PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/17/21 (New “Up” Cookie Jar, Peoplemover and Jungle Cruise Progress, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Troubles, and More)

Tinker Bell and Cinderella Castle

Royal greetings from the Magic Kingdom! While it’s yet another sold-out day, we’re on the tail end of Spring Break and the “capacity” crowds seem to be slowly dwindling. We’ll be taking a look at a few of the ongoing projects in the park and finding anything else that may be new. It started out … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/11/21 (Storms Close Attractions and Eateries, “Creations Shop” and Club Cool Construction, La Gelateria Nears Completion, and More)

Spaceship Earth and Imagination Pavilion with Storms Approaching

Welcome to EPCOT! We have, unfortunately, a fairly nasty day in store as we come up against severe thunderstorm warnings as part of a weather system which produced dangerous lightning and hail around the Central Florida area. Despite this, we’ve managed about an hour of ‘dry time’ in the morning to take inventory of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/10/21 (On-Ride Photos Get Watermarks, Weighted Peoplemover Testing, Refurbishment Projects All Around, and More)

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Rivers of America at Sunrise

Greetings from Walt Disney World on another Spring Break weekend! We’re at the Magic Kingdom today, checking up on a variety of projects ahead of the resort’s 50th anniversary. There’s a lot going on inside — and in the case of one project, outside — the park as we are less than six months away … Read more

Walt Disney World Paying Cast Members for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

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According to a post on Unite Here Local 362’s Facebook page, Disney will be paying certain Walt Disney World Cast Members for obtaining one of the available COVID-19 vaccines. In a press release attached to the post, the union which represents attractions and custodial Cast Members, amongst others, states that Cast Members will be paid … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/22/21 (Additional 50th Anniversary Décor on Cinderella Castle, Dooney & Bourke “Sidekick” MagicBand and Bags, Bonjour! Village Gifts Reopens, and More)

Partner's Statue in front of Cinderella Castle with new 50th Anniversary Decorations at Magic Kingdom

Greetings from The Most Magical Place on Earth! We’ve got a busy day full of new Dooney & Bourke items, shop closings and openings, and new Cinderella Castle décor. It’s a gloomy morning, though — a combination of the recent time change and some misty, slightly rainy weather. We’re going to brave the chilly dampness … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/21/21 (Flower & Garden In Full Bloom, Elsa Photo Op Shifts, Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, Rose & Crown Dining Room Reopens, and More)

Sorcerer Mickey Topiary with Lucite Pylons

Welcome back to EPCOT! We’re rounding out our weekend at Future World and World Showcase, wrapping up the first week of Spring Break at Walt Disney World — particularly for the Orlando locals. We’re truly shifting gears into Spring, despite the cool weather, and getting ready for Easter. Let’s check out all of the seasonal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom 3/20/21 (MouseGear and Moana Journey of Water Construction, Disney+ Marvel Show Merchandise, New EPCOT Signage, and More)

Minnie and Mickey Physically Distanced Meet and Greet at EPCOT

Greetings from Walt Disney World! We’re delving further into Spring Break at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, entering what is effectively the second weekend of the school holiday around the United States. It also happens to be a chilly and overcast start to the weekend, relatively speaking. Let’s head in and see what’s in store for … Read more

PHOTOS: Avengers Logo and Quinjet Illuminated in Marvel Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

Avengers Campus Illuminated After Dark at Disney California Adventure

Earlier today, we brought you updates on new details that have been added to Marvel Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Now that the sun has set on the first day of the ticketed “A Touch of Disney” event, we’re getting even more new elements from the park’s newest land — this time in the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 3/14/21 (Innoventions West Farewell, Expedition Everest Yeti Spirit Jersey, St. Patrick’s Day Totchos, and More)

Last Parts of Innoventions West Frame Through Spaceship Earth Breezeway

Welcome to EPCOT on a beautiful, warm Sunday! We’ve survived the time change and loss of an hour of sleep but we made it to the Walt Disney World parks to see what’s new as we work our way into Spring Break. Despite it being the weekend, there’s quite a bit going on at EPCOT … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 3/13/21 (New “Toy Story 4” Easter and Country Bear Jamboree MagicBands, Gaston’s Fountain Returns, Disneyland Crossover Ear Headband, “Kingdom of Cute” Water Bottles, and More)

Main Street USA from Cinderella Castle

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom on the first Saturday of Spring Break season! It’s no secret that Park Passes are in short supply as we enter this historically busy time of year, so we’re expecting some pretty heavy crowds as the parks are booked to capacity every day for the next week. Let’s head in … Read more

Indoor Dining Set To Return As Soon As Monday in Los Angeles County, Home to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk

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While outdoor dining was only reallowed in Los Angeles County in late January of this year as a stay-at-home order was lifted, indoor dining has remained out of reach for all restaurants in the county — including those within CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood, and inside the park itself. That may be about to change, … Read more

Disneyland Resort Theme Parks Likely To Reopen At Higher Capacity Than Expected Due To California Vaccination Milestone

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In a recent announcement, California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the state was close to reaching a goal of vaccinating 2 million Californians living in underprivileged communities. Reaching this target results in it being easier for counties to move into less-restrictive tiers of California’s reopening plan. The state’s reopening plan allows for theme parks to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 3/7/21 (Peanut Butter Chocolate Milkshake, Repaired Tower of Terror Billboard, Jumping Fountains Stop Jumping, and More)

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Hello from EPCOT on what, unlike yesterday’s damp experience, is a lovely day at Walt Disney World. We’re here for the first weekend of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which began this past Wednesday. We’re also going to be heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studio for a new sweet treat that … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/6/21 (Disney Gets Its Own Coaster Osprey, New Phone Accessories, Easter MagicBands, Rainy Day Cavalcades, and More)

Rainy Day Cavalcade in Frontierland

Welcome to a wet start to the weekend at the Magic Kingdom! It’s our first weekend of March, which means an onslaught of both spring showers and spring break crowds will be coming to Walt Disney World in the near future. We’re getting a taste of both today, so let’s take a look at the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/28/21 (Second Set of “Harmonious” Ring Arms Added, Ongoing Flower & Garden Festival Prep, World Celebration Progress, and More)

Flowers Planted In Advance of Flower & Garden Festival Signage Display

Greetings from EPCOT on the final day of February, as we usher out the month, the previous festival, and apparently wintertime as a whole. We’re only a few days away from the start of Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, so naturally the preparations for that have ramped up. Meanwhile, World Showcase Lagoon … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/27/21 (“Harmonious” Centerpiece Ring Barge Invades World Showcase, Innoventions Demolition and Construction, Flower & Garden Festival Preparations, and More)

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It’s the start of another weekend here at Walt Disney World, and on this Saturday we’re coming to you from EPCOT. Our timing for a day at this particular park couldn’t have been better, as this morning brought news that the gigantic “Harmonious” centerpiece had been put in place. Let’s head into the park and … Read more