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Walt Disney World Adding 90 New Buses to Fleet & More: Daily Recap (3/28/24)

90 new buses are coming to Walt Disney World, the Disney Treasure was set afloat for the first time today, and reports indicate that there will not be a new playground to replace the Laughin’ Place — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, March 28, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Sources have indicated that despite guests hoping for the contrary, a new playground will not be coming to the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to replace the former Laughin’ Place Play Area. Disney’s Animal Kingdom An Abdim’s stork chick has just joined Dinoland U.S.A. Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Steakhouse 71, located inside of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, has gotten rid of their refillable mimosa breakfast option. New Merchandise Walt Disney World has a new black and gold faceted Starbucks tumbler keychain to match the recently released full-size tumbler. A new cosplay Loungefly mini backpack inspired by Carl from “Up” is available at Walt Disney World Resort. Other Walt Disney World News Ninety new buses will be joining the Walt Disney World fleet of buses, with new wraps and accessibility features. Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders will be the first with access to the new Star Wars Artist Series: Will Gay Collection. The sign for the upcoming new Downtown Disney restaurant, Paseo, has been installed. At Disney Parks, ear headbands are inevitable — and none more so than this new

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Steakhouse 71 Removes Refillable Mimosa from Breakfast Menu

Steakhouse 71, located inside of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, has gotten rid of their refillable mimosa breakfast option. We first were tipped off to the change when a reader sent WDWNT an email explaining that the refillable mimosas were not available during a recent visit. The email read as follows: “Just got back from a visit to Steakhouse 71 for breakfast and was disappointed to find out bottomless mimosas are no longer on the menu.” WDWNT reader On March 28, we went to Steakhouse 71 and got confirmation from restaurant staff that the refillable mimosas had in fact been removed from the menu. The breakfast beverage option that cost $19 and was described as “Mas Fi Cava Brut Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice,” does not appear on the Steakhouse 71 menu. Steakhouse 71, formerly The Wave… of American Flavors, was renovated in 2021. the 71 in the name references the opening year of both Walt Disney World and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We visited Steakhouse 71 for a breakfast review back when it first opened and the refillable mimosa, which was a carryover from The Wave, was the stand-out beverage for us. Are you disappointed to see the refillable mimosa disappear from the Steakhouse 71 menu? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The post Steakhouse 71 Removes Refillable Mimosa from Breakfast Menu appeared first on WDW News Today.

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New Glow-in-the-Dark Loungefly Three Caballeros Ear Headband at Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort has a new glow-in-the-dark Loungefly mouse ear headband inspired by the Three Caballeros and the Mexico Pavilion of EPCOT. We found the ears at The Mad Hatter on Main Street, U.S.A. Three Caballeros Ear Headband – $44.99 The ears and headband are covered in black pleather. The inside of the headband is lined in black velour. The bow in the center features several stripes in a gradient of purple, yellow, orange, red, and green. A red guitar charm is in the center. The Three Caballeros — Donald Duck, Panchito Pistoles, and Jose Carioca — are pictured on the front of the right ear. They’re riding a flying carpet, as seen in “The Three Caballeros” and the Mexico Pavilion’s Gran Fiesta Tour ride. White music notes and stars are around the trio. The front of the other ear features yellow, red, green, and white fireworks. Music notes and stars also surround them. At the end of Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT, “fireworks” light up the ceiling above riders in the final scene. A metal plaque attached to one side of the headband features the Disney and Loungefly wordmarks. The plaque is black with silver lettering. “Mexico” is printed on the other side of the headband in green, white, and red — the colors of the country’s flag. The bow has a snap on the back making it removable. “¡Saludos Amigos!” is in white lettering on the

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Guests Spark Debate After Sharing Unique Disneyland Experience

Guests sparked debate online after sharing a unique magical (or less-than-magical) experience at Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are packed with thrills and fun for the whole family, with the theme parks gearing up to welcome even more magic with new attractions, themed areas, and possibly a third theme park! However, parkgoers may face unexpected experiences during their visit, ranging from amazing surprises to unpleasant situations. And a guest sparked envy among Disney fans with their fortune during their visit to Disneyland Park. Credit: Disney Redditor u/Bunch_of_Nerds recently shared a video of their unique experience at Disneyland Park after ending up stuck in Space Mountain, a fan-favorite Tomorrowland attraction, commenting that the lights had been turned on in the attraction and that several cast members came to push the cars, sending them off the tracks again. The user added that they, and surely all the guests stopped during this breakdown “Got to ride a second time!” You can see the video below or click here to watch it. Got stuck on Space Mountain for the first time. Lights were turned on and cast members came to push the cars down the tracks. byu/Bunch_of_Nerds inDisneyland The unusual experience sparked envy among fellow netizens and long-time Disney fans, who stated that after years of visiting the parks, they had never lived a similar experience. User u/mr_pinks_tip_policy commented, “Dangit. 42 years visiting Disneyland often, 5 WDW trips and 1 Disneyland Paris trip in the 90’s and

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The ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Horror Sequel Shocks Critics

A sequel to the awful Winnie the Pooh horror film has been released, and once again, it has disturbed critics, mainly because it turns out they actually liked it. Credit: Jagged Edge Productions Related: New’ Winnie the Pooh’ Project Described as “Nightmare Fuel” Based on the works of author AA Milne and illustrator EH Shephard, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) shocked Disney fans around the world with a murderous and terrifying adaptation of Pooh Bear and Piglet, who were after Christopher Robin for abandoning them in the Hundred Acre Wood to starve to death. Disney fans and critics despised the film, condemning it on social media and in reviews. Still, the film was a massive success, earning over $5 million on a $50,000 budget. A sequel was quickly announced and released a year later. Critics were once again shocked by the film, except this time because it was a decent movie. ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Horror Sequel is Actually Good? Credit: Jagged Edge Productions Related: A Coward’s Guide to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights (and Other Haunted Events) Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024) takes everything that fans loved about the first film and takes it to a new level, including adding new citizens from the Hundred Acre Wood like Tigger and Owl. With the release of Blood and Honey 2, critics were more than ready to dive into the film and tear it apart, especially after the previous film was so poorly received. However, many

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Tokyo DisneySea Entrance Sign Added to Fantasy Springs Hotel

A Tokyo DisneySea park entrance sign has been added to the Fantasy Springs Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort. Tokyo DisneySea Entrance Sign Added to Fantasy Springs Hotel Fantasy Springs Hotel will open on June 6, 2024, along with the brand-new Tokyo DisneySea port, Fantasy Springs. The hotel is located inside of the park, and guests staying at the hotel will be able to enter Fantasy Springs from this entryway by presenting their “Proof of Stay at Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel.” The entrance will be exclusive to guests staying at the hotel and guests using the Happy Entry guest benefit. This comes at a great advantage as demand to enter Fantasy Springs is sure to be high when it opens this summer. During our recent visit, we could see crew members working on the new sign. While scaffolding covered much of it, we were able to get a pretty solid view. The sign reads “Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Entrance.” “Fantasy Springs Entrance” is done in the port’s logo font, with pink florals surrounding it. At the ground level, a tip board has been partially installed. Fantasy Springs Situated between Lost River Delta and Arabian Coast, Fantasy Springs will be home to three areas themed to “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.” It will be DisneySea’s largest and most expensive expansion to date. A video tour of Fantasy Springs reveals four new attractions and sprawling rock formations of various Disney

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Piece Breaks off of Moving Disney Ride, Guests Disturbed

One disappointing guest experience on Kali River Rapids at Walt Disney World Resort revealed deeper, disturbing issues with the water ride. Just weeks after closing for refurbishment, the Disney’s Animal Kingdom attraction experienced serious, ongoing technical problems. Kali River Rapids was one of the first attractions Walt Disney Imagineers conceived for the fourth Central Florida Disney park. “Skim across an erupting geyser, drift below a canopy of lush vegetation and be whisked along fast-moving rapids,” the attraction description reads. “Graze gushing waterfalls and bedrock amid the raging current. Then, as the harmony of nature is disrupted, you’ll plummet down a dramatic 20-foot slope!” Credit: Disney Guests will walk away either slightly damp or soaked, so Walt Disney World Resort recommends storing valuable items in free lockers near the entrance to Maharajah Jungle Trek, another Asia attraction. Bring an extra change of clothes or a towel on cooler days, but expect the Central Florida sun to dry you off in minutes in the heat of summer! Given the nature of Kali River Rapids, it closes more frequently for inclement weather than most Walt Disney World Resort rides. However, ongoing issues with the water attraction allegedly have nothing to do with the temperature or precipitation. Credit: Disney Earlier this month, a distressed Disney Park guest shared that they were stuck in direct sunlight on Kali River Rapids for “hours” until Disney cast members safely evacuated them. Weeks later, issues persist. According to Walt Disney World Resort

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New Mattel Theme Park CONFIRMED

Toy juggernaut Mattel has just announced that they’ll be opening a brand-new theme park in 2026. Here’s everything we know. Credit: VAI Resort Related: Mattel and Paramount Team Up for Next Iconic Toy Adaptation Right now, Mattel seems to be on top of the world. Not only is it behind the most successful movie of 2023, but it is also moving forward with a new theme park in Glendale, AZ, called Mattel Adventure Park. But according to a recent announcement, that won’t be their only location. The toy company has announced a second Mattel Adventure Park, and this time, it is coming to Kansas City, KS. The park will offer many of the same thrills as the Arizona location, including the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker: The Ultimate Ride, the Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer, and a Hot Wheels go-kart raceway. But that’s not all! Credit: Warner Bros. Related: Everything We Know About the New Mattel Adventure Park After the success of Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie (2023) starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, you know that Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City is going to go full out on Barbie doll attractions. This includes a larger-than-life Barbie Beach House, a Barbie Dream Closet Experience, and a Barbie Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Now we just need to see if American Girl and Monster High will get the same treatment. Finally, the park will have even more individual experiences based on Mattel brands, including the Masters of the Universe-themed

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