New Doctor Strange Spider Bot Tactical Upgrade and WEB Attachment Available at Disney California Adventure
Iain
New “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” Spider-Bots and a WEB attachment have debuted at Disney California Adventure. Dr. Strange Spider-Bot Tactical Upgrade – $24.99 Train your Spider-Bot with an all-new set of skills inspired by Doctor Strange straight from the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB. Similar to other Spider-Bots released …
Harness the Power of Doctor Strange With the New ‘Eye of Agamotto’ Sipper at Disney California Adventure
Katie Francis
In celebration of the release of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” visitors to the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure can now pick up an Eye of Agamotto sipper from Shawarma Palace. Doctor Strange Eye of Agamotto Sipper – $24.79 with your choice of Coca-Cola bottled beverage The sipper is shaped like a …
REVIEW: We Tried The Entire New Menu at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant in Magic Kingdom and It Wasn’t Awful
Katie Francis
We recently noticed that Tony’s Town Square Restaurant had quietly undergone some menu changes, most notably removing the 50th anniversary items and pizza and adding a few dishes. We stopped by today to try out the new offerings. We were given a QR code to access the menu digitally. Antipasti Tony’s Garlic Bread For The …
New ‘Jurassic World’ Apparel, Keychain, and Pin Available at Universal Orlando Resort
Shannen Ace
Even more “Jurassic World” merchandise has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found most of these items at Jurassic Outfitters in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. “Jurassic World” Hoodie – $50 This black zip-up hoodie has the “Jurassic World” T. rex logo on the left breast. The T. rex skull is black, surrounded by orange amber. “Universal …
REVIEW: ‘Dumbo’ Cupcake Makes for a Cute But Mediocre Mother’s Day Treat From BoardWalk Bakery in Disney’s BoardWalk
Matthew Soberman
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and with it has come a new lineup of special treats to celebrate all the mothers out there. BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk is getting in on the fun with a new cupcake themed to Mrs. Jumbo and her child, Dumbo. Jumbo Cupcake — $6.29 Chocolate cupcake with …
Hours Extended at Walt Disney World Theme Parks in Late May, EPCOT Open Longer in Early July
Matthew Soberman
As the summer crowds begin to roll into Walt Disney World, there’ll be more time to play at all four theme parks in late May! From May 22-23 and 25-28, the Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., closing an hour later than its previously scheduled time of 10 p.m. The …
REVIEW: ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’ — Welcome Back, Classic MCU!
Joe Hogarty
Phase 4 for the MCU began with the release of the long-delayed “Black Widow.” It was then followed by the releases of “Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings,” “Eternals,” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Although they were good movies, none of them blew me away (yes, that includes “No Way Home”). If you …
REVIEW: Delicious Mother’s Day Mimosa Cake Returns Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa For a Limited Time
Katie Francis
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching in the United States, Walt Disney World is offering some special treats to celebrate. One particular favorite is returning from last year: the Mother’s Day Mimosa Cake from Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Mother’s Day Mimosa Cake – $7.99 Golden Sponge Cake topped with a …
New Frederick Douglass Display Debuts at Opera House in Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
In The Walt Disney Company’s efforts to promote diverse stories, a new display at the Opera House in Disneyland honors American hero Frederick Douglass. From Disney Parks Blog: As you may know, Walt Disney was fascinated with the life of Abraham Lincoln from an early age. It’s no wonder then, that our 16th president has had …
CONFIRMED: Light-Up Pavement Returning to EPCOT
Matthew Soberman
Just a day after it was teased in new concept art, Imagineer Zach Riddley has confirmed in an Instagram post that light-up pavement will indeed be returning to EPCOT. From Riddley: “World Celebration will be a can’t-miss destination for evening activations at EPCOT. Designed with over 12,000 individually controllable lighting fixtures, the reimagined nighttime experiences …
BREAKING: Parking Lot Trams Will Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27
Katie Francis
In addition to the news that the new version of Disney KiteTails will premiere on May 27, the parking lot trams are finally set to return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom that same day. The trams are reportedly returning to all Walt Disney World parks throughout the year. They returned to the Magic Kingdom in December …
‘Encanto’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Added to ‘Wonderful World of Animation’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Clips from “Encanto” and “Raya and the Last Dragon” have been added to the “Wonderful World of Animation” nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The scene between Abuela and Mirabel was added to the show. The Grauman’s Chinese Theatre also got a floral update from Isabela Madrigal. Luisa Madrigal from “Encanto” makes an appearance. Here …
Areas of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas — Kidani Village to Undergo Refurbishment Through October 2022
Matthew Soberman
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas — Kidani Village will experience refurbishment work through October 2022. Luckily, the construction, which will be able to be seen and heard at the resort during daytime hours, will not force any of the hotel’s amenities to close completely. The Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center, The Barbeque Pavilion, and the …
America Chavez & Scarlet Witch Meet-and-Greets, New Spider-Bot, and Magic Shots Debut Today for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
With “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” finally hitting movie screens, new experiences and merchandise themed to the Marvel Studios film are coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Things are becoming strange at Avengers Campus, and you never know who you’ll run into from the Multiverse. Starting today at Disney California Adventure park, for a …
Disney KiteTails to Hold Final Scheduled Shows on May 26 Before Unscheduled Performances with No Ground Performers Begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
Love it or hate it (or duck from it), if you’ve been wanting to catch a performance of Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, May 26 is your last chance to plan for it. The show will hold its final scheduled performances on that day, with the show moving to unscheduled times on May 27. …
New ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ America Chavez Jean Jacket Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Guests can now cosplay or DisneyBound America Chavez, who will make her first MCU appearance in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” with this jean jacket available at Walt Disney World. America Chavez Jean Jacket – $49.99 The jacket is a recreation of the one she wears in the film and similar to what she …
Pathways Continue to Develop Around TRON Lightcycle Run, Final Towers Removed from Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in the Magic Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
For months, Tomorrowland has been the center of a lot of construction work at the Magic Kingdom, and today is no exception. Let’s see what’s new! We’ll start our tour at TRON Lightcycle / Run, where, with the canopy fully installed above, attention has turned to the ground below. A construction worker was sighted working …
Kevin from ‘Up’ Once Again Roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Kevin from “Up” is once again roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom, after returning in January for a stationary “sighting.” We caught Kevin entering the park from next to the Discovery Island stage. She walks among guests, with Wilderness Explorer handlers. She made a loop over to the Caravan Theater. Cast Members indicated that Kevin does not …
Pathway Leading to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone Closed for Pavement Work at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
The main pathway leading to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida has closed for continued pavement work. Team Members were happy to direct us. There are also signs indicating which way to go to reach certain attractions. Blue construction walls blocked the usual path. Instead, guests can cut through Central Park to reach E.T. …
New EPCOT Concept Art Released, Pre-Arrival Discounts Confirmed for MagicBand+, KiteTails Showtimes Removed From Calendar, and More: Daily Recap (5/5/22)
Katie Francis
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, May 5, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic …
Merchandise Roundup 5/2/2022: Weighted Groot Plush, Pride Pins, Doctor Strange Tees, Spider-Man Magnets, and More
Shannen Ace
Welcome to the merchandise roundup for May 2, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. This week we visited Disney Springs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT; …
Signs Added to Magic Kingdom Hub Advertising Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories
Shannen Ace
Signs have been added to the hub at Magic Kingdom advertising the new Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories virtual feature. The signs are in some of the planters throughout the hub. The signs have giant blue gems on top, matching the decorations on Cinderella Castle. There is a QR code guests can scan to access …
Former CEO Bob Iger Buys Stock in Funko, Becomes Advisor to the Board
Katie Francis
When former CEO Bob Iger retired as Chairman of the Board at Disney, his final position within the company, he discussed focusing on personal investments for the future. It seems his latest venture has brought him to the toy industry, as he teamed up with eBay and others to purchase 25% of stock in Funko. …
JoJo Siwa Rides Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind With Josh D’Amaro and Jeff Vahle at EPCOT
Katie Francis
Former Nickelodeon child actor JoJo Siwa visited EPCOT to check out Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind during the ongoing previews. She was joined by the Walt Disney World President, Jeff Vahle, and the Chairman of Disney Parks, Josh D’Amaro. Vahle posted photos with Siwa outside the new attraction on his Instagram account. He also …
First Look at New Stage Screen and Cast for ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!’ Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Katie Francis
Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro has shared a photo on his Instagram from cast rehearsals for “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond,” coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Though we’ve seen concept art before, this is the first full look at the new technology for the show. The large LED screen behind the cast will …
Prime Parking Drops Back Down to $50 at Universal Orlando Resort
Shannen Ace
Prime parking at Universal Orlando Resort is once again $50. It has been going up and down between $50 and $60 since the holidays. Regular parking is still $27. Bus and RV parking is $32. Shannen Michaelsen
New ‘Star Wars’ Vera Bradley Collection Lands at Disney Springs
Shannen Ace
May the 4th brought us some new styles from a galaxy far, far away to Vera Bradley at Disney Springs with the launch of new Star Wars items! For the occasion, items in three new Star Wars prints debuted: Far, Far Away, Far Far Away Light Vs. Dark, and Far, Far Away Medallion. A photo …
New Peter Pan’s Flight Ride Vehicle Resin Figure by Kevin & Jody Takes Off at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
If you love taking off for Neverland on Peter Pan’s Flight, there’s a new figure at Walt Disney World that’s perfect for the kid in all of us. Peter Pan’s Flight Resin Figure — $99.00 The figure by Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily is a replica of the pirate ship-themed vehicles that guests ride in …
New ‘Valley of Mo’ara,’ ‘Explore,’ and Mystery Pin Set Soar into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 5th Anniversary of Pandora
Matthew Soberman
Greetings from Pandora! Keeping up with the latest release of merchandise, a new batch of pins has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in celebration of the land’s 5th anniversary, which is May 27. Let’s take a look! Pandora Mystery Pin Collection — $17.99 First up is this mystery pin collection, which features pins resembling patches …
Kick Off Your Avengers Campus Adventure With the New Kombucha Orange Passion Mimosa From Pym Test Kitchen at Disney California Adventure
Katie Francis
We’re always on the lookout for new things to try at Disney California Adventure, so when we heard Pym Test Kitchen in Avengers Campus had added a mimosa, we headed right over. It’s not just for breakfast, either, you can pick one up all day long. Flying Embers Hard Kombucha Orange Passion Mimosa – $12 …
New Camouflage Tote Bag Available at Universal Orlando Resort
Shannen Ace
A new Universal Studios-branded camouflage tote bag is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. Camouflage Tote – $38 The tote is camouflage with solid green handles. “Universal Studios” is embroidered in white on the center of one side. It zips closed, but there are gaps on the ends. The interior is white and green. We found …
New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Sand Sculpture Pops Up at Downtown Disney District
Katie Francis
A new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” sand sculpture has been added to Downtown Disney District in promotion of the new Disney+ series premiering on May 27. The artwork has two sand signs, one reading “Disney+” and the other with the logo for the series. The medium is rather appropriate for the Tatooine setting. A figure, presumably Kenobi …
New Moana Doll to Join Disney Designer Collection on May 10
Shannen Ace
Moana will be the next princess featured as a limited edition doll in the Disney Designer Collection. The doll will be available for purchase on shopDisney on May 10, 2022. She will be available on May 10 at 7:00 a.m. PT on shopDisney. The Moana doll is designed by Nontra Null. Moana wears a ballgown …
New Retro Tomorrowland Keychain Available at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
A new keychain inspired by Tomorrowland is now available at Disneyland Resort. Tomorrowland Keychain – $11.99 The keychain is silver, with an atom design. “Tomorrowland” is across the atom. It has a key ring and a lobster claw clip. Check out this new Tomorrowland shirt and this new Tomorrowland Minnie ear headband. Shannen Michaelsen
BREAKING: Japan Will Ease Border Restrictions in June, Possibly Allowing for the Return of International Tourists at Tokyo Disney Resort
Katie Francis
According to Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the nation is preparing to ease border restrictions this June. Kyodo News reports that the new rules would be similar to other G7 nations, which include France, the UK, Canada, and the United States. This seems to mean that international tourists will once again be able to travel …
Staircases Continue to be Dismantled During Refurbishment of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Shannen Ace
Construction continues on The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort as new Disney Vacation Club Resort Studios are created. Scaffolding surrounds this building and the staircase at one end has been completely dismantled. Even the staircase supports are now gone. The roof of the staircase remains. Shingles have been removed from some areas. The weather-proof …
Work About to Begin on Second Stormalong Bay Bridge at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Shannen Ace
As part of the major refurbishment of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, the walking bridges at Stormalong Bay are being refurbished. The bridges closed in March. In April, walls, scaffolding, and tarps completely surrounded one bridge. This bridge remains blocked from view as work continues. Construction walls are now going up next to the second bridge, …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/5/22): Celebrating Sci-Fi Dine-In with DFB and ITM Headlines, Cornac the Magnificent, Orbiting Oreos Mixology, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, Liquid Magic, “Who Wants to Win A Lot of Corbucks?”, Cornac the Magnificent, and more! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that …
RUMOR: Universal’s Superstar Parade to End This Month, Character Float Meet-and-Greets to Continue Through August at Universal Studios Florida
Matthew Soberman
If you’re a fan of Universal’s Superstar Parade, be sure to head to Universal Studios Florida soon, as the parade is rumored to have its final performances this month. Sources have reported to Universal Parks News Today that Team Members were notified of the end of the run. As of the writing of this article, …
Four Themed Merchandise Collections Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT
Matthew Soberman
Lucky guests are blasting off as previews of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are underway at EPCOT, and now four new merchandise collections have been revealed for the Treasures of Xandar shop: Heroes of Xandar, Guardians of the Galaxy: Through the Eyes of Peter Quill, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Honorary Guardians, …