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Epcot's International Gateway is now being equipped with RFID MyMagic+ 'Touch to Enter' turnstiles.

The second entrance at Epcot is the only park entry that does not support the new RFID 'Touch to Enter' tickets that are now in wide circulation.

Construction walls are up, and it looks as though at least half of the current turnstiles will be converted in this first phase.

FASTPASS NEWS

Disney will be conducting a test of FASTPASS at Fantasmic! next week, April 22 to April 27, 2013.

FASTPASS tickets will be available at the tip board area from midday. Holding a FASTPASS for Fantasmic! will not prevent a guest from obtaining another FASTPASS for another attraction. It is widely expected that Fantasmic! will be included in the MyMagic+ FASTPASS+ program, so this test would seem to be part of that roll-out.

NEW BREW

Joffrey's Coffee is now appearing at some quick service restaurants as the roll-out of the new coffee begins this week at Walt Disney World.

Under the new agreement, Joffrey's will be the official coffee of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and will offer fresh-brewed coffee throughout Disney owned and operated locations.

OPERATIONAL UPDATES - Disney's Animal Kingdom

Please, be aware that DinoLand U.S.A. will close at 6 p.m. (one hour before the rest of the park) on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. The entire area will close early due to convention activity. The regular park closing time is 7 p.m.

OPERATIONAL UPDATES - Magic Kingdom Park

Take note that on two consecutive days (Sunday, April 21 and Monday, April 22, 2013), the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade will step-off from Frontierland and will end on Main Street, U.S.A. (the reasons behind this change are unavailable at this time). Regularly, the parade route starts from Main Street U.S.A. and ends in Frontierland. All should be reverted back to normal on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

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The Art of Topiary Gardening from Walt Disney World Resort

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Greetings, fellow Disney enthusiasts! I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for my prolonged absence from the website. Due to recent personal and professional changes, I have had to prioritize certain aspects of my life over my beloved hobby. However, I am determined to turn this passion into something even more significant in the near future. As a result, the website will be undergoing a much-needed redesign within the next month or so. During this time, no new updates will be available on the site. However, please feel free to stay up-to-date with any breaking news or updates by following my Twitter or Instagram feeds. I cannot express how much I appreciate your continued support and patience over the years. Together, we have come so far, and I assure you that the new design will provide the latest information and easier navigation. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and love. I promise that we will be back soon! Until then, "See ya real soon!" Micha...

Magic Kingdom to open for 24 hours on Memorial Day Weekend

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will kick off a Monstrous Summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours nonstop on Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional start of the family travel season. The three-park all-night party is happening at the Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park in California. The parks will stay open from 6 a.m., May 24 to 6 a.m., May 25, 2013, local time. In Florida, Magic Kingdom Park will feature a “Monsters University” theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshals of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” day parade and make appearances in Tomorrowland. There will be extra entertainment throughout the day and night, including characters in their pajamas in Town Square during the late night and early morning, and late-night dance parties in and around the courtyard of Cinderella Castle. Video courtesy of Disney Parks

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