PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/2/19 (New Park Icon Starbucks Tumblers, Searching for Holiday Decorations, Construction Updates, and More)
Staff Writer
Season’s greetings from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Can we officially say that now since Halloween is over? The start of November can only mean one thing…Christmas decorations! We’re officially on the look out for them. Let’s see what we can find! Down Hollywood Boulevard, all of the shops’ window displays have been switched to holiday themed …
PHOTOS: “A Frozen Holiday Wish” Castle Playset Now Available at Walt Disney World
A new Frozen themed playset has hit the shelves at Disney Parks and it is quite the merchandise item! Retailing for $119.99, we found the playset at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the playset that features lights and sounds! Anna and Olaf feature prominently in this playset and have really …
PHOTOS: Additional Wall Erected at Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
As we reported a few days ago, vertical construction has started on the structure that will become Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new table service restaurant in Toy Story Land. Roundup Rodeo BBQ will be themed like the rest of the land, where guests are “toy-sized” and walking in the midst of Andy’s backyard creations. The restaurant …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/2/2019 (New Holiday Treats, Christmas in Tommorowland, Trader Sam-ta, and More)
Staff Writer
Out with the spooky and in with the jolly! That’s right the Magic Kingdom finally switched over to Christmas decorations, so we hopped in our sleigh and decided to see what other new magic the kingdom had for us. Over at the Confectionary, they baked up some holiday goodies for us. Let’s see what sweetness …
PHOTOS: Star Command Console and Queue Railings Removed for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Queue Overhaul at Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready, Space Cadets, because the queue inside of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin appears to be under refurbishment. Let’s head on in and assess the current state of Star Command Headquarters. Normally, attractions close for a brief refurbishment period for work such as this, but given how popular and how high-capacity the 1998 attraction still …
PHOTOS: New Starbucks Park Icon Ceramic Tumbler Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new Starbucks Animal Kingdom ceramic tumbler has roared its way into Riverside Depot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The tumbler is super cute and showcases the park’s icons, like the Tree of Life and Kilimanjaro Safaris. The stylized representation of the park’s icons like Kilimanjaro Safaris, Dinosaur, and many more is super well done! Featuring …
PHOTOS: Entrance to Space 220 Restaurant Finally Under Construction at Epcot’s Mission: SPACE
Construction walls have been installed at what will be the entrance to the upcoming Space 220 restaurant in EPCOT. Located near the Test Track side of Mission: Space, the black walls are an unassuming look at the place where guests will be sent 220 miles in the air to enjoy a fine meal by the …
PHOTOS: Discover A New Starbucks Park Icon EPCOT Ceramic Tumbler
Tom Corless
Everything at EPCOT is seemingly being redone, even the Starbucks Tumbler… A new Starbucks Park Icons EPCOT ceramic tumbler has arrived at MouseGear (since the park doesn’t have a Starbucks location currently). The mug retails for $24.99. The mug features Spaceship Earth made up of park offerings such as Journey Into Imagination, the Seas with …
PHOTOS: New Starbucks Park Icon Disney’s Hollywood Studios Ceramic Tumbler Debuts
Tom Corless
Lights, camera, coffee! A new Starbucks Park Icons Disney’s Hollywood Studios ceramic tumbler has arrived at Celebrity 5&10 on Hollywood Boulevard. The mug retails for $24.99. The mug features the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror made of park offerings such as Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, Slinky Dog Dash, Fantasmic!, MuppetVision 3-D, Star Wars: …
PHOTOS: New Starbucks Park Icon Magic Kingdom Ceramic Tumbler Now for Sale
Matthew Soberman
Now you can brew up your next cup o’ joe with a side of magic. A new Starbucks Park Icons Magic Kingdom ceramic tumbler has arrived at the Main Street Bakery. The mug retails for $24.99. The mug features symbols from such iconic Magic Kingdom attractions as Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It’s a Small World, …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Holiday Decorations of the Season Arrive at the Magic Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
Hi, folks! Are you still working your way through that Halloween candy? Have you put your costume in the wash? Because at the Magic Kingdom, they’re already putting up the Christmas decorations. Yes, they’re hauling out the holly around Main Street, U.S.A. With the end of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Friday night, work has …
PHOTOS: Stitch City Mural Removed from Mickey’s Star Traders in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
While we were hopeful that the murals inside of Mickey’s Star Traders would survive the refurbishment, it appears that they have been painted over a muted tone of beige. The murals had long since been a part of the store’s design, which is now under refurbishment. So far, the teal beams have received metallic paint …
Disney Parks Exclusive Citizen Watch Collection Releasing on November 16th
Jessica Figueroa
On November 16, Citizen will be releasing a new line of parks exclusive watches.These magical timepieces showcase some of the most beloved park icons, from the Partners statue featuring Walt & Mickey to Cinderella Castle!To celebrate this release, Citizen will be hosting a launch party at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park where guests can receive …
REVIEW: Frozen Fractals Cupcake is a Sweet and Snowy Treat at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Staff Writer
The Frozen Fractals Cupcake, available now at all of Disney’s All-Star Resorts, is a blue confetti cupcake with blue buttercream frosting and a white chocolate piece featuring Elsa and the Nokk. The cupcake is $5.99. This cupcake treat comes from a chilled pastry cooler in a blue paper wrapper. The blue frosting has several different …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: The World Famous Jingle Cruise Returns to the Magic Kingdom for 2019
Jessica Figueroa
If you don’t like Christmas, you’re in de-Nile. Returning for yet another year at the Magic Kingdom is the world famous Jingle Cruise in Adventureland. The whole queue has been covered in glistening ornaments and tinsel, and even Trader Samta is getting into the festive mood. In the seasonal storyline of the attraction, the Skippers …
Runner Dies During Disney 5K at Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Matthew Soberman
A runner has tragically died during yesterday’s Disney Fall Feast 5K, part of Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, according to WESH. A spokesperson for Disney issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss, and our thoughts and sympathies remain with the runner’s family and loved ones throughout this difficult …
PHOTOS: New Lilo & Stitch and The Emperor’s New Groove VHS Wristlets Press Play at Disney Parks
Matthew Soberman
No need to adjust your tracking, two new VHS wristlets have arrived featuring Lilo & Stitch and The Emperor’s New Groove. And with these new accessories, you can have the hottest item from Hawaii from to the Andean Mountains! The wristlets feature a clear vinyl exterior, removable wrist strap, and a zipper closure. I can …
PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle Run Exterior Roller Coaster Track Installation Nears Completion at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
TRON Lightcycle Run has made an abundant of progress this week. With most of the focus lately being on the outdoor track, let’s dive in to see what progress was made since our last update. From this angle, it looks like the outdoor curve that occurs after the launch had finally been built to meet …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/1/19 (New Fab Five Ray Bans, Free FuelRod Swaps, Fall 2019 Plant-Based Menus, and More)
Staff Writer
ALL ABOARD! Today we are taking a ride around the Magic Kingdom. Please keep your arms, feet, and legs inside your imaginary vehicle and enjoy! We started our journey over at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and noticed they rolled out the Fall 2019 Plant-Based menus. As you can see all the new plant-based items that …
PHOTOS: New Christmas Present Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
Halloween is over! And that means like it or not, the holiday season is upon us! Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea both kick off Disney Christmas on Friday, but all special merchandise is already available. And that includes this excellent gift-themed popcorn bucket! We previously showed this off when it was announced in September. But …
WDW News Tonight Weekly Recap – Episode 110 (10/31/19): WDWNT’s Fairly Scary Halloween Party!
Staff Writer
If you happened to miss this week’s episode of WDW News Tonight, we’ve got you covered! Below is a full recap of all the fun and madness that you missed, along with the full episode for you to watch: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHwFCkZT8i4] Each week, we bring you a live audio and video program, combing the latest …
PHOTOS: “Swappable” Signage Returns to FuelRod Kiosks at Disneyland Resort Parks and Hotels: Swapping Fees Reversed
Matthew Soberman
As the decision to charge $3 for FuelRod swaps has been reversed, the phrase “swappable” has returned to FuelRod kiosks across the Disneyland Resort’s parks and resort hotels. So far, we’ve seen the signage around Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Kiosks that hadn’t been re-skinned with the $3 …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release Duchess Classic Cozy Knits Plush Purrs Into Disney Parks
Alicia
Everybody wants to be a cat! Er, a knit cat that is. That’s right, the latest limited release in the Classic Cozy knit series is Duchess, one of our favorite Aristocats. Featuring soft tufts of fur, an adorable expression on her face and a long tail, we can’t wait to snuggle up with Duchess and …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/1/19 (FuelRod Swaps Still Free, Kylo Ren Searches for a Rebel Spy, and More)
Staff Writer
There’s no business like show business at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Come along and let’s see what’s going on in this park full of glitz and glam. It’s November 1st and FuelRod swaps are still free. We were able to swap with ease and charge all day. We did run into one issue with the kiosk …
Disney Skyliner Experiences Additional Downtime Due to Issues With ADA Load Station
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been three weeks since the Disney Skyliner accident took place at Walt Disney World and six days since the Caribbean Beach Resort to Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resort line went down due to issues with the ADA load station. Last night, the Epcot line went down for over an hour, and …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cinderella Castle Gingerbread Display Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with Treats and Commemorative Merchandise
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The smell of gingerbread has once again filled the halls of Disney’s Contemporary Resort with the return of the 10th annual Cinderella Castle Gingerbread Display, complete with a Gingerbread Treat Kiosk and a sweet handful of new commemorative merchandise in celebration of the display’s sweet return. Let’s …
Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (11/1/19) – Bubbling Dinos, Millennium Falcon Lighting Issues, and More
Tom Corless
Welcome back to the Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Walt Disney World Resort in the hopes they will be repaired, or at the very least just track how long it takes for Disney to get …
Disney Releases Official Statement on FuelRod Swapping Fees at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
In light of all the controversy surrounding FuelRod swapping fees coming to FuelRod kiosks across Walt Disney World, Disney has released an official statement regarding the now-reversed fee policy. Across property, kiosks were meant to be reskinned with new signage mentioning the newly implemented swapping fees, but it appears that none of those changes actually …
PHOTOS: Full Menu Released for Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Drafts & Barbecue, Opening This Winter at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready to chow down on some good ol’ classic American barbecue with Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, coming to Epcot this winter! This new fast-casual barbecue experience at The American Adventure will offer up classic American backyard barbecue from around the United States as well as a variety of home-style craft brews.On …
PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 11/1/19 (Animals with Pumpkins, Christmas Trees and Santa-Saurus, RIP The Great Movie Ride, and More)
Annie Wilson
Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ve got the best of both worlds today with animals celebrating Halloween and Christmas decorations going up around the park. Let’s take a look at some of the animals around the park first. We made our way down Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail this morning to find several animals enjoying carved …
Even More Disney After Hours Dates Announced for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2020; Ticket Prices Increased
Jessica Figueroa
Attention fans of Disney After Hours events: there are now more event dates to choose from in 2020 at both Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In addition to the dates already available at both Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, even more events will be available so you can be a part …
PHOTOS: New Holiday Starbucks Mug Ornaments Arrive at Disney Parks
Matthew Soberman
It’s that time of year again. Time to talk about Starbucks’ holiday cups! Well… sort of. Two new Starbucks cup ornaments themed to the Disneyland Resort have arrived at Downtown Disney’s World of Disney. The ornaments retail for $14.99 each, and come in three designs: Disneyland Park with a teal top, Disney California Adventure with …
REVIEW: Ample Hills Creamery Ice Cream Tacos are a Creative and Melty New Way to Enjoy Ice Cream at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort
Annie Wilson
Christmas decorations may be going up around the resort, but it’s still perfect weather for ice cream here in Florida. We’ve made our way to Ample Hills Creamery on Disney’s Boardwalk to try one of their specialty ice cream tacos and see if they’re really as good as they look. It was a bit of …
Security Metal Detectors & X-Ray Machines To Be Installed at Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
In a surprising move on the part of the Oriental Land Company, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that metal detectors and X-ray machines will be installed at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This follows a test conducted in August 2018, which ruffled quite a few feathers among the Tokyo Disney fan community. In their …
PHOTOS: Jingle Cruise Skipper Trader Sam’s Holiday Tiki Mug and Ornament Coming This Christmas Season
Jessica Figueroa
You’ll be Jungle-ing all the way with this new Jingle Cruise Tiki Mug ornament now available on shopDisney. Trader Sam has imported an unusual tiki ornament from the islands to celebrate the holiday season. The decorative nutcracker is getting a new native look and should soon be available as the latest mug release at Trader Sam’s Enchanted …
New Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Opening Inside Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival at Epcot’s Imagination Pavilion
Tom Corless
The transformation of Epcot has begun, and with it comes tons of construction and demolition. Among the coming additions to the park will be new places to meet and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse himself! You may recall that the old Epcot Character Spot closed a few weeks back …
New Chip and Dale Annual Passholder Magnets and Exclusive Merchandise Revealed for Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Jessica Figueroa
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will return to the park November 29-December 30, and with it, the astounding sounds of “The Candlelight Processional,” the tastes and smells of Holiday Kitchens, the sweet fun of the Holiday Cookie Stroll and the returning guest-favorite, Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree.While Walt Disney World Annual Passholders …
PHOTOS: FuelRod Cancels Planned Swap Fees for Phone Chargers at Disney Parks Following Public Backlash and Potential Lawsuit
Jessica Figueroa
Last night, we reported on the possibility that the controversial FuelRod swapping fees across Walt Disney World kiosks would be reversed due to impending legal action and negative guest feedback. While kiosks across property were meant to be re-skinned to reflect the new swapping fees overnight, it appears that none of these changes actually took …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/31/19 (New Holiday Pandora Charms, Wall Goes Up at Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Halloween Fun and More)
Staff Writer
Happy Halloween from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We arrived this morning to see a wide array of guests sporting their best trick-or-treating attire. Being at Hollywood Studios, Star Wars and Toy Story characters were the most popular costumes. Of course on the spookiest day of the year, we had to start our day by dropping in …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/31/19 (New Princess Storybook Playsets, New Christmas Merchandise, Construction Updates, and A Wandering Jack Sparrow)
Staff Writer
Hello there! It’s a sunshine-filled day at Magic Kingdom and we’re ready to have an adventure. Here we go! Halloween merchandise still fills the Emporium. No sign of Christmas to be found here yet! We did find new jewelry inspired by Frozen 2, which hits theaters November 22nd. This bracelet set features tiny Anna and Elsa …