Perhaps a stork didn’t actually deliver this baby fox to Walt Disney World, but we’d like to imagine so. No matter how he got there, baby Tod recently arrived at the Frontier Trading Post at the Magic Kingdom to the delight of fans of The Fox and the Hound animated feature. Part of the Disney … Read more
Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have just reached capacity as of 11:50 AM. The parks also reached capacity by 11:15 AM yesterday. Diagon Alley is packed with guests this morning. Just like yesterday, the parks opened at 9:00 AM and Universal Studios Florida saw a surge of guests coming through the gates. … Read more
While park hours may be getting regular extensions, with reduced staffing due to mass Cast Member layoffs, it seems operating hours at certain stores are starting to be cut. At Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, hours have been reduced in the mornings, with the store now opening a full hour after park open. … Read more
The EPCOT entrance experience continues to evolve. Guests visiting the theme park this morning passed through a new temperature screening area. Before entering EPCOT to see the under-construction entrance fountain and continuing demolition of Electric Umbrella and Innoventions West, guests utilize the east security screening area, which opened shortly before the COVID-19 park shutdown. We … Read more
The desk used by artists at Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom has been removed and the station hidden by art displays. The desk was used by a Cast Member who would do live sketches while guests watched. Behind the displays in the picture above, you can see the drawers from the artist’s station. The … Read more
It’s time to deck the halls with Jaws and holly. Continuing with this year’s Universal Studios Florida retro attraction collection, a new series of Christmas ornaments has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, celebrating both classic and extinct attractions such as Back to the Future: The Ride, Jaws, E.T. Adventure, and Kongfrontation. Kongfrontation Ornament – $18.00 … Read more
It’s only been a few days since we last checked in on TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, but the coaster always has something new for us to look at. Additional supports have been added around the track for the installation of the illuminated canopy. A huge crane currently towers over the coaster’s show … Read more
Another clue that Disneyland won’t be ready for opening for some time shows up on the video screens at the ticket booths. The screens now read “Downtown Disney District” instead of Disneyland, as they did in weeks prior. If we didn’t know better, we might wonder when Disneyland became Downtown Disney District? One of the … Read more
Lately, new music has been pumping through the speakers in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom. Recently Adventureland received a melodic makeover with new background music loops near the entrance and throughout the land, including near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Now, Caribbean Plaza, by the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, also debuts completely new background music … Read more
Many of the second-story windows at Universal Studios theme parks pay tribute to the behind-the-scenes contributors who created and supported the entertainment magic. A new window featuring Kern Studios found its place on the second story of Pantages Theatre at Universal Studios Florida. The theatre currently features Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show. The window honors … Read more
We’ve got good news for guests currently at Walt Disney World trying to enjoy their holiday amidst the crowds. Park hours have been extended at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on October 11 and 12, so you have even more time to enjoy these parks. Park hours for the following two days are as … Read more
Marceline’s Confectionery is the one-stop shop for sweets in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. From handmade candies and baked goods to park favorites like Mickey Premium Bars and Main Street Popcorn Company Caramel Corn, this sweet spot has it all. And at Halloween time, the treats turn spooky to get into the … Read more
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk is opening earlier in the day on weekends. Previously, the restaurant was opening at 4:00 PM every day. Now, guests visiting CityWalk on Saturday and Sunday can visit Toothsome as early as 11:00 AM. The restaurant is also offering its full menu again. Check … Read more
H&M has a new collection of Fantasia-themed apparel featuring Sorcerer Mickey! The collection includes two fleece hoodies and two printed graphic t-shirts, perfect for visiting the parks or staying home. Sorcerer Mickey Fleece Hoodie – $39.99 AOP Sorcerer Mickey Fleece Hoodie – $39.99 Black Sorcerer Mickey T-Shirt – $17.99 Pink Sorcerer Mickey T-Shirt – $17.99 … Read more
With a full COVID-19 testing site coming soon, Disneyland Resort is now offering free testing to Cast Members. Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Pamela Hymel said in a statement, “We have finalized a plan for all working Cast Members of the Disneyland Resort to have access to free, easily accessible testing options.” Cast Members can … Read more
Who’s ready for round two? Our first Geekly Trivia such a hit, that we thought we’d do it all over again, only now with a sinister twist! This time around, we will be testing your knowledge of all the best parts of the Halloween season. So study up, and get ready to answer questions on … Read more