Lauren Shahan 
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite takes place on select evenings in February. If you’re attending the event, you can plan ahead with our first look at the full event map below. Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite When you first check in for the event you can pick up an event guide for the evening along … Read more
Universal Mardi Gras 2025 is just around the corner and new merchandise is now available for guests to purchase at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the new items for sale at the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Universal Mardi Gras 2025 Merchandise The merchandise features festive designs that include characters like King Gator, … Read more
The bioluminescent walkways in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are receiving a fresh new coat of paint. Repainting Pandora’s Bioluminescent Walkways Several walkways around the land are receiving a new coat of UV-reactant paint. Due to the intense Florida sun and constant tread from guests, the paint fades quite quickly. … Read more
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will close early tomorrow, January 30, 2025. Magic Kingdom Closing Early According to WDWMagic.com, Magic Kingdom will close early on January 30 for a Cast Service Celebration. The celebration rewards Cast Members who have reached a certain milestone in their Disney career, ranging between 10-50 years of service. According … Read more
The scrims have been removed from the windows of the Biotechnology Lab at The Living with the Land attraction in EPCOT allowing guests to see inside the lab once more. Living with the Land Biotechnology Lab Just a few days ago, we reported that the Biotechnology lab at the Living with the Land attraction was … Read more
The popular Mickey sunglasses from the Tokyo Disney Resort are now available for guests to purchase at Disneyland. We first found the sunglasses for sale at the Adventureland Bazaar. Mickey Sunglasses – $22.99 The sunglasses’ lenses are circular with two smaller circular lenses on top, forming a Mickey shape. The lenses are tinted black and … Read more
The refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom continues with Jackhammer work and more scaffolding set up. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment We climbed aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad to get a look at the refurbishment progress of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We noticed a large yellow hose as we passed by, … Read more
As Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom continues to undergo refurbishment, the flooring has been removed. Tortuga Tavern Refurbishment In our last update, we reported that rolling planters had been set up around the seating area of the quick-service restaurant. Behind the rolling shrubs, we were able to see that the structural pillars were … Read more
A Donkey Kong meet and greet in Epic Universe has been added to the character encounter page on the official website of Universal Orlando Resort. Donkey Kong Meet and Greet When Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe opens in May 2025, guests will be able to meet Donkey Kong. The official Universal website states: You’ll … Read more
A new ticketless entry system for Annual Passholders has been implemented at Universal Islands of Adventure for a limited time. Ticketless Entry at Universal Islands of Adventure This ticketless entry system, “Effortless Entry,” is being implemented for a limited time at Passholder-exclusive entrances at Universal Islands of Adventure. Passholders will first need to enroll in … Read more
Universal Mardi Gras 2025 is about to be in full swing at Universal Orlando Resort beginning February 1, 2025, and event merchandise is already available online at the official Universal shop website. Universal Mardi Gras 2025 Merchandise The merchandise features festive designs including King Gator, Gator Junior, Baron Tonton, and more. Mardi Gras 2025 King … Read more
The digital sign directories across Disney Springs are being upgraded due to long-standing issues with the displays. Disney Springs Digital Sign Upgrades According to WDWMagic.com, Disney is upgrading the digital sign directories across Disney Springs. There have been several long-standing issues with the displays over the last few years. The digital directories serve as maps … Read more
Disney has made a small change in the wording on their Disability Access Service (DAS) Program website. Disney’s Disability Access Service Program The wording on the website previously stated, “DAS is one of the programs offered at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks intended to accommodate only those Guests who, due to a developmental disability … Read more
The popular Mickey sunglasses from the Tokyo Disney Resort are now available for guests to purchase at the Walt Disney World Resort. We first found the sunglasses for sale at Garden Gate Gifts in Animal Kingdom. Mickey Sunglasses – $22.99 The sunglasses’ lenses are circular with two smaller circular lenses on top, forming a Mickey … Read more
The merchandise kiosks have returned to Adventureland after more of the new themed pavement was installed. Adventureland Pavement Update Since the summer of 2024, Disney has slowly replaced the pavement in Adventureland section by section. Recently, the area near the entrance of Adventureland was being prepped to receive an update. Last week, we reported that … Read more
“Inside Out 2” magnetic shoulder plush are now available at the Walt Disney World Resort. We first discovered them at Disney Ever After in Disney Springs. Anxiety Magnetic Shoulder Plush – $24.99 Anxiety is wearing her orange and white striped shirt with brown pants and an expression of panic on her face. She comes with … Read more
