PHOTOS: Monorail Returns to Regular Operating Times at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Everyone’s favorite form of transportation at Disneyland is back and ready to be boarded during the day again! As the holidays have rolled in at the Disneyland Resort, we can hop on the beloved monorail during normal operating hours once again. This summer, the hours for the monorail were reduced, leaving it closed between 11 …
PHOTOS: Check Out These New Promotional Posters For “The Mandalorian”
Joe Hogarty
Some new promotional posters have emerged for “The Mandalorian”. Check them out below! “The Mandalorian” premieres on Disney+ on November 12th. After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. “The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Park 9/28/19 (Halloween Character Greetings, Average Wait Times, New FuelRod Signage, and More!)
Staff Writer
As the weekend rolls around and the weather cools off, we see Disneyland Resort becoming quite crowded. While crowds were high at Disney California Adventure, most wait times remained relatively normal. Characters and shows seemed to draw people in more than attractions. New Halloween Outfits for Mickey and Friends Fuel Rod Update Pixarmonic Band Showtimes …
Rey and Kylo Ren Grace The Latest Cover of Empire Magazine; New Image of The Knights of Ren Revealed
Joe Hogarty
The latest issue of Empire takes fans into the world of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and discusses what went into making the film after the events of “The Last Jedi”. There is a choice of two newsstand covers, which features individual images of Rey or Kylo Ren, and also a subscriber cover, which …
REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Beignets at Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Attention pumpkin spice lovers! New pumpkin spice beignets are available at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square in Disneyland, and they’re a delicious treat for anyone who is a fan of cinnamon and pumpkin. A 3-pack of pumpkin spice beignets is priced at $5.49, a pack of 3 normal beignets are still priced …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Bat Stanchion Pen Materializes at World of Disney in Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Attention all Haunted Mansion fans, you can now bring some spook into your office supplies with the help of this new pen spotted at World of Disney. Showcasing the classic wallpaper design with a recognizable bat stanchion friend donning the top of the pen, it’s sure to become a staple in your stationery collection! The pen …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Club 33’s Harambe House Location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
It’s that time again! Time for a Club 33 construction update from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We last checked in on the construction site about a week ago. All along the exterior of the building, there are now what look like metal slabs or bars taking over from top to bottom. This would appear to be …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected Outside of Beaches & Cream Soda Shop as Restaurant Expansion Continues at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Staff Writer
Hold on tight Beaches & Cream fans, the expansion of everyone’s favorite soda shop is officially underway and has taken over Lafferty Place Arcade at Disney’s Beach Club Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort. We’re one step closer to enjoying a kitchen sink again! As you can see from the pictures below, construction walls …
PHOTOS: Guest Experience Teams Receive New Themed Podiums at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The Guest Experience Team at the Magic Kingdom has new digs! Now, like at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, each Guest Experience Team station has received its very own themed podium fitting the specific decor of their associated land. Frontierland Replacements for the Guest Experience Team podiums were delivered, one by one, to each of the 5 locations. …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/28/19 (Droid Testing Mats, Maleficent 2 Preview, New Skyliner Merchandise, and More!)
Staff Writer
Bright Suns (sorry, not sorry) from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! A whole line of Disney Skyliner themed items went on sale starting as early as 6:00AM today at select locations. We walked into Hollywood Studios shortly after 8:00AM to find the assortment of items above and below. For a detailed look at each item with prices, …
PHOTOS: Latest Update on TRON Lightcycle Run Construction at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Tron Construction at the Magic Kingdom is progressing nicely as the last internal beams are placed. Now, focus has moved to the entrance queue. There is a new focus on completing the infrastructure of the sweeping queue. From the base, to the supports, to the electrical work: The enormous queue and its related areas are …
How Disney Vacations Have Been Affected By The Thomas Cook Collapse, and What Guests Can Do to Save Their Travel Plans
Staff Writer
If you have been reading the news this week, you may have heard the horrible news that the British international travel company Thomas Cook Group has ceased all operations. From this devastating loss, all package holidays and flights booked through the company have been canceled. Being a global travel company, Thomas Cook also booked package …
PHOTOS: New Logo Mural and Themed Trash Cans Unveiled at The Odyssey Pavilion Ahead of Epcot Experience Center Opening
Jessica Figueroa
The Epcot Experience Center at The Odyssey is just about ready for its grand opening on October 1st, but before it can open to all guests, it needs to finalize its glow-up. The mural featuring the pavilion’s new logo has finally been unveiled alongside multiple colorful additions, like chevrons painted along the planters and even …
VIDEO: Epic New Disneyland Paris Advert Shows a Creepy Trailer for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: A New Dimension of Chills
Staff Writer
Disneyland Paris has just released an amazing new trailer for their Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: A New Dimension of Chills takeover, and my goodness it’s wonderful. “The Hollywood Tower Hotel, October 1939, on a stormy night. An elegant woman, a mysterious little girl, a band performing “Are you brave enough”, an uncanny bellhop … …
PHOTOS: New $600 Limited Edition Disney Parks Designer Collection Minnie Ears by Heidi Klum Arrive at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Shannen Ace
Now you can look like a Disney princess with the new Disney Parks Designer Collection ears by Heidi Klum! As we previously reported, Heidi Klum’s Minnie ear headband is made up of 150 Swarovski crystals, and weighs in at half a pound. Where a bow might usually be is instead a tiara, with a collection …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/28/19 (Summer Comes to a Close, New Loungefly Mini Bags, Walt Disney World Railroad, PeopleMover Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Summer may be gone, but temperatures remain warm and things are beginning to cool ever so slightly here at the Magic Kingdom. It was still plenty warm enough for Guests to enjoy a nice wet and refreshing ride on Frontierland’s Splash Mountain. Over in Liberty Square, construction continues on the new Liberty Square Market seating …
REVIEW: Critter Sundae for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland’s Rackety’s Raccoon Saloon
Spencer Lloyd
It’s time for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort! And one of my favorite parts of any Tokyo Disney Resort event is the array of snacks and food items available! In this series of reviews, I’ll be detailing every single new snack and counter-service item. The Critter Sundae is a perennial favorite at Rackety’s Raccoon Saloon, …
UPDATE: Garden Grocer, Other Resort Grocery Delivery Services to Not Be Affected by Third-Party Delivery Policy Changes at Walt Disney World
Alicia
Earlier this morning, news broke that Walt Disney World Resort Bell Services would no longer be holding goods delivered from third-party vendors for guest pick-up or in-room delivery. This includes strollers, mobility aids like ECVs, and groceries. In light of these events, the popular grocery delivery company, Garden Grocer, came out on their Facebook and …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/27/19 (Mickey’s of Hollywood Grand Re-Opening, Legends of Hollywood Wallpaper, Tower of Terror Props and Details, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning again from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The sun is shining, Mickey’s of Hollywood has reopened, and we are ready for our close-up. These windows at Mickey’s of Hollywood remainblacked out, they are the ones facing guest relations. Here are a couple of the window displays that were uncovered recently, both featuring items from the …
PHOTOS: Haunted Mansion Fragrance Materializes at the Magic Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
Your cadaverous pallor betrays an aura of foreboding, almost as if you detect a new aroma… That’s right, the Haunted Mansion has its own fragrance, featuring that famed medium, Madame Leota. We spotted this bottle at Memento Mori at the Magic Kingdom. This 3.4 fl oz./100 mL bottle costs $39.99. We smelled the perfume, which …
PHOTOS: Deck the Halls with New Disney Christmas Figurines at the Art of Disney in Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Although everything at the Disney Parks seems to be celebrating Halloween, we’re already gearing up for the next major holiday, Christmas! At the Art of Disney at Disney Springs, you can find brand new Christmas figurines you’ll be sure to want to have to help deck your halls. Santa Claus, Mickey and Minnie Three Piece …
PHOTOS: New Halloween Costumes for Dogs Arrive at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Everyone is getting into the Halloween season at Disney and now our frightful friends can include our furry friends! Brand new dog Halloween costumes have been spotted at the Co-Op at Disney Springs. From Winnie the Pooh, The Lion King and The Nightmare Before Christmas, your dog can have the perfect costume! These costumes come …
PHOTOS: New “Mickey’s Whimsical Paisley” Vera Bradley Collection Arrives at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Just the other day, we got a sneak peek of the brand new Disney Vera Bradley pattern, “Mickey’s Whimsical Paisley“, and now today, it’s finally arrived at the Vera Bradley store at Disney Springs. The pattern features a motif of large-scale paisley elements intertwined with full-body images of Mickey Mouse, Disney’s iconic theme park castle, …
Walt Disney World Bell Services No Longer Holding Third-Party Deliveries of Strollers, Mobility Aids, or Groceries For Resort Guests
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: Garden Grocer has confirmed that grocery delivery services will not be affected by this policy change. Click here for the latest update to this story. For those of you who enjoy the convenience of using Instacart or Amazon Prime to deliver groceries and other last-minute necessities (lookin’ at you, phone chargers) to your Disney …
PHOTOS: Epcot Construction Update 9/27/19 (Entrance Enhancements, Former Wonders of Life, New Walls, Fountain of Nations)
Staff Writer
Happy Fall, everyone! The weather was perfect to take in all the new changes coming to Epcot. From the entrance, to the former Wonders of Life, to World Showcase, here is your Epcot construction update for September 27th, 2019. The main entrance has seen some updates. Those green pipes will support drainage for the planters …
PHOTOS: Latest Update on Tomorrowland “French Fry” Rocks Entrance Construction at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Since August, we have seen major contruction walls up at the entrance of Tomorrowland. The famous “french fry” rocks have been inviting guests into Tomorrowland for over 20 years at the Disneyland Park. While the walls have slowly shifted locations over the past few months, we still can still see one thing, no more rocks. …
Disney Cruise Line Changes Onboard Booking Discount, Removing Onboard Credit
Beginning tomorrow, Disney Cruise Line is changing the onboard booking incentives for booking a future cruise onboard. Previously, guests booking a future cruise at the onboard Vacation Planning Desk would receive an onboard credit in addition to a discount on the cruise. Guests will still receive 10% off their future cruise when booking onboard in …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 9/27/19 (Low Wait Times, AP Swag, Construction, and More!)
Ali
With the weather finally cooling off, a bit, crowds seem to be hit or miss at Disneyland. Today, we took a stroll around the entire park. Most notable was the low wait times. Wait Times Standby for Indiana Jones was only a mere 20 minutes at midday. Several hours after park open, you could hop …
PHOTOS: Check Out The New “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures
Joe Hogarty
During the Triple Force Friday live stream, we got our first look at some of the new Funko Pops that will be released for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”. Now Funko has officially revealed their line of Funko Pops for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”. Check them out below! “Rey” “Kylo Ren” “Finn” …
PHOTOS: New “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Preview Debuts at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
If you’re looking for a sneak peek at Disney’s newest live action film, make sure to pop into Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios for a preview of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”. “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after “Maleficent,” in which audiences learned of the events that …
VIDEO: Disney Parks Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look at Fireworks, Illuminated Kites, and More Visual Elements of “Epcot Forever”
Jessica Figueroa
We’re just days away from the world premiere of the new limited-time nighttime spectacular, “Epcot Forever.” The show promises to take us on a journey through the years and into the future, bringing World Showcase Lagoon to life with a spark of imagination that quickly grows into an epic spectacle of fireworks, lighting, lasers and …
PHOTOS: Droid Testing Now Happening Outside of Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
These are the droids you’re looking for! Outside of the Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios, we’ve found a small collection of droids being tested. Normally in Galaxy’s Edge, guests “testing out” their newly created droids around Batuu was generally frowned upon, and the Batuuans would often tell you this wasn’t …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Attic and Seance Scene Dioramas Materialize at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
If you want a little piece of the Haunted Mansion in your home this Halloween, you’re going to want the two new “Come Out and Socialize” dioramas. The two different scene offerings are the attic and the seance circle. The attic diorama is priced at $24.99, and includes 22 pieces. This set is recommended for …
Spider-Man Is Back In The Marvel Cinematic Universe as Disney and Sony Strike New Deal
Joe Hogarty
Yes, it’s true! Spider-man is officially back in the MCU! The deal was struck Thursday night by Disney and Sony and will have Kevin Feige continue to produce the next Spider-Man movie as well as have Spider-Man in a future Marvel film. Sony will retain the movie rights, but under this new deal, Disney and …
PHOTOS: New Heidi Klum Designer Collection Minnie Ears To Retail $600; On Sale Tomorrow at Disney Parks
Staff Writer
On September 28, legendary supermodel, Heidi Klum’s Minnie ear headband will be released featuring dazzling sequins, elegant earrings and a gorgeous tiara made of Swarovski crystals to top it off! Klum’s headband features 150 Swarovski crystals and weighs half a pound, costing a grand total of $600. https://www.instagram.com/p/B22FIshpTuS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Less than 500 of these headbands …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on “Enchanted Rose” Bar and Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Staff Writer
On the second floor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, there may be something there that wasn’t there before. In what was previously home to the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, Mizner’s Lounge, and Commander Porter’s, the “Beauty and The Beast”-themed Enchanted Rose Bar and Lounge comes to life. Today, we …
PHOTOS: First Look at New Haunted Mansion Holiday Disney Parks Wishables Plush Collection for October
Jessica Figueroa
Kidnap the Wishables! Stuff them in a bag! That’s right, if you recognize this sinister set of adorable plush, you’ll know that this upcoming month’s Wishables collection is dedicated to none other than the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay themed after “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” While the famed, fan-favorite overlay is a Disneyland Park exclusive, these …
Park-Wide Power Outage Leads to Shutdown of All Rides at Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
This morning, a power outage hit Disneyland Paris. The result? The complete shutdown of all the rides. https://twitter.com/ED92live/status/1177516860775886848 That’s right, Peter Pan stopped flying, the Buzz Lightyear Lasers stopped blasting, and Crush stopped coasting. Sadly, it’s not really what you want on a Friday! As reported on by ED92, all the rides and attractions across …
PHOTOS: New “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” Final Farewell Spirit Jersey Arrives at Epcot
Staff Writer
“We go on to the joy and through the tears.” There will be many tears being shed over the next couple of days as we say farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth”, Epcot’s nighttime spectacular for twenty years. But no farewell merchandise collection would be complete without a Spirit Jersey to mark the occasion. “Illuminations: Reflections …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 9/27/19 (New Themed Guest Experience Team Podiums, Limited Edition Pins, Pandoran Details, and More!)
Staff Writer
Here we are again at Disney’s Animal Kingdom bright and early for another trip around to see what’s been happening inside the park! Since it happened to be Thursday, that meant it was time for some new limited edition pin releases. Here at Animal Kingdom, they can be found at the Discovery Trading Company on …
