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Since our last full construction update, we noticed more panels being added to the exterior of TRON Lightcycle / Run. We got a closer look at this paneling and the rest of the attraction during our next visit to Magic Kingdom. Previously, paneling only covered the park-facing sides of the “Grid” show building. It’s probable … Read more
Construction is slow but steady on the remodel of EPCOT’s Wonders of Life pavilion, which is becoming the Play! pavilion. Storage pallets have been on top of the pavilion for months now as progress is made refurbishing the triangular tiles. During our most recent visit, we noticed that not only many more tiles looked different, … Read more
Construction has been moving quickly on the pathway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. The sidewalk and bridge have been done for a while and shrubbery was recently planted on either side of the bridge. The Grand Floridian side of the path still needs streetlights, but other than that, it … Read more
If Disney’s Animal Kingdom is your favorite park, then this Spirit Jersey is for you. This black Spirit Jersey says “Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on the back. The letters of “Animal” are made up of different animal prints. The front of the jersey has Mickey Mouse himself. Mickey is in his classic outfit, with a twist: … Read more
Gideon’s Bakehouse is coming to Disney Springs, and while it’s not easy to see what’s happening with interior construction, some new theming has been added to the outside of the building, which is be located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. Interior construction obviously still has a ways to go. The construction … Read more
While there have been social distancing markers for entering the Magic Kingdom since the park’s reopening, new markers have been added specifically for boarding the nearby monorail. These circular markers are next to the entrance queue markers, so this area can double as a line for the park and a monorail line, depending on demand. … Read more
If you’ve been wanting a new MagicBand but aren’t into fancy designs, then this new periwinkle blue might be for you. This MagicBand is a softer blue than the other plain blue MagicBand, so we’ve decided to dub it periwinkle. It’s a standard MagicBand with a Mickey puck in the same color as the band. … Read more
It’s not the years, it’s the mileage. It may have been 12 years since the last Indiana Jones film, but merchandise for this classic series is still arriving at Walt Disney World. We recently picked up a baseball cap and puzzle featuring the famous adventurer. Now you can get a set of four magnets celebrating … Read more
As previously reported, a new COVID-19 community testing site is now open in Osceola County, inside Disney’s Maingate office complex by Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Testing is free for both Cast Members and the public, but prior registration is required. There is a separate lane at the testing site for Cast Members, Operating Participant employees, … Read more
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is closed for the third day in a row today. Signs at both the front of the park and the entrance to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter indicated it would not be operating. This closure began after a small fire broke out backstage earlier … Read more
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has a new kind of raptor encounter at the Velocicoaster! A bird of prey, also knowns as a raptor in zoological terms, seems to have made a nest at the highest point of the coaster, right above the Jurassic World flag. While Universal has not been officially announced the Velocicoaster, construction … Read more
After closing with the rest of Walt Disney World due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Rivers of Light” was later announced to be permanently closed following the reopening of the parks. Elements of the show are now being removed from the Discovery River lagoon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The boats on which the “shaman” performers originally … Read more
A new structure has appeared practically overnight at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests pass this small building as they near the end of the attraction. The main structure is complete, but it looks like there is still more decoration to be added to the doors, windows, and walls. We expect the ground to … Read more
While Black Widow has been delayed to November, some merchandise has been appearing for the long-awaited film. This limited edition MagicBand was first released on shopDisney back in May, and it has now hit shelves in the parks. Like most limited edition MagicBands, this comes in a specially designed box. Both the box and the … Read more
Last week, we noticed Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort preparing for reopening. At the time, a Cast Member said that they were aiming to reopen on Sunday, August 16th. Now we have further confirmation of this date, thanks to an update on the Walt Disney World website. The Walt Disney World website has … Read more
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is located just across the water from Disney Springs. This resort started refurbishing their rooms just last year, so we’re taking a look at all the improvements made in their two-bedroom villa. Second Bedroom Past the villa’s entryway is a door that leads into the secondary bedroom area. On … Read more
