Shannen Ace 
Walt Disney Imagineering filed two permits for new signage at Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The courtyard is being reimagined into the Walt Disney Studios lot. Animation Courtyard Permits Both permits contract Design Communications Ltd. to “Install Signage.” One permit is for 755 Stage Ln, the address of the soundstage housing The Little Mermaid … Read more
He’s here! The Figment topiary has been installed in World Celebration Gardens for the upcoming EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Figment Topiary Disney used to position the Figment topiary outside Journey Into Imagination. Beginning with the 2024 Flower & Garden Festival, Figment was added to the center of the park. He sits in the … Read more
The brand-new McDonald’s at Disney Village in Disneyland Paris is now open and the original location is closed. Disneyland Paris announced the new McDonald’s back in 2023. New McDonald’s at Disneyland Paris The final building looks just like the concept art, with balconies and an “M”-shaped topiary near the doors. Disneyland Paris calls it an … Read more
The new bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort now has a layer of roofing. The walkway alongside the bus stop is now open, so we got a good look at the new structure. Polynesian Village Resort Bus Stop The stop is approximately where the old one used to be, but it has a new … Read more
New to Disneyland Resort is an adorable shoulder plush of Winnie the Pooh. We found him at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. Winnie the Pooh Shoulder Plush – $27.99 This tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff has soft yellow fur and a red t-shirt with “Pooh” embroidered on the chest. He has … Read more
Crews are testing the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad geysers, as well as the coaster’s trains, ahead of its spring opening. The Magic Kingdom ride has been closed since January 2025 for a major refurbishment. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment In front of the attraction, we saw two crew members painting lampposts among the ride’s rockwork. … Read more
Another clip from former Disney CEO Michael Eisner’s interview on In Depth with Graham Bensinger includes Eisner and his wife Jane discussing her role in the famous “I’m going to Disney World!” Super Bowl ad campaign. Jane Eisner and “I’m Going to Disneyland!” “My great marketing moment,” Jane said a little sarcastically when Bensinger brought … Read more
The Wonderfall at Singapore’s Changi Airport has a new show inspired by the Disney Adventure cruise ship, which will soon sail exclusively out of Singapore. The Wonderfall is a 14 meter tall digital waterfall display. Disney Adventure Wonderfall Show As seen in Changi Airport’s social media video, The Wonderfall now displays images and graphics inspired … Read more
A new Disneyland 70th anniversary trading card set by Topps is coming soon, including a Disney-exclusive version at Disneyland Resort and on DisneyStore.com. 2025 Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary Collection Designed for avid collectors and dedicated Disney fans alike, each Topps pack transforms Disneyland attractions, characters, food, and more, filled with rare chases, original sketches, relics, … Read more
What appears to be significant mold has built up in the Lightning Lane queue of Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There’s also cracked paint, either from the mildew or from guests. Update: Our sources familiar with the matter have assured us that it is not mold in the queue, just dirt. Mold in … Read more
Brick removal has moved from the theater entrance to the clock tower of the former MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Roof elements are almost gone as well. The area is being turned into a Monsters, Inc. Monstropolis land, and a new show is coming to the theater. MuppetVision Brick Removal Brick removal began about … Read more
Art from the upcoming Pixar film Hoppers is now on display in Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort. Concept art, sketches, and a maquette can be seen in The Art of Pixar Gallery. Hoppers Gallery A Hoppers mural takes up one wall, depicting a robot beaver being chased by a scientist. In the background is … Read more
Voices of Liberty is performing Echo Sets this Presidents’ Day, offering amplified performances in The American Adventure at EPCOT. Voices of Liberty Echo Sets Echo Sets returned on Christmas Eve 2025, having not been performed since 2019. During these sets, some performers stand on the ground floor of The American Adventure rotunda, as usual, while others sing … Read more
After we reported on a visible crack in Gertie the Dinosaur’s tail, the life-size statue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been patched up. Gertie the Dinosaur Patched The crack was where Gertie’s tail meets her body (the rest of her tail jutting from the water is actually a separate piece). It was made more obvious … Read more
The next Pirates of the Caribbean film is in a “horse race” with the next Top Gun flick, according to producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Pirates of the Caribbean vs. Top Gun 3 Following the success of Top Gun: Maverick, the 2022 sequel to the 1986 Top Gun, a third film in the series is a “hair … Read more
Disney Experiences chairperson and soon-to-be Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro was instrumental in experience updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, coming soon to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. D’Amaro and Smugglers Run Marcus Buckingham of Harvard Business Review shadowed D’Amaro for a day at the parks, interviews at his offices, and Walt Disney Imagineering design … Read more
