Jessica Figueroa 
It doesn’t take a highly-evolved, cleverly engineered raptor to realize the massive development going on at the very heart of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Despite no announcement from Universal Orlando Resort, guests and coaster enthusiasts alike are flocking to some of the park’s best hidden vantage points to catch a closer look at the rumored … Read more
Just earlier today, we mentioned that MagicBand orders had been temporarily discontinued due to the theme park closure, but with the reopening of Walt Disney World resorts and theme parks imminent, MagicBands have returned to My Disney Experience! With new social distancing guidelines and efforts to go “contactless”, MagicBands will be highly encouraged (that is, … Read more
Back in April, we spotted beta testing of new prompts throughout My Disney Experience informing guests that online check-in was now required. While that was just a test, with Disney Vacation Club resorts reopening on June 22, it seems a new, modified prompt has been added to the app, stating that Online Check-In is “strongly … Read more
The Florida Department of Health has now extended the mandate stating that guests traveling to Florida from the Tri-State area are required to self-isolate for 14 days. Previously, the order had been extended through July 7th, but according to officials, no official end date has been established for these restrictions. In a recent update, Governor … Read more
What’s better than seeing Monorails zooming by across Walt Disney World? Well, seeing theDisney Skyliner take to the skies once again. Since the closure, Disney Skyliner gondolas have been kept stationed at one of the terminals, but with the reopening of the resorts and theme parks soon upon us, the Skyliner gondolas were sent out … Read more
With Shanghai Disneyland officially reopened, and reopening dates officially announced for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, that just leaves a handful of other parks and resorts awaiting an official reopening announcement. Thankfully, there are rumblings of an imminent reopening for Disneyland Paris that’s in line with the reopening dates already announced for the U.S. … Read more
With work resuming at the Magic Kingdom on a number of projects, such as the TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster and the Cinderella Castle makeover, we’re happy to return to our near-obsessive updates on all the latest progress. Today, we’re taking an aerial look at the Cinderella Castle repainting project, thanks to our friend in … Read more
Disney may own a castle, but it still pays property taxes on it. And what exactly is the taxable price of the massive swampland-turned-Fantasyland, anyway? Walt Disney World seems at odds with the Orange County Property Appraiser’s evaluation of the property, and is once again suing Property Appraiser Rick Singh over what it deems as … Read more
“The world is a carousel of color!” Ten years ago today, on June 11, 2010, World of Color debuted to a star-studded crowd at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort with a spectacular showing of vibrant colors and Disney classics. The nighttime spectacular was conceived by Vice President of Parades and Spectaculars Steve Davison, … Read more
If you’re looking for something adorable to lift your spirits this afternoon, look no further than this incredible new stop-motion video featuring Duffy & Friends from Shanghai Disney Resort. One of Duffy’s newest friends, ‘Olu Mel, recently made his arrival at Shanghai Disneyland after his big debut at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in … Read more
Walt Disney World recently released a full series of new policies regarding resort housekeeping procedures, transportation, and activities for the upcoming reopening of the resorts, starting with Disney Vacation Club properties and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on June 22. With all of these changes, Disney is now asking guests with reservations through July … Read more
Faced with the monumental process of implementing an all-new theme park reservation system and accommodating guests under new health and safety guidelines, Walt Disney World has sent out a new Annual Passholder communication thanking guests for their patience during these unprecedented times. While reopening dates have been announced, guests and seasoned Passholders alike will have … Read more
With indications of an imminent July reopening for Disneyland Paris, it seems the park is gearing up for the upcoming holiday season, holding Character Auditions for Halloween and Christmas. The following listings have been posted on the Disneyland Paris Careers site: The park’s Entertainment Casting department is looking for “enthusiastic and highly energetic people to … Read more
For those of us suffering from MagicBand-tapping withdrawals, there’s some new wrist candy available at Disney Springs so you can come up with the perfect outfit-MagicBand combination for your first day back in the parks. Just in at Disney Pin Traders in Disney Springs is this cream-colored MagicBand with gold fireworks accents and a gilded … Read more
The Walt Disney Archives are celebrating a big anniversary this month, with June 22 marking the 50th anniversary of the Archives’ founding! In celebration, D23 is hosting a very special debut—the premiere of the new documentary Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives, which celebrates the lasting legacy of the Archives and provides an inside look at … Read more
At this rate, we’ll have a Universal Studios mask for every day of the week! Hot on the heels of the release of new Universal Studios Florida 30th Anniversary face masks, Hello Kitty has debuted a face covering of her own, and it’s the perfect way to stay cute and protected. With the reopening of … Read more