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Sam Eagle to be the Host of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot’s American Adventure

UPDATE (1/3/20): In addition to yesterday’s news that Sam Eagle will be the host of the new fast-casual dining location in Epcot’s American Adventure, we have been given at peek at signage that will grace the pillars and posts of the establishment. As you can see, Sam plays a prominent role on both the sign and poster. Sam Eagle to be the Host of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot’s American Adventure

Park Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended through Saturday, January 4th

According to the My Disney Experience app, the park hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been extended for the remainder of the week. Hollywood Studios will now close at 10pm (instead of 9pm) today through Saturday, January 4th. As previously reported, January’s Extra Magic Hours for Hollywood Studios have shifted from morning to evening (Sundays Park Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended through Saturday, January 4th

New Sail Away Minnie Merchandise Collection Available on Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line has introduced another new merchandise collection and this one centers on the one-and-only Minnie Mouse. The Sail Away Minnie collection features floral patterns that are paired with sea life, nautical images, and touches of rose gold. For the first time aboard Disney Cruise Line, the collection even features matching mother and daughter New Sail Away Minnie Merchandise Collection Available on Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line Health Inspection Scores from the CDC Remain High for 2019

As often as twice a year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) performs surprise inspections on cruise ships in order to prevent the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses. As expected, the four ships of Disney Cruise Line continued to score high marks during the 2019 inspections, including perfect scores for the Disney Dream and Disney Cruise Line Health Inspection Scores from the CDC Remain High for 2019

Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction New Collectible Series Releasing Each Month During 2020

If you’re a fan of merchandise featuring Minnie Mouse, you’ll have something to look forward to each third Saturday of the month during 2020. Each month, Disney will be releasing a fresh collection in the new Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction limited release merchandise series. Each month’s collection will feature an assortment of merchandise items Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction New Collectible Series Releasing Each Month During 2020

Guests Can Save Up to 20% on Rooms in Early 2020 at Select Walt Disney World Resorts

Walt Disney World guests now have an extended booking window for a room offer available to them, and, for those looking to stay at WDW between now and late April, this extended booking window might be a great thing. Guests can save up to 20% on rooms at select Walt Disney World resorts for stays most nights January 2nd Guests Can Save Up to 20% on Rooms in Early 2020 at Select Walt Disney World Resorts

Guest Jumps from Magic Kingdom Ferryboat

According to the Orlando Sentinel, a woman onboard one of the Magic Kingdom ferryboats jumped into Seven Seas Lagoon on December 30th around 7pm. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has stated that the incident was an apparent suicide attempt. The woman, whose name has not yet been released, was accompanying people familiar to her at Guest Jumps from Magic Kingdom Ferryboat