PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 5/1/21 (Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Plaques Removed, New Gideon's Cookie, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Food, Transportation & Ticket Center Refresh, and More)

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It’s the beginning of May at Walt Disney World, and we’re starting off the new month at Magic Kingdom, with a little time at Disney Springs as well. We’ve got some interesting updates from both locations, some looking back to the discontinuation of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, and others looking forward to Asian Pacific … Read more

Park Pass Availability for Disney's Hollywood Studios Replenished for Many May and June Dates

Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios

While availability for Park Passes has been limited since the Walt Disney World Resort parks reopened, Disney has commonly added additional reservation slots as certain peak times approached, and this ‘refilling’ of reservations has once again occurred today — specifically for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For many dates over the course of May and June 2021, … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Issues Statement on Yesterday's Skyliner Gondola Collision

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Yesterday evening, we reported that the Disney Skyliner had once again experienced an accident as gondolas crashed into each other, resulting in broken glass and downtime for the transportation system. In late 2019, multiple gondolas were involved in a similar incident at a different Skyliner station. Now, Disney has offered some information to a local … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney's Animal Kingdom 4/18/21 ("Harmonious" Fireworks Barges, "Brother Bear" and "Up" Character Appearances, New Expedition Everest Merchandise, and More)

Koda and Kenai from Brother Bear on Flotilla

Welcome back to Walt Disney World for another exciting Sunday in the parks! We’ll be starting our day at EPCOT and later moving on to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as we find new characters, new barges, a new drink, and more. Let’s check it all out. At the entrance to EPCOT, we always appreciate the recent … 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

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