Jason Diffendal 
It’s been a busy week in the world of permitting for Walt Disney World construction projects. Today the permits for both the TRON Lightcycle Power Run coaster in Tomorrowland and the new Main Street Theater in the Magic Kingdom were filed. Because both of these projects are actually in Tomorrowland, they have been combined into … Read more
As of today, the Disneyland Southern California Annual Pass is no longer available for purchase. It was removed from the Disneyland website this morning. This popular pass was priced at $469 (plus tax) and allowed passholders admission for around 215 days each year. The main blockout dates were holidays, Saturdays, all of July, Fridays in … Read more
A new round of permits have been filed for the upcoming Ratatouille attraction to be located at the France pavilion in Epcot. This permit shows the expansive show building to be constructed on the expansion pad between Morocco and France. If you look back to our detailed analysis in June, you’ll see that most of … Read more
Just released on the Shop Disney Parks app, the new “Made With Magic 3.0” ear hats (that we first told you about last month) are the first of the new “connected” Made with Magic items to become available. These new generation interactive glow items are designed to connect to the Shop Disney Parks app via … Read more
ShopDisney.com is celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 89th birthday with a limited-release t-shirt featuring the iconic character. Priced at $27.99, the shirt features Mickey jumping for joy, as most spry 89-year-olds would do on their birthday. The Buy One, Get One 40% Off promotion is applicable to these shirts. Mickey TV cartoon screen art Proclaims ”Happy Birthday … Read more
Choza de Margarita has finally opened just outside of the Mexico pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. Below, we take a look at the menu: Here are a few of the items offered: Choza de Margarita is now open daily at Epcot. SaveSave
Gelatoni is a cat, and not an Italian dessert concoction, who is a friend to Duffy the Disney Bear, and ShopDisney.com now has 15″ Gelatoni plush available for purchase so your Duffy at home can have some company. Previously, he was only available at international Disney Parks and Aulani. 15″ high Embroidered features Button eyes … Read more
The Walt Disney World website is telling guests that no showtimes are available for Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park beginning on February 4, 2018. The first date after February 4 that displays showtimes is Sunday, February 24, 2018. However, the Disney Travel Agents website is showing closure dates of February 4 … Read more
Today the Disney Parks Blog has released some concept art of the new Crait scene debuting on November 17 at Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and later at overseas parks). Disney also hinted in the Parks Blog post that there is another new scene coming, and this is likely the new opening … Read more
Guests at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year may notice a few changes to Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade. Most notably: There is a new Olaf float A small live band now plays in the parade Kristoff now speaks to guests There are new gingerbread costumes Performers with Toy Story units now have the … Read more
Disneyland will be hosting a series of hard-ticket evening events in 2018 under the banner of “Disneyland After Dark.” The first event will take place on January 18 and will be called “Throwback Nite.” Step back in time to the ‘50s and ‘60s for a taste of the classic after-dark experience at Disneyland. Come dressed … Read more
Disneyland Park may be the center of a Legionnaire’s outbreak that has sickened 12 people in September. Legionnaire’s disease, which is caused by the Legionella bacteria, is a severe form of pneumonia, typically caused by inhaling the mist of water contaminated with the bacteria. It is not contagious. The two cooling towers, in the center of the … Read more
Cars Land is once again touting some seasonal attraction overlays at Disney California Adventure. Watch the full on-ride POV videos of Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, new for the Christmas season at the Disneyland Resort, running through January 7th, 2018.
The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs is opening today, and we have a first look for you. Continue to Page 2
SURPRISE VISITS FROM MICKEY MOUSE TO DELIGHT HIS BIGGEST FANS AROUND THE WORLD TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY, DISNEY’S BRIGHTEST STAR WILL VISIT FANS IN ENGLAND, CHINA, JAPAN AND OTHER DESTINATIONS, CULMINATING WITH AN APPEARANCE ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA.” BURBANK, Calif., November 1, 2017 — To celebrate his upcoming birthday, Mickey Mouse is surprising some of his biggest fans … Read more
Released today on ShopDisney.com are Limited Release T-shirts and MagicBands commemorating the Main Street House of Magic at the Magic Kingdom. The House of Magic shirt features a vintage logo on the front and the YesterEars logo on the back. Distressed screen art for vintage styling Vintage House of Magic logo on front Mickey Mouse … Read more
