Shannen Ace 
After being closed for months while its exterior was repainted, Bonjour! Village Gifts has reopened at Magic Kingdom. The gift shop still sells Beauty and the Beast merchandise but has also become the park’s temporary Art of Disney location, while Main Street Cinema becomes a temporary candy location and Main Street Confectionery is closed for … Read more
A guest has died due to a medical issue reported at EPCOT Saturday night. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, first-responders responded to a medical call near Spaceship Earth at about 8:30 PM. The guest was taken to AdventHealth Celebration Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. No foul play is suspected. The guest’s … Read more
The Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom will be closing in a week for a months-long refurbishment. While the candy shop is unavailable, the Main Street Cinema will become a temporary candy location. It has closed today so this rearranging can begin. For now, the marquee still says “Now Showing The Art of Disney” but … Read more
The newest piece of bunting added to Cinderella Castle for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” is the first visible from Main Street, U.S.A. The bunting is on a turret on the castle’s west side. Though it was a grey morning, the repainted “EARidescent” turrets were still obvious next to the roofing that has not been … Read more
Since Walt Disney World reopened its theme parks last summer, there have been many incidents regarding guests not wearing the required face masks, including most recently a man being arrested for spitting on a Cast Member. Now rapper Joey Bada$$ (Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott) has posted a video on Instagram of Cast Members at the Transportation … Read more
Though TRON Lightcycle / Run won’t be open in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary, the attraction might at least be more pleasant to look at by October 1, 2021. Only some crossbeams remain before the framework of the coaster’s exterior canopy is complete. The final piece will complete two of the beams running from … Read more
As the reimagining of EPCOT continues, the pavement beneath Spaceship Earth is being replaced to match the rest of the park’s entrance. The first section of grey pavement was completed a week ago, before planters blocked off another section of pavement. The old pavement is a faded red. The new pavement is grey, and has … Read more
We’re reviewing Walt Disney World’s limited-time Easter treats as we approach the holiday next month. Earlier this week, we tried some of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s many Easter treats. Now we’ve hopped over to Disney’s Beach Club Resort for the Easter Bunny Strawberry Cheesecake and Easter Carrot Cupcake. Easter Bunny Strawberry Cheesecake – … Read more
Near Magic Kingdom, construction is reaching new heights during Phase II of the plan to improve traffic flow around the park. Phase I was completed in 2019 with the extension of Floridian Way. Tall support beams have been visible for several weeks now. A ramp is now being constructed atop one stretch of supports. Once complete, … Read more
There are dozens of sweet Easter treats available at Walt Disney World this year and we’re trying as many as we can. We’ve already visited Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for the Easter Egg Hunt Cupcake and Pastel Mickey Whoopie Pie. Finding those lackluster, we returned to try two more … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of a major refurbishment. In addition to Moana-themed rooms, the resort will soon have a brand new Monorail station and porte-cochere. Columns for the Monorail station have been erected and work began on the platform last month. We checked in on this project and others around the … Read more
The 2021 Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt has begun at EPCOT and a limited release “EGGstravaganza 2021” pin is now available to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Or should we say “Egg-ceptional” Passholders? Limited Release EGGstravaganza 2021 Pin – $15.99 This egg-shaped pin has a Minnie Mouse design, with her smiling face and signature polka-dots. The pin … Read more
Though Disney Cruise Line sailings have been suspended through April, and likely won’t resume until the fall, it’s not too early to start planning for a 2022 cruise. Disney Cruise Line has announced their summer 2022 itineraries and destinations, including new ports in Greece, Portugal, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and Dominica, plus their first-ever summer sailings … Read more
Take your lunch on the go with this new Kingdom of Cute lunch box covered in Disney Parks icons, now available at Walt Disney World. Park Icons Lunch Box – $34.99 The Kingdom of Cute design is by Jerrod Maruyama. Fans will recognize icons from both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, including a ticket book, Expedition … Read more
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced the “Year of Magical Surprises” to celebrate its 5th birthday, having first opened on June 16, 2016. The celebration kicks off April 8, 2021, and will be full of special experiences, exclusive merchandise, and delicious treats. A Party for All: Characters Greet You in Fabulous Birthday Outfits Mickey and his … Read more
Two new unique glow cubes are debuting at Disney California Adventure for “A Touch of Disney.” These “cubes” are actually shaped like a bunch of grapes and come in two different colors. Grapes Glow Cubes – $5.50 If you don’t get the glow cubes in a drink, they come wrapped in plastic. They have links … Read more
