Shannen Ace 
Whether you’re manifesting a magical trip or just some magical ice cream, you’ll want to check out these new Walt Disney World tank tops. We found these throughout Walt Disney World, including the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, Island Mercantile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and World of Disney in Disney Springs. “Manifesting This” Tank Top – … Read more
Become a Disney Princess doll with a new pair of photo ops at Disney Springs. Disney announced the photo ops earlier this week and we headed to Disney Springs to check them out. Disney Springs Princess Doll Box Photo Op Available through Sunday, April 26 to honor Earth Month, these photo ops are inspired by … Read more
There are no more Annual Passholder reservations available for Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. Star Wars Day Reservations All Booked The day is now grayed out on the Annual Pass reservation calendar. Reservations are still available for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Unless Disney’s Hollywood Studios hits … Read more
A brand-new “World of Disney” sign has been installed at the west entrance of the flagship Disney Springs store, marking the completion of a project that began last July. World of Disney Marquee Completed The old sign and marquee structure were removed last summer. They were temporarily replaced by banners and decals on the windows. … Read more
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shared photos from testing of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, which reopens next month Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Testing Vahle’s photos offer our first look inside the attraction after an over year-long closure, although don’t reveal much. The new trains are similar to the old ones but … Read more
Disney has announced the reopening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom. The coaster has been closed for over a year. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Date Disney shared a tongue-in-cheek video about Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, highlighting all the comments demanding an opening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Ultimately, the … Read more
A long time ago, at a studio not far from here, Disney introduced Mickey ears and the world has never been the same. New Mickey ears at Disneyland Resort this month include two pairs of Star Wars-inspired ear headbands. “A Long Time Ago…” Ear Headband – $36.99 This ear headband is made of black simulated … Read more
The scaffolding and scrim installed by Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a few weeks ago has been removed. No More Construction at Millennium Falcon The scaffolding was near the back of the Millennium Falcon, next to the ride’s outdoor queue. There are no signs of construction now and we don’t see any … Read more
WALL-E and EVE have landed at Disneyland Resort. The pair will appear on Wednesdays for the rest of Earth Month in the hotel’s lobby. WALL-E and EVE Meet and Greet As we saw in Disney’s video, EVE holds WALL-E’s hand so she “floats” alongside him. Both bots can turn their heads and move their outer … Read more
Crews are now trying to remove the lime green water from the Cinderella Castle moat at Magic Kingdom. Lime Green Water at Magic Kingdom Soon after our morning report on the green water, crews arrived to assess the situation. It seems the green was from spilled tracer dye, which is used for testing leaks in … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed a new permit for construction at the former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which is becoming Imagineering offices. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Permit The new permit is for 211 S Studio Dr, which is not the main hotel but the adjacent administration building. In the aerial photo above, the administration building is … Read more
The kiddie pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will soon close for routine maintenance. Pop Century Kiddie Pool Refurbishment The kiddie pool deck will be closed from Monday, April 13 through late April. The deck is behind Classic Hall, near the main Hippy Dippy Pool. It’s a very shallow pool with water fountains. Hippy Dippy … Read more
During the Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary “Sparkling Jubilee,” Hotel MiraCosta lights up each evening for the “Sparkling Jubilee Night” projection show. “Sparkling Jubilee Night” Set to the 25th anniversary theme song, “Sparkling Jubilee Night” is about four minutes. It opens with images from the park’s dedication back in 2001. The ship that Disney and Oriental … Read more
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has a new branded Loungefly mini backpack and long-sleeved shirt. Grand Californian Hotel Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 The backpack is made of green canvas with brown simulated leather accents. There’s a front flap pocket with two pleather straps. Embroidered on the flap is “Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & … Read more
Despite rumors, Universal claims the land grading work on a plot of land near Epic Universe is just for “maintenance and nothing more.” Land Grading Near Epic Universe A few weeks ago, crews began clearing the land along Universal Blvd next to Topgolf Orlando. They then brought in sand for grading or leveling of the … Read more
Primer has appeared on the giant guitar outside Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The guitar will soon get a groovy makeover inspired by the Muppets. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed permanently on March 1. Crews then erected construction walls, scaffolding, and scrim in front of … Read more
