Shannen Ace 
Walt Disney World has been surveying guests about the theme parks’ new COVID-related policies since the parks reopened in July. We recently received a survey that asked us many questions we had seen before, including how required face coverings, temperature screenings, and suspended experiences impacted our intent to visit. This survey also had two new … Read more
After initially looking like it was going to open this weekend, Chefs de France updated their website with hours beginning October 8. Guests can now make reservations starting that day. Lunch hours are currently 12:30 PM to 3:55 PM daily. Dinner is 4:00 PM to 6:50 PM on most days, and 4:00 PM to 7:50 … Read more
As we learned last month, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be getting Moana-themed rooms amidst a general refurbishment of the resort, including the Great Ceremonial House. Walt Disney World has now filed a permit for electrical work on the resort. There isn’t much information on the permit, but it does state Carter Electric will be … Read more
City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom has been under refurbishment since January. While it was completely covered by a scrim for several months, the top portion of the building was partially revealed yesterday, with the building in full view this morning: It looks like the building has a fresh coat of paint … Read more
We stopped by Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to try some new Halloween treats at The Artist’s Palette. Pumpkin Spiced Whoopie Pie – $4.99 This chocolate whoopie pie is filled with pumpkin-spiced marshmallow and garnished with a spider web chocolate piece. This was a good chocolate whoopie pie, but it wasn’t quite the right … Read more
We learned earlier this month that Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom would be reopening soon with no princesses. After a soft opening on September 23, the restaurant fully reopened on September 24. For those of you looking to dine at this popular signature restaurant in the Magic Kingdom, read on to find out what … Read more
If you haven’t already picked a Disney theme for your kitchen, then it’s time to get started. Two new spatula sets have arrived at Walt Disney World, and you can pick between Toy Story and Cinderella sidekicks to add to your kitchen drawers. Toy Story Rex and Little Green Man Spatulas The spatulas come as … Read more
“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios might be reopening soon! We saw screens on in the queue area for the attraction, as well as workers attempting to fix broken screens. The screens were playing their usual Frozen clips and introduction to the show. Workers had a ladder … Read more
Hong Kong Disneyland, which closed for a second time in July due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, is reopening on September 25. While we’ll have to wait to see the full park again, we do have some new up-close looks at the Castle of Magical Dreams, the park’s reimagined castle that was announced at … Read more
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been closed at Magic Kingdom since early March. It was officially moved to the refurbishment list in August and is set to be closed through November. Now, Walt Disney World has filed a roofing permit for the attraction. The permit is for “general construction” of TTA 1225 MONORAIL WY. … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance boarding groups are filling up within seconds each day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, it looks like Disney might be looking for a way to increase the ride’s capacity. New plastic dividers have been added to some ride vehicles as a trial. The folks at Goofketeers saw the dividers … Read more
Last week, we saw ride vehicles on the tracks of “Velocicoaster”, the upcoming Jurassic Park coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The ride vehicles—which are currently still wrapped in plastic—are currently undergoing testing on the completed coaster track. Today, one of the vehicles was brought to the coaster’s highest point. The plastic-wrapped InGen vehicle was … Read more
Dear sweet Leota… Have a ball this Halloween and dress up your couch with a new Madame Leota throw pillow. We found this pillow at Disney Springs with The Haunted Mansion and Halloween merchandise. The pillow resembles Madame Leota’s tombstone, as seen in the graveyard just before entering The Haunted Mansion. The inscription reads “Dear … Read more
Today, Disney Parks and Resorts held a private press conference for media to discuss updates on operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the press conference, they announced that they would be opening COVID-19 testing sites for the Disneyland community. Disney previously opened a drive-thru testing site in Osceola County, Florida at the Disney Maingate Complex … Read more
Cinderella has only been appearing in The Royal Princess Processional for the past two months. But today, she stepped out to greet guests at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom. Cinderella stood under the building’s overhang while waving at guests and blowing kisses. Stanchions kept guests a safe distance away from the princess. Cinderella’s stepsisters … Read more
After a sighting at Walt Disney World this morning, Baby Yoda has crossed the coast and arrived at Disneyland Resort. Now Californians can also keep Baby Yoda on their shoulder with this magnetic plush. He comes with a magnetic pad that goes under your shirt, and then he sits right on top of it. We … Read more
