If you’re looking to visit Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure tomorrow, plan on going very early. Universal Orlando Resort has already announced that they anticipate early closures due to capacity on Wednesday, December 30th. The theme parks have consistently reached capacity during the holiday week. Just earlier today, both parks were full … Read more
With a tweet that let the rat out of the hat, the cast of “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” has been announced. The 22-member cast includes some familiar names, most notably Wayne Brady and Adam Lambert. The musical premieres January 1 at 7:00 PM. Let’s take a closer look at the cast. The lead cast members … Read more
Fit2Run, which had a location in Disney Springs for several years before closing in November 2019, has reopened in a new spot. Fit2Run has taken over Lucky Brand’s old storefront. Lucky Brand closed in October of this year. Fit2Run is “the runner’s superstore.” Inside, you’ll find running gear for any ocassion. There’s a faux track … Read more
California has formally extended the stay-at-home order in place for Southern California after it was automatically renewed yesterday. December 27 was the original scheduled end date for the order. The Southern California region includes Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. The order … Read more
Select holiday merchandise is now even more discounted at Walt Disney World. Previously, holiday items were 30% off, now they are 70% off. We saw this sale at Mouse Gear in EPCOT. As the sign says, there are certain exceptions, although we did discover holiday face masks are 30%. The discount applies to ears, kitchenware, … Read more
All four Walt Disney World theme parks are fully booked for Annual Passholders on New Year’s Eve, according to the Disney Park Pass availability calendar. Park Passes were last replenished on December 11. Theme Park Tickets Guests and Disney Resort Guests have a few last-minute options, however. Theme Park Tickets Guests – NYE Disney Park … Read more
Multiple attractions have been removed from the new Disney’s Animal Kingdom guide map now available at Walt Disney World. The front of the map features guests wearing masks. When the park initially reopened, the guidemap only showed the Tree of Life—likely due to a lack of promotional photos reflecting the new health and safety guidelines … Read more
A Disney Parks Signature Puzzle celebrating the 20th anniversary of Disney California Adventure has arrived at Walt Disney World. It may be on the wrong coast, but we appreciate being able to get our hands on this special puzzle early. Disney California Adventure’s 20th anniversary will take place February 8, 2021. Though Southern California is … Read more
Walt Disney World has four new limited edition pins celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Emperor’s New Groove, which was released on December 15, 2000. Each standard sized pin has a limited edition size of 3,000. Limited Edition The Emperor’s New Groove Pin – $19.99 The first pin features Kuzco, Pacha, and Yzma looking at … Read more
With the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom less than a year away, plenty of the park’s original attractions have been receiving refurbishments. A new permit for the Swiss Family Treehouse suggests it’s next on the list. Swiss Family Treehouse is one Walt Disney World attraction that doesn’t require significant upkeep, given it is a walkthrough … Read more
When it comes time to “rise to the challenge” on Avatar Flight of Passage, be ready to also face new social distancing measures, or lack thereof. The popular attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom initially opened with strict social distancing measures, and while many of those are still in place throughout the queue, riders are now … Read more
Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure both reached capacity before 9:00 AM. When the initial announcement was made, Universal Orlando Resort expected to reopen later in the afternoon, however they have now issued an update indicating that a reopening may not be possible: Holiday offerings have led to multiple capacity closures over the past … Read more
A Walt Disney World Cast Member has been charged with two misdemeanors after stealing almost $34,000 from the company over a two-year period. According to Gabrielle Russon of the Orlando Sentinel, the 53-year-old woman had worked for Disney since 1990. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office report, she stole $33,988 from Disney while working … Read more
Walt Disney World has issued an update regarding the souvenir luggage tags and Magical Extras that usually come as part of a Disney Resort hotel reservation or vacation package. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, luggage tags will no longer be mailed ahead of time to the guest’s residence. Guests can still pick up Walt Disney Travel … Read more
Walt Disney World has filed a third permit for construction at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. The previous two permits were for “general construction” while this new one is for labor and materials. The contractor providing “labor, material and/or electrical” is Buena Vista Construction Company, Disney’s in-house construction firm. The first two permits contracted Icarus … Read more
UPDATE: As of 11:00 AM, Universal Orlando Resort has issued an update stating they will not reopen later today. For more information, click here. Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have both reached capacity as of 8:52 AM. The parks last reached capacity yesterday, on December 28, and they did not reopen later … Read more