This Week at TouringPlans – July 28, 2019

Welcome to your one-stop shop for our news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando, and more.

Walt Disney World News of the Week

• Here’s what we know about breakfast at WDW’s Docking Bay 7.
• There is construction EVERYWHERE at Walt Disney World.
• Florida Galaxy’s Edge will have some different menu items from its California counterpart.
• Here’s what our readers think about the Pop Century resort.
• Our YouTube channel has lots of great planning tips.
• SATURDAY SIX has great aerial views of the Orlando area theme parks.
• The Tower of Terror has a new on-ride animated magic shot.
• WDW annual passholders now have some special benefits at Epcot.
• CHOCOLATE FRIDAY! For your chocolate fix, look no further than Vivoli Il Gelato.
• They are FINALLY building a walkway between the Grand Floridian and the Magic Kingdom.
• Check out these Steamboat Willie designer ears.
• Take a photo tour of a one-bedroom villa at the Grand Floridian.
• Here’s the BEST place to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks outside the park.
• There are new additions and overlays at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year.
• Youth reporter Gigi weighs in on the Pick-A-Pearl Experience at Epcot’s Japan pavilion.
• Which MVMCP will be the least crowded this year?
• The best Disney donut is a fresh Disney donut.
• Here are three WDW sundaes we’re craving right now.
• Become a mermaid at the Magic Kingdom’s Pirates League.
• There really are good dining values at WDW’s deluxe resorts.
• WDW passholders can now make reservations for Galaxy’s Edge previews.
• Here’s what we learned at Disneyland that will help us understand WDW’s Galaxy’s Edge.
• Toledo offers tapas, steaks, and seafood with a Spanish flair.
• There’s key lime pie at Blizzard Beach!
• Julia offers thoughts on Magical Moments at Walt Disney World.
• This year will see some additions to the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade.
• The All Star Sports Quick Service Restaurant has good food at an affordable price.
• Angela takes you on a video tour of a room at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside.
• Get these Epcot Future World photo ops while you still can.
• Take a taste of the Pandora popcorn.
• Brian has tips for touring Hollywood Studios after Galaxy’s Edge opens.
• Port Orleans French Quarter offers Cajun-light food.
• Here are the top three places to meet Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World.
• Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about Flight of Passage.

Disneyland News of the Week

• Here are the holiday happenings at Disneyland this year.
• Oga’s Cantina is now booking reservations at Disneyland.
• In which we share our love for the Disneyland corn dog.
• Pop-Up Disney! is ending soon.
• An ode to the Disneyland churro.

Disney Cruise Line

• See what the plans for Disney Dream finishings looked like when they were first announced.

Merchandise

• These Donald’s Dino-Bash plush are full of character.
• Figment merch!
• How cute is this Small World themed bedding!
• You can have straw at Walt Disney World, at a price.
• Disney heroines are the star of these new tees from Uniqlo.
• This plush Mickey ROCKS!
• The Force is with these Harvey’s Star Wars bags.
• The Rivers of Light totem wand is now discounted.
• Guess how many pressed pennies there are at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

The Week Ahead

If you’re planning to the visit to the parks soon, here’s what’s going on this week.

• The week ahead at Walt Disney World
• The week ahead at Disneyland
• The week ahead at Universal Orlando
• The week ahead on Disney Cruise Line

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