A “Mardi Gras” sign has been added to the façade of the Mardi Gras Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. Previously, the faux wood door on the façade was blank. “Mardi Gras” is now painted on the door in light green, blue, and yellow letters. Have you visited the 2022 Mardi Gras Tribute Store? Let … Read more
Welcome to another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a little overcast and extremely humid, but we’re ready to start our day at Islands of Adventure for Early Park Admission. Guests with Early Park Admission can show their Annual Pass or hotel room key to get into the park an hour early. … Read more
Orange County, home to most of the Walt Disney World Resort, is under a tornado watch this morning along with a number of other Florida counties as a strong storm system is slated to move through the area. The tornado watch is in effect until 11:00 a.m., per the National Weather Service. The storms are … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, March 12, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Are ya ready, kids? A new SpongeBob SquarePants button-up shirt is now available at Universal Orlando Resort for children of all ages (that means adults too)! We found it in SpongeBob StorePants at Universal Studios Florida. Adult SpongeBob Shirt – $65 The shirt is red and patterned with beachy SpongeBob scenes and coral shapes. The shirts … Read more
Mickey Main Street Popcorn now comes in resealable packaging at Disneyland Resort. This flavored popcorn can be found pre-packaged in stores rather than at outdoor carts. The bags now have a zip-lock top so guests can keep their popcorn fresh while carrying it around. Have you tried Mickey Main Street Popcorn? Let us know in … Read more
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser passengers can participate in a drink tasting called Cantina Chronicles on the second day of their voyage. Hosted in the Sublight Lounge on Deck 6, the Halcyon bartender will spin tales of cosmic origins and give detailed backstories for the drinks and their ingredients. This review will contain spoilers, but they … Read more
Fievel’s Playland in Universal Studios Florida is currently under refurbishment and construction walls have been erected around it. Some of the playground is still available, including the waterslide. The jungle gym portion is blocked off. The refurbishment is likely to replace the rope netting used in the climbing areas. Camp Jurassic at Islands of Adventure … Read more
A new collection of Mexico Pavilion merchandise featuring Mickey is now available at EPCOT. The new collection can be found inside the pavilion, at the cart closest to La Cava del Tequila. The designs on this kitchenware are inspired by Mexican sarapes with colorful stripes of different sizes. Mexico Pavilion Glass – $14.99 This glass has … Read more
New shirts inspired by the “Fantastic Beasts” series are now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these three tees in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. White “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find them” Tee – $34 This shirt reads “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them” around a circle of creatures from the series. … Read more
According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland is about to launch a project to improve the traffic flow of New Orleans Square before “Fantasmic” returns on May 28. This work will coincide with the closure and seasonal refurbishment of Pirates of the Caribbean, which is scheduled to begin on March 14. Disney officials told OC … Read more
If you’re looking for something simple to snack on when visiting Disneyland, you can pick up a Strawberry Mickey Marshmallow Pop from Pooh Corner and other candy kitchen locations. Strawberry Mickey Marshmallow Pop – $5.99 The predominant flavors are confectioner’s sugar and artificial strawberry. The marshmallow is soft while retaining its shape. This is a … Read more
Merchandise for Disney / Pixar’s new film “Turning Red” has finally arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found all of these items at the Emporium in Disneyland Park. “Turning Red” Baseball Cap – $24.99 The hat resembles main character Mei’s red panda form, which she “poofs” into when she’s excited or stressed. The hat is a … Read more
In a new Instagram post, Imagineer Zach Riddley showed off details of the load area for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, expected to open around Memorial Day. This comes after the first official reveal of the load area last week. In his post, Riddley says “One of the ways that we help tell the … Read more
A couple of new items, part of the “Play in the Park” merchandise line, have arrived at Disneyland, including a t-shirt, keychain, baseball, and magnet. We found all of these at the Emporium in Disneyland Park. Play in the Parks T-Shirt – $24.99 This t-shirt is navy blue and has a design of Mickey “playing … Read more
Mickey’s Toontown is now closed for a major reimagining. Before construction began, Cast Members got to celebrate during an after-hours exclusive event on its last day of operation. The event included a ride on Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin and Gadget’s Go Coaster, photo ops with iconic Toontown landmarks and citizens, including Mickey Mouse and … Read more