Shannen Ace 
As of 11:23 AM, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have reached their modified capacity for the third weekend in a row. The parking garages have closed to additional guests, but guests staying at Universal Orlando Resort hotels and guests with single day dated tickets may still access the parks at this time. … Read more
On the heels of the extension to park hours at the Magic Kingdom, now all Walt Disney World theme parks have extended their hours for the days surrounding Christmas, December 20 through 30. As reported earlier, Magic Kingdom will be open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. EPCOT will be open 10:00 AM to 9:00 … Read more
Magic Kingdom has extended its park hours for November weekends and the week of Christmas. The park has been open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM most days and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekends. The park will now close at 9:00 PM on November 6-8, 13-15, and 20-21. For the week of Christmas, … Read more
As we reported a few days ago, Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration is slated to return to Universal Studios Florida tonight, October 24, at 9:45 PM. Now Universal Orlando’s showtimes page has updated to show the nighttime spectacular is also scheduled for October 25 and October 31. Despite the updates, Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration’s page still … Read more
The refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s toll plaza is halfway to completion, with approximately four weeks remaining in the project. There’s a stark contrast between the plaza’s old look (right) and new look (left) as you approach. Once complete, the toll plaza will have the same color scheme as Cinderella Castle, which was also refurbished this … Read more
After debuting on shopDisney, the Wishes Come True Blue face mask is now available in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. It’s interesting to note that these are made by Spirit Jersey—meaning they’re slightly better manufactured than the generic Disney masks we’ve seen so far. The face mask retails for $12.99 at World of Disney. Like the … Read more
Along with tons of other new Christmas merchandise that debuted at Disneyland Resort today, there are three new Christmas Spirit Jerseys! Let’s take a closer look. Zip-Up Woven Spirit Jersey – $119.99 Level up your “ugly sweater” game with this surprisingly cute woven sweater by Spirit Jersey. Knitted in white and red with Mickey silhouettes, … Read more
Hang your stockings, decorate your tree, and get the rest of your Christmas essentials at Downtown Disney District. Halloween may be a week away, but Christmas is just around the corner, and Disneyland has released a ton of new Christmas merchandise. Let’s take a closer look! “‘Tis the Season” Mickey Socks – $14.99 “Joy” Minnie … Read more
After seeing similar new Starbucks tumblers and tumbler ornaments at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort has received this year’s Disney Parks Christmas 2020 mug, plus the Disney California Adventure tumbler ornament. Disney Parks Christmas Tumbler – $24.99 The Disney Parks just got a jolly makeover mash-up with this new Christmas mug. In the middle of … Read more
Christmas is coming to Walt Disney World and we found some cute new holiday pins at EPCOT to add to your Christmas collection. Mickey and Minnie Under Mistletoe – $9.99 Gingerbread Mickey Face – $9.99 Chip and Dale Elf Set – $14.99 Winni-the-Pooh and Friends – $9.99 Goofy in Wrapping Paper – $9.99 Slinky and … Read more
The Waffles booth at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has a new menu, so we had to try the new dishes. Previously, the menu had a Belgian waffle with warm chocolate ganache and a Belgian waffle with berry compote. The waffle with chocolate ganache remains, but there is now a bananas … Read more
The Lotus Blossom Cafe has reopened in the China Pavilion at EPCOT with social distancing measures. With the opening of Lotus Blossom Cafe, the extended Frozen Ever After queue has been moved. There are temporary green tape markers running down the other side of the path and around a corner for Frozen Ever After. The … Read more
Plexiglass dividers have been added to the loading area of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This could mean Plexiglass dividers will also be added to the train cars, which could allow for higher ride capacity. It seems Disney is testing ways to add more Plexiglass to attractions to improve the burden … Read more
Animal and nature lovers alike will adore this new forest friends collection at Walt Disney World, featuring animals from The Fox and the Hound, Pocahontas, Cinderella, and more. Loungefly Mini Backpack – $75 On this bag, you might spot friends like Meeko, Tod, and Owl. The background is red with autumn leaves blowing in the … Read more
Only a few of the iconic crossbeams remain on the roof of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Removal of the crossbeams began earlier this month and has been moving quickly. There still remains a horizontal support and a vertical support with no crossbeams on them. Only the last group of twelve … Read more
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure may be delayed, but the rest of the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT is coming along nicely. Awnings have now been erected on the outside of La Creperie de Paris. We first spotted the awnings before even boarding the Disney Skyliner. Once in the sky, we got a great view of the … Read more
