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PHOTOS: 2023 Easter Egg Display Features Stitch, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Merlin, and More at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

March 21, 2023March 18, 2023

Spring is fast approaching, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort is celebrating its arrival with a new Easter egg display to follow up with last year’s 50th anniversary Mary Blair-inspired showcase. Through the leadership of Chef Jeff Barnes, culinary Cast Members from the Contemporary’s bakery team have taken inspiration from various beloved Disney films and attractions. This … Read more

Universal Cup Trophy Chocolates, Mario Kart Cup Pin Set, Character Bucket Hats, & More Arrive in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

March 18, 2023

With the second anniversary of Super Nintendo World already upon us, Universal Studios Japan has released plenty of new merchandise at 1-Up Factory and Mario Motors just in time for the spring break crowds! So join us as we swing through both shops to check out everything new. Mario Kart Sponsor Stickers – ¥700 ($5.31) … Read more

TRON Lightcycle / Run Soft Opening Next Week, Indiana Jones Adventure Returns with New Scene & Updated Projections, Disney Executives Ordered to Find Thousands of Layoff Candidates, & More: Daily Recap (3/17/23)

March 17, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, March 17, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Taking the Complimentary Tea Tour at the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

March 18, 2023March 17, 2023

Are you looking for a fun, free activity to do the next time you’re at EPCOT? With Spring Break crowds and prices on the rise, a complimentary tea tour could be a saving grace during your next trip during the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! There’s plenty of things to see, do, and … Read more

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Wimpy’s Reopen Following Refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

March 17, 2023

Entrance to Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges ride adorned with wooden signs and a "Wait Time" indicator, featuring rustic decorations and a warning sign, under a cloudy sky.

Grab your cans of spinach and head on down to Universal’s Islands of Adventure, as Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges have returned from refurbishment this week! Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges The swashbuckling raft ride closed back in late February for its annually-scheduled refurbishment, around the same time it closed last year as well. Walls … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Indiana Jones Adventure Returns with NEW Collapsing Cave Scene & Projections at Disneyland

March 17, 2023

After three months, the long refurbishment of Indiana Jones Adventure has come to an end at Disneyland, and we were there on day one to check out all the new changes, including a brand-new scene and lots of updated effects! You can watch a full POV video of the updated experience courtesy of our YouTube … Read more

VIDEO: The American Sirens Transform Popular Hits Across the Years at the Cursed Coconut Club for Mardi Gras 2023 at Universal CityWalk Orlando

March 17, 2023

Guests of The Cursed Coconut Club were hearing the siren song, as The American Sirens took the stage to perform for Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration. Sirens Take the Stage The trio took the stage to perform and we were there to video as their three-part harmonies transformed popular songs into a jazz-infused rendition. The first … Read more

Disney Executives Ordered to Identify Thousands of Layoff Candidates as Iger Aims to Cut $5.5 Billion in Spending

March 17, 2023

A new report claims executives at The Walt Disney Company are being ordered to identify thousands of potential layoff candidates at the company on the order of CEO Bob Iger. According to Business Insider, managers at the company must identify candidates for layoffs by April, per a Disney source. Layoffs will impact about 4,000 employees, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Renderings Released for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

March 17, 2023

Disney Vacation Club concept art for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.

A new video filled with concept renderings has been released for the upcoming The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, located at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel This newest addition to Disney Vacation Club offerings includes rooms and villas with Disney-inspired décor and themed touches for the whole family. The space is intended … Read more

New Power-Up and ? Block-Themed Topiaries Installed in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

March 17, 2023

Let’s-a-go to Super Nintendo World, where even a month after its grand opening, special touches are still being added to the land at Universal Studios Hollywood. And on our latest venture, we found some adorable new decorative topiaries themed to Power-Ups and ? Blocks! Just outside 1-Up Factory is a new ? Block-themed topiary. The … Read more

Pat O’Brien’s Hosting St. Patrick’s Day Party at Universal CityWalk Orlando

March 17, 2023

The luck of the Irish is with guests visiting Universal CityWalk Orlando as Pat O’Brien’s is set to celebrate their own St. Patrick’s Day festivities on both March 17 and March 18! The fun and festivities are free for guests of CityWalk. From 12:00p.m. on March 17 to 1:00a.m. on the following day, and again … Read more

PHOTOS: Cafe Daisy Menus & ‘Welcome to Toontown’ Sign Installed, Stroller Parking Added, and More in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

March 17, 2023

Mickey’s Toontown is set to fully reopen after its yearlong reimagining on March 19, and the finishing touches are still coming in across the land, even in areas already open to guests! In just the past couple of days, we’ve spotted plenty of new signage as well as a few other changes, so let’s take … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Reopening Delayed to March 20

March 17, 2023

The reopening of Typhoon Lagoon has been delayed until March 20. It was originally set to open on March 19, but due to inclement weather forecasts, Disney has pushed the reopening back by one day. Sunday, March 19, is forecast to have a high of 60°F, according to The Weather Channel. The local Central Florida … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extends Twice Nightly Performances of Fantasmic! in April

March 17, 2023

Mickey shooting fireworks in Fantasmic at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World has just updated their Fantasmic! schedule to extend their twice-nightly performances through April. From April 2 through April 22, Fantasmic! will have performances at both 8:30pm and 10:00pm. Previously, there was only one performance scheduled for 8:30pm. Earlier today, Disney also announced a park hours update for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, along with … Read more

New Cinderella Castle Playset Available at The Emporium

March 17, 2023

Your little ones will feel their wishes have come true with this new Cinderella Castle playset available at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle Playset – $124.99 Unlike the previous version, the castle does not have the 50th anniversary logo on the front or any of the decor. The 50th anniversary celebration is set … Read more

Mickey’s Toontown Designed to be Inclusive and Accessible to ‘Every Single Guest’ at Disneyland Resort

March 17, 2023

Mickey's Toontown includes attractions for "every single guest."

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Resort is designed to be wheelchair accessible and reduce anxiety in children who are sensitive to sensory stimulation. Walt Disney Imagineering consciously made this design effort in order to be considerate and inclusive of “every single guest.” Imagineers Focus on Inclusion in Mickey’s Toontown Closed for over a year as it … Read more