Alice Kennedy 
Castaway Club members can look forward to new welcome gifts, including a backpack, wet/dry bag, water bottle, and a travel pillow/blanket combo. Castaway Club Gifts Silver Castaway Club members who have completed one sailing receive this versatile backpack. Other benefits include: Gold Castaway Club members (5 sailings) receive a handy wet/dry bag and the backpack. They receive the same … Read more
Old Navy and Disney are back with even more styles for their Mickey & Friends summer collection featuring baseball games, barbecues, and more. Mickey & Friends Collection In this collection, fans will find all-new pieces, updated silhouettes, and expanded categories that feel both nostalgic and trendy for the entire family. Fans can shop the collection starting May 13 … Read more
Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World are currently unable to use the boat dock for transportation across the lagoon. Polynesian Village Resort’s Boat Dock Temporarily Closed The boat dock is closed for routine refurbishment through Friday, June 5. Guests will still be able to use alternative transportation, like bus, monorail, … Read more
Fence panels are being attached to the previously installed steel supports between Thunder Mountain and the Piston Peak construction site in an effort to block the ongoing construction area from guest view. Big Thunder Mountain Walls Big Thunder Mountain reopened on May 3 after being closed for over one year. Several updates were made, including … Read more
Big Al’s has officially closed at Magic Kingdom as Piston Peak construction begins to ramp up in Frontierland. Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates This morning, May 11, Big Al’s did not reopen with the rest of Frontierland. This lines up with the previous closing date we expected. The kiosk has already been removed … Read more
Billboards have been removed from The Little Mermaid building in Animation Courtyard. The work is part of the ongoing transformation into Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Magic of Disney Animation Billboards Last week, the Mickey and Minnie Disney Jr. billboards were cut out of their frames. The billboards will likely be … Read more
Michael Pennington, known to Star Wars fans as Moff Jerjerrod, has died. He was 82 years old. Michael Pennington Pennington played Moff Jerjerrod (commander of the second Death Star) in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983). He also starred in Hamlet (1969), Fragile (2005), and The Iron Lady (2011). According to Deadline, his passing was … Read more
Universal Orlando’s’ Horror Make-Up Show closes tomorrow, May 12. While Universal announced the attraction will reopen in late 2026, there is now a new reopening timeline. Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show Being Reimagined The show is set to open in Winter 2026 “featuring classic and modern horror properties along with shockingly fun surprises – all … Read more
Carry your hot and cold beverages in Buzz and Woody sport canteens from Corkcicle. They’re available from the Corkcicle retail shop in Disney Springs. Both canteens hold 20 oz/600 mL. Cold beverages stay cold for up to 25 hours, and hot beverages stay hot for up to 12 hours. They are triple-insulated stainless steel canteens … Read more
Disney’s ABC has accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of violating its free speech rights. First Amendment Right According to the New York Times, ABC said in the 52-page filing that regulators had a “chilling effect” on free speech by trying to punish political content they disagreed with. It’s the most aggressive defense from any … Read more
The first pieces of rainbow-striped merchandise from the 2026 Disney Pride Collection have arrived at Disneyland Resort. Ear Headband – $36.99 The ears have diagonal stripes in traditional rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Its center bow is white with more rainbow-colored stripes and Mickey icons in various colors in a diagonal … Read more
Trader Sam’s Mixology Seminar is returning later this month, and bookings open soon. In addition to learning how to create the drinks, take home a 15th anniversary mug! Mixology Seminar Returns The seminar returns on May 25, 2026. Bookings open on May 14. Guests will learn how to create drinks at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki … Read more
Lost Continent is undergoing many changes, as crews work to remove thematic elements on arches and columns. Lost Continent Demolition Update Universal confirmed last year that Lost Continent in Islands of Adventure would be demolished to make way for new experiences. Construction walls went up in the area in recent weeks. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct is … Read more
More steel structures have popped up for the future Monsters, Inc. door coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Construction is still in the early stages. Monsters, Inc. Coaster Construction Installation of tall black coaster supports began in early February and continue. Compared to our last update, there are a few more horizontal beams in place. We … Read more
The miniature Cinderella Castle display inside the Emporium at Magic Kingdom has been painted back to gray to match the real version just down Main Street. Cinderella Castle Display Painted The miniature castle sits on top of a clothing display near the center of the shop. It was previously pink to match that version of … Read more
The iconic guitar has received one of the finishing touches: the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets logo sign. Logo Sign Installed During our visit to the park today, May 8, we noticed right away that crews installed the attraction name on the left side of the guitar. It was not there yesterday. It’s … Read more
