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MagicBand 2.0 Debuts at Destination D

A few months ago rumors swirled on the internet that the Magic Band would be redesigned. Earlier today at the D23’s Destination D event the new “puck” style Magic Bands were shown to attendees. The “puck” holds the RFID technology, allowing guests to wear the puck in the Magic Band, or in a Disney designed MagicBand 2.0 Debuts at Destination D

Disney now offering eGift cards

Disney is now offering a new digital gift card option. Disney Gift Card eGift is loaded on your phone (or printed out) and can be used anywhere regular gift cards can be used. The eGift cards can be purchased here; they are then emailed to your recipient and can be used right away. This is Disney now offering eGift cards

Planet Hollywood Observatory opens reservations for January 3, 2017 and beyond

Planet Hollywood has been closed at Disney Springs for almost a year as it is being remodeled into Planet Hollywood Observatory. Reservations are now open for January 3, 2017 and beyond.  A few weeks ago, we announced that reservations were open for December 1; commenters on the original story report having been able to make them Planet Hollywood Observatory opens reservations for January 3, 2017 and beyond

Disney’s “Gingerbread Academy” to benefit Give Kids The World

According to the Disney Parks Blog, Disney’s Boardwalk Resort will feature the “Gingerbread Academy” this holiday season. At the “Gingerbread Academy,” guests can decorate a gingerbread cookie for $8.95. All proceeds from the gingerbread cookie will go to Give Kids The World, which is a nonprofit resort for families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. Disney’s “Gingerbread Academy” to benefit Give Kids The World

Disney Springs to offer Black Friday deals

Don’t worry if you’re on vacation over the Thanksgiving holiday, there are still Black Friday deals to be found at Walt Disney World. Disney Springs will open at 8:00am, two hours earlier than normal, on Friday, November 25, and Saturday, November 26. A few of the “while supplies last” deals: Marketplace Co-Op: Vera Bradley “Midnight Disney Springs to offer Black Friday deals