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Electrical work is underway on the TRON Lightcycle / Run canopy at Magic Kingdom to create its future illuminated effect. Lights and wiring are being installed along the framework before the canopy is covered. The last of the temporary supports beneath the canopy were removed this week. We can clearly see the entrance to the … Read more
Just in time for Pride Month, a colorful new Minnie Mouse ear headband has arrived at Walt Disney World. This rainbow ear headband is the perfect addition to the rainbow pride merchandise collection. Rainbow Ear Headband – $29.99 We found the ear headband in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. The base of the headband and … Read more
Though we’ve been tracking exterior construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run for several months, the project was significantly delayed due to COVID-19. In December, most of the show building’s openings were sealed off as interior construction stagnated. It seems interior construction has resumed, however. We saw this illuminating arrow prop being moved around the construction … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened a little late today after being closed for a full day yesterday. Boarding groups began to be called at about 9:20 AM, 20 minutes after the rest of the park opened. Boarding groups 1 to 8 are being called as of 9:30 AM. Star … Read more
Even more of the 1994 New Tomorrowland gear pavement has been removed and replaced in Magic Kingdom. Two new sections of pavement between Merchant of Venus and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin are surrounded with rope while they dry. Some of the gear shapes remain further down Tomorrowland’s main entrance thoroughfare. Even more pavement has … Read more
With Jurassic World VelociCoaster welcoming some guests ahead of its grand opening, new food and beverage items are cropping up throughout Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We tried the Isla Nublar IPA this morning, then swung by Thunder Falls Terrace for their “prehistoric” wings. A Prehistoric Wing Combo including a milkshake is available … Read more
Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure has reopened for a limited time just for Disneyland Legacy Passholders. The special menu is chock full of references to Disney California Adventure attractions from past and present. Signs welcoming Legacy Passholders are up outside the terrace. Both a paper menu and a digital menu are available. The … Read more
Walt Disney World has teamed up with Snapchat to create new lenses celebrating the resort’s 50th anniversary later this year. Right now, Disney fans at home can try out Snapchat Lenses featuring Mickey and Minnie. The mice stand next to you and can even give you a hug. After June 3, these Lenses will only … Read more
New Jurassic Park merchandise has been making its way into Universal’s Islands of Adventure ahead of the grand opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Today we found two new pin sets, keychains, a Mr. DNA fanny pack, and a Passholder-exclusive tee. Dinosaur Pin Set – $19 This pin set features Jurassic World’s Blue the velociraptor, as … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been down since Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened this morning and will not be opening at all today. Twitter user Michael Einiger let us know about the downtime. Guests trying to get a boarding pass at 1:00 PM were shown a pop-up stating the attraction is unavailable. Star Wars: … Read more
Following the completion of paving at one end of Creations Shop, EPCOT’s new popcorn kiosk has arrived. The kiosk is still surrounded by construction walls and it will likely be some time before they come down. The design of the kiosk is similar to Taste Track and The Donut Box, which you can see below. … Read more
With physical distancing being removed and reduced in some areas of Walt Disney World, we’re keeping an eye on changes to other COVID-19 precautions. In EPCOT, dividers have been removed Soarin’ Around the World. There are still physical distancing markers in the queue. Plexiglass dividers are still in place in the pre-show area. The dividers … Read more
Physical distancing at Universal Orlando Resort has been reduced from six feet to three feet, and we’re seeing less distancing on attractions. Multiple parties are now being seated together in one compartment on the Hogwarts Express, which travels between the two main theme parks. As a party of one, we were placed with a party … Read more
Earlier this month, it was announced that the Disney College Program would be returning to Walt Disney World, with Spring 2020 participants whose program had been suspended able to reapply. Now, everyone eligible is able to apply to participate in the program. Disney College Program shared the news on social media. Applications will only be … Read more
Although construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom is significantly delayed, work continues on the exterior canopy. The final temporary supports from beneath the canopy have been removed, giving us a clearer look at the structure. The reddish-brown supports surrounded the coaster track and kept the canopy in place while the framework was … Read more
Sleeping Beauty Castle (Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant) in Disneyland Paris has been under refurbishment since January, preparing for the park’s 30th-anniversary celebration. During this time, it has been surrounded by scaffolding and themed scrim, while skilled artisans restored the castle the same way they would restore a historical monument. InsideDlpCastle on … Read more
