Katie Francis 
Fantasmic! returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the beginning of this month, but the dining packages didn’t return until today. Naturally, our first stop was the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater Restaurant. Here’s what’s included in each Fantasmic! Dining Package: An entrée and appetizer or dessert at select full-service restaurants or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), … Read more
The Disney Wish got off to a slow start, and construction continues to drag on finishing details. As we reported from our cruises after its launch this summer, many things on board the newest Disney Cruise Line ship were broken or unfinished. Now, a reader reports that third-party companies are still installing features overnight this … Read more
The Crystal Palace has expanded its cocktail menu as the hard liquor restrictions around the Magic Kingdom continue to be loosened. The Magic Kingdom used to be infamously dry, following Walt Disney’s wishes. “No liquor, no beer, nothing,” was the decree he made for Disneyland. Magic Kingdom followed the same rules until 2012, when Be … Read more
Disney has released a first look at new “The Little Mermaid” theming in guest rooms of the Trinidad area at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Some, if not all, of these rooms used to be the “pirate rooms.” When the refurbishment was announced, Disney said the new rooms will include “subtle nods to fan-favorite characters from … Read more
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s is a fun parade that rolls through Universal Studios Florida and mimics the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City with oversized balloons. Fans of the parade will love these two new shirts that we found! Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s T-Shirt — $30.00 This red t-shirt reads … Read more
Disneyland has announced that the Magic Happens parade will return to the park on February 24, 2023. The show debuted on February 27, 2020, mere days before Disneyland closed due to COVID-19 concerns. The parade was part of Disneyland’s 65th anniversary celebration. Though it was confirmed at D23 Expo to return in spring 2023, a … Read more
The new Black Panther and Okoye will make their Disney Cruise Line debut for Marvel Day at Sea in January. The Black Panther will also appear in “Heroes Unite,” the event’s signature nighttime spectacular featuring special effects, stunts, and pyrotechnics. And if you’re ready to become a warrior ally of Wakanda, then you cannot miss … Read more
Four new waffle bowls are now available at Fairfax Fare in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Barbecued Beef Brisket Bowl – $14.79 Braised brisket tossed in barbecue sauce topped with pickled jalapeños, red onion, and corn chips served on house-made queso sauce and mashed potatoes in a waffle bowl The brisket in here is so sweet; it’s … Read more
Recent staffing changes indicate that Disney is aiming to reopen the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom before this Christmas, December 25. The Railroad has been closed since October 2018, when it was shut down in order to reroute the tracks for the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run. We recently saw the Walter … Read more
The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return beginning January 13, and Disney has released a full lineup for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Disney on Broadway Concert Series Schedule The lineup is as follows: Jan. 13, 15, 16, 19, 20 – Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”) & Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”) Jan. 14, 17, … Read more
Anaheim Ducks Day is returning to Disney California Adventure on January 12, 2023. Disneyland Resort announced the return via Twitter and promised more details to come soon. See the official announcement below. The Walt Disney Company was the original owner and founder of the Anaheim Ducks NHL club. In 2020, the celebration featured a cavalcade, … Read more
Disney has shared a video with the first look at the “Hey, Disney!” Amazon assistant, which is finally being installed at the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. The first hotel to receive the devices is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Parks (@disneyparks) What do you think … Read more
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, part of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, has been scheduled for refurbishment starting in early January 2023. The attraction will close for refurbishment on January 9, 2023. At this time, the Disneyland Resort calendar only goes through January 10, so the length of the closure is unknown.
Christmastime is here and many people are starting to buy gifts for loved ones. We found three new items at World of Disney in Disneyland that are perfect for fans of the hit Disney film, “Ratatouille”! Remy and Emile Cheese Handbag — $24.99 This handbag is adorable! It’s shaped like a piece of cheese! Remy … Read more
We found two new items at Universal Studios Florida featuring everyone’s favorite holiday mascot: Earl the Squirrel! Earl the Squirrel Lanyard — $13.00 This lanyard is double sided. One side is black and red checkered, with snowflakes, and reads “Universal Studios”. The other side is red, with Christmas lights, snow flakes, and Earl! Earl is … Read more
CEO Bob Iger is hosting a town hall meeting today to discuss the company’s future and addressed the Lake Nona relocation. At this time, Iger is not prepared to change the current plan. As it stands, the relocation of Imagineering to Lake Nona, Florida, has been delayed until 2026. Iger stated that he has not … Read more
