Shannen Michaelsen 
Following the reopening of Disneyland Paris, Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel has opened its doors for guests. Previously known as simply Disney’s Hotel New York, the hotel has been rethemed to incorporate and celebrate the art of Marvel comics and films. Join us on a tour of a rethemed room in … Read more
Another Masai giraffe has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which welcomed two Masai giraffe calves last year. The calf was born on June 10 and is six feet tall and weighs 183 pounds. According to Scott Terrell, Director of Animal & Science Operations, he’s “playful, curious and pretty chill” and has been spending lots … Read more
Walt Disney World Cast Members celebrated International Yoga Day this morning with a sunrise session in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Sunrise yoga is a recurring event for Cast Members as part of a larger wellness program. Many Cast Members shared their photos on social media this morning. Walt Disney World Resort President … Read more
All Disney Stores in the UK are reportedly closing except for the flagship location in London. We learned earlier this year that at least 20% of physical Disney Stores would be closing, and later learned that all Canadian locations would close. Reports indicate that many more stores beyond these original projections are closing worldwide, but … Read more
One of the jewels from a piece of 50th-anniversary bunting decoration on Cinderella Castle has fallen off. The jewel is missing from one of the turrets on the west side of Cinderella Castle. The broken decoration is visible when approaching the front of the castle. It was actually the first piece of bunting visible from … Read more
After a brief disappearance, Lieutenant Bek is back in his final scene at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Mon Calamari was missing for almost a week, though his audio continued to play. Watch a video of Bek’s animatronic back in place below. Additionally, multiple parties are now being seated … Read more
New speakers have been mounted beneath the Monorail track at the entrance to EPCOT. These sleek modern speakers can be found mounted to the sides of the track supports. These replace old out-of-date speakers that were previously mounted in the same spots. The speakers were not playing the standard background music for the EPCOT entrance, … Read more
Mulan has returned to the China Pavilion in EPCOT after being gone for the past year except for a brief stint in the Princess Processional. Although physical distancing is mostly being removed from Walt Disney World, characters are still greeting guests from a distance for their safety. Mulan waved to guests from the bridge. Guests … Read more
A year after reopening, the pre-show has finally returned to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is the latest of many pre-shows to return to Walt Disney World as physical distancing is removed. Physical distancing was removed from the extended queue of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in late May. Distancing is now … Read more
After a year of physical distancing, things are returning to their pre-pandemic normal at Walt Disney World. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the pre-show is once again operating at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. For the past year, guests had been directed straight through the room without stopping. There is no more physical distancing in … Read more
Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We sat down for the family-style breakfast, which is $42 for adults and $27 for children. Breakfast includes a basket of pastries, fresh fruit, and a breakfast platter, with vegan options available upon request. The restaurant was a buffet pre-COVID. Mickey and … Read more
Even more netting has been added to the canopy framework above the TRON Lightcycle / Run track at Magic Kingdom as construction continues on the rollercoaster. The blue netting covers much of the larger hump of the canopy framework. Work has been concentrated on the canopy for several months now. Most recently, crew members were … Read more
Due to physical distancing, the classic stretching room pre-show for The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom has not been operating for the past year. Instead, the stretching room doors were left open and it acted as a section of queue, so guests were still able to see the stretched portraits. Now that physical distancing is … Read more
New designs are available in the MaDe kiosks at Walt Disney World, where guests can personalize MagicBands, phone cases, and magnets. Guests can now grab items celebrating the 40th anniversary of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring their favorite Disney Villains, and more. Raiders of the Lost Ark 40 Years MagicBand … Read more
Health and safety guidelines continue to be rolled back at Universal Orlando Resort. In Universal’s Islands of Adventure, we came across condiment bars in The Burger Digs and Thunder Falls Terrace. Guests can once again grab their own napkins, silverware, and basic condiments. There’s ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper packets, and sauces. The “Dig … Read more
Scentsy is entering a multi-year relationship with Walt Disney World Resort as the Official Home Fragrance of the resort. The candle company has already been making licensed Disney products for the past three years. Though more details have not been announced, Scentsy will be working with Disney to bring to life a guest experience within … Read more