Shannen Ace 
We spotted a couple of 2021 Christmas ornaments last week, and now three more have appeared at Walt Disney World. These ornaments all have the similar color blocking with Mickey Mouse as a centerpiece. 2021 Ear Hat Ornament – $22.99 This first ornament has Mickey on one side, with “2021” on the ears of the … Read more
The Friendship Boats that sail across World Showcase Lagoon resumed operation with social distancing measures immediately after EPCOT reopened in July. The boats now have an extra precaution of Plexiglass dividers between each row, which allows for a higher capacity. The Plexiglass dividers are similar to those we’ve seen on some attractions, such as Star … Read more
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel reopened today at Universal Orlando Resort, so we sat down for a meal at Sal’s Market Deli. There are social distancing markers and safety reminders throughout the deli. A variety of wines, drinks, and snacks are available for grab-and-go convenience. Select tables are marked as unavailable to ensure social distancing, however … Read more
Create the Disneyland kitchen of your dreams with this new collection of aprons, oven mitts, and tea towels now available at Downtown Disney District. Mickey Ice Cream Bar Tea Towel – $19.99 There will be “magic in every bite” with this tea towel in your kitchen. The towel has polka dots and orange trim. Three … Read more
As is common with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we found a few technical difficulties on our most recent ride of the attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Inside the I-TS Transport, which is one of the pre-show rooms, only half the screens that act as windows behind Lieutenant Bek … Read more
Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom has been drained for refurbishment. We spotted some construction workers by the Liberty Square Riverboat track a week ago, and today more work was being done. Water was drained so the Liberty Square Riverboat track could undergo refurbishment. A piece of track near Tom Sawyer Island’s docks was being … Read more
Oasis Canteen, which became a beverage kiosk last summer, is now open every day of the week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It reopened earlier this month but was only operating on the weekends. It will now be open seven days a week, so guests in need of a quick drink or snack can head over … Read more
With the opening of Avengers Campus indefinitely delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions, some exclusive merchandise has been brought to Downtown Disney District. Most of the new merchandise is themed to WEB Labs and the brand new Spider-Bots, but there is some general Avengers Campus merchandise as well. Avengers Campus merchandise was being kept behind the … Read more
Disneyland Resort is now offering mobile checkout through the Disneyland app, allowing guests to pay for merchandise without standing in line for a register. Signs throughout World of Disney in Downtown Disney District have signs up informing guests of mobile checkout. Once guests open up the Disneyland app, they can select the “Shop in Store … Read more
Avengers Campus Spider-Bots are now available for purchase in World of Disney and the Backlot Premiere Shop at Downtown Disney District. A Cast Member had a Spider-Bot outside World of Disney for a demonstration. Spider-Bots would have originally been exclusive to Avengers Campus, but it has not been able to open due to COVID-19 restrictions. … Read more
In a press conference today, Governor Ron DeSantis stated that Florida would have no more anti-COVID-19 measures, including lockdowns or mask mandates, though cases continue to rise in the state and the rest of the U.S.A. He specifically said there would be “no lockdowns, no fines, no school closures. No one’s losing their job because … Read more
Sunshine Day Bar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened with a full menu. Sunshine Day Bar is located on Sunset Boulevard. It has a full bar, with the specialty cocktails Cherry Blossom, Southside Fizz, and Blackberry Moonshine Lemonade. Guests can grab a drink and then find seating nearby. Remember that guests must remain socially distanced … Read more
The Mandalorian is now the first show from Disney+ to rank on Nielsen’s Top 10 Streaming list. It made the list for the week of October 26, 2020, through November 1, 2020. The Mandalorian is ranked at number three, behind The Queen’s Gambit and The Office on Netflix. In fact, the other nine shows on … Read more
Dress like everybody’s favorite mouse with this new ear headband inspired by Sorcerer Mickey, now available at Walt Disney World. The headband is topped with Mickey’s sorcerer hat. The hat even has the rope that Mickey wears as a belt in Fantasia. The headband itself is red on the outside and brown on the inside. … Read more
Construction continues on the major refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, as the Great Ceremonial House is reimagined and Moana-themed rooms are created. Since our last update, more crossbeams have been added to the updated structure on top of the Great Ceremonial House. The new structure has fewer crossbeams, but will still resemble the original … Read more
Guests with an iPhone 12 can now personalize their own phone case at a MaDe kiosk in Walt Disney World. Cases for both a regular iPhone 12 and an iPhone 12 Pro are available starting at $29.99. Personalization is $5 more. We discovered this at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. kiosk, but any MaDe … Read more
