Katie Francis 
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
Get your little one ready to go through the looking glass with a new collaboration between children’s clothier Janie and Jack and Disney. With choices for kids of all ages, including layettes for infants, the new Alice in Wonderland Collection delivers storybook sweetness. Go a little mad and celebrate your Unbirthday with Mad Hatter inspired … Read more
If you’re looking to let your kids run off some energy, Fievel’s Playland at Universal Studios Florida has officially reopened. Fievel’s Playland is a larger-than-life play area based on the beloved childrens’ films An American Tail and Fievel Goes West that lets you see the world from a mouse’s perspective. As per Universal Orlando Resort’s … Read more
Are you ready to be a superhero? We sure are. As we get closer and closer to the June 4th opening for Avengers Campus, Disney keeps giving us more to be excited for. Today, the Disney Parks Blog revealed the full menus coming to the new land at Disney California Adventure. Pym Test Kitchen featuring … Read more
Disney has removed the signs next to the entrance of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Trader Sam’s logo remains, but the signs indicating operating hours and age restrictions have been removed. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is located in the back of the Great Ceremonial House, which is currently under refurbishment. … Read more
Construction on the upcoming Arendelle: World of Frozen land at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort continues. Originally slated for 2021, the project was delayed due to COVID-19 closures, and a new opening date has yet to be announced. Thanks to a Hong Kong Disneyland fan account, @DMK_Blog, we can share photos of the latest progress. The … Read more
If you like novelty beer, then I have four words for you: Welcome to Jurassic Park. Step on over to Universal’s Islands of Adventure and pick up the new Jurassic World Isla Nublar IPA. Named for the island that played host to the eponymous fictional theme park, this new pale ale is better than anything … Read more
In the wake of the announcement that Disney will be reducing physical distancing, another attraction has changed operations. Splash Mountain has reduced on-ride physical distancing and now allows multiple parties to be seated in each log with only one empty row between them. Previously, Cast Members were only loading one party per log if the … Read more
The Walt Disney World website was updated with changes to the operating schedule for Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kali River Rapids, which recently underwent a three-month refurbishment, will now open at 9am each day, an hour after Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens. The delayed opening is currently set to continue through mid-July. Disney … Read more
Today is Armed Forces Day, and Disney is honoring a Magic Kingdom Cast Member who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Veteran Alex Stromski served around the world until he retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1967 and “now serves guests at Walt Disney World Resort in his role as a cast member at Pinocchio’s … Read more
We weren’t too dizzy from our spin on Pixar Pal-A-Round, so we thought we’d mosey on over to see our favorite cowgirl at Jessie’s Critter Carousel. If you love Toy Story as much as we do, Pixar Pier is the place to be at Disney California Adventure. Physical distancing markers are set six feet apart … Read more
The sun is shining, the churros are fresh, and we’re back at Disney California Adventure for another wonderful day. We stopped by Pixar Pier to take a swing on the Pixar Pal-A-Round and take a look at the physical distancing measures in place. A hand sanitizer station is available at the entrance to the queue. … Read more
Tie-dye is trendy again! If you’re looking for some stylish loungewear, hop on over to Elias & Co at Disney California Adventure to check out these new crop hoodies and matching shorts. Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Crop Hoodie – $49.99 The Mickey Mouse crop hoodie is black-and-white with the big cheese on the front. Mickey’s face … Read more
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway won’t pull into the station at Disneyland until 2023, but you can prepare your outfit for the grand opening now. New to the Disney Parks Loungefly Collection, a new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway mini backpack and matching wallet have arrived at Elias & Co at Disney California Adventure. You … Read more
Orange County, Florida reached a COVID vaccination rate of 50% of all adults age 16 and over today. Following the phased plans, Mayor Jerry Demmings has lifted the mandate that required masks outdoors. Masks are still mandated indoors for everyone age 2 and older. Both Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are in … Read more
You might notice some changes today as you prepare to enter the Twilight Zone. The Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reduced physical distancing measures. Disney announced a few days ago, after updates to CDC recommendations, that the physical distancing policies around Walt Disney World would be changing in some locations and even … Read more
