Shannen Ace 
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
Yak & Yeti Restaurant and Local Food Cafes reopened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in mid-July. We revisited Yak & Yeti Restaurant for a lunch and after a full meal, we’re sharing our thoughts about each item with you! Keep reading for pictures of menu items and our reviews. Yak & Yeti Restaurant … Read more
Though we have yet to see the new color-changing Ahsoka Tano lightsaber arrive in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, fans can once again get her two regular Legacy Lightsabers at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. These Legacy Lightsabers have been out-of-stock recently, but can now be found at the counter. As shown in Star Wars: The Clone … Read more
Get ready for the holidays or just rep your favorite Disney Princess with one of these new face mask packs from shopDisney. Cloth Face Masks 2-Pack – Ariel and Tiana – $11.99 This two-pack includes an Ariel mask that says “Aspiring Mermaid” and a Tiana mask that says “Dare To Dream Big”. Cloth Face Masks … Read more
Celebrate 65 years of Disneyland with this new phone case featuring Mickey Mouse and other famous characters from the park. Mickey is joined by the Hatbox Ghost, Dumbo, Mr. Toad, Buzz and Woody, Rocket Raccoon, and BB-8. The lettering reflects vintage Disneyland designs. This phone case was $29.99 at World of Disney in Downtown Disney … Read more
Since we last checked on the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, even more wave paneling has been added to the side of the new hotel. The paneling now reaches the top of the building on the side. Workers were in a platform about halfway up the building. There’s only one empty square spot left near … Read more
The new resort launch dock outside Magic Kingdom is coming along quickly, with trees planted and canopy added recently. When we checked on the dock today, not much had changed, but there were some more canopy pieces. This area will eventually be filled with more plants and grass. New canopy was added to the front … Read more
As the refurbishment of the Magic Kingdom toll plaza progresses, the next section has been painted with primer ahead of its royal blue treatment. Three lanes in the center-left of the toll plaza are currently closed. Gray and white primer is visible between the “L” and “C” of “Welcome.” Workers in a high reach were … Read more
We have mostly been getting an aerial view of construction progress on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel being built near Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but today we got a closer look at the hotel from the ground. Beyond the hotel, the spires of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are visible. The hotel is tucked away from … Read more
Build-your-own droid parts are now discounted in Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These parts can be purchased separately from a droid itself, so you can continue to customize it. In August, we saw droid panels were also discounted. Each part is regularly $14.99, but when you buy three, they are each $10. This … Read more
Last month, a soft plastic divider was added to one car on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. As we’ve been checking on the ride, we’ve only seen the divider on that one vehicle, presumably for testing. Now a hard Plexiglass divider has been added, and we were lucky enough … Read more
Sections of backstage have been opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to create more space for the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run physically-distanced queue in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The first backstage area open is right next to the Millennium Falcon. When we were there, the wait time for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was 110 minutes. Another … Read more
As crossbeams are removed from the roof of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, sections of the horizontal beam are also disappearing. The next piece is now gone, leaving the crossbeam structure smaller than ever. Beam removal is progressing from the left side of the structure. The first two horizontal pieces and … Read more
The audio announcement that periodically plays at Walt Disney World theme parks reminding guests to follow health and safety guidelines has been updated once again. This update states that guests not following face mask guidelines will be asked to leave. Below is the transcript of the announcement. For the health and safety of everyone, face … Read more
There’s always something to see at the construction site of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Construction continues on the roller coaster’s canopy, which is being installed one piece at a time. Some scaffolding has been removed from the right-hand building visible from the Monorail. The show buildings are almost completely covered in blue … Read more
With the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover closed through at least November, we’ve been eagerly awaiting any signs of life on the attraction. Disney recently filed a permit for roof-related construction on the attraction. Now we’ve noticed some changes to the small vertical supports that surround the ride’s track. The supports used to be surrounded by … Read more
