Villain-Con Minion Blast Handing Out Toy Blasters to Guests Who Cannot Hold Actual Gameplay E-Liminator X Blasters
Annie Wilson
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast is now in technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Florida. Part of Minion Land, this is the newest experience to open at the Universal Orlando Resort. At this time, the attraction is essentially under a “testing” phase with the use of park guests. Anyone meeting the rider requirements can experience the new …
Disney Historian Jim Korkis Passes Away at 72
Brit Tuttle
Internationally-respected Disney historian Jim Korkis has passed away at the age of 72 after suffering a series of serious medical issues. Disney Historian Jim Korkis Passes Away Mark Goldhaber, the organizer of the GoFundMe created to help with Korkis’ household and medical bills, shared the news via a post on Facebook. Friends, I am heartbroken …
New ‘Big Hero 6’ San Fransokyo Square Trash Cans Arrive at Disney California Adventure
Shannen Ace
New San Fransokyo Square trash cans have arrived in Pacific Wharf as the Disney California Adventure land is re-themed to “Big Hero 6.” The new land will be completed by August 31 and include updated restaurants, a “Big Hero 6” shop, and a Baymax and Hiro meet and greet. San Fransokyo Trash Cans The trash …
‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Removed from Sony Release Calendar Due to SAG-AFTRA Strike
Brit Tuttle
Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated film “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” has been removed from its upcoming release calendar due to the ongoing work stoppage related to the SAG-AFTRA strike, according to Variety. ‘Beyond the Spider-Verse’ to Receive New Release Date This delay comes as the dual strikes of the Writers Guild of America and the Screen …
REVIEW: Haunted Mansion Meal with Seafood Boil, Candle Dessert, and More at Café Orleans in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Café Orleans in Disneyland is currently offering a prix fixe Haunted Mansion meal with a choice of appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic drink. The meal is one of many Haunted Mansion food and beverage offerings at Disneyland right now celebrating the new movie. Guests can also get a Hatbox Ghost sipper. Haunted Mansion Inspired Prix …
Disney Fails to Get Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board’s Lawsuit Dismissed
Shannen Ace
After a hearing earlier this month, Judge Margaret H. Schreiber has ruled to not dismiss the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors’ lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company. Disney filed a federal lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in late April for “declaratory and injunctive relief.” The CFTOD Board filed …
REVIEW: Braised Beef Poutine Now Offered at Refreshment Port for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
When menus for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival were released, we were ecstatic to see that BeaverTails would be making their glorious return after being missing from EPCOT for 15 years. However, just a week before the festival opened, the BeaverTails were removed from the Refreshment Port menu with no explanation as …
New ‘Loki’ Season 2 Poster Counts Down the Minutes Until Disney+ Release
Shannen Ace
Disney+ has released a new “Loki” season 2 poster featuring the God of Mischief and the TVA’s Miss Minutes mascot. In their 4:20 p.m. tweet, Disney+ stated it is 100,000 minutes until the season’s release on October 6, 2023. The poster shows different versions of Loki running around the face of an orange Miss Minutes …
FIRST LOOK: Completed Tiana’s Palace Marquee, Smokestacks, and Wheelhouse at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Disney Parks has shared a look at the top of Tiana’s Palace, featuring the restaurant’s completed marquee and riverboat-inspired smokestacks and wheelhouse. Tiana’s Palace We caught a glimpse of the smokestacks and wheelhouse behind scrim and scaffolding the other day. The scaffolding has come down, revealing them in all their glory, with “Tiana’s Palace” on …
Dr. Oddfellow Returning to Halloween Horror Nights for First Time in Over 20 Years as Icon
Shannen Ace
It seems Dr. Oddfellow will be the icon of Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida. This marks the character’s first appearance since he was introduced at Halloween Horror Nights X (the tenth anniversary) with connections to famous Halloween Horror Nights icon Jack the Clown. With Dr. Oddfellow returning, Jack may as well. Dr. …
Universal Monsters: Unmasked House Featuring Phantom, Hunchback, Jekyll & Hyde, Invisible Man Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 32
Shannen Ace
The Parisian Universal Monsters haunted house previously speculated for Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida has been confirmed and is named Universal Monsters: Unmasked. Universal Monsters: Unmasked Lurking sixty feet beneath the bustling streets of the City of Lights, the dank Catacombs of Paris house a much darker secret. . . The all-new …
‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ Shorts Series Ends With ‘Steamboat Silly’
Shannen Ace
The animated shorts series “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse,” previously just known as “Mickey Mouse,” has come to an end with today’s final episode, “Steamboat Silly.” The 9-minute short aired on Disney+ on Friday and features the modern Mickey meeting his Steamboat Willie counterpart as he looks back on his old “home movies.” Watch …
REVIEW: New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Cookies & Cream Beignets From Scat Cat’s Club at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Shannen Ace
Haunted Mansion treats have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort in honor of the new film. At Scat Cat’s Club in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, guests will find new Mickey-shaped Haunted Mansion beignets, as well as the Playful Spirits Margarita. We visited the resort to try the new beignets. At Scat Cat’s Club …
NEW Autumn Leaves Ear Headband at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World is getting ready for fall with a new autumn leaves ear headband, which we found at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar (the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop) at Magic Kingdom. Autumn Leaves Ear Headband – $34.99 The ears and headband are a light golden tan color. The Minnie bow is covered …
NEW Bar, Comic-Themed Tribute Store, & Chucky’s Twisted Playground Announced, Dead Coconut Club Returning for Halloween Horror Nights 32
Shannen Ace
Alongside the full list of Halloween Horror Nights 32 houses and scare zones, Universal Orlando Resort has announced other Halloween Horror Nights experiences, including Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar, a comic shop-themed Tribute Store, and Chucky’s Twisted Playground. Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar All Universal Orlando Resort said about Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar so far is that …
PHOTOS: ‘Haunted Mansion’ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Materializes in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
The “Haunted Mansion” Hatbox Ghost sipper has arrived at Disneyland Resort in honor of the new film now in theaters. The sipper will be available at Harbour Galley but is currently available at the Haunted Mansion churro and popcorn carts. The sipper is $32 with tax. No discounts apply. There is a limit of five …
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ and Universal Monsters Houses Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood
Shannen Ace
“The Exorcist: Believer” and Universal Monsters: Unmasked haunted houses are coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood as well as at Universal Studios Florida. The Exorcist: Believer Inspired by Universal Pictures’ terrifying new horror film from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment (in theaters Friday, October 13), “The Exorcist: Believer” haunted house will transport guests to …
CONFIRMED: Dueling Dragons Roller Coaster Returns in Haunted House Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 32
Shannen Ace
A Dueling Dragons haunted house will be part of Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida, as was rumored here at Universal Parks News Today a few weeks ago. Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate The full lineup of houses was just announced and Dueling Dragons: Choose They Fate was among them. Here’s the full …
New Halloween Horror Nights ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Shirt and Glass at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
New Halloween Horror Nights 32 preview merchandise has arrived at Universal Studios Florida to coincide with the announcement that “The Exorcist: Believer” would be a haunted house at the event. The new shirt and glass inspired by “The Exorcist: Believer” are available in Five & Dime at Universal Studios Florida, alongside previously released “Stranger Things” …
BREAKING: Full Halloween Horror Nights 32 Haunted House, Scare Zone, and Show Lineup Revealed
Shannen Ace
The full lineup of haunted houses, scare zones, and a show has been revealed for Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida. Haunted Houses Stranger Things 4 Try to Escape the Curse of Vecna You’ll need your squad to resist Vecna’s gruesome curse. Like Eleven, now’s your chance to stop him once and for …
BREAKING: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ House Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2023
Katie Francis
“The Exorcist: Believer” has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. The house will focus on the upcoming chapter of the Exorcist franchise, which is a sequel to the 1973 original film. “The Exorcist” haunted mazes appeared at Universal Studios Hollywood in Halloween Horror Nights 2016 and …
New Hatbox Ghost Pandora Charm Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has a new Hatbox Ghost Pandora charm available in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom, the park’s Pandora location. The famous Hatbox Ghost was part of The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland on opening day, but the effect of his disappearing and reappearing head didn’t quite work, so he only lasted a few weeks. …
Halloween Horror Nights 32 Team Member Preview Date Announced
Shannen Ace
The Team Member preview date for Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Orlando Resort has been announced. Halloween Horror Nights Team Member Preview Universal Orlando Resort Team Members will be able to experience Halloween Horror Nights 32 before regular guests on Wednesday, August 30, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The preview includes a first …
More ‘Smellephants on Parade’ Details Announced for Magic Kingdom, Scentsy Sponsoring Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Shannen Ace
More details have been released about the new “Smellephants on Parade” experience coming to Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade This new “family-friendly ‘search and sniff’ adventure” is sponsored by Scentsy, the official home fragrance for Walt Disney World. The experience takes inspiration from the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence from “Dumbo” and …
BREAKING: Hatbox Ghost Location Announced for Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has announced the location of the Hatbox Ghost in the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. The ghost will materialize in the attraction later this year and guests will soon see temporary barriers set up for his arrival. Hatbox Ghost in Magic Kingdom Here is what Disney said: “Later this year at the …
New Haunted Mansion Treats Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has announced new (and old) Haunted Mansion treats that will be available throughout the resort this weekend in honor of the new film, now in theaters. These items will presumably only be available for a limited time, but exact dates were not announced. Haunted Mansion Food & Beverage Playful Spirits Margarita featuring …
‘Haunted Mansion’ Director Speaks on Guillermo del Toro’s Involvement on Final Film
Brit Tuttle
With the “Haunted Mansion” film finally hitting theaters after over a decade in and out of development, director Justin Simien has addressed just how involved Guillermo del Toro was on the film, speaking exclusively to The Direct. The reboot for a Haunted Mansion film goes as far back as 2010, when development began on a …
New Halloween Horror Nights 32 Taste of Terror Dining Preview Announced for August
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort has announced a new Taste of Terror Dining preview for Halloween Horror Nights 32, available on select nights from August 10 to 26, before Halloween Horror Nights kicks off on September 1. Taste of Terror Dining Guests can “get your first bite of fright” with this all-you-care-to-enjoy preview of select Halloween Horror …
Donald Glover and Brother Stephen to Write Star Wars ‘Lando’ Series for Disney+, Justin Simien Exits as Showrunner
Brit Tuttle
Donald Glover and his brother Stephen Glover have both signed on to write Lucasfilm’s long-awaited “Lando” series for Disney+, according to Variety. Donald and Stephen Glover to Write ‘Lando’ Series for Disney+ The series was first announced as in development as part of the 2020 Disney Investor Day. At the time, President of Lucasfilm Kathleen …
REVIEW: Remy Liege Waffle Now Available at Connections Cafe for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
During the different food festivals held around EPCOT, themed liege waffles have been making their way over to Connections Cafe. For the Festival of the Arts, there was a Figment-themed waffle, and for Flower & Garden, there was an Orange Bird! Now, for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, there’s now a special …
REVIEW: Greece Mixes It Up With Plant-Based Moussaka at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Greece has always been a middle-tier marketplace for us at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with flavors that pack a punch, however, they never seem to have a stand-out item. That could change this year, though, as they have added a plant-based Moussaka that we’re dying to try! Menu for the Greece Marketplace …
REVIEW: Cheesy Beignet, Crème Brûlée, and More Return to France for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Fans of the France marketplace, available during the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, may be a bit surprised when they take a look at the menu offered this year. Many may call this a “return to form” as several recipes, some dating back to 2017, have made their way back to the festival …
Guest Reportedly Falls to Their Death From Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Justin Giglio
Several reports corroborate a story of a guest falling to their death at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort early Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. Guest Dies After Falling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Reports out of Walt Disney World Wednesday morning detail a tragic scene where a guest fell to their death. Guests on …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Be Our Guest’ Spectacle of Light Show Returns for 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine, First Festival Without New Show
Spencer Lloyd
The “Be Our Guest” spectacle of light show on Spaceship Earth has returned for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Since its inaugural show, the spectacle of light show (formerly known as Beacon of Magic or Points of Light) has debuted a new theme for each EPCOT festival. Festival of the Arts and …
REVIEW: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival’s New Italy Menu for 2023 is ‘A Small Step Above SpaghettiOs’
Alicia
For the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, the Italy marketplace has returned with an entirely new food menu. This tends to be par for the course for this marketplace, as many of the dishes are usually flawed. However, we were a little sad to see the panna cotta offered last year didn’t return, …
REVIEW: We Tried Everything from the NEW Flavors of America Booth at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Hops & Barley has been the standard food booth available in the American Adventure during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, however, for the 2023 festival the booth has been renamed Flavors of America. With a new name, comes almost an entirely new food menu, save for the classic carrot cake. Menu for Flavors …
REVIEW: Japan Marketplace Offers New Sake Cocktail, Spicy Tuna Sushi, and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
The Japan marketplace is always one of our favorites during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Not only are the dishes delicious year after year, but the menu always seems to get refreshed for each festival. Being offered this year is a spicy sushi roll, a traditional Japanese rice bowl, the fan-favorite Teriyaki Chicken …
REVIEW: Brazil Returns to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
Last year, Brazil, available during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, added the Feijoada dish to the menu and unfortunately, it didn’t receive rave reviews from us. Let’s head over and see if they were able to hopefully tweak the recipe this year! Menu for the Brazil Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/27/23): Rejected EPCOT Food & Wine Booths, Disney Death Match, WDWNT: The Match Game
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, rejected EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Booths, the return of Disney Death Match, and WDWNT: The Match Game! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News …
