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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro thinks Epic Universe will draw more visitors to Walt Disney World, Miral Group CEO says Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be an indoor theme park, and Universal has released a new “Jaws” 50th anniversary collection — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
In a new statement from Universal, the designated smoking locations inside most of the Universal Orlando Resort parks will be removed, only leaving locations outside the park exits. Universal Removing Designated Smoking Areas After previously running the story as a rumor, a new statement sent out to Universal Team Members has confirmed that the designated … Read more
The Sunset Showcase Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is finally receiving a new paint color prior to the debut of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. Sunset Showcase Theater Paint While work for the new Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After show has been taking place inside the Sunset Showcase Theater for a while, visible exterior work … Read more
Duffy and ShellieMay have officially made their debut in Disneyland Park wearing their new 70th anniversary costumes in The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade. The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade with Duffy and More The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade has traveled through Disneyland Park for the first time, and it begins with two of the most anticipated characters. Duffy and … Read more
Mickey and his friends have exchanged their usual outfits for special Disneyland 70th anniversary costumes during their usual march along with the Disneyland Band. March Along with Mickey for 70th Anniversary Mickey and his friends marching alongside the Disneyland Band is a regular occurrence that usually takes place daily in Disneyland Park. However, with the … Read more
Disneyland is preparing to celebrate its 70th anniversary with several new merchandise collections and Walt Disney World has removed all booking details for The Beak and Barrel — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Disney California … Read more
Prior to the beginning of the Disneyland 70th Celebration, the resort has debuted two new Family Adventure Maps featuring cute illustrations of park icons and a guide to family-friendly attractions. Unlike the more traditional paper maps used to navigate the parks at Disneyland Resort, the new Family Adventure Maps are designed in a more cartoon … Read more
As part of the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebrations, the “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade has returned to Disney California Adventure. Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” is a daytime parade that debuted in Disney California Adventure as part of Pixar Fest in 2024. Incorporating nearly 30 characters from a … Read more
As part of the preview for all of the new Disneyland 70th anniversary activities, Cast Members provided a glimpse at the physical key that will be a part of the new Key to Disneyland interactive experience. Key to Disneyland Interactive Experience Disney has described Key to Disneyland as an experience in which guests will, “Embark … Read more
With the early previews for the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebrations taking place on May 13, the resort has revealed a first look at some of the many new food and beverage offerings coming soon. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Food and Beverage Preview The various food items were displayed on tables with orange labels that included the … Read more
The first official closure in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make way for the future Monsters Inc. land took place on May 10, as Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano served its last meal. We visited to take one last look at the restaurant on its closing night. Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano first opened … Read more
A new skit shared by Saturday Night Live (SNL) titled “The Deathly Diner” parodies the new vampire-themed restaurant Das Stakehaus in Epic Universe. ‘The Deathly Diner’ The skit begins with a family of four arriving at the entrance to the restaurant. While the skit does not explicitly name Epic Universe, the parents (Walton Goggins and … Read more
In a tradition matching the past several years at Disneyland Resort, Cast Members are handing out carnations to all mothers at the entrance to Disneyland Park for Mother’s Day 2025. Mother’s Day 2025 The tables for the Mother’s Day flower giveaway are found by the entrance to Disneyland Park, behind the ticket turnstiles and security … Read more
A popcorn cart located in World Celebration in EPCOT caught fire earlier today, with Cast Members quickly putting out the flames. Popcorn Cart Catches Fire View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robert Alcantara (@travelingwithrobert) A video of the fire incident was shared on Instagram by @travelingwithrobert. In the video, the popcorn cart … Read more
In a series of social media posts from multiple sources, a plane with a Gaza banner was seen flying over both Walt Disney World and later Universal Orlando Resort. Plane Over Orlando Theme Parks The appearance of the plane was first reported by a user on X (formerly Twitter), who has since deleted the post. … Read more
As a new addition to the Magic Kingdom character roster, Romeo McGrowl of the Country Bear Musical Jamboree is now meeting guests in Frontierland. Romeo McGrowl As we previously reported earlier this week, Disney posted a video of Romeo McGrowl as a roaming meet and greet character in Magic Kingdom Park. Romeo can now be … Read more