New Snow White Kate Spade Bag Collection
Shannen Ace
Kate Spade and Disney have collaborated on a new “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” collection now available at Walt Disney World Resort. Snow White Kate Spade Collection The new bags are available in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. There’s a tote, backpack, wallet, crossbody, and double-up purse. Note that a small cardholder was also …
First ‘Moana 2’ Artwork and Story Details Released
Shannen Ace
During the Wednesday shareholders meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger released the first artwork from “Moana 2” and teased story details. “Moana 2” Details Iger said the sequel will see Moana trying to “find and reconnect the people of the ocean.” Disney later shared a longer description: Perils abound! In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new epic …
First Look at ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Prequel Film
Shannen Ace
Disney shared the first clips from “Mufasa: The Lion King” during Wednesday’s annual shareholders meeting. Disney Shares First Look at ‘Mufasa’ The footage has not been officially released but above is a screenshot of a young Mufasa in the film. “Mufasa: The Lion King” is a prequel to the 2019 “live-action” remake of “The Lion …
BREAKING: Disney Shares First Look at Concept Art for ‘Avatar’ Experience Coming to Disneyland
Brit Tuttle
During Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, CEO Bob Iger shared a new concept image for the future presence of “Avatar” at Disneyland Resort. ‘Avatar’ Experience at Disneyland Resort The image showcases a lush landscape with turquoise waters. The “experience” is planned for a currently undisclosed location at Disneyland Resort. The concept art was the …
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Main Entrance Sign Installed at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
The Tiana’s Bayou Adventure main entrance sign has been installed in Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Main Entrance Sign We saw crews preparing to install a Tiana’s Foods sign on the ride’s yellow barn on Wednesday morning. That sign or support is now gone and a “main entrance” sign has been installed above the barn’s …
Walt Disney World Files Permits for Drone Show
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has filed two permits likely for the upcoming Disney Springs drone show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” which will debut in May. “Dreams That Soar” Drone Show Permits Both permits are for Disney Springs addresses around Lake Buena Vista and contract Lakeland-based Jim Williams Fence Company. The first permit is for installing an …
Crew Prepares to Install Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Sign at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
On Wednesday morning, construction crew members prepared to install a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure sign at the new Magic Kingdom attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Sign On Tuesday, we noted that additional pieces of scaffolding were added in front of the yellow barn in the ride’s queue. The tower of scaffolding now reaches the top of the …
Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital Defeated in Disney Proxy Fight
Shannen Ace
Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital have lost their proxy fights to get their nominees onto the Disney Board of Directors, according to Reuters. Disney Board of Directors Proxy Fights Ahead of Disney’s annual shareholders meeting, the company announced that their current Board of Directors was successfully re-elected. This slate of executives includes: Nelson Peltz, CEO …
New Mickey Lederhosen Caramel Apple at EPCOT
Shannen Ace
A unique new Mickey lederhosen caramel apple made with Werther’s Original caramel has arrived at Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT. Mickey Lederhosen Caramel Apple – $12.99 The caramel apple is decorated to look like it’s wearing sparkly green lederhosen. It has yellow buttons and a white flower. The apple wears a green alpine …
Disneyland Replacing Autopia’s Gas Cars & More: Daily Recap (4/2/24)
Brit Tuttle
Disneyland prepares to replace Autopia’s gas cars, Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade to reportedly close forever, and Disney is winning the battle against Nelson Peltz with over half the votes cast — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/2/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise …
Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Earth Month 2024 Celebrations
Shannen Ace
April is Earth Month and Shanghai Disney Resort will be celebrating with interactive events and activities including the “ourHOME” Nature Conservation Forum on Earth Day. Earth Month at Shanghai Disney Resort As usual, guests can enjoy beautiful landscapes created by the Shanghai Disney Resort Horticulture team. The resort launched a celebrity-narrated Spring Flower Guide that …
Stitch, PeopleMover, TRON, and More in New Tomorrowland Collection
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has a new collection of Tomorrowland merchandise featuring attractions and characters from the land’s history. Tomorrowland Merchandise Collection The collection is available in Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom. There is various apparel and a Tervis tumbler. Tomorrowland Jersey – $64.99 This baseball-style jersey is dark blue with light blue vertical pinstripes. …
Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Testing Before Reopening
Shannen Ace
We saw the Astro Orbitor at Disneyland testing without riders this week. The ride has been closed for refurbishment since November with the reopening delayed multiple times. Astro Orbitor Testing The ride was spinning and several rockets lifted into the air, giving us our first look at the refurbished ride vehicles. For the refurbishment, the …
New Loungefly Backpack, Ears & More at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Shannen Ace
A new collection of nautical merchandise including a Loungefly and ear headband has arrived at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The collection is available in The Market at Ale & Compass gift shop. Disney’s Yacht Club Loungefly Mini Backpack – $78.00 The backpack is white with thin blue stripes. It has a dark blue handle and …
Lanterns Added at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Crews installed new lanterns overnight at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. The new “Princess and the Frog”-inspired attraction will open this summer. New Lanterns Around Flume In our Monday construction update, we noted wood posts around the ride’s flume had electrical wiring dangling out of them. As of Tuesday, each of these posts now …
New Psychedelic ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Apparel Collection
Shannen Ace
A psychedelic new “Alice in Wonderland” apparel collection has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. “Alice in Wonderland” Apparel Collection We found the collection’s sweater, shorts, shirt, and bucket hat in Star Traders at Magic Kingdom. Cheshire Cat Tee – $29.99 This boxy shirt is dark pink with the Cheshire Cat pictured on the front. …
Second CommuniCore Hall Sign Installed in EPCOT
Shannen Ace
Another CommuniCore Hall sign has been installed on the opposite side of the new EPCOT building currently under construction. CommuniCore Hall On Monday, we spotted the first CommuniCore Hall sign and a restrooms sign on the side of the building facing CommuniCore Plaza. Speaking of the Plaza, crews have installed new pieces around the bases …
Disney Dress Shop Replaces WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney District
Shannen Ace
The Disney Dress Shop has moved to the former WonderGround Gallery storefront in Downtown Disney District. New Disney Dress Shop Location WonderGround Gallery closed last month for a refurbishment expected to be completed this winter. WonderGround artwork moved to the neighboring Disney Home store. The Dress Shop has now unexpectedly taken over the WonderGround location, with …
New Retro Colorful Disneyland Resort Apparel & Tumblers
Shannen Ace
A new collection of retro tie-dye and brightly colored Disneyland Resort apparel and tumblers has arrived at the parks. We found the items in this collection at The Star Trader in Disneyland and Elias and Co. in Disney California Adventure. Disneyland Resort Sweatshirt – $54.99 This sweatshirt is white. “Disneyland” is patterned diagonally across the …
Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Closing at Universal CityWalk Orlando
Shannen Ace
Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf Shop at Universal CityWalk Orlando will close permanently this month to make space for new experiences. Cinnabon & Quiet Flight Closing Cinnabon and Quiet Flight are right next to each other just past the Universal Cinemark. Universal’s announcement indicates that Cinnabon will move to a new location. They did not …
New Zootopia Bus Debuts at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
The new Walt Disney World bus featuring a “Zootopia” wrap is now transporting guests around the resort. We caught the Zootopia bus on the route between Disney’s Animal Kingdom and All-Star Resorts. Zootopia Bus The new Zootopia bus is one of 90 new buses replacing older models at Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to …
Universal Orlando Resort Posts Internal Auditions for Halloween Horror Nights 33
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort has put out an internal casting call for Halloween Horror Nights 33, seeking Scareactors, stilt walkers, and puppeteers. The posting notes that rehearsal dates will be between August 1 and 29, and performance dates between August 30 and November 2. The submission deadline is midnight EST on April 15, 2024. Candidates may …
RUMOR: Halloween Horror Nights 33 to Start in August at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort has reportedly confirmed the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Studios Florida, including a record-breaking early start date in August. Halloween Horror Nights 33 Dates According to an internal hiring ad, Halloween Horror Nights 33 will run from August 30 through November 2, 2024. Halloween Horror Nights show “Halloween Nightmare …
Universal Studios Hollywood Announces World-Famous Studio Tour 60th Anniversary Details
Shannen Ace
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced official details about their celebration of the World-Famous Studio Tour’s 60th anniversary. The celebration will run from April 26 to August 11, 2024, honoring the Studio Tour’s opening in 1964 with “Glamor Trams.” We previously reported on the tour’s current trams getting Glamor Tram makeovers and some sections of the …
Disney Winning Battle Against Peltz With Over Half of Votes Cast
Shannen Ace
With over half of shareholder votes cast, Disney is winning their proxy battle against Nelson Peltz, according to the Wall Street Journal. A few days ago, the Wall Street Journal reported Nelson Peltz was ahead when 20% of votes were cast. Peltz aims to replace Maria Elena Lagomasino on the Disney Board of Directors. His …
BREAKING: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Attraction Poster and More Critter Characters Revealed
Shannen Ace
Disney Parks Blog revealed more musical critter characters that will appear on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as audio-animatronics and the Walt Disney World attraction poster. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Critters The critters revealed last week will play Zydeco music, while this new band will play Rara. This musical tradition from Haiti is often found at festivals and …
BREAKING: Disneyland Plans to Replace Autopia’s Gas Cars
Shannen Ace
According to the LA Times, Disneyland Resort is preparing to replace the gas cars of Autopia. Disney Replacing Autopia Cars “Since opening with Disneyland park in 1955, Autopia has remained a guest-favorite most popular with young kids experiencing driving for the first time,” spokesperson Jessica Good said in an email to the Times. “As the …
RUMOR: Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade to Close Forever at Magic Kingdom for New DVC Lounge
Brit Tuttle
Sources indicate that the Frontierland Shootin Arcade will soon close forever at Magic Kingdom and the space will be converted into a Disney Vacation Club Member lounge. Frontierland Shootin Arcade Closing According to reports, the arcade will soon close, with its last day of operation scheduled for May 27, 2024. Currently, the attraction has operating …
New Gate Painted and Scaffolding Removed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure & More: Daily Recap (4/1/24)
Brit Tuttle
More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024. Daily Recap for April 1, 2024 Walt Disney World …
New Ratatouille, “it’s a small world,” and Bambi Pandora Charms Now Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Three new Pandora charms inspired by “Ratatouille,” “it’s a small world,” and “Bambi” have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the charms in Legends of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure 10th Anniversary Pandora Charm – $80 This charm was first released at Disneyland Paris for the 10th …
Space Mountain Exit Teases Permanent Closure at Tokyo Disneyland
Shannen Ace
New decorative panels in the exit queue of Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland tease its permanent closure and the new version of the ride coming in 2027. Space Mountain Exit In this tunnel of slanted walls, panels on the side are illuminated by blue-green lights. The panels feature space with stars, planets, ships, and the …
Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure Closing for Brief Refurbishment This Month
Shannen Ace
The Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure will close for a brief refurbishment this month. Incredicoaster Refurbishment The Disneyland Resort website lists no hours for Incredicoaster from April 8 through April 18, 2024. It’s scheduled to reopen on April 19. It was last closed for refurbishment for a few days in late November and early December …
PHOTOS: Peter Pan, Tangled, and Frozen Decor Arrive for Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea
Brit Tuttle
New decor for the “Dreaming of Fantasy Springs” event beginning later this month has gone up at Tokyo DisneySea. Dreaming of Fantasy Springs Decor While approaching the entrance to Tokyo DisneySea, we spotted new banners up ahead of the park’s “Dreaming of Fantasy Springs” event, which begins this month on April 9 and runs through …
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Announces Earth Month Offerings Including ‘Pocahontas’ Magic Shots
Shannen Ace
Disney has announced details of the 2024 Disney Earth Day Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including special Earth Month Magic Shots, Animation Experience classes, and a Wilderness Explorer badge. Earth Month Magic Shots Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering five new Magic Shots for Earth Month 2024. Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the park can superimpose characters …
Roundup Rodeo BBQ Now Accepting Annual Passholder, DVC Dining Discounts
Brit Tuttle
It’s time to ride like the wind to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land is now accepting Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club dining discounts. Roundup Rodeo BBQ Dining Discounts When the Toy Story Land restaurant opened on March 23, 2023, it did not offer any dining discounts for guests, …
Former Walt Disney World Executive and RCID Administrator Bill Warren Passes Away
Shannen Ace
Former Walt Disney World executive, Reedy Creek administrator, and founding editor of Orlando Business Journal, Bill Warren, has passed away at age 68. Bill Warren Warren was a business reporter in Tampa and Jacksonville before moving to Central Florida and becoming the first editor of Orlando Business Journal in 1984. He then worked at Florida …
Construction Walls Removed, Scrim Remains on Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
It looks like the refurbishment of Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom is nearing an end as all construction walls have been removed and minimal scrim remains on the restaurant. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment The quick-service restaurant remained open during this months-long exterior refurbishment. Lamps were replaced and then returned on the side of the …
CommuniCore Hall Sign Installed at EPCOT
Shannen Ace
A “CommuniCore Hall” sign has been installed above one of the new EPCOT building’s entrances. CommuniCore Hall The sign is above sliding glass doors and windows facing CommuniCore Plaza. The letters are white and rounded, in the same style as the Connections and Creations Shop signage. “CommuniCore” is larger than “Hall” beneath it. The Mickey …
New Mickey Mouse Ear Holder Bags Arrive at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has a set of new bags specifically designed to hold Mickey/Minnie Mouse ear headbands. Mouse Ear Holder Bags We found the Mouse ear holder bags at Creations Shop in EPCOT. They are all black and feature the retro Walt Disney World logo in white. Ear Holder Tote – $49.99 The larger ear …
Halloween Horror Nights 33 House Construction Underway at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
A Halloween Horror Nights 33 tent has gone up at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights Tent The tent is visible over a fence outside the entrance to Fast & Furious: Supercharged. Rumors indicate the infamous ride will close in August for HHN. The annual Halloween event usually runs from September through Halloween night, and …