Shannen Ace 
Barely more than a week after Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for a new graphics installation at “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom, the entire facade of the attraction has been covered. It started with some construction walls at the exit, which were then extended across the front of the attraction. A scrim … Read more
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is coming soon to Disney Springs. If you’ve visited the West Side of Springs in the past couple months, you may have even noticed some “glazing soon” signs at the shop’s future location between AMC Movies and Splitsville. Disney Springs has now shared a first look at some of the … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has extended their Passholder Appreciation Days through October 31, 2020. The celebration was originally scheduled for August 10 to September 30, 2020. Here’s Universal’s announcement: Good news! We’re extending Passholder Appreciations Days through October 31, 2020 to keep the celebration of all things UOAP going. We show our Passholders the love all … Read more
Decorate your car, fridge, and phone with these new magnets and phone cases at Walt Disney World. We found some of these pre-made and some available on MaDe kiosks. Pumpkin Mickey Phone Case – $29.99 “Sugar Rush” Mickey Phone Case – $29.99 “Tricks And Treats” Magnet – $14.99 Pumpkin Mickey Magnet – $14.99 “Happy Halloween” … Read more
As construction continues in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, we’ve been spotting more details appearing in the expansion. There is now signage for La Creperie de Paris and more evidence that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be getting signage soon. We saw workers at the windows of La Creperie de Paris, which will be on the righthand corner … Read more
New lockers have been under construction at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey for over a month now. The pre-existing locker area inside of Hogwarts is currently a small space that was already difficult to navigate before social distancing was required. These new lockers are being built to the side of the queue entrance so … Read more
Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of California Health and Human Services, spoke about theme parks reopening in a livestream earlier today. In response to a reporter’s question, Secretary Ghaly said that theme parks will, “Not [open] quite yet, but we’re getting very close.” In regards to theme parks’ reopening guidelines, he said, “We’re working hard to … Read more
Many recreational activities have remained shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but today we learned that recreation Cast Members were being called back to work in October. We now know that fishing is one of the activities that will be returning to the resort. Fishing excursions are regularly available at the following Walt Disney … Read more
Walt Disney World has introduced yet another redesign of their classic sequined Minnie Mouse ear headband. The most recent version of these ears were introduced in July. The ears were hanging next to another old version of the ear headband. The lining of the ears is red, as is the bow. White polka-dots cover both … Read more
We learned a few days ago that Disney is letting go The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, who have been playing at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for over thirty years. The band has also been playing as The Disney Society Orchestra as a temporary replacement for Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage. … Read more
With the changes to visiting Walt Disney World, Annual Passes have not been available to purchase. Pre-existing Annual Passholders have been able to renew their passes or cancel them, but not purchase new passes outright. Now Walt Disney World is allowing some previous Annual Passholders to purchase a new pass. This offer is only available … Read more
We’ve been watching the Electric Umbrella get demolished this month, starting with the removal of the restaurant’s canopy. Demolition has also been visible inside of the old building. The exterior wall of the second floor of Electric Umbrella is now gone and we can see the interior railings. Tables attached to the ground are also … Read more
If you’re like everybody else, you’ve had trouble getting your hands on new items from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection. Thankfully, shopDisney has restocked some items from the Dumbo the Flying Elephant series, Peter Pan’s Flight series, and King Arthur Carrousel series. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Ear Headband – $34.99 Dumbo the Flying … Read more
Installation has begun on the illuminated canopy that will cover the exterior of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Portions of the canopy are being built on the ground and then raised into place. The next canopy piece is coming along quickly. There are some tarps and construction vehicles obstructing the view, but workers … Read more
Disneyland Paris will be introducing a new Standby Pass system via their app that minimizes physical wait times. Standby Pass is similar to Walt Disney World’s FastPass+ system, however it will be required for certain attractions. Guests will be able to login to the Official Disneyland Paris app, select “Get a Standby Pass”, and choose … Read more
Work has begun on the refurbishment Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which will not fully reopen until next summer. While there’s a year to go in the project, some areas are already beginning to close. Construction materials and equipment are staged along parts of the parking lot. The main entrance to The Great Ceremonial House is … Read more
