Walt Disney World is offering many opportunities to celebrate its 50th anniversary, including collectible medallions featuring Disney characters. These souvenirs can be found in machines across the resort (usually alongside pressed pennies), so we’ve assembled a full guide with photos and locations of each medallion. One medallion is $5, and they all feature a 50th … Read more
We’re one week out from the biggest party of the year, and preparations for Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida are well underway. We spotted more theming added to the food booths around the park. The booth located at the bridge between Springfield and London has received a steampunk makeover. The cart has been themed … Read more
The Walt Disney Travel Company now offers private, direct ground transportation to and from the Walt Disney World Resort as a travel package add-on. Available vehicles include exclusive vans, sedans, SUVs, executive limousines, and stretch limousines. Transportation from Orlando International Airport to a Walt Disney World Resort hotel can be added by calling your travel … Read more
We’re still likely a long time away from the opening of Journey of Water, inspired by “Moana,” but structures of the walkthrough attraction are taking shape at EPCOT. A concrete wall cuts through some of the dirt land, with smaller concrete bases around it. A trench is a few feet in front of the wall. … Read more
It’s a cool, overcast day here at the Universal Orlando Resort, but we’re ready for a busy day. We decided to start our day out at Universal Studios Florida. The arch for Rock the Universe was added yesterday, and the event itself is this weekend. The Mardi Gras Tribute Store is preparing to open. The … 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, January 28, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
If you’re looking for something park-branded to bring home after an epic day at Universal Orlando, you might just like this new lanyard and ID pouch we spotted in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk in the Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Studios Lanyard – $13 This colorful lanyard features orange, blue and yellow stripes and … Read more
Good morning! We’re exploring around the Walt Disney World Resort today and are happy you are joining us. Grab your umbrella and rain boots, it’s a rainy one today. We found a new sweater and jacket inside the Emporium. Finally, these adorable weighted plushes have been restocked. They’re too cute to pass up! The canopy … Read more
Walt Disney World is offering many opportunities to celebrate its 50th anniversary, including new pressed penny designs. These classic souvenirs can be found across the resort, so we’ve assembled a full guide with photos and locations of each celebratory coin. Magic Kingdom The Emporium The Emporium has three pressed penny machines with 50th pennies. Piglet, … Read more
A few days ago, scaffolding went up at the unfinished corner of Connections Café and Eatery in EPCOT. Now the scaffolding is surrounded by scrim. The corner is being rebuilt, and new paneling remains to be placed. The scrim will keep crew members better protected from the elements while working. Some scaffolding remains to the … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has a small new collection of apparel featuring camouflage. There’s a short-sleeved tee, a long-sleeved tee, and a tank top. Camo Tee – $27 This shirt is white with a large camouflage star in the center. It’s surrounded by smaller green stars. The back says, “Universal Studios, Orlando, FL, Est. 1990.” Camo Long-Sleeved … Read more
Woody’s Lunch Box at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting a slightly expanded seating area and — finally — some shade. When we last checked in on the restaurant, the poles supporting the new shade had been partially painted blue. There didn’t seem to be any new paint work in the days since. One pole of the … Read more
Today we spotted a new pair of Minnie ears at Disneyland! These plastic glitter Belle emoji ears are sure to delight fans of all ages. Glitter Emoji Belle Ears – $29.99 These ears feature gold glitter, sequins and a golden rose in the center of the bow. Two different winking Belle emojis adorn the ears. … Read more
Construction walls have been erected outside the Whitley building façade on Hollywood Boulevard in Disney California Adventure. The walls cover most of the front of the building but don’t block the entire street. We haven’t seen any construction vehicles in the area yet. We can assume this is just a simple refurbishment. The walls reach … Read more
Several new pins have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found these in 20th Century Music Company at Disneyland. Limited Edition Princess Tea Party Belle Pin – $19.99 This is the first in a series of “Princess Tea Party” pins. It’s inspired by Belle’s yellow dress and the enchanted rose from “Beauty and the Beast.” It is … Read more
Two more Valentine’s Day items by Dooney & Bourke have arrived at Disneyland Resort, completing the collection. These can be found at Disney Clothiers in Disneyland. Valentine’s Day Tote by Dooney & Bourke – $328 These feature the same pattern as the previously released bags. They are white, with black trim, and red accents in the … Read more