Shannen Ace 
There is scaffolding up in front of Disney’s Contemporary Resort as part of an ongoing refurbishment. Construction began in September 2024. Though originally scheduled for completion in September 2025, Disney later said it would last through July 2026 and then changed the timeline to the end of 2027. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Refurbishment The scaffolding is to … Read more
Luke Skywalker has returned to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, now part of the permanent character rotation as half the land’s timeline shifts. We caught Luke talking with the Mandalorian and Grogu. Luke Skywalker From his humble beginnings on the moisture farms of Tatooine, Luke Skywalker seized his destiny and trained in the ways … Read more
A few days ahead of May the 4th (Star Wars Day), Walt Disney World has released a plethora of new Star Wars merchandise. This includes the Endor Collection, a Darth Vader “Big Face” tote, and Imperial-inspired pins. Endor Collection This collection was first released online. We found most of it at Tomorrowland Launch Depot in … Read more
New Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu merchandise available at Walt Disney World includes apparel, shoulder plush, BDX droid figures, a Galaxy’s Edge costume, and more. The Mandalorian and Grogu Collection This merch was at Tomorrowland Launch Depot in Magic Kingdom, Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay in EPCOT, and Star Wars Galactic Outpost in Disney Springs. … Read more
Some Disney employees are accessing AI chatbots tens of thousands of times a day as managers encourage them to increase AI usage. Disney AI Usage Two Disney tech employees told Business Insider that they recently gained access to an “AI Adoption Dashboard.” This shows how the team is using AI coding tools Cursor and Claude … Read more
We now know when Big Al’s and Westward Ho in Magic Kingdom will likely close permanently. The two kiosks are closing for construction of Piston Peak National Park, a Cars expansion to Frontierland. Big Al’s and Westward Ho Closing Dates The Walt Disney World website lists no operating hours for Big Al’s after May 10 … Read more
Walls have been installed inside the Magic Eye Theatre lobby at EPCOT for an upcoming Annual Passholder-exclusive meet and greet. The special greeting will be part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026. Passholder Meet and Greet The walls surround the former Mickey meet and greet space. They’re gray with colorful borders and images from Disney and … Read more
The Soarin’ Around the World queue at EPCOT has new carpeting. It’s being installed in stages overnight before the ride becomes Soarin’ Across America next month. New Soarin’ Carpet The new carpeting is along the first stretch of the queue. It’s a tan and gray geometric pattern of curved and straight lines. The old carpeting … Read more
We spotted a gross green substance accumulating on a tent in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. Storybook Circus We don’t know exactly what the green substance is, but it’s definitely not pretty. It’s on the underside of the tent’s entrance. The tent is a seating area that occasionally hosts special entertainment. Hopefully this tent is … Read more
Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom has a new tent roof, replacing the torn and faded roof that was removed earlier this year. The meet and greet location has been closed since January, with characters meeting outside instead. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Tent The new roof consists of the same two-toned red stripes as the former … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed four new permits for Monstropolis, the new Monsters, Inc. land under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, covering set and signage installation. Monstropolis Theming Permits Two permits are for 365 Cypress Dr, the address of the former MuppetVision 3D theater. The venue will become the Glob theater, according to concept art. One … Read more
20th Century Studios and Disney’s highly-anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2 is projected to have a nearly $180 million worldwide debut. The Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Projections The sequel is releasing on May 1 and is expected to make between $73 million and $80 million at the domestic box office opening weekend. U.S.A. … Read more
The painted Walt Disney Studios billboard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now complete with the retro image of Mickey Mouse added. The billboard welcomes guests to Animation Courtyard, which is being reimagined into the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard inspired by the real studios in Burbank, California. Walt Disney Studios Billboard The billboard mural is on … Read more
The walking, talking, “living” Olaf animatronic has arrived at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland. The Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors shared a video of the snowman greeting cast members in the land. Olaf at Hong Kong Disneyland Disney previously announced Olaf would start making appearances in early May. The Olaf animatronic will eventually visit Disneyland … Read more
Darth Vader made his first Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge appearance at Disneyland during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite on April 28, the day before the land’s official timeline shift. Darth Vader Arrives at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge The Sith Lord entered (through Kylo Ren’s command shuttle) after a pair of Stormtroopers, who discussed their … Read more
Walt Disney World cast members will be the first to experience Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT. Soarin’ Across America Cast Previews Starting May 6, eligible cast members and employees can register for previews that will take place throughout May. Cast members can register for one date with up to three guests. Soarin’ Across America will … Read more
