Matthew Soberman 
After two years of closure, work seems to have begun in earnest to refurbish the Walt Disney World Railroad at the Magic Kingdom. A tan scrim has been installed in front of the Main Street, U.S.A. station. We saw the early stages of its construction a few days ago starting with the back of the … Read more
Even if it may be a while before guests can actually race through The Grid, work continues on TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom. Travelling past the site on the Walt Disney World Monorail, we can see that the show building is mostly paneled. Meanwhile, the structure for the illuminated canopy continues to … Read more
Guten tag from EPCOT! The holiday season has brought the return of the “Fröhliche Weihnachten” merchandise collection. Last year, we were captivated with its German-inspired charm, and now it’s come back even stronger with plenty of new items! “Fröhliche Weihnachten” Rapunzel Ornament — $34.99 “Fröhliche Weihnachten” Hand-Finished Mickey & Minnie Silk Ornament — $22.99 This … Read more
Believe it or not, the Liberty Square Riverboat doesn’t sail freely on the Rivers of America. It actually runs along a track, which has been getting some attention during the refurbishment. Near the riverboat dock, we can see a section of some darker track with pink ties. Meanwhile, more segments of track wait nearby, likely … Read more
Though it’s been over two years since the Walt Disney World Railroad took guests around the Magic Kingdom, our eagle-eyed reporter spotted an indication that things are on the right track. Train tracks are being laid near the Fantasyland Station. Though the station is currently blocked from guest access, it’s visible from outside, though somewhat … Read more
What to Watch for Walt Disney’s Birthday on Disney+ (Disneyland Specials, Classic Animation, Documentaries, and More!) December 5th is a very special day for Disney fans, as it marks Walt Disney’s 119th birthday. And while you may not be at the parks or in a movie theater to celebrate, you can still find plenty of … Read more
From “Hogwarts Alumni” to Quidditch gear, Universal Orlando Resort has offered many ways to show off your house pride. But now, you can carry around your favorite house with four new mini-backpacks! Each backpack features one of Hogwarts’ iconic houses in their color schemes, complete with the house crest and a puffy ball attached to … Read more
With the year we’ve all had, it’s a safe bet that most of us are looking forward to 2021. And if you’re at Walt Disney World, you can get a head start on the coming year with a new Limited Release MagicBand! The design is similar to the ornaments we’ve seen, featuring Mickey Mouse and … Read more
While guests at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort won’t be able to enjoy the majesty of the Candlelight Processional this year, Disney is trying to keep the holiday magic going. They’ve released a video of a performance from last year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, led by celebrity narrator Neil Patrick Harris. … Read more
If you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World today, expect to deal with crowds, as Park Pass reservations are full. In a rare sight, no parks are available for any ticket types, including Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, and guests with theme park tickets, according to Walt Disney World’s Park Pass calendar. This comes … Read more
It seems the Keister Coaster’s clown has seen its last sliders at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Disney officially confirmed that the slide at the Luna Park Pool will have a completely refreshed appearance when it reopens according to writer Brooke Geiger McDonald. The statement implies that the slide could receive a Mickey and friends theme. The … Read more
As part of The Walt Disney Company’s ongoing restructuring to emphasize direct-to-consumer entertainment and Disney+, the vice president of the streaming service’s Nonfiction Originals division has left the company for Netflix. Deadline‘s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Dan Silver has departed Disney to become Netflix’s Director of Documentary Feature Films. The move comes after the teams … Read more
The holidays are in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, and with that comes new goodies and collectables that make our nice list! Now, there’s another item that just gives us a glow. Mickey and Minnie rock around the Christmas tree on this new light-up popcorn bucket. The bucket previously released at Walt Disney World … Read more
While the past few months have brought the loss of many talented entertainers around Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the return of one performer is music to our ears. The pianist has returned to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for the first time since its reopening back in June. You can hear him … Read more
Just in time for his birthday, the Walt Disney and Sleeping Beauty Castle Funko POP! figurine set will release on shopDisney on Saturday, December 5th. The set was previously announced as part of Funko’s line celebrating Disneyland’s 65th anniversary. It’s also expected to be available at Disney Parks, though no official release date has been … Read more
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has reopened at Universal Orlando Resort, which means the return of Bice Ristorante. As part of our tour of the hotel, we decided to have dinner at this fine Italian restaurant. The restaurant is on the second floor, accessible by an elegantly-lit staircase. Outside the entrance, a sign reminds guests that … Read more