Jonathan Doughty 
A cat decided to take a scenic stroll on the empty rivers of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as construction continues around the site. Perhaps they were feeling nostalgic for Splash Mountain, or hoping for a sneak peek of the upcoming re-themed attraction — we may never fully understand the mysterious motivations behind this unexpected but welcome … Read more
Disneyland has taken a nostalgic voyage to its earliest decades in a special, separately-ticketed after-hours event for guests. Early 6 p.m. admission, unique character interactions, retro fireworks, music, dancing, food, photo ops, merchandise, and attractions access are all included. Throwback Nite at Disneyland Park The event is occurring on two separate nights, from 9 p.m. … Read more
The verdant, wandering DiVine was recently sighted flaunting a new springtime look — decorated from head to toe in blooming flowers. Hues of amber, azure, lavender, crimson, magenta, alabaster and daffodil adorn the stilt-walking spirit that blends with the surrounding environment and welcomes guests for unique photo ops. A “DiVine” Springtime at Animal Kingdom DiVine … Read more
The iconic Sonny Eclipse audio-animatronic began to emanate smoke and discharge fluid last night before slumping over his keyboard entirely at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Magic Kingdom. Sonny Eclipse Surrenders The meltdown was witnessed in Tomorrowland around 7:29 p.m. Saturday evening. In the videos, relatively large amounts of smoke can be seen traveling from … Read more
Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes has unveiled a new line of collectible, colorful putty in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Each tin is priced at $20 and is recommended for ages 3+. While the substance is non-toxic, it is still a choking hazard, and not recommended for infants or extremely young children. Harry Potter Themed Putty … Read more
Some unique characters have made an appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today as festivities for Earth Day and the park’s 25th anniversary begin. Tinker Bell, Fawn, King Louie, and Baloo are all greeting guests this morning. They can all be found on Discovery Island, across from Pizzafari and and beside the gardens surrounding the Tree … Read more
To coincide with the upcoming Earth Day and 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Discovery River Character Cruise has some new additions greeting guests today. Koda and Kenai from the film “Brother Bear” could be spotted cruising along this morning: Between April 16 and April 23, an expanded array of unique characters are joining … Read more
Beloved Muppets Kermit and Animal embarked on an after-hours tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a new video celebrating Earth Month and the 25th anniversary of the park. Seen on the official Muppets and Disney Parks social media pages, this promotional is also advertising “The Muppets Mayhem,” streaming May 10 on Disney+. The two Muppet … Read more
The 1 p.m. Virtual Queue allotment for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom did not fill up for a new record of 93 minutes, marking the first time park-hopping guests have ever received enough time to secure a spot. The virtual queue lasted exponentially longer than its average disappearance in a matter of mere seconds. … Read more
Wand engraving is now available in Diagon Alley at the Ollivanders Wand Shop in Universal Studios Florida and Dervish and Banges in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Wand Personalization at Universal Orlando Resort Engravings are priced at $30 and can be picked up at Borgin and Burkes in Universal Studios Florida after an estimated … Read more
For $79,000, this elaborate and extravagant personal Spaceship Earth could be yours. The new limited edition Arribas Brothers model is now available at World Showcase in EPCOT. A Slightly Expensive Spaceship Earth Keepsake The piece itself is gargantuan and glistening, hand-set with 122,800 Austrian crystal stones in the pointage technique. To quantify its scarcity, only … Read more
Disneyland Paris has officially canceled their Halloween and New Year’s Eve parties, according to an announcement from DLP Report. Some Holiday Festivities Cancelled at Disneyland Paris As a compromise, Disneyland Paris announced they will be replacing the two special events with extended regular park operating hours and enhanced experiences on October 31 and December 31. … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, April 14, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
New signage was recently spotted in the World Celebration area of EPCOT, part of what was formerly known as Future World. New Signage in World Celebration Facing the park exit, directional arrows point guests toward Spaceship Earth, The Seas pavilion, The Land pavilion, Creations Shop, Connections Café & Eatery, World Discovery, and the restrooms. Facing … Read more
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District) found that “no records exist” regarding a public records request made on March 30 by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. An additional request from the Sentinel itself produced the same results. The Attorney General requested the … Read more
We recently had an opportunity to check on the construction progress being made for the Journey of Water walk-through attraction at EPCOT, based on the 2016 film “Moana.” Major milestones have continued to pour in this week, as Disney itself posted a TikTok video sharing detailed glimpses of the attraction’s running water features for the … Read more
