Brit Tuttle 
Work on the previously announced updates to the Disneyland Resort theme park entry gates now has a start date, with work to be completed in phases. New Disneyland Resort Theme Park Entry Gates According to Scott Gustin on X, the updates to the entry gates at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will begin with … Read more
Disneyland Paris has announced a new restaurant, Casa Giulia, set to open in Disney Village in 2026. Casa Giulia Restaurant Coming to Disney Village This new restaurant will have “an exclusive concept specially designed for Disney Village and aimed at Italian food lovers.” Casa Giulia is being developed under a new agreement between Disneyland Paris … Read more
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has returned to EPCOT for 2024 with new prizes available for guests to earn. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit 2024 at EPCOT Guests can purchase their game board and stickers for $9.99 at select EPCOT locations: Though not on Walt Disney World’s list, we got ours from Gateway Gifts at the front of the … Read more
A new rumor indicates that the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A. to make way for Pueblo Esperanza, the new Tropical Americas land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will begin before this holiday season. DinoLand U.S.A. Phased Closure According to WDWMagic, sources expect DinoLand U.S.A. to begin its phased closure plans before the 2024 holiday season to … Read more
A second themed water bottle filling station has been installed at Disneyland, this time themed to the willy nilly silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh. Winnie the Pooh Water Bottle Station We first spotted the new station during a visit to Disneyland Park on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The station itself is a bright blue … Read more
Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her role as Professor McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” films and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” has passed away. She was 89 years old. Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away According to Deadline, Smith’s passing was confirmed by her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. In a statement to UK … Read more
Following Hurricane Helene passing through Florida yesterday, September 26, Universal Orlando Resort has resumed normal operations. Universal Orlando After Hurricane Helene Universal Orlando Resort updated guests via posts on X from the official resort account as well as the account for Halloween Horror Nights regarding operations today, Friday, September 27: Our hearts are with all … Read more
Walt Disney World has resumed normal operations following Hurricane Helene making landfall last night, Thursday, September 26, 2024. Walt Disney World After Hurricane Helene The advisory at the top of the Walt Disney World website (and on the My Disney Experience app) currently reads: Walt Disney World is currently operating under normal conditions; however some … Read more
Disneyland park opened late on the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, due to an oil leak in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disneyland Opens Late After Oil Leak Disneyland Cast Members held guests at the Esplanade while cleaning crews attended to the spill. The park was set to open at 8:00 a.m., but was … Read more
Disney has finally cracked down on password sharing for Disney+, as new measures have rolled out to try to convert shared accounts to paid users. Disney+ Password Sharing Crackdown Disney+ began informing subscribers this week that its paid account-sharing options are available, allowing for new ways for users to pay for access to the streaming … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced more closures and cancelations as Hurricane Helene approaches the state of Florida. Walt Disney World Hurricane Helene Closures According to the Walt Disney World website, the following tours and Enchanting Extras Collection offerings are canceled for Thursday, September 26: In addition, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways and Winter Summerland miniature golf … Read more
Walt Disney World has moved to cancel one of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights this week ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall in Florida. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Canceled for Hurricane Helene With Hurricane Helene forecasted to make landfall on Thursday, September 26, the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party happening that night at Magic Kingdom … Read more
A new court ruling in favor of Walt Disney World could potentially rake in millions in property tax refunds from Orange County Public Schools. Walt Disney World Property Tax Refund Decision The decision in Disney’s favor was handed down on Monday, September 23 by Judge Thomas W. Turner after an eight-year-long legal battle over Disney’s … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed its first closure ahead of Hurricane Helene making landfall this week, as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is set to temporarily close. Typhoon Lagoon Closing for Hurricane Helene Walt Disney World has confirmed that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, for Hurricane Helene. This is the resort’s … Read more
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a new update, confirming that Tropical Storm Helene has strengthened into Hurricane Helene, and is expected to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane. Hurricane Helene Though the cone model has not changed since this morning’s update from the NHC at 8 a.m. ET, the 11 a.m. … Read more
Disney Parks Blog has released the full list of food and beverages that will be available for Disney Jollywood Nights 2024 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Jollywood Nights Food and Beverages The Trolley Car Café Disney Jollywood Nights Food Item: Fairfax Fare Disney Jollywood Nights Food Items: Disney Jollywood Nights Beverage: The Tip Top Club … Read more