PHOTOS: New “Moana” Character Bus Wrap Now Wayfinding Across Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
It’s called wayfinding, Princess. It’s not just sails and knots. It’s seeing where you’re going in your mind. Just know that we’ll be going quite far with this new Moana character bus wrap. Moana and Pua have made their big Walt Disney World bus debut with these new wraps, featuring the two fearless characters wayfinding …
PHOTOS: Latest Updates on Magic Kingdom Construction (Park Entrance Enhancements, Cinderella Castle Walkway, Rusted Tomorrowland PeopleMover Beams, TRON, and More!)
Staff Writer
This week has been especially busy for construction at the Magic Kingdom. They continue to improve the Park for the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. We begin with the completed Cinderella Castle moat. As of yesterday, the moat has been completely filled with water. All water barriers have been removed signaling …
PHOTOS: New Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Collectible Coin Machine Now at Port of Entry in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Good morning from Epcot, where the sun is shining, the Food & Wine Festival booths are simmering up some tasty foods, and over at Port of Entry near World Showcase Lagoon, you can find some shiny new Festival Medallions. We figured to include some photos of Port of Entry as we often get questions about …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/15/19 (Galaxy’s Edge Updates, Mickey’s of Hollywood Refurb Progress, Eyes on Detail, and More!)
Staff Writer
Bright Suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We arrived at the parks bright and early and caught a glimpse of some last-minute touches being made at the parks’s Skyliner station. Next, we headed into the park to check on the progress of the Mickey’s of Hollywood refurbishment. Not much has changed over the past few days …
PHOTOS: New Platform Gates Being Installed on Tokyo Disney Resort’s Disney Resort Monorail Line
Spencer Lloyd
Most of our Tokyo news concerns what goes on inside of our two incredible parks. But we tend to overlook the Disney Resort Line, which is our (unfortunately) paid monorail. However, last night at Resort Gateway Station, we caught what appears to be a halfway complete installation of brighter platform gates to replace the rather …
EDITORIAL: Exploring Walt Disney World with Young Children
Staff Writer
Like many of us, I am a fanatic Walt Disney World fan… well I’m a fan of anything Disney, but directly speaking, Walt Disney World is my happy place. I went to the the world a few times with my family as a child and that’s where I attribute my love and fascination for it. …
REVIEW: “Mary Blair’s Unique Flair” Is a Gorgeous Real-Life Fairy Tale
Staff Writer
A five-legged goat and the children of the world might not seem to have much in common, but, for Disney parks fans, they’re both grand examples of the incredible talent of one artist – Mary Blair. In the children’s book “Mary Blair’s Unique Flair,” writer Amy Novesky and illustrator Brittney Lee showcase the life of …
Learn the Recipes for Blue and Green Milk Served at Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
Regardless of whether you’re all for Blue Milk or oddly a fan of the Green Milk served at Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (I know I am, although things might change for reasons soon to be disclosed.) guests have always been puzzled at the strange texture and slightly-off flavors of both. A plant-based, …
REVIEW: New Cotton Candy Arendelle Aqua Cone Brings Frozen Fractals to Storybook Treats at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
There are a ton of great new treats coming to Disney Parks to celebrate the launch of Arendelle Aqua. This new icy blue shade is inspired by the film Frozen, so of course there are a few frozen treats on the list. The Magic Kingdom has brought us a variety of themed character cones lately, so …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/14/19 (Skyliner Costumes, New Paint in Animation Courtyard, Yellow and White Kyber Crystals Back in Stock, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Bright Suns from Hollywood Studios! We’ve arrived at the parks, just in time to catch a glimpse of the first riders on the new Disney Skyliner! Cast Member previews of the Disney Skyliner have started! We didn’t hear anyone complaining about the heat, so maybe these gondolas have better ventilation than we expected. We’ll just …
PHOTOS: Keystone Clothiers Now Selling Porg Puppets and More from Creature Stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Keystone Clothiers reopened this August after a lengthy refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, coinciding with the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in the park as well. It appeared that the store was set to sell select items from inside Galaxy’s Edge, like apparel, as a courtesy for guests who couldn’t make it into …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/13/19 (Thackery Binx Visits the Park, More USB Charging Stations, New Merchandise, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a creepy day at the Magic Kingdom. We were lucky enough (or unlucky, if you’re superstitious) to have a black cat cross our path in the park as soon as we arrived. You don’t see that every day! It appears as though Thackery Binx has arrived a little early this year. We spotted …
Disney Vacation Club Members Must Now Purchase a Minimum of 100 Points Direct From DVC to Qualify for Membership Extras
Staff Writer
According to DVCNews.com, a new ruling means that Disney Vacation Club members must purchase a minimum of 100 points direct from DVC in order to fully qualify for the club’s Membership Extras. This news marks more than a huge 30% increase over the previous minimum purchase requirement of 75 points, which was put in place …
PHOTOS: FuelRod Kiosks Changed to Remove “Free Unlimited Swapping” Graphic at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Since their arrival at Disney Parks, park guests have turned to countless trusted FuelRod kiosks for their first $30 FuelRod starter kit and enjoyed years of unlimited, free swapping once the battery ran out. We recently reported on the arrival of FuelRod kiosks at Disneyland that no longer showed the “Free Unlimited Swapping” designation on …
Accessing Tokyo Disney Resort: The Adventure Before the Theme Parks
Staff Writer
Before you begin your theme park adventure at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, you’ll first need to embark on a different sort of adventure. It’s the adventure of accessing Tokyo Disney Resort. Unlike Florida, this process doesn’t involve boarding a tram in the parking lot. Keep in mind: Tokyo Disney Resort is located on the …
ParksCenter – Project Gamma Progress, Declining Crowds, and Skyliner Cast Previews – Ep. 70
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: A look into the progress so far on Epcot’s Project Gamma, ranging from the construction progress to how we feel about these changes Crowds are …
BREAKING: Muppets “Great Moments in History” Show and Royal Majesty Makers at Magic Kingdom Set to End Soon, More Upcoming Walt Disney World Entertainment Budget Cuts Coming
Jessica Figueroa
In just two days, The Laughing Stock Company and Pixar Philharmonic over at Disneyland Resort will be having their final performances due to extensive entertainment cutbacks throughout the resort. But it seems that cutbacks have also made it to Walt Disney World, starting at the Magic Kingdom. The Royal Majesty Makers, featuring retired knight Sir …
Bob Iger Resigns from Apple Board of Directors Due to Disney+ and Apple TV+ Conflicts
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the battle of the streaming services. With Disney+ launching on November 12th and Apple TV+ launching on November 1st, it appears there’s been some conflict between the company’s respective leaders, leading Disney CEO Bob Iger to resign from Apple’s board of directors, as Apple disclosed in an SEC filing on Friday. According to CNBC, …
PHOTOS: New Jack Skellington Sipper Arrives at Disneyland Park for Halloween Time
Jessica Figueroa
Jack the Ripper? No, Jack the Sipper! The newest sipper to arrive at Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time is this amazing, yet strange Jack Skellington Premium Sipper, which includes your choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase for $22.99. So here’s the thing about this sipper. He’s tall, he’s lanky, and the drinking mechanism …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of “Frozen” Inspired Arendelle Aqua Merchandise (with Prices) at Disneyland Resort
Ali
Disney’s newest trend of Arendelle Aqua is exploding on both coasts. Disneyland Park now has the Arendelle Aqua Popcorn Bucket along with a slew of merchandise available at the Emporium. There is also a cookie inspired by the trend at Market House. It looks like we got most of what was available at Walt Disney …
PHOTOS: Even More Arendelle Aqua Themed Treats Now Available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
Jessica Figueroa
The latest Disney color collection, Arendelle Aqua, inspired by the Academy Award-winning animated feature, “Frozen” is now getting its very own series of specially designed treats. These yummy items are definitely worth melting for, and they’re all available starting today throughout Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort (unless otherwise specified below). Walt Disney World Resort Magic …
PHOTOS: New Pixar Pals Parking Structure Pedestrian Bridge Now Open at Disneyland Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Before you can walk right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A., you’ve gotta walk over from Downtown Disney, but at least now, getting there will be half the adventure with the newly-opened Pixar Pals Parking Structure Pedestrian Bridge at Disneyland Resort. The bridge traverses over Magic Way, so guests can park, take an elevator …
PHOTOS: New Sleepy Pua “Disney Dream Friends” Plush Now Available at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
That’s some good pork. It seems like Disney Parks are going through a trend of sleeping characters. The insanely adorable sleeping Figment plush sold out in record time, and there’s even news of sleeping Duffy & Friends coming to Tokyo DisneySea! Not like we’re complainingl, of course. These things are all so gosh darn cute! New …
Special Sneak Peek Preview of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure, and More
Jessica Figueroa
Five years ago, the blockbuster live-action film “Maleficent” revealed the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora. This fall, the story continues in the all-new fantasy adventure, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” and soon, guests at Disney Parks will have a chance to preview …
VIDEO: Tickets For “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil” Are Now On Sale!
Joe Hogarty
Tickets for Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” are now on sale! And watch this new teaser trailer which shows that things seem to be getting dark for Maleficent and Princess Aurora. “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” opens in theaters on October 18th. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after …
PHOTOS: New Chef Mickey and Minnie Food & Wine Festival Passholder Plates and Mugs Now Available at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is underway, and if you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder – you’re in for a special treat! All of your favorite chefs have introduced their own featured mug and dessert plate during the Festival. Chef Figment and Chef Remy-inspired items have been available since the Festival’s …
SHOP: Arendelle Aqua Merchandise Now Available on shopDisney
Staff Writer
We can’t hold it back anymore: Disney’s latest color trend – Arendelle Aqua – has been sending Frozen fractals all around the parks for a week, and has now found its way through an open door to shopDisney! Take a look at the full collection below… Minnie Mouse Sequined Ear Headband – $27.99 Leave your …
PHOTOS: Themed Club Cool Merchandise Displays Moved to Mouse Gear at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when… Oh, wait. At Mouse Gear. You can now see the remains of Club Cool housed at Mouse Gear in Epcot. If these new displays at Mouse Gear look familiar, it’s because they’re the ones that held Coca-Cola branded merchandise at Club Cool up until the location closed …
Walt Disney World Signs Sponsorship Agreement with University of Central Florida
Orlando – With a new sponsorship agreement, Walt Disney World Resort hopes to spread some extra magic to Orlando’s hometown college football team, the UCF Knights. Beginning this season, Knight fans will see a little extra pixie dust as Disney becomes the official Theme Park, Water Park, Resort and Cruise Line Destination of the university’s …
PHOTOS: New “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke Purse Collection Now Available at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Attention all Ariel fans! If you liked the “Under the Sea” Dooney & Bourke collection filled with assorted sea critters, you’re going to love this new “The Little Mermaid” collection starring the main mermaid herself, Ariel, now available at Disney Springs. As with most themed collections, it features a large tote with amazing artwork of …
Walt Disney World Cast Members to Receive Free Admission to NBA Experience Starting September 15th
Starting September 15, Walt Disney World Cast Members will receive complimentary entry to NBA Experience. Since opening on August 12, every visitor to NBA Experience has had to pay an entry fee, something Disney Quest did not require around the time it closed. Free entry for Cast Members is slated to end on December 31, …
SHOP: New Mini Loungefly Wristlet Backpacks Now Available on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Running out of room in your closet for all those gorgeous Disney backpacks? Well, the struggle is no more as Loungefly have released three new mini wristlet versions of their iconic backpacks, perfect for carrying your smaller essentials on park days! Minnie Mouse Wristlet Pack – $40 Rock the dots with this instantly-recognizable print, complete …
Show Set Installation to Begin Soon at the Play Pavilion in Epcot According to a Permit Filed with Orange County
According to a permit filed with Orange County, construction on the Play Pavilion at Epcot is well underway. The permit in question has a description of “Fabricate and install show set components”, indicating a new step in the construction progress. Previously, the only permits we had for the pavilion was for “Selective interior removal of …
SHOP: New Haunted Mansion Host A Ghost Spirit Jars Materialize on shopDisney
Staff Writer
“And a ghost will follow you home!” Now you can pick out which happy haunt you’d like to return home with you with these brand new, Haunted Mansion Host A Ghost jars! These first appeared at Disneyland back in August to help celebrate Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary. From her Seance Circle, Madame Leota invites guests …
PHOTOS: The Odyssey Pavilion Receives Mural of New Epcot Experience Center Logo First Revealed at D23 Expo
Jessica Figueroa
Greetings from the ever-changing future of Epcot! There’s far more going on at The Odyssey than meets the eye… and behind that towering wall of scrim that’s been up throughout the blue and pink section painting, there’s a far more interesting piece of artwork. It’s the new Epcot Experience Center logo. The logo cuts off …
Tropical Cyclone Nine Expected to Develop Into Tropical Storm This Weekend; Central Florida Within Cone
Jessica Figueroa
After having barely evaded the devastating effects of Hurricane Dorian, it seems Floridians must prepare for yet another storm. Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to become a Tropical Storm and bring tropical-storce-winds to areas of the Bahamas and Florida. Per Key Messages from the National Weather Service, the key concerns here are flash flooding and …
REVIEW: Curry Long Naan for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland’s Toontone Treats
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 beef sauce long naan is one of my favorite snacks …
REVIEW: Special Soup & Desserts for Disney Halloween at Tokyo DisneySea’s Horizon Bay Restaurant
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. We previously reviewed Tokyo DisneySea’s Horizon Bay Restaurant in July, and …
REVIEW: Assorted Snacks (Baumkuchen, Purple Potato Mochi, and Strawberry Cheesecake) for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort
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. Normally, Tokyo Disney Resort releases a full line of adorable snacks …
PHOTOS: New Sequin Mickey Ear Headbands Arrive at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of Minnie Ears, but could do with a few less frills and bows, Mickey’s got a solution for you. Now you can sport a pair of sparkly ears in the classic shape we all know and love. These new Mickey Sequin Ear headbands have just arrived at Disneyland Park and they’re …
