PHOTOS: Metal Roofing Added to New EPCOT Entrance Security Structure, More Entrance Updates
Staff Writer
Work on the entrance at EPCOT continues to “keep moving forward”. Guests walking up to the security checkpoint on the east side of the park entrance are greeted by the large looming frame of the new security screening structure. This structure now features completed columns and the frame for the roof. From above, we can …
PHOTOS: Work Continues on Bridge and Pathway from Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian, Walls Now Up at Hotel
Construction is continuing on the much-anticipated bridge and pathway from the Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Today, we noticed work is beginning at the Grand Floridian that we assume will be the terminus of the pathway. Let’s take a look! Walls are now up by the Northern part of the resort, …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/29/20 (Retro Spirit Jersey, Splash Mountain Refurbishment, New Finding Nemo Kitchenware, Colorful Fab 5 Merchandise, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from the most magical place on earth! We’re at Magic Kingdom today and we’re ready to have an adventure. Let’s see what’s going on around the park! First stop Main Street U.S.A.! The citizens of Main Street (with the help of the Dapper Dans) pulled guests into a kick line to the tune of …
PHOTOS: Retro Platform Crocs Stomp into Walt Disney World
Are you looking to add a few inches to your height? Do you want to represent retro Walt Disney World? Well, do we have the piece of merchandise for you! We noticed a new pair of platform Crocs that feature colors and designs of retro Walt Disney World that are far out man. Let’s take a …
PHOTOS: Update on Tomorrowland Peoplemover Vertical Support Restoration
Staff Writer
Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland is being reimagined. The land is undergoing refurbishment, with finished projects including a new Tomorrowland sign and a redesign of Star Traders (formerly Mickey’s Star Traders). Currently, the majority of the work is focused on the removal of the 1994 New Tomorrowland accents. While this process has been ongoing for quite some time, …
PHOTOS: “The Happy Ride with Baymax” Ride Vehicle Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Every day, we draw nearer and nearer to the April 15th grand opening of New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland! We haven’t heard much since a massive information dump in December, until today that is! Courtesy of the Tokyo Disney Resort Blog, we got our first real peek at the ride vehicles for The Happy Ride with …
4 Rivers Adds “The Coop” and “The Grill” Dining Locations to Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
If you’re a fan of the 4 Rivers Cantina Food Truck in Disney Springs, get excited because the 4R Restaurant Group has just announced the addition of two new dining options at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The two new locations will only be operating during events being held at the arena and …
PHOTOS: Room Remodeling Project Begins February 2020 at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel & Disney Ambassador Hotel
Spencer Lloyd
If you’re lucky or wealthy enough to have stayed in a Disney Hotel when you visit Tokyo Disney Resort, you probably remember how luxurious they are. But believe it or not, some of these rooms are getting up there in age. So, the Oriental Land Company has announced that starting this February, some rooms at …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Single Pixar Playtime 2020 Merchandise Item at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Friends forever, glad we’re all here together! That’s right, it’s Pixar Playtime one last time at Tokyo DisneySea! And as per tradition for Tokyo Disney Resort events, the Pixar Playtime pals have brought a wide range of merchandise with them for 2020. Featuring several different design aesthetics and a multitude of Pixar characters, there’s something for …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/28/20 (New Walkway Opens, Section of Future World East Walkway Revealed, More “Oh Boy!” Merchandise and More)
Staff Writer
Greetings, world travelers! Welcome to EPCOT, a place now know for its ever-changing construction walls. Let’s see what’s going on at the park today. Immediately, we noticed construction walls now stretch to the entrance of the old MouseGear location, blocking guests from walking through. A new walkway has opened across from the current MouseGear location …
PHOTOS: Tommy Bahama Pirates of the Caribbean Hawaiian Shirt Makes Port at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Ye be lookin’ for a shirt that shows yer pirate spirit while still striking some stylish colors? Set sail for Disneyland to check out this new Tommy Bahama Hawaiian shirt that’s themed to Pirates of the Caribbean! This blue button-down short-sleeved shirt features a lovely floral print alongside scenes from the iconic Disney Parks attraction. …
PHOTOS: New PIXAR Character Purses (Mike Wazowski, Sulley, Rainbow Unicorn) Hop Into Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Who doesn’t love the characters of Pixar? For decades, they’ve captivated our hearts, and now you can put your money where your love of Pixar is with these new purses available at Disney California Adventure! Monsters, Inc.‘s Mike Wazowski and Sulley and Inside Out‘s Rainbow Unicorn are the subjects of these new purses, and they …
PHOTOS: Giant Cars Land Tarp Hides Avengers Campus Construction, Portions of Spider-Man Facade Revealed at Disney California Adventure
Tom Corless
We are mere months away from the first phase of the MARVEL Avengers Campus land opening to guests at Disney California Adventure, and work has taken on a feverish pace. Efforts are also now underway to fix the sight-line devastation in Cars Land. Let’s take a look… The left side of Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Furry Wristlets/Crossbody Bags Spotted at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
If you’re someone who always wants to keep Mickey and Minnie close, then we’ve found the bags for you! These versatile bags are the perfect size for a phone and wallet, and can be worn as a wristlet or a cross-body bag. Mickey Mouse Wristlet – $24.99 The Mickey wristlet features the Mouse himself winking. …
PHOTOS: New Ink and Paint Ornaments Celebrate Animated Classics at Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
Christmas was just about a month ago, but if you love the Disney animated classics like I do, you won’t mind the release of these new ornaments in January. The new collection is called Disney Ink & Paint and each one retails for $29.99. We hope the characters featured on the packaging might join the …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/28/20 (Limited Edition Pins, Refurbishments, Updates to the PeopleMover, Graduation Ear Cap and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another chilly day here at the Magic Kingdom. We’re bundled up and we’ve got our umbrella, so let’s get going. As soon as we arrived in the park, we noticed the construction scrims covering the entirety of City Hall. Refurbishment continues around the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Support beams around the track have …
PHOTOS: More Colorful New Mickey and Friends Merchandise Spotted at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Oh boy! A new line of merchandise featuring Mickey Mouse and friends has hit shelves at Disneyland Resort. We spotted some of the new items last week, and today we found even more to add to our collection! Let’s take a closer look. Mickey and Friends Drawstring Backpack – $19.99 The backpack features Mickey, Goofy, …
Park Hours and Extra Magic Hours Extended in Early March for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in early March should be aware of a change of park hours. Days with Extra Magic Hours have also seen these times extended as the adjustments move back the closing time at Hollywood Studios. March 2020 March 1, 2, 4-6: Operating hours extended to 8:30 PM (Previously 8 PM) March …
Emilio Estevez Will Reprise Role as Coach Gordon Bombay in The Mighty Ducks Disney+ Series
The 10-episode Mighty Ducks tv show coming to Disney+ will have Emilio Estevez on the cast when the show debuts. According to The Illuminerdi, Estevez will reprise his role as Coach Gordon Bombay for the show and will be a lead character in the show. Emilio Estevez was one of the main characters in both …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at the Making of the Parade Floats for “Magic Happens” at Disneyland
Tom Corless
“Magic Happens,” the new daytime parade will debut in Disneyland park on Feb. 28. Before the first float rolls out onto Main Street, U.S.A., Disney is showing us a little glimpse at how their creative team designed the stunning floats that will help to bring stories to life. The sword resides in the stone aboard …
VIDEO: Impressions de France Returns to EPCOT Beautifully Remastered in 4K
Matthew Soberman
A beloved EPCOT classic has returned, looking more magnifique than ever. Impressions de France has returned to the France Pavilion’s Palais du Cinéma remastered in 4K resolution, making the images of the beautiful nation clearer and looking better than ever before. The attraction reopened on January 17th after being closed since October, and shares a …
PHOTOS: Vegan Black N’ White CakeShake Comes to Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes at Downtown Disney on February 1st
Matthew Soberman
If you’ve been looking for a vegan treat, head to the Downtown Disney District for Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes’ first 100% vegan shake, The Vegan Black N’ White CakeShake, coming to the restaurant starting Saturday, February 1st. After years of perfecting the recipe and non-stop DMs from Instagram fans, Black Tap will now offer …
Disney’s Live-Action “Pinocchio” Film to be Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Shannen Ace
Hot off the heels of the live-action Bambi announcement, Deadline reports that Pinocchio will be the next live-action Disney film. While there have been no casting announcements, Robert Zemeckis is signed on to direct and co-write the film with Chris Weitz. This is not Disney’s first attempt at a Pinocchio live-action remake. A couple years ago, it …
PHOTOS: Entrance Rerouted and More Walls Added as “it’s a small world” Queue Construction Continues
We shared with you yesterday that the queue of “it’s a small world” would be undergoing significant refurbishment. Well, today a lot more walls were added and you can finally see what the scope of the work will be. The stand-by entrance of “it’s a small world” is now inaccessible due to construction walls blocking …
WDWNT: The RPG Episode 4 – The Yeti Heist
Staff Writer
On a long overdue episode of WDWNT: The RPG, the members of The Freelance Adventure Co. must venture into Expedition Everest to finally fix the Yeti… somehow. With Tyler Mann as the Parks Manager, and featuring Matthew Soberman, Nick LoCicero, Alicia Keiser and Ashley Jasmer. Each episode on WDWNT: The RPG, our cast players will …
PHOTOS: New Retro 1971 Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
It’s as chilly as it gets here in Florida, and thankfully Disney has us covered with a brand new spirit jersey! The retro-style jersey is similar to one just released in Disneyland, but celebrates Walt Disney World instead. Retro Disney World Spirit Jersey – $69.99 The jersey has orange, yellow, red, and blue stripes across …
PHOTOS: Ratatouille Character Fountain Now Being Installed in France at EPCOT
Shannen Ace
With the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot getting closer, more distinct set pieces for the attraction are becoming visible from the Disney Skyliner. A couple weeks ago, Imagineering revealed a Gusteau’s sign and now you can see the beginnings of a new fountain for the attraction’s courtyard. Only the base layer of the …
REVIEW: Red Hot Beignets with Fireball Spice Up Scat Cat’s Club and Cafe at Port Orleans French Quarter
Annie Wilson
A new flavor of seasonal beignets is now available from Scat Cat’s Club and Café at Port Orleans French Quarter. Red Hot Beignets are now available for a limited time, but that’s not even the best part. You can get these sweet treats with Fireball Whiskey. That’s right, these beignets can be ordered with alcohol. …
PHOTOS: New Sea Life Signage Installed Inside The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT
Tom Corless
A few days ago, we showed you some sleek new signage across the Seas with Nemo and Friends at EPCOT, continuing the update that was started by the arrival of the large directory sign in the middle of the Seabase. More signage has been added since our last visit, and let me tell you, The …
PHOTOS: Another Section of New Future World East Pathway Opens Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT
Staff Writer
It seems the new Future World East walkway was extended just a little bit today, allowing you to get up close and personal with old Universe of Energy pavilion, home of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. A few days ago this entire area was roped off from guests allowing you to only walk to the …
PHOTOS: World Showcase Torches Undergo Testing for “HarmonioUS” During Refurbishment at EPCOT
Matthew Soberman
If you carry a torch for the torches of World Showcase, today featured a unique sight to see as the iconic structures undergo their refurbishment. The Imagineers and techs on-site at EPCOT tested out the torches for general maintenance, lighting each torch individually. As they lit the torches, they called out the number of each torch …
PHOTOS: New Ladies and Kids Baby Yoda Shirts Land at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Adorable Baby Yoda merchandise continues to pop up quickly all over Walt Disney World. Today, we spotted a few new shirts you can add to your Baby Yoda apparel rotation. Let’s take a look. Gray Long-Sleeve “The Child” Ladies Shirt – $39.99 “The Child” takes center stage in the gray long-sleeve ladies-cut shirt. It features a …
REVIEW: Strange Yet Delicious Sparkling Strawberry Yogurt & Tapioca Drink with Adorable Very Very Minnie Souvenir Coaster at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Nostalgia is a huge driver of Disney Parks merchandise worldwide right now. So much so that this winter’s special event at Tokyo Disneyland celebrates past entertainment at Tokyo Disney Resort. Very Very Minnie is on January 10 – March 19, and there’s tons of food to explore. So let’s go! I know what you’re thinking already – “Sparkling …
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Issuing Extended Annual Pass Dates Due to Coronavirus Park Closure
Alicia
Amid the Coronavirus outbreak in China, we’ve seen both Shanghai Disney Resort as well as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort both close due to the virus and to keep the public safe. Even Tokyo Disney Resort has advised visiting guests to take special precautions. Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort released an official announcement regarding annual passes …
REVIEW: Unremarkable Sandwich & Adorable Very Very Minnie Lunch Case at Tokyo Disneyland’s Sweetheart Cafe
Spencer Lloyd
Nostalgia is a huge driver of Disney Parks merchandise worldwide right now. So much so that this winter’s special event at Tokyo Disneyland celebrates past entertainment at Tokyo Disney Resort. Very Very Minnie is on January 10 – March 19, and there’s tons of food to explore. So let’s go! Sweetheart Cafe is a staple of Tokyo Disneyland. …
DREAMFINDERS: Britta & Evan Kasprzak on Newsies, Jedis, and Dancing for Disney
Staff Writer
Evan and Britta Kasperzak have quiet the history of acting, dance, and Disney. Having met in college, the two’s journey led Evan to perform on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and Broadway’s Newsies while later acting as choreographer for Disney World. At the same time, Britta found herself training young Jedi at Hollywood …
WATCH: WDWNT: The RPG Episode 4 – The Yeti Heist
Staff Writer
On this episode of WDWNT The RPG, the Freelance Adventure Co. are tasked with a second chance at fixing the Yeti inside of Expedition Everest. Through several mishaps in their plan, will they be able to finally fix the animatronic perpetually set in it’s Disco “B Mode” setting? Watch this full episode of The Yeti …
VIDEO: Harrison Ford Talks About Buck In This New Featurette For “The Call Of The Wild”
Joe Hogarty
Harrison Ford talks about what makes Buck so special in this new featurette for “The Call Of The Wild”. “The Call Of The Wild” opens in theaters on February 21st. Adapted from the beloved literary classic, “The Call Of The Wild” vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful …
PHOTOS: New Character and Attraction Art Debut at Downtown Disney District
Staff Writer
Downtown Disney District finally has a few new pieces of art to dress up the place. As we started our day at Disneyland Resort, we saw the new colorful images near the Downtown Disney entrance on the Disneyland Hotel side. The new banners and posters replace the yellow Mickey 90th anniversary style that celebrated his milestone birthday. …
PHOTOS: New Retro Spirit Jersey, Bag, Tee and Sweatshirt at Disneyland Resort Are Totally Tubular
Staff Writer
If the groovy button-down shirt we reported on this week was right up your alley, we have some good news. The retro groove has continued on Disneyland merchandise, and we have the latest additions below. Disneyland Retro Cross-Body Bag – $24.99 This little guy kind of reminds us of the videocamera bags our parents used …
