Disney 100 Banners and Medallions Installed on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure
Shannen Ace
Disney100 decorations have started to appear on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. We already saw a platinum medallion at the park’s entrance, now smaller medallions and banners are on the entrance street. The colors of the celebration are purple and platinum silver. Banners in these colors hang on the street’s lampposts. Medallions at …
Extended Queue Set Up, Long Line Forms for Pressed Pennies During Final Weekend of Splash Mountain’s Existence at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Tomorrow, January 22, 2023, will be the final operating date for Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom. In anticipation of a busy final two days, Cast Members have set up an extended queue for the attraction. Ropes and stanchions extend the queue past the still-closed Briar Patch, around the corner to the Frontierland bridge. Tape on …
PHOTOS: Test Seat Backdrop Installed Near TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
A backdrop for the test seats of TRON Lightcycle / Run has been installed near the new coaster’s entrance at Magic Kingdom. The backdrop is visible under the white canopy. The graphic is similar to the one that was used on these display lightcycles previously available outside Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. The same backdrop …
Walt Disney World Hiring Ariel Character Look-Alikes to Portray Halle Bailey’s Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World is hiring performers who look like the live-action Ariel as portrayed by Halle Bailey in the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid.” This isn’t the first time Disney has specifically sought performers who look like the live-action version of a character who was originally animated, but it is the first time that the …
New Orange Bird Tumbler Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Stay hydrated during EPCOT festivals with this new Orange Bird tumbler. We found it in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Orange Bird Tumbler – $29.99 The cup and straw are transparent. It has a shiny orange lid. A silicone orange is on the straw. Orange Bird is on one side with the words “Spread sunshine not …
New Steel Structure Added to Minion Café Structure at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
The first new steel supports were installed for Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida earlier this month and now more steel has been erected. In early December, Universal officially announced that Universal Studios Florida would be getting a Minion land called Illumination Avenue with the additions of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Café. The attraction will take …
New ‘Olu Mel Spirit Jersey and Beach Towel at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Shannen Ace
Duffy’s musical turtle friend ‘Olu Mel is now featured on a Spirit Jersey and beach towel available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. ‘Olu Mel Spirit Jersey – $85 The Spirit Jersey is a burnt orange color. ‘Olu Mel is on the left breast, playing his ukulele and wearing a hat. Music notes and a white …
Lunar New Year Festival Begins at Disney California Adventure, EPCOT Parking Lots Renamed After Characters, World Drive Reduced to One Lane Next Week, & More: Daily Recap (1/20/23)
Spencer Lloyd
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, January 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic …
New Limited Edition ‘100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime’ National Geographic Book at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
A new limited edition National Geographic book celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company is available at Walt Disney World. We first found “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” – $100 The book has a black canvas cover with a …
PHOTOS: Final Tour of Fievel’s Playland at Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone in Universal Studios Florida
Katie Francis
As we continue saying goodbye to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, it’s time for a final look at Fievel’s Playland. Fievel’s Playland was added to Universal Studios Florida in 1992. It was based on the 1986 animated film “An American Tail” and its sequel “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West” (1991). Entrance When entering the play area, …
FULL GUIDE to the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Katie Francis
The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is underway, and we’ve compiled everything you need to know to plan your visit! The festival runs from January 13 through February 20 at EPCOT and features live entertainment, fine arts, cuisine, and more. 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Festival Passport Guests can pick up …
REVIEW: The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine is Back for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Matthew Soberman
You can be rewarded for sampling a spectrum of offerings with the return of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. A listing of this year’s featured dishes can be found in Festival Passports and on signs around World Showcase. Take a Technicolor Tour Around EPCOT The …
REVIEW: New Bamboo Blessings Booth Debuts at Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023
Alicia
New to the Lunar New Year Festival, held at Disney California Adventure, is Bamboo Blessings. This food booth offers a large variety of beers, including two different flights, along with a savoy dish and a sweet snack. Menu for Bamboo Blessings in Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023 Food: Beverages: Is it important …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession’ Returns for 2023 with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
The Lunar New Year 2023 festivities have begun at Disney California Adventure, which means the return of Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession! Watch the video below for the full experience, or read on for a complete description! Throughout the whole procession, a narrator describes the connection between Mulan and the Lunar New Year. The parade …
REVIEW: Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining Introduces Pork Dumplings and Special Cocktail for 2023 Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Menu for Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining in Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023 Food: Beverages: The Lamplight Lounge Lunar New Year Cocktail is also available at Lamplight Lounge proper. Photos of Menu Items for Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining in Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023 *NEW* Pork Dumplings – …
REVIEW: Lamplight Lounge Debuts All-New Specialty Menu for 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Every year for Lunar New Year, Lamplight Lounge creates a special menu for the event. For the 2023 festival, four new items have arrived: a savory dish, a sweet dessert, a beer, and a juicy cocktail. Menu for Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023 Food: Beverages: While Lamplight Lounge had …
REVIEW: Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta Adds Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake for Lunar New Year 2023 at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Taro milk tea is an incredibly popular drink, found in most East Asian countries. For the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival, those flavors that are loved by many have been brought to Disney, in the form of a cheesecake that can be found at Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta. Menu for Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta in …
REVIEW: Kimchi Bokkeumbap, Shrimp Lo Mein and More Debut at Paradise Garden Grill for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
If you can’t get enough while visiting the food booths for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival, then head over to Paradise Garden Grill where there’s practically a specialty feast that’s been added to this location. With five dishes to pick from, three of which are new, and then two new beverages as well, there’s …
REVIEW: Goofy’s Churro Cart Introduces Almond Cookie Churro for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Goofy’s Churro Cart, the one-stop shop for churros while visiting Disney California Adventure, has added an extra menu item for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival: an Almond Cookie Churro. It sounds intriguing to us, so let’s dig in! Menu for Goofy’s Churro Cart in Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023 Food: Photos …
PHOTOS: Disney100 Medallion, Star, & More Decor Added to Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Hear ye, hear ye! The royal 100 Years of Wonder celebration is about to begin. To celebrate this grand celebration, a new Disney100 medallion has been installed on the front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, along with a star topper near the castle’s center, and statues of the Three Good Fairies from “Sleeping Beauty!” …
PHOTOS: Ortensia Makes US Parks Debut Alongside Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for Lunar New Year Festival 2023 at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
After a few appearances internationally, Ortensia has finally made her first appearance at an American Disney park for the Lunar New Year Festival 2023 at Disney California Adventure! She wears a special costumes to celebrate the new year. Ortensia sports a gold skirt decorated with apricot, lotus, and peach flowers, which according to The Orange …
REVIEW: Prosperity Bao & Buns Adds New Pizza Bao Bun for 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Prosperity Bao & Buns is a staple food booth for the Lunar New Year Festival, located at Disney California Adventure. But for the 2023 festival, this booth unfortunately lost the Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun (though it remains at the festival; available at Bamboo Blessings!) but it received a new pizza bao bun to make …
REVIEW: Magic Key Terrace Adds Pork Spare Ribs for 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
The Magic Key Terrace is a location exclusive to Magic Key passholders, so hopefully, you or a friend will be able to enter to taste this special snack created for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival. Of course, if you aren’t, Magic Key passes have been resuming sales periodically, so keep your eyes peeled! Menu …
PHOTOS: Magic Key Exclusive Lunar New Year 2023 Button Now Available at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Magic Key holders can ring in the Lunar New Year with an exclusive button, now available at Disney’s California Adventure. The button shows Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia, to mark the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese and Korean zodiacs, and the Year of the Cat on the Vietnamese zodiac. Oswald waves a …
Accessible Minnie Van Reservations Now Open to All Walt Disney World Guests
Matthew Soberman
Walt Disney World has opened Accessible Minnie Van reservations to all guests, whether or not they require the accessible functions. The vans include seating for up to five guests, along with room for mobility devices for an additional two guests, and a complimentary car seat, which can be used in one of the five seating …
REVIEW: Green Tea Horchata and Coffee Bundt Cake Arrive at Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart for 2023 Lunar New Year
Alicia
If you’re looking for flavors you haven’t tried before while visiting the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival, head over to the Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart for Dalgona Coffee bundt cake! Dalgona, roughly translated to “it’s sweet” is a popular Korean flavor, that tastes similar to caramel but has a bit of a smoky aftertaste. Menu …
Magic Key Exclusive Lunar New Year 2023 Button Featuring Oswald and Ortensia Debuting Today at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Beginning today, Magic Key holders can receive an exclusive button for Lunar New Year 2023 at Disney California Adventure. Appropriately for the Year of the Rabbit (in the Chinese and Korean zodiacs) and the Year of the Cat (in the Vietnamese zodiac), the button features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia. Oswald holds a lantern …
Orlando Records Show Work Moving Forward on Disney’s Lake Nona Campus
Shannen Ace
City of Orlando records show that work is moving forward on The Walt Disney Company’s planned Lake Nona campus in Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal reports. The records indicate that a parcel master plan is being sought “for the development of an approximately 1.8 million-square-foot office complex with office and flex space within the Lake …
VIDEO: Full Test of New ‘Wondrous Journeys’ Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
We were lucky enough to view a full test of “Wondrous Journeys,” Disneyland Park’s new fireworks spectacular celebrating 100 years of Disney. The test was done after the park closed, but we could see the fireworks from just outside the gates. Watch our video of the “Wondrous Journeys” test below. Of course, the full show …
World Drive Near Magic Kingdom Temporarily Reduced to One Lane Next Week
Shannen Ace
Construction will temporarily reduce the northbound side of World Drive near the Magic Kingdom toll plaza to one lane. A portion of World Drive near where it splits between the Magic Kingdom toll plaza and nearby resorts will be one lane from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily from January 23 to 27. There will …
Sip and Savor Pass Returns for Lunar New Year 2023 in Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Disney California Adventure is celebrating Lunar New Year 2023, and perhaps the tastiest way to enjoy the fun is with a Sip and Savor Pass! Passes can be purchased at a pair of kiosks located in Paradise Gardens Park, near the bridge to Pacific Wharf, as well as at Seaside Souvenirs, Lunar New Year Marketplaces, …
Disney100 Matterhorn Bobsleds Banner Lists Wrong Opening Year at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
There’s a new series of banners on the tram route at Disneyland Resort, each one naming a different attraction, park, or movie and the year it debuted. Unfortunately, someone on the design team didn’t double-check their work and multiple banners have errors. Most egregiously, the banner for Matterhorn Bobsleds has the wrong year. The blue …
Lightning Lane Sign Added to Ariel’s Grotto Ahead of Reopening at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Days before it finally reopens, Ariel’s Grotto in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom finally has a Lightning Lane sign. Across the sidewalk from the standby wait time sign is a pink seashell with a clock in it. “Lightning Lane” is now above the clock, which lets guests know if it’s time to get in line or …
Disney Collaborates With CreativeSoul Photography on Diverse Princess-Inspired Dolls
Shannen Ace
Disney has collaborated with Black-owned business CreativeSoul Photography on a collection of dolls that reimagines four of the Disney Princesses as being part of the African diaspora. The collection includes Tiana, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White dolls. This special edition artist series will debut on shopDisney, and at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort on …
Huggies Sponsorship Signage Removed From Baby Care Center and Stroller Rentals at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
The Huggies logo has been removed from the Baby Care Center and Stroller Rentals signs at Magic Kingdom. The Baby Care Center was refurbished in late 2021 to include “Alice in Wonderland” theming. This golden sign outside previously said, “Hosted by Huggies.” It also previously had a sketch of a mother and baby, but this …
Mannequin in Wheelchair Displayed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Store
Shannen Ace
A mannequin in a wheelchair is now on display in the Once Upon a Time store at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The mannequin is a child, on display with a family of standing mannequins who all have different skin tones. They’re showing off some of the T-shirts and hats available in the store. In the past …
New Beaded Minnie Mouse Ear Hat Arrives at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
A new beaded Minnie Mouse ear hat has arrived at Walt Disney World’s that’s popping with style! Beaded Minnie Mouse Ear Hat – $27.99 This pastel blue ear hat is accented with a lavender trim. The ears are covered in purple, yellow, and blue beads, some in the outline of Mickey’s head. The ear hat …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Parking Lots Renamed After Guardians of the Galaxy, WALL-E, Moana, and Finding Nemo Characters
Katie Francis
The parking lots at EPCOT have been rethemed to “Space” and “Earth” rather than East and West. Each section is now represented by a character as well. Earth and Space The east and west trams are now the Earth and Space trams — although trams have yet to return to EPCOT. Signs direct guests to …
EPCOT Parking Lots Renamed After Characters
Katie Francis
The EPCOT parking lots are getting new names. We recently reported on the installation of sign frames in the lots, and Disney has shared photos of the new name signage being installed. They will be divided into two categories: Earth and Space. A new sign is also coming to the auto plaza. The old sails …
Disney Cancelling Low-Occupancy Galactic Starcruiser Voyages, Email Lists Fall 2023 Opening for Journey of Water, Reservations Opening Soon for New California Grill Menu, & More: Daily Recap (1/19/23)
Spencer Lloyd
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic …