It’s time for the Most Happiest Coffee on Earth! This year’s newest Starbucks Disney Parks collection is finally rolling out to stores, and we can’t wait to get our hands on every design. Yesterday, we saw the debut of the Disney California Adventure-themed mug, featuring one of the first mentions of Avengers Campus on any … Read more
Attention, Space Rangers: be on the lookout for a new Spirit Jersey at Walt Disney World themed to Buzz Lightyear! The Spirit Jersey is part of Disney’s line of merchandise celebrating Toy Story‘s 25th anniversary. It sold out on shopDisney upon release, but is now back in stock. The mostly white Spirit Jersey features the … Read more
Need another ghoulish accessory for your wardrobe? Foolish Mortals can get their hands on the newest Dooney & Bourke featuring the popular wallpaper pattern from The Haunted Mansion on October 19 in Disney Springs. These handbags will be available at World of Disney. Given the high demand for Dooneys, a virtual queue may be in … Read more
Happy New Year! Park hours have just been posted for the Walt Disney World theme parks through Saturday, January 2, 2021. Hours for the parks through January 2 are as follows: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EPCOT: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Disney’s Animal Kingdom: … Read more
The refurbishment has started on the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but there’s much more to be done in the resort rooms, some of which are receiving Moana theming. New permits suggest refurbishment of the rooms will begin soon. The seven permits each correspond to one of the seven buildings at Disney’s … Read more
Though rumors suggest that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will not open this year, the exterior portion of the France Pavilion expansion is coming along nicely. Signage was recently installed at the future attraction and street signs were added to buildings. There were workers on the sidewalk next to La Crêperie de Paris when we rode the … Read more
Disney is facing a lawsuit that could threaten profits from some of their biggest blockbusters in recent years, including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the remake of Beauty and the Beast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the suit has been filed by Rearden, a technology company claiming ownership of visual effects … Read more
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has reopened after a several months-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort’s Gran Destino Tower was used for housing NBA teams, with resort facilities used for training. The reopening was delayed slightly while Coronado Springs was prepared, but it finally reopened to guests today October 16. Gran Destino Tower … Read more
Some vertical supports beneath the PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom have been painted white, over a month after scaffolding was removed. These supports are in front of the famous Purple Wall photo spot. The white matches the color-blocking minimalism that’s more present in Tomorrowland these days. While these large PeopleMover supports have been refurbished and repainted, … Read more
We learned this summer that The VOID locations at both Downtown Disney District and Disney Springs were permanently closed following a license agreement breach. Signage was recently removed from the California location, now the same has happened in Florida. The circle above the doors used to house an impressive stylized “The VOID” sign. For now, … Read more
Official news on Walt Disney World vanity license plates has been released! For the first time ever, a specialty Walt Disney World Resort license plate is available for purchase in honor of the resort’s 50th anniversary. Proceeds of the license plate will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney has a longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish, dating back … Read more
Following a challenge on the Disney Parks Blog, the Jedi weapon of Cal Kestis — Padawan survivor of Order 66 and starring hero of 2019’s critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game — will make its way to Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge later next year. Cal’s will be the first lightsaber offered at Dok’s … Read more
Last month, a soft plastic divider was added to one car on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. That later evolved to a hard Plexiglass divider, one that would provide slightly more visibility—albeit still hindered by glare. Now, in a statement released by Disney, it appears these dividers are soon … Read more
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will be able to grab a new Harry Potter button and map as part of their exclusive November perks. The button has the incantation “Meteolojinx” with a hand holding an umbrella, with rain falling beneath the umbrella. “Meteolojinx” is a weather-altering charm in the Harry Potter universe. Guests can cast the … Read more
Let’s check in on the Magic Kingdom toll plaza, which is being refurbished in time for 2021, when Magic Kingdom will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The section between “L” and “C” has yet to be painted blue after being coated in primer. The “M” in “Magic Kingdom” on the marquee has also been painted with … Read more
With only two weeks until November, Walt Disney World is preparing for Christmas. Though Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is canceled, there are still plenty of holiday offerings coming to the resort. One holiday tradition we’re glad to see returning is Disney Christmas trees! We spotted some trees ready for staging while driving behind Magic … Read more