PHOTOS: “Oh, Boy!” New Disney Youth Sock Pack Arrives at Disney Springs

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After various sock releases, including Toy Story 4 socks and Hercules-themed socks, a new pack of Mickey and friends socks have arrived at World of Disney in Disney Springs. The socks come in various youth sizes (small, medium, large.) The first pairs of socks feature Mickey set against blue and black stripes and the second … Read more

PHOTOS: Show Off Your Credentials With the New “Monsters University” ID Holder Lanyard at Disney Springs

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If you need a new ID holder, but want to still show your school pride, look no further than the new Monsters University lanyard and card holder at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Hanging alongside other Pixar-themed ID holders, the new Monsters University lanyards stands out among the rest of the scare-floor pack. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/8/20 (Superdry Reopens, Coca-Cola Bar Cleaning, City Works Paving, and More)

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Good morning from a sunny and humid Disney Springs. After a few days of rain, lets take a walk through the shopping district to see what is new. The sun was out for the first time in a few days, which was a welcome sight. Guests arriving early this morning were informed by cast members … Read more

PHOTOS: UNIQLO Debuts New Sci-Fi Movie T-Shirts Featuring “Alien” and “2001: A Space Odyssey” at Disney Springs

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Fans of The Great Movie Ride may miss traveling through the Nostromo or watching some of their favorite movie clips during the closing Finale Montage video. However, thanks to a new Sci-Fi Movie Collection t-shirt line at Uniqlo, you can now relive some of your favorite films while at Disney Springs. Uniqlo Sci-Fi Movie Collection … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/25/20 (Stormy Day Crowds, New Vera Bradley Face Masks, Rainy Outdoor Seating)

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Good morning from a very wet and rainy Disney Springs. Let’s take a walk around the shopping district today. Umbrellas and rain jackets were the name of the game today for cast members at Disney Springs. Outdoor seating at Chicken Guy was not usable thanks to the driving rains. Across the walkway at Wolfgang Puck, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/23/20 (Volcom Dressing Rooms Closed, Wolfgang Puck Outdoor Seating, Memorial Day Bath Bombs)

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Good morning from another quiet day at Disney Springs. Today, we took a look at some of the latest developments inside the shopping district during Phase 1 reopening. As has been the situation all week, Orange Garage remains the only parking structure opening early in the morning, with only the eastbound entrance available to guests. … Read more

PHOTOS: Kiehl’s, Francesca’s, Tumi, and Tommy Bahama Reopen With Cashless Payments and Social Distancing at Disney Springs

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After Phase 1 reopening of Disney Springs began this week, several stores in the shopping district have begun to open their doors after initially remaining closed for the first few days. Today, four merchants reopened to welcome guests at Disney Springs. Kiehl’s Outside of Kiehl’s, signs for social distancing and line markers are on the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/21/20 (No Crowds, Social Distancing Markers, Construction Updates)

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Good morning from an absolutely empty Disney Springs. Today, we walked through the shopping district’s second day of operations after Phase 1 reopening began. Just like day one, temperature screening checkpoints were in place for all guests and cast members arriving. Unlike yesterday’s reopening, the crowds were nonexistent throughout the day. Disney Springs security were … Read more

PHOTOS: lululemon at Disney Springs Construction Update (5/21/20)

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With the announcement of a new Lululemon store coming to Disney Springs, and the shopping district’s reopening this week, the future retail location is one of the few construction projects still featuring an active work site on Disney property. Today, just a day after guests were treated to their first view of the future Lululemon … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs Phased Reopening 5/20/20 (Parking and Temperature Screenings in Lime Garage, World of Disney Prep, Social Distancing Markers, and More)

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As part of Florida’s ongoing transition into Phase 1 of the state’s reopening, Disney Springs welcomed guests back for the first time since mid-March. As part of the reopening, guests were eager to see what the experience would be like. Today, we take a look at Disney Springs’ Marketplace and West Side to see what … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on “The Cove” Hotel at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Continues Throughout Extended Parks Closure

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While most construction projects around Walt Disney World have come to a stop during the COVID-19 pandemic, work on The Cove continues. The new hotel adjacent to the Swan & Dolphin Resorts continues to be a hive of activity. Nestled in the corner of land in the parking lot for Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, workers … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on Flamingo Crossings Hotels and Disney College Program Housing Continues Through COVID-19 Pandemic

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Amid the quiet of the COVID-19 pandemic, one Disney construction site continues to push forward. Flamingo Crossings, home to the new Disney College Program housing and multiple shops, restaurants, and hotels, remains an active construction site. The northwest corner of Western Way and Flamingo Crossings Blvd. features several hotels currently under construction. These hotels will … Read more

PHOTOS: Remodeled McDonald’s Near Disney’s All-Star Resorts Nears Completion at Walt Disney World

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Work to remodel the McDonald’s near Disney’s All-Star resorts is nearing completion, despite the COVID-19 pandemic (you can take a look at the old building before it closed last fall in our photo and video tour). The exterior of the McDonald’s appears completed, with all panels having been installed and the signature golden arches in … Read more

PHOTOS: More Facades and Fountain Details Revealed at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT (3/12/20)

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After the new “Ratatouille” sign was installed recently at EPCOT’s France expansion, we took a look at some of the other work happening at the site. Painting of the exterior of La Creperie de Paris is almost completed after construction scrim came down. More Facades further down have also been revealed, with windows and frames … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

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Good morning, World Travelers! Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see what was happening around the park. Does this sign apply just to the entrance or to the park as a whole? The entrance was quite crowded this morning as guests were eager to get in line for their favorite festival kichens. Even Pluto had … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Updates 3/9/20 (Mouse Gear Demolition, Guardians of the Galaxy Solar Panels, Innoventions West, and More)

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Work on the various projects around EPCOT’s Future World continue to progress in various stages. Today, we took a look at some of the notable changes. The breezeway between Mouse Gear and Electric Umbrella is currently being used for some storage of materials. Back near the rear entrance to Mouse Gear, guests can still see … Read more