Henry Taylor 
It’s been a while since our last construction update on the upcoming Disney’s Riviera Resort (part of the Disney Vacation Club). The resort is coming along nicely, so let’s see what’s new. The building as a whole is really starting to take its final shape. The roof is mostly finished, and the outside walls are … Read more
On a lovely Spring day, there’s nothing I love more than hanging out in the parks. Today at Magic Kingdom, we found lots of little interesting tidbits to share. Construction Outside the Park First of all, at the TTC, just next to the ferry boat dock, is this little construction project. There have been walls … Read more
Let’s see what’s going on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! First thing’s first: the Muppet*Vision 3D building has been painted completely grey. They started painting parts of the building a while back, since you could see it from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. I guess they decided they’d rather it be one solid color, however at … Read more
It’s a beautiful morning at the Magic Kingdom! Let’s take a lap. If you’re in the hub at the right time, you can see the trolley all set up in anticipation of the trolley show. It gives you a rare chance to get up close and personal with the horse! Speedway Construction The Tomorrowland Speedway … Read more
Most people’s focus might be on Galaxy’s Edge over at Hollywood Studios, but I don’t let that distract me from what’s next at Magic Kingdom. Construction has been underway in Tomorrowland on the upcoming Tron coaster, a replica of the attraction at Shanghai Disneyland. One of the best views from outside the park (without access … Read more
Kevin, everyone’s favorite 13-foot flightless bird from “Up!”, recently made her way to Animal Kingdom for a bit of exploration. To mark this momentous occasion, Disney has created a drink and a cupcake in her honor. Unfortunately, much like the bird herself, while colorful and visually interesting, there’s not a whole lot going on inside. … Read more
It’s a gorgeous day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are a few things new around here today, so let’s take a look around. Refurbishment Keystone Clothiers on Hollywood Blvd is closed for a substantial refurbishment. It and Legends of Hollywood, on Sunset Blvd, closed at the start of the month. They are both slated to … Read more
The Disney Skyliner line from Hollywood Studios to Caribbean Beach Resort has been in testing mode for the last few weeks. Recently, we finally got to see them running at full speed, and then at full capacity. Today, they were testing the line at short intervals, but we got a chance to see how the … Read more
Let’s see what’s new in the Magic Kingdom today. Care to join me? Construction They’ve still got a couple months of construction to go on the Tomorrowland Speedway project, but it’s starting to take shape. You can see wooden dowels in the ground outlining where the track is going. The dirt has been flattened along … Read more
It’s almost time for yet another Epcot festival! Preparations are underway across the park for the 2019 Flower and Garden Festival, which starts this Wednesday, March 6th. Let’s take a look around the park and see what’s new. This one of the few times of year there’s no display in this front planter. That might … Read more
As I was walking through Adventureland today, I decided to stop by Tortuga Tavern (current home of the wonderful Pepper Jack Pretzel), and I stumbled across a new menu item! Those crafty pirates in the galley have added “Black Bean Chips” to the Tavern’s repertoire. The chips come with your choice of hummus as a dip. … Read more
It’s a gorgeous day at the Magic Kingdom! The Spring Break masses haven’t quite taken hold of the parks yet. I’ll enjoy it while it lasts. Let’s see what’s happening around the most magical place on Earth. Is there a better way to start your day? Construction Updates The Tomorrowland Speedway still has a ways … Read more
Now, “I be done seen ’bout ev’rything”, but I hadn’t seen these Dumbo goodies until today! We’ve seen a few things come down the line so far, but this was the first large-scale release so far. Check out this mix of Dumbo merchandise from the classic film, as well as the upcoming re-imagining. I found … Read more
The last time we showed you the site for the new Swan and Dolphin hotel, “The Cove”, construction walls had just gone up. Demolition recently began in earnest to clear the site for construction. The new hotel is being built on land previously occupied by part of the Fantasia Gardens complex (picnic pavilions, tennis courts, … Read more
Construction will pretty much be a constant in Epcot for the next few years. One of the current projects is preparations for the new nighttime show that will replace Illuminations: Reflections of Earth in World Showcase Lagoon. Here are a few updates on that ongoing construction work since we last told you about it. This … Read more
It seems like the moment one set of construction walls come down, new ones take their place. At the International Gateway in Epcot, we recently noticed a new area had been blocked off from guest access. This area is on the inside of the park, just beyond the security check and turnstiles. This doesn’t appear … Read more