The number of “points of light” on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has more than doubled. A week ago, the first twelve light fixtures were installed, but now there are at least twenty-eight lights. The lights can be difficult to see at the corners of Spaceship Earth’s Alucobond panels. The “points of light” are circular fixtures, … Read more
As the magic continues to grow on Cinderella Castle, the second level of turret caps is getting the decor treatment for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”! The newest caps adorn the castle on the smaller left and right side turrets. They are most visible by standing in front of the castle from Main Street USA. … Read more
Work has begun on updating Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom to remove offensive content and update the ride’s story. Today, the ride’s iconic rhino pole was gone. We know the rhino pole will return, with new characters of diverse backgrounds. Below is concept art of what the new version of the scene will look like. … Read more
While the grand opening of Tokyo DisneySea’s massive Fantasy Springs expansion is still about two years away, Tokyo Disney Resort is gearing up to reveal the exciting expansion little by little, starting with three videos taking Guests through a scale model of the expansion! First, the videos finally gave us a first look at the … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday April 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Watch out! The T-Rex photo-op is back and has been moved next to Thunder Falls Terrace. So the next time you’re on the way to get some ribs, you may have some company! The T-Rex can currently be seen peeking over the construction walls in Jurassic Park. This photo-op was originally located next to The … Read more
Hello from a lovely but very hot day here at the Magic Kingdom! We had another quiet day here in Walt Disney World, but it wasn’t completely without excitement. Let’s get started! Cinderella Castle Stage saw some significant progress with the right third of the stage having been treated with this spray-on footing. For more … Read more
Disney CEO Bob Chapek is on the move. No, he’s not leaving Disney (we can dream, right?). Chapek has purchased a $12.5 million mansion in Westlake Village, California. The home, built in 2013, sits on just over 6 acres of land. According to real estate site dirt.com, Chapek’s new home has six bedrooms and 6.5 … Read more
Visitors to Disney Parks have been using smartphones to manage their visits for years. The My Disney Experience app is an essential planning tool. Recently, Walt Disney World added Disney MagicMobile, which allows guests to use their smartphones and watches in place of MagicBands or ticket media. Now, a recent Disney patent application hints that … Read more
Around the Walt Disney World Resort, “Earning My Ears” nametag adornments have started to pop up along with groups of cast members returning to work and training after being furloughed or displaced last year. Because the parks are not running their normal operating hours and there are still resorts, shops, and restaurants that are still … Read more
Orange County, Florida has launched its “I Got My Shot” COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Numerous “partners across the region” — including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort — are helping to promote the campaign. We need your help to protect our community against the COVID-19 virus and reach herd immunity as quickly as possible. The … Read more
Disney has provided a better look at the attraction poster for Snow White’s Enchanted Wish at Disneyland. We of course found the poster outside the park a few weeks back. The official attraction poster was formally released. It can be seen near the entrance to Disneyland Park. A Disney Parks TikTok took a look inside … Read more
We recently reported that park reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios were booked through July 1st for resort guests and regular ticket holders. Now, Disney has updated their reservation availability calendar and added openings for select dates April now has availability on Saturday the 17th for all guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also now available for … Read more
Walt Disney World is seemingly aiming for a return to normal after a series of moves that relax procedures developed for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As Orange County Mayor Jerry Demmings works on a plan to relax mask mandates, Disney has moved in parallel. Earlier this month, guests were allowed to start removing masks while … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, infamous for its frequent downtime, went down today around 1pm. The headliner of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has struggled with long waits due to operational issues since it opened in 2019. As of 3:53pm, it is still not operating for guests. We spoke with a supervisor at Rise of … Read more
A new shipment of cargo for updates has arrived at The World Famous Jungle Cruise! New paint adorns the walls of the boathouse in our most recent venture into the jungle. Most noticeable is the green paint and some changes to the “shipping office”. The “Skipper of the Year” photo has not been updated since … Read more