Katie Francis 
A new Figment Pandora charm featuring the fan-favorite purple dragon atop Spaceship Earth is now available at Walt Disney World. Figment Pandora Charm – $80 The charm dangles from a round band with “EPCOT” engraved. It’s primarily silver-toned, with the exception of Figment himself, who is purple. He sprawls atop Spaceship Earth, in a similar … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently testing a return to pre-COVID early entry procedures. Early entry is a perk offered to guests at most Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. It allows guests access to the park half an hour before it officially opens. Since the days of COVID precautions, non-resort guests were held at the tapstiles … Read more
A 20-year-old Iowa man was arrested for indecent exposure after authorities said he was masturbating in his car at a Disney Springs parking garage this summer. Disney College Program Cast Member Incident at Disney Springs Benjamin Humpal-Pash pleaded not guilty to exposure of sexual organs, a misdemeanor, according to Orange Circuit Court records. An Orange … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is adding a whole new theme park to its lineup and they’ve finally announced when the Epic Universe opening date. When Will Epic Universe Open? Epic Universe will open on May 22, 2025. Select multi-day tickets and packages will go on sale on October 22, 2024. Bookings for Universal Helios Grand Hotel … Read more
Pricing details were announced for the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass, the Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrator schedule was released, and a roller coaster is coming to the Disney Adventure cruise ship — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt … Read more
With the announcement of the new Premier Pass, an add-on purchase that grants guests access to all the Lightning Lane queues at Disneyland Resort, there are now a few options for those looking to save time in line. We’ve broken down Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, Premier Pass, and VIP Tours to help … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced a new line-skipping option with a high price tag. The Premier Pass, which will cost from $129 to $449 per person per day, grants one-time access to the Lightning Lane queue for every attraction that offers it. The price point range means that, in most cases, a Premier Pass will … Read more
The Jungle Cruise reopened at Magic Kingdom on October 16 after closing on August 26 for a refurbishment. We took a ride to see if there was anything gnu. Jungle Cruise Reopens After Refurbishment No changes were confirmed beforehand, and it was expected to be a standard refurbishment ahead of the busy holiday season. We … Read more
Epic Universe tickets may go on sale as early as this month, a new Santa meet and greet is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and runDisney has partnered with Brooks Running — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s … Read more
A new line of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort merchandise has arrived, including a Lug bag and more. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Merchandise The collection is available at Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries, the gift shop in the main lobby near Cafe Rix. The store is named after Panchito Pistoles, one of the Three Caballeros. A statue … Read more
The opening date for the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree has been officially confirmed. The venue, formerly known as the Hungry Bear Restaurant, will open on October 25 with a new look and menu. The restaurant closed on July 8 for a scheduled “kitchen refurbishment,” and the changes were announced after it closed. The restaurant will … Read more
It may be October, but Christmas is coming up quickly, and Disneyland Resort is decking the shelves with festive merchandise. We found the 2024 Christmas merchandise collection in the Emporium at Disneyland Park and World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. 2024 Christmas Merchandise at Disneyland Spirit Jersey – $84.99 The Spirit Jersey is … Read more
New themed disposable popcorn buckets are at the Main Street Confectionery, a Disney New York collection debuted online, and seating was added outside the Cake Bake Shop — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, October 13, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland … Read more
The mural has been added to the facade of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland park. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mural The facade is still behind walls, so the full mural can’t be seen yet. It was supposed to be the same as the mural on the barn at Magic Kingdom, but differences can be seen even … Read more
No, you haven’t gone back in time — a new cake castle T-shirt featuring the iconic transformation of Cinderella Castle during the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World is now available. It first debuted online at the Disney Store, but guests can now find it in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom as well. 25th … Read more
The Australia booth for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been relocated. Food & Wine Festival Australia Booth When the Food & Wine Festival began in August, the Australia booth was operating out of a tent rather than its usual booth. Now, with a little over a month left of the festival, … Read more