Katie Francis 
Get the cutest purse in the Seven Seas with Loungefly’s newest Ariel crossbody purse from the Disney Parks collection. It’s available at the Disney Dress Shop at Downtown Disney District and on ShopDisney.com. It would look fantastic with the matching Ariel-inspired dress that debuted in February. Loungefly Ariel Crossbody Purse – $65 The purse is … Read more
Missing your favorite tropical libations from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto? Bring a little of the island life into your wardrobe with this tiki-tastic new shirt. You can pick one up at BouTiki inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Trader Sam’s Camp Shirt – $74.99 This bowling-style shirt is a sandy beige featuring Trader Sam’s motifs in … Read more
With the new reopening date of April 3rd rapidly approaching, testing continues at the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at the Magic Kingdom. Not only were ride vehicles cycling, but we clearly heard the attraction’s audio playing. The ride vehicles cycling this morning appeared unoccupied. There were a handful of cast members on the loading platform. … Read more
As the former Innoventions East prepares to become part of World Celebration, construction plugs along. The building used to house MouseGear, Electric Umbrella, and Innoventions. While a smaller, temporary version of MouseGear still exists, Electric Umbrella has closed permanently. The new scaffolding in the breezeway stands tall and ready. It doesn’t appear that new work … Read more
Send in the clowns! Painting has begun at Casey Jr.’s Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at the Magic Kingdom as the park continues to prepare for its 50th birthday. The bold colors of the repainted clown car on the left contrast with the worn cars on the right. The front of the world famous clowns’ car … Read more
The latest section of pavement work near Spaceship Earth at EPCOT is now complete. As part of EPCOT’s ongoing changes, pavement is being refreshed in sections to better match the overall style of the entrance area, which now includes a new fountain and lighting effects. The shrub barriers are gone, revealing the new pavement which … Read more
It’s a little early for April showers, but spring break has brought a new floral lemon curd cupcake to the BoardWalk Bakery at Walt Disney World Resort. The BoardWalk Bakery is located at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas, next door to Trattoria al Forno. Lemon Curd Cupcake – $5.99 This seasonal treat is topped with … Read more
The much-anticipated sequel to 2007’s Enchanted has its full starring cast confirmed to return. Disenchanted, which will air exclusively on Disney+, had previously only listed Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey as returning. Earlier this week, Alan Menken revealed the return of Menzel and Marsden on a live stream. Menken, who composed the music for the … Read more
As the makeover of the Morocco pavilion continues under Disney’s new management, changes have been popping up. The newest addition is a set of props in front of The Art of Henna. The new props include a cart loaded with containers of spices, wood barrels, burlap sacks, and artificial fruit. These new additions really add … Read more
Preparation for the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World continues. More progress has been made on the decorations for Cinderella Castle. Two new pieces of bunting have been placed as of this morning. The painting of the castle’s turrets has also been completed. Both new buntings are visible from the front of Cinderella Castle, … Read more
The construction walls around Splitsville have finally come down, revealing an outdoor patio. The patio has bar-style counters and chairs for dining and relaxing. Splitsville Luxury Lanes is located at the West Side. Splitsville is across from Everglazed, which opened earlier this year. Foliage has been added in the planters around the new patio. Portable … Read more
Progress continues on the World Drive entrance to Walt Disney World Resort. The archway is undergoing a makeover with the 50th anniversary color scheme. The transformation is ongoing with new changes appearing this morning. The crew is hard at work painting the supports for the “Most Magical Place on Earth” sign. The supports are being … Read more
Yesterday, we brought you a rumor of a series of UK-only cruises on the Disney Cruise Line. Today, we can confirm as Disney has announced these new additions to the Summer 2021 Itinerary. The Disney Cruise Line website was updated today with this announcement: Departing on select dates from London Tilbury, Newcastle, Liverpool and Southampton … Read more
Earlier this year, Disney confirmed that guest rooms at the Contemporary Resort were officially being refurbished, though they did not divulge any details. This refurbishment was scheduled to occur from April 2021 until September 2021, limiting capacity at the resort. It seems, however, that refurbishment has begun ahead of schedule. A room in the main … Read more
According to @DLPReport, the Disney Cruise Line is adding to its Summer 2021 itineraries. The new cruises will be only in the UK, with departures from London Tilbury, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Southampton. The trips will last from 2-4 nights. The story originally came from @RichyDisney, who claims there will be no ports of call on … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced over Twitter that vaccine eligibility in California is expanding. Adults over the age of 50 can make their appointments starting on April 1st. On April 15th, appointments will open for all adults over the age of 16. Californians may register at MyTurn.ca.gov. Learn more about California’s COVID-19 guidelines and data … Read more