PHOTOS: New Halloween Horror Nights ‘Chucky’ and Universal Monsters Drinkware Available at Universal Orlando Resort

untitled-design-153

Drink to your health with these new Halloween glasses featuring “Chucky” and the Universal Monsters, plus a new mug with Chucky, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Jack the Clown. They can be found in the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, 5 & Dime, The Film Vault, and pretty much anywhere you find Halloween Horror Nights merchandise at … Read more

New ‘Magical Meditations’ Album from Tom Ameen Transforms Classic Disney Music into Relaxing Piano Arrangements

magical-meditations-tom-ameen-album-cover-1722855

Musician Tom Ameen has released a new album, “Magical Meditations,” featuring 14 piano arrangements of music from Disney films and theme parks. The songs are crafted to promote rest and relaxation. Musical selections include songs from “The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mulan, and classic Disney theme park attractions. See the full tracklist below. The … Read more

Disneyland Resort Theme Park Hours Extended on Select Days in October

sleeping-beauty-castle-and-partners-statue-at-dusk-disneyland-new-lights

Just over a week after the Disneyland Resort reduced operating hours for its theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have adjusted their hours on select dates in October again. Disneyland will now be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. from October 4 through the 7 and again from October 11 through the 14. … Read more

PHOTOS: Temporary Florida Blue Lounge Opens at Restaurant Akershus in EPCOT

florida-blue-lounge-restaurant-akershus-norway-epcot-12-8679169

Last month, we spotted signage outside Restaurant Akershus for a new corporate lounge. Today, the new Florida Blue lounge has opened at the former site of princess dining and will be open until November 20 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is … Read more

REVIEW: Boston Cream Pie Donut Arrives at The Donut Box in EPCOT

boston-cream-pie-donut-14-3363262

The new chef’s choice donut available at The Donut Box during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a Boston Cream Pie donut. These two donut options rotate every few weeks. Make sure to read our review of the Cookies ‘n’ Cream donut too. Boston Cream Pie Donut – $5.00 The donut dough itself … Read more

Winter Holiday Celebrations Return to Disneyland Resort Beginning November 12

holidays-at-disneyland-resort-a-christmas-fantasy-parade-at-disneyland-park

More holiday celebrations are returning to Disneyland Resort as winter festivities are set to begin on November 12, 2021, through January 9, 2022. Disneyland Park Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and the traditional 60-foot Christmas tree will return to Disneyland park. A Christmas Fantasy Parade will bring Santa back to Main Street, U.S.A., while “Believe … … Read more

PHOTOS: More Pavement Scored as Jungle Green is Restored to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom

adventureland-pavement-4-2

Piece by piece, the pavement of Adventureland in Magic Kingdom is being restored to its original jungle green color. This pavement replacement started outside Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and has been spreading through the land for the past few weeks. Most of the pavement between Enchanted Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise, and The Magic Carpets … Read more

Groot and Rocket Raccoon to Join Disney Fab 50 Character Statues at EPCOT

de59ec29-c870-467d-af0e-a178beee1785-6829664

The latest reveal for the Disney Fab 50 character statue collection features Rocket Raccoon and Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy.” A new roller coaster based on the film franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, is currently under construction at EPCOT where the statues will be found. Watch the announcement video below. Imagineer Zach … Read more

Refurbishments Scheduled for Swimming Pools at Disney’s Contemporary and Fort Wilderness Resorts Starting January 2023

Contemporary pool

Two pools at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will be closed beginning in January 2023 for refurbishment, including the Feature Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The Feature Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be unavailable in the early winter of 2023 while it … Read more

REVIEW: New Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie and Cake Slice Offer Last Delicious Taste of Summer at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs

gideons-bakehouse-lemon-poppy-seed-cake-15

Summer is slowly coming to an end, but Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is sending the season out in style with a pair of brand new items featuring their flavor of the month for September, lemon poppy seed, featured in both a cookie and a cake slice. The artwork on the menu features Bonnie Brae, … Read more

PHOTOS: More Colors Added to “it’s a small world” Loading Zone in Magic Kingdom

its-a-small-world-paint-20

“it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom is getting a colorful makeover to celebrate its 50th anniversary in October. More sections of the interior façade have been painted since we last checked on the Fantasyland classic. The section on the water is mainly dark blue. The right side of the façade is now more … Read more

PHOTOS: New Villains Wishables Debut at Walt Disney World

villains-wishables-15

A new month brings us a brand new line of Wishables at Walt Disney World! And with the spooky season already in full swing, some of Disney’s most infamous baddies are stealing the spotlight. This month’s collection is all about the Disney Villains. Like previous releases, the series consists of a mystery bag with one … Read more

PHOTOS: Painting Nears Completion for Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

resort-grand-ceremonial-house-paint-7-6811622

It’s been a few days since we last checked in on the Monorail station and Great Ceremonial House entrance at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the painting looks to be nearing completion. As we approach the porte cochère, we can see how the work is quickly coming together. Some roofing work continues on the left … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Still Available Hours After First Distribution at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance hangar bay

Boarding groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance have been infamously hard to get since the ride opened, but lately, we’ve seen more availability. Until today, the distribution at 7 a.m. was still running out within minutes, while the 1 p.m. distribution had groups available well into the evening. This morning, at the time … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Halloween Horror Nights 30 at Universal Studios Florida from Team Member Preview

universal-orlando-hhn-preview-featimg1-4649308

The sounds of chainsaws and screams fill the air once again at Universal Studios Florida. Team Members were the first to experience Halloween Horror Nights during preview night last night, and we now have a look at what to expect when the event officially kicks off on September 3. Let’s start off the night in … Read more

PHOTOS: Full Tokyo DisneySea 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” Merchandise Line Coming September 3rd

tds20thmerch_2

Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary “Time to Shine!” event is fast approaching, and while we got a sneak peek of the commemorative merchandise line back in July, we now have details on every single item releasing September 3rd! All of these items will be available at Emporio, shops around Tokyo DisneySea, and at Bon Voyage! Please … Read more