The Magic of Disney store at Orlando International Airport has reopened with social distancing. The refurbished store first opened in November 2019, but closed earlier this year due to COVID-19. There are now dividers up at the registers, in addition to social distancing markers for guests waiting to check out. While the store used to … Read more
Deep in the Plus goes deep into Disney+ tonight! Each week, we pull a different movie or TV show from the Disney+ vault and tell you the history, the details, give our review, and tell you if it’s worth your time. And now, we’re back every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM (ET) for a new episode! … Read more
Fireworks testing is scheduled for the Magic Kingdom area in Walt Disney World tomorrow, set to take place on Wednesday night after park close from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM. However, don’t get your hub blankets ready just yet, because this may not necessarily be an indication of the immediate return of fireworks spectaculars. The … Read more
Out with the clown and in with the new! Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a first look at the all-new Keister Coaster water slide design at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, featuring Mickey and friends in a style akin to the new animated shorts, similar to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. WDI posted the following caption with … Read more
Walt Disney World released several new pins today, including a collection of Star Wars pins by Her Universe, Christmas and New Year pins, and more. Limited Edition Frozen Winter 2020 Pin – $17.99 This winter 2020 pin features Anna and Olaf from Frozen. It is a limited edition of 3000. Limited Edition All Stars Swimming … Read more
Last month, work began on the facade of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster at EPCOT. As of today, part of the facade is now covered in scrim. The metal structure is still visible on the right and somewhat behind the scrim, but the most visible section of the building is now … Read more
Slinky Dog Dash, which was previously loading every other row, is now loading guests into every row, regardless of whether or not they are in the same party. Each car of the Slinky Dog Dash train has two rows, one immediately in front of the other. Each car has a few feet of space between … Read more
It may be December, but you can celebrate an endless summer at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, which held its grand opening today after being delayed due to the COVID-19 closure. Its sister hotel, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites, reopened in July. The sign for the resort … Read more
When the Walt Disney World theme parks reopened back in July, the popular merchandise services often used by guests, like Merchandise Pick-Up and Resort Hotel Delivery, were unavailable due to COVID-19 guidelines. However, just in time for the holidays (and only for a limited time), Merchandise Pick-Up is returning to the parks. Starting December 20, … Read more
Steven Tyler may have requested a super stretch limo, but that doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed any social distancing aboard Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, as every row of the popular Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction is now being loaded to improve on capacity and wait times. We’d heard of this development over the weekend, so we put … Read more
Disney’s Beach Club Resort, which was originally scheduled to fully reopen on August 29, 2020, will now be reopening on May 30, 2021. Guests can begin booking their stay today. The Beach Club Villas have been open for Disney Vacation Club members, and you can check out our tour of a deluxe studio villa room … Read more
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort has had its reopening delayed, now set to reopen on March 22 at Walt Disney World. Previously, the resort had set a February 9 reopening date as of October. Guests with affected reservations will receive assistance to modify or reschedule as needed. Dates have been added to Disney’s “Know Before You … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced that Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be officially reopening to guests on June 6. Up until now, only the resort’s Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas have been open for DVC guests. The resort is slated to reopen with newly-refurbished rooms featuring a cleaner, more modern look. As we’ve seen … Read more
Rising and resisting got you thirsty? Now you can quench your galactic thirst with the new Paddy Frog souvenir sipper at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. One of Jabba the Hutt’s favorite snacks, Jabba kept a special aquarium to the left of his dais in which these creatures were kept, along with … Read more
Calling all members of the Resistance! Disney is making a slight adjustment to the virtual queue process for one of the most popular experiences at Walt Disney World, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ahead of the return of Park Hopping at the Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney has released the following virtual … Read more
One year ago, Tokyo Disneyland said goodbye its longest running show in its history, One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On. The show ran from July 2004 through December 2019 and celebrated the legacy of Walt Disney through his characters, from animals singing and dancing to the main mouse himself, Mickey Mouse! And now, … Read more