Drinks such as specialty cocktails.

With these additions, prices for the Disney Dining Plan should be raised again. It is unclear if guests can opt out of these additions for a cheaper plan, but it seems doubtful. Reportedly, those who have already booked 2018 packages will get these new entitlements at no extra charge.

An official announcement from Disney is expected this week.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars Land Construction Update at Disneyland Park for June 10th, 2017

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Thanks to our friends over at Fresh Baked Disney, we have another weekly look at how the construction of Star Wars land is going over at Disneyland Park. Here is a look at the project as of June 10th, 2017: