Shannen Ace 
The Magic Kingdom toll plaza is getting a new royal blue, gold, and rose gold treatment to match Cinderella Castle in time for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary next year. Refurbishment is about a third of the way done, with over a month of work remaining. Three lanes in the center of the plaza were blocked … Read more
While Universal Studios Florida keeps the Halloween spirit alive, Universal’s Islands of Adventure is preparing for Christmas! Decorations have arrived at Port of Entry and Seuss Landing. Port of Entry Garland lines the overhangs at the entrance. Islands of Adventure Trading Company is also decked out in garland and a wreath. Each building has somewhat … Read more
The Annual Passholder pop-up shop in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT has even more Passholder-exclusive magnets available. EPCOT Passholder Magnet – $14.99 This Mickey head is made up of all of the EPCOT pavilion logos. The Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Magnet – $14.99 Celebrate spooky season with this Haunted Mansion magnet featuring the famous Hatbox … Read more
‘Tis the season to be jolly! We may still have some time before Halloween, but it’s not too early for Christmas shopping. The Disney Planning Center & Gifts at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort has a bunch of new Christmas merchandise available—an odd choice for a big merchandise release, but one worth heading out … Read more
Though the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is likely delayed until next year, construction goes on in the rest of the France Pavilion’s expansion at EPCOT. The area surrounding the expansion’s entrance archway has been cleaned up. Last we saw, a long tarp was on this area of the street for construction vehicles to drive … Read more
We previously got a look at the upcoming Universal Beijing Resort’s CityWalk, some of park’s Jurassic World Isla Nublar land, and a new subway station. Now Universal has released a video featuring beautiful new concept art for attractions that will be at the brand new theme park. Universal Studios Beijing’s lands will be Kung Fu … Read more
“Strike teams” in Orange County, Florida have been making surprise visits to businesses to ensure they are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Mayor Jerry Demings says the strike teams will be checking on the major theme parks, like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort very soon. “So far over 3,600, to … Read more
A new Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers film based on the popular ’90s television series is coming to Disney+. The film will combine live-action with CGI and is set to begin filming next spring. There are rumors that the original voice cast are set to return, but this has not been confirmed. Tress MacNeille originally … Read more
New limited edition pins have arrived on shopDisney to celebrate milestone anniversaries of three classic Disney films: Pinocchio, The Aristocats, and The Three Caballeros. Pinocchio 80th Anniversary Pin Set – Limited Edition – $69.99 Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s animated masterpiece Pinocchio with this set of five limited edition pins. Makes no difference who you … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has increased the number of total points members must purchase to be eligible for Membership Magic perks. Members who reach the point requirement will then receive a member ID card with which they gain access to dining, recreation, shopping, and Annual Pass discounts. A member ID is also required to attend Moonlight … Read more
The 2020 third-quarter injury report for Central Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, has been released thanks to the MOU Exempt Facilities Report. Typically, amusement parks and fairs are subject to inspection from the State of Florida. However, “Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time employees and that … Read more
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cast Members in Disneyland are being laid off in the latest round of Disney’s 28,000 layoffs. Disneyland Resort reached agreements with several Cast Member unions regarding furloughs and the layoffs. According to Teamsters Local 495, Cast Members who transferred to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from Disney California Adventure lost all scheduling … Read more
Universal CityWalk has teamed up with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to be an official voting location for the 2020 General Election. In-person voting begins on Saturday, October 24 and lasts through Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Voters can also return their mail-in ballot in-person at the vote center in Universal CityWalk. Self-parking will be … Read more
With “it’s a small world” almost entirely covered with scrims at the Magic Kingdom, it’s hard to get any glimpse of the refurbishment happening on the other side. But Disney has decided to give us something to look at with new colorful themed scrims replacing some of the plain white. The new scrim has stripes … Read more
Lightsaber hilt pieces are now being sold separately outside of Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The hilt pieces were previously sold separately, with guests who have already built their own lightsaber being able to grab some “scrap metal” for $19.99 a piece. Guests can scan a QR code to … Read more
Disney Park Pass reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios are fully booked on January 1, 2021 for theme park ticket guests and Disney Resort guests. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom still have availability. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is still available for Annual Passholders at this time. The Park Pass reservation calendar was recently extended through … Read more
