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 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney unveils its first Walt Disney World 50th anniversary commercial Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Disney unveiled its first commercial for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World beginning October 1, 2021.   Disney CEO Bob Chapek comments on capacity increases at Disney World Disney's CEO, Bob Chapek, spoke about increasing capacity at Walt Disney World.  According to the interview, we can expect to see "low double digit increases".   We should see changes around September.  He also mentions that the parks are still adhering to OSHA guidelines that adds some complexity to the process of scaling back restrictions.   There is also an opportunity to reconsider legacy processes and offering, including ticket pricing and annual pass sales.  Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Disneyland Resort to allow guests from outside of California and expands the park reservation booking window Effe...

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes a new Hartmann's Mountain zebra foal to the herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris On May 17, 2021, a male Hartmann's Mountain zebra foal was born to mom, Heidi.  Guests on the Kilminjaro Safari attraction go to see the birth as the mom gave birth standing up on the savanna.  Hartmann's mountain zebras are found in the Sub-Saharan Africa and are a vulnerable species because of habitat loss and hunting. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Refurbished Monorail Orange returns to service at Walt Disney World After an interior and exterior refurbishment, the Monorail Orange returned to the WDW Monorail System.  On the exterior, you will see that the monorail was repainted.  Inside, the cabins have been refreshed and will include the orange coverings at each end of the cabin. Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com Disney unveils new Walt Disney World 50th anniversary Cast Member name tags Walt...

We continue our tour of World Showcase and head to the other end of the lagoon for Canada! The Canada Pavilion is home to one of the most popular restaurants on Walt Disney World property: Le Cellier Steakhouse.  The steakhouse is located in the cellar of the centerpiece of the Canada pavilion, the Hotel du Canada.  Le Cellier is a signature dining restaurant serving steaks, seafood, and regional cuisine inspired by the provinces of Canada.  Favorites include the “Le Cellier” Mushroom Filet Mignon and the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup.  Guests 21 years of age and older can enjoy Canadian wines and beers.  Click here to read a full review.  Reservations are strongly recommended at this restaurant and can be made 60 days in advance. On your way to the entrance of Le Cellier, make sure to take a moment to take some pictures of the Victoria Gardens along with the quaint little cottage.  It’s a beautiful spot filled with many great photo opportunities...

Hey there, Disney Fans!!! It's me, Jenn... back from quarantine! My Orlando-based family and I have spent the last 14 months in a pretty strict lock-down, due to my and my son's vulnerability to COVID. It's been a weird  year. That doesn't even cover it. It's been downright BIZARRE, but it is so nice to start to see a light at the end of the tunnel, as more of our country gets vaccinated.  We chose to give up our Disney Annual Passes back in May of 2020, because we knew we wouldn't feel safe being in the parks. Man, did we miss Disney, though! We would even occasionally drive onto property just to see those red, purple and teal directional signs, the naked monorail beam, or the still Tower of Terror billboard on World Drive.  So what was the first  thing we did when The Hubs and I were fully vaccinated??? Get our Annual Passes back, of course! We have been back in the parks and active for about the past 3 weeks and we have been having so much fun appreciating al...

Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Stage shows are back at Walt Disney World! Stage shows are back at Walt Disney World with the opening of 'A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King'. It is now playing at Disney's Animal Kingdom with showtimes available in My Disney Experience.  Most days, you will find 6 performances at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. This is a big step forward towards reopening of Walt Disney World. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com A look at the monorail station at the Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Work has continued on the monorail station at Disney's Polynesian Resort to meet the late July deadline.  The new arrival experience will have guests pull up to its Great Ceremonial House.  The design will feature color, four chandeliers inspired by glass floats, fishing nets and oversized bamboo elements mirroring the chandelier inside the lobby.   Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com Harmonious show programming...

The Cowfish at Universal's CityWalk is a unique restaurant serving a combination of burgers and sushi which gives everyone in the family something to be happy about.  It is centrally located in CityWalk above Vivo Italian Kitchen with indoor seating. a beautiful patio seating area overlooking CityWalk below and has a modern eclectic vibe once inside.  We chose to sit inside and started with some cocktails for the adults and appetizers for all to appease our hungry bellies.  The cocktails were top notch and the appetizers got us even more excited for the meal ahead as they were so delicious!  What was extra great about this place for us, is that it made sushi and seafood approachable for the kids so they were willing to try things they maybe wouldn't have otherwise so it was great to see them venture out of their comfort zone a bit!  Buffalos and Bacon: Buffalo Trace bourbon, cherry liqueur, angostura and orange bitters, honey, candied bacon Angel's Envy Man...

  Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Moat refilled around Cinderella Castle as Disney World prepares for the 50th anniversary The moat has been filled, all the cranes and lifts have been removed, and most of the decorations have been placed.  The only piece remaining to be installed is the 50th medallion which is expected to be installed right before the October 1st celebration.  The 50th anniversary will be celebrated for 18 months. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com New Walt Disney World Resort hotel discount now available for summer season New discounts are available for WDW resort hotels. You can save up to 25% on selected hotels through September 29, 2021.  Book an enchanting summer escape at The Most Magical Place on Earth and take advantage of this great room offer! You can experience the same legendary detail, service and storytelling found in our parks when they book a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. From unique accommodations to distinct...

If you’re traveling to Disney World in 2021, there are several changes to be aware of following the Covid-19 shutdown and reopening last year, especially if you’ve visited in the past. Here is a roundup of some of the biggest changes as well as more insight to navigating your next Disney World vacation. Safety Masks are required for all guests ages 2 and up upon entering and throughout all attractions, at all theaters, on transportation and all indoor locations including restaurants, except while actively eating or drinking while stationary. Disney has some specific guidelines for those masks here . As of May 15th, masks are now optional in outdoor common areas and pool decks. Masks can also be removed for socially distanced photos in the parks and resorts, which is a welcome change for those who purchase Memory Maker to capture all of their vacation photos. Disney has also placed sanitizing stations throughout the parks and resorts to encourage usage before and after attractions, din...