Shannen Ace 
As we learned yesterday, the current Universal Studios Store in Universal Orlando CityWalk will soon be transformed into a legacy store with merchandise and decor celebrating classic films and attractions. The Universal Studios Store itself will be moved to a new location, and CityWalk now has concept art for the new store on display. The … Read more
After months of watching the interior, walls, and roof of Innoventions West at EPCOT be demolished, the building’s actual structural supports are now finally being removed. At the old Art of Disney section of the building, we can see where two corners were once connected by a horizontal support. The angled corner of the structure … Read more
A new sign for Jurassic World VelociCoaster is up in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando Resort tweeted a picture of the sign this morning. We then found our own way to the sign in Jurassic Park. The sign can be found pointing towards the Jurassic Park bypass bridge and advertises the coaster’s summer 2021 … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the upcoming interactive hotel near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The permit is for “theatrical lighting and controls” and the contractor is Candela Controls, Inc. Candela Controls, Inc. specializes in lighting and worked on both the Coca-Cola store and … Read more
A new Hello Kitty shirt and U-Design phone cases are available at Universal Orlando Resort. These aren’t just basic Hello Kitty designs though, they actually parody different movies with attractions at Universal Orlando Resort. U-Design kiosks allow guests to choose designs and personalize phone cases. Read more about the process in our post from last … Read more
The Universal Studios Store in Universal Orlando CityWalk is being remodeled to become a “legacy” store, with merchandise for older films and attractions. Merchandise currently in the store will move to a different location, while merchandise for Jaws, E.T., and more will move in. The fun starts outside with walls themed to the park’s soundstage, … Read more
The refurbishment of the Gaston’s Tavern sign in Magic Kingdom is now complete, with the lettering filled in. The sign received a fresh coat of greenish-brown paint this past weekend, but the carved letters no longer stood out. They are now a fresh golden color. Now no one will forget just whose tavern this is! … Read more
UPDATE: Hasbro has tweeted that the characters will remain as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. The “Mr. Potato Head” brand name is changing to “Potato Head” to create a more gender-neutral and inclusive “Potato Head” brand. The toys have been gendered since Mr. Potato Head’s introduction in 1952 and both appeared in the Toy Story … Read more
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that A Day in the Park With Barney was closed permanently at Universal Studios Florida. Now elements of the defunct attraction have been removed from the KidZone area. Signs advertising the show have been removed from the courtyard, which has been closed off. The statue of Barney that previously … Read more
The facade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT has been mostly enclosed with wood paneling, which means synthetic sheeting is the next layer to be placed. The blue synthetic underlayment already covers the roof of the building where (we think) solar panels will eventually be installed. The stairs leading up to the … Read more
There’s something new to see almost every day with EPCOT’s major construction projects. In what will soon be the World Celebration neighborhood, work continues on refurbishing MouseGear. The new facade of Mouse Gear is slowly taking shape. New windows are marked with blue Xs on them while construction continues. As we reported yesterday, the entrance … Read more
Disney and Pixar have released the first teaser trailer for Luca, which is scheduled to release in June 2021. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa, who previously wrote and directed Pixar’s short film La Luna, and has worked on most Pixar films since 2006. Luca is set in a seaside town on the Italian … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has an exclusive drink available to Annual Passholders through March 31, 2021. The Caribbean Berry Cooler is available at Chez Alcatraz in Universal Studios Florida. Chez Alcatraz is in the park’s San Francisco area. Watch out for sharks while ordering! Caribbean Berry Cooler – $14 Myers dark rum, Bols cherry brandy, strawberry, … Read more
While shopping at Mouse Gear in EPCOT, we found one of the weirder pieces of apparel we’ve seen at Walt Disney World. These lounge shorts are patterned with Mickey-shaped avocados. Mickey Avocado Shorts – $24.99 The shorts are lime green, so the green avocados aren’t as instantly recognizable. Each avocado has Mickey ears. The shorts … Read more
Next month, Disney California Adventure will be hosting a special ticketed event with shopping and dining opportunities, plus entertainment. Disney has now announced that Legacy Passholders attending the event will have “access to a special opportunity.” Details about the special opportunity have yet to be announced. For the event, Cast Members are being called back … Read more
Test Track at EPCOT is now boarding both rows of each car with no dividers between the rows. The loading area does have dividers between each row, and the queue is still physically distanced. Previously, only one party would be in each car. Now up to two parties can share a car. Test Track cars … Read more
