BREAKING: Halloween Decor, Cavalcade, and More Coming to the Magic Kingdom on September 15; Guests Allowed to Wear Costumes

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Walt Disney World has just announced modified Halloween happenings throughout the Magic Kingdom for the upcoming Fall season, including the option to wear costumes for the first time ever (outside of the usual exception made for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!) From the Disney Parks Blog: From Sept. 15 to Oct. 31 you are sure to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Trading Outpost Collection Lands at Target on August 30

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Thanks to a new collaboration by Star Wars and Target, you no longer have to travel to Batuu to get your hands on some Galaxy’s Edge merchandise. New toys, apparel, and other products inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the popular Star Wars-themed land at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, are landing this week only at Target (in … Read more

VIDEO: NBA Referees Begin March Against Racism and Police Brutality Today at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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A wildcat strike is currently taking place at Walt Disney World, which is not only the Most Magical Place on Earth, but also an icon of conformism, making the past day inside the NBA bubble a historic one. This morning, the NBA referees began their march against racism in support of the NBA players from … Read more

PHOTOS: New Directional Signage Installed for Upcoming Grand Floridian Walkway at the Magic Kingdom

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With the upcoming walkway and bridge to the Magic Kingdom from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa nearly completed, new directional signage has been added to the entrance of the park. A lamppost now features directions for the Grand Floridian Walkway along with directions to the Ferryboat and the Disney Resort bus terminal. The arrow … Read more

Disneyland Paris Announces Modified Offerings for “Disney’s Halloween Festival” 2020

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Disney’s Halloween Festival is back at Disneyland Paris from September 26 to November 1, 2020. The Disneyland Paris website has since been updated with details on the special activities, character greetings, and decor that will abound with the start of the season. Given the current Health & Safety guidelines throughout the resort, offerings are understandably … Read more

Disney Issues Statement Regarding Removal of Splash Mountain’s “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” From Disneyland Resort Music Loops

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The Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, originally from Song of the South and the main theme of Splash Mountain, was quietly removed from Disneyland Resort music loops across the Esplande and Downtown Disney recently. In response, Disney has just released a statement regarding its removal. The song was typically played between the Frozen Medley … Read more

Florida Man Accused of Hitting, Threatening to Kill EPCOT Security Guard Due to Issues with Face Mask Rules

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As you may be aware by now, all Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and hotels, including Disney Springs, are following strict new rules requiring guests to wear proper face masks with ear loops at all times, except when eating and drinking while stationary, or inside a designated “Relaxation Zone”. Now, the inevitable has happened, … Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis States Florida Government is “Comfortable” with Expanding Theme Park Capacity

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During today’s “One Goal, One Florida” theme park roundtable, which took place at Universal Orlando Resort, Governor Ron DeSantis stated that the state of Florida is “comfortable” with expanding capacity at the Central Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Given the current elevated health and safety measures in place … Read more

PHOTOS: Iconic Gateway Gifts Sign at Spaceship Earth Finally Replaced After Nearly 38 Years

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It’s the end of an era at EPCOT… and the start of a new one. New signs have come to the entrance of EPCOT for its reimagining, and just as the Camera Center and Pin Traders have been outfitted with redesigned signage, now the iconic Gateway Gifts sign has been replaced after nearly 38 years. … Read more

Permits Filed for “Project Gamma” Indicate Work Has Resumed on New Restaurant Replacing Electric Umbrella at EPCOT

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The “Magic of Possibility” is gaining new momentum this morning at the ever-changing EPCOT, with a new permit filed for “Project G”, also known as Project Gamma—the name Imagineering uses when they refer to the project involving the complete reimagining of the entrance of EPCOT, as well as the center of Future World… or should … Read more

BREAKING: The VOID Now Permanently Closed at Disney Springs, Cast Notified at Walt Disney World

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The VOID, a popular virtual reality experience hub at Disney Springs, is now permanently closed. Employees of the Disney Springs location were informed last night of the closure, which comes just a few months after The VOID in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort was also shuttered. A closure notice is listed on The Void’s … Read more

BREAKING: “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” Song Quietly Removed From Disneyland Resort Music Loops Ahead of Splash Mountain Closure

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UPDATE: Disney has released a statement regarding the removal of the song from Disneyland Resort music loops. You can read the full statement here. The Academy Award-winning Best Original Song, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, originally from Song of the South and the main theme of Splash Mountain, has been quietly removed from Disneyland Resort music loops across the … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reservations Fully Booked for Passholders on Weekends Through November 7

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As we approach the Fall season, we’re looking at varying availability at the parks in terms of reservations for guests with Theme Park Tickets, Disney Resort guests, and Annual Passholders. We’ve officially started seeing the first Disney Park Pass reservations go for the month of November, starting with the first Saturday of the month on … Read more

PHOTOS: Second Raptor Figure Arrives at “Velocicoaster” Site in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Clever girl… or should we say, clever girls? A second raptor has arrived at the upcoming “Velocicoaster” inside Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, lowered onto the site via a massive crane. Like the raptor from yesterday, it was fully encased in a protective plastic wrap. Despite these visible advancements at the coaster site, … Read more

Joffrey’s Coffee Introduces Riviera Resort Blend to The Disney Specialty Coffee Collection; Available Online Now

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Joffrey’s newest Disney Specialty Coffee Collection blend – the Riviera Resort Blend, is now available online! Available exclusively at the resort and on JOFFREYS.COM for guests to enjoy at home, the blend was developed by Joffrey’s Head Roastmaster Chris De Mezzo in collaboration with Disney Chefs. Transport to the elegance and glamour of Disney’s Riviera Resort with every … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Reducing Park Hours Starting September 14

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Starting September 14, Disneyland Paris will be cutting hours at its two parks, with both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park reduced to a 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM schedule. Current hours are 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Disneyland Park, and 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Walt Disney Studios Park. Starting on … Read more