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Disneyland Resort has filed a permit that reveals the future of the long-abandoned The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror FastPass distribution area in Disney California Adventure. In January, construction walls went up around the structure. According to the permit, it will be officially converted into an outdoor eating area: DCA – Avenger’s Campus/BLDG #749 – … Read more
A teaser posted by runDisney has revealed the theme for the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2027 “One of our fine feathered friends thinks race weekend is all about him,” reads text in the video, alongside white feathers and silhouettes of an angry Donald. The Walt Disney World Marathon … Read more
Director Steven Soderbergh again addressed The Hunt for Ben Solo, an unmade Star Wars spin-off he developed with Adam Driver that Disney didn’t greenlight. Driver first revealed the axed film last October, leading to a viral campaign demanding it be saved. Steven Soderbergh Talks The Hunt for Ben Solo At the time, Soderbergh said, “I … Read more
Disney shared a video preview of various menu items coming to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including new items. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food Preview Returning from 2023 is the Blackened Fish Slider at the Florida Fresh booth. This is served with fried green tomato and Cajun rémoulade on a … Read more
Former President Barack Obama’s basketball previously on display in The Hall of Presidents lobby at Magic Kingdom has been removed. Obama’s Basketball Gone The basketball was recently in this cabinet. The display is about the personal lives of the U.S. leaders. It also included a photo of Obama playing basketball, alongside a plaque about his … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort released more information about the Jubilee Blue Memories souvenir guests will be able to customize during the Tokyo DisneySea 25th anniversary celebration. The offering will be available when the Tokyo DisneySea 25th Sparkling Jubilee begins on April 15, 2026. Jubilee Blue Memories A special themed installation will be available in Mediterranean Harbor. … Read more
A new original song from the new Pixar film Hoppers performed by Grammy winner SZA will premiere this Friday. Hoppers Song The song is called “Save the Day” and will be available wherever you listen to music. Listen to a clip of the song in the Instagram post embedded below. Pixar’s Hoppers Hoppers is directed by … Read more
The interior refurbishment of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel has been delayed by two weeks. We originally reported indoor dining would close on February 17, but it will now be unavailable beginning on March 2. Trader Sam’s Refurbishment The closure will last through spring 2026. Disney previously stated it would reopen in … Read more
Disney has again extended the exhibit featuring portraits of veterans painted by former U.S. President George W. Bush. Guests can see the display in The American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT. Portraits of Courage Extended Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors debuted in June 2024. Disney later extended it into 2026. … Read more
A new collection of Disney Princess athletic dresses by Her Universe will soon be available on DisneyStore.com. Disney Princess Athletic Dresses by Her Universe The dresses will be available on February 25, 2026. The styles teased on the Disney Store website and social media include Snow White, Belle, Tinker Bell, Ariel, and Cinderella. The dresses … Read more
A new construction permit indicates the splash pad at Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter may soon be refurbished. Port Orleans Splash Pad Permit The Notice of Commencement is for “General Construction” at the interactive water play area’s address. It was filed by Disney’s Facility Asset Management, which indicates the permit is for maintenance rather than … Read more
Disney has filed another permit for the Bluey takeover of Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Rafiki’s Planet Watch, including Conservation Station, will close in just a few days for a refurbishment that will bring Bluey to the park. Conservation Station Permit This Notice of Commencement filed by Disney’s Sourcing & Procurement division is for … Read more
During our morning trip to Magic Kingdom, we saw freshly poured concrete outside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. In our last construction update, crews had poured concrete in a new foundation near the main entrance. Now they’ve paved over two sections of sidewalk that were previously torn up. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction Just … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has approved a $6.7 million budget for an electrical system extension near Magic Kingdom, likely to support the new Disney Villains Land and Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park area. Magic Kingdom Electrical System Extension The $6,750,000 budget for the North Service Area Electrical System was discussed at the January … Read more
A new Disney permit is for steel construction rather than theming elements at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The coaster will soon be taken over by the Muppets. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Permit The Notice of Commencement calls for “General Construction” at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster by Coastal Steel Inc. The company … Read more
Construction walls have expanded around the extended queue of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. There’s also more themed scrim featuring the mansion in front of its facade. Expanded Construction Walls The construction walls now completely block access to the former Mike Fink Keel Boats dock. This first section of the structure was previously open. … Read more
