PHOTOS: Sidewalk Paving Underway at Magic Kingdom Dock Construction

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Construction of a new dock at the entrance of Magic Kingdom has been ongoing for some time. Since our last update, a sidewalk has taken shape as paving gets underway. Last we checked, there was only dirt where there is now pink pavement. Workers were on site as we passed by. Though the pink pavement … Read more

PHOTOS: Dawa Bar Reopens at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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With Florida bars now allowed to reopen at 50% capacity, the Dawa Bar in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is back in business. We got our first look at the bar’s social distancing efforts a few days ago, but had to stop by ourselves to check it out. The Dawa Bar is located … Read more

PHOTOS: Wires Installed Over Gazebos, Sprinklers In Trees, and Managers with Dogs Present at Flame Tree Barbecue as Disney Finally Fights Bird Problem at Popular Animal Kingdom Restaurant

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Almost anyone who has dined at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has noticed an ibis walking around looking for food. It looks like the birds have finally gotten to be too much, as Disney has implemented new prevention efforts to keep the birds out of this seating area. Wires have been installed around … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Large Crowds Descend Upon Universal Orlando Resort for Haunted Houses and More Halloween 2020 Festivities

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Good morning from Universal Orlando Resort! Our reporters were up bright and early to check out all of the new Halloween festivities opening at Universal today. Team Members had prepared the walkways in Universal Orlando’s parking garages for bigger crowds than usual. Islands of Adventure was open for early admission instead of Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Franken Fried Chicken & Funnel Brains and Electrofried Skin & Guts for (Not) Halloween Horror Nights 2020 at Universal Studios Florida

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After getting tricked at Universal Orlando’s two new haunted houses, you might want to grab a treat. Thankfully, two food trucks have opened up in the New York section of the park near the houses. We already reviewed the Twisted Frank-N-Coils at one food truck, so let’s head to the second one for fried chicken and “brains”. This … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: "Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives" House Opens for Halloween at Universal Studios Florida

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Today marks the opening of Universal Orlando’s two haunted houses for a Premier Passholder preview. We secured our reservation and got to visit the houses just after they opened. Given that these houses are available with regular daytime admission for the first time, additional parental advisory signs have been placed near the entrances. The sign … Read more

BREAKING: Canopy Removed and Demolition Begins On Former Electric Umbrella at EPCOT in Preparation for New Starbucks and Counter Service Restaurant

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It’s been over six months since the Electric Umbrella permanently closed at EPCOT, but some elements of the quick-service restaurant were still recognizable in the construction zone behind Spaceship Earth. For a while, we could still see pieces of the iconic awning that used to shade the front of the restaurant, but now it is … Read more