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Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World: 2026 Prices, Memory Maker and Passholder Guide
Key Takeaways What: Disney PhotoPass Service, Walt Disney World’s complimentary photography service at more than 175 locations Downloads: Memory Maker costs $185 in advance or $210 without advance purchase, and Memory Maker One Day costs $85 Passholders: The Annual Passholder Photo Downloads add-on costs $109 plus tax for the year Private Shoots: Capture Your Moment…
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Disney World 55th Anniversary Merchandise: The Item Missing From Park Shelves
Fast Facts What: The Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary lineup, with a MagicBand+, a limited edition Cinderella doll, pins, apparel, and ears When: The anniversary date is October 1, 2026 MagicBand+: $44.99, sold through the My Disney Experience app and not yet in park shops Doll: Cinderella in a limited edition of 5,000, inspired by…
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Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice Universal CityWalk Menu: Prices, Opening Date, and New Flavors (2026)
Key Takeaways What: Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, a gourmet hot dog and Italian ice concept from Joey Fatone, opening at Universal CityWalk Who: Founded by *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and his manager, Joe Mulvihill Opens: Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the grand opening celebration starting at 10 a.m. Where: Upper level of Universal…
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Disney Halloween Treats 2026: New Candy, Cocoa, and Snacks Guide
Key Takeaways What: Disney Parks Blog revealed a new lineup of Halloween treats on September 18, 2026, spanning hot cocoa, candy, and snacks at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort Debuts: Cursed Cocoa, a milk chocolate cauldron filled with color-changing cocoa mix and mini marshmallows Sour Standouts: Extract of Pink Llamanade Candy Bits, Queen…
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Fast Facts What: Disney Believe, Disney Cruise Line’s ninth ship and fourth Wish-class vessel, under construction at Meyer Werft Where: Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany Milestone: The first gigablock, weighing over 31,000 tons, floated out on September 18, 2026 Theme: “Promise, possibility, and what lies beyond the horizon,” with Moana anchoring the Grand Hall…
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Enchanted Tiki Room BVCC Permit Filing: What the Maintenance Notice Really Means
Fast Facts What: Walt Disney World filed a Notice of Commencement naming Buena Vista Construction Company (BVCC) as contractor for Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Where: Adventureland, inside Magic Kingdom Contractor Pattern: BVCC typically handles internal structural and mechanical upkeep, not theatrical overhauls Timing: The filing lands during a lighter mid-September operational window, alongside upcoming…
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Universal Marvel Contract Explained: Why a Hulk Coaster Permit Proves Disney Still Can’t Touch Orlando’s Marvel Rights
Fast Facts What: Universal filed an HVAC permit for the queue and station area of The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure Origin: Universal’s Marvel theme park rights trace back to a contract MCA Inc. signed with Marvel on March 22, 1994 Owner Twist: The Walt Disney Company bought Marvel Entertainment for roughly $4…
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Disney Patents a Tilting Boat Ride to Load Wheelchairs and ECVs Without a Transfer (2026)
Fast Facts What: A newly published Disney patent, “Rider Inclusive Transport Aide,” describes a boat ride vehicle that tilts itself to load wheelchairs and ECVs Filed: March 11, 2025 Published: September 17, 2026 How It Works: Load rails rotate the hull while an internal platform stays level on a curved track, using gravity instead of…
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Disney AI-Guided Vacation Planning: How the New Google Cloud Booking Tool Works
Fast Facts What: Disney’s new AI-Guided Vacation Planning tool lives inside a “Guided Search – BETA” tab and guides guests through resort, ticket, and itinerary bookings using plain-language search Partner: Built with Google Cloud, running Gemini models trained only on official Walt Disney World data Scope: Phase 1 covers resort reservations, theme park tickets, and…
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Toothsome Chocolate Emporium 10th Anniversary Menu and Event Guide (2026)
What Is on the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium 10th Anniversary Menu? Toothsome Chocolate Emporium’s anniversary menu features six limited-time items available through September 30, 2026. The lineup splits into one signature shake and five savory dishes. Every item stays on the menu for the entire month of September, independent of the September 19 event hours. Here…
