Shannen Ace 
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new peanut butter chocolate milkshake available on Sunset Boulevard at Hollywood Scoops, which also recently tested breakfast drinks and cinnamon rolls. The milkshake wasn’t on the menu, but it was on display at the counter. Peanut Butter Chocolate Milkshake – $8.49 This milkshake has a nice presentation and, as peanut … Read more
Today marks the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park. Along with a new covered seating area, quick-service restaurant Lottawatta Lodge also has an updated menu. Lottawatta Lodge has made the switch from Beyond branded plant-based meat to the Impossible brand due to the partnership that happened during the water park’s closure, so we decided … Read more
The first batch of tickets for “A Touch of Disney”, the dining and shopping event coming to Disney California Adventure this month, is now sold out. However, more tickets will be made available on a rolling basis until the experience ends, provided the final event is not April 19th. Tickets went on sale Thursday, but … Read more
Disney has filed a patent for a new multimedia system that would transform a room into an interactive show. The abstract describes the technology as follows: A show system or in-room entertainment or show system configured to provide engaging and immersive multimedia shows or presentations in nearly any space (or “room”) that is defined by … Read more
A new Raya and the Last Dragon mural can now be found in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. The mural is designed by Imagineer Xiao Qing Chen, who drew inspiration from her own heritage, having been born and raised in Malaysia. Qing told Disney Parks Blog that she drew from the art of Batik, … Read more
As case rates in California continue to drop, the guidelines for California’s reopening are being changed, Deadline reports. The updated guidelines could lead to an earlier opening for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, which have been closed for almost a full year. Through the updated guidelines, reopening tiers will be tied to vaccinations as … Read more
As we enter Spring Break season, Walt Disney World has extended hours at all four theme parks for the last week of March and sporadically in mid-March. Magic Kingdom: 3/9 and 3/11: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (previously a 8:00 PM close) 3/10: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (previously a 7:00 PM close) 3/21 through … Read more
The Cinderella Castle stage is currently under refurbishment as the castle is prepared for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary later this year. After being stripped of its platforms and flooring, a layer of weather-proofing has been added. The stage has been blocked from view by planters and scrim for a few weeks now. From the ramps, … Read more
The Big Al’s merchandise kiosk in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom now has a new sign. The previous sign was taken down over a month ago. The sign has the same design as before, but the coloring is slightly different and no longer appears to be hand-painted. This image is now printed on the sign. Compare … Read more
Mad Tea Party has reopened at the Magic Kingdom after a brief refurbishment. Cast Members were performing final checks on the Fantasyland attraction this morning before it opened. Within a few minutes, we were spinning once again! The refurbishment seemed to be mostly mechanical. It was moving much smoother than before and there were no … Read more
The newest open edition MagicBand available at Walt Disney World is inspired by Judy Hopps from Zootopia. Judy Hopps MagicBand – $24.99 The base MagicBand is navy blue. Judy Hopps poses on one end, proudly displaying her Zootopia PD badge. The city of Zootopia is pictured on the other end. We found this MagicBand in … Read more
With the completion of Donald Duck and Goofy’s repainting, work on the 50th-anniversary refurbishment of Walt Disney World’s World Drive entrance has moved to the center archway. Donald’s marquee on the far right and Goofy’s marquee to the left are now both complete. Work on the archway has begun with Mickey’s marquee. Mickey is wrapped … Read more
Earlier today, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a first look at all twelve new pavilion logo flags being hoisted in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. Now that the park is open, we can take a closer look. There are two groups of six flags, one on either side of Spaceship Earth greeting guests as they … Read more
Welcome to the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! With a new festival comes new merchandise. There are four lines of merchandise, each featuring either Minnie Mouse, Orange Bird, Spike the Bee, or Figment, plus some Annual Passholder-exclusive items. Minnie Dooney & Bourke Wristlet – $98 Minnie Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag … Read more
The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival officially begins today. Among all the fun is Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, a scavenger hunt throughout the park. Guests can purchase a map for the scavenger hunt at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders, or World Traveler for $7.99 and applicable discounts apply. The map is shaped like … Read more
Can’t make it to the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2021 or just want to know where to look for each topiary? We have you covered with photos and locations for every topiary at the festival. Fantasia These mushrooms are just before the touch points at the entrance to EPCOT. Past the … Read more
