Shannen Ace 
What happens when a child says no to the Tooth Fairy?” 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 … Read more
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
Cafe La Bamba at Universal Studios Florida has opened a new immersive food experience called the Skeleton Bar. This is one of many Halloween offerings at Universal Orlando this weekend. Outside, new signage advertises the Skeleton Bar and fall decorations have been placed around the entrance. They have prepared a socially distanced line going down … Read more
The Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been running since the park reopened in mid-July. Unfortunately, not all the marketplaces planned for the festival opened on time. Now after we noticed it preparing to open, Flavors From Fire has finally returned. Menu for Flavors From Fire at the Taste of EPCOT International … Read more
With mobile ordering becoming more necessary in the time of social distancing, it seems that some table service restaurants at Walt Disney World may begin offering a mobile order option. Some restaurants have already introduced a mobile waitlist, now Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is offering mobile ordering. In My Disney Experience, you can … Read more
Universal Studios Florida has opened up a new U-Rest area in the New York section of the park, just in time for their Halloween festivities this weekend. U-Rest areas are where guests can safely remove face coverings while maintaining a proper social distance. This small U-Rest area is on a section of street across from … Read more
While Splash Mountain fans buy any merchandise they can get their hands on, The Princess and the Frog fans are in luck, as new merchandise arrives in the parks. New MagicBand, magnet, and phone case designs featuring Tiana and Naveen have been added to the MaDe On-Demand kiosks. We saw all these designs in Tomorrowland … Read more
After being removed and replaced with a second version less than a month ago, a third version of the “Ratatouille” sign has now appeared in the France Pavilion expansion archway at EPCOT. For reference, here is what the first sign looked like. Here is the second sign. It no longer had the weathering along the … Read more
A new fall cupcake has arrived at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Halloween treats will be arriving at Walt Disney World hotels, but this seasonal cupcake is a little early, and it’s bloomed with all the colors of autumn. This cupcake is topped with a sugar pumpkin and buttercream in shades of orange, yellow, … Read more
We’re all excited for season two of The Mandalorian (watch the new trailer if you haven’t already), but now Disneyland Resort guests can pick up new Baby Yoda merchandise at the Downtown Disney District to celebrate. Baby Yoda Hoodie – $54.99 This hoodie is covered in Mando holding Baby Yoda. The hoodie says “The Child” … Read more
According to Variety, Tatiana Maslany is near closing a deal to play the lead role in the upcoming “She-Hulk” series for Disney+. The series was first announced at D23 last year, but not much has been heard about it since then. She-Hulk, whose real name is Jennifer Walters, is a lawyer and the cousin of … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has announced a new “Magic Around Every Corner” sweepstakes. All you have to do to enter is watch videos and answer trivia questions. DVC describes the sweepstakes like this: See how Disney Vacation Club® can help you find magic around every corner, and enter the Magic Seeker Sweepstakes for your chance to win a Disney … Read more
According to estimates by Thinkwell Group’s Brad Kissling, Disneyland could accommodate approximately 50% of its pre-COVID capacity with social distancing. While Disneyland rarely shares exact figures for park attendance and capacity, an estimated 51,140 visited Disneyland per day in 2019, according to Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. Kissling estimates Disneyland attracts approximately 60,000 guests on a normal … Read more
All aboard! You can become your own train conductor with these new jewelry items inspired by Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Pocket Watch – $24.99 This watch has a Runaway Railway logo on the face. The full name of the attraction is embossed on the back. Train Whistle Necklace – $19.99 This necklace has a … Read more
The clown-themed Keister Coaster waterslide at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort will be closing next month for refurbishment. The waterslide at Luna Park Pool is known for the giant clown face that guests emerge from. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas are currently open for Disney Vacation Club guests while the rest of the resort remains closed. Luna Park Pool … Read more
Today at Magic Kingdom, we noticed a couple of changes to the new Disney Villains Halloween cavalcade. Firstly, Gaston is now on horseback to lead the cavalcade. Behind Gaston, we noticed another villain had joined the walking group: the Big Bad Wolf! It’s possible different villains will join the cavalcade on different days as part … Read more
