Matthew Soberman 
The circle of Walt Disney World 50th anniversary banners is complete as the decorations have finally been installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Several banners have been installed outside the park entrance, just before the security screening area. Some of the banners sport the “Ear-idescent” rainbow pattern that has comprised much of the artwork for “The … Read more
The age of FastPass+ has ended, and the rollout of Lightning Lane signage has begun at EPCOT. The upcharge service, which is part of Disney Genie+, replaces the complimentary FastPass+ service, which allowed guests to skip the line at select attractions. The rollout comes on the same day as it began at the Magic Kingdom. … Read more
October is set to bring thrills and chills to Disney+ as the latest Marvel Studios show reaches its season finale, the world of LEGO Star Wars gets spooky, and more. While the full month’s schedule has not been announced, we have a taste of what’s to come. Read on to see what’s on tap! Friday, … Read more
There’s been a severe lack of vegetation viewing at EPCOT as one of the park’s longest-running attractions, Living with the Land, remains closed for the thirteenth consecutive day. The attraction’s unplanned downtime began August 21st, with Cast Members left standing out in front of the entrance notifying guests of the closure. Since then, the My … Read more
While no official closure date for Splash Mountain has been announced for the Magic Kingdom, it seems one of its characters is already losing representation in the park. The bronze Br’er Rabbit statue has been removed from the park’s Hub, where a number of Disney characters have been immortalized. The film the character comes from, … Read more
With Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary just weeks away, the clock on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom has received a golden makeover ahead of the big day. The clock is now rendered in an “Ear-idescent” gold, with special 50th anniversary banners hanging off of it. The top of the clock has a special … Read more
With Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary now just a month away, work continues to spruce up Splash Mountain ahead of the big day. The scaffolding that’s been erected around the façade of the attraction has expanded since our last visit, with the left side nearly completely surrounded. Work seems to be beginning in earnest, with … Read more
As part of its ongoing commitment to broader diversity, The Walt Disney Company has announced the “Reimagine Tomorrow” initiative. The initiative highlights Disney’s current efforts to showcase stories and talent from underrepresented communities, as well as its intentions for the near future. As Disney states on the Reimagine Tomorrow website: At Disney, inclusion is for … Read more
As Muppet fans await the arrival of “Muppets Haunted Mansion” on Disney+ this fall, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can get a taste of what’s to come… literally. A new Muppets Haunted Mansion éclair has materialized at PizzeRizzo. This chocolate éclair is stuffed with a dark chocolate filling and topped with purple buttercream, crispy pearls, … Read more
The Halloween season is in full swing all around Walt Disney World, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting in on the fun with a quartet of new sweet treats. These items are themed to beloved Disney Halloween offerings, including “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus.” Sally’s Stitched-Up … Read more
Just over a week after the Disneyland Resort reduced operating hours for its theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have adjusted their hours on select dates in October again. Disneyland will now be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. from October 4 through the 7 and again from October 11 through the 14. … Read more
Summer is slowly coming to an end, but Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is sending the season out in style with a pair of brand new items featuring their flavor of the month for September, lemon poppy seed, featured in both a cookie and a cake slice. The artwork on the menu features Bonnie Brae, … Read more
A new month brings us a brand new line of Wishables at Walt Disney World! And with the spooky season already in full swing, some of Disney’s most infamous baddies are stealing the spotlight. This month’s collection is all about the Disney Villains. Like previous releases, the series consists of a mystery bag with one … Read more
It’s no secret that we love beignets, and we also love s’mores. So when we heard that Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express at the Downtown Disney District had s’mores glazed beignets, we just had to try them! The beignets, which come four to an order, are chocolate-glazed and topped with a honey graham cracker crust. … Read more
Bread-lovers, it’s time to celebrate! Free samples of Boudin sourdough bread are once again being offered at The Bakery Tour in Disney California Adventure! The samples had been suspended since the park reopened earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but guests can now get their sourdough on near the entrance to the attraction. … Read more
Just a couple of weeks after it kicked off, Disney After Hours Boo Bash has now completely sold out for the remainder of its run at the Magic Kingdom. Guests can no longer purchase tickets for the hard-ticket event that runs through October. As of Sunday, the only date still available was September 12th, and … Read more