Disneyland Firehouse Reopens After Months Behind Construction Walls & Scrim
Shannen Ace
The Disneyland Firehouse has been behind construction walls and scaffolding since January with themed scrims up since February. Walls, scaffolding, and scrim are now gone from the fire department but remain up on City Hall. Disneyland Firehouse The firehouse is a brick building with white and off-white trim and stone around the windows. “Disneyland Fire …
New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 15th Anniversary Pin Available
Shannen Ace
While Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated its 26th anniversary this week, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge celebrated its 15th. A new limited edition pin available at the resort commemorates the occasion. You can find the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 15th anniversary pin at Zawadi Marketplace. Limited Edition Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 15th Anniversary Pin – $19.99 The …
More NBA Experience Paneling Removed at Disney Springs
Shannen Ace
More of the themed paneling from the NBA Experience building at Disney Springs has been removed years after the attraction closed. NBA Experience Construction Work began a week ago when crews first began to remove the large silver elements that wrap around the top of the building. Three more of the silver panels have been …
New Will Gay ‘Star Wars’ Merchandise at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
The Star Wars Artist Series: Will Gay Collection is now available at Walt Disney World Resort. This merchandise collection includes apparel and housewares featuring art by Will Gay. Star Wars Artist Series: Will Gay Collection The collection is available in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Will Gay is an artist and designer working at …
New Frontierland Train Station Stairs Open, More Lamps Installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Shannen Ace
The new Frontierland train station entrance stairs are complete and open at Magic Kingdom as construction continues on the adjacent Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Frontierland Train Station Stairs During the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Frontierland train station’s exit stairs were demolished and reconstructed. They then acted as the entrance while the original entrance staircase …
First Look at Completed Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel
Shannen Ace
Tokyo Disney Resort shared new photos of Fantasy Springs Hotel, the in-park hotel that will open with the new Fantasy Springs port at Tokyo DisneySea this summer. Fantasy Springs Hotel Map Fantasy Springs Hotel is comprised of two buildings, the Grand Chateau and the Fantasy Chateau. These wings spread out from the center lobby. The …
Universal Orlando Resort Teases Announcement Date for Summer 2024 Parade, Shows, and DreamWorks Land
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort continues to tease their 2024 summer offerings, including the new DreamWorks Land, a parade, and the Tribute Store. Their latest teaser parodies “Shark Tank,” with a Team Member pitching ideas to the “Jaws” shark in the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. Summer 2024 at Universal Orlando Resort The video’s caption …
Disney Files Permit for Imagination Pavilion Construction at EPCOT
Shannen Ace
Disney filed a permit for construction at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT, sparking rumors that they will be reimagining the ride for a third time. Imagination! Pavilion Construction The address on the permit is Imagination’s 1990 Avenue of the Stars. The permit is for “general construction” and contracts Poli Construction Inc. The company recently worked …
2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates and Details Announced
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World announced the dates and details for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE will start on August 29 and run through November 23. Returning Global Marketplaces include the Belgium booth with Belgian Waffles …
Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit Appear for Special Earth Day Meet and Greet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit are appearing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Tuesday’s special Earth Day character meet and greet. Winnie the Pooh and Rabbit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Earth Day and the 26th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom was Monday, April 22. To celebrate, different character meet and greets are available every day this …
Storybook Circus Ticket Booth Installed for Smellephants on Parade
Shannen Ace
A new ticket booth has been installed outside Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom for the upcoming Smellephants on Parade experience. Storybook Circus Ticket Booth The new ticket booth is in place but still behind rolling planters. It’s six-sided, like the old ticket booth, but otherwise has a completely new design. The …
Minions Plush Available for 50% Off With Qualifying Purchase at Universal Orlando Resort
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort currently has a special offer available for guests to receive a discounted Minion plush. Minions Plush Offer With a qualifying purchase of $30 or more, guests can get the Villain-Con Stuart or Kevin plush for only $15. These plush are usually $30 on their own. They were released with the opening of …
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder-Exclusive Stitch Magnet Coming to EPCOT & More: Daily Recap (4/22/24)
Brit Tuttle
Stitch-themed offerings for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World, new Disney Parks ornaments by Hallmark, and a world-renowned retired soccer player mobbed at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 22, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/22/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt …
‘The Lion King’ Loungefly Mini Backpack Now Available at Walt Disney World
Toni Ferrigno
A Loungefly mini backpack themed to “The Lion King” has made its way to Walt Disney World. “The Lion King” Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 Spotted at Creations Shop in EPCOT, this “The Lion King” mini backpack features Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa as they keep their eyes on some grub. The backpack references the “Hakuna …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Updated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ‘Fire of the Rising Moons’ Fireworks Show for Pixar Fest
Shannen Ace
The “Fire of the Rising Moons” fireworks show at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was updated to match up with the “Together Forever” fireworks for Pixar Fest at Disneyland. Pixar Fest officially begins on April 26 but preview performances of the shows were held this weekend. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge “Fire of the Rising Moons” Fireworks …
New 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Customizable MagicBand+, Magnets, & More
Shannen Ace
Products for the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend are available in MaDe kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort. These include MagicBand+ designs, iPhone cases, magnets, ornaments, and AirPods cases. runDisney Springtime Surprise MagicBand+ — $44.99 MaDe MagicBand+ designs are $44.99 plus an additional $5 for personalization. The designs are automatically shown on gray bands but guests …
VIDEO: Iker Casillas Mobbed During Disneyland Resort Visit, One Fan Tackled For Shoving Someone Into Trash Can
Shannen Ace
Things got violent at Downtown Disney District this weekend during a visit from Iker Casillas, a world-renowned retired football (soccer) goalkeeper most known for playing with Real Madrid. Iker Casillas Mobbed During Disneyland Visit TikTok user @selenasphotopass shared a video of Casillas at Downtown Disney District, at the new stage area, for an ESPN event …
Disney California Adventure Prepares for Club Pixar Party
Shannen Ace
Disney is preparing for the Club Pixar nighttime party in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, which will be part of Pixar Fest this summer. Club Pixar Lighting towers are up throughout Hollywood Land. These towers have black tarps around their bases featuring Pixar imagery. Club Pixar marks a return of nighttime parties in Hollywood …
New Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Loungefly Collection at Universal Orlando Resort
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort has a new collection of Hello Kitty Loungefly bags celebrating the character’s 50th anniversary of her creation in 1974. The collection is available at the Hello Kitty shop in Universal Studios Florida. We found the mini backpack in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Hello Kitty Loungefly Backpack – $50 This fabric …
New ‘Despicable Me 4’ Minion Popcorn Bucket at Universal Orlando Resort
Shannen Ace
A new Minion popcorn bucket has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort in honor of the upcoming “Despicable Me 4.” “Despicable Me 4” Minion Popcorn Bucket – $29.99 The plastic Minion bucket is dressed in race track crew gear. He has a fabric jumpsuit and hat, and rubber gloves. He holds a life-size wrench with a …
Aaron LaBerge Exiting ESPN to Work for Penn Entertainment Sports Betting
Shannen Ace
Aaron LaBerge, the president and chief technology officer of Disney Entertainment and ESPN, is leaving Disney after more than 20 years with the company. Aaron LaBerge to Leave ESPN LaBerge said in a memo to Disney staff on Monday that he had made the decision to leave Disney. This was a personal decision, driven by …
New Hallmark Disney Parks Ornaments Inspired by Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world,” & Space Mountain
Shannen Ace
New Disney Parks ornaments by Hallmark are coming soon. We previously shared a look at the new Haunted Mansion ornaments but Hallmark has since posted an “it’s a small world” and a Space Mountain ornament. Most of these will be released in July. Disney Parks Ornaments Disney The Haunted Mansion Collection The Caretaker and His …
New Shanghai Disneyland Roller-Coaster Layout Revealed
Shannen Ace
The layout of the new Shanghai Disneyland attraction has been revealed, confirming it will be a roller-coaster. Shanghai Disneyland Roller-Coaster The municipal planning map, uncovered by X user @RiverDai1992, shows a ride with a forward launch and a reverse launch. The load/unload station is in the center of the building and a merchandise shop is …
Two More Smellephants on Parade Statues Installed at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Two more Smellephants on Parade statues have been installed in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. The new experience, sponsored by Scentsy, is inspired by the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence of “Dumbo.” Smellephants on Parade Statues This statue is located near the Lightning Lane entrance to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It’s inspired by a colorful …
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder-Exclusive Stitch Magnet, Treat, and Magic Shots Coming to EPCOT
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has confirmed several Stitch-inspired Annual Passholder-exclusive offerings that will be available during V.I.PASSHOLDER Days from May 1 through June 26. Stitch Magnet As previously teased, a complimentary Stitch magnet will be available to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders from May 1 to June 26. Passholders can pick up the magnet at Creations …
Goofy and Max Appear for Earth Day 2024 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating Earth Day and the park’s 26th anniversary on Monday, April 22. In addition to rare character meet and greets this weekend, a special Goofy and Max meet and greet was available on Monday. Goofy and Max Meet and Greet Goofy was in his Camp Minnie-Mickey outfit from the defunct Animal …
Full ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer Premieres
Shannen Ace
The full trailer for Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” premiered on Monday. “Deadpool & Wolverine” Trailer The first trailer debuted during the Super Bowl. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. It’s the third “Deadpool” film but the first as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It involves the Time Variance …
Parents Charged with Child Neglect After Getting Too Drunk at Disney World & More: Daily Recap (4/21/24)
Katie Francis
Parents were charged with child neglect after getting intoxicated at Walt Disney World, rare characters are meeting guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Day celebrations, and the first piece of track for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland has arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, April 21, 2024. …
First Track Piece of Space Mountain Arrives, Teases Innovative NEW Disney Roller Coaster
Katie Francis
The first section of coaster track for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland has arrived on site. Crews at Tokyo Disneyland received the first piece of track, as seen in our photos from April 18. The section appears to be a portion of drop track manufactured by Intamin — a popular roller coaster company …
New Believe in Magic Apparel Collection Featuring Tinker Bell at Magic Kingdom
Toni Ferrigno
There’s a new apparel collection at Magic Kingdom with the theme, “Believe in Magic.” Fantasyland Castle Skort – $39.99 We found this new collection at both the Emporium and Star Traders in Magic Kingdom. The first items is this white pleated shirt with a small castle detail. Disney labels the castle on the skort as …
VIDEO: Updated Pixar Fest Together Forever Fireworks Debuts at Disneyland
Katie Francis
Ahead of the official debut, the updated Together Forever fireworks for Pixar Fest have begun testing at Disneyland. Pixar Fest, and the official debut of the new version of Together Forever, begins on April 26. The show hasn’t been performed since 2018. Changes include a new Elemental segment, featuring Ember and Wade, between the Finding …
RUMOR: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Will Close Permanently in 2025
Annie Wilson
The latest rumor around the Universal Orlando Resort suggests that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently close sometime in 2025. This rollercoaster at Universal Studios Florida is getting older, and is not very popular with guests, which means its final days could be near. Let’s take a look at several recent changes that point towards …
How Does Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Work? Volume 6: Copper Creek and Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge
Jason Diffendal
Welcome to the sixth in a series of articles introducing newbies to Disney Vacation Club. In this article, we’ll take a look at the DVC options at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge resort, so even if you’re not a newbie to DVC you might want to keep reading to learn more about this wonderful resort. Many vacationers, …
Parents Charged with Child Neglect After Getting Too Drunk at Disney World, Mother Hit Several Times in the Face While Children Watched
Katie Francis
Law enforcement stumbled onto a heartbreaking scene in a hotel room at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The parents of two minor children were passed out, severely intoxicated on the bed. The husband had hit his wife in the face, and their children witnessed the violence, authorities said. Robert and Janine Pecha, of Staten Island, New …
Rare Characters Appear at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Day
Katie Francis
Rare characters are appearing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Day. It’s also the park’s anniversary, having opened on Earth Day in 1998. Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from “Zootopia” are meeting and greeting guests at the Tree of Life across from Creature Comforts. The special Earth Day meet and …
Tram Crash at Universal Studios Hollywood Injures Over a Dozen Guests
Katie Francis
A tram crashed on the night of April 20 at Universal Studios Hollywood, injuring more than a dozen guests. The last car of a four-car tram struck a rail, according to a statement given to the LA Times by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Maria Abal, who cited “some type of issue with the brakes.” …
Judge Rules Disney Must Pay Over $300,000 for Effects Used in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ & More: Daily Recap (4/20/24)
Katie Francis
A judge has ruled that Disney must pay over $300,000 for special effects used in the live-action “The Beauty and the Beast,” construction materials are being removed from CommuniCore Plaza as the opening day approaches, and the Space Mountain movie has hired writers — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 20, …
New ‘Harry Potter,’ Nintendo, ‘Jurassic Park,’ & More Hallmark Ornaments Coming Soon
Brit Tuttle
Hallmark is releasing a bunch of ornaments featuring properties that can be found in the Universal Studios parks, including “Harry Potter,” Nintendo, “Jurassic Park,” and more. The Grinch Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! “All I Need Is a Reindeer…” Ornament – $19.99 This ornament features the Grinch patting the head of his dog …
New Pandora — The World of Avatar Merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Toni Ferrigno
There’s a new collection of Pandora — The World of Avatar merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pandora — The World of Avatar Pin Set – $19.99 We spotted this collection at Windtraders in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The first item is an open edition pin set features a banshee …
Opalescent Mickey Balloon Sipper Arrives at Walt Disney World
Toni Ferrigno
An opalescent Mickey balloon sipper is now available at Walt Disney World. Opalescent Mickey Balloon Sipper – $24.99 The opalescent Mickey balloon sipper that we spotted in Disneyland last December has made its way to Walt Disney World. We found it among other sipper and water bottle options in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. The …