Shannen Ace 
While the bulk of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge remains closed until June, Disney Vacation Club members can still stay in the Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas. Join us on a tour of our own two-bedroom Copper Creek Villa at this rustic resort inspired by the Pacific Northwest, by first watching our video below and … Read more
Several new pins have arrived at Disneyland Resort, including pins from some of the monthly collections as well as Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day pins. Limited Edition Mardi Gras Mask Pin – $17.99 Limited Edition Magic in the Stars “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Pin – $19.99 Limited Edition Pascal Terrarium Pin – $19.99 Limited … Read more
Along with the 20th anniversary Disney California Adventure merchandise, several new merchandise collections appeared at Disneyland Resort today. Keep reading for a closer look at the One Hundred and One Dalmatians Dooney & Bourke collection, “it’s a small world” Wishables, and Everyday Cosplay nuiMOs outfits designed by Ashley Eckstein and Wes Jenkins. The Dalmatians collection … Read more
Spice Road Table has had a difficult few months as the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, and consequently the dining location, switched to be entirely under Disney’s control. Spice Road Table reopened in mid-December with a new menu and some new decor. A new display of spices has been added to the restaurant’s entryway. The display … Read more
Walt Disney World has extended the availability of various special offers for active or retired U.S.A. military members. Discounted hotel rates are currently available at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for most nights from January 1 through December 17, as long as guests book before December 17, 2021. Guests can cancel or modify their … Read more
Walt Disney World has a plethora of new pins now available, including pins celebrating Presidents’ Day on February 15 and Mardi Gras, which begins February 16. Check out all of the new limited edition and limited release pins below! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Character Connection Mystery Box – $17.99 Limited Release Her Universe … Read more
The Starbucks at Downtown Disney District has been closed since December due to Southern California’s stay-at-home order. Thankfully, guests won’t have to go without their favorite coffee for much longer, as Starbucks is reopening on Monday, February 15. New signs on the doors indicate the re-opening day. If you really want to be ready to … Read more
Mardi Gras 2021 is gearing up at Universal Orlando Resort, with merchandise, a Tribute Store, and of course specialty food. After you pick up your Mardi Gras doughnut from Voodoo Doughnuts, visit the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen also in Universal CityWalk for this new Moon Pie Milkshake. Moon Pie Milkshake – $15 … Read more
Almost two years after acquiring 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company is shutting down Fox’s Blue Sky Studios. Blue Sky Studios was founded in 1987 and released thirteen feature animated films, including the Ice Age films. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted many studios and it seems Disney can no longer financially support Blue … Read more
The entrance to Jurassic World VelociCoaster, complete with velociraptors, was unveiled a week ago at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now a Jurassic World archway seems to be under construction on the other side of the coaster. This archway is at one end of the bridge bypass connecting Jurassic Park and the Lost Continent. It’s not … Read more
With the reimagining of EPCOT’s entrance, the Leave A Legacy monuments were removed back in 2019. Twenty years ago, guests could get their images immortalized on these monuments displayed outside of Spaceship Earth. Leave A Legacy finally has a new home—and a new look—outside of EPCOT’s entrance. The new version of the monument is a … Read more
The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs attraction (Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains) in Disneyland Paris is undergoing a refurbishment while the park is currently closed. This news comes right after its sister attraction, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, underwent a refurbishment in California’s Disneyland, being renamed Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. OutsideEars shared photos from the … Read more
Imagineer Jim Clark shared several details and easter eggs from the Storytellers statue at Disney California Adventure in honor of the park’s 20th anniversary. Clark recounts working with Disney Legend Blaine Gibson, animator Andreas Deja, and master sculptor Rick Terry to create the statue of Walt and Mickey. He recalls bringing to life a younger … Read more
Today, February 8, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Though we can’t visit most of Disney California Adventure today, there is a ton of new merchandise for the park available on Buena Vista Street. Corkcicle Water Bottle – $34.99 This water bottle features Minnie and Mickey riding the park’s red trolley. Pocket … Read more
Thanks to bioreconstruct on Twitter, we have an aerial view of how the demolition of Innoventions West is progressing at EPCOT. As we saw a few days ago, a significant portion of the Innoventions West roof has been removed. Innoventions West is little more than its bare bones now. To the left is a curved … Read more
The Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has closed for refurbishment and possibly Moana re-theming. The play area is adjacent to the Lava Pool and will be closed through March 2021, according to the Walt Disney World website. All water has been drained from the splash area and construction walls are … Read more
