Brit Tuttle 
The National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center have issued a new advisory for Tropical Storm Helene, indicating that the storm will intensify and is expected to become a hurricane later today. Tropical Storm Helene In the 8 a.m. advisory from the NWS and NHC, it was indicated that Tropical Storm Helene will intensify and … Read more
A new Disney Cruise Line policy change has updated the final payment date for Concierge guests, as well as the cruise cancelation fee schedule, effective immediately. Disney Cruise Line Policy Updates Starting today, September 24, 2024, the final payment for Concierge guests aboard Disney Cruise Line will be due 90 days before the vacation commencement … Read more
Candy Cauldron has soft reopened to guests at Disney Springs after a month-long closure for refurbishment. Candy Cauldron Reopens Candy Cauldron closed for its refurbishment in August 2024. While we didn’t notice much change inside, we did see that the cash wraps have been updated. The front of the cash wraps are now mostly brown … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has made changes to its queue accommodations system, and no longer requires guests to sign up for the third-party IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC). Universal No Longer Requiring IBCCES Accessibility Card We confirmed with a Guest Services Team Member in the parks on Monday, September 23, that guests who do not already have … Read more
Two new beverages have been announced for Disney Cruise Line in celebration of “Agatha All Along,” Marvel Studios’ newest television series on Disney+ ‘Agatha All Along’ Drinks on Disney Cruise Line Announced on the Disney Cruise Line Instagram page, the two new beverages are a ube coconut latte (left), and an “enchanted” purple lager. The … Read more
With Candy Cauldron set to reopen tomorrow at Disney Springs, we got a look at the menu boards inside, where new options — including frozen beverages with alcohol — are being introduced. Candy Cauldron Introducing New Items The menu will include new “Frozen Glacier” beverages, with the option to add alcohol for an additional fee. … Read more
Harry Styles’ beauty and lifestyle brand, Pleasing, is set to open a pop-up at Disney Springs to promote a new “Fantasia”-themed collaboration with Disney. ‘Fantasia’ x Pleasing Pop-Up Coming to Disney Springs The collaboration was announced via a post on Instagram from the official accounts for Pleasing and Disney Store UK. The 30-piece collection inspired … Read more
Marvel Studios has released the first teaser trailer and poster for “Thunderbolts*,” which releases in theaters next year. ‘Thunderbolts’ Teaser Trailer & Poster The film features Florence Pugh returning as Yelena Belova, leading a team of misfits from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Thunderbolts*” also stars Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, … Read more
Guest transportation via boat between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has returned after a short refurbishment. Grand Floridian Boat Dock Reopens Boat transportation between the resort hotel and Magic Kingdom was initially suspended on September 9, 2024, while work was being done on the dock. The “gold route” boats still ran … Read more
A few changes have arrived at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT: new signage has been installed for the refurbished DVC Lounge, and the elevator shaft designed by Imagineer Walter Peregoy has been painted in a new color scheme. New DVC Lounge Signage New signage for the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge has … Read more
Figment believers, rejoice! A new retro-style Figment head tote bag is now available at Walt Disney World. Figment Head Tote Bag – $44.99 We spotted the new Figment head tote bag in ImageWorks at EPCOT, and of course, we had to get one for ourselves. The tote is a bright Figment purple overall, and comes … Read more
A new manatee friend now calls The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT home after Lil Joe’s previous companion, Lou, was recently relocated. New Manatee at The Seas The new manatee is named Inigo. Today, September 20, 2024, was his first day out in guest view at The Seas. His weight and history have … Read more
The theme song for the new Tokyo Disneyland nighttime spectacular, “Reach for the Stars,” is now available on music streaming platforms. ‘Reach for the Stars’ Now Streaming The latest Disney Parks original song is now available to stream on both Spotify and Apple Music. This release features just one track, the “Reach for the Stars” … Read more
Progress on the Adventureland pavement refurbishment continues in Magic Kingdom, with the work now extending past the entrance to the Swiss Family Treehouse. Adventureland Pavement Refurbishment Heading across the bridge into Adventureland, the pavement by the merchandise kiosks hasn’t changed, with some gray still remaining. The gray pavement edges around the kiosk and the stone … Read more
After nearly a full year, the King Triton statue has returned to its rightful place in Magic Kingdom, complete with a fresh coat of paint (and no more grime). King Triton Statue Returns to Fantasyland After keeping an eye on it over that summer, we first reported on the saga of the King Triton statue … Read more
A new Minions-themed popcorn box is now being offered at the Pop-A-Nana popcorn stand in Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida. New Minions Popcorn Box at Pop-A-Nana The new box is tall and square, rather than the previous round and tall popcorn container offered at Pop-A-Nana. Previously, popcorn was served in this round container with … Read more