World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT is busy this week with work ongoing at the site of the barges for “Harmonius.” Yesterday, we spotted the arrival of the primary pyrotechnic barges. Today, there was daytime testing of a large water fountain in front of the center barge. We’ve seen water fountain tests before on the smaller, … Read more
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has shared on Instagram that “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” will debut in mid-May at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cast Members are currently in rehearsals for the modified version of the park’s famous show. Are you excited for this wild experience to return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? … Read more
The newest vessel in the Disney Cruise Line’s lineup will make a virtual splash on April 29th, announced the Disney Parks Blog. While we’ve had a look at the ship before, this event will explore the Disney Wish in-depth, with background information from Imagineers and special appearances. The 30-minute special will be available on the … Read more
In celebration of Earth Day this Thursday, the Disney Parks Blog has announced the debut of 100% recyclable plastic-free packaging for the classic doll line. The packaging is sustainably sourced paper that can be recycled curbside with your regular recycling pickup. Classic Dolls with Plastic-Free Packaging – $24.99 We found the dolls and their eco-friendly … Read more
The first injury report for Orlando theme parks has been released for 2021, including injuries from January to March. The injuries reported are listed below. Walt Disney World EPCOT Gran Fiesta Tour (02/15/21): A 69-year-old female guest injured her ankle Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kilimanjaro Safaris (03/13/21): A 72-year-old female guest became ill while riding the … Read more
One of the more infamous character encounters has been the Fairy Godmother at Tokyo Disneyland, who has remained a mask character despite transitioning to a face character at other resorts. Although the “Scary Godmother” was beloved for decades at the park, it seems she has finally been put to rest with a new (but still … Read more
In August 2019, it was announced that Beatrix Health Foods was to replace Bongos at Disney Springs. The project has now been canceled and Disney is reportedly developing new plans for the empty site. Construction seemingly began on Beatrix but we had not seen much progress in the past year. Crews are now capping off … Read more
The third limited release series of the monthly “Stitch Crashes Disney” collection is now available at Walt Disney World. This series—which includes a plush, pin, and MagicBand—is inspired by the bug-eating scene from The Lion King. It’s available at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom. Limited Release Stitch Pin – $24.99 Limited Release Stitch MagicBand – … Read more
American Idol contestants are on their way to Walt Disney World Resort for a special “Disney Night” on May 2, 2021. Host Ryan Seacrest announced on last night’s show that contestants moving on in the competition would immediately be flown to Walt Disney World. The Idols were all sporting ear hats and headbands in an … Read more
The starting price of a handbuilt lightsaber from Savi’s Workshop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has increased from $199 to $219, according to the Walt Disney World website. The price of a handbuilt lightsaber at Disneyland is still listed as $199, though this may change when the park reopens on April 30. Reservations for Savi’s Workshop … Read more
Walt Disney World theme park hours have been released from June 27 through July 3, having previously been released through June 26. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to be open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM from June 27 through July 3. EPCOT EPCOT is scheduled to open at 11:00 AM and close at … Read more
With a gradual resurgence in cases following the State of Emergency’s end just over a month ago, the Japanese Government and Chiba Prefecture have agreed to reinstate several of those measures to hopefully quell a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. And of course, Tokyo Disney Resort is once again affected by these. From April 20th … 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 Sunday, April 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Royal greetings from the Magic Kingdom! While it’s yet another sold-out day, we’re on the tail end of Spring Break and the “capacity” crowds seem to be slowly dwindling. We’ll be taking a look at a few of the ongoing projects in the park and finding anything else that may be new. It started out … Read more
Two pins celebrating the 15th anniversary of Expedition Everest are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and throughout Walt Disney World. Open Edition Expedition Everest 15th Anniversary Pin – $9.99 These pin designs are also featured on Expedition Everest 15th anniversary apparel. This first one advertises A. Bominable’s Everest summit tours. Limited Edition Expedition Everest … Read more
Harveys, a brand that is no stranger to Disney Parks merchandise, has released images and details of its newest collection that is slated to release at Disney Parks and shopDisney this week. The “Play in the Parks” collection showcases classic characters and attractions that we all know and love from the parks. Harveys has announced … Read more