Shannen Ace 
We’re ten days away from Disneyland Resort theme parks reopening to California residents. To celebrate this and Memorial Day weekend next month, over fifty Good Neighbor Hotels in the Anaheim area are offering deals to travelers. The deals range from 20% off a stay, a $50 gift card credit, free Wi-Fi, and more. Each participating … Read more
Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings stated in a press conference on Monday that he expects to relax the county’s mask mandate this summer. Demings earlier stated that the mask mandate could be lifted by June, but is now targeting late summer after a rise in COVID-19 cases and the removal of the Johnson & … Read more
While Rainforest Cafe reopened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom last July, the restaurant’s entrance from inside the park remain closed. Guests could only reach the cafe from its entrance outside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As of today, the archway is no longer roped off and guests can make their way into Rainforest Cafe from … Read more
In order to continue replacing the pavement beneath Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, Pin Trading Headquarters and the Camera Center are now temporarily closed. Construction walls surround the store’s entrance. The pavement is being replaced to better match the rest of EPCOT’s entrance. Pin Trading Headquarters was originally scheduled to close yesterday, but the closure was … Read more
One of the arms on the centerpiece ring of “Harmonious” has been partially covered in the same flexible screen material that some of the ring has been covered in. The grey material can be seen on the inner part of the arm. These arms will move around as part of the “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular and … Read more
Disney’s newest fashionable collection is “Play in the Park”, which features artwork including classic Disney Parks attractions, characters, and icons. Harveys has introduced a new “Play in the Park” collection of bags, now available on shopDisney and in Disney Parks. At Walt Disney World, guests can find the collection in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. … Read more
Construction has been moving quickly on the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Roof installation began earlier this month and the walkway connecting the station to the Great Ceremonial House came soon after. Scaffolding is set up in front of the Monorail station as work continues on the new porte-cochère. The construction crew … Read more
Sleeping Beauty Castle (Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant) at Disneyland Paris has been under refurbishment, the first major one since its construction, while the resort remains closed. In February, new turrets were delivered to the castle and now, thanks to OutsidEars, we have a glimpse at even more turrets on their way … Read more
The stage in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom has been under refurbishment for several weeks now. With stage shows paused for over a year and the park’s 50th anniversary coming soon, this is probably the best time for it to receive some refreshment. The stage is blocked from view with temporary planters and … Read more
A new EPCOT poster for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is now available on shopDisney. Several new prints of previous poster releases are also available. These releases celebrate the past, present, and future of EPCOT. Each item is limited to 10 per guest. Limited Release EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Poster – … Read more
Four new mugs are available at Disneyland Resort featuring some of our favorite characters. Each mug is perfect for expressing your mood for the day, whether you’re ready for a high-flying adventure or if you may be a little grumpy. Dumbo Mug – $14.99 This mug features Dumbo flying triumphantly through the circus. Dumbo’s name … Read more
The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland has received a few updates during its closure, including the return of old effects. The attraction’s pet cemetery also received a refurbishment, with themed plants being placed next to each pet’s grave. Disney Parks posted a closer look at the refurbished cemetery on TikTok, complete with a poetic narration. Among … Read more
According to Cast Members at the Disneyland Hotel, the hotel grounds will be open to all guests during the day before being restricted to hotel guests only at night. New gates with scan-in entry are being constructed around the hotel property. We previously saw temporary fencing be erected around Disneyland Hotel, and we now know … Read more
Though Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are reopening on April 30, not every attraction will initially be available. Grizzly River run was not on the list of reopening day attractions because it is currently undergoing its annual refurbishment at Disney California Adventure. The Disneyland Resort website has updated to indicate Grizzly River Run’s refurbishment … Read more
To celebrate Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has introduced a new Tiny World Magic Shot available to guests near the exit of It’s Tough to be a Bug! The 360-degree shot lets guests look like they are on top of the world with the Tree of Life towering behind them. Weather permitting, the Magic Shot … Read more
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has shared on Instagram that “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” will debut in mid-May at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cast Members are currently in rehearsals for the modified version of the park’s famous show. Are you excited for this wild experience to return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? … Read more
