Shannen Michaelsen 
On rare cold Batuu days, travelers can pick up a special cider at Ronto Roasters. Spiced Surabat Cider is only available when the temperature drops low enough, and you can get it spiked for an extra punch of warmth or keep it non-alcoholic so your wits are sharp for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. We picked … Read more
The Daily Poutine has a new dish at Disney Springs. The food stand hasn’t had many special items this year—only their returning Oktoberfest poutine—so we were excited to try this New Delhi poutine. New Delhi Poutine – $9.99 French Fries, Chicken, Tomato Curry Sauce, and Paneer Cheese A tempting combination of flavors, this version of … Read more
Though Disneyland and Disney California Adventure remain shuttered and the Annual Passholder program is being retired, Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street still have stores open for shopping. On our latest trip to Downtown Disney District, we found a plethora of new merchandise, including Splash Mountain plush and a new Dooney & Bourke collection. … Read more
2319! It looks like something from the Monsters, Inc. world has arrived at Walt Disney World. This scream canister phone case we spotted at Disneyland Resort a few months ago is now available in Disney Springs. This three-dimensional phone cases resembles the scream canisters (later laugh canisters) used in the film. “Caution: Unrefined Scream” is … Read more
Do you love Coca-Cola and Disney? Then swing by the Coca-Cola store at Disney Springs for a new round of Coca-Cola x Disney merchandise. Coca-Cola x Disney Bottle – $14.95 This decorative red bottle has the Coca-Cola logo on one side. On the other side is a Walt Disney World logo with Mickey’s head. Coca-Cola … Read more
The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which reopened in July, has added several new allergy-friendly items to their menu. They have also updated their oak-fired filet of beef dish. Allergy-Friendly Menu The allergy-friendly menu has the following new or returning items. Poached Shrimp Roll with Nori, Jicama and Mango (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, and … Read more
At least one of the velociraptor figures we first saw installed at Jurassic World VelociCoaster last summer has been unwrapped from its plastic and is now just barely visible in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The figure is one of three huddled in the center of the roller coaster, among the winding track and paddock gates. … Read more
The transformation of EPCOT has been making strides recently, with windows installed in Mouse Gear and work beginning on the new Leave A Legacy location. Though there’s still a long way to go, the World Celebration area of the park is getting closer to completion. Work lights are on inside Innoventions East near Guest Relations, … Read more
It’s been well over a year since the Leave A Legacy monoliths were removed from the entrance of EPCOT. This program let guests get a photo of themselves preserved on a metal plaque. With the announcement of their removal, Disney assured guests Leave A Legacy would live on in a new spot just outside EPCOT’s … Read more
Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended from January 31 through February 6, 2021. Magic Kingdom was previously operating 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. It will still be opening at 9:00 AM, but it will stay open until 7:00 PM February 1 through 4. On January 31, February 5, … Read more
Just a day after checking out the completed facade of the M&M’s store at Disney Springs, a giant “M” sign has been added. The sign sticks out from the front of the building, above the glass doors. It’s a giant red M&M and as we know from concept art, it will light up. Wires have … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) has updated its requirements for international travelers flying into the United States. Travelers must now show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 before flying. This order goes into effect on January 26, 2021. These new guidelines apply to any air passenger two years of … Read more
Have you watched the first episodes of “WandaVision” on Disney+ today? Don’t worry, there are no spoilers here. But we will spoil these new petite cakes inspired by the show now available at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. Right now, guests can get two of these cute TV-shaped cakes, one inspired by the 50s and … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders can now receive a free upgrade to a family suite when staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Standard Cabana Bay Beach Resort rooms start out at $84, and family suites are now available at no extra cost. To take advantage of this deal, Annual Passholders need to book their … Read more
Operating hours have just been posted for Walt Disney World theme parks through Saturday, April 3, 2021. Here are the hours for each park from March 28 through April 3: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EPCOT: 11:00 PM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9:00 … Read more
The Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake has returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Previously available at the Trolley Car Cafe, the cupcake is now available at Rosie’s All-American Cafe. This is a chocolate cupcake topped with buttercream and covered in a peanut butter candy shell. When we reviewed this cupcake, it smelled like Butterfingers. It’s available for … Read more