Amanda Finn 
Construction crews are actively working on the forthcoming Piston Peak National Park in Magic Kingdom. We spotted some metal beams that have been installed in the last few days, and heavy equipment continues to be used on site. Piston Peak Beam Installation Just over the construction walls by Big Thunder Mountain, there are newly installed … Read more
In a newly published patent application, we have a few clues about how the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom may look, including various ride maps. Ride Path We first learned of the off-road track system for the Cars ride in March 2025, but this new patent application (published yesterday, March 12, 2026) indicates there may be … Read more
In the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering on YouTube, Walt Disney Imagineering shares an inside look at their inspiration for the castle aboard the Disney Adventure. Disney Adventure Castle “Nothing really feels as Disney as a Castle,” said Will Hastings, show lighting executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, in a clip shared by Disney … Read more
Soarin’ Across America Official EPCOT Opening Date Announced, BREAKING: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening Date, RUMOR: Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets Will Open Memorial Day Weekend, Quick Turnaround to Placate Fans, BREAKING: Opening Date for ‘Bluey’s Wild World’ Experience at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap … Read more
As Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin approaches its newly announced reopening date of April 8, queue handrails and light poles have just been installed outside the attraction. You can find this ride in the Tomorrowland section of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. Queue Handrails Queue handrails have now been installed, where the outside … Read more
For guests sailing aboard the Disney Adventure, there are twelve collectible medallions you can purchase in the San Fransokyo Street area. Collectible Medallions – $6 The twelve Disney Adventure medallions have different theming, though all have the Disney Adventure wordmark on the back. Four of them are specifically themed to San Fransokyo as the ship … Read more
Guests can now meet Yoshi at Universal Studios Hollywood for a limited time as part of a promotion for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Yoshi is also available for guests to meet at Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. Yoshi Meet and Greet Now through April 13, 2026, guests can stop by and see Yoshi … Read more
Bakso, the first Sumatran tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years in September 2024, is all grown up. Now over 18 months old, this tiger is strutting his stuff at Maharajah Jungle Trek without his mom in tow. Bakso Out On His Own Guests can now see Bakso, who is named after … Read more
This morning, Disney Jr. announced that Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show will be coming to Disney+ later this week. Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show
Ch-ch-changes keep on rolling for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Last week, we saw flame outlines appear on the coaster’s upside-down car, which were quickly filled in with red paint. Then, yesterday, we saw that yellow was added to the mix, and now some groovy orange has joined the color scheme. Rock … Read more
Isle of Java is a Discovery Island area coffee shop that will now open later in the morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Opening Time This morning, March 12, one of our reporters noticed signs sitting in the ordering window at Isle of Java. These signs read “Serving from 9:00 a.m.” This is a change … Read more
In a recent post on Instagram, Bioreconstruct shared some items from a current exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center. He noted that a few of the items were even donated by him. Disney Animation Exhibit While the identity of Bioreconstruct is still largely unknown, we do have a little more insight into the … Read more
In late February, we noticed that many of the storefronts from Carnation Café to Refreshment Corner along Main Street, U.S.A., were fully covered in beige scrim at Disneyland. Now those scrims have been replaced with painted ones, bringing vibrancy back to the park’s main stretch. Painted Scrim The plain scrims lining Main Street, U.S.A., have … Read more
Guests will embark on whole new journeys when Disney Adventure World opens at Disneyland Paris on March 29, 2026. With brand new areas and a rebranded Walt Disney Studios Park, guests can even explore the Kingdom of Arendelle in the World of Frozen section. That includes shopping at the Arendelle Boutique, which is full of … Read more
We are receiving word from our reporter at Disneyland Resort that areas of Tomorrowland at Disneyland are being closed and evacuated. According to OC_Scanner on X, Anaheim Fire & Rescue was called to Disneyland for a hazardous materials situation. Areas Evacuated As you can see from the photo above, Cast Members were lined up outside … Read more
The 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from March 6 through April 27, 2026. This full guide includes everything you need to know to make the most of your visit. Festival Guide The festival guide includes festival marketplace menus and details about culinary demonstrations, add-on experiences, attractions, and entertainment. Sip and Savor … Read more
