Katie Francis 
Concept art and a name for the new quick service restaurant coming to World Celebration at EPCOT were revealed this morning at Destination D23. Connections Café and Eatery is the name for the new venue. The concept art reveals a similar aesthetic to the new and adjacent Creations Shop. This space is intended to also … Read more
The new MagicBand+ is coming to Disneyland Resort in 2022, along with the new Hey Disney! Amazon Echo devices. The new MagicBand+ was announced earlier this year and will feature interactive effects such as lights and sound. This is the first iteration of the MagicBand technology to come to Disneyland. An exclusive design was previewed … Read more
The first live demonstration of Disney’s “real” lightsaber took place at Destination D23. The lightsaber is a first-of-it’s-kind and will only be seen by guests of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Though Disney recently confirmed the lightsaber will not be for sale or use by guests, it will be wielded by characters aboard the Halcyon. … Read more
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open in summer 2022 at EPCOT. The announcement was made at Destination D23 this morning. The indoor roller coaster was initially announced in 2017, but its construction was one of many projects delayed during 2020. After it failed to make its original goal of opening before the 50th … Read more
Today at Destination D23, a book series about the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA) was announced. The first book is coming on April 5, 2022. The first book will be “Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl” by Julie Kagawa.
An inside look at Destination D23 gave a sneak peek at one of the animatronics under development for Zootopia Land at Shanghai Disneyland. The animatronic is of the character Yax, a yak who owns a “naturalist” club in the city of Zootopia and helps Judy Hopps by providing information. The short clip showed the designers … Read more
Next year, Disneyland Paris will be celebrating their 30th anniversary of the resort’s opening, and a big celebration will be held. We got a sneak peek at what’s coming to Disneyland Paris at the Destination D23 event held today at Walt Disney World. Take a look below. In addition to the opening of Avengers Campus, … Read more
Two new stage shows are coming to the Disney Wish when it begins sailing next summer. “Seas the Adventure” is an original musical starring Captain Minnie. A new adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” will be a modern story about a girl learning to value the power of her voice. The show will feature classic songs … Read more
Avengers Campus will open at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris in summer 2022. A photo showing the progress so far was released today at Destination D23. Not much has changed since our last construction update, but this view offers a perspective from inside the worksite. One version of Avengers Campus has already opened … Read more
The new Pelican’s Landing waterfront seating area in front of Harbour Galley at Disneyland is now open. Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos of the newly-finished area on Instagram today to announce its opening. The official announcement reads, “Welcome to Pelican’s Landing, now open at Disneyland Park! This new seating area is sure to become a … Read more
As we reported earlier this year, Finding Nemo: The Musical will no longer be performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Instead, a new musical based on “Finding Nemo” will debut next year at the Theater in the Wild, with more information to be revealed tomorrow during Destination D23. The Disney Parks Blog announced that the new … Read more
The Festival of Holidays is here at Disney California Adventure! If you’re looking for a classic winter snack, the Paradise Garden Carts have you covered. Menu for Paradise Garden Carts at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays/Viva Navidad 2021 Food
Disney Cruise Line has updated their vaccination requirements to include children ages 5-11. This change comes after the approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children in that age group. The new requirements will apply to all sailings on or after January 13, 2022.
If you’re looking to celebrate the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure with a traditional sit-down restaurant meal, head over to Lamplight Lounge at Pixar Pier. Stout-braised Winter Short Ribs – $29 Served atop creamy Spiced Butternut Squash Risotto, with glazed Baby Carrots finished with Short Rib Jus Reduction, Bourbon-Cranberry Sauce, Toasted Pepitas and … Read more
Beverly Sunset Boutique, which only reopened in May of this year, is now temporarily closed once again. Cast Members at Disney’s Hollywood Studios cited severe inventory shortages for the shop’s closure. The shop specializes in Pixar merchandise, but when it reopened in May, there was a noticeable reduction in its selection. Parts of the shop … Read more
Paradise Garden Grill is getting in on the Viva Navidad celebrations for the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. Many favorite dishes have returned, plus a new sweet dessert and tart cocktail. Menu for Paradise Garden Grill at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays/Viva Navidad 2021 Food Torta al Pastor – $12.49 Street-style Tacos … Read more
