Katie Francis 
Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuted at Walt Disney World, a former Cast Member is being sued for dangerously altering menu information, and Universal Studios Japan updated the opening timeframe for Donkey Kong Country — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Walt Disney World Disney Springs Walt Disney World … Read more
A former Walt Disney World Cast Member is being sued for changing menu information after being fired. Some of his alterations included dangerously falsifying allergen information, according to local news station WFTV. The filing, which can be found in whole on Scribd, alleges that Michael Scheuer was fired in June 2024 but continued to have … Read more
Authorities said a drunk Florida man was arrested for causing a disturbance at House of Blues Orlando in Disney Springs and repeatedly spat at deputies before he was taken to jail. Florida Man Carted Off in Spit Mask at Walt Disney World Domingo Pagan, 47, of Orlando faces multiple criminal charges and has pleaded not … Read more
A man allegedly intentionally ran into a Cast Member with his stroller, we got a first look at the animatronics for a ride coming to Epic Universe, and Disney shared concept art for the Muppets Christmas Carol photo op coming to Jollywood Nights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October … Read more
A Texas man was accused of pushing a stroller – with his child inside – into a Disney employee and pushing her during a terse exchange before the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. Guest Accused of Pushing Stroller Into and Shoulder Checking Cast Member Andrew Dixon, 35, of Flower Mound, Texas, was arrested Oct. 7 … Read more
The popular piano bar Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk is reportedly closing in 2025. Jellyrolls Piano Bar Reportedly Closing Sources indicate that Jellyrolls will close on or around January 1, 2025, to make way for a new, Disney-operated Jazz club as part of the larger ongoing overhaul of the BoardWalk area. Recent years have seen many … Read more
The Madame Leota Tiki Mug is now available at Walt Disney World, a new permit was filed for work on the replacement of DinoLand at Animal Kingdom, and a new Hey Disney! soundscape featuring the Haunted Mansion was released — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, October 28, 2024. Walt Disney … Read more
Disneyland Resort is already holding auditions for the return of the Pixar-themed Better Together parade at Disney California Adventure. Better Together Parade Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade debuted for Pixar Fest during spring 2024 at Disney California Adventure. The festival brought an assortment of Pixar-themed entertainment and more to the park for a … Read more
Three of the popular Disneyland After Dark events have been confirmed to return in 2025. The Disneyland Resort webpage for Disneyland After Dark was updated to reflect which of this year’s events will return again. Of the four 2024 themes, Disney Channel Nite did not make the cut and its description reads, “This special salute … Read more
The DVC lounge at EPCOT soft opened, a food delivery driver was arrested for a “joke bomb threat”at a Disney World hotel, and showtimes have been released for the holiday entertainment at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, October 27, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights may not be over, but the Christmas cheer is here at Universal Studios Florida. Well, technically, the Christmas spirit is always here at the Park Plaza Holiday Shop in New York, but now there’s new apparel featuring Earl and Pearl the Squirrels. The Park Plaza Holiday Shop is at the corner of … Read more
A food delivery driver was arrested for making a false bomb threat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge this fall. Tadeo Miguel Angel Bessacolmenares, 45, of Orlando, was arrested on September 29 after he made the fake threat to a Disney security guard at the hotel’s front gate, according to court records and the Orange County … Read more
Prices have increased on resort refillable mugs at Walt Disney World, the Vampire Stitch popcorn bucket is now available to day guests, and construction preparations are underway near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, October 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
Over in the former Critter Country at Disneyland, the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree restaurant is now open with its new menu amid a heavier Country Bears theme. The venue was formerly known as the Hungry Bear Restaurant. With most of Critter Country and New Orleans Square under refurbishment ahead of the November 15 debut for … Read more
A Conditional Use Permit has revealed more information about the new signage coming to Universal Orlando Resort. As previously reported, the resort’s roadside signs are going to be replaced with digital versions featuring characters and intellectual property (IP) found in the park. The new signs are large, coming in at 30-40 feet wide, and will … Read more
Star Wars Trading Post has closed at Disney Springs to make way for a Santa Claus meet and greet, the Cake Bake Shop is finally open, and we tried a giant mozzarella stick from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 25, 2024. Walt Disney World … Read more