Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to be Excluded from Extra Magic Hours Offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing can stop us now! I’ll tell you how… Well, except for park hours and attraction schedules. While Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is already offering a much simpler way to experience the attraction thanks to its offering of both a Stand-By queue and FastPass+, for Walt Disney World Resort guests looking to have exclusive …
PHOTOS: Construction Lifts Seen Inside Cinderella Castle Moat as Work Begins on Castle Makeover Project in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
In what for a long time seemed like watching paint dry, we actually have some obvious change present in the Cinderella Castle moat. For much of the last two weeks, we have been tracking the progress of the moat draining. Cinderella Castle is being drained of its moat because of the upcoming makeover of the …
REVIEW: Seasonal Chocolate-Dipped Pineapple Coconut Bacon at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
You’ve seen chocolate-dipped strawberries and pineapple skewers at the Happiest Place on Earth, but now there’s something for the more carnivorous among us: chocolate-dipped bacon! Add some special toppings and we’re even more excited to try this sweet and savory treat. This special seasonal flavor was a must-try for us: Chocolate-Dipped Bacon with Pineapple Chunks …
REVIEW: On a Scale of 1 to 10, We Rate the New Baymax Cupcake a 10 at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Our favorite Personal Heathcare Companion has come up with a new way to improve our health––by satisfying our sweet tooth! An adorable cupcake version of Baymax from Big Hero 6 is the latest of limited-time character treats to appear at Walt Disney World. This adorable little guy comes in a black and yellow star wrapper. Baymax himself …
PHOTOS: New Indiana Jones Adventure 25th Anniversary Tees Unearthed at Disneyland
Staff Writer
If you hear the sound of that whip cracking, it must mean only one thing, Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones Adventure in Adventureland at Disneyland is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the release of two brand new t-shirts. Indiana Jones Adventure “Live For Adventure” T-Shirt – $29.99 Indiana Jones gives us the creed to live our …
VIDEO: New Behind The Scenes Performance and Storyline Revealed for “Drawn to Life” by Cirque Du Soleil at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has shared yet another behind-the-scenes look at “Drawn to Life” by Cirque du Soleil, sharing a little more about the story of the show and the special cast of characters who bring the magic to life. At its core, “Drawn to Life” is the story of the love between a father and a daughter. …
PHOTOS: More Details on New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway “Perfect Picnic” Light-Up Ear Hat by Imagineer Kevin Rafferty; Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 5
Jessica Figueroa
This weekend, we brought you a first look at the new “Perfect Picnic” Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ear hat designed by Imagineer Kevin Rafferty, and now as we gear up for the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway on March 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we have an in-depth look at the new …
VIDEO: Tour the Inside of the Renovated Chinese Theatre for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
If there’s one thing that I’m definitely excited for about the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction, it’s getting to step into the grand Chinese Theatre again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As with any attraction, the story begins in the queue. Back when this housed the beloved Great Movie Ride attraction, there wasn’t a grander …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 3/2/20 (Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Sign Lit Up, Chinese Theatre Red Carpet, Minnie’s Springtime Dine, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! With the grand opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway right around the corner, there was lots of excitement around the park today! Let’s take a look around. It was a busy morning outside the entrance this morning. The neon marquee for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway lit up …
PHOTOS: New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise Exit Shop Revealed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been intently following the back exit corner of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway for the past few weeks now as the area saw the removal of a photo op and the addition of new pavement ahead of the attraction’s grand opening. Today, we have the full reveal of the new merchandise location for Mickey …
PHOTO: First Look Inside New Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve seen the exterior of the theater, but now it’s time for a glance inside! Disney has released this first image of the interior of the new Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ahead of its grand opening tomorrow, March 4th. The former location for the seasonal “Path of the Jedi” attraction has seen …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Down and Entrance Fully Revealed at Mickey Shorts Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s a big day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as construction walls are down at the Mickey Shorts Theater, revealing its bright red entrance dotted with animated posters. Take a look at the new theater below! Are you ready for some wild and zany cartoon fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Well, look no further than the …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 6 Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
In this episode: Steven Spielberg drops out of Indiana Jones 5. Will we ever see an Indy 5? More lightsaber action for Season 2 of The Mandalorian. Avengers: Endgame is Kevin Smith’s Bible. We review the latest episode of Clone Wars. We discuss the new Red Son animated movie. Listener email. And much, much more! …
“The Call Of The Wild” Is Looking To Go Down As A Loss At The Box Office For Disney
Joe Hogarty
Things are not looking good at the box office for poor old Buck. This weekend, “The Call Of The Wild” came in third place and made $13 million at the box office. Overseas, the film made an additional $11 million. In total, “The Call Of The Wild” has grossed $79 million for its worldwide box …
VIDEO: Watch The Official Trailer For Disney’s “Artemis Fowl”
Joe Hogarty
Watch as Artemis’ journey begins in the new official trailer for “Artemis Fowl”. Disney’s “Artemis Fowl” opens in theaters on May 29th. Disney’s “Artemis Fowl,” based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal …
New “The Simpsons” Short Film To Debut Before Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” Showings
Joe Hogarty
Pixar is about to break with tradition when “Onward” hits theaters this week. Instead of an original Pixar short, a new Simpsons short, “Playdate With Destiny”, will debut before the film “Onward” begins. “Playdate With Destiny” was originally to air as an episode on “The Simpsons. The producers of the show felt that this story, …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/1/20 (Cotton Candy Returns to the China Pavilion, Flower & Garden Festival Prep, Hats for Cats, and More)
Annie Wilson
Greetings from EPCOT! It’s a chilly morning, so we’re bundled up and ready to explore. This is the relaxing, quiet time between festivals, so we’re going to appreciate the low crowds while we can. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is right around the corner, and we can see tons of preparations around the …
PHOTOS: The Emporium Gets Adjusted Store Layout at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Over the past few weeks, the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom has been reorganized with new displays and full sections moved. We took some time this morning to get a feel for the new layout to help you be as efficient as possible during your next Walt Disney World shopping spree. The entrance towards Town …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/1/20 (Sonny Eclipse Returns, New Character Pet Shirts, In-Depth Construction Updates, Directions from a Country Bear, and More)
Kevin Lake
Greetings from the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort! We’ve got construction, attractions, and merchandise updates galore. The weather is absolutely perfect for a trip around the park today – let’s take a look at what’s new. Just outside of the touch points to enter the park, construction continues at a moderate pace …
VIDEO: First Look at Pre-Show, More Scenes, and Animated Figures in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing can stop us now! I’ll tell you how… we’re gonna make it happen! This Wednesday marks the grand debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and now we have an in-depth look at the queue, pre-show, and attraction scenes in this new promotional video released by Disney. Check out some …
PHOTOS: First Look Inside and Multiple Scenes From The New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s a world premiere nearly a century in the making! When Mickey Mouse burst upon the silver screen in 1928 as the star of “Steamboat Willie,” he changed the world of entertainment forever. With his childlike innocence, impish sense of humor and plucky attitude, Mickey is adored the world over and has become a cultural …
PHOTOS: Flower & Garden Festival 2020 Park Entrance Topiaries Revealed at EPCOT
Staff Writer
With the constant shuffling of construction projects going on at EPCOT at the moment, we have a somewhat subdued main entrance topiary this year for EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival. For this year, Pluto is no doubt chasing bees through the flower gardens. As you are aware, EPCOT’s entrance plaza is going through a massive …
PHOTOS: Adorable Baby Sitatunga Antelope and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Join the Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Matthew Soberman
There’s reason to celebrate at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, as two new baby animals have joined the family. One animal is a baby sitatunga, a species of antelope also known as the marshbuck. Typically found in central Africa, the sitatunga is known to make its habitat in swampy, marshy areas with tall, dense vegetation. Also …
PHOTOS: Construction Scaffolding Erected in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
We have some new scaffolding in place beside Island Supply by Sunglass Hut in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. The construction work looks to be modest. This is probably due to painting or some minor touch-up work on the Adventureland facade. There aren’t any real guest impacts as the area that is blocked off was …
REVIEW: California Cheesesteak, Bavarian Pretzel, and More at Sonoma Terrace for the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Matthew Soberman
From Italy to Bavaria to California, it’s a world of flavors at Sonoma Terrace this year for the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! There’s cheesesteaks, pretzels, and more to enjoy, so let’s take on the world and dive in! Sonoma Terrace at Disney California Adventure 2020 Food & Wine Festival Menu for …
PHOTOS: Select EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020 Menu Boards Featuring New Spike the Bee Souvenir Sipper (and Pricing!) Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
For most, part of planning a trip to Walt Disney World involves a bit of budgeting and cost planning ahead of time, and this is especially true if you’re planning on visiting an EPCOT festival, where small, sample-sized food offerings can really add up over the course of a few food booths. We’ll be rolling …
PHOTOS: Cozy Cone Motel Now Fully Closed for Refurbishment in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Radiator Springs sure is seeing a lot of improvements these days, starting with an expanded Casa Della Tires over at Luigi’s and now, a full-on refurb for the Cozy Cone Motel. The full set of quick-service kiosks is now behind construction walls as the cones are repainted and refurbished for the future enjoyment of guests. …
PHOTOS: Automated Hand Sanitizer Stations Added to Nearly Every Counter Service Restaurant at Disneyland Resort Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Jessica Figueroa
With half of the Disney Parks closed out of precaution for the Coronavirus outbreak, and closures possible for the remaining parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris), Disney wants to make sure that the parks stay as clean and sanitary as possible so as to avoid viral transmission. Guests have reported seeing higher rates …
REVIEW: New Peanut Butter and Jelly Slush Isn’t the Greatest Invention at Maurice’s Treats in Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
It’s peanut butter jelly time at Maurice’s Treats in Fantasy Faire at Disneyland, and while we typically rave about Maurice’s donuts, the new Peanut Butter and Jelly Slush really needs some work. You can find Maurice’s Treats in Fantasy Faire, next to Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Peanut Butter and Jelly Slush is listed under the …
PHOTOS: Giant Luigi’s Casa Della Tires Facade Being Used to Hide New Backstage Building in Cars Land, Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Mamma mia! It seems Luigi and Guido have struck tire gold in Radiator Springs, as they’re seeing a large expansion for their lucrative Casa Della Tires storefront in Disney’s California Adventure. We’ve seen construction going up behind Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters for some time now, and while at first it was attributed to nearby developments for …
PHOTOS: “Move Forward” in Style With This New Tomorrowland PeopleMover T-Shirt at Disneyland
Staff Writer
Celebrate the beloved former Disneyland attraction, the PeopleMover, with this new vintage inspired T-shirt. This lively shirt is a blast from the past, featuring an out of this world image of the classic attraction, along with Tomorrowland icon, Space Mountain. The 1960’s style drawing on the shirt is a fun contrast to the timeless message …
PHOTOS: Adorable New DisneyTails Graphic Tees for Pets Sprint Their Way Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
There’s nobody we love more than our pets, and it’s impossible not to feel guilty when we leave them behind to go on a Disney vacation. One way to ease the pain of those big eyes looking at you accusingly on your return home is to be ready with love and treats, and what better …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Monorail, Castle, and Mickey Mouse Night Lights Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
For those that are a bit scared of the dark, or just need some extra light so they don’t go bump in the night, these Disney Parks inspired night lights are a perfect addition to any home. Monorail Night Light – $16.99 Who doesn’t have dreams of riding the Monorail long after they have arrived …
PHOTOS: Purple Wall Photo Op Impacted by Ongoing Tomorrowland Re-Theme in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
There is continuing work being done in Tomorrowland to revert the “New” Tomorrowland look of 1994 back to the classic Tomorrowland feel.The majority of work going on in the land at the moment is centered around re-theming many of the large vertical supports that line the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Let’s take a look at …
VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast Refurbishment Progress
Staff Writer
It was back in October last year that we reported that the beloved Discoveryland attraction Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast would be closing for a lengthy refurbishment through the first half of 2020. This week, Disneyland Paris has shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the renovation and refurbishment work, and given us a preview of what …
PHOTOS: Scrim Down, Top Tower Revealed on Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland (2/28/20)
Spencer Lloyd
Tokyo Disney Resort may be temporarily closed, but we made sure to gather some special stories to share with you during this break! And that includes an update on the Cinderella Castle refurbishment, set to finish in just over a month! There’s a few new developments, so check it out! Honestly, its been so long that …
PHOTOS: New Metro-Style Entrance Archway Takes Shape as Construction Continues on the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT
Kevin Lake
With the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure fast approaching, the amount of construction and detail work on the expansion of the France Pavilion within EPCOT’s World Showcase continues at a brisk pace. As the summer opening gets nearer, we are seeing this area enter its final stages of exterior theming work with small details added …
“A Path Less Traveled” Tour Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Day 50th Anniversary Celebration
Jessica Figueroa
The popular “A Path Less Traveled” Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is returning to the park in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! The limited-time tour first debuted in 2018 as part of the park’s milestone 20th anniversary celebration and is now making a comeback, albeit slightly modified, with all backstage portions of …
PHOTOS: New “Vacation Fun” Posters Now on Display at the Mickey Shorts Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
In just a few days, we’ll be able to pose with our friends and family in front of “Potatoland” photo ops, as well as catch an all-new exclusive Mickey Mouse short at the new Mickey Shorts Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. To prep the former “Path of the Jedi” theater, aesthetic changes have been taking …
Public Health Emergency Declared for State of Florida After First Potential Coronavirus Cases Reported
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: As of 3/2, the two “presumptively” positive cases have since been confirmed by the CDC as Florida’s first two cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The first two potential cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Florida after two individuals have tested “presumptively” positive for the disease. In response, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive …
