Shannen Ace 
A few days ago, we heard from a Team Member that play areas at Universal Orlando Resort might be reopening soon. Now, for the first time in over a year, Camp Jurassic is open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. When we entered, we were given hand sanitizer. Team Members were also keeping track of how … Read more
We’re less than two months away from the grand opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. While the finishing touches are put on the coaster and its queue, Team Members are preparing for their new positions. Today we got our first look at the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster costume, including a matching … Read more
Farmers Feast, which is new to the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this year, has boasted a rotating menu of food and unique drinks. Last week, we tried the booth’s new food items and now the Strawberry-Basil Cocktail has appeared on the menu, replacing the Blood Orange Beet Cocktail. Read our review … Read more
Construction on the façade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT has nearly come to a standstill. While this makes progress difficult to track, we do know a permit was recently filed for a “show element” inside the attraction, and there is still plenty of work to be done on the outside. The … Read more
There are many refurbishments taking place across Walt Disney World as the resort approaches its 50th anniversary. Among these are the repainting of the Transportation and Ticket Center, which is being painted blue and gold to match Cinderella Castle’s new color scheme. A second poster kiosk at the Transportation and Ticket Center has now been … Read more
New “points of light” fixtures are being installed across the face of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, preparing to turn the icon into a “beacon of magic” for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Since yesterday, several more “points of light” have appeared between Spaceship Earth’s Alucobond panels. Right now, the lights are mostly being installed near … Read more
A Disney Cruise Line pop-up shop has opened in Marketplace Co-op at Disney Springs, so anyone missing the high seas can reminisce and pick up Disney Cruise Line merchandise. Among all of the Disney Cruise Line exclusives is a new line of floral purple merchandise that will inspire you to “seas” every day of spring. … Read more
Construction walls have been removed from the front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, revealing the latest round of new pavement beneath the icon. The removal of the construction walls means there’s a better flow of traffic around EPCOT’s fountain. Grey pavement has replaced the old pink pavement beneath most of Spaceship Earth, though some remains … Read more
Disney Cruise Line voyages may be paused but guests visiting Disney Springs can now get a taste of the cruise experience. Disney Cruise Line-inspired drinks are now available at Dockside Margaritas. This is near Marketplace Co-op, where exclusive Disney Cruise Line merchandise is currently available. We tried the Dockside Piña Colada, but a Dockside Strawberry … Read more
Disneyland Resort has announced all of the dining locations that will be open at both theme parks and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa upon reopening on April 30. In addition to Disneyland classic, food items from “A Touch of Disney” are also sticking around including the 1/2 Monte Cristo, Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese, and … Read more
Four new button-up shirts are available at Walt Disney World. These shirts feature all-over prints of different Disney characters and icons, similar to some shirts we found last summer. They are also short-sleeved so they’re perfect for a summer day at the parks. Hats Shirt – $59.99 This light blue shirt is covered in different … Read more
A mysterious scrim-covered pole has appeared in a corner of Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The pole is beneath a section of Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover track between the Tomorrowland Terrace and the Purple Wall. It’s possible this pole has been installed as further support for the ceiling, or that it is hiding wires leading up … Read more
A few days ago, Disney announced they were updating the “Disney Look”, the appearance guidelines for Cast Members. Most notably, Cast Members are now allowed to show tattoos for the first time. We are now starting to see Cast Members at Walt Disney World embrace these inclusive updates. Cast Member Windy was happy to pose … Read more
It’s been a while since we’ve seen any permits filed for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT and construction on the project is slow going. Walt Disney Imagineering has now finally filed the first show element permit for the upcoming attraction. The permit indicates Project S, which stands for Sausalito, Cosmic Rewind’s codename. … Read more
As we approach Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary only four and a half months away, some areas of the park are getting much-needed refreshes. In addition to the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in Storybook Circus, Dumbo the Flying Elephant is being repainted. The right side of the attraction’s queue was repainted a few days … Read more
The final golden turret decoration has been installed on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The castle is being decorated for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the park’s 50th anniversary. After the first level of turret caps was installed, decorating went vertical to the second level. The final turret cap is on the castle’s east … Read more
