Matthew Soberman 
It’s been over three years since Disney officially announced plans to expand and refurbish Disney Village at Disneyland Paris. Since then, details have been kept relatively quiet as to what that may entail, but thanks to our friends at OutsidEars, we have a look at a possible masterplan for the overhaul of this shopping, dining … Read more
Work continues to move along on the façade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. The area has been getting increased attention in recent weeks, and today, we’ve spotted the next step in its creation. Wood paneling is being installed on the far right wall, which stretches down from the facade’s ceiling. Crews … Read more
The raptors are coming… but at the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, they’re already here. A pair of velociraptor statues have been unveiled, marking the waterfront plaza entrance to the attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Crews were on hand to oversee the unwrapping of the statues, which shows a pair of raptors ready to strike. The … Read more
Spring is springing up all around Walt Disney World, and with that brings the return of spring break crowds. But what makes this year different is the Park Pass system, which helps control park capacity as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the resort. But even with Park Passes, the crowds aren’t slowing down. Park … Read more
Now that we know that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will begin serving up fun on October 1st, Park Pass Reservations for EPCOT have become a hot item. So far, Park Passes have already been fully booked for the attraction’s opening day for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. This follows the Magic Kingdom also being completely booked … Read more
Our taste buds have been getting a workout lately at EPCOT. Not only has the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off, offering a variety of dishes from around the world, but there are now new offerings at Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion! Joining the menu are a Stir-fried Chicken and … Read more
While anticipation builds for the opening of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, it seems that other areas of Jurassic Park are also getting some renewal at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center is currently being repainted, refreshing its look before guests zoom by on the VelociCoaster track. A worker on a cherry picker … Read more
Work has been moving steadily to reimagine the entrances of Walt Disney World ahead of its 50th anniversary, with the focus now on the World Drive entrance and the mouse that started it all. The repainting to the new royal blue and stone gray color scheme has come a long way in a short time. … Read more
The struggles of Restaurant Marrakesh and the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT have been well-documented for a while now. After making a legal filing against the group that operated the food, beverage and merchandise locations, Disney took control back in October, and since then, the pavilion has seen many changes. One of the things that hasn’t … Read more
One of the most beloved offerings at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is about to return. KA WA’A, a Luau is set to return on Saturday, March 27th, with reservations now available. From Disney Parks Blog: Aloha ‘Auinalā! As the sun dips into the ocean to end the day, a conch shell is blown … Read more
Fans will be able to build their own part of the Hundred Acre Wood when a new Winnie the Pooh LEGO set goes on sale Thursday, April 1st. The set, which was created by Ben Alder, is part of the LEGO IDEAS program, which takes fan-created designs voted on by the public and makes them … Read more
While we still don’t have an official opening date for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, merchandise… finds a way. Joining the lineup is a new Coca-Cola Freestyle tumbler, now available at Universal Orlando Resort. The tumbler features similar art to other items in the collection, with the roller coaster’s track wrapped around a pack of velociraptors … Read more
With Disney’s Blizzard Beach set to reopen on Sunday, we now have a look at the COVID-19 safety measures that will be in place at the water park. Brooke Geiger McDonald posted pictures of the safety reminders on Twitter, revealing that while face coverings may not be worn while in the water, they will be … Read more
If you’re a fan of a certain outlaw, there’s a new collection from Dooney & Bourke that will make you say “Oo-de-lally!” The newest Artist Series collection will feature the characters of Robin Hood, coming to Walt Disney World on Monday, March 8th. The display, seen at Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom, shows off … Read more
Here’s some news that has us jumping for joy: the Jumping Fountains are once again running at the Imagination! pavilion in EPCOT. The large fountains, a feature of the pavilion since its opening in 1982, had been off since the park closed in March 2020 and have remained off through the reopening period. Nearby smaller … Read more
It may be a while until we can see the inside of TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom, but from the outside, construction on the exterior canopy has progressed quite nicely. As we recently reported, the temporary support structures have started to be dismantled towards the canopy’s lower sections, with more being added … Read more