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The King Kong 360 3-D attraction part of The World-Famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood is no longer in 3-D. King Kong 360 No Longer in 3-D Universal has removed “3-D” from the attraction’s title on their website and all references to 3-D have been removed. Searching the site for King Kong still comes … Read more
When Bluey arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this May, Affection Section will be renamed. The petting zoo closed with the rest of Rafiki’s Planet Watch last month. Affection Section Becomes Jumping Junction Affection Section will now be “Jumping Junction.” As previously announced, the goats and other Affection Section animals are being re-homed. Jumping Junction will … Read more
It appears crews have finished repainting the exterior columns of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We reported on the column repainting last month, when some columns had been stripped of brown wood-colored paint. Wilderness Lodge Painting Now all the columns are back to their standard wood color and looking freshly painted. It’s possible there are still a … Read more
Celebrate The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with the limited-time Rosalina Cupcake! This dessert is available at Toadstool Cafe in Super Nintendo World at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Epic Universe. Rosalina Cupcake – $9.99 Blue velvet cupcake filled with blueberry cheesecake, lemon buttercream and a chocolate crown and star So much frosting! Flavor-wise, it’s … Read more
The main entrance of the former Star Wars Launch Bay building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been painted as it is transformed into The Magic of Disney Animation. Star Wars Launch Bay Painted The two large columns and wall between them have been painted a solid cream color. They were previously gray with Star Wars-inspired … Read more
Disney+ has launched vertical video content a.k.a. “Verts” on their mobile app. Disney announced Verts earlier this year, hoping it would improve daily engagement. Verts on Disney+ A new Verts icon is in the navigation bar on mobile. Users can click this to enter the vertical video feed and swipe through a stream of scenes … Read more
Concrete is in place for the new Tropical Americas carousel and crews have added more to the Encanto show building in the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It replaces DinoLand, U.S.A. Encanto Building The Encanto building has more silver steel beams around its exterior. These join the reddish-brown framework that was first … Read more
The new Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin on-ride photo will show riders’ mission score and rank for the first time. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin The example shared by Walt Disney World shows two riders with the Astro Aviator and Planetary Pilot ranks. It has their scores, special icons, Total Targets Hit, and Special Targets … Read more
Disney released photos from filming in the Grand Canyon for Soarin’ Across America, a new version of Soarin’ coming to EPCOT and Disney California Adventure for the U.S.A.’s 250th birthday. Soarin’ Across America Goes to the Grand Canyon One pic is from inside the helicopter, looking out at the canyon. Another shows the helicopter flying … Read more
Disney has announced the official opening date for Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT, honoring 250 years of the United States of America. Previously, they just stated it would open for Memorial Day weekend. Soarin’ Across America Opening Date Though Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, Soarin’ Across America will actually open the next day — Tuesday, … Read more
Notably absent from Disney’s round of opening date announcements on Thursday morning was The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But Disney announced an opening date for its neighbor, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, indicating the animation experience will reopen later in the summer. Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Mickey Mouse … Read more
Disney announced several attraction opening dates on Thursday morning, but there is still no reopening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. However, Disney has announced the ride will reopen in early May. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Previously, we just knew the coaster would reopen this spring. It has been closed since January 2025. When … Read more
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will reopen next month. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening Date The revamped ride will reopen on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Previously, Disney only announced it would reopen this spring. Disney shared two photos from inside the ride, including one of Buddy the robot in the new … Read more
Disney is getting closer to reopening Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at EPCOT. A new sign was installed outside the ride last week. Now crews have completed pavement and begun refurbishing the entrance archway. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction The sidewalk outside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin was torn up in January to make … Read more
A lot of new dirt has arrived at the future site of Piston Peak National Park in Magic Kingdom. Since our last look at the construction site, new piles of dirt have popped up all over the place. Piston Peak Construction At the base of a hill near The Haunted Mansion are several piles of … Read more
New EPCOT t-shirts inspired by World Showcase pavilions feature the Three Caballeros, Pinocchio, and Brother Bear characters. Three Caballeros Mexico Pavilion T-Shirt – $36.99 This yellow tee features José Carioca with a churro, Panchito Pistoles with a basket of conchas, and Donald Duck with a taco. All three wear sombreros. In the background is the … Read more
