Tom Corless 
The International Gateway station for the Disney Skyliner at Epcot is finally starting to look like the concept art. In the past week, a crane has gone up, lifting the siding onto the new building. For reference, here’s the concept art for the station: For whatever reason, more land is being cleared around the nicely … Read more
The Mad Tea Party is taking on a festive new look during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Guests now experience new lighting and effects timed to a special soundtrack (including several different songs) when they take a twirl on this Fantasyland classic during the annual event. This offering is new for 2018. This special … Read more
Located in the marina area of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Sammy Duvall’s has kept the original vision of water recreation on Bay Lake alive at Walt Disney World, but this is about to come to an end. Sammy Duvall’s Waterpsorts Centre will close forever on August 31st, 2018, bringing to an end the offerings of parasailing, … Read more
Yesterday, we told you about Walt Disney World table service restaurants now only offering straws upon request. Today, counter service is following suit and has also started to eliminate the widespread use of plastic straws and lids at numerous locations. Plastic straws are available at the condiment stations, but ONLY by request can lids … Read more
Thanks to a new pin previewed today at the Animation Celebration, we have our first look at the new Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort logo. Here’s the old hotel logo for reference: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is currently undergoing a reimagining which includes new restaurants, a station for the Disney Skyliner and more.
A new Disney Vacation Club member exclusive Dooney & Bourke MagicBand has been released at Walt Disney World. The band retails for $48.00 and features a design with logo stamps from each Disney Vacation Club Resort. It comes in a box designed to look like luggage. It is a limited edition of 5000 pieces.
Coming to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts this October is a new product called “PatcheD”. Retailing between $7.99 and $19.99 each (four packs are $16.99), these patches will be available at locations such as DisneyStyle, Tren-D, and the like. The patches feature a felt border sonthey can be sewn on, but they also … Read more
Released today at Walt Disney’s Animation Celebration Pin Event at Epcot, attendees had a chance to purchase an LE 500 exclusive MagicBand. The band retails for $32.99 and is limited to one per attendee.
While the Play Disney Parks app is a lot of fun for those visiting Walt Disney World, it seems to be a bit light on in-depth games and such for those visiting the Disneyland Resort. To help correct this, an old guest favorite will be returning soon, but now inside of this app. When the … Read more
Two more shirts have been released in the new Epcot merchandise line at MouseGear! In case you missed our last post, here are the new lady’s shirts, along with the other four items we previously showcased:
Starting 9/7, Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins and there’s even MORE treats and eats this year than ever. Here’s all the details you need, including where to find all of the scary snacks you could ever want. Across the resort you’ll see some returning items like the Candy Corn Cotton Candy, which can be … Read more
If you’ve taken an elevator recently at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, than you may have heard a very familiar voice… Depending which elevator you enter in the main tower of the Contemporary, you will hear Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, or Chip announce what floor you have arrived at. It’s a nice touch and one we’d like … Read more
UP! A Great Bird Adventure has been almost universally panned since it debuted back in April in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Many a guest has cringed from the painful dialogue between live actors and costumed characters as the talented winged cast members performed their various acts. Disney has noted this and is … Read more
Disney is now offering guests a chance to maximize their time in Toy Story Land by taking advantage of Early Morning Magic in the park, an add-on offering returning after a lengthy absence from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the purchase of Disney Early Morning Magic and regular theme park admission, guests of all ages can … Read more
On September 18th, 2018, Disneyland will say goodbye to two of its “breakout bands”. These are bands that were founded by former members of the original Disneyland Band that play in various areas of the park. These are a byproduct of the cancellation of the original Disneyland Band back in 2015, which was replaced by … Read more
As we informed you would happen a few weeks ago, Tambu Lounge has finally closed for its overhaul at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. To make up for this tremendous (temporary) loss, two temporary bars have been erected. One is near the monorail platform, the other by the check-in podium at Ohana. Both are offering different … Read more