Shannen Ace 
Christmas has come to Magic Kingdom, and that means the world-famous Jingle Cruise is back. Without prior announcement, many suspected this popular seasonal overlay would be skipped this year, so we’re pleasantly surprised to see it return! Join us on a jolly journey through the jungle as we sail through this overlay of the Jungle … Read more
Scrims have been up around “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom for a month now as the attraction’s exterior receives a refurbishment in time for the park’s 50th anniversary. We got a glimpse of some of the work being done on the building’s roof. Some of the additional scrims on the roof appear to … Read more
The Walt Disney World audio announcement about face coverings and social distancing has been updated once again, this time narrated by a number of diverse new narrators, including the talented voiceover actor (and Disney Parks personality) Mark Daniel. Of course, the announcements reiterate that face coverings must be worn at all times, including when taking … Read more
The final Starbucks park-themed tumbler ornament has arrived at Walt Disney World and it’s for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These ornaments resemble Starbucks tumblers, with one side featuring various icons from around the park. Fans might recognize Tower of Terror, Galaxy’s Edge, and Toy Story Land. We found the ornament in World of Disney for $14.99. … Read more
Spirit Jerseys are the way. At least, this new Spirit Jersey for The Mandalorian is. We can’t wait to wear it while we watch the season premiere this weekend. The grey Spirit Jersey has a gold-silver version of The Mandalorian logo on the back, complete with Din Djarin’s silhouette. On the front of the jersey … Read more
Disney Research Hub has released a video introducing an animatronic with realistic and interactive eye movements. Here’s what Disney said in the video’s description: “This video describes the development of a system for lifelike gaze in human-robot interactions using a humanoid animatronic bust. We present a general architecture that seeks not only to create gaze … Read more
The newest addition to the Wishes Come True Blue collection is a MagicBand, now available at Walt Disney World Resort. This blue MagicBand is covered in subtle stars and Mickey heads. A small Sorcerer Mickey hat charm adorns one side of the strap. We found this MagicBand in Mouse Gear at EPCOT for $34.99. A … Read more
As we made our way around Walt Disney World today, we found several new Christmas items, including apparel and decor. Keep reading for each item, its price and where it’s located! Gingerbread House Cookie Jar – $49.99 We found this cookie jar at both Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs and Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in … Read more
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced their intent to allow the current no-sail order to expire on October 31, 2020. In doing so, they will be establishing a framework for passenger cruises to eventually resume safely. Phases of the CDC’s plan include testing for crew members, ensuring cruise ship operators have adequate … Read more
The Desserts & Champagne booth at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is known for its liquid nitro cake pops. For Halloween, the booth is offering a special spooky version of the treat, so we got our own to taste test. This chocolate cake pop is covered in orange and black Halloween-themed … Read more
ABC has announced their upcoming Disney holiday specials for November and December, including the “reimagined” Christmas Day celebration. First up on November 30 will be The Disney Holiday Singalong, the third in the series of Disney Singalong specials. The Disney Family Singalong and The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II had a combined 22.3 million total viewers after 35 … Read more
A new notice of layoffs indicates that 11,350 more union employees of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will be terminated. Over 10,000 of those are Walt Disney World Cast Members, bringing the resort’s total number of layoffs to over 18,000. The notice also includes some Cast Members from the Maingate Complex, Orlando International Airport, Celebration, … Read more
Disneyland Paris Cast Members have received an email from COO Daniel Delcourt regarding the future (or lack thereof) of several entertainment offerings—mirroring the mass entertainment cutbacks currently taking place at Walt Disney World. In summary, the email says that the union will be meeting on November 16 to “discuss the future” of certain entertainment. Some … Read more
Spice Road Table in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion will no longer be accommodating dining reservations beginning December 10, 2020. This comes soon after the news that Disney itself would be taking over all operations of the Morocco Pavilion. Disney says they are not permanently closing Spice Road Table, just that it will not be accepting reservations. … Read more
Walt Disney World park hours have once again been extended. Guests can get an extra hour in the morning at each of the four parks on the weekend of November 13 through 15. The new hours are below. Magic Kingdom: 8am-9pm (previously 9am-9pm) EPCOT: 10am-10pm (previously 11am-10pm) Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9am-7pm (previously 10am-7pm) Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 7am-7pm (previously … Read more
Disneyland is struggling while the California theme parks remain closed. With the domestic Disney Parks in the process of laying off 28,000 workers, another wave of layoff emails are expected to go out to Disneyland Cast Members on Sunday. Of the total layoffs, 10,000 are hitting the Disneyland Resort parks, hotels and stores in Anaheim, … Read more
