Shannen Ace 
EPCOT resorts are receiving 5G cell towers, which is good news for anyone who has had difficulty with cell service during their Walt Disney World resort stay. We spotted one tower outside our window at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and several more are scattered around the resort, Disney’s BoardWalk, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. While … Read more
Two new pins have arrived at Walt Disney World, one being the first in a monthly series and one celebrating the Lunar New Year. Limited Edition “Magical Comics” Genie Pin – $19.99 A new “Magical Comics” pin will be released each month, starting with this Genie pin. The pin opens up to reveal a short … Read more
We learned last week that the abandoned Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney District would soon become the new Star Wars Trading Post shop. Sci-fi alterations to the Rainforest Cafe building have now begun, and they have to be seen to be believed. The Downtown Disney District Rainforest Cafe had a temple theme with a prominent … Read more
Work has been moving quickly on the 50th anniversary reimagining of the Osceola Parkway entrance to Walt Disney World. While Mickey and Goofy’s signs have yet to be touched, Minnie’s sign and half of the arch have been painted. Minnie’s sign was finished a few days ago with royal blue behind her, grey columns, and … Read more
The next collectible Imagination Key coming to shopDisney.com is inspired by Pixar’s Up. This is just the latest of many Up items now available online. The key’s “D” handle is covered in balloons, which lead down to Carl’s house sitting at the base of the key. The end of the key has the iconic lamp … Read more
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of One Hundred and One Dalmatians, shopDisney has two new pins now available. D23-Exclusive One Hundred and One Dalmatians Pin Set – Limited Edition – $24.99 This set of two pins has a limited edition of 1,750 and is available exclusively for D23 Gold members. 101 Dalmatians Pin – … Read more
UBS predicts that Disneyland and other Disney theme parks will reach historical attendance levels by 2022 due to pent-up demand. “We believe the parks business has bottomed and we’ll see improved attendance/profitability as the vaccine becomes more widely distributed,” UBS financial analyst John Hodulik stated in the report. “We expect parks to approach historical performance … Read more
In addition to the list of outdoor kitchens, Walt Disney World has now announced all the entertainment coming to the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Though entertainment at the festivals is limited right now, there will still be four great acts performing. Voices of Liberty will be back in the American Gardens … Read more
The new Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel is still under construction near its sister resorts the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The hotel is scheduled to open in July 2021. As we saw last month, most of the Swan Reserve’s exterior is complete, with wave paneling and windows. The top floor is still … Read more
After five days, Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom is now completely refilled with water following a refurbishment of the Liberty Square Riverboat track. Though it was hard to see in the foggy morning, the water spout past The Haunted Mansion was not running anymore. Nearby, we saw one construction worker sitting at a dock. … Read more
Walt Disney World has updated their face covering requirements for water parks ahead of Blizzard Beach reopening March 7, 2021. Face coverings will be required in designated areas for each Guest age 2 and up, including but not limited to the park entrance and exit, retail areas, and food and beverage ordering areas. Face coverings … Read more
While the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts continues, Walt Disney World is already gearing up for the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2021. The festival will begin March 3, 2021 and run through July 5. Walt Disney World has now announced which outdoor kitchens will be available at the … Read more
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be reopening on March 7, 2021, and tickets are now available for purchase. A One-Day Water Park Ticket without blockout dates is available for $69 + tax for adults and $63 + tax for children ages 3 to 9. A ticket without blockout dates is $64 for adults and … Read more
State of Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis released an open letter to the International Olympic Committee encouraging them to move the 2021 Olympics from Tokyo, Japan to Florida. Some reports state that leaders in Japan are too concerned about the pandemic to host the 2021 Olympics, though Japan officials have denied these rumors. In his letter, … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios has released the first full-length trailer for Raya and the Last Dragon. Raya and the Last Dragon takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed … Read more
In 2019, we learned about “Monsters at Work”, a Monsters, Inc. spinoff series coming to Disney+. The series was originally scheduled to debut in 2020, but like many other projects, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with Collider, Billy Crystal gave an update about the series, revealing that he has already … Read more
