Katie Francis 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that effective immediately, he is suspending all local COVID-19 emergency orders. DeSantis says the orders are officially suspended today and will be invalidated via executive order by July 1st. Orange County, where Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are located, has been under a local mask mandate. … Read more
Attention, Atlantis fans! You’ll need to embark on an expedition into the Magic Kingdom quickly to grab this limited edition MagicBand. Stop by the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. to discover one of only 500 Atlantis: The Lost Empire MagicBands. Atlantis: The Lost Empire MagicBand – $34.99 The front of the box features some of … Read more
Looking to add some new style to your wardrobe? While tie-dye gear has been popping up around Walt Disney World Resort, we found some familiar faces joining in on the trend. Newest to the fashionable line is a set of four character crop hoodies and matching shorts featuring Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Stitch. We spotted … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood reopened on April 16th with many COVID-19 safety measures in place, including face mask requirements and physical distancing markers. The only show open to guests at this time is Universal’s Animal Actors. Multiple hand sanitizer stations are available both outside the theater and inside the queue. Physical distancing markers are spaced six … Read more
Looking to customize your backpack or clothing for the parks? Two new sets of removable patches from the “PatcheD” collection have been spotted in MouseGear at EPCOT. Mickey Mouse Club “PatcheD” Set – $14.99 ’90’s style is in vogue right now, and you can add some vintage flair with these classic Mickey Mouse Club patches. … Read more
It’s a bright and beautiful morning here at the Disneyland Resort! It wouldn’t be a trip to Disneyland without a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., and we came across some friends we haven’t seen for a long time. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto were out and about outside the Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station. Mickey … Read more
Great news, parkgoers! When the parks close this evening, but you’re not ready to stop celebrating the reopening of Disneyland Resort, you can pop over to Downtown Disney District for dinner. There are even more choices available because two quick-service joints, Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s and Napolini Pizzeria, have officially reopened. It may not be … Read more
It’s reopening day at Disneyland Resort, and of course, we had to stop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to see how things are going in Batuu. While wandering Black Spire Outpost, we paid a visit to the Market and noticed some COVID-19 safety measures in place. Like the resort overall, the areas have their own … Read more
With the grand opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster on the calendar for June 10th, we stopped by Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure today to check in on the dinosaurs. We found two new Jurassic World shirts on a break from watching the lucky Team Members preview the new ride. Jurassic World Mr. DNA … Read more
Though Universal Studios Hollywood may have reopened to guests on April 16th following a year-long closure, not all attractions were available. Like Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, The Simpsons Ride did not reopen until this past weekend. While visiting the park, we dropped into Krustyland to see how safety measures affected the experience. We never thought … Read more
Calling all pin collectors! Two new pins have arrived at Disney Traders in the World Showcase Plaza at EPCOT. These pins are part of the Rainbow Disney Collection, a line of Pride merchandise that debuted last year. Rainbow Disney Collection Stitch Pin – $9.99 The first new pin features everyone’s favorite experiment, Stitch! He is … Read more
Guests hoping to enjoy the spookiest day of the year at Walt Disney World Resort will need Annual Passes to snag a Park Pass reservation at the Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Theme Park Availability Calendar is now showing no availability on Halloween for theme park ticket holders and resort guests. EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s … Read more
If Spirit Jerseys are an integral part of your theme park wardrobe, you’ll want to make your way to Fantasy Faire in the Magic Kingdom. A new black bucket hat with the Walt Disney World logo has arrived as part of the Spirit Jersey collection. The Disneyland version of this hat made its debut at … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has yet to confirm the return of their hit event, Halloween Horror Nights, but rumors indicate its return this fall. Universal Studios Florida, Hollywood’s sister park, has confirmed the return of their event and even announced haunted houses. Earlier today, we brought you a look at the beginning of haunted house construction … Read more
The mask-free relaxation station at the United Kingdom Pavilion will be relocating to the Morocco Pavilion on April 30th. As crowds continue to return to Walt Disney World Resort, additional capacity is sought around the parks. The current relaxation station, a place for guests to sit and take a break from their face masks, uses … Read more
Following this morning’s full menu reveal, and the announcement that the new gelato stand in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT will open in May, Gelateria Toscana’s sign has been installed. The sign has been placed in the new wrought-iron frame that was installed earlier this week. Green tape currently holds the sign in place, likely … Read more
