Lawsuit Claims Guests Staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Ate Lettuce Wraps Containing Live Bugs
Four guests that were staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort claim they consumed lettuce containing live bugs. The lawsuit claims that the guests consumed the live bugs while dining at the resort’s Club Level lounge. Photos in the 90-page lawsuit show what seems to be live bugs lurking on pieces of lettuce. Cynthia Walker, Jeoffrey …
PHOTOS: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019 Marketplace Booth Menus Arrive at World Showcase
Jessica Figueroa
We hope you’re hungry. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019 starts tomorrow, and in anticipation, Epcot has released some of the Marketplace booth menu boards. You can find food photos, locations, and full menus of every marketplace booth here, but we know lots of you like to actually see the menus and their …
September Pin Releases for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Feature DuckTales, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Disney Skyliner, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Staff Writer
Disney Pin Collectors and Traders, get ready to start planning which of September’s pin releases you’ll be adding to your ever-growing collection. There’s a wide variety of pins here, including the Pins of the Month, Disney Vacation Club exclusives, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge pins! Take a closer look below. Starting September 5, we have …
REVIEW: New Beer Cheese and Crispy Onion Hot Dogs from The Market at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
Several outdoor food locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have recently upgraded their menu offerings, and we’ve been enjoying everything so far! The Market, which is located just outside of Toy Story Land, has new lunch offerings available, just in time to feed all the hungry guests coming to visit. We noticed a hot dog with …
PHOTOS: New International Gateway Entrance Structure Construction Goes Vertical at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Construction has been underway at Epcot’s International Gateway for some time now, as part of a larger project across property to improve all the park entrances. Along with the Epcot Disney Skyliner station right next door, this area feels like it’s been behind walls forever. Luckily, it looks like they’re making good progress since our …
PHOTOS: New Sterling Silver Pendant Necklaces Added to Disney Parks Jewelry Collection at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
One of the wonderful things about Disney is the meaningful lessons the movies and characters often teach us. And these new sterling silver pendant necklaces that are part of the Disney Parks Jewelry Collection are beautiful symbols of some of those important lessons. Head to World of Disney at the Disneyland Resort and find which …
REVIEW: New Marinara Meatballs with Orzo and Teriyaki Meatballs with Noodles Offers To-Go Options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
We may have a new favorite snack cart to visit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which is a good thing considering how much time we’ll be spending there in the near future. We tried the incredibly delicious French Toast Pretzel for breakfast, so we knew the lunch menu needed to be investigated. Meatballs in Marinara with …
Latest Updates on Hurricane Dorian Ahead of Labor Day Weekend at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Better pack a few extra umbrellas for your upcoming trip to Batuu. Oh, and some ponchos. Actually, start practicing your Force barriers now so you can shield yourselves from the thunderstorms. There’s little that can keep a Disney or Star Wars fan away from the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge this weekend, but with …
New Animation Celebration Featuring “Frozen” Interactive Musical Show and Meet & Greet Debuting at Walt Disney Studios Park on November 17th
Jessica Figueroa
Just in from Disneyland Paris Resort, the “Animation Celebration”, featuring beloved Frozen characters, opens November 17th at Walt Disney Studios Park! The Animation Celebration is an interactive musical show performed continuously throughout the day. Guests will stand in the first theater, which displays Kristoff’s barn, before going the second theater, which shows a scene right …
REVIEW: New French Toast Pretzels Offer a Classic Twist on Breakfast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
We’ve been preparing for the official opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The park has already been making a lot of changes in anticipation of the crowds, including adding new menu items and quick grab-and-go options at various locations. While passing by The Market, located near the entrance to Toy Story …
PHOTOS: New Purple Poison Apple Glow Cubes Now Lighting Up AristoCrepes at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Just when you thought you were safe from Halloween souvenirs… Disney Springs has a new light-up glow cube to add to your collection. We just couldn’t resist when a stranger offered us a purple poison apple glow cube today at AristoCrepes. It’s such a beautiful color. The poison apple glow cube matches the new purple …
PHOTOS: Additional Details Released for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Experience, Including New “Engineering Room” Kids Play Area and The Silver C Lounge
Jessica Figueroa
Between the tour and floor plans, guest transportation system, and expected pricing, there’s little we left uncovered before the official D23 Expo announcements that came out this past weekend, but the loth cat’s out of the bag now. Disney’s begun releasing official concept art (as opposed to the blurry shots of the D23 panel presentation), …
SHOP: Limited Edition Disney Villains x OtterBox Phone Case Collection Available Now
Which Disney villain are you? Find your fave and express your edgier side with the Disney Villains Collection x OtterBox. OtterBox Symmetry Series cases feature Villains favorites: Evil Queen, Ursula, Scar and Maleficent. “Disney Villains are feared by some, but loved by many,” said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. “OtterBox now offers protection from the evils …
Disney Parks Live to Livestream Grand Opening Ceremony of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today
Jessica Figueroa
The day is almost here! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open its doors to guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort on August 29, 2019. The park will hold an official dedication ceremony in the new land this morning at 9:55 AM (ET). Stay tuned to the video above for the livestream, …
Batuuan Spira Metal Coin Disney Gift Card To Be Sold at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The popular Batuuan Spira metal coin gift card will be available for purchase at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on August 29. Over at Disneyland, the metal gift card sold out quickly as it proved to be quite the collectible for guests. It comes in this fancy suede case with the Black Spire logo and a …
PHOTOS: New Park Ticket Vending Machines Now Open at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Back in May, Tokyo Disneyland opened the first half of its new main entrance. At the time, the project was supposed to open with ticket vending machines along with a small number of Cast-manned windows, but they didn’t. But this week, we finally spotted them active and in use! There are six of these machines, …
REVIEW: New Billy’s Worms & Dirt Dessert at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Boo to you! And welcome to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We’re delving into a night of ghoulish treats, spooky merchandise, and chilling spells. Trick, or treat? Let’s move on to the delectable snacks available across the Magic Kingdom throughout the night. We’re at Pecos Bill’s Tall Tale Inn for this treat straight out of …
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Thermal Detonator Coca-Cola Bottles Banned by TSA; No Longer Permitted on Checked or Carry-On Luggage
Jessica Figueroa
Just earlier today, we remarked on the popularity and successful marketing of the ever-popular Coca-Cola products sold at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland and soon, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The bottles are designed to look like the thermal detonator grenades used by bounty hunters and stormtroopers across the Star Wars universe, and are great …
PHOTOS: New Limited Time Star Wars Treats and Specialty Foods Coming to Walt Disney World in Celebration of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Grand Opening
Jessica Figueroa
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opening this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort hotels are joining in on the galactic celebrations with their own special eats and treats! Each of these offerings are only available for a limited time, so be sure to swing on by before they disappear! Chewbacca Chocolate-Hazelnut …
PHOTO: New Commemorative Magnet Available for Annual Passholders at Oogie Boogie Bash in Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Boys and girls of every age! If you’re a Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder, we have spooky news for you. Annual Passholders attending Oogie Boogie Bash this year at Disney California Adventure can get a free commemorative magnet. Annual Passholders will simply need to show their Annual Pass and Oogie Boogie Bash admission ticket at the …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Skyliner Station Construction Update – 8/27/19 (New Kiosk, Bus Stop, and Other Details)
Staff Writer
We’ve been keeping tabs on the Caribbean Beach station for Disney’s Skyliner for some time now. As the largest of the stations, we’ve been extra curious to see how the final product ends up. Let’s see how it’s progressing as we get closer to the Grand Opening of the Skyliner next month. After the construction …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/27/19 (Halloween is Everywhere, Construction Updates, Fall Treats, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Happy Fall, everyone! Yes, I know it’s still August, but the Halloween decorations and merchandise are out at Magic Kingdom, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties have already started, so if Disney says it’s Fall, it’s Fall. I love the way the banners and decorations just make Main Street look warmer. The Confectionary never misses an …
PHOTOS: Work on Reimagined Entrance Fountain Continues, Leave A Legacy Concrete Bases Excavated To Make Way For World Celebration Gardens at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
We’re back at the entrance to Epcot… or should I say, World Celebration? With the integration of three new “neighborhood” concepts to the areas surrounding Spaceship Earth (as announced during this weekend’s D23 Expo), work around the area is starting to make more and more sense as we match up what’s happening on the ground …
PHOTOS: New Double-Sided “Princess and the Frog” Alex and Ani Bracelet Arrives at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
The latest princess Alex and Ani bracelet has arrived at Walt Disney World. Tiana from “Princess and the Frog” now has her own double-sided Alex and Ani bracelet and it’s absolutely bayou-tiful (couldn’t resist). We’d previously seen a one-sided charm version of this Tiana bracelet on shopDisney, but we’re happy it’s finally in the park, …
Temporary Pop-Up Pool Bar Now Open at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
A temporary pool bar has started serving drinks to guests of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Available for guests utilizing the Fantasia or Mighty Ducks Pool, this bar will serve prepackaged alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The bar will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm daily for guests looking to find some libations for relaxation …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/27/19 (More Work in Future World, Food and Wine Preparations, and a Characterpalooza!)
Staff Writer
Let’s take a lap around Epcot, shall we? It’s only a couple of miles… Future World These mysterious construction walls are up just behind Spaceship Earth. It’s probably just concrete or utility work. We’ll see what happens. When one is at Epcot, one must go to Club Cool. This is a steadfast rule I’ve lived …
PHOTOS: New Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Magnets and Phone Case Available from D-Tech on Demand at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
It’s still August, but Halloween is in full force here at the Magic Kingdom. We’ve been enjoying plenty of nights at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, thanks to the new Not-So-Scary Party Pass and obviously want to commemorate the event. While checking out the D-Tech on Demand kiosk at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., we …
Permits Filed for Flamingo Crossings Town Center, Featuring the Newly Announced Target, Walgreens, Speedway, and More
Staff Writer
Big changes are happening at Walt Disney World proper, but there are also big changes happening on the outskirts of property, too. Right on the western edge of property, Flamingo Crossings has been the latest construction site for new hotels and retail offerings, including the new Target store (complete with Disney Store in Target) opening …
PHOTO: New Themed Coca-Cola Stand with Droid to Debut at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
There’s no doubt that Disney hit a home run with the neat specialty line of thermal detonator-style Coca-Cola product bottles, designed just for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Ever since they were announced at Star Wars Celebration back in April, everyone went instantly nuts over them, and now that they’re available at both lands in Disneyland …
PHOTO: Disney Reveals Official Look Inside, New Details For Rise of the Resistance Attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
As we’ve previously shared, the highly anticipated attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open on Dec. 5, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland park in California. Today, Disney is hosting a media preview and offering additional insight into the attraction. We …
PHOTOS: New “I’m Such A” Princess Personality Tees Arrive at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
If you’ve ever found yourself relating to a Disney Princess before, then this new princess collection is for you. The new “I’m such a” princess tops are now available at Hollywood Studios, and we can’t get over how creative they are. These beautifully colored tops all start out with “I’m such a” in cursive, followed …
PHOTOS: The Odyssey Receives All-Black Roof as Pavilion Redesign Continues at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
The Odyssey building has been experiencing updates since early last year, but they have all been interior updates so far. When it reopened on New Year’s Eve in 2018, we saw a clean and crisp modern look, but it had lost its touch of eighties nostalgia. A few weeks ago, we noticed some paint work …
PHOTOS: Disney Parks Exclusive Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge “Landing 2019” Hondo Ohnaka Funko Pop! Figure Launching August 29th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s an exciting time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. To top off the celebration on August 29, Disney is releasing a Hondo Ohnaka Funko Pop! Figure at Once Upon A Time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that same day. Hondo Ohnaka is a character first introduced during the Clone …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 8/27/19 (Refurbishments Are Wrapping Up, Fun With The Citizens of Hollywood, Galaxy’s Edge Prep, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Hollywood! Let’s see what’s happening in the land of movie magic. Outside the Park The Disney Skyliner looks about ready to open. It’s scheduled to be up and running by the end of September. I noticed today that they have neon lighting on the spires of the station, which is a great …
PHOTOS: Disneyland Paris Marvel Land Construction Update August 2019
We come to you today with construction photos from Disneyland Paris, specifically Parc Walt Disney Studios. Here, crews are hard at work building the new Marvel-themed land coming to the park in the Backlot section of the park. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the construction progress! Foundations for the land have been …
DREAMFINDERS: Author David Koenig on Writing Mouse Tales and Calling Card Walker
Staff Writer
In 1994, David Koenig authored the book Mouse Tales – the first unauthorized account of the history and culture of Disneyland. With it, he ignited a whole generation of fans, who were just as curious as he was about what was happening behind the scenes at the happiest place on Earth. From there, David wrote several …
PHOTO REPORT: Downtown Disney District 8/26/19 (Pedestrian Bridge Progress, World of Disney Halloween Display, and More!)
Staff Writer
It’s been some time since our last Downtown Disney District update, so we decided to take a stroll and check out what’s new. Here’s a look at the Halloween merchandise display at World of Disney, pedestrian bridge progress at Pixar Pals, and more! Downtown Disney District The vendor hut by the tram loading area is …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Lace Bow Minnie Ears Materialize at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween, awaken the spirits with your tambourine! Last year’s Haunted Mansion Minnie ears are back, and they’ve gotten the lace treatment. Haunted Mansion Lace Bow Minnie Ears – $27.99 In the wake of all the recent Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary celebrations, these new Minnie ear headbands have graced the Gracey manor …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release Disney Parks Designer Collection Enchanted Tiki Room Ear Hat by SHAG Now Available at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
See you in the Tiki Room. Take the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room’s glee club with you wherever you go when you wear this limited release ear hat by SHAG. Accented with braided straw, a wooden tiki figure and an embroidered Mickey in the artist’s distinctive style, it’s a tropical treat! Part of the Disney Parks …
Exclusive Annual Passholder, Limited Release Pins Revealed for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Pin Collectors and Traders, clutch your wallets tight. Disney has shared a look at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019 pin releases and it’s an incredible lineup of Chef Mickey, Chef Figment, and Chef Minnie goodness. Even some surprise characters get in on the action, with Baloo and Mowgli eating up a kabob …
