Katie Francis 
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings confirmed this afternoon that the remaining mask mandate will stay in place. Some thought the mandate might be lifted early since The Department of Health had reported an average of 4.4%. However, now Orange County has reached a 14-day COVID-19 positivity rate of 5.2%. Mayor Demings previously set the threshold … Read more
Walt Disney World officially ended mandatory temperature screenings around the resort on May 15th, following recommendations from the Orange County Department of Health. Now, the process of removing the temporary tent structures that hosted the screenings has begun at the Transportation and Ticket Center. Cast Members were dismantling the tents and setting up metal barricades … Read more
The Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system’s EPCOT line will close for refurbishment from January 23 to January 28, 2022. From Sunday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 28, 2022, the Disney Skyliner line between EPCOT International Gateway, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed. During this time, Disney bus transportation will be … Read more
After an extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal’s Aventura Hotel is set to reopen on June 16th. Aventura had originally reopened with the resort in June 2020 but closed on August 21 of the same year, likely due to low bookings. Reservations are now open for stays starting June 16th. Follow UPNT for … Read more
Earlier this week, we reported that the one-way entrances and exits were being removed at Walt Disney World resort shops. Today, the removal process has extended to the Magic Kingdom, with the directional signage removed from Splashdown Photos in Frontierland. Signs directing guests to enter through one set of doors and exit through another to … Read more
The happy chappies are back together! We can say “adios” to the flat imposters and join the fiesta because The Three Caballeros audio-animatronics are finally back at Gran Fiesta Tour. After a series of malfunctions, the animatronics were removed back in January. After nearly four months (ay caramba!), the beloved trio returned to the Mexico … Read more
It’s time to fiesta! Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has announced the triumphant return of The Three Caballeros audio-animatronics to Gran Fiesta Tour with an inside look at their time off-stage. You can stop by the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT to see the three amigos back in action today. After a nearly four-month-long absence, it’s … Read more
Charles Grodin, best known for films such as King Kong, Beethoven, and The Heartbreak Kid, has passed away from bone marrow cancer at age 86, according to his son Nicholas. Disney fans may best recognize Grodin for his two villain roles alongside The Muppets and an extinct EPCOT attraction. Grodin played the villain Nicky Holiday … Read more
The Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pam Hymel, penned a letter on the Disney Parks Blog today beseeching guests to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “All around us, we see signs of hope – cast members coming back to work, guests returning to Disney destinations, and local businesses are beginning to reopen again,” Dr. Hymel … Read more
Guy Fieri fans will have to wait until May 21st to get their chicken fix. Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs will be closed for two days, May 19th and 20th. The Disney Springs website was updated today with the closure, but no information was given. Chicken Guy! is set to expand its Disney Springs location … Read more
The Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has been home to many projects since Disney took over operations last winter. From architectural redesigns to revamped menus, Disney has been making changes left and right. Today, a large portion of the entrance plaza, including the large fountain, has been blocked off by planters. There is a small path … Read more
The former Gelati had provided EPCOT guests with the frozen delicacy right up until Gelateria Toscana‘s opening day, but there’s only room for one gelato stand in this theme park. The stand has now been removed from the Italy Pavilion. Short construction walls mark the site. Rest in peace, Gelati. The area where the stand … Read more
A new Dooney & Bourke collection made of faith, trust, and pixie dust has flown into Uptown Jewelers at the Magic Kingdom. The four-item collection starring the fan-favorite fairy Tinker Bell can also be found on shopDisney. Dooney & Bourke Tinker Bell MagicBand – $48 The Tinker Bell MagicBand is white with a matching Mickey … Read more
In an interview with StarWars.com, Walt Disney Imagineer Ann Morrow Johnson divulged details for the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel. According to Johnson, when the Halcyon sets off next year, its leisurely cruise through the stars may be interrupted with unplanned detours. “And just like any other cruise, we have an itinerary. So we … Read more
We stopped by the location for the newly-announced DreamWorks Destination interactive character experience this morning to check out the progress so far. The area is officially not open yet, but we were able to take a look around the courtyard. The archway sign outside the area showcases characters from Kung Fu Panda, the Madagascar series, … Read more
It’s only May but Halloween Horror Nights fans know it’s never too early to start thinking about all things spooky. While Universal Studios Hollywood has yet to confirm the return of this year’s event, the progressing construction has raised our hopes. It’s alive! Whatever hair-raising structure under construction in the Parisian Courtyard on the upper … Read more
