Jessica Figueroa 
While the modified Halloween Horror Nights houses are still open for screams and scares at Universal Orlando Resort through Nov. 1, a sneak peek at one of next year’s houses has just been revealed in a Halloween Horror Nights behind-the scenes special on YouTube. Heavily influenced by Eastern European puppet traditions, “Puppet Theatre: Captive Audience” … Read more
Have you ever wondered what goes into the haunted houses you go screaming out of? Take a look behind the scenes of a haunted house at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Join Universal Orlando’s Senior Director of Creative Development Mike Aiello, Senior Show Director Charles Gray, and special guest Greg Nicotero (Special Make-Up Effects Supervisor, Executive … Read more
Today, Disney has shared a first look at concept renderings of Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, the specialty food and beverage location opening soon at Disney Springs West Side. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew will be located adjacent to Splitsville and near the west entrance and exit of the Orange Parking Garage. The overall design of this … Read more
The last of the few of the iconic crossbeams left on the roof of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have been removed. Removal of the crossbeams began earlier this month and has been moving quickly. There still remains a horizontal support and a vertical support with no crossbeams on them. The … Read more
With the arrival of new merchandise at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we decided to check out the Star Wars Trading Post on the West Coast for any new items, and we’ve found a smuggler’s bounty of goods straight from Black Spire Outpost—from mugs, to apparel, to Annual Passholder exclusive items. Let’s … Read more
Amidst the excitement of newly-announced reimagined Walt Disney World entrances, even more devastating news of layoffs continues to surface, with thousands of Cast Members now impacted by yet another wave of layoff emails, part of the already-announced 28,000 Cast Member layoffs affecting domestic Disney Parks employees. Cast Members affected include those in the Entertainment, Transportation, … Read more
Walt Disney World has just announced the long-awaited makeover of its classic entrances, which will be getting an all-new look for the resort’s 50th anniversary! Concept art has been released for the newly reimagined entrances, which will mark the removal of the Cinderella Castle cloud design and “Where Dreams Come True” tagline, which was added … Read more
After debuting earlier this month to a slew of technical issues, Disneyland Paris will be re-introducing their new Standby Pass system to the parks starting Tuesday, October 27. The system works via the app to minimize physical wait times and better manage capacity. Upon its return, Standby Pass will be available at Big Thunder Mountain … Read more
Guests will need to wait a bit longer to take a trip on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom. The refurbishment calendar shows the attraction will not open until January 9, 2021 at the earliest. This is the fourth date change since the refurbishment was announced. Disney had initially projected an October … Read more
Adventures by Disney has announced that all trips are now suspended through Jan. 31, 2021 due to COVID-19. This follows the cancellations of trips through the end of 2020. All-new Private Adventures will be available for booking starting tomorrow. From Adventures by Disney: With the wellbeing of our Guests and team members as our top … Read more
Florida Blue, Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance company, has teamed up with Walt Disney World Resort as an official sponsor to provide new in-person and virtual EPCOT experiences to guests. Registration is now open for A Virtual Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Offerings include a healthy cooking demonstration by Disney … Read more
Ahead of the reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure as a shopping and dining destination—referred to as an “extension” of the Downtown Disney District—over 200 Cast Members from Workers United Local 50 union will be recalled back to work. Details of the recall were published over the weekend by union president Chris … Read more
Deck yourself out in all of the latest Christmas fashions with the new Mickey Mouse Holiday Loungefly and fuzzy sherpa Crocs, now available at shopDisney! Click the item links below to shop—before they’re gone like Santa’s cookies. Mickey Mouse Holiday Clogs for Adults by Crocs – $54.99 Mickey will get the holidays off on the … Read more
If you had an event or wedding planned ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve probably been faced with cancellation fees despite the unprecedented circumstances. However, an investment research firm is now faced with a $1.1 million cancellation fee in light of a 2,200 person conference at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort that … Read more
Passholders can shop the new limited-release Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion collection at Sir Mickey’s in Magic Kingdom park early on October 28 from 9 am to 10 am before it’s released to all Guests (while supplies last). This limited-edition collection includes a Minnie Mouse Ear Headband, Plush, Mug, Pin Set and Hip Pack by … Read more
While Friendship Boats have been operating in the World Showcase Lagoon since EPCOT reopened in July, they have not yet resumed service to nearby resort hotels. They were initially supposed to resume operation on July 29, but now Disney has announced that they will officially resume service on November 1. From the International Gateway, guests … Read more