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The Shanghai Disney Resort will be closing its doors once again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The park will close on March 21, 2022 until further notice. Last week, the resort started reducing crowd capacity and suspended indoor shows amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. China is facing its worst wave of COVID since … Read more
Here’s a first look at a brand new offering for Easter this year! The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers springtime treats. When entering Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa from the Monorail, a bunny-shaped sign advertises The Grand Cottage. It will be open daily through April 18, from 9:30 a.m. … Read more
Poseidon’s Fury will be closed for the rest of the day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Poseidon’s Fury finally reopened last week after being closed for two years. But today, the attraction is down, due to reasons unknown. The Team Members told us the attraction will be closed for the day but “should be open … Read more
The construction walls that have become so familiar at EPCOT now point the way to the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction, which is expected to open at the end of May. Work continues on the Connections Café and Eatery. Imagineer Zach Riddley showed us more concept art for the new café. A … Read more
We tried the new Pretzel Bread Pudding from Sommerfest at the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT. Sommerfest Pretzel Bread Pudding – $4.79 We thoroughly enjoyed the Pretzel Bread Pudding! The sweet icing plus a bit of salt from the caramel complement each other nicely. We appreciated that the dish uses caramel sparingly. We don’t get much … Read more
Earlier this week, we observed that one section of the canopy at TRON Lightcycle/Run is nearing completion. Now we have a closer look at the interesting interior pattern of the canopy. As we zoom into the structure’s interior, a pattern on the canopy becomes visible. The pattern represents the Grid from “TRON,” which is described … Read more
A new set of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” mix and match pins are now available at Disneyland at the 20th Century Music Company. Limited Edition “Spider-Man” Mix and Match Pin Set – $59.99 There are four pins: Spider-Man in his black suit, the torso and head of Spider-Man in his red and gold suit, his gold spider … Read more
We stopped by Palace Deli & Market at Universal Studios Hollywood to pick up some puppy chow. Keep on reading for our review of these new “The Secret Life of Pets” snacks. Max’s Puppy Chow – $4.99 There are two varieties of Max’s Puppy Chow – dark and light. They both taste exactly the same … Read more
We stopped into Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT to try two Vegan dishes and the new Pluto Petit Cake. Jackfruit Gyro – $9.99 with Plant-based Tzatziki The Jackfruit Gyro is a grab-and-go option at Sunshine Seasons. The gyro was interesting. You can tell this isn’t meat, but it’s trying to be. It’s too salty and almost … Read more
Work progresses slowly on Toy Story Midway Mania store, which possibly will be rethemed as Jessie’s Trading Post. At the end of last month, scrim covered these doors. The walls have been repainted recently. This store is likely being rethemed as Jessie’s Trading Post. Walks now extend to the outside of the building, possibly indicating … Read more
We visited Disney’s Contemporary Resort today and noted that the front desk and the seating area outside of Steakhouse 71 is closed off with black curtains. The curtains extend across the front desk area and towards Steakhouse 71. Signs indicate that the area is being refurbished for guests’ future enjoyment. The lobby at Disney’s Contemporary … Read more
A new pastel Mickey bag has arrived at Disneyland, just in time for spring. We found it at Los Feliz Five & Dime in Disney California Adventure Park. Mickey Shoulder Bag – $34.99 The bag is a pastel blue color. An embroidery of a smiling Mickey Mouse is on the front pocket. There is also … Read more
We stopped by Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter to try some of the new menu items at the Scat Cat’s Club. Scat Cat’s Club is located off Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter lobby. We decided to try two appetizers and three drinks on this most recent visit. We ordered Scat Cat Beignets, an … Read more
A new “America on Parade” varsity jacket has joined the Vault Collection in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. “America on Parade” ran from 1975 to 1976 at Disneyland and Walt Disney World to celebrate America’s bicentennial. “America on Parade” Jacket – $99.99 This varsity jacket throws back to the early days … Read more
We stopped by the Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to try the treats in the unique Grand Easter Box. The Grand Combo Box – $50.00 When you purchase the Grand Box, you get five items for $50. One of the items, the Grand Floridian logo sugar cookie, is exclusive to the box. … Read more
We spotted this new swappable Tomorrowland PopSocket set in the Emporium on a recent shopping trip at Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland PopSocket Set – $24.99 This Tomorrowland-themed PopSocket set comes with two phone grips that the user can swap out. The blue grip has the logo from the Tomorrowland movie, also representing 1950’s Tomorrowland at Disneyland. … Read more
