Staff Writer 
Just a few days ago, after months of observing its construction, the canopy framework was completed on TRON Lightcycle / Run. Now, temporary structures supporting the framework are in the process of being removed. Large, brown temporary structures supported the integrity canopy frame as it was pieced together by construction crews. Though there are many … Read more
So let’s start out this report as we have been for the last couple, a fact you may or may not know about Spaceship Earth: Believe it or not, the geodesic sphere weighs 16,000,000 pounds (that’s 72,574,779 kilograms or 11,428,571 stone) — that may be with or without guests, but we’ll assume without! Well, driving … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, March 27, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Join us for a tour of a renovated room at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, which finally reopened on March 22nd after a year-long closure. The resort rooms comfortably sleep four adults and now have a much more efficient design that allows for more space all around. The renovated All-Star Movies rooms now feature a queen-size … Read more
After filing for a series of permits last month, Walt Disney Imagineering has filed three new permits for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the upcoming interactive hotel near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The first permit in this series is for “low voltage installation and termination of system controls and antennas” to be completed … Read more
The other day, it was announced that Disneyland has unveiled plans for a theme park expansion project along with possible new retail stores, hotels, and parking. In those plans, the often fan-requested theme park recreation of Wakanda from Marvel’s Black Panther seems to be present. With many new lands and attractions coming to Tokyo DisneySea … Read more
Whether you’re on a plant-based diet or want a break from typical theme park fare, Thunder Falls Terrace is cooking up a dish featuring jackfruit. We went to the barbecue restaurant to see if this dish is a tasty, healthier alternative to the burgers and corn dogs around the parks. Though the restaurant is known … Read more
We have been keeping a close eye on the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Magic Kingdom area resort has many changes coming down the pipeline including Moana-themed rooms, a new Great Ceremonial House, and a new Monorail station. We swung by the tropical oasis to take a peek at the latest progress … Read more
After seemingly having paused for the entire week, exterior work has picked back up today at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Additional blue plastic sheathing has been added to the entrance façade, which serves as a barrier against the harsh Central Florida weather. Sheathing has now been applied along the entire length … Read more
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa recently debuted brand new rooms and a new color scheme as part of the resort’s extensive makeover. Painting began on The Carriage House, which includes the main lobby and quick-service dining location, about two weeks ago. We stopped by to check on the progress and found that the painting … Read more
After reporting on the new lockers at the Jurassic Park Discovery Center that will serve guests riding the soon-to-debut VelociCoaster, we saw today that the lockers received new decals in preparation of the attraction’s opening. These large, digital lockers that will utilize a guest’s park tickets to open just received the addition of decals, outfitting … Read more
Hello from a hot but beautiful day here at EPCOT! We came to check in on the many construction projects here, and see what new updates we could find. Let’s get started! Pavement work continues on the right side as you enter the park and pass under Spaceship Earth. With a tarp covering the area, … Read more
The Walt Disney Company is hiring a Principal Fireworks Designer at Walt Disney World. A job listing for the role was posted on disneycareers.com. With fireworks and nighttime spectaculars hopefully continuing later this year in some capacity (we’re especially looking at you, Harmonious), Walt Disney World is looking for a leader to direct all the special … Read more
Hello from another lovely but hot day at the Magic Kingdom! We had a quiet day overall, but still found some fun things to show you. Let’s get started! A bit more progress has been made on the Cinderella Castle Stage since our last update. The left side has been completely covered in metal grate, … Read more
Hey everyone and as promised in my last photo report, another fun fact about Spaceship Earth that you may or may not know: The big ball has actually had 4 different narrators since it opened, and they were, Lawrence Dobkin, Walter Cronkite, Jeremy Irons and now Dame Judi Dench. Who knows, maybe after the refurbishment … Read more
New COVID-19 guidance for theme parks has been released by the State of California. The 13-page document details the state’s expectations for theme parks like Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood. Five key prevention practices are outlined. physical distancing to the maximum extent possible use of face coverings by workers (where respiratory protection … Read more
