Shannen Michaelsen 
The Sorcerer Mickey ear headband that first arrived at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in November is now available on shopDisney for anyone to purchase. Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Ear Headband – $29.99 This ear headband features Yen Sid’s sorcerer hat, with the golden cord that Mickey wears as a belt and a red headband. … Read more
After apparently fixing the dead pixels on the massive Harmonious barge currently sitting in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT, Disney is now testing the barge’s screens. Today, squares full of numbers and letters were appearing on the barge’s screens. Different combinations could be seen on each side, with this one portion more illuminated. The barge’s … Read more
The wand experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort has switched from briefly allowing two parties per room to only allowing one. Previously, Ollivanders was allowing only one party per room and up to ten people. Guests could also pick who in their party was chosen for the experience. The … Read more
It’s official: Deadpool 3 will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and yes, it will still be R-rated. Ever since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox, fans have speculated about the fate of the Deadpool film franchise, which had two successful films in 2016 and 2018. The merc-with-a-mouth films were R-rated, which wouldn’t normally … Read more
The construction walls at the entrance to the France Pavilion expansion in EPCOT are gone and replaced with a row of rolling planters—a sign that we’re one step closer to walking down the boulevard and taking a ride aboard Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Check out the current state of the expansion below: The temporary planters signal … Read more
Since the start of Walt Disney World’s phased reopening, Extra Magic Hours have been suspended due to restricted hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it seems this resort guest benefit won’t be coming back at all—at least not in its previous form. “Resort Guest Early Entry” will soon be replacing Extra Magic Hours at Walt … Read more
The Donald Duck audio-animatronic is completely gone from Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT, and now his sombrero shrine has been removed too. The animatronic was removed about a week ago following a malfunction. For several days, a sombrero memorial was in Donald’s place, but it’s now gone. A pot with some pink flowers remain to … Read more
Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is the latest Universal Orlando ride to close for a brief refurbishment. Walls are up around most of the attraction, which is just receiving a standard annual refurbishment. According to the sign, InGen has closed River Adventure to reinforce the carnivore paddocks “for your continued enjoyment.” … Read more
Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have limited availability beginning in April 2021 as rooms are refurbished. The refurbishment is scheduled to last through September 2021. No more information is known about the refurbishment, but with such a short time refurbishment window, this will likely be a “soft goods” update. These refurbishments generally involve replacing linens, carpeting, … Read more
Can you feel the love tonight? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and shopDisney has a new The Lion King MagicBand to celebrate the occasion. Limited Edition The Lion King Valentine’s Day 2021 MagicBand – $34.99 The MagicBand’s design is inspired by the classic “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” scene from The Lion … Read more
While construction inside the TRON Lightcycle / Run show building has come to a halt, the framework of the ride’s illuminated canopy is almost complete. Temporary supports have been erected around the portion of track leading into the building. The track’s entrance has been closed off and some sort of support juts out from the … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new Marvel backpack by Loungefly perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a favorite superhero but still wants to proclaim their love for the comics and movies. This black backpack has the red Marvel logo patterned across the front of it. The back of the bag is plain black. This backpack … Read more
Warning: This post contains possible spoilers for Marvel’s “WandaVision”. “WandaVision”, Marvel’s highly anticipated first Disney+ series, is debuting this week on January 15. The series is created by Jac Schaeffer and stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision. Schaeffer and the stars, as well as director Matt Shakman, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah … Read more
Back in November, we noticed that the sail outside of Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean had been replaced. The sail acted as a sign for the attraction, with “Pirates of the Caribbean” printed on it, plus a few cannonball holes. The sail was replaced with a solid black one, and we expected a quick … Read more
Spruce up your kitchen with some matching towels and aprons inspired by Disney Parks, now available at Walt Disney World. Cinderella Castle Sequined Apron – $34.99 Orange Bird Apron – $34.99 Mickey Ice Cream Bar Apron – $34.99 Enchanted Tiki Room Apron – $34.99 Three Caballeros Apron – $34.99 Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Towel – … Read more
After being closed all day yesterday, Space Mountain is back up and running today at the Magic Kingdom. While it’s not unusual for Space Mountain to open late or go down for a short period of time, it did not open at all yesterday and guests using My Disney Experience received push notifications about the … Read more