PHOTOS: New Rose Gold, Mickey Mouse, and “it’s a small world” Adult Onesies Get Cozy at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
While it’s 89 degrees and balmy here in Orlando, we hear fall has arrived in other parts of the world. These new comfy, cozy onesies that have appeared at Star Traders in the Magic Kingdom will be perfect for chilly fall and winter nights coming up. There are four styles to choose from and each …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 11/12/19 (Christmas Meet & Greets, Peppermint Desserts, Merry Menagerie Puppets, and More)
Staff Writer
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere (in Animal Kingdom) you go! Animal Kingdom definitely went wild with the Christmas decorations this year, and everyone was in the holiday spirit. Let’s take a look around and see what Christmas cheer we stumble upon. The Christmas tree was standing tall this morning. Shoutout to …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected Outside of Rise of the Resistance Queue at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Staff Writer
With the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting ever closer, it seems like the Rise of the Resistance attraction in Disneyland is getting some construction before its opening date on January 17, 2020. While making our way through Batuu, we spotted these wooden planked …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Removed at Tomorrowland Entrance in Disneyland; Newly Expanded Walkway Revealed
Shannen Ace
After three months of work, construction walls have finally come down at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland entrance. As we previously reported, most of the famous “french fry” rocks framing the Tomorrowland entrance have been removed in an effort to improve Disneyland’s walkways. The “Tomorrowland” marquee sign was also removed. The new entrance is much more open, with …
New Le Cellier Brunch, “Wall-E” Family Play Zone, and More Announced for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier today, additional dates and performances were announced for the Broadway Concert Series of the 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, which returns January 2020. Additional details on Food Studios, as well as other dining and entertainment activities, have also been released. Check them out below! Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World …
REVIEW: New Vegetarian Yellow Curry Rice Plate at Bengal Barbecue Might Be The Best Veg Dish In The Park – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
The holidays have made their way over the jungles of Adventureland at Disneyland Park, and so has the new Yellow Rice Curry Plate! This item is only available from November 8th, 2019 to January 6th, 2020. Bengal Barbecue is located in Adventureland and is known for its jungle skewers. Here’s a look at the seasonal …
REVIEW: Cheesy “Corn” Dog and Cheesy “Corn” Fries Take No Trophy at Award Wieners – Holiday 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Bring on the joy! Bring on the cheer! But do NOT bring on the Cheesy “Corn” Dog and Cheesy “Corn” Fries from Award Wieners in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure Park. Fortunately, a favorite of ours, the gingerbread funnel cake fries are back this year. These items are available from November 8th, 2019, to …
REVIEW: Plant-etarium Street Tacos Arrive at Studio Catering Co. – Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
The holidays are in full swing at Disney California Adventure and Studio Catering Co. is offering a gluten-free dish, Plant-etarium Street Tacos. These items are only available from November 8th, 2019, to January 6th, 2020. Studio Catering Co. is food truck located in the back of Hollywood Land, an area in Disney California Adventure. Here’s …
REVIEW: Holiday Cookies and Mickey Gingerbread Man at Market House – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
No need to raid the cookie jar just yet, Market House at Disneyland Park has you covered with three specialty holiday cookies: the Holiday Strawberry Linzer Cookie, the Snowman Shortbread Cookie, and the Mickey Gingerbread Man. These items are only available from November 8th, 2019 to January 6th, 2020. Snowman Shortbread Cookie – $3.99 This …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Returns for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom
Can you feel a chill in the air? Well, it’s Florida and the temperature may be in the 70’s, but it’s hard not to be in a jolly holiday mood! Last night was the second night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year (the first one was rained out, but at least we got …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “Lady and the Tramp” Reboot Has Heart, Though Little Heft
Staff Writer
“Lady and the Tramp” marks the fourth time this year that Disney has remade one of their classic animations into a live action/photo realistic film. Perhaps this is the first time it’s made sense. With 64 years separating it from the original, many Disney fans lack a die-hard connection, so the studio could really play …
PHOTOS: Final Touches Added to This Year’s Gingerbread House Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort; Official Grand Opening Tomorrow
Annie Wilson
If you’re stopping by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa anytime soon, you’ll probably smell gingerbread in the air. The annual gingerbread house display at the Grand Floridian is nearing completion, and we can already taste the treats. The official grand opening for the gingerbread house will be taking place tomorrow, November 13th at 10:30 …
PHOTOS: New Light-Up Candy Cane Mickey Bottle Topper Arrives at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
In case you didn’t have enough popcorn buckets, souvenir sippers, and themed straws to fill your cupboards with, there’s a new Candy Cane Mickey Bottle Topper that’s just arrived at Walt Disney World, allowing you to sip in merry style. These are fairly popular in Disneyland, but we rarely get to see them here. You …
VIDEO: Greedo Gets The Last Word in a New Change Found In “Star Wars: A New Hope”; New 4K Transfers Of “Star Wars” Films Now Available on Disney+
Joe Hogarty
They can’t just leave this scene alone. The classic scene from “Star Wars: A New Hope”, which shows Han Solo and Greedo confronting each other at the Mos Eisley Cantina, has been altered yet again. This time, right before Greedo is shot and killed by Han, he utters some last words in his native language …
PHOTOS: Reflections – A Lakeside Disney Lodge Construction Brings in Heavy Machinery; Framework Erected for New Tri-Circle-D Ranch
Staff Writer
The sounds of an active construction site could be heard echoing across Bay Lake today as heavy machinery began work on Reflections – A Lakeside Disney Lodge. From the dock at Wilderness Lodge, you can see a large yellow construction crane lifting large metal pieces from behind the trees. A much smaller backhoe was visible …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/12/19 (Grand Floridian Bridge Update, Quick Breakfast Options, Missing Parade Floats, and More)
Annie Wilson
Good morning from the monorail! We’re making our way into the Magic Kingdom today, but before we arrive, let’s take a quick look at the progress on the Grand Floridian pathway. From the monorail, we can see crew working on the giant turn plate for the swing arm bridge. There is a piece on land, …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: Pixar SparkShorts “Float” is The Heartwarming Tale of a Very Special Child
Staff Writer
Earlier this year, Pixar revealed the SparkShorts experimental animation program with Purl, Smash and Grab, and Kitbull as the first three short films out of the six coming exclusively to Disney+. Disclaimer: Some films may contains language and or themes that may be sensitive for younger viewers. The forth film in Pixar’s SparkShorts, “Float”, debuted today …
Character Meet and Greet Hours Shortened in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 20th
A special event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, November 20 will impact the operating hours for the character meet and greets in DinoLand, U.S.A. Typically the characters in DinoLand, U.S.A. meet with guests until 7:15 PM on Wednesdays, but due to the special event, all characters will end their sets at 5:15 PM. Here …
PHOTOS: New Gingerbread Cabin Display Opens Tomorrow at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Annie Wilson
There are a few resorts are Walt Disney World that really get into the holiday spirit by constructing massive gingerbread displays in their lobbies. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort are just a few that we’ve come to love over the years. While visiting Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, …
PHOTOS: Model Revealed for “Frozen” Themed Land Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
This morning, many Disney Parks fans and armchair Imagineers alike were treated to a special behind-the-scenes look at many of the first projects developed by WED Enterprises in the first episode of “The Imagineering Story.” (You can catch our full review of it here!) The Walt Disney Imagineering department even rolled out a fascinating new …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Welcomes a New Generation of Wildcats
Staff Writer
Welcome back to East High with “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”! This new docu-style series follows along a new bunch of Wildcats, er, Leopards, as they embark on a new year of high school. If you grew up a fan of High School Musical, this show will bring you right back in with …
Disney+ Launch Suffering from System Outages, User Login Errors, and Long Wait Times For Customer Support; Disney Releases Official Statement
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re one of the many Disney+ subscribers who encountered issues this morning upon attempting to log in or access the content library for the streaming service, you aren’t alone. In fact, thousands of users and subscribers have taken to social media to voice their complaints regarding issues with the app and website. Despite attempting …
PHOTOS: Work Continues on Bridge Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The bridge connecting the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa with the Magic Kingdom has seen continued work in the past few weeks. As you approach on the Resort Monorail loop, the big red construction crane looms large in the distance. As we pass over the site, you can see several large pieces that are waiting …
Multiple Performers Unveiled for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts; Dining Packages On Sale November 14th
Multiple performers have been announced for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Notable names include Kissy Simmons, Alton Fitzgerald White, Kara Lindsay, and Kevin Massey. Let’s take a look at the current available schedule: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White 1/17 1/20-21 1/24 Heidi Blickenstaff and …
PHOTOS: 20th Anniversary Gingerbread Holiday Carousel Takes Guests to Neverland at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Staff Writer
The 20th Anniversary edition of the annual Beach Club Resort Holiday gingerbread carousel has finally arrived. Guests are greeted with the large chocolate and gingerbread creation when they enter the lobby for the Beach Club Resort. The theme of this year’s creation is Peter Pan. As always, it is a popular photo stop for resort …
Walt Disney Imagineering Debuts New Logo and Website After Debut of “The Imagineering Story” Docuseries on Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
Disney+ finally launched this morning to the delight of Disney fans throughout the nation, and one of the most anticipated shows debuting with the streaming service was undoubtedly “The Imagineering Story”, a six-part docuseries chronicling the history of the elusive Walt Disney Imagineering department. The first episode of the series spans the course of an …
PHOTOS: Work Begins on New Walkway Connecting Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Guests looking to use the walkway leading from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to the Magic Kingdom will notice that work is currently underway in the area to bring a new sidewalk for guests to use. This new walkway comes as part of an extension of the current arrival experience enhancements taking place at the entrance to …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “Noelle”
Staff Writer
Traditions are passed down from generations to generations, but who’s to say new traditions can’t be made! The Disney+ original family Christmas comedy “Noelle” explores just that. I love a good Christmas movie! I’ve been excited for “Noelle” for a bit now and I have to say, I wasn’t disappointed. When Santa’s son Nick (Bill …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: The Imagineering Story – Episode 1 – “The Happiest Place on Earth” Will Put a Smile on Any Fan’s Face
Tom Corless
For years, we have anxiously awaited Leslie Iwerks’ documentary about Walt Disney Imagineering. Well, it’s finally here as part of the launch of Disney+. The first episode spans the course of an hour and basically covers the advent of WDI through to the end of Walt Disney’s life. In the course of the program, we …
VIDEO: Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Light Up the Second Night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks debuted this past Friday at the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2019. Unfortunately, the first party of the year was a rainy one, but since then, the weather has cooled and crisped up, making it perfect for recording and experience this new fireworks spectacular. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks features …
REVIEW: Sven’s Super Sweet Carrot Cake and Dry Tamales at Pecos Bill’s for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 in the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
It seems Sven has gotten lost and wandered into Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe! It seems to be okay though, as they made him his very own carrot cake, and some tamales just in case. Both Sven’s Carrot Cake and the Jolly Tamale Christmas are party exclusive snacks for the 2019 Mickey’s Very …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/11/19 (Disney Parks Holiday Special Prep, NEW “The Little Mermaid” Jewelry Set, Bathroom Expansion Progress, and More)
Staff Writer
Welcome to Hollywood, the land of dreams. We have a lot to uncover today, so fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy… day. Oh, how I miss the Great Movie Ride. It certainly felt like being on a movie set as you entered the parks this morning. Most of Hollywood Boulevard was roped …
REVIEW: Gaston Serves Up Stale Antlers and Old Cheese at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
During this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, we stumbled upon a party exclusive snack called Gaston’s Cheese Dip, served at Gaston’s Tavern, of course. It’s a beer cheese dip with smoked bacon bits and served with breadstick antlers. It certainly looks like something Gaston would make, that’s for sure… and unfortunately, it tastes like it …
REVIEW: Pumpkin Spice Shake at Red Rose Taverne – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme… This year, Red Rose Taverne is offering a fairytale spin on a Pumpkin Spice Shake that is still around from Halloween. Let’s turn the page and see what the story is at this tavern! Pumpkin Spice Shake – $7.49 A frozen blend of White Chocolate …
REVIEW: Making Spirits Bright Marketplace at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2019
Matthew Soberman
The Making Spirits Bright Marketplace offers “joyous toasts to the season of celebration” at the 2019 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. Will the items here be a cup of holiday cheer? Bottoms up! Menu for the Making Spirits Bright Marketplace at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2019 Food: Caramelized Apple Cake …
REVIEW: Delicious Pork Tamale and Iced Horchata at Cocina Cucamonga for Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2019
Alicia
Santa came early this year, in the form of delicious food. That’s right, the 2019 Festival of Holidays has taken over Disney California Adventure, and we’ve spent our day eating through the festival. We’ve now made our way over to Cocina Cucamonga, a participating restaurant for this year’s festival. This year, they are offering a …
REVIEW: Loaded Latke Doesn’t Live Up to Its Name at Smokejumpers Grill for Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2019
Ali
This year, Disney California Adventure has branched off from just holiday booths to include food at restaurants as well to celebrate the Festival of Holidays. Smokejumpers got into the spirit with a loaded latke. Loaded Latke – $7.49 As you can tell, this isn’t quite as elegant as the picture advertises. We were struggling to …
REVIEW: Sugar Plum Candy Churro – Holidays 2019 at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Park, and we have visions of churros dancing in our heads. This year, the churro cart in New Orleans Square is offering a Sugar Plum Candy Churro, a sweet and tart churro. But are we sweet or sour on this churro? Let’s see how it is! Sugar Plum Candy …
REVIEW: To Be Jolly Float Sinks to the Bottom of Our Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 Treat Rankings at the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
Another party exclusive drink for the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the To Be Jolly Float! This float is “peppermint iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream, crushed peppermint, and a chocolate Minnie Mouse bow.” Let’s see if it tastes as good as it looks! To Be Jolly – $6.99 Peppermint iced coffee …
REVIEW: Kakamora Float Introduces Our Favorite New Dole Whip Flavor at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 in the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
Aloha! Even our favorite Dole Whip spot has gotten in on the fun for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 and is offering a party exclusive treat, the Kakamora Float. Described as “coconut soft-serve served on top of pineapple juice and non-alcoholic blue curaçao syrup topped with a chocolate Kakamora cake pop,” let’s see how …
