Despite another gas crisis, and a 2% drop in attendance, 1979 was still a year of construction and expansion, not the retraction in plans that the 1974 crisis had caused. While no notable opening or closures took place in 1979, several key construction projects were started. Most notably, after years of planning and design, physical … Read more
In the December 9th issue of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine, writer Tatiana Siegel provides an in-depth look at actor Johnny Depp’s fall from grace. Siegel chronicles Johnny Depp’s self destructive and negative behaviors which were brought to light during Depp’s recent Libel suit against The Sun, a U.K. based tabloid.
Tonight on Pressing Issues, we discuss digital masks being added to maskless riders in on-ride photos (and then Disney reversing that decision), those giant barges for Harmonious ruining sightlines across World Showcase Lagoon, the plethora of Disney+ announcements and more from the Investor Call, and of course, we can’t forget a Diffendal Rant™ this time! … Read more
The refurbishment of the Hotel Plaza Boulevard entrance sign is complete. After receiving prep work and primer, the sign has been painted in the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary color scheme. Like the recently completed Western Way entrance sign, royal blue and gold dominate the design. Unlike the Western Way entrance sign, the Hotel … Read more
With the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT now under Disney’s control, the pavilion is seeing a few changes. Spice Road Table reopened today, but most of the rest of the pavilion remains closed. New theming details have been added to Spice Road Table, which also debuted a new menu today. Spice Road Table is not utilizing … Read more
The expansion of EPCOT’s France Pavilion is almost complete, with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opening in 2021. During our latest flight on the Disney Skyliner, we noticed plenty of activity in the expansion, but not from the construction crew we’re used to. With equipment cleaned up and the building exteriors finished, a film crew was in … Read more
It’s always Friendship Day at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom, however today the popular eatery reopened with several changes. Winnie the Pooh and all his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood are no longer stopping by the restaurant, and instead of a buffet, family-style dining is offered, with unlimited “refills” on select items. We … Read more
Demolition work is swiftly continuing at the former Innoventions West building in EPCOT. Across the way, structural steel has been added at Innoventions East. Let’s take a look at the state of both Innoventions structures. At Innoventions West, demolition of the second floor is underway. All that remains here is the structural steel. The light … Read more
With start of a new year just over two weeks away, 2021 merchandise is arriving at Walt Disney World. Today we found three new 2021 youth items. The dated merchandise includes a Minnie Mouse baseball cap, a zippered hoodie, and a ringer T-shirt. 2021 Minnie Mouse Youth Baseball Cap – $24.99 This vivid, colorful cap … Read more
Major work inside the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT seems to be wrapping up. The expansion is home to the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction. A trip on the Disney Skyliner is the best way to check on progress. Today’s Skyliner flight shows us that construction equipment is mostly gone from the area. The Remy … Read more
It’s another busy Saturday at the Universal Orlando Resort. It was a gray, overcast morning but that didn’t seem to hold back any of the crowds. The parks hit capacity before noon. Let’s take a look at some of the crowds. Making our way through the long line of guests waiting to get into Universal … Read more
Hello from EPCOT during the second-to-last weekend before Christmas! We’ve got a busy start to this Saturday, with the return of a gift shop in Morocco now that Disney has taken over, the looming presence of a Harmonious barge in World Showcase Lagoon, as well as some new merchandise around the park. Let’s check out … 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 what has become a common sight as we approach the holidays, no parks are available for any ticket types, including Disney Resort Guests, Annual Passholders, and guests with theme park tickets, according to … Read more
With all the excitement surrounding Tokyo Disneyland the past few months, particularly around the exciting new Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction, it was only a matter of time before we found ourselves back at the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic! It was our last chance to take advantage of the Annual Passport … 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 Saturday, December 12, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
Greetings, World Travelers! Welcome to another glorious holiday-treat filled day at EPCOT! Big changes are on the horizon for this park, and we were here to see the start of something big. Let’s get started! The first of the large floating platforms for EPCOT’s Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular was installed on the Lagoon last night, and … Read more