World Princess Week Treats and Souvenirs Announced for Disney Parks & Resorts
Shannen Ace
Disney is celebrating World Princess Week from August 20 through 26 this year. Disney Parks around the world will be serving up special treats, as well as offering some food souvenirs. World Princess Week Offerings at the Disney Parks Walt Disney World Resort Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century …
Three More Disneyland Restaurants to Serve Alcohol for First Time Beginning in September
Shannen Ace
Three more Disneyland restaurants will offer alcohol for the first time beginning on September 12, 2023. Alcohol & Updated Menus at Disneyland Carnation Café on Main Street, River Belle Terrace in Frontierland, and Café Orleans in New Orleans Square will all begin serving wine, beer, and specialty cocktails that day. They will also be introducing …
PHOTOS: Riverboat Smokestacks Installed Atop Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Crews have installed riverboat elements atop Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Palace is a reimagining of French Market Restaurant inspired by Tiana’s restaurant as seen at the end of “The Princess and the Frog.” French Market Restaurant closed permanently in February. Animators partially based Tiana’s Palace on …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Refurbished Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern Reopen at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Shannen Ace
Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground have reopened with fresh new looks and updated menus. Wednesday was a soft opening but they officially open on Thursday, July 27. Trail’s End Restaurant Trail’s End is part of Pioneer Hall, which also houses Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Guests now enter through …
PHOTOS: Scare Zone Sets Arrive in Central Park for Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
The opening night for Halloween Horror Nights 32 is creeping closer! As we eagerly await our next announcement, fans continue to speculate on what other houses and scare zones will be announced. Construction has started on the scare zone in Central Park and stone façades have been added over some of the scare zone trusses. …
Full Menus with Prices For Refurbished Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Shannen Ace
Trail’s End Restaurant soft opened today at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The restaurant closed in April for a months-long refurbishment. It has reopened with an updated interior and a new quick-service menu instead of family-style dining. Trail’s End Restaurant Breakfast Menu Breakfast is available until 11:30 a.m. Entrées Little Cowpoke Meal For guests …
Dates Announced for Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Halloween Overlay at Disney California Adventure
Shannen Ace
Disney has revealed the dates for the Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Halloween overlay returning to the Disney California Adventure attraction. Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT will become Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark on September 1, 2023 and the …
Casa de Coco Restaurant Opening This Weekend at Disneyland Paris, First Look at Miguel Statue
Shannen Ace
Disney Parks has shared a first look at the new Miguel statue outside Casa de Coco – Restaurante de Familia, which will open on July 29 at Disneyland Paris. The Mexican restaurant is a reimagining of Fuente del Oro Restaurante in Frontierland. Disney recently shared a look at detail work on the restaurant. With the …
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Approves Property Tax Cuts for Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors has approved the proposed property tax cuts for the district’s stakeholders, which includes Walt Disney World. During the Wednesday morning meeting, Board Chair Martin Garcia referenced the ongoing lawsuits with Disney, saying it would cause an increase in District costs and taxes. District Administrator Glen Gilzean, Jr. …
CFTOD Board Approves New Reedy Creek Fire Department Contract
Shannen Ace
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors has approved the new Reedy Creek Fire Department contract. The CFTOD Board and fire department reached an agreement last week after negotiations had reopened the month before. Reedy Creek Fire Department Contract The Reedy Creek Fire Department’s union members had originally voted to approve a new …
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Voting Today on Proposed Property Tax Cuts for Walt Disney World and Other Constituents
Shannen Ace
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors will vote at today’s meeting on the proposed property tax cuts for the district’s stakeholders, which includes Walt Disney World. District Administrator Glen Gilzean, Jr. officially presented the FY2024 budget today. The district’s 2024 fiscal year begins on October 1, 2023. The proposed millage rate (tax …
Repainting of Hotel du Canada Facade Begins at EPCOT
Brit Tuttle
Earlier this month, crews were preparing to begin the next phase of refurbishment for the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT. Since then, repainting of the Hotel du Canada façade has begun. Repainting Begins on Hotel du Canada Scaffolding now completely envelops the Hotel du Canada. Disney describes Hotel du Canada as follows: Your journey “north” to …
BREAKING: ‘Fantasmic!’ Closed Through Spring 2024 at Disneyland, Sorcerer Mickey Will No Longer Battle Dragon
Tom Corless
Disneyland Resort has made the decision to put “Fantasmic!” on hiatus through at least Spring 2024 and has announced that the show will return with a new climatic battle between Mickey and Maleficent, although the villain WILL NOT be in her dragon form. Disney stated the Maleficent Dragon figure won’t be a part of the …
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Ranked Among Ugliest Buildings in America, First Look at Updated Menu for Trail’s End, & More: Daily Recap (7/25/23)
Brit Tuttle
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 Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT …
Fog Effects, Dancing Water, and Music Still Testing at Journey of Water in EPCOT
Brit Tuttle
While on a recent visit to EPCOT, we spotted more effects testing in Journey of Water Inspired by Moana as Cast Member previews begin. Looking over the new attraction from the Monorail, you can see the dancing water effects and some fog or mist going off in the lower left of this photo. The effects …
My Disney Experience App Launches Mobile Order Photo Galleries
Shannen Ace
My Disney Experience, the Walt Disney World app, has launched a strange new feature: mobile order photo galleries. Mobile Order Photo Galleries A pop-up in My Disney Experience told us about the new feature. It’s available when in the mobile order menu. You can click on the blue-ringed circular featured image next to a restaurant …
Decorations Go Up for Muppet-Themed Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey Pavilion for 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Brit Tuttle
With the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival just days away, new decorations for the Brew-Wing Lab have now gone up at the park’s Odyssey Pavilion. From a distance, new window clings can be seen in shades of orange, purple, and lime green. Approaching the entrance to the Odyssey, new signage advertises “Brew-Wing Lab …
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Proposing Decrease in Property Tax Rate for Walt Disney World
Brit Tuttle
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has proposed a property tax rate decrease for its stakeholders, which includes Walt Disney World, according to the Orlando Business Journal. This proposal is set to be discussed at CFTOD’s July 26 meeting, where the Board will vote to approve a new proposed millage rate, or tax rate, “levied …
Disneyland Resort Testing New Mobile Merchandise Order Service, Offering Timed Complimentary Parking to Participants
Brit Tuttle
Disneyland Resort is testing a new mobile merchandise order service, with participants able to get free parking. With this service, guests can place orders of $20 or more for select merchandise, and pick up their items same-day at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. Buy Now, Pick Up Later with Mobile Order Service …
Walt Disney World Casting Look-Alikes for Asha from ‘Wish’
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World is casting look-alikes for Asha from the upcoming film “Wish” for an unknown type of appearance at the parks. Asha could potentially have a meet and greet, join the Adventure Friends Cavalcade, or something else. Walt Disney World Casting Asha Here are the details of the casting call from the Disney Auditions …
Happiest Haunts Guided Tour With ‘Halloween Screams’ Viewing Returning to Disneyland Resort This Fall
Shannen Ace
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour will be offered at Disneyland Resort again this year, with reservations available beginning on August 3. During this tour around Disneyland Park, guests will “enjoy chilling stories and thrilling experiences.” Here’s the description from Disneyland: Let your tour guide lead your intimate group through Disneyland Park, adorned with eerie and …
Disney Vacation Club Members Get 20% Discount on Walt Disney World VIP Tours This Summer
Shannen Ace
Disney Vacation Club Members eligible for Membership Extras can save 20% on a Disney VIP Tour at Walt Disney World later this summer. 20% Off Disney VIP Tour for Vacation Club Members A VIP Tour Guide helps plan your day and leads you around the park for a “customizable experience filled with attraction benefits.” The …
REVIEW: Lucky Fortune Cookery Serves New Karaage Chicken Sandwich, Yaki Udon Bowls, Baymax Macaron, and More in San Fransokyo Square
Katie Francis
Lucky Fortune Cookery was the first venue to officially debut its San Fransokyo Square theming at Disney California Adventure. By August 31, all of Pacific Wharf will have transformed into the city from Marvel’s “Big Hero 6.” Lucky Fortune Cookery With so many new and returning items to discover, including the Baymax Macaron, we decided …
First Look at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Map
Shannen Ace
The exact locations of the Global Marketplaces at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have been revealed via the very first maps of the event popping up in World Showcase. Full menus were released earlier this month. Food & Wine Festival Map A map of the Global Marketplaces is on an EPCOT International …
REVIEW: Pinwheel Chips, Japanese Rice Lager, and Hard Seltzer from Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería at Disney California Adventure
Shannen Ace
The Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería in San Fransokyo Square opened today at Disney California Adventure and we tried its two new drinks, along with some garlic pinwheel chips. The former dessert window has become the new Karl Strauss location for the area. Other Karl Strauss ales and IPAs are also available. Food Garlic Pinwheel …
Complete Rundown of Disney Lorcana Starter Decks Released
Shannen Ace
The full list of Disney Lorcana cards was revealed on the Lorcana app today, a week ahead of Gen Con. With all the cards revealed, TheGamer provided the lists of cards in each Lorcana starter deck. There are three starter decks: Ruby/Emerald, Sapphire/Steel, and Amber/Amethyst. Ruby/Emerald With the lists from TheGamer, LorcanaCast created visual guides …
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Billboard from Disney’s Hollywood Studios Now Available as D23-Exclusive Pin
Shannen Ace
The “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” billboard that overlooks Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now available as a limited edition jumbo pin exclusively to D23 Gold Members. It honors 35 years of the classic film. D23-Exclusive ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ 35th Anniversary Jumbo Pin – $25.99 The pin has a red background and silver border with “Maroon …
Full List of Disney Lorcana Cards Revealed with App Launch
Shannen Ace
It’s a big day for Disney Lorcana! The game’s official app has launched in the Apple Store and Google Play store, revealing all of the Disney Lorcana cards. The new trading card game will be available at Gen Con next week. Lorcana will then officially launch at specialty stores and Disney Parks on August 18. A …
PHOTOS: Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería Opens at Disney California Adventure
Shannen Ace
The Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería has opened as part of the “Big Hero 6” reimagining of Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure. It soft-opened yesterday, July 24. Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería The cervecería (brewery) takes over the seldom-used dessert window of Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill. The old beer cart was permanently removed, so …
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Ranked One of the Ugliest Buildings in America
Jonathan Doughty
Disney’s Contemporary Resort, an iconic Walt Disney World building, has been named the ugliest building in Florida by Alot Travel in their list of ugliest buildings for each state, and has additionally made their top 25 overall list. Alot Travel says these buildings range from the “depressingly boring to the truly bonkers.” Disney’s Contemporary Makes …
Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party Debuting on Disney Dream Cruise Ship This Week
Shannen Ace
The all-new Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party will debut on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream this week during the ship’s voyage to the Norwegian Fjords and Iceland. Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party The interactive, retro, color-themed dance party will take place on the ship’s upper decks during “select sailings.” Mickey appears in an all-new outfit, …
First Look at Updated Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern Interiors
Shannen Ace
Disney has provided a first look at the updated interiors for Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern at Disney’s Fort Wilderness & Campground, which both reopen on July 27 with new menus. Trail’s End Restaurant Trail’s End Restaurant has been reimagined to a quick-service restaurant with casual seating. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this venue …
First Look at Updated Quick Service Menu for Trail’s End Restaurant, Reopening July 27
Shannen Ace
Trail’s End Restaurant and the nearby Crockett’s Tavern at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will reopen with new menus and updated interiors on July 27 after a months-long refurbishment. Trail’s End Restaurant Menu Trail’s End Restaurant has been reimagined to a quick-service restaurant . Whether you’re looking for family-sized entrees and sides to bring …
2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Sign Debuts at Park Entrance
Shannen Ace
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival sign has gone up at the front of the park for all guests to see when they enter. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Sign The sign and decorations are in the planter right after the entrance “tapstiles.” This year, the main sign resembles a scoop of …
PHOTOS: Halloween Horror Nights Music Fest ’69 Scare Zone Decorations Erected at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
New decorations for a Music Fest ’69 scare zone have been erected at Universal Studios Florida ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 32. Music Fest ’69 Scare Zone The psychedelic decorations are around a stage in the New York section of the park. “Music Fest ’69” is painted on a panel on the front of the …
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Food & Beverages Unveiled, Plans Revealed to Turn Studio 1 Entrance Into a ‘Hollywood Premiere Garden Party,’ & More: Daily Recap (7/24/23)
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 Monday, July 24, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic …
PHOTOS: Railing Refurbishment Moves to Center of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby
Shannen Ace
Construction walls and materials have moved to the center of the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby as crews continue work on the guest floor railings. Grand Floridian Interior Construction Planters no longer block the view of the lobby directly in front of the Monorail station. A PhotoPass photographer was available in this space when we …
Disneyland Paris Rejected Plans by Imagineers to Turn Walt Disney Studios Park Entrance Into El Capitan Theatre
Shannen Ace
OutsidEars co-founder Ally shared a look at scrapped plans for the major refurbishment of Studio 1 at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. The park’s main entrance bulding will be re-themed to a movie premiere garden party, instead of movie set, mainly focused on Restaurant en Coulisse. Studio 1 Scrapped Plans Ally shared photos …
PHOTOS: Roof Shingles Removed for The Cake Bake Shop Construction at Disney’s Boardwalk
Shannen Ace
The old shingles have been removed from the roof of what was once the ESPN Club at Disney’s BoardWalk as it is transformed into The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers. The Cake Bake Shop Construction While the tower was completely demolished and reconstructed, the lower section of roofing remained for a while. Now the …
Alice in Wonderland Ride Reopens After Second Refurbishment in Disneyland
Jonathan Doughty
The Alice in Wonderland ride at Disneyland has reopened after a second summer refurbishment. Alice in Wonderland was originally closed in early June with fellow Fantasyland rides Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and Peter Pan’s Flight. After a brief reopening, it closed again in early July for crews to complete maintenance. Alice in Wonderland The dark …
