Walt Disney World may have canceled its annual tradition of gingerbread house displays across its resorts, but you can bring the holiday spirit home with new build-your-own gingerbread house kits at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This is no ordinary gingerbread house, this is the resort itself! Designed to look like the resort, the kit comes with … Read more
With all crossbeam supports completely removed from the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, construction on a new, streamlined crossbeam design has now started. We reported on the concept art in October, with the new entrance and monorail station having a completion date of Summer 2021. Construction is also visible from the pool. … Read more
Despite a number of Universal Orlando on-site hotels still remaining closed, two locations will be added to the list of available lodging options at the resort. On December 1, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel will reopen to guests. Reservations opened up for the resort over the past weekend. Universal Orlando Resort will also be celebrating the … Read more
At the start of the EPCOT reopening, guests were welcomed by the sight of cheerful rainbow-colored ticket booths. The booths’ color scheme aligns with the new aesthetic of the park as it undergoes a re-imagining. Each booth has been painted white on the left-hand side (if you’re facing the ticketing windows), with a different color on the … Read more
Hollywood is clamoring with Christmas cheer this morning as all of Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received the full-on Garland garland treatment. (No, not that Garland…) As you enter the park, the silver screen tinsel has taken over shops like Crossroads of the World. The streets are lined with garland strung across each building, with golden stars in … Read more
As was revealed in the concept art for the newly reimagined entrances at Walt Disney World for its 50th anniversary, the Cinderella Castle cloud design and “Where Dreams Come True” tagline has now been removed from the Western Way entrance. The designs were added for the Year of a Million Dreams in 2006. The “Where Dreams Come … Read more
Yes, we’re back at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Mainly because we’re gluttons for punishment, but also gluttons in general. This time, we’re here for the NEW Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Milkshake, which will definitely put you in the mood for Fall, Thanksgiving, and all things pumpkin. Beaches & Cream … Read more
Do you have a favorite Walt Disney World building, whether it be an attraction or on Main Street, U.S.A.? Disney has new ornaments similar to some we saw last year featuring the inside and outside of some of the resort’ most iconic buildings. Adorn your Christmas tree while taking a look inside beloved attractions like … Read more
Disney Cruise Line has issued an advisory officially canceling all departures through the end of the year. The CDC is allowing the no-sail order to expire at the end of October, but given the phased plan for resuming passenger cruises, voyages will likely still not be able to leave this year. Below is the advisory … Read more
Universal Studios Japan is always playing with fun new ways to create merchandise for Guests featuring the park logo, like the pink and blue “Most Exciting Day” line from this summer. Now its latest variant is this neon green and pink line, available now at Rodeo Drive Souvenirs and the Universal Studios Store in Hollywood. … Read more
On this week’s episode: We give our review of “The Boys: Season 2”. We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 39 is now available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programming, … 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
The Magic Kingdom toll plaza is nearing the end of its 50th-anniversary refurbishment project, as painting begins on the final group of lanes. The last section on the right has been painted with white and gray primer ahead of its royal blue treatment. Except for some final touches on the domes above some letters, the … Read more
With New Year’s Eve just a hop, skip, and a turkey away, Walt Disney World has begun surveying guests who are staying on-site during the last week in December for their thoughts on New Year’s Eve celebrations and experiences across the parks, Disney Springs, and at the resorts. Do note that New Year’s Eve offerings … Read more
The Walt Disney World entrance archways are getting a makeover for the resort’s 50th anniversary next year. So far, only the Western Way entrance has shown progress, but the painting is moving quickly. As we observed last time, half the archway is now royal blue. The flags have been removed from their poles atop the … Read more
The steamboat on Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios long ago lost its whistle sound effect, which would echo around the area. After years of the effect being broken, it has finally been restored to the S.S. Down the Hatch. For Disney-MGM Studios fans and film buffs alike, you’ll be glad to know this larger-than-life … Read more