Katie Francis 
Whether you love Jurassic Park or just want the coaster credit, anticipation for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster is high as we approach its vague opening date of ‘Summer 2021’. Show off your excitement with this sleek cap. You can find it at the new Universal Legacy Store at CityWalk. VelociCoaster Ball Cap – $26 The … Read more
Eco-warriors rejoice! Brand new reusable dining utensils are coming to the Disney Parks this April for Earth Month. These Disney Parks reusable bamboo utensils are a must-have for waste-free snacking and will be available at select locations in the spring – while supplies last. This cutlery set comes with a handy travel pouch and clip. What … Read more
Straight from the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh and his friends will debut as adorable nuiMOs on April 5th. Announced on the nuiMOs Instagram, these cute companions will be available at the Disney Store. Based on other nuiMOs releases, you will likely find them in the Parks and on ShopDisney as well. Winnie the … Read more
Things are looking more fantastic in Fantasyland! As part of the ongoing preparations for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, repainting has begun in Fantasyland. Today, the rooftop’s right side has been freshly repainted, with only a small section under the two farthest windows to be completed. The royal blue and gold motif … Read more
Painting is almost complete at Cinderella Castle in preparation for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. One of the last roof sections has been finished as of this morning. The castle has seen many changes as the Magic Kingdom gets ready for its golden anniversary. The two angled roof segments had been sanded … Read more
It’s time for another update on the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom! After the recent completion of the canopy frame, crews continued to remove the temporary supports that had supported the frame during construction. Progress continues on the removal in multiple areas. Many lifts are in place for crews to … Read more
Snack lovers rejoice! Three new bagged snacks have debuted at the Magic Kingdom today. All three are marked as nut-free and gluten-free, so those with allergies or sensitivities have more options when those cravings hit. These new “Snacks with Character” feature Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy. This display is located at the Main Street Cinema, which … Read more
Get the cutest purse in the Seven Seas with Loungefly’s newest Ariel crossbody purse from the Disney Parks collection. It’s available at the Disney Dress Shop at Downtown Disney District and on ShopDisney.com. It would look fantastic with the matching Ariel-inspired dress that debuted in February. Loungefly Ariel Crossbody Purse – $65 The purse is … Read more
Missing your favorite tropical libations from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto? Bring a little of the island life into your wardrobe with this tiki-tastic new shirt. You can pick one up at BouTiki inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Trader Sam’s Camp Shirt – $74.99 This bowling-style shirt is a sandy beige featuring Trader Sam’s motifs in … Read more
With the new reopening date of April 3rd rapidly approaching, testing continues at the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom. Not only were ride vehicles cycling, but we clearly heard the attraction’s audio playing. The ride vehicles cycling this morning appeared unoccupied. There were a handful of cast members on the loading platform. … Read more
As the former Innoventions East prepares to become part of World Celebration, construction plugs along. The building used to house MouseGear, Electric Umbrella, and Innoventions. While a smaller, temporary version of MouseGear still exists, Electric Umbrella has closed permanently. The new scaffolding in the breezeway stands tall and ready. It doesn’t appear that new work … Read more
Send in the clowns! Painting has begun at Casey Jr.’s Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at the Magic Kingdom as the park continues to prepare for its 50th birthday. The bold colors of the repainted clown car on the left contrast with the worn cars on the right. The front of the world famous clowns’ car … Read more
The latest section of pavement work near Spaceship Earth at EPCOT is now complete. As part of EPCOT’s ongoing changes, pavement is being refreshed in sections to better match the overall style of the entrance area, which now includes a new fountain and lighting effects. The shrub barriers are gone, revealing the new pavement which … Read more
It’s a little early for April showers, but spring break has brought a new floral lemon curd cupcake to the BoardWalk Bakery at Walt Disney World Resort. The BoardWalk Bakery is located at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas, next door to Trattoria al Forno. Lemon Curd Cupcake – $5.99 This seasonal treat is topped with … Read more
The much-anticipated sequel to 2007’s Enchanted has its full starring cast confirmed to return. Disenchanted, which will air exclusively on Disney+, had previously only listed Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey as returning. Earlier this week, Alan Menken revealed the return of Menzel and Marsden on a live stream. Menken, who composed the music for the … Read more
As the makeover of the Morocco pavilion continues under Disney’s new management, changes have been popping up. The newest addition is a set of props in front of The Art of Henna. The new props include a cart loaded with containers of spices, wood barrels, burlap sacks, and artificial fruit. These new additions really add … Read more