Lauren Stracner 
Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace, the outdoor patio bar next to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, is currently closed for refurbishment at Walt Disney World. Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Closed for Refurbishment The refurbishment is listed on the Walt Disney World website. No reopening date is currently known. Fortunately, the nearby Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto opens at … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will host a live webcast with executives to discuss the financial results for the fiscal second quarter of 2026. The webcast will take place on the Disney Investors site on May 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT. It will be archived after the … Read more
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities is currently closed for a short refurbishment in preparation for Batuu West’s timeline shift to the original trilogy. Dok-Ondar’s Going Back in Time As of today, April 13, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland is closed. With the timeline shift scheduled to officially occur on April … Read more
Epic Universe expansion progress, fountain updates, fireworks prep and more revealed in new aerial photos, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reappears on Lightning Lane list at Walt Disney World, and full list (with prices) of merchandise in World of Disney on Disney Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, April 12, … Read more
The upcoming Disneyland Paris Princess Cavalcade has announced its premiere date as well as the second princess appearing in the parade. Disney Princess Cavalcade Starts July 24 According to the official Disneyland Paris Instagram account, the Disney Princess Cavalcade will kick off on July 24 in Disney Adventure World. Along with the start date, Disney … Read more
We now know the name and opening timeline for the Up-inspired ride coming to Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris. ‘Up’ Attraction is Officially Wilderness Explorer Sky Swings The first-ever Up attraction will be Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings, a “flying chair carousel” that’s been a classic theme park ride for centuries. The attraction’s “story,” as … Read more
With its reopening date officially announced, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has reappeared as a bookable Lightning Lane option in the Magic Kingdom section of the My Disney Experience app. Lightning Lane Now Available for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed for an extensive refurbishment in January 2025, and just last week Disney … Read more
Pink paint completely removed from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, purrrfect Disney cat gifts for your feline on National Pet Day, and carousel canopy frame taking shape as aerial photos reveal more construction updates on Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 11, 2026. Disney News … Read more
A 47-year-old United Kingdom man was arrested for battery after he was accused of shoving a teenage girl moving past him in line at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom. The 18-year-old victim from St. Cloud told law enforcement she was trying to catch up with the rest of her party in the queue … Read more
Man connected to deadly California fireworks explosion arrested at Walt Disney World, first Muppets plush toys created by Disney in a decade now available, and walls removed from A-Wing in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 10, 2026. Disney News Recap Universal … Read more
A fresh batch of aerial photos from bioreconstruct reveals more of Monstropolis’ E ticket attraction taking shape in the form of a sprawling concrete foundation studded with tall support structures. ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Coaster Components Being Readied Backstage Construction vehicles, flatbed trucks, and more support pillars are lined up and ready backstage at the Monstropolis site. … Read more
Since Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away premiered months ago, Peter Pan and Wendy have been grounded on their parade float. All that changed tonight when they finally took flight. Disney Starlight Peter Pan & Wendy Float On July 20, 2025, Disney Starlight debuted at the Magic Kingdom as Walt Disney World’s first new nighttime … Read more
Crews working to remove lime green water from Cinderella Castle moat, Imagineering files construction permit for former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser building, and height requirement lowered for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Disney News Recap Universal News Recap … Read more
Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World has officially started at Tokyo Disneyland, and while merchandise and decor have been out for a month, the kickoff brings with it a plethora of candy-coated new merchandise with a mint-green color palette. New Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World Merchandise The first accessory is this frosting-dipped mint-green Minnie ear headband, … Read more
Howdy pardners! Along with the exciting news that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is officially reopening May 3 at Magic Kingdom, we also now know even smaller cowpokes can join you on the wildest ride in the wilderness. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Lowers Height Requirement Before its closure in January 2025 for an extensive refurbishment, including … Read more
This year, Disneyland Park added a new special guided tour honoring Women’s History Month: the Women Who Make the Magic Guided Tour, which spotlights the achievements of Harriet Burns, Alice Davis, Mary Blair, Ruth Shellhorn, Leota Toombs, Kim Irvine, Dorothea Redmond, and other visionary Disney women. Women Who Make Magic The tour came to be because … Read more
