Walt Disney World has begun adding “Lightning Lane” signage throughout the four parks ahead of the fall launch of Disney Genie. Signs at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios have now been updated to read “Lightning Lane” and “Virtual”. With Genie+, guests will be able to pay for access to Lightning … Read more
A new Dooney & Bourke collection, Paw Pals, has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. It features famous Disney cats in the “sketch” style. We found the new collection at Uptown Jewelers. All four bags in the collection feature the same sketch design featuring beloved Disney cats like Figaro, Cheshire Cat, Oliver, Marie, and more. Backpack … Read more
The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie started filming in 2013, and the final installment is set to premiere in 2023. This marks a ten year run for the series. Actor Dave Bautista, who plays Drax, says it is time for him to part ways with Marvel. “We’re going to wrap it up,” Bautista says. … Read more
Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a new dome cake inspired by Scrump, Lilo’s doll in “Lilo & Stitch.” Scrump Dome Cake – $5.99 Vanilla cake, cotton candy mousse, fondant, red icing, candy sprinkles The mousse only has a slight taste of cotton candy, but that’s probably for the best because cotton candy can … Read more
Disney Cruise Line ships the Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy are setting sail from the U.S.A. again. It was already announced that the Disney Wonder will be sailing out of San Diego, and the Disney Dream has been sailing out of Port Canaveral. The Disney Magic has been in the U.K. this summer taking guests … Read more
Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for refurbishment on January 4, 2022. The popular attraction will reopen in mid-April. The refurbishment will reportedly address the ride system. At this time, no repairs are planned for the infamous Yeti animatronic.
With the announcement of Tinker Bell as the final gold statue in the “Disney Fab 50,” we’re making it easy to keep track of where to find each character statue around Walt Disney World. Below, you’ll find every statue in the collection, along with which park they’ll be found in. There are 50 characters, but … Read more
All construction scaffolding has been removed from the Be Our Guest façade at Magic Kingdom. Guests can once again enjoy the view of Beast’s Castle. The castle has been freshly painted, which is particularly noticeable on its turrets and rooftops. However, the turrets on the front castle wall are still a green-ish color so may … Read more
Tinker Bell is the final gold statue to be announced for the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection, coming soon to Walt Disney World. Tink will be on display at Magic Kingdom. The announcement was made by Yara Shahidi, who will play Tinker Bell in the upcoming film “Peter Pan & Wendy.”
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing on November 1 for refurbishment. As a water ride, Kali River Rapids closes for a few weeks annually in the winter for a standard refurbishment. It previously closed from January to March, a refurbishment that was extended for over a month. A reopening date for … Read more
You’ll be singing the “it’s a small world” song all day in this new dress inspired by the happiest cruise that ever sailed, now available in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. “it’s a small world” Dress – $128 The dress is teal, with a colorful waistband. The skirt flares out from the waist. The rainbow … Read more
Disney+ has released a new poster for “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” which we now know will debut on October 8. This first-ever Muppets Halloween special will feature characters we all know and love, plus celebrity cameos, as Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion. The second annual Hallowstream will also feature the … Read more
Before the general public is invited to the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure starting tomorrow, Cast Members got to preview the Halloween party and have given us our first look at the three villains joining this year’s celebration for the first time. Agatha from “WandaVision” is appearing (at a safe distance) in the … Read more
A new nighttime spectacular called “Disney Enchantment” will debut at Magic Kingdom on October 1 for the park’s 50th anniversary. This new fireworks show will feature a brand-new song by former Cast Member and Grammy winner Philip Lawrence. Lawrence got his start as a Cast Member at Walt Disney World Resort, performing in shows like … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has revealed that the signage for the Creations Shop has been installed at EPCOT. The Creations Shop is set to open on September 15. “These marquees leverage World Bold font, further tying all our signs and wayfinding into a consistent typography unique to EPCOT. Our design team wanted these portals to fully … Read more
With the official launch of Walt Disney World’s new Annual Passes today comes a new system for making Park Pass reservations. After checking your blockout dates, you can proceed to the Park Pass reservations page. There are two separate options for Annual Passholders making Park Passes, depending on if they are staying at a Walt … Read more