Katie Francis 
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
California horror fans will be happy to hear that construction for Halloween Horror Nights has begun at Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal has yet to confirm the event’s return (the website hasn’t even been updated to reflect the park’s reopening). However, with daytime operations back in full swing and Orlando’s event confirmed, it seems likely that … Read more
If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast the whole family can enjoy, look no further than Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Breakfast Skillets already feature Mickey Waffles, and now the kid’s breakfast skillet has a unique treat: Mickey-shaped scrambled eggs. At $13, kids can enjoy not one, but TWO Mickey-shaped breakfast … Read more
May the 4th be with you! New Star Wars treats and drinks are flying into Walt Disney World to celebrate the honorary Star Wars Day. Check out the full list below! Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs The Child Mini Dome Cake – Vanilla chiffon cake with cookies and cream mousse (available April 30-May 5) The … Read more
Since November, we’ve been bringing you news about the new gelato stand coming to the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, and now we finally have big news to share! Regular readers will be familiar with the stand, having watched it grow slowly since last fall. Pieces of the kiosk were delivered to EPCOT on the back … Read more
Earlier this month, Disney revealed that changes had taken place at the Haunted Mansion during Disneyland Resort’s year-long closure. Disneyland doesn’t reopen until April 30th, but during today’s Cast Member previews, we were able to see the changes early. The Haunted Mansion’s exterior was painted with shades of white to create shadow effects. The attraction’s … Read more
As Disneyland Resort prepares to open to the public on April 30th, Cast Members visiting for previews have taken note of the COVID-19 safety measures around the park. We spotted the round physical distancing markers at Disneyland Park, which show guests where to wait. Physical distancing markers, seen in the waiting area of Walt Disney’s … Read more
The Jungle Cruise is undergoing a refurbishment to address inclusion and cultural sensitivity issues at both Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom. It was previously announced that unlike the Magic Kingdom, where the Jungle Cruise remains open during refurbishment, the Disneyland attraction would not reopen with the park on April 30th. We confirmed today at … Read more
As we round out the fifth month at EPCOT since construction began last November, there is hope on the horizon. While Disney has not set an opening date, detail work on the façade has been progressing over the last month with the addition of blue shutters, wrought-iron accents, and pavement work. This week, more details … Read more
Today the CDC announced that those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are safe to participate in outdoor activities without a face mask. However, they followed up by noting that fully vaccinated people should still wear masks in crowded public outdoor settings. This means that the recommendations for all guests to wear face masks at … Read more
The newest addition to the Disney Parks Loungefly collection stars none other than Minnie Mouse! Minnie is receiving a lot of attention this week as this mini backpack comes on the heels of the new “Love My Dots” collection from Kate Spade that debuted at Disneyland Resort. The Loungefly mini backpack arrived today at World … Read more
Bruce the Shark has made his long-awaited return to Universal Studios Florida. After vanishing in January, San Francisco’s favorite photo-op shark from JAWS is hanging back up in his rightful place. Bruce used to be a staple of Amity Island until it was demolished in 2012 to make way for The Wizarding World of Harry … Read more
The ongoing refurbishment of the Cinderella Castle Stage seems to be moving along nicely. Progress has moved quickly since the refurbishment began in February. New flooring was framed, heating elements and weatherproofing added, and the new flooring installed. Now, the floor surfacing has been cured. The stage refurbishment comes in advance of the 50th anniversary … Read more
In the ongoing refurbishment of the Jungle Cruise to address cultural insensitivity, another change has taken place. The spears with skulls mounted on them have been removed from the “abandoned Pygmy welcoming party” scene at the Magic Kingdom. The left side of the scene formerly had spears stuck into the ground with skulls mounted on … Read more
Android users can now use their phones in place of a MagicBand as MagicMobile has gone live today. Part of the My Disney Experience app, MagicMobile enables the user’s device to function as a park ticket, room key, and more. You can access Disney MagicMobile through the menu on the bottom right. It will first … Read more
Disney Parks shared a TikTok tonight highlighting the show building for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway looming over Mickey’s Toontown. The building now hosts a tongue-in-cheek sign alluding to the currently unthemed structure. The sign features Mickey and Minnie in construction helmets. It declares, “What big building? There’s no big building here! Paid for by … Read more
