The new snack stand outside TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom has been painted ahead of its opening. Wet paint signs and painter’s tape are visible on the side of the stand. Protective plastic was wrapped around it a few days ago for painting and water pumping. The gray stand matches the architecture of … Read more
More new ticket scanners have been installed at what is currently being used as the exit to Universal Studios Florida. Construction walls went up around the exit two weeks ago. We could see new turnstile podiums at the entrance near Guest Services. The exit now has the same podiums with new scanners built-in. There are … Read more
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” has made $104 million domestically during its opening weekend. This is almost double what the first “Ant-Man” film made during its opening back in 2015. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is the 31st Marvel Cinematic Universe film in a row to debut at number one at the domestic box office. … Read more
More construction walls have gone up in Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure as it is transformed into San Fransokyo Square, inspired by “Big Hero 6.” These walls are outside Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, which will have a new beer garden. The walls are branded with San Fransokyo Square Public Works Department signage. The Pacific … Read more
New family suites and Buzz Lightyear-themed rooms will be opening on April 2, 2023, in the Toy Story Hotel at Shanghai Disney Resort. The adorably-themed value hotel opened with the resort in June 2016. The Toy Box Family Suites have giant Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye playing cards on the wall, a green alien chair, playing … Read more
The tower atop the future Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, which was previously the ESPN Club, is being deconstructed. The walls of the tower were removed last month. Since then, pieces of the tower’s framework have been removed, including the entire ceiling and one of the eight sides. A crane leans over the tower to … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort has a new souvenir Butterbeer mug available. Butterbeer Mug – $37.99 This metal mug is available with frozen or cold Butterbeer. It is not eligible for discounted refills. It’s shaped like plastic transparent mugs that have been previously available, with the Butterbeer logo on one … Read more
The latest viral TikTok showing “guests behaving badly” is by The Kelly Fam, who showed off the elevated shoes they made for their young son to sneak him onto Disney rides. Dad Ty calls his son “our thrill-seeking boy who can’t get enough of Disney theme park rides.” He goes on to say “the only … Read more
The vote on the zoning permit for the new family-oriented Universal theme park planned for Frisco, Texas, has been delayed for a second time. The Frisco city council and the planning and zoning committee were originally scheduled to vote on the permit on February 7. The vote was postponed to February 21. It has now … Read more
Topiaries are slowly arriving at EPCOT ahead of the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins on March 1, 2023. Today, we spotted Donald Duck and his pals. Topiaries of Donald and Daisy are tending to a garden outside Creations Shop in World Discovery. Donald is relatively unique among the characters represented at … Read more
Disney Vacation Club members will get early access to cash rental reservations for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel beginning on March 15, but won’t be able to book with points or purchase a contract for the property yet. Disney Vacation Club will share more information about sales and bookings later. When sales do go up, … Read more
A meet and greet for Mirabel from “Encanto” will reportedly open later this year at Magic Kingdom. WDWMagic said sources familiar with the project told them Mirabel would replace Merida in the Fairytale Garden across from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. The location would then likely be re-decorated with “Encanto” theming. Disney has not officially announced … Read more
We saw construction work all across Splash Mountain during our recent Magic Kingdom trip as the log flume attraction is turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. At the bottom of the ride’s drop, crew members have been working beneath the Frontierland bridge within the trough. This area is also where we’ve seen holes cut into the … Read more
Disneyland Resort has shared the first concept renderings for the interior of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, which will open this September. Disney says, “The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will blend timeless Walt Disney Animation Studios classics with contemporary designs, delicately curating a celebration of Disney history in the place where it all started—the Disneyland … Read more
Cast Members can now get a discount on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages as demand for the experience wanes. Cast Members can get approximately 50% off a standard cabin on select Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages from March through June. These voyages are about $2,490 for two adults, $2,670 for two adults and one child, … Read more
Three new character posters for “The Mandalorian” season three have been released ahead of the season’s premiere on March 1 on Disney+. The first poster features the titular Mandalorian holding Grogu. Another poster features Bo-Katan Kryze holding her Mandalorian helmet under one arm. The third poster features Greef Karga in a red and gold robe, … Read more