Matthew Soberman 
Lovers of Disney’s westerns will want to “giddyup” to Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom where a bulletin board has been erected! This has been around for a bit now, but we wanted to take a closer look at all the “Easter eggs.” The board replaces a former Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom portal, which was … Read more
With its dissolution seemingly imminent, the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s bond rating from Fitch Ratings remains on “Negative Watch,” according to Orlando Business Journal‘s Richard Bilbao. Bilbao notes that in its latest report, Fitch has yet to issue a full rating, but the district could face a downgrade on its issuer default rating (IDR) bonds … Read more
Dreams are where the imagination goes to play, so it’s only fitting that a Figment Cuddleez plush has flown into Walt Disney World! Figment Cuddleez Plush – $39.99 The plush shows EPCOT’s beloved purple dragon fast asleep, discovering what magic journeys his mind can conjure. The underside has his lavender belly, complete with horizontal stripes. … Read more
We’re still a ways away from spring 2023, but that only means that things are speeding up at the site of TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom! From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we could see construction workers on the tracks of the Walt Disney World Railroad, where preparations are still underway for … Read more
Disneyland Paris Annual Passholders fed up with the park reservation system have organized a protest scheduled for Saturday, October 22. The protest, organized “Les Oreilles Jaunes,” asks guests to wear yellow Mickey ears (or any yellow clothing) and meet in front of the Disneyland Hotel at 2 p.m. local time. The organizers ask protesters to … Read more
After being closed for over two years, Monsieur Paul will finally reopen Tuesday, October 18 at EPCOT. Currently, the restaurant is only scheduled to be open for dinner service on a prix fixe menu, consisting of a cocktail, appetizer, fish course, meat course, imported cheese plate, and dessert. Pricing has not been revealed as of … Read more
As part of an effort by the Japanese government to generate demand in the event industry, Tokyo Disney Resort is offering discounted tickets for vaccinated guests for a limited time. Sales opened today, which caused ticketing website to crash. Through the “Wakuwari” discount program, vaccinated guests can save 20% on 1-Day Passports, valid October 13, … Read more
Just a day after it was revealed, date-based variable pricing has already begun for Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane selections at Walt Disney World. When we checked the My Disney Experience app today, Genie+ was being sold for $20.00 per guest, up five dollars from its previous $15.00/guest rate. With date-based variable pricing, the … Read more
While the Walt Disney World Railroad STILL isn’t quite ready to welcome guests back at the Magic Kingdom, a big sign of its impending return can be seen in Tomorrowland. Train tracks continue to be assembled between Space Mountain and TRON Lightcycle Run. The railroad hasn’t operated for guests in over three years in order … Read more
With construction still ongoing on The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the rest of the hotel is getting some attention with a repainting. We spotted a couple of workers repainting the hotel signage on the Adventure Tower. Walking around the hotel grounds, we can see the upcoming Disney Vacation Club tower with most of its core … Read more
For the first time in over a year, prices have been raised on interactive wands from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Interactive wands are now $63.00, up four dollars from its previous price of $59.00. The last price increase occurred in June 2021. Currently, non-interactive wands remain priced at $55.00. … Read more
Movies and fashion rule at the new UNI VRS store now open at Universal Studios Hollywood. Recently, we stopped by to take a complete tour of all the new offerings. Check out the video below, or read on for a full list of merchandise! Under the awning that leads into the shop, there’s a collage … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 31 has taken its grip on Universal Studios Florida, and in between the many scares, this year’s Tribute Store has plenty of sweet treats! Whether you like cakes, cookie dough, or macarons, there’s plenty of ghoulish offerings. Naturally, we decided to take a sinister sampling and see what stood out! Lil’ Boo … Read more
With Central Florida continuing to deal with Tropical Storm Ian, Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs will reopen with a “phased approach” tomorrow, Friday, September 30. Operating hours will be updated later today. The closure was originally scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, September 28 and 29. Park Passes for September 30 were blocked … Read more
Even though we’re still years away from the opening of the Donkey Kong expansion to Super Nintendo World, don’t throw your barrels just yet! Alicia Stella at Orlando Park Stop has provided a sneak peek at what to expect when it opens in 2024 at Universal Studios Japan and 2025 at Universal’s Epic Universe. Currently, … Read more
With guests currently hunkering down in Walt Disney World resort hotels during Hurricane Ian, gift shops have enacted purchase limits for essential items. At Johari Treasures in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village, a sign was up in the food section noting that guests may only purchase two of each item. It’s unclear how … Read more