A section of sidewalk has been blocked off for painting in Pandora – The World of Avatar, forcing the Na’vi River Journey queue to reroute. Due to physical distancing, the queue has been trailing out to the sidewalk in the past year. Half of the sidewalk is blocked off with green barriers. The land’s bioluminescent … Read more
With spring break crowds dwindling, Disney appears to be making some changes in anticipation for reduced crowds this upcoming week. Beginning April 5, Harambe Market will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Harambe Market will be available to guests Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30AM – 3:00PM. The operating schedule for Harambe Market has … Read more
Snack lovers rejoice! Three new bagged snacks have debuted at the Magic Kingdom today. All three are marked as nut-free and gluten-free, so those with allergies or sensitivities have more options when those cravings hit. These new “Snacks with Character” feature Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy. This display is located at the Main Street Cinema, which … Read more
With the reopening of Universal Studios Hollywood on April 16, 2021, guests will be able to ride the brand-new The Secret Life of Pets: Off The Leash. The attraction was near opening when the park closed in March of last year. We got a look at the outside of The Secret Life of Pets: Off … Read more
Orange County and Los Angeles County, California will both be moving from the red reopening tier to the orange tier as of Wednesday, March 31. With this move, theme parks are able to operate at a 25% maximum capacity instead of 15%. Restaurants and movie theaters will also be able to increase capacity from 25% … Read more
After being closed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Studios Hollywood will be reopening on April 16, 2021. Park tickets will be available online starting April 8. Currently, only California residents will be allowed in the park. This is the same as Disneyland, which is reopening April 30. There will be … Read more
The makeover of the World Drive entrance to Walt Disney World is almost complete. The Goofy, Donald, and Mickey marquees were repainted in the past several weeks, and now work is wrapping up on Minnie’s marquee. Minnie’s background is now blue and the columns are grey. She remains wrapped in plastic as some of the … Read more
Since reopening after COVID-19 closures, the Disney Parks have been no stranger to pandemic related precautions such as hand sanitizing stations, capacity limits and physical distancing markers. Journey Into Imagination with Figment has added some new markers to its load area, keeping guests a safe distance from each other. The markers are labeled corresponding to … Read more
Although The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will be wrapping up its short run in April, there will still be plenty to watch on Disney+ come May. Among the new releases is Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the next animated series in the Star Wars franchise. Appropriately, the series is debuting on Star Wars Day, … Read more
Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay have all reached capacity as of 11:30 AM. The Universal Orlando Resort theme parks also reached capacity yesterday, March 30. Guests wanting updates on today’s capacity can call the Universal Capacity Hotline at 407-817-8317.
DALLAS, Texas (March 29, 2021) – From turning beloved fairytales into timeless animated classics, and transforming orange groves into magic kingdoms, the power of Walt Disney’s unique brand of storytelling knows no bounds. Harnessing artistic vision and technological innovation, the Disney theme parks have continued this legacy for more than six decades to everlasting delight of … Read more
With the launch of the MagicMobile system at Walt Disney World today, guests can now use their smartphone as a digital ticket. Right now, the feature—available through the My Disney Experience app—allows guests to enter the theme parks, connect PhotoPass images, and gain access to the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance virtual queue. Disney … Read more
Star Wars Junkies have a lot to look forward to this May the Fourth. On that day, Disney+ will be streaming their second Star Wars series, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”. Taking place after “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, this animated series follows a “Bad Batch” of clones in the aftermath of the Clone Wars. … Read more
As the “EARidescent” turrets and roofing of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom are repainted back to blue, it seems some of the Fantasyland roofing is getting the same treatment. This roof and turret of the newer Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique was painted royal blue to match the refurbishment of Cinderella Castle over a year ago. Whether … Read more
To prepare for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” at Walt Disney World, many Magic Kingdom attractions and buildings are being refreshed before the park’s 50th anniversary. During today’s visit, we noticed some of the paint on the Tangled restrooms in Fantasyland seemed more vibrant than before. Specifically, the mural leading out of the entrance to … Read more
Construction walls have been erected around the Cool Ship kiosk and adjacent Cool Scanner in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Cool Ship usually sells drinks and snacks during busy days but has been closed during the past year as Walt Disney World food and beverage locations operate at a limited capacity. The Cool Scanner let guests … Read more