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19 hours ago | 
laughingplace.com | Mike Celestino |Jeremiah Good
During a visit to EPCOT at Walt Disney World this morning, Laughing Place reporter Jeremiah Good spotted a new performer in the theme park’s Italy Pavilion, during the time when a different entertainment offering– namely Sergio– was scheduled to appear. We don’t know this new performer’s name, so we’re just going to call her “Grazie!"What’s happening:A new performer has been spotted in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion.
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20 hours ago | 
laughingplace.com | Tony Betti |Jeremiah Good
The Peoplemover at Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland has always been designed to, well, keep people moving. However, there have been some small hiccups in that idea, and it appears that one of those has been removed. What’s Happening: Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom might notice (or might not, depending on how frequently they go) a bit of a change at the ever-popular Peoplemover in Tomorrowland.
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23 hours ago | 
laughingplace.com | Eric Goldman |Jeremiah Good
Yeah, we know, it’s still only June, but Walt Disney World is getting the jump on Halloween extra early this year, with the first new crop of Halloween-themed t-shirts popping up already. We came across these shirts at Creations Shop at EPCOT. There were six new designs in all, all priced at $29.99 each or $25.00 each if you buy two. A villain-centric “Pick Your Poison" shirt features the Evil Queen, Ursula and Maleficent.
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23 hours ago | 
laughingplace.com | Tony Betti |Jeremiah Good
A new designated service animal relief area can be found at EPCOT, located in the World Showcase area providing a nice respite for animals making their way along the lengthy promenade. What’s Happening: A new designated service animal relief area has popped up at EPCOT at Walt Disney World, a nice stop if needed for service animals along the lengthy World Showcase promenade.
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1 day ago | 
laughingplace.com | Eric Goldman |Jeremiah Good
EPCOT have released a bunch of new t-shirts to represent their ever-popular World Showcase and the many international pavilions within it. Each of these shirts is priced at $34.99. Many of them include a specific Disney character, though a couple go for a different approach with their imagery. The new France shirt features Marie. Mushu adorns the new China shirt. In one of the non-character examples, a crown can be found upon the United Kingdom shirt.
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1 day ago | 
laughingplace.com | Tricia Kennedy |Jeremiah Good
Captain Gantu, Hamsterviel, and Angel have made a rare appearance at the Magic Kingdom, all in celebration of 626 Day. What’s Happening:Captain Gantu, Hamsterviel, and Angel are making special appearances alongside Stitch to commemorate 626 Day at Magic Kingdom. Gantu and Hamsterviel rarely appear at Disney Parks, making this a unique chance for guests to see these iconic villains in person.
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4 days ago | 
laughingplace.com | Jeremiah Good
Construction walls have now gone up the former entrance to It’s Tough to Be a Bug, as Disney’s Animal Kingdom prepares to welcome an all-new show to the Tree of Life Theater. It’s Tough to Be a Bug permanently ended its nearly 30 year run at Disney’s Animal Kingdom back in March, to make way for the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether show.
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5 days ago | 
laughingplace.com | Jeremiah Good
Elphaba and Glinda are coming back to Universal Orlando, once again getting ready to meet with their adoring fans at Wicked: The Experience. What’s Happening:Wicked: The Experience first opened at Universal Studios Florida last November, coinciding with the theatrical release of Wicked. During its initial opening period, guests were able to meet with Elphaba and Glinda from the film, in some truly stunning costumes.
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1 week ago | 
laughingplace.com | Maxon Faber |Jeremiah Good
Magic Kingdom’s Astro Orbiter is inching closer to reopening, as the attraction begins testing prior to its Summer 2025 takeoff. What’s Happening:On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Laughing Place spotted Astro Orbiter making test flights as it prepares for its Summer 2025 opening. The Dumbo-style attraction, which sits high above Tomorrowland, went down for refurbishment back on January 13th.
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1 week ago | 
laughingplace.com | Jeremiah Good
If you’ve been looking to make your own Avatar at Pandora – The World of Avatar, now might just be the best time to do it – as the experience is currently on sale for $50.00. Who hasn't had the desire to be transformed into their own personal action figure? Well, now you can take the plunge at Windtraders gift shop in Pandora – The World of Avatar. The ACE Avatar Maker has been a popular offering since the area first opened in 2017, but now, Disney is offering a steep discount.
