In an interview with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions for their publication “Funworld,” Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro discussed the struggles of the last year and the innovations for the future. D’Amaro, who stepped into the role at the start of the pandemic in 2020, was in a unique position of navigating … Read more
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has reopened to all guests this weekend. Belle Vue Lounge will be reopening at the resort next weekend, on July 11. The lounge serves coffee and pastries in the morning and cocktails in the evening. Most of BoardWalk’s other dining and drinking locations are already open.
After a soft-open yesterday, Matterhorn Bobsleds has officially reopened to guests at Disneyland. We took a ride through the snow-capped mountain and said hello to our favorite Abominable Snowman. We’ve missed this sight. It’s good to be back! Thankfully we were able to score a Single Rider slip, just like we did over at Indiana … Read more
Walt Disney World hours have been released from September 11 through September 18 for all theme parks. Hours were previously released through September 11. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to open at 9:00 AM daily. It will close at 9:00 PM on September 13, 15, 16, and 18. It will close at 8:30 … Read more
First announced earlier this year, the Samawati Springs pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village will be closing for an extensive refurbishment early next year in 2022. The pool will officially close in January and remained closed through April. Disney currently has this notice posted on their website: “From January 2022 through April 2022, the Samawati … Read more
You may already have 999 ear headbands, but there’s room for 1,000. Or maybe even 1,001. Walt Disney World has two new Haunted Mansion ear headbands to add to your collection. We found the ears in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. They were not yet stocked in Memento Mori next to The Haunted Mansion. Haunted … Read more
Shared with us earlier today via Twitter from user @CoreyWDW, the Disneyland Hotel has added fresh, new carpeting and flooring to guest rooms and common areas. While the new carpet is similar in color to the previous version, this new style features fireworks bursting throughout as a pattern. If you look closely, you’ll even spot … Read more
In honor of Black Widow finally hitting theaters and Disney+ this month, Natasha Romanoff herself will be appearing in her new white suit at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. The snow suit has been featured in the movie’s trailers and posters. Black Widow will be wearing it through July for photo-ops. Black Widow isn’t … Read more
Earlier this week, the restrooms east of Spaceship Earth were primed with white paint, covering up the old colored accent walls and ceilings. New accent walls have now been painted. Here is what the restrooms looked like when completely white. These restrooms were recently refurbished, but apparently, the update was not complete. The ceiling of … Read more
A new version of the Slinky Dog ear headband is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the Toy Story accessory in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Slinky Dog Ear Headband – $29.99 The new headband has actual Mickey ears, which the old headband didn’t. The ears and headband are blue with white clouds, … Read more
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at The Disneyland Hotel (which reopens today), shopDisney has a brand new limited edition pin. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar 10th Anniversary Pin – Disneyland – Limited Edition – $19.99 Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, your tropical hideaway at historic Disneyland Hotel, celebrates its … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has stopped selling their full service and quick service dining plans. The dining plans allowed guests to pre-pay for meals for a discount. The quick service plan was available for all guests, while the full service plan was available for resort guests. Dining plan information has been removed from the Universal Orlando … Read more
Trader Sam’s Gift Shop, replacing Trader Sam himself, has been uncovered at the Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom. We first learned about the new scene in April. It’s one of many cultural sensitivity changes to the attraction. In the story, Trader Sam has turned the lost and found of Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. into his … Read more
Disneyland Paris is opening a PCR COVID Test Center starting today in Disney Village for guests who need to have a test before traveling back home. The testing center is being done in partnership with Loxamed by experienced medical professionals, before departure, to ensure a smooth onwards journey. The site operates 8am-8pm. COVID tests are no … Read more
Yesterday we reported that the Orlando area is in the “Cone of Uncertainty” of the storm path of Elsa. As of 7:45AM EDT this morning, Elsa has strengthened from Tropical Storm to a Hurricane. This is the first official hurricane of the year. Its five-day projection continues to include a projected landfall in Florida on … Read more
This review was originally posted on April 19th, and has been updated with official photos and videos of the show. It was just over a year and a half ago when we were first teased about Tokyo Disneyland’s new stage show—Mickey’s Magical Music World—as part of the massive New Fantasyland expansion of the park. Due … Read more