Walt Disney World has teamed up with Brand USA to work on drawing more tourists to America and specifically Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal reports. The companies will work together on a new marketing campaign targeting these twelve regions: United Kingdom Canada Latin America Australia New Zealand Spain France Germany Greater China Southeast Asia Japan … Read more
Although progress has continued at a snail’s pace on the TRON Lightcycle / Run site at the Magic Kingdom, we finally caught the canopy itself lit up for the very first time — with the hexagonal patterns on the inside lit up for testing. Only a few of the light patterns were under testing early … Read more
A new “Droid Builders” belt bag is available from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Droid Depot Belt Bag – $29.99 This orange and blue belt has three pouches. The main pouch has the “Droid Builders” logo on the front. One of the side pockets features the proprietor of Droid Depot, … Read more
During an interview with conservative podcaster Dave Rubin, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claims when Disney CEO Bob Chapek reached out with concerns over the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, he gave a rather ominous warning to not get involved in the debate. In his interview … Read more
You’re gonna need a bigger basket. Head to the “Jaws” room of the retro movies-themed Summer Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida for this new Amity Island Shark Tours mug! Amity Island Shark Tours Mug – $15 The ceramic mug is white. A logo for Amity Island Shark Tours is on both sides. A shark … Read more
New Resistance merchandise, as well as an Ithorian gravestone replica and Boba Fett youth tee, have arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Resist Bottle – $29.99 This metal bottle comes with a brown pleather strap. A weathered version of the Resistance logo is on one side. X-Wings fly over the logo … Read more
Guests can spot continued construction beneath the white canopy of what will be the newest roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom — TRON Lightcycle / Run. This update sees the continued work on both the walkways, the Walt Disney World Railroad tunnel, and Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Crews have been putting the finishing touches … Read more
While driving past the still-closed Blizzard Beach today, we spotted a towering yellow crane above the site, in line with permit filings we first reported on in April. The tall crane is different from the disassembled red crane we spotted in the parking lot last month. Disney did not announce exactly which rides are receiving … Read more
Following a rather amusing crash of the Spider-Man stuntronic into a building earlier during “The Amazing Spider-Man!” show at Avengers Campus, the show resumed performances this afternoon. After his rough landing earlier, a couple of the show’s performances were quietly cancelled. But we caught Spidey back in action around the W.E.B. Facility’s roof this afternoon … Read more
Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to try an ice cream float, check in on some Halloween Horror Nights construction and see what else is new. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. CityWalk Hollywood Universal Cinema … Read more
A sleek new 24 oz. tumbler featuring the “Jurassic World” logo is now available at Universal Studios Hollywood. We found it in the Universal Studios Store on the Upper Lot. “Jurassic World” 24 oz. Tumbler – $29 The tumbler is all black, except for the logo, printed in silver. It includes the skeletal T. rex … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, the DFB Cupcake Game, and the unboxing (and playing) of the Big Thunder Mountain board game by Funko! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, … Read more
Instagram user @mdglee_szm shared a video today of the Spider-Man “Stuntronic” robot failing to release from a wire and crashing into a building during the show at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. The show switches between a real-life performer and the programmed robot. In the video, the robot crashes into a nearby tower, causing … Read more
Refurbished resort studio rooms are under construction at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Disney Vacation Club members. Areas of the resort have been closed and covered in scaffolding as the buildings are updated inside and out. Some construction can be seen from across the lake. Scaffolding has been mostly removed … Read more
Steven Spielberg’s classics “Jaws” and “E.T.” are returning to theaters this year. “E.T.” is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and will be re-released in theaters on August 12, 2022. “Jaws” will swim into theaters starting on September 2, 2022. Both films will be in IMAX for the first time, and “Jaws” will be in … Read more
Walt Disney World is celebrating the 45th anniversary of “Star Wars” with a collection inspired by the film’s original concept art. Guests can now take home a pack of concept art prints. We found it in Star Wars Trading Post at Disney Springs. “Star Wars” Concept Art Pack – $44.99 The prints come in a … Read more