Shannen Ace 
Some vertical supports beneath the PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom have been painted white, over a month after scaffolding was removed. These supports are in front of the famous Purple Wall photo spot. The white matches the color-blocking minimalism that’s more present in Tomorrowland these days. While these large PeopleMover supports have been refurbished and repainted, … Read more
We learned this summer that The VOID locations at both Downtown Disney District and Disney Springs were permanently closed following a license agreement breach. Signage was recently removed from the California location, now the same has happened in Florida. The circle above the doors used to house an impressive stylized “The VOID” sign. For now, … Read more
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will be able to grab a new Harry Potter button and map as part of their exclusive November perks. The button has the incantation “Meteolojinx” with a hand holding an umbrella, with rain falling beneath the umbrella. “Meteolojinx” is a weather-altering charm in the Harry Potter universe. Guests can cast the … Read more
Let’s check in on the Magic Kingdom toll plaza, which is being refurbished in time for 2021, when Magic Kingdom will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The section between “L” and “C” has yet to be painted blue after being coated in primer. The “M” in “Magic Kingdom” on the marquee has also been painted with … Read more
With only two weeks until November, Walt Disney World is preparing for Christmas. Though Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is canceled, there are still plenty of holiday offerings coming to the resort. One holiday tradition we’re glad to see returning is Disney Christmas trees! We spotted some trees ready for staging while driving behind Magic … Read more
The Walt Disney World Annual Passholder 30% discount on shopDisney has now been extended through October 29, 2020. The discount was originally offered through October 11. Here is more information straight from Disney: To redeem 30% off merchandise online: Check that your Disney Parks account is linked to your Walt Disney World Annual Pass. To … Read more
The Electric Umbrella is being demolished to make way for a future Starbucks and new restaurant as construction at EPCOT continues. Most defining elements of the Electric Umbrella are now gone. Since we last checked, elements of the roof and ceiling have also been torn down. The center of the building’s roof between Electric Umbrella … Read more
The Annual Passholder pop-up shop opened in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion today with some incredible deals and new merchandise. One deal is a limited time bonus of a complimentary Annual Passholder cutting board or coaster set with any $50 purchase. The cutting boards and coaster sets can be found near the registers in the pop-up shop. … Read more
Walt Disney World guests don’t need to travel far to get a taste of Disneyland Paris. A new Disneyland Paris merchandise collection featuring Minnie Mouse is now available in the Annual Passholder pop-up shop in EPCOT. Minnie Mouse Handbag – $39.99 Minnie Mouse Scarf – $24.99 Minnie Mouse Makeup Bag – $19.99 Polka-Dot Umbrella – … Read more
President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron has announced a daily curfew for the Île-de-France region, which includes the city of Paris and Disneyland Paris. The curfew will be from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. It begins this Saturday and will last for four weeks. Disneyland Paris recently drastically reduced their park hours, with Walt … Read more
There’s a new line of Germany Pavilion merchandise at EPCOT, now exclusively available in the Annual Passholder pop-up shop that just opened in Der Teddybar. Mickey Mouse Long-Sleeved Shirt – $39.99 Red Pocket Tee – $29.99 Polo Flag Shirt – $49.99 Flag T-Shirt – $36.99 Tall Glass – $19.99 Boot Shot Glass – $14.99 Pint … Read more
The Annual Passholder pop-up shop has opened in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion and there’s plenty of new exclusive Passholder merchandise. Mickey Mouse Phone Case – $34.99 Chef Mickey Phone Case – $34.99 Chef Minnie Phone Case – $34.99 Chef Remy Phone Case – $34.99 Halloween 2020 Phone Case – $29.99 Mickey Mouse MagicBand – $29.99 Chef … Read more
A new Annual Passholder exclusive pop-up shop has now opened at Der Teddybar in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT. The shop will be open Mondays to Fridays from 11:30 AM to park close, from October 14 through November 17, 2020. Annual Passholders only need to show their annual pass card and photo ID to enter. … Read more
EPCOT has now introduced contactless security scanners at the main entrance of the park. These scanners were already in use at the International Gateway entrance, as well as at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. The scanners are created by Evolv, and are said to be “the fastest weapons-screening system on the market.” They are … Read more
New Universal Monsters phone cases are now available at Universal Orlando Resort. The phone cases all have a 3-D effect and are available on U-design kiosks throughout the parks. The Bride of Frankenstein Among the monster options are the Bride of Frankenstein, who is also featured in one of the park’s current haunted houses. The … Read more
We learned last month that the Keister Coaster waterslide at Luna Park Pool in Disney’s BoardWalk Resort would be closing for refurbishment. The waterslide is notorious for its giant clown face, but it seems the clown face is no more. The place where the clown face once sat is surrounded by sky-themed scrims. Nearby, construction … Read more
