Shannen Ace 
Walt Disney World has extended hours at all four theme parks for the first week of April. Magic Kingdom: 4/4 through 4/10: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (previously 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) EPCOT: 4/4 through 4/10: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (previously 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM) Hollywood Studios: 4/4 through 4/10: 9:00 AM … Read more
Easter is Sunday, April 4 this year, and Walt Disney World has plenty of themed treats for guests to enjoy for the next few weeks. We’ve already reviewed the Easter Egg Hunt Cupcake and Pastel Mickey Whoopie Pie from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but there’s plenty more to enjoy! Check out the full … Read more
While construction continues on the new Universal Studios Store in Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk, more and more props are being added to the current store as it is slowly turned into the Universal Legacy Store, which we now know is the store’s official name. Among the most recent new arrivals is an old friend! E.T. … Read more
While taking our first stroll through Disney California Adventure in a year, we noticed two buildings are in the middle of being refurbished. Both Cocina Cucamonga and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure are surrounded by scaffolding. The facade of Cocina Cucamonga is hidden. A blue strip of cloth hangs across the front and brown … Read more
Marvel Avengers Campus may not be opening with the rest of Disney California Adventure on April 30, but we are catching some glimpses of it during “A Touch of Disney”, the ticketed event that began today, March 18. The plethora of antennas atop WEB Suppliers can’t be missed. Some of the land’s angled streetlights are … Read more
With St. Patrick’s Day over, Disney has started rolling out the Easter treats. Several bunny and egg-themed items can be found at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Among the available treats are the Bunny Box, The Grand Egg, Marshmallow Bunny Tail Pops, and more! We narrowed in on two items … Read more
Last year, Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom received a new look. Most notably, gold accents were added and the castle’s white section was painted pink. Additionally, the turrets and roofs were painted a brighter, shimmering blue. We’ve noticed recently, however, that the blue is already being repainted. The difference is obvious when looking at most … Read more
Yesterday, Walt Disney Imagineering shared photos from testing one of the new “points of light” fixtures on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. Today, Disney Parks posted a TikTok video with a closer look at one of the fixtures that will soon be installed as part of the icon’s new lighting package. In the video, Imagineer Jason … Read more
Kartika Rodriguez has been named Vice President of EPCOT as the final step in Walt Disney World’s latest leadership change. Magic Kingdom Vice President Jason Kirk was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of Resort Operations, a role similar to that of Jim MacPhee who is retiring next month. Melissa Valiquette is moving from EPCOT … Read more
As the spring break crowds continue to visit Universal Orlando Resort, Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity for the fourth day in a row. Universal has warned Annual Passholders that the parks were likely to reach capacity during this busy week. Both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida have hit their maximum capacity on Monday, … Read more
Pavement work has moved to the next phase in the France Pavilion at EPCOT. A green scrim has been erected around the pavilion’s circular courtyard. The queue for the outdoor kitchen circles around the blocked-off area. Nearby, the fake painting and camera station have been removed. The removal of these props left quite a few … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new Alex and Ani bracelet featuring a Minnie Mouse ear headband charm. Alex and Ani have released Minnie ear headband bracelets previously, including a red one last year. This new bracelet resembles the potion purple merchandise that was released in 2019. Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Bangle by Alex and Ani … Read more
We learned back in November that Universal Orlando Resort’s contract with Ben & Jerry’s had ended when Schwab’s Pharmacy reopened serving Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Since then, we’ve been keeping an eye on the old Ben & Jerry’s shop as it was remodeled to become a Häagen-Dazs location, and it opened today. On the sidewalk, the … Read more
While refurbishment of World Drive’s entrance archway continues, construction is ongoing down the road near Magic Kingdom. This is Phase II of a plan to improve traffic flow to and from Magic Kingdom and the surrounding resorts. Phase I was completed in 2019 with the extension of Floridian Way. Permits were filed in September 2020 … Read more
Three new character-inspired collections have arrived at the COACH store in Disney Springs. Along with new collections inspired by Daisy and Goofy, the Mickey Mouse collection by Keith Haring that was previously available online is now available in the store. Daisy Collection The Daisy Duck items are all pink with Daisy embossed on the front. … Read more
Isidore Mankofsky, who worked as the cinematographer for both The Muppet Movie and Walt Disney World’s MuppetVision 3D, has passed away at age 89. Mankofsky also worked on several episodes of “The Magical World of Disney” and the TV movie Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. He worked on more than 100 Encyclopedia Britannica Films and … Read more
