Katie Francis 
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
If you’re looking to top off your next park outfit, look no further! Three new baseball caps have arrived at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Mickey Mouse Cupcake “Celebrate” Ball Cap – $27.99 This light blue ball cap features a Mickey Mouse cupcake with a candle under the word “celebrate.” The hat has a … Read more
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have kicked off, and in addition to themed food and beverage offerings, you can join the celebrations with new pins and a T-shirt at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the new items at the merchandise kiosk in CityWalk. Team USA T-Shirt – $30 Team USA Pins – $11 United States Olympic … Read more
A new Loungefly baseball cap inspired by The Haunted Mansion Funko POP! figures has made its eerie arrival at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom. Memento Mori can be found near The Haunted Mansion and features merchandise based on the classic attraction. The Haunted Mansion Funko POP! Hat by Loungefly – $34.99 We found the cap … Read more
Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. While we all wait to see if Frequent Fear Passes come back (please!), let’s take a stroll down memory lane to 1997. 1997 – Halloween Horror Nights VII: Frightmares Bearing the tagline, “You’ll Never Sleep Again,” Halloween Horror Nights VII promised … Read more
The new Casey’s Corner Baseball Jersey at Walt Disney World is a home run! We found this classically stylish jersey in the Dress Shop section of Marketplace Co-op at Disney Springs. We expect it will also make its way to Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom, where we found a matching dress. Casey’s Corner Baseball … Read more
A mysterious steel structure has gone vertical outside TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom. The structure is within the upcoming roller coaster’s worksite but is possibly related to the refurbishment of the Walt Disney World Railroad. Between the regular fence and the construction wall, stacks of synthetic ties for the track are staged. … Read more
In an update to the legal battle over the pandemic regulations enacted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a federal appeals court has ruled in favor of removing the restrictions for cruises sailing out of Florida. This ruling means that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can no longer enforce these restrictions, … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has taken to Instagram once again to share a behind the scenes look at the ongoing construction in the new World Celebration neighborhood, including the Creations Shop. A photo behind the construction walls offers a close-up look at the ongoing construction that we’ve been following. In another photo, Riddley shows off the … Read more
Earlier this year, we reported that 200 more Disney Vacation Club Villas are coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 2022. A permit filed for “general construction” at the resort is the first indication that work is set to begin. The entire Big Pine Key building will be transformed, turning its standard rooms … Read more
Casey’s Corner at the Magic Kingdom reopened to guests last month, sadly missing its pianist. Thanks to a new audition posting by Disney, we now know that the pianist is set to return to the park. Before the parks closed in March 2020, a ragtime pianist in classic garb would play outside the Main Street, … Read more
