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Universal Translator – What are the Minions?

Joseph Matt January 16, 2025 0 Comments Despicable Me,  Minion Cafe,  Minion Land,  Minions,  Villain-Con: Minion Blast

Bello! Are you two to three feet tall, yellow, have multiple options for eye counts, and love bananas? Good news…

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Five Things to Know About Luminous The Symphony of Us

Bob Jacobs January 16, 2025 0 Comments Disney World Attractions,  EPCOT Attractions,  Luminous

Luminous The Symphony of Us is the evening fireworks spectacular at EPCOT. Employing lasers, water fountains, fireworks, lights, and music,…

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Magic Kingdom After Hours Strategy 2025

Becky Gandillon January 15, 2025 21 Comments Disney After Hours,  Disney World Events,  Magic Kingdom

Disney’s After Hours offers so many attractions! So much food! So few people! Does it live up to the hype?…

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Photos: Disneyland’s New Haunted Mansion Gift Shop

Guy Selga Jr. January 15, 2025 0 Comments

For the first time in the ride’s 55 year history, Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion now has its own dedicated gift shop….

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2024 Disney World Crowd Calendar Retrospective

Becky Gandillon January 15, 2025 1 Comment By the Numbers,  Crowd Calendar,  Crowd Calendar Retrospective

If you were paying attention last week, you know that I celebrated the new year by comparing Touring Plans predictions…

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Review: Nine Dragons Restaurant Has Solid Food But There’s No Fire

Jennifer Heymont January 14, 2025 3 Comments Disney World Dining,  EPCOT Dining,  Nine Dragons Restaurant

Nine Dragons Restaurant is the Table Service restaurant in China’s World Showcase Pavilion. The menu is a little more adventurous…

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Least Crowded Times to Visit Universal Orlando in 2025

Joseph Matt January 14, 2025 2 Comments Epic Universe,  Islands of Adventure,  Universal Studios Florida,  Volcano Bay

Crowds, we dislike ’em! Going during a crowded time throws off your vacation’s vibe – more crowds mean longer waits…

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Disney Cruise Line in a Jiffy: What is Lookout Cay?

Jennifer Heymont January 13, 2025 0 Comments Lookout Cay

Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is Disney Cruise Line’s second private port. It’s located on the island of Eleuthera, in…

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Four Places For a Quick Breakfast in Hollywood Studios

Jennifer Heymont January 13, 2025 2 Comments breakfast,  Disney's Hollywood Studios,  Hollywood Studios Dining,  Quick Service Dining,  ronto roasters,  Trolley Car Cafe,  Woody's Lunch Box

Grabbing breakfast in the parks lets you sleep in later and still make it to the parks for rope drop….

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TouringPlans Travel Beat 1-12-2025

Jennifer Heymont January 12, 2025 1 Comment Haunted Mansion,  Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit,  Lunar New Year,  Parkside Market,  runDisney,  Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

At Travel Beat we have all the “other” news from the last week or so—the stuff that wasn’t big enough…

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