Shannen Ace 
While new track is installed in the currently drained Rivers of America, it seems refurbishment has begun on Tom Sawyer Island. Harper’s Mill, which sits on the edge of Rivers of America, is now surrounded by scaffolding. We saw five workers at the mill today. In the drained river were stacks of metal rods. For … Read more
Though construction work on EPCOT’s Play! Pavilion has been at a standstill since October, and its omission from press releases has cast doubt on the future of the attraction, work has resumed on the building’s roof. When we first walked by yesterday morning, no workers were visible. Some roof panels still remain to be replaced. … Read more
One of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s many quirks is its soda-themed droid carts. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has only ever had the regular Coca-Cola carts, featuring a red R5 droid. Meanwhile, Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge has had the additional Diet Coke and Sprite carts. Now, it seems a Diet Coke cart and … Read more
The Magic of Disney store at Orlando International Airport has reopened with social distancing. The refurbished store first opened in November 2019, but closed earlier this year due to COVID-19. There are now dividers up at the registers, in addition to social distancing markers for guests waiting to check out. While the store used to … Read more
Walt Disney World released several new pins today, including a collection of Star Wars pins by Her Universe, Christmas and New Year pins, and more. Limited Edition Frozen Winter 2020 Pin – $17.99 This winter 2020 pin features Anna and Olaf from Frozen. It is a limited edition of 3000. Limited Edition All Stars Swimming … Read more
Last month, work began on the facade of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster at EPCOT. As of today, part of the facade is now covered in scrim. The metal structure is still visible on the right and somewhat behind the scrim, but the most visible section of the building is now … Read more
Slinky Dog Dash, which was previously loading every other row, is now loading guests into every row, regardless of whether or not they are in the same party. Each car of the Slinky Dog Dash train has two rows, one immediately in front of the other. Each car has a few feet of space between … Read more
It may be December, but you can celebrate an endless summer at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, which held its grand opening today after being delayed due to the COVID-19 closure. Its sister hotel, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites, reopened in July. The sign for the resort … Read more
Disney’s Beach Club Resort, which was originally scheduled to fully reopen on August 29, 2020, will now be reopening on May 30, 2021. Guests can begin booking their stay today. The Beach Club Villas have been open for Disney Vacation Club members, and you can check out our tour of a deluxe studio villa room … Read more
Disney Dogs and Disney Cats merchandise is popular these days, with Dooney & Bourke recently releasing their own bags celebrating famous Disney pets. Now you can get cozy with new sock sets from Walt Disney World featuring the dogs and cats of Disney. Disney Cats Sock Set Each set comes with four pairs of crew … Read more
We’re checking in on the old Innoventions West building at EPCOT as demolition continues. The building is being destroyed to make way for the Journey of Water Inspired by Moana attraction. From beneath Spaceship Earth, we can see into the building that once housed The Art of Disney store. Walls have been knocked down around most … Read more
Even more new retail and dining locations have just been announced for the Flamingo Crossings Town Center complex near Walt Disney World. The project has been ongoing for several years, and construction continued during the Walt Disney World Resort closure. The town center will service Disney College Program students, not only through shopping and dining, … Read more
Celebrate the New Year or just proclaim your love for Disney pets with one of these new Alex and Ani bracelets now available at Walt Disney World. 2021 Mickey Alex and Ani Bracelet – $44.99 This silver bracelet has a blue circle charm hanging from it. Mickey is in black-and-white on the charm, with “2021” … Read more
As we track the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we have a few updates for you today from the Monorail station, to the Great Ceremonial House, and beyond. To start, we took a ride on the Monorail before visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to get a different view of some of the construction … Read more
If you love to curl up with a couple of blankets and a pillow during the winter, Walt Disney World has you covered with these new Beauty and the Beast and Up-themed items. Up Throw Pillow – $34.99 “Home is where the adventure is!” According to this pillow. The pillow has Carl’s house from Up, … Read more
Though TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom may not open in time for the park’s 50th anniversary, construction on the exterior of the attraction continues. Construction workers were busy when we visited the construction site today. The canopy framework has enclosed the tallest point of the coaster track. More pieces will be installed along … Read more
