Katie Francis 
Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resorts have begun preparations for Hurricane Milton, Marley the American Crocodile has been permanently removed from DinoLand U.S.A., and Disney faces a new class action lawsuit — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, October 6, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
Walt Disney World is waiving cancellation and change fees for guests with reservations at the resort hotels due to Hurricane Milton. UPDATE – 10/7/24, 3:13 p.m.: This policy has been extended from Saturday, October 12 to Sunday, October 13. The article now reflects these changes. The following changes are in effect for the policy: Due … Read more
“Agatha All Along” continues with its fourth installment, returning us to our coven in mourning (or at least most of them). “Agatha All Along” Episode 4 Recap Having been left wondering how these witches would handle the loss of a seemingly necessary member of a “complete” coven, “If I Can’t Reach You / Let My … Read more
The menu with prices for the Cake Bake Shop has been revealed, we took a look at the “Alien vs. Predator” theme park that Disney blocked, and Universal filed a permit for new entrance signs — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, October 5, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney … Read more
Tropical Storm Milton is now forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida next week, and amid the State of Emergency, Walt Disney World has paused hotel reservations for Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10. We also noticed that DVC reservations are unavailable for Tuesday, October 8, Wednesday, October 9, and … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency in the wake of the news that Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to become a major hurricane when it makes landfall next week. Both Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World are part of Orange County, which is included in the State of Emergency. Those … Read more
The Henson family has refuted the rumors that the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, formerly home to the Muppet Studios, has been sold to the Church of Scientology. The estate made the following statement to Discussing Film in response to their original report: “We are not in any business dealings with the Church of Scientology, and … Read more
Disneyland has released a Haunted Mansion Christmas shirt this year, even though the standard version of The Haunted Mansion doesn’t operate during the holiday season. Haunted Mansion Christmas T-shirt – $29.99 We found the shirt in Emporium at Disneyland Park. It’s a black straight-cut T-shirt. The graphic on the front features an off-white sketch of … Read more
Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres, a playground in DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida, is currently closed. Construction walls are up around the area, and signs advising of “set enhancements” (Universal’s default sign phrasing) are posted, but the attraction is not listed on the refurbishment calendar. Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres Closed Construction walls and … Read more
Four of the five Indiana Jones movies have been removed from the Disney+ streaming service. Are the Indiana Jones Movies on Disney+? All five Indiana Jones films were streaming on Disney+ until October 2024. Now, the only movie in the franchise available on Disney’s streaming service is the most recent sequel, “Indiana Jones and the … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has updated the operating hours for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom into mid-October. Magic Kingdom Hours The Magic Kingdom hours were previously 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on regular days and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party days. Both sets of hours have been adjusted. The … Read more
Another round of layoffs is underway at the Walt Disney Company, Rachel Zegler revealed the new backstory for Snow White’s name, and a new Russo Bros. movie is based on the idea of Disneyland animatronics revolting against their creators — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Walt Disney … Read more
The floor map has been released for the upcoming D23 Brazil event, revealing that there will be a booth for Disney Parks & Experiences. D23 Brazil takes place from November 8-10, 2024, in São Paulo. The schedule of panels and presentations has not been released, so it’s unknown if there are any parks-related events happening … Read more
Actor Ken Page passed away, a Figment Easter egg was spotted in “Inside Out 2,” and a first look at the Disney Treasure merchandise with prices was revealed — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
The trials begin as Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) and her reluctant allies start their journey down the “Witches Road.” As the coven presses on, we begin to unravel details of their pasts, as well as reveal even more mysterious secrets to be uncovered in the third episode of Agatha All Along, “Through Many Miles of … Read more
Disneyland Magic Key holders will soon have a chance to shop a Christmas merchandise pre-sale event. A limited selection of merchandise from the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection will be available starting on October 4, 2024. Guests must have a Magic Key pass connected to their myDisney account and be logged into the Disneyland app … Read more