Katie Francis 
If you love matching outfits or you want your shoes to “float like a Cadillac and sting like a Beemer,” you won’t want to miss out on the latest style in a collaboration between Crocs and Disney: Cars Lightning McQueen Crocs for adults. On April 27th at 12pm ET, you can start your engines and … Read more
The finale of Marvel’s latest Disney+ hit, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, premieres this Friday the 23rd, but you can now drop into The Emporium at the Magic Kingdom to show your support. A limited-edition MagicBand featuring the dynamic duo is now available. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier MagicBand – $34.99 Like the … Read more
Today, Disney has changed their COVID-19 safety protocol to allow guests once again to fill their own beverages at self-service stations around Walt Disney World Resort. We checked out the new process for filling beverages in action at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There are social distancing stickers set up at the station and in the line. … Read more
Another COVID-19 safety procedure has been updated. Disney changed their website to reflect the new protocol, allowing guests to use self-service stations to fill their refillable mugs and beverages. Previously, guests had to be served by Cast Members since the parks reopened last summer. However, Blizzard Beach has been allowing guests to refill their own … Read more
American Idol‘s traditional “Disney Night” will be airing on Sunday, May 2nd, and this year, they’re filming at Walt Disney World. American Idol and Walt Disney World have a storied history. The 2017 season kicked off auditions at Disney Springs. Disney’s Hollywood Studios also used to host The American Idol Experience, where guests could compete … Read more
Disneyland Resort has yet to reopen, but select guests were treated to a magical experience at the “A Touch of Disney” event at Disney California Adventure. Imagineering was conducting a playtest of a potential new experience: a meet-and-greet with a “lifesize” tiny Tinker Bell. Jenn Tanaka posted her family’s experience on Instagram. Her family was … Read more
Hold onto your hats! Refurbishments have begun at The Barnstormer at Fantasyland as part of the ongoing preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. The park turns the big 5-0 on October 1st of this year, and all around the park, Imagineers have been hard at work to make sure everything is in … Read more
Out-of-state travelers craving California may soon be in luck. A series of policy changes indicate that California may soon allow out-of-state guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit Southern California’s many theme parks. As noted by Twitter user Leslie Harvey, California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy was updated without fanfare on April 19th. … Read more
Recently, Disney Parks on both coasts have brought back staff in anticipation of increased crowds as we approach summer. Disney Springs, popular with both locals and tourists for dining, is also seeking to bolster their teams. Patina Restaurant Group, the company behind several restaurants at Disney Springs, is looking for new employees in various roles. … Read more
Fantasyland continues to be under extensive refurbishments in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom this October. While all areas of the park have been receiving attention, Fantasyland has been getting the most updating with shops and attractions receiving façade work. Over in Storybook Circus, repainting continues on Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey … Read more
If you can’t get enough Spirit Jersey items, then World of Disney at Downtown Disney District has the hat for you! Top off your outfit with this classic black-and-white bucket hat. Disneyland Resort Bucket Hat by Spirit Jersey – $34.99 The Disneyland Resort logo is on the front of the black hat. The Spirit Jersey … Read more
Scott Gustin with Nexstar Media Group reported on Twitter that current and furloughed Cast Members at Walt Disney World in Florida will be receiving a complimentary one-night resort stay. More details will be incoming from Disney at a later date. Cast members should receive official information and instructions from Disney soon. Follow WDWNT for more … Read more
While exploring Downtown Disney District today at Disneyland Resort, we spotted a new project in progress. Walls have gone up around the former site of The VOID. The virtual reality experience closed permanently in July 2020, though they weren’t operating at the time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Signage was removed in October 2020 but … Read more
Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for the upcoming film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, starring Simu Liu. An official poster was also released today, showing Simu Liu in full costume as Shang-Chi. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will have its theatrical release on September 3rd. It has … Read more
World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT is busy this week with work ongoing at the site of the barges for “Harmonius.” Yesterday, we spotted the arrival of the primary pyrotechnic barges. Today, there was daytime testing of a large water fountain in front of the center barge. We’ve seen water fountain tests before on the smaller, … Read more
The newest vessel in the Disney Cruise Line’s lineup will make a virtual splash on April 29th, announced the Disney Parks Blog. While we’ve had a look at the ship before, this event will explore the Disney Wish in-depth, with background information from Imagineers and special appearances. The 30-minute special will be available on the … Read more