Shannen Ace 
Disney crews have started refilling the moat around Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom with water. This marks the apparent completion of the castle’s repainting project. Cinderella Castle Moat Refilling Water was actively being pumped into the moat on the Liberty Square side of the castle Monday morning, June 1. A few inches of water had … Read more
The Annual Passholder-exclusive Joffrey’s Coffee Challenge returns to Walt Disney World this month as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. Joffrey’s Coffee Challenge With this offering, Passholders are challenged to purchase an exclusive Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company beverage at all four theme parks plus Disney Springs. If you purchase all five and redeem your challenge … Read more
According to DTVA News, Disney is moving forward with a new Inspector Gadget live-action film, possibly starring Will Ferrell. Inspector Gadget Live-Action Reboot The reboot has been in development since 2019. SNL writers Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell were attached to write the script. Sean Anders is attached as director. Inspector Gadget originated with an … Read more
The Disney Drop Shop at Disney Springs has a new Mickey and Friends series. If you collect all these mystery figurines, you can build your own Ferris wheel. Mickey and Friends Ferris Wheel Mystery Box – $18.99 One box contains one mystery figure, pieces of the Ferris wheel, and a collectible card. The featured characters … Read more
Disneyland Resort and Her Universe have collaborated on a new collection of apparel and accessories with a varsity, collegiate style. Sweater – $74.99 This knit sweater has an embroidered version of the classic Disneyland marquee across the chest. The bishop sleeves have ribbed cuffs and the torso has a big ribbed waistband. Varsity Sweatshirt – … Read more
Disneyland Resort has a new Starbucks bottle and tumbler featuring a pastel lilac and yellow color scheme. We found both at Disney Home in Downtown Disney District. Stainless Steel Bottle – $44.99 The bottle’s exterior is pale yellow with green-yellow and lilac icons like Sleeping Beauty Castle, a Mickey hear hat, a Minnie ear headband, … Read more
Photographer @bioreconstruct shared a look at roller-coaster track for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift staged near Universal Epic Universe. Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift Track Though the coaster will be miles away at Universal Studios Florida, the track is being prepared at this staging ground. behind Epic Universe. Visible in bio’s photo are several curved … Read more
Disneyland has added additional covered seating to Fantasyland with the new Edelweiss Lodge. This is the mystery structure we saw under construction next to Edelweiss Snacks. Edelweiss Lodge Seating The “lodge” features similar roofing, railings, and columns as the snack kiosk. The open walls let the summer air waft in but the roof protects guests … Read more
Disneyland has opened the Pixar Short Film Spotlight at the Tomorrowland Theater as part of their Kids Rule Summer initiative. The experience is similar to the 2018 Pixar Fest and the Short Film Festival at Walt Disney World, but with three films that have never been shown in a theme park before. Pixar Short Film … Read more
Disneyland Handcrafted, Imagineering specials, Kylie Kelce’s podcast, and more Disney Experiences projects were honored at this year’s Telly and Shorty Awards. In total, Disney experiences earned 10 Telly Awards (including three gold wins) and a Shorty Awards honor. Disney Experiences Telly Awards & Shorty Awards Disneyland Handcrafted, a documentary of archive footage about the construction … Read more
Following previous year traditions, Disneyland Resort is honoring Memorial Day with “Fallen Hero” or “Missing Man” tables at restaurants. Disneyland Fallen Hero Tables We spotted one such table at Galactic Grill as well as at Carthay Circle Restaurant. The table is set as though someone is about to sit down, with a candle, red rose, … Read more
The popular Star Wars “Galactic ID” offering from Disneyland Resort is now available at Walt Disney World. You can find the machine at the AMC movie theater in Disney Springs. Star Wars Galactic ID – $15 Unfortunately, you have to purchase a movie ticket to access the photo booth, which is in the lobby of … Read more
Disneyland has opened a kids-exclusive pin trading area near Westward Ho Trading Company. The space has often been used by pin traders but for the summer, Disney is reserving it for kids. Kids Pin Trading at Disneyland There are tables set up with custom “Kids Rule Summer” tablecloths. One table has the free Mickey’s Park … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has extended a permit for construction of the new Encanto ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to 2027. The ride is part of the Tropical Americas land, which is set to open that same year. Encanto Ride Construction Permit An amended Notice of Commencement has been added to permits filed in late 2024 … Read more
Police officers from around the country were denied entry to Disney Springs because they were wearing clothing with law enforcement logos. Police Turned Away From Disney Springs The officers were in Orlando for the IPTM Symposium on Traffic Safety. They told News 6 that security would not allow them to enter Disney Springs because they … Read more
Disney Skyliner cast members at select locations have fake dragonflies on their control panels to keep away real yellow flies. Fake Dragonflies at Disney Skyliner Stations Cast members told WDWNT that the yellow flies are a problem every summer. These insects are known for their painful bites leaving itchy welts and are commonly found near … Read more
