Walt Disney World Resort Guests No Longer Receiving Free Souvenir Luggage Tags by Mail

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Walt Disney World has issued an update regarding the souvenir luggage tags and Magical Extras that usually come as part of a Disney Resort hotel reservation or vacation package. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, luggage tags will no longer be mailed ahead of time to the guest’s residence. Guests can still pick up Walt Disney Travel … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity Before 9:00 AM

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UPDATE: As of 11:00 AM, Universal Orlando Resort has issued an update stating they will not reopen later today. For more information, click here. Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have both reached capacity as of 8:52 AM. The parks last reached capacity yesterday, on December 28, and they did not reopen later … Read more

UPDATE: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure at Capacity; Will Not Reopen Later Today

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Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure both reached capacity earlier this morning at 10:15 AM. Back when the initial announcement was made, Universal Orlando Resort expected to reopen later in the afternoon, however they have now issued an update indicating that a reopening may not be possible: Crowds today have been amongst the … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity by 10:15 AM

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Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have both reached capacity as of 10:15 AM. The parks last reached capacity yesterday, on December 27. According to the Universal Orlando Resort Twitter, they expect to reopen the parks later this afternoon. Holiday offerings have led to multiple capacity closures over the past few weeks. Keep … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Cruise Line Releases New Commercial with Guests Shown Wearing Face Masks

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With COVID-19 shutting down the cruise line industry for the foreseeable future, Disney Cruise Line has released a new commercial, one that reflects new health and safety guidelines implemented across the Disney Parks. The commercial shows families wearing face masks throughout the cruise’s common spaces, shown without masks in areas like pools and water slides, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at the Themed Occult Bookstore Interior of Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs

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After months of anticipation, Gideon’s Bakehouse has officially soft opened at Disney Springs today! Staff were out yesterday greeting guests in between training sessions. Select Cast Members were also treated to a special preview of the location. The entire brick-walled locale has been transformed to a mysterious, almost steampunk-style bookshop-turned-bakery. Previously the home of Lindwurm … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Reopening on March 7, 2021 at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has just officially announced the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park this upcoming March. Both Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park remain closed at this time. Previously, Walt Disney World had announced its plans to reopen one of the water parks, but hadn’t specified which one … Read more

PHOTOS: FIRST LOOK at New EPCOT Entrance Fountain

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Imagineer Zach Riddley has given a first look at the all-new main entrance fountain at EPCOT! You can check out some incredible daytime and nighttime glamour shots, as well as some behind-the-scenes action, in the photos below. The past, present and future of EPCOT are all coming together today in one special moment at the front of … Read more

Tokyo Dining Reopening at EPCOT for a Limited Time Starting December 26

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Tokyo Dining will be reopening for a very limited time starting this weekend at the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT, just in time for New Year’s Eve. Tokyo Dining will be open from Saturday, December 26 though Thursday, December 31. Hours are not yet available, however the last time Tokyo Dining reopened, the restaurant featured hours … Read more

BREAKING: Snow White’s Scary Adventures To Be Renamed “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish”, First Look Revealed for Disneyland

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Heigh-ho! It’s off to Disneyland Resort we go for a first look inside “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish”, the newly renamed and reimagined version of Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland park. Walt Disney Imagineering has shared today a video and some photos from inside the attraction. Check out the full announcement below! As we’ve previously announced, Snow … Read more

Permit Filed for Possible Moana Themed Elements Being Added to Lava Pool at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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While no one knows exactly how far the Moana re-theme will go at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, a recent permit may indicate that it may affect common spaces throughout the resort as well, spanning beyond just guest rooms. Walt Disney World has filed a permit for general construction at the location of the Polynesian’s main … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity Before 11:00 AM on a Monday

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Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have both reached capacity for the third day in a row today at 10:55 AM. The parks reached capacity yesterday, December 20, and this past Saturday as well. According to the Universal Orlando Resort Twitter, they expect to reopen the parks later today. Holiday offerings have led … Read more

VIDEO: New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Super Zoom Magic Shot Now Available

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You can now get a bird’s eye view of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the newest Disney PhotoPass Super Zoom Magic Shot!  With icy Himalayan peaks in the background, it’s a fun and foreboding photo op. To capture this video (as well as the accompanying zoomed-in and zoomed-out photos), trek over to the base camp of Expedition Everest … Read more

“The Book of Boba Fett” Confirmed as Standalone Star Wars Series; Coming to Disney+ December 2021

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Boba Fett is back. And his story is just beginning. As teased in a surprise end-credit sequence following the season finale of The Mandalorian, the legendary bounty hunter’s journey will continue in The Book of Boba Fett. After some confusion regarding Friday’s announcement, it’s been confirmed that the series will be a standalone one, and not a takeover … Read more

Fake Orlando Ministry Receives $8.4 Million in PPP Loans, Attempts to Purchase House in Golden Oak at Walt Disney World

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In what is likely one of the weirdest criminal cases to tie into Walt Disney World this year—probably right up there with the guest who brought an AR-15 rifle which had to be stored at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and the VH1 celebrity that punched a Cast Member—another case of post-pandemic PPP loan fraud has … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Hours Released Through March 6, 2021

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Walt Disney World has released operating hours for all four theme parks through March 6, 2021. Previously, hours were released through February 27. Here are each park’s hours from February 28 through March 6: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EPCOT: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s … Read more