Shannen Ace 
With the launch of 20th Television Animation, we can expect to see Disney developing more animated shows geared towards adults. One series reportedly in development for Hulu is an R-rated Deadpool series starring Ryan Reynolds. The rumor comes from Bubbleblabber, but they had no additional information to provide. This wouldn’t be the first time a … Read more
Walt Disney World theme park hours have been extended for almost every day at all four parks through June 19. Park hours have also been released from June 20 through June 26. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom was previously scheduled to be open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM from April 25 through June 19. It … Read more
After a test a few weeks ago, the first “points of light” fixtures have been installed on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT as part of the icon’s new nighttime lighting package. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a closer look at the light fixtures last month, which will be installed in a grid between Spaceship Earth’s Alucobond panels. … Read more
As we reported earlier this year, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is beginning a major room refurbishment, limiting availability from April to September 2021. Some refurbishment began last month, but as of today, almost half of the resort’s rooms are blocked off. Tan curtains cover most of the interior balconies on one side of the hotel. Though … Read more
The beginnings of a roof were installed overnight at the new Monorail station of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The collection of beams crosses over the Monorail track, connected to the concrete pillars on either side. Construction workers were on the platform this morning. We even saw a Monorail go through the station. There are two … Read more
A section of stonework in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom has now been entirely removed and replaced with pavement. The circle of stonework surrounded a drain in front of Peter Pan’s Flight and “it’s a small world”. The drain remains, but it is now encircled with plain pavement. A large section of sidewalk remains blocked off … Read more
After being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MARVEL Avengers Campus will finally be opening at Disney California Adventure on June 4, 2021. Prior to the closing of Disneyland Resort in mid-March 2020, Disney had announced that MARVEL Avengers Campus would open July 18, 2020. As the opening of the theme parks continued to be delayed, … Read more
The character banners lining the “Fantasmic!” queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been replaced with new versions. The design of the banners has not changed, but these new versions are not faded. Each banner features a different character from the nighttime spectacular. Though no announcements have been made, this refresh may indicate Disney is hoping … Read more
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new sign at the attraction’s standby entrance. Unlike the light-up marquee, this sign is more minimalist. This former Great Movie Ride entrance was sealed off with a railing as Disney assumed they wouldn’t use it again. The railing was ripped out some time ago … Read more
Disney’s new MagicMobile service was rolled out to Apple users at the end of March. According to Scott Gustin on Twitter, the service will be available to Android users by the end of April. MagicMobile allows guests to use the My Disney Experience app on their mobile device as their ticket to enter Walt Disney … Read more
Disney is selling the 468-unit Vista Way apartment complex located near Walt Disney World, Orlando Business Journal reports. Vista Way is located at 13501 Meadow Creek Drive, near State Road 535 and I-4. The complex is currently vacant after occupants were moved to the new Flamingo Crossings Village apartments, which opened in December and has … Read more
As of noon today Universal Studios Florida has reached capacity. Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity an hour and a half ago. This is the eighth day in a row both parks have reached capacity. For more information and updates on park capacity guests can call 1-407-817-8317. Keep with Universal Parks News Today for more updates.
Disney Cruise Line’s next ship, Disney Wish, has reached a major construction milestone with the traditional keel-laying ceremony. In this ceremony, a newly-minted coin is placed under a ship’s keel for good fortune. Disney Wish’s coin features Captain Minnie Mouse. Captain Minnie herself provided a closer look at her special coin. Captain Minnie was introduced … Read more
Officially beginning today, Walt Disney World has relaxed its COVID-19 mask mandate to allow guests to take mask-less photos outdoors. At Magic Kingdom, signs enforcing masks when taking photos have been removed. At EPCOT, similar stickers have been removed from popular photo spots. One sticker was at the park’s entrance in front of the Sorcerer … Read more
As of 10:28 AM today, Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity. This is the eighth day in a row the park has reached capacity. As of writing, Universal Studios Florida has not reached capacity but we expect it will soon. For more information and updates on park capacity guests can call 1-407-817-8317. Keep reading Universal … Read more
Cinderella Castle is being decked out for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” at Magic Kingdom. Last week, the final piece of bunting was hung on the castle’s first level. Now decorating is going vertical, as turret-cap decorations are added. A second turret-cap has been added since yesterday. The first one isn’t visible from Main Street, … Read more
