Walt Disney World to Host the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Disney announced on Thursday that it would be the official host for the Special Olympics USA Games. Fittingly, the games will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. For the first time, athletes were asked to help create the logo for the 2022 Games. In the end, 9 athletes came together to create …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/11/19 (Haunted Mansion Merch, Construction Updates, Summer Crowds, ETC.)
Staff Writer
We’re back at it again at Magic Kingdom! We’re here for another walk around the Most Magical Place on Earth, lets get started and check in on what’s new! I’m getting used to this view of the Tomorrowland bridge without the sign. It’s a nice, unobstructed view of Cinderella Castle from the PeopleMover. But honestly, …
PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Construction Update 8/11/19
Staff Writer
Today we’re at Epcot checking out the progress on the construction of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster! The updates have definitely slowed and gotten less visually fun and interesting to look at since the main show building has been completely enclosed, but that just means that we’re closer to the opening of this …
CONCEPT ART: First-Look Inside the Pre-Show & Ride Scenes for the Spider-Man Attraction Coming to Disney California Adventure
Tom Corless
This just in: the organization known as Hydra is continuing to leak the super-secret plans for the Marvel-themed land at Disney California Adventure! First it was the Spider-Man ride vehicles, then the W.E.B. Suppliers Spider-Man shop. We’ve even seen the plans for the Ant-Man Microbrewery and the entire layout of the Avengers’ west coast campus. Now …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Dressed as Captain America and Spider-Gwen Marvel Meet and Greet Debuts in Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Just last week, Disney announced a special assortment of Marvel themed events taking place in Disney California Adventure to help celebrate Marvel’s 80th anniversary. Among the offerings was the addition of new, cosplaying character meet and greets, sporting outfits that harken back to their favorite Marvel characters or superheroes. Today, over in Hollywood Land, we …
REVIEW: New Fried Egg Breakfast Poutine Arrives at D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Good morning from Disney Springs! It’s breakfast time, and we popped over to D-Luxe Burger this morning to try the newest addition to their menu, the Breakfast Poutine. As usual for a poutine recipe, this is a base of a generous serving of fries, but for the breakfast recipe, it is topped with cheese curds, …
PHOTOS: Vegan Snacks with Character Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Calling all vegans! We’re happy to report that more vegan snack options are finally available at the Disneyland Resort. We spotted a new line of vegan Snacks with Character in Candy Palace in Disneyland Park. These are sure to be a good on-the-go food option. Vegan Snacks with Character Available at Disneyland These Snacks with …
PHOTOS: New Evil Queen and Maleficent Loungefly Backpacks Cast a Spell at World of Disney in Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Calling all mistresses of evil! We spotted new Evil Queen and Maleficent Loungefly Backpacks at World of Disney during our recent visit to Disneyland Resort. And these are sure to get you into the spell-casting spirit. Evil Queen Loungefly Backpack – $80.00 Magic Mirror on the wall, this is one of the fairest Loungeflys of …
PHOTOS: New Disney Villains Graphic Tees Make a Spooky Arrival in World of Disney at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
With Halloweentime at Disneyland Resort soon upon us, we can expect lots of seasonal merchandise to start popping up in stores. There’s been a great deal of new “The Nightmare Before Christmas” apparel in the last week. And now some of the classic Disney Villains are getting their due with new graphic t-shirts at World …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/11/19 (Final Haunted Mansion Awnings Materialize, New D-Tech Cases, Construction Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
We’re at it again at Magic Kingdom! The heat index was 108 degrees today, so it was definitely a reminder that this is the hottest month of the year in central Florida, and I’m hoping, for your sake, that you’re reading this in the comfort of air conditioning. Let’s get started! This is one of …
PHOTOS: Forever “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On” Merchandise Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
As we’ve reported previously, the classic show “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On” will be coming to the end of its combined nearly 23-year run at Tokyo Disneyland on December 13. This show is extremely beloved by the guests here at Tokyo Disneyland, having been performed at Tomorrowland’s Showbase from 1988-1995, and 2004-2019. …
REVIEW: Dead-Cadent Funnel Cake and The Caretaker Sandwich Materialize at Hungry Bear for Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary at Disneyland
Staff Writer
Creepies and crawlies, toads in a pond, let there be specialty food from regions beyond. Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland is getting into the spirit with two food offerings for The Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary: the Dead-Cadent Funnel Cake and The Caretaker sandwich. Dead-Cadent Funnel Cake – $8.99 House funnel cake is topped with decadent brownie, …
REVIEW: Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary “Sliders Materialize” and “Hitchhiking” Ghost Blue Velvet Trio Make a Limited-Time Appearance at River Belle Terrace in Disneyland
Staff Writer
We present you with yet another The Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary specialty food review… and there’s no turning back now. This time, we’re trying the Sliders Materialize and “Hitchhiking” Ghosts Blue Velvet Cake Trio at River Belle Terrace in Disneyland. Sliders Materialize – $19.00 This dish consists of two pork belly sliders, one sweet and …
REVIEW: Limited-Time Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Blackberry Midnight Julep and “Honey… I Do” Beignets at Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland
Staff Writer
A swinging wake to celebrate The Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary wouldn’t be complete without specialty food offerings. And Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square in Disneyland has two offerings we’re just dying to try. You can satisfy your sweet tooth for a limited time with the new Blackberry Midnight Julep and “Honey… I Do” …
PHOTOS: Future World East Pathway at Epcot Closing For Expansion Starting August 12th
Jessica Figueroa
From the tram drop-off entrance area, to the remaining Leave-A-Legacy monoliths, to Rose Walk, it appears nearly all of Future World at Epcot is getting uprooted. And there are still many more changes in store, too. Over at Future World East, two pathway sections at Future World East are closing for expansion. The northeast section (pictured …
PHOTOS: New Briar Rose Gold Glitter Crocs Shine at World of Disney in Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
If you’re someone who likes to opt for comfortable footwear when visiting Disney Parks, then we have just the item for you. New Briar Rose Gold Crocs are now available at World of Disney in Downtown Disney. This is the first time we’ve spotted a new pair of Crocs at Disneyland Resort in a long …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Riviera Resort Construction Update 8/10/19 (New Marquee, Light Poles, Pool Slide, ETC.)
Staff Writer
In our last Riviera Resort construction update, we took a look at a newly-installed Skyliner sign over by the Skyliner station, some new support beams around the area, and as always, the Riviera pool slide. This trip, we spotted even more new progress on Disney’s newest DVC property, including some new light fixtures, an all-new …
PHOTOS: Redesigned Rose Walk Pathway Starts to Take Shape Ahead of the 2019 Food and Wine Festival at Epcot
Staff Writer
If you’ve ever been to Epcot during Festival season, you know how bad of a bottleneck the old Rose Walk pathway between Future World and World Showcase could be. Disney realized this, and back in June, they closed off the path to widen it and redesign it from the ground up. They’ve made quite a …
Magic Kingdom’s Festival of Fantasy Parade Changing Performance Times Through Remainder of 2019
Jessica Figueroa
The Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom will be changing its performance times through the end of 2019. Beginning Friday, August 16th, guests can catch Festival of Fantasy at 2:00 pm daily. This is to accommodate the “party season” at the Magic Kingdom, which starts 8/16 this year thanks to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald Duck Dressed as Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk Now Meeting at Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Yesterday, Disney announced a slew of offerings just in time for Marvel’s 80th anniversary celebration. Among the offerings was the addition of new, cosplaying Mickey, Minnie, and other characters, sporting outfits that harken back to their favorite Marvel characters or superheroes. Today over in Hollywood Land in Disney’s California Adventure, we found Donald meeting in …
PHOTOS: Work Continues on Epcot Entrance Enhancements – Construction Update 8/10/19
Staff Writer
Work is currently underway to enhance the guest experience at all four Walt Disney World parks. Some, like Hollywood Studios, are basically finished. Epcot, however, still has a ways to go. Let’s see how the project is coming along since our last update. If you’re coming from the parking lot, walls still greet you at the …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/10/19 (Updates to The Land and Seas Pavilions, New Merchandise, World Showcase Maintenance, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning, Epcot! What do you have in store for us today? Let’s take a look. The other half of the Leave-a-Legacy monuments are finally coming down! Don’t expect it to be a quick job, though, these walls will probably be up for a while as they work on redesigning the front of the park. …
REVIEW: New Raspberry and Pineapple Dole Whip Swirl Float Now Available at Aloha Isle in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
It’s summer. It’s 90 degrees out. We don’t need much of an excuse to review a Dole Whip, but in case you’ve never gotten to try this tart treat, we figured we’d let you in on the latest iteration of the frozen dessert at Aloha Isle in the Magic Kingdom. If you recall the Hei-Hei …
REVIEW: Bloody Good Limited-Time Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Wedding Cake Now Available at French Market Cafe in Disneyland
Staff Writer
Foolish mortals, have you been enjoying the ghoulish celebrations for The Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary? The spirits have materialized quite a list of specialty food offerings, some of which we’ve really enjoyed. But it’s til death do us part now that we’ve tried The Wedding Cake at French Market Cafe in Disneyland. The Wedding Cake …
PHOTOS: Exclusive New Limited Edition MagicBand Available at Disney Fairy Tails Pin Event at Epcot
Annie Wilson
Disney’s Fairy Tails pin event is in full swing at Epcot this weekend. There are plenty of great exclusive event pins available to attendees, but there’s one more exclusive item that has us howling. There is a new limited edition MagicBand, and it’s absolutely purr-fect. This MagicBand is $34.99 and a limited edition of 1,000. …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Phone Cases Materialize at D-Tech on Demand Kiosks in Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
If you thought you’d seen all the merchandise fully materialize for The Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary already, you’re quite the foolish mortal. Even ghouls from somewhere beyond need a way to connect with the mortal world, and that’s where these D-Tech on Demand custom phone cases come in: There are two cases to choose from. …
Exclusive New Basketball Mickey Mouse Funko Pop Releasing August 12th at the NBA Store in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Swoosh, Mickey, swoosh! Dunk, Mickey, dunk! I wonder what Mickey’s stats are. In any case he’s looking like he’s about to dunk on some mice in this latest Funko Pop release: The Pop! vinyl shows Mickey suspended in mid-air as he gets ready to throw the basketball. He wears a tiny “Mickey 28” navy blue …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/9/19 (Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Fun, Construction Updates, and More!)
Staff Writer
It’s a beautiful (albeit muggy) morning at the Magic Kingdom today. There were a few fun things planned for today, as it’s the 50th anniversary of the original Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland. Let’s take a look! Our version of the Haunted Mansion actually turns 48 in October, but that won’t stop us from celebrating …
PHOTOS: “Disney Christmas Stories”, Festive Foods, and Jolly Merchandise Revealed for “Disney’s Christmas” 2019 at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Is it that time of year already? The snow is falling, the tree is glowing…. oh no, that’s just the blazing sun in the Tokyo summer. But we can imagine it together with the news that “Disney Christmas” will be making its annual return to Tokyo Disneyland this year from November 9th to December 25th! …
REVIEW: Limited Time Groom Churro Waltzes Into Disneyland for Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary
Staff Writer
First came the Bride Churro, all dressed in white vanilla sugar. And where there’s a willing bride, there’s always a suitor. For a limited time, the Groom Churro is available in Critter Country in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion. Groom Churro – $5.25 Located at the Critter Country Churro Cart, this …
“A Chilling Legacy: 50 Years of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion” Imagineering Panel Recap at Midsummer Scream 2019
TimPat McRaven
Not being an All Hallow Weiner myself, but a Haunted Mansion fan since even before it ever opened at Disneyland, I choose to made the dive into Midsummer Scream, arguably the nation’s largest Halloween Convention, held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center August 3 & 4. The super popular yearly gathering exhibits all …
REVIEW: Limited-Time Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Sarah ‘Sally’ Slater’s Seafood Fries and Swinging Wake Cake at Cafe Orleans in Disneyland
Staff Writer
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Haunted Mansion, the happy haunts are receiving our sympathetic vibrations. And they’ve materialized two delicious food offerings at Cafe Orleans in Disneyland: Sarah ‘Sally’ Slater’s (i.e. Tightrope Girl) Seafood Fries and Swinging Wake Cake. Sarah ‘Sally’ Slater’s Seafood Fries – $11.00 Sweet potato waffle fries are topped …
Limited-Time Treats, Mickey & Minnie in Marvel Hero Costumes, AP Extra Hours and More Announced for 80 Years of Marvel Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Super Hero fans are in for a treat this month at the Disneyland Resort! August 31 marks 80 years of Super Heroes and Disney has announced plenty of ways to celebrate through special, limited-time offerings at Disney California Adventure. Enjoy specially curated commemorative food and merchandise, as well as entertainment and experiences. If you happen …
REVIEW: S’mores Shake and Old Fashioned Burger Available For a Limited Time at Black Tap at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Disclosure: We were invited by Black Tap to try out this limited-time CrazyShake and Burger of the Month below, free of charge. However, our thoughts and opinions are 100% our own. Looking for a place to eat in Downtown Disney District? There’s currently a new Burger of the Month and special edition CrazyShake at Black …
Piece of Rockwork Falls on Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds, Forcing Temporary Closure of One Track
Matthew Soberman
Operation of Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds was reduced to one track on Thursday after a large piece of plaster rockwork fell during after-hours maintenance, according to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. According to MacDonald, Disneyland officials stated that the chunk of plaster, roughly the size of a bedroom door, fell early Thursday morning, before the …
Curl by Sammy Duvall Closing on August 15th at Disney Springs
Curl by Sammy Duvall, located in Disney Springs West Side by Splitsville, will close its doors forever on August 15, 2019. First opened in 2007 in Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island, Curl relocated to the West Side in 2013 to allow for construction on Pleasure Island. It is rumored that the Ample Hills Creamery location announced …
PHOTOS: New Disney Skyliner Pins Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
We’ve been eagerly awaiting to the opening of the Disney Skyliner here at Walt Disney World. Today, we got a preview of some of the new Disney Skyliner Pins coming in September. We don’t know the prices yet, but we do know there is an Annual Passholder Exclusive. Mickey’s silhouette can be seen inside the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Gives First Look at Brand-New “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” Fireworks Show at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 16 – and this year, guests will receive the “treat” of the brand-new “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show. We recently caught a glimpse of the fireworks during early morning testing from the Grand Floridian, but nothing quite compares to seeing the …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Ezra Sipper Completes the Hitchhiking Ghost Snack Set at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
The Skeleton, or Ezra as he’s commonly known, is the most iconic of the Haunted Mansion’s three Hitchhiking Ghosts. He’s tall, dapper, and now, he’s sporting a wide grin because he’s completed the full set of Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Snack vessels to recently debut at Disneyland Park. Earlier today, we saw Phineas over at the …
Road to the Ride: The Resurrection of The Haunted Mansion’s Bride
Staff Writer
Editor’s Note: “Road to the Ride” was a column that focused on the background and development of Disney attractions, including all the twists and turns a project takes as it goes from original concept, to theme park attraction, and beyond. This article was originally published on October 14th, 2018, but we’d figured we’d bring it back …
