As we anticipate the opening of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster this summer, we’ve witnessed construction walls coming down and subsequent ride vehicle test runs. Now that Universal’s Islands of Adventure is open later and the sun sets sooner, we’re able to see the new attraction’s lights in action. A low red/orange glow emits from inside … Read more
With the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach, we found a few new things: new food, new covered seating, and now, new trashcans. The new trashcans are open in the front and the back. With new health and safety protocols in place, other trashcans simply have the lid propped open on the inside. However, the new … Read more
Although Disney has given Annual Passholders of all tiers conflicting information since the closure of Walt Disney World last year, the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach has given some clarification for those that hold Platinum Plus Annual Passes (or the Premier Passport). Currently, Annual Passholders who hold a valid, non-expired Platinum Plus Pass are able … Read more
On his TikTok, video game developer Bill Roper shared a look at Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel stand prototype that never came to be. The first stand was actually sold, as an exclusive for the Sony Playstation. It was based on a monster available in the playset and, as Roper demonstrates in his video, could light … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new peanut butter chocolate milkshake available on Sunset Boulevard at Hollywood Scoops, which also recently tested breakfast drinks and cinnamon rolls. The milkshake wasn’t on the menu, but it was on display at the counter. Peanut Butter Chocolate Milkshake – $8.49 This milkshake has a nice presentation and, as peanut … Read more
Disney’s Blizzard Beach reopened today with more physical distancing protocols in place. However, one new interesting thing that is still available at the water park is that the Rapid Refill stations continue to be self-service. Unlike the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort, some areas of Disney’s Blizzard Beach continue to allow guests to refill … Read more
We are continuing to monitor the progress of the reimagined Great Ceremonial House entrance and Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which is currently under refurbishment for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, we noticed the new Monorail station is starting to take shape since our last visit. Several additional platforms have been constructed … Read more
Welcome to a chilly, overcast day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s been raining off and on throughout the day, but we’re bundled up and ready to hit the parks. Unfortunately, due to the weather, Volcano Bay will be closed this weekend. We’re looking forward to our next visit since the water park recently … Read more
Today marks the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park. Along with a new covered seating area, quick-service restaurant Lottawatta Lodge also has an updated menu. Lottawatta Lodge has made the switch from Beyond branded plant-based meat to the Impossible brand due to the partnership that happened during the water park’s closure, so we decided … Read more
Welcome to a wet start to the weekend at the Magic Kingdom! It’s our first weekend of March, which means an onslaught of both spring showers and spring break crowds will be coming to Walt Disney World in the near future. We’re getting a taste of both today, so let’s take a look at the … Read more
After a lengthy closure, Disney’s Blizzard Beach has reopened today. The weather is great with clear skies, making it a perfect day for a visit to the water park. When entering the parking lot, Cast Members direct guests where to park in a distanced-fashion. Walking up to the main entrance, an A-frame sign encourages guests … Read more
Guests driving to the Walt Disney World Resort are met with a sign promoting the Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You may be familiar with this sign on World Drive, and you also may remember that it’s been out of commission for some time. However, we noticed that the snapped … Read more
Disney’s Blizzard Beach has reopened today after a long closure. We headed over to Lottawatta Lodge to try out the new menu but spotted something else that’s new: a covered seating area. When we previously ate at Lottawatta Lodge, the outdoor eating area was just picnic tables in the sun. Now, there is a nice … Read more
After replenishing the Disney Park Pass Reservations multiple times for the month of March, all parks are now completely booked for Disney Resort Guests and Theme Park Tickets Guests next week. Disney’s Hollywood Studios also currently has no availability for the rest of the month for these guests either. With spring break crowds arriving at … Read more
We’ve decided to start these photo reports a bit differently for our avid readers. We’ll post a quote and at the end, leave a comment, without looking it up guessing where it came from. A little hint though: they will all be Disney-related, possibly from movies or tv shows. Today’s quote to help you find … Read more
As we’ve kept up with the demolition of Innoventions West, it’s sometimes hard to see the true extent of the destruction at EPCOT while on the ground. Thanks to Jonathan Salazar (@TheDisneyPilot), we now have an aerial view of the progress. It’s hard to believe that nearly the entire Innoventions West is now demolished. What … Read more