Shannen Ace 
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit to install signs in the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT. The signs will presumably be for Creations Shop or Club Cool, which we got a peek inside a few days ago. The contractor on the permit is Sign Producers, Inc., whose portfolio includes several signs at Universal Orlando … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood is now allowing out-of-state visitors. Per California state guidelines, out-of-state visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination before entering theme parks. A sign outside Universal Studios Hollywood is reminding guests of this rule. The sign states “Guest who reside outside of CA must show proof of COVID-19 … Read more
New images have been released of MARVEL Avengers Campus, which is finally opening on June 4 at Disney California Adventure. The only new attraction in MARVEL Avengers Campus is WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure. Nearby is WEB Suppliers, where guests will be able to customize and battle Spider-Bots. Guests will be able to try specially … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be fully reopening in July, with Moana-themed rooms and a new Monorail station. While we wait for a closer look at the rooms, we are still checking on construction at the front of the resort. The Monorail station supports that were previously painted pink have now been painted with a … Read more
The Disney College Program is returning this summer, and for the first time will have a gender-neutral housing option. As always, participants will have the opportunity to select a roommate. However, housing will be split based on vaccination status. Walt Disney World is not requiring either guests or Cast Members to be vaccinated, but participants … Read more
A new raptor has joined the pack at Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Guests can now meet fully-grown raptor Bravo at the Raptor Encounter, where she will be alternating with Blue. A Jurassic Park Team Member introduces guests visiting the Raptor Encounter to Bravo. Once Bravo is calm, guests can take photos with … Read more
Since Walt Disney World reopened last summer, many attractions have had queues trailing out onto sidewalks due to physical distancing. Now that physical distancing is being reduced, Splash Mountain is seating more guests on one log of the ride. This means lines will (hopefully) be slightly shorter and move faster, so markers for the extended … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort’s fan-favorite hot version of Butterbeer is now available year-round. Universal made the exciting announcement on social media this morning. Hot Butterbeer was previously only available during the winter months at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Now guests will be able to choose between the hot, frozen, and regular versions of the … Read more
With just over two weeks to go before the premiere of Loki on Disney+, new merchandise featuring the god of mischief is popping up at Walt Disney World. We found a new mouse ear headband with Loki’s horns a couple days ago, and now we’re trying on this new Loki MagicBand. Limited Edition Loki MagicBand … Read more
After the Orange County Department of Health declared temperature checks were unnecessary and a waste of resources, Walt Disney World announced it would be getting rid of the screening process for guests beginning May 16 (although it actually ended a day early). Temperature check tents and signage are now all gone from the Transportation and … Read more
More flexible screen has been added to the arms of the centerpiece Harmonious barge at EPCOT. These arms will twist and turn during the Harmonious nighttime spectacular in World Showcase Lagoon. The screen material was first added to the lower part of the centerpiece ring. It now covers full sides of the barge arms, creating … Read more
Astro Orbiter has reopened at Disneyland with new physical distancing measures, as is standard throughout Disneyland Resort. The queue for Astro Orbiter is full of distancing markers six feet apart. If it gets too long, the queue does extend into the pathways of Tomorrowland. Thankfully, the ride experience hasn’t changed much. Astro Orbiter is already … Read more
Disney has shared more information and concept art about the Beauty and the Beast-inspired spaces coming to the Disney Wish, the next ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Palo Steakhouse is an evolution of the adult restaurant included in all of Disney Cruise Line’s ships. As you dine in this sophisticated setting, you’ll notice … Read more
Mad Tea Party is spinning back into operation at the reopened Disneyland Park. This dizzying attraction is the same as it always has been, just with some extra physical distancing. The queue has six foot physical distancing and is extended into the Fantasyland walkway if need be. There are markers to help guests distance. Cast … Read more
Some booths and food trucks have popped up throughout Universal Studios Florida for a small summer food festival. Today we visited this food booth between the park’s Springfield and London areas. The “summer bites” at this booth are a tripleta and yucca fritta (which are vegan and gluten-free). We ordered both for a nice-sized lunch. … Read more
A few days ago, the new World Celebration popcorn kiosk arrived in EPCOT. While we only glimpsed it over construction walls before, we now caught a better look at the futuristic stand. The stand is light blue and gray-white, with several windows for ordering and pickup. The modular design resembles that of Taste Track and … Read more
