Shannen Ace 
Walt Disney World Cast Member blockout dates have been lifted for some days and theme parks in June. This is the first time in months that Cast Members will be able to use their Main Entrance and Self-Admission passes. Those with a Self-Admission pass have the most availability, being able to make Park Pass reservations … Read more
Early on in Walt Disney World’s phased reopening, circular stickers were placed on the edge of the Main Street, U.S.A. sidewalks in Magic Kingdom to encourage physical distancing when viewing cavalcades. As distancing continues to be reduced, these have now been removed. We can still see where the stickers used to be. The markers were … Read more
Some of the taller trees throughout Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom have been replaced in the past few days. The new trees, being smaller, offer less shade. For reference, see our photos below from January. Above is Tomorrowland today, below is another photo of Tomorrowland in January. Some of the old trees reached above the PeopleMover … Read more
Walt Disney World’s newest hotel is Disney’s Riviera Resort, connected to other resort hotels and theme parks via the Disney Skyliner. A new Tervis tumbler featuring the Skyliner, as well as Mickey and Minnie, is now available at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Riviera Resort Tervis Tumbler – $26.99 The resort’s “RR” logo and name are featured … Read more
Physical distancing markers are gradually being removed from the extended outdoor queues of many Walt Disney World attractions, as distancing overall is reduced. In Magic Kingdom, the extended queue markers for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh have now been removed. The extended queue ran almost into Tomorrowland, past the Cheshire Cafe. There are … Read more
We previously toured a two-bedroom villa and a deluxe studio villa at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. This week, we’re staying in a deluxe room. These are larger than a standard room and have views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake, Quiet Pool, or parking. They can sleep up to six adults, with two queen beds and … Read more
A recent trip to Toydarian Toymakers revealed a new assortment of exclusive goods for Star Wars fans to add to their hauls while shopping at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. If you take the time to dig through Zabaka the Toydarian’s collection you can discover all sorts of handcrafted and artisanal items, including an ominous-looking Darth … Read more
Earlier this month, tree removal was underway at Fire Rock Geyser in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Today, the site was clear of crew members and construction vehicles, suggesting the project is complete. Some tree stumps are visible on the far end of the geyser. The area is a lot less shady with so many trees and … Read more
Though Disney Cruise Line ultimately won’t have many sailings this year, there is a new collection of 2021 merchandise for Disney Cruise Line now available at the pop-up shop in Disney Springs. This collection includes apparel, ornaments, scrapbook materials, and more! 2021 Disney Cruise Line Scrapbook – $29.99 2021 Disney Cruise Line Scrapbook Kit – … Read more
The latest pair of Star Wars Minnie Mouse ears designed by Ashley Eckstein is inspired by the sinister Darth Vader. They are now available at Disneyland, where we found them in The Star Trader. Darth Vader Ear Headband – $34.99 The ears are covered in black pleather reminiscent of Vader’s armor, while it’s hard not … Read more
Theater of the Stars, the home of Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is currently under refurbishment. The show has been closed since the parks reopened last summer, and Disney Society Orchestra performed in the theater for about two months before entertainment cuts. After a permit was filed for … Read more
On June 21, guests will be able to enter Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in Disneyland Paris for the first time. The hotel has been reimagined to be dedicated to the artwork of Marvel, including comics and films. Among the hotel’s amenities is the Manhattan Restaurant, where guests will be able … Read more
As with several other attractions, physical distancing markers have been removed from the extended outdoor queue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, which runs throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney World is gradually reducing and removing physical distancing throughout the resort. The Smugglers Run queue has sometimes looped into backstage areas. … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will not open today at Disneyland Park due to unspecified technical difficulties. The attraction did close early last night, about two and a half hours before the rest of the park. Guests using the Disneyland App are receiving a notification reading “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is unavailable … Read more
The center of EPCOT’s Future World is set to become World Celebration, one of four new “neighborhoods” in the park. Right now, the area behind Spaceship Earth is mostly a construction zone as new shops and dining locations are created. At the Innoventions East corner, much of the paneling has been removed from the underside … Read more
Do the twist with this new Dole Whip treat available at Trilo-Bites in DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The “Trilo-Bites Twist” is a swirl of orange Dole Whip and vanilla soft-serve ice cream. Trilo-Bites Twist – $4.99 The presentation is cute considering the location in Dinoland. It matched Daryl the dinosaur perfectly. The orange … Read more
