Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for recap of the week’s news, the Cupcake Game, and join us in creating a better Mickey Mouse attraction than Runaway Railway. The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on YouTube). You can … Read more
With the reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure comes the return of in-park dining. We visited Smokejumpers Grill to see how the restaurant has changed due to social distancing. Guests can mobile order through the Disneyland App instead of standing in line. A few things to note about Mobile Order at Smokejumpers … Read more
With the reopening of Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure comes the return of in-park shopping and dining. We had to swing by Award Wieners for the first time in eight months and get a corn dog. Typically, when we think Award Wieners at Disney California Adventure, our mind goes to Carne Asada Fries however its menu offerings … Read more
The Holiday Tribute Store is now open at Universal Studios Florida, and there are a variety of sweet treats available for purchase. Among the offerings in the 4th room of the Tribute Store, you’ll find a stand that sells Earl the Squirrel’s Hot Chocolate Bombz. These are a cute and themed way of presenting one … Read more
We finally got to step back into a Disneyland Resort theme park today as Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure opened up shopping and dining. Follow along as we tour all of the stores with their new social distancing measures and holiday decorations. There are social distancing markers on the sidewalk to control capacity … Read more
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for refurbishment in early January 2021. This typically occurs annually, as temperatures drop in Florida. Kali River Rapids is scheduled to be closed from January 3, 2021 until February 19, 2021. Do keep in mind that other popular attractions throughout Walt Disney World also close … Read more
California, here we come! Buena Vista Street has finally reopened at Disney California Adventure and we were among the first guests to enter the newest extension to the Downtown Disney District’s shopping and dining offerings. Guests were lined up as early as 5:00 AM this morning to be amongst the first to enter. Lines were … Read more
Disneyland is releasing new cats, dogs, and Tangled Dooney & Bourke bags via an exclusive shopping event at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort from November 23 to 24, 2020, however it won’t be long before we see these beauties at Walt Disney World as well, so take note for future shopping reference. Reigning Cats … Read more
Universal Beijing Resort—which will include Universal Studios Beijing, an as-yet-unnamed second park, CityWalk, and a water park—has been under construction since 2016 and is set to open in May of next year. We recently got a first look at concept art for some upcoming attractions, and we now know more information about the WaterWorld land. … Read more
Several new limited edition and limited release pins were just released at Walt Disney World. These include the 2020 holiday gifting pins and limited-edition Walt Disney Day, Kim Possible, and Buzz Lightyear pins. Let’s take a closer look! Walt Disney Day 2020 Pin – $17.99 (Limited Edition 5000) This special pin celebrates Walt Disney’s 119th … Read more
A special 5th-anniversary edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” will feature nostalgic performances of holidays past and sneak peeks of Soul and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Original hosts Derek and Julianne Hough will return to co-host alongside Grown-ish star Trevor Jackson on Thanksgiving night. Derek and Julianne Hough will kick off the … Read more
Cast Members looking to shop for deeply discounted merchandise can soon find it at the Cast Appreciation Marketplace, coming to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on December 7. The temporary shop will offer merchandise up to 75% off, plus special surprises. Registration begins on November 23 via the Hub. All sales are final. … Read more
Science fiction novelist Alan Dean Foster is demanding years of unpaid royalties from The Walt Disney Company. According to an open letter published to the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) website, Disney is delinquent on his royalty payments. Prior to Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, Foster wrote the novelization of Star Wars: A … Read more
The penultimate Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series, inspired by the world-famous Jungle Cruise, was released today at Sir Mickey’s in Magic Kingdom. That’s right, if you’re lucky enough to snag all these limited release items, then Minnie Mouse can be your skipper, cruise director, and swimming instructor. We lined up bright and early to … Read more
New Year’s is usually a small affair at Tokyo Disney Resort, with the Disney Friends donning traditional Japanese kimonos and greeting Guests around both parks. Even though the Oriental Land Company cancelled almost all events through March 2021, it seems like New Year’s will mostly come as usual after all! 2021 is the year of … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to the Hollywood that never was—and always will be… and now with the full reveal of the Majestic Theater, it seems Disney has retconned a piece of Hollywood history in favor of other Disney classics. Let’s take a walk down Sunset Blvd. for a look at the finished marquee. Finally, neon … Read more