Shannen Ace 
The Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando has now closed. As announced earlier this month, the Universal Legacy Store will return and a sign has already been installed. Universal Legacy Store Returning The Epic Universe portal-inspired entrance archway remains in place. But instead of the preview center sign, there is now a retro … Read more
Disney Parks released an hour-long ambience video of Living With the Land at EPCOT. Living With the Land Ambience The video slowly goes through the opening scenes of Living With the Land with full audio and music. It then moves into the greenhouse, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of cast members working on various plants and in … Read more
A new Visa Lounge has opened at Universal Epic Universe. Visa Signature or Visa Infinite Cardholders can relax at this lounge, located near the front of Celestial Park, next to the VIP tours entrance. Visa Lounge X user Dueling Park News shared photos of the Visa Lounge, which opened on April 20. The lounge features … Read more
Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a revamped menu. Many items have changed or been removed, and there are new items available at all three meal times. Kona Cafe Breakfast Menu Updates The Polynesian Egg Platter is now $22 instead of $18. It still comes with two eggs any style, potatoes, and the … Read more
Walt Disney World has posted operating hours for Soarin’ Across America, which will open at EPCOT next month. Soarin’ Across America Operating Hours As expected, Soarin’ Across America will open during regular EPCOT operating hours — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days. It will also open for Early Entry to resort hotel guests at 8:30 … Read more
Crew members appear to be removing or adjusting the tension points of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow roof at Magic Kingdom. The meet and greet space closed in early January and the tent roof was removed soon after. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment We haven’t been able to see much refurbishment work on the Pete’s Silly Sideshow … Read more
Seven months after the Sir Mickey’s PhotoPass studio closed, a wall has finally been constructed and the curtain has been taken down in the Magic Kingdom shop. New Wall in Sir Mickey’s We first saw signs of construction about a week ago, a few months after Disney filed a permit for a 6-foot high wall. This blocks … Read more
Universal Studios Japan, currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, will revamp its summer nighttime entertainment this year with “Universal Summer Matsuri Night: Neon Glow Up.” “Universal Summer Matsuri Night: Neon Glow Up” “Matsuri” refers to Japanese festivals. In the evenings, Universal Studios Japan will transform into a dazzling nighttime festival with colorful neon lights. There will … Read more
After reducing Earth Day meet and greets in 2025, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has cut them entirely in 2026. Earth Day at Animal Kingdom In previous years, limited-time character meet and greets have been available for the full week of Earth Day (April 22). These have included Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Rabbit; Goofy and Max; … Read more
The talking Dug meet and greet character has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After debuting at Disneyland Resort in spring 2024, the talking Dug began roaming Discovery Island in Animal Kingdom that May. Talking Dug from Up He sometimes appeared at the Wilderness Explorers meet and greet space until it closed last year to make … Read more
An entrance is taking shape for the new Encanto ride under construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The ride will be part of the Tropical Americas land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. Encanto Ride Entrance Construction There is now a peaked roof at the ride’s future entrance. It’s at the end of the short queue structure jutting out … Read more
The Finding Nemo-inspired Righteous Reef playground at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is currently closed for maintenance. Righteous Reef Playground Closed The playground will be closed through April 28. During the refurbishment, guests are invited to visit the playground at the neighboring Disney’s Pop Century Resort instead. Disney said guests may see or hear maintenance … Read more
Toy Story 5 merchandise releasing soon includes Funko POPs, POP MART blind boxes, and MINISO surprise figures and accessories. This announcement is part of Toy Story 5 Roundup Reveal Week. Toy Story 5 Funko POPs POP! Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Lilypad, Smarty Pants, and Blaze’s Pet Pig will be available soon on Funko.com. POP! Premium … Read more
EPCOT will close several hours earlier than normal on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. EPCOT Closing Early The park will close at 5:30 p.m. that day. It will open for Early Entry for hotel guests at 8:30 a.m. and then open to all guests at 9 a.m. The early closure is likely due to a private … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed two new permits for EPCOT, likely for the upcoming EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. EPCOT Festival Permits Both permits call for Kentavo to “Install signage.” The company has been contracted for several Disney projects — most recently the installation of signage at Aloha Isle, “it’s a small world,” and … Read more
A crew member working on the live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2 severed multiple fingers on one hand during an off-set accident. Variety reports that the incident involved a saw in a workshop at Sky Studios Elstree in the U.K. The crew member, who was working as a special effects technician, went through extensive … Read more
