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Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom Remains Closed After Reported Flooding

Today at Magic Kingdom, we stopped by Big Top Souvenirs – the gift shop near the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction in Storybook Circus – and it remains closed due to flooding. After inquiring with a cast member about the reason for the closure, we were told that Dumbo had a pool party that got Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom Remains Closed After Reported Flooding

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of February 3, 2020

Here’s the first Disney Cruise Line discount update for February, with a few new and many continuing discounts to take advantage of. First though, check out the new rumor about the release of summer 2021 sailings. RUMOR: Disney Cruise Line to Release Summer 2021 Itineraries Feb. 24 New this week are several new military discounts, Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers for the Week of February 3, 2020

Disney to Release Recording of ‘Hamilton’ with the Original Broadway Cast Next Year

The Walt Disney Studios has announced that they will be releasing a filmed version of Hamilton to theaters on October 15, 2021. The musical, written by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda (Moana, Mary Poppins Returns), premiered on Broadway at The Richard Rogers Theatre in 2015. The version that’s being released was recorded in 2016 at that Disney to Release Recording of ‘Hamilton’ with the Original Broadway Cast Next Year

New Lighthouse Point Website Launched by Disney Cruise Line Outlines Site Plans and More

Disney Cruise Line has launched a new informational website with details on its plans for the southern point of Eleuthera – Lighthouse Point in The Bahamas. As we’ve previously reported, Lighthouse Point is going to be developed as a second private island location that Disney Cruise Line passengers will experience during their cruise. The new website New Lighthouse Point Website Launched by Disney Cruise Line Outlines Site Plans and More

Inaugural Masquerade at The Edison in Disney Springs Happening February 22

The Edison in Disney Springs is hosting their inaugural fantasy-filled Masquerade on February 22nd. The event includes gourmet passed appetizers and a menu of themed-cocktails. Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Guests should “be prepared to be surprised and delighted around every corner as all party goes will be dressed incognito during Inaugural Masquerade at The Edison in Disney Springs Happening February 22

New Beer and Wine Options, New Pricing for Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party

As of February 1st there are some new alcoholic beverage options and a new price for the Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom. The party features a dessert and savory buffet at the Tomorrowland Terrace, plus reserved viewing for the fireworks spectacular. The buffet includes things like chocolate-dipped strawberries, hand-scooped ice New Beer and Wine Options, New Pricing for Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party

The Bahamas Limiting Access to Their Ports, Including Castaway Cay, Due to Coronavirus

The Bahamas has began restricting accessing to their ports for guests that could’ve possibly been exposed to the coronavirus. For Disney Cruise Line ships, this affects both Nassau and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. A letter shared with the Disney Cruise Line Blog by a guest aboard the Disney Dream details the new advisory: “Late The Bahamas Limiting Access to Their Ports, Including Castaway Cay, Due to Coronavirus