Since we last checked in on the construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, some changes have been made on the roof. Work on the facade continues, but looks roughly the same as a few days ago. Wood paneling has appeared on top of some of the corrugated metal panels on the … Read more
With the year we’ve all had, it’s a safe bet that most of us are looking forward to 2021. And if you’re at Walt Disney World, you can get a head start on the coming year with a new Limited Release MagicBand! The design is similar to the ornaments we’ve seen, featuring Mickey Mouse and … Read more
There’s always room for another happy haunt, MagicBand, or Minnie Headband in your collection, so why not add these new Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction “The Haunted Mansion” items now available on shopDisney? The series launched back in October at Walt Disney World, but has now materialized online, so look alive and make sure you … Read more
Today marks a very special day in Disney lore, also known as Walt Disney Day, in celebration of Walt’s birthday. Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901, and while he never got to see the completion of his groundbreaking Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow—or EPCOT Center as we came to know it in … Read more
Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity around noon today. In a tweet from Universal Orlando Resort, they have stated that they do not anticipate reopening today, encouraging guests to visit another day if not already in the parks. The parking garages have closed to additional guests, but guests staying at Universal … Read more
The latest regional stay-at-home order in California will likely begin taking effect in Orange County this weekend, as ICU availability across Southern California dips below the 15% threshold. Southern California ICU capacity was at 13.1% as of 9:30 PM (PT), and the City of Anaheim has warned its residents that if it stays below the … Read more
While guests at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort won’t be able to enjoy the majesty of the Candlelight Processional this year, Disney is trying to keep the holiday magic going. They’ve released a video of a performance from last year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, led by celebrity narrator Neil Patrick Harris. … Read more
If you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World today, expect to deal with crowds, as Park Pass reservations are full. In a rare sight, no parks are available for any ticket types, including Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, and guests with theme park tickets, according to Walt Disney World’s Park Pass calendar. This comes … Read more
It seems the Keister Coaster’s clown has seen its last sliders at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Disney officially confirmed that the slide at the Luna Park Pool will have a completely refreshed appearance when it reopens according to writer Brooke Geiger McDonald. The statement implies that the slide could receive a Mickey and friends theme. The … Read more
As part of The Walt Disney Company’s ongoing restructuring to emphasize direct-to-consumer entertainment and Disney+, the vice president of the streaming service’s Nonfiction Originals division has left the company for Netflix. Deadline‘s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Dan Silver has departed Disney to become Netflix’s Director of Documentary Feature Films. The move comes after the teams … 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 Friday, December 4, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
The holidays are in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, and with that comes new goodies and collectables that make our nice list! Now, there’s another item that just gives us a glow. Mickey and Minnie rock around the Christmas tree on this new light-up popcorn bucket. The bucket previously released at Walt Disney World … Read more
While the past few months have brought the loss of many talented entertainers around Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the return of one performer is music to our ears. The pianist has returned to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for the first time since its reopening back in June. You can hear him … Read more
Ciao! The Italy Pavilion in EPCOT has a new limited edition MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke featuring Mickey and Minnie. The box and the MagicBand are covered in Italy iconography and Italian words. This MagicBand is a limited edition of 1,500. Mickey and Minnie are dining at an Italian cafe, singing in a gondola, or … Read more
Just in time for his birthday, the Walt Disney and Sleeping Beauty Castle Funko POP! figurine set will release on shopDisney on Saturday, December 5th. The set was previously announced as part of Funko’s line celebrating Disneyland’s 65th anniversary. It’s also expected to be available at Disney Parks, though no official release date has been … Read more
Initially slated to reopen on December 6, the Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will not be reopening as planned, due to the recent state-wide stay-at-home order that was issued yesterday. Disney issued the following statement to DVC members who had booked a stay: Dear DVC Member, On December 3, … Read more