Katie Francis 
Walt Disney World Resort has announced another change to their COVID-19 safety policies and will now require masks to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status beginning July 30. This aligns with the recommendations from Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disneyland Resort has also reinstated the indoor … Read more
New tiki mugs shaped like the iconic Jungle Cruise boats will be sailing into Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel in the future. While a release date hasn’t been announced, a photo gives us a sneak peek. Both mugs are modeled after the Congo Queen. One side features the piranhas, and the … Read more
The latest addition to the Disney Fab 50 character statue lineup for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World is Dante from “Coco.” Dante will appear at EPCOT. The statue was revealed by Cesar Millan, the “Dog Whisperer” of National Geographic.
Recently, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings recommended masks indoors for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. As such, both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando likely will amend their face mask policies soon. Currently, both resorts only require unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors. Mayor … Read more
Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings has declared a local state of emergency via executive order in wake of the rising COVID-19 cases. In a press conference on July 28, Demings doubled down on his request for all residents and visitors to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. He is also still urging local … Read more
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently changed their recommendation to include masking indoors even for the fully vaccinated, the state of California has followed suit according to the LA Times. “The Delta variant has caused a sharp increase in hospitalizations and case rates across the state. We are recommending masking in indoor … Read more
A new Minnie Mouse ear headband by BaubleBar has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found the new black and white ears in Seaside Souvenirs at Disney California Adventure. BaubleBar Minnie Ear Headband – $49.99 The ears and headband are black. A large white bow with black polka dots stars prominently on the band. Rhinestone flowers … Read more
On our latest trip to Disney California Adventure, we ran into our two favorite chipmunk friends outside Carthay Circle! The brothers were goofing around and having a good time on the stage beside the fountain. They were looking dapper in their best Buena Vista Street sweater vests and ties. On the other side of the … Read more
Operating hours have been released for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure from August 15 through September 11, having previously been released through August 14. Disneyland Park Disneyland Park will open at 8:00 AM and close at 11:00 PM daily. Disney California Adventure From August 15 to September 8 & 10, Disney California Adventure will open at … Read more
Thanks to WDWNT fan Lauren Reynolds, who spotted a promotional shoot at EPCOT, we have a sneak peek at some of the merchandise coming to Walt Disney World for the 50th anniversary. Let’s take a look at the new Spirit Jersey and Minnie ear headband! Front and center, we can see a brand new pink … Read more
Disney Premier Access, which is replacing the free FastPass service, will soft launch on August 3 & 4, followed by its official debut on August 5 at Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park. The service gives guests the ability to skip the standby queue for a rate of 8€-15€ per person per ride. Guests … Read more
A new, pink Minnie ear headband by Loungefly, themed to Disney’s Riviera Resort, has popped up at La Boutique, the gift shop off the lobby. Riviera Resort Minnie Ear Headband by Loungefly – $40 The new ears feature a navy headband and pale pink ears and bow. The Riviera Resort logo is on an enamel … Read more
If you’re “rotten to the core,” you may want to make your way over to DisneyStyle in Disney Springs to check out the new Villains apparel collection. Three new shirts feature fan-favorite Disney Villains with modern graffiti-style art. Scar “Call Me King” T-Shirt – $36.99 Scar from “The Lion King” reigns on the front of … Read more
According to Cast Members at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, reopenings have been set for Boma, Jiko, and Victoria Falls Lounge. Boma – Flavors of Africa will reopen on August 20. Victoria Falls Lounge will reopen on August 26. Jiko – The Cooking Place will reopen in late September. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge reopens to all … Read more
As cultural sensitivity changes continue around Walt Disney World, the large shields lining the Adventureland bridge at the Magic Kingdom have been removed. The tall shields were visible past the Adventureland sign, but they are no longer in place. Below to the left of the trash can, you can see one of the shields along … Read more
We’re less than 100 days from Halloween and even closer to the start of Halloween Horror Nights 30 at Universal Studios Florida. Preparation for the event is in full swing, and we stopped by to take a look at the latest as scare zones continue to take shape. Like we saw earlier this week in … Read more