Shannen Michaelsen 
Disney After Hours Boo Bash is officially sold out on October 31, Halloween night. The event dates above are all for After Hours Boo Bash events starting at 9:00 PM. A handful more are available beginning at 9:30 PM. The event is Disney’s replacement for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year and features characters, cavalcades, … Read more
The new Disney Parks Designer Collection ear headband by Karlie Kloss arrived today at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs. These ears are inspired by the next generation of female coders. Unfortunately, only 50 were available and they sold out quickly, though more may come into stock again. Limited Release Coder Ear Headband – … Read more
Though no fireworks show has been announced for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary later this year, there have been rumors about a new nighttime spectacular. The rumored show is known as “Project Nugget” in permits for construction at the fireworks launch site. Last month, Disney also posted a job for a fireworks and special effects designer. … Read more
Walt Disney World hours have been released from August 22 through 28 for all theme parks. Hours were previously released through August 21. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to be open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM from August 22 through 28. EPCOT EPCOT is currently scheduled to be open 11:00 AM to 9:00 … Read more
Brightline is facing pushback from the Central Florida Expressway Authority, local businesses, and residents regarding its proposal over the right-of-way for a future Orlando-Tampa route. The right-of-way designates the land for transportation services, and Brightline must secure a right-of-way by July 31. Brightline is currently constructing a rail between Miami and Orlando, having recently reached … Read more
A new collection of Stitch-inspired apparel, including an ear headband, is now available at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. Stitch “Just Chillax” Cap – $27.99 Stitch lounges in sunglasses alongside the words “just chillax” on the front of this trucker-style cap. The back of the hat is mesh, with an adjustable plastic strap. … Read more
Since Walt Disney World reopened last year, FastPass+ service has been suspended due to COVID-19. However, with physical distancing changes and more, we may see the convenient line-skipper return soon (altered to a paid-format per the long-standing rumors, but nothing is confirmed yet). A My Disney Experience app update also points to the return of … Read more
When physical distancing was implemented at Walt Disney World, the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT faced a particular challenge being almost entirely indoors. A queue with physical distancing was utilized for entering the temple building. Distancing markers were recently removed from the exterior portion of this queue, and have now been removed from the interior. The … Read more
Our friends at OutsidEars have provided a new look inside the Iron Man roller coaster that is replacing Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. The Paris version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and consequently the Iron Man coaster, had the exact same track layout as Rock ‘n’ … Read more
In his latest look at the creation of Creations Shop in EPCOT, Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared photos of dichroic materials that will be used in the store. Dichroic materials appear to change color with different lights and angles. These resin fixtures are translucent and will act as accents throughout the shop. Aluminum … Read more
A new trailer for the Disney+ original series Monsters at Work is now available. The series will premiere on Disney+ on July 2, 2021. Based on the Monsters, Inc. series, this new show will explore the inner workings of the Monsters, Inc. company now that they focus on laughs rather than scares, particularly on the MIFT (Monsters, … Read more
Walt Disney World has two new Pandora charms featuring everyone’s favorite alien, Stitch. We found them available in Mouse Gear at EPCOT. Stitch and Angel Slide Charm – $85 This double-sided sliding charm has Stitch on one side and Angel on the other. Stitch and Cinderella Castle Dangle Charm – $65 This three-dimensional dangling charm … Read more
The pavement beneath Spaceship Earth at EPCOT is being progressively replaced to match the reimagined entrance of the park. The latest section of new pavement was revealed this morning. The new pavement is speckled grey instead of red/pink. Pin Trading Headquarters briefly closed as the pavement in front of it was replaced. Construction walls remain … Read more
A major power outage has hit Disney’s Animal Kingdom, causing most attractions to shut down for the second time in a week. According to My Disney Experience, only Triceratop Spin and Avatar Flight of Passage are currently available, which is fewer than were available during the power outage five days ago. Once power is restored, … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood reopened in mid-April, but some attractions have remained closed for the past month and a half. Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular has now reopened with a handful of performances each afternoon. The Waterworld cast is listed outside the theater entrance. Plenty of guests were lining up to catch the stunt show’s … Read more
Now that Orange County has lifted its mask mandate and masks are not required for fully vaccinated guests, Universal Orlando Resort has put a buy one, get one free sale on most face coverings. We spotted the sale in the parking garage store before entering CityWalk. The sale applied to Popeye masks, and some basic … Read more