Shannen Ace 
Though Universal Orlando Resort’s new Epic Universe park has likely been delayed until 2025, construction is expected to resume soon. Now with a Brightline train station possibly coming to Disney Springs, Universal is hoping a train line will also help guests get to Epic Universe. According to Orlando Business Journal, International Drive businesses are working … Read more
After The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the next original Marvel series coming to Disney+ is “Loki”, which follows a “variant” of Loki after he escaped the Avengers in an alternate timeline created during Avengers: Endgame. A new trailer for the series shows Loki joining the “timekeepers” who make sure time goes the way it’s … Read more
For the fifth day in a row, Universal Orlando Resort theme parks have reached capacity. Both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida are closed to new guests as of 11:13 AM. Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been reaching capacity about an hour before Universal Studios Florida each day for the past week. Guests … Read more
Pavement all over Walt Disney World is being replaced, most notably beneath Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. We have seen some minor pavement work throughout Magic Kingdom, and now stone in Fantasyland is being removed. A circle of stone outside Peter Pan’s Flight is roped off and has a construction box on top of it. A … Read more
Disney announced a few days ago that work on Jungle Cruise’s Walt Disney World makeover would begin while the ride was still in operation. We are now seeing our first major change to the ride at Walt Disney World, with Trader Sam completely removed from the attraction’s final scene. Sam, the jungle’s “head” salesman, and … Read more
You can decorate your phone with this new retro-inspired Walt Disney World phone case. The neon color-block case is available for iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini. Neon Retro Walt Disney World iPhone Cases – $29.99 Each The phone case has a clear base, with bright neon yellow covering most of the back. … Read more
Happy Easter! We’ve been tasting and reviewing many of Walt Disney World’s Easter treats over the past couple of weeks, including an Easter dome cake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and an Easter cupcake at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Today, we’re celebrating the holiday with an Easter mini cake at Contempo Café in Disney’s … Read more
Make your lunch Disney-themed with this new home collection available at Walt Disney World. The items in this collection are perfect for traveling to the theme parks, having a picnic, or taking a road trip. This collection has a “Repeat” theme, with each item sporting a Mickey-shaped logo of arrows. “Play, Drink, Repeat” Water Bottle … Read more
For the month of April, Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs has a special Florida-inspired orange pecan chocolate chip cookie. According to Gideon’s Bakehouse via Instagram, the new cookie was brought to the bakery by “Orange Boy” Stuart Valencia. Stuart is also featured on the monthly limited edition art print and menu. Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip … Read more
Universal Studios Florida has reached capacity just before noon today, quickly following Universal’s Islands of Adventure reaching capacity by 11:30 AM. Both parks are currently closed to new guests. This is the fourth day in a row that both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks have reached capacity. Guests can call the resort’s capacity hotline at … Read more
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity as of 11:30 AM today. As of writing, Universal Studios Florida remains open to new guests. Universal Orlando Resort theme parks have reached capacity multiple days this week thanks to spring break and holiday crowds. Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity before 11:00 AM yesterday and Universal Studios … Read more
Feeling hungry? These adorable new snack keychains will have you craving a trip to the parks. These cute keychains, first discovered at Walt Disney World, are inspired by classic Disney Parks treats and are now available in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Mickey Mouse Balloon Popcorn Bucket Keychain – $9.99 A keychain inspired by … Read more
Work is progressing on the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The platform and its surrounding pillars are coming together around the track. As we rode the Monorail through the resort station today, we saw that most of the columns next to the track have been covered in concrete since our visit last … Read more
Everyone with a Disney-themed kitchen is going to want to check out these new items from the Disney Parks MouseWares Collection at Walt Disney World. Straw Set – $9.99 This set of eight reusable plastic straws also comes with a cleaning brush. They are decorated with a rainbow of Mickey heads. The cleaning tool is … Read more
As he indicated he would do, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an Executive Order prohibiting Florida-issued “vaccine passports.” The Biden administration has been discussing vaccine passports or credentials as a way for Americans to prove their vaccination record. Feeling that this possibility would create a vaccine mandate, Governor DeSantis signed his Executive Order, which … Read more
The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over two years at Magic Kingdom as it is rerouted due to TRON Lightcycle / Run construction. Work on laying new track near the roller coaster is picking up, and it seems that Disney might try to have this project done in time for Magic Kingdom’s … Read more
