We’re a month away from the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza in EPCOT. Construction of the venue is near completion, with the exterior looking done. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza We spotted two speakers above the CommuniCore Plaza stage. A limited-time “Encanto” sing-along show — “¡Celebración Encanto!” — will be performed on this stage when CommuniCore opens. … Read more
Wine Bar George at Disney Springs has added new items to their menu, Disney shared on Instagram. New Wine Bar George Menu Items One Big Profiterole – $10 Pâte à Choux, vanilla cream, dark chocolate The restaurant’s new dessert is available at brunch, lunch, and dinner. Fried Gnocchi – $12 toasted garlic, pecorino, chili oil … Read more
The PhotoPass Portrait Studio in Disney Springs has a new beachy photo op for the summer. Disney PhotoPass Portrait Studio The Portrait Studio is located between Marketplace Co-Op and Ghiradelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop. It’s accessible from outside and from inside Marketplace Co-Op. The studio is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Guests … Read more
For V.I.PASSHOLDER Days, Walt Disney World Resort has announced a limited-time increased food and beverage discount for Annual Passholders at various restaurants. Increased Annual Passholder Dining Discounts for V.I.Passholder Days Passholders can save 20% on food and non-alcoholic beverages from May 28 through June 26, 2024, at the following locations. Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
Pixar Fest is well underway at Disneyland Resort, and today marked the opening of six new marketplace booths themed to Pixar films. Of course, we reviewed every single item. Pixar Fest Marketplaces These booths are open now through August 4, 2024, the end of Pixar Fest. Portorosso Pasta inspired by “Luca” Food: Drinks: Portorosso Pesto … Read more
The American Heritage Gallery at the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT will close this month to move out the current exhibit of Native American art and move in the exhibit of paintings by President George W. Bush. American Adventure Gallery According to the calendar on The American Heritage Gallery page of the Walt Disney World … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort continues to tease Halloween Horror Nights 33 with social media posts. On Friday, they shared a new video. More Halloween Horror Nights 33 Teasers In the video embedded above, a woman says she followed “those sounds” and is now “below” Universal Orlando Resort. Wind and scream-like sounds can be heard in the … Read more
Meilin and Ming Lee from “Turning Red” will return to Disney California Adventure for a meet and greet during the ongoing Pixar Fest. “Turning Red” Meet and Greet Mei and her mom debuted during Lunar New Year celebrations earlier this year. Their new meet and greet starts on Friday, May 10. They will make appearances … Read more
Lari the armadillo, an original Tiana’s Bayou Adventure character, now has his own mailbox and a lantern at the Magic Kingdom attraction. Lari the Armadillo Props The new mailbox is located outside a door on the Critter Co-Op façade. Critter Co-Op replaces The Briar Patch as one of the gift shops for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the Mega Video Rentals theme for the Summer Tribute Store with a sign for the store’s personalized prop experience. Mega Video Rentals Summer Tribute Store Guests can “Become part of the Tribute Store” by getting their photo on a video cassette box cover. Guests can get their photo taken at … Read more
Disney has announced the official name of the new DVC tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, as well as an opening window and other important dates. They also released new concept art. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The tower is named the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Disney says it … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has a new baby addax — a critically endangered species — on the Sunset Savanna. Baby Addax at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Two-month-old Julien has joined the resort’s addax herd. The baby stands just over two feet tall. He was born to mom Juniper and dad Allen, and his name is an ode … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new series of “Star Wars”-inspired Starbucks drinkware available as part of the coffee shop’s “Discovery Series.” These tumblers and mug feature iconic imagery from the planet Hoth, which was prominently featured in “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back.” Hoth Starbucks Acrylic Tumbler – $27.99 The acrylic tumbler has … Read more
Puppies were found locked in a hot car at Disney Springs, Piglet joined Pooh for meet and greets at EPCOT, and more progress has been made at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, May 9, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
BouTiki and Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are back open after a leak on Wednesday morning. BouTiki & Kona Cafe Kona Cafe seemed to be the source of the leak, with a small waterfall pouring through the floor/ceiling into the store below. The leak has been fixed although the area is not quite … Read more
John Malkovich has joined the cast of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “The Fantastic Four” movie. John Malkovich Joins ‘The Fantastic Four’ Malkovich has been cast in an undisclosed role. The “First Family” will be portrayed by Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn (Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing). The cast … Read more