Jessica Figueroa 
During today’s COVID-19 update, Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, will supposedly be giving an update on theme park reopenings tomorrow. That’s why we’re being very stubborn about some industries in the state that I know are eager to get guidelines. Tomorrow, Dr. Ghaly will update you … Read more
Disney Park Pass reservations for Magic Kingdom are fully booked on December 25 for theme park ticket guests and Disney Resort guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom still have availability. Magic Kingdom is still available for Annual Passholders at this time. The Park Pass reservation calendar was recently extended through early January … Read more
The Coalition of Resort Labor Unions has reached out directly to Governor Gavin Newsom regarding the reopening of Disneyland Resort. In their communication, they thank him for his leadership on the COVID-19 crisis. While the coalition was not convinced that it was safe to reopen the parks on Disney’s timetable back in June 2020, since … 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 2, 2021 at the earliest. This is the fourth date change since the refurbishment was announced. Disney had initially projected an October … Read more
With crowding becoming an increasing problem at the parks, especially with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it seems Disney is looking to expand virtual queues across the Walt Disney World theme parks. Currently, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is the only attraction that utilizes the “Boarding Group” virtual queue procedure, but there are two more … Read more
Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary is fast approaching, but you would never think it considering the mass layoffs and project delays taking place throughout the parks and resorts. While we’ve been following construction on TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom—now making progress on its massive illuminated canopy—sources indicate that most, if not all, … Read more
Hours have finally been released for the Walt Disney World theme parks through the start of the New Year, and given the year we’ve had so far, there are many looking forward to ringing in 2021. However, we’re still not in the clear of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, meaning every upcoming holiday will have to … Read more
Following a visit from Orange County health officials to observe the new COVID-19 protocols the resort has put into place, Disneyland is implementing several additional recommendations from the state, including placing social distancing markers outside restrooms, installing more hand sanitizing stations at attractions, and adding Spanish language signs with health and safety information. Today, we … Read more
It’s time for the Most Happiest Coffee on Earth! This year’s newest Starbucks Disney Parks collection is finally rolling out to stores, and we can’t wait to get our hands on every design. Yesterday, we saw the debut of the Disney California Adventure-themed mug, featuring one of the first mentions of Avengers Campus on any … Read more
Need another ghoulish accessory for your wardrobe? Foolish Mortals can get their hands on the newest Dooney & Bourke featuring the popular wallpaper pattern from The Haunted Mansion on October 19 in Disney Springs. These handbags will be available at World of Disney. Given the high demand for Dooneys, a virtual queue may be in … Read more
Happy New Year! Park hours have just been posted for the Walt Disney World theme parks through Saturday, January 2, 2021. Hours for the parks through January 2 are as follows: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EPCOT: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Animal Kingdom: … Read more
Official news on Walt Disney World vanity license plates has been released! For the first time ever, a specialty Walt Disney World Resort license plate is available for purchase in honor of the resort’s 50th anniversary. Proceeds of the license plate will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney has a longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish, dating back … Read more
Following a challenge on the Disney Parks Blog, the Jedi weapon of Cal Kestis — Padawan survivor of Order 66 and starring hero of 2019’s critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game — will make its way to Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge later next year. Cal’s will be the first lightsaber offered at Dok’s … Read more
Last month, a soft plastic divider was added to one car on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. That later evolved to a hard Plexiglass divider, one that would provide slightly more visibility—albeit still hindered by glare. Now, in a statement released by Disney, it appears these dividers are soon … Read more
The fan-favorite Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop will be reopening this weekend for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders to shop around for graphics, signage, props, and displays from past events at Universal. The Prop Shop will be open for two days only—Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Will you be stopping in for … Read more
Walt Disney World has updated verbiage on their “Know Before You Go” landing page to further stress the importance of properly wearing a face mask in the parks and throughout property. If guests are unable to commit to wearing acceptable face coverings over their nose and mouth at all times, Disney asks that they simply … Read more
