As the refurbishment of Test Track continues, walls have been installed outside the attraction to obstruct work. Our reporters noticed the new walls today, which make it seem as though the refurbishment will be extensive. A sign placed in front of the attraction warns guests that Test Track is closed (if the walls weren’t enough … Read more
Today, we saw quite a lot of progress has been made to the exterior of Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. Tables and chairs have even arrived! Let’s take a look at what’s new. The area is starting to look like a real restaurant, with windows and paint wrapping up. The windows look great! … Read more
This morning, we saw that the Guest Experience Team is now at EPCOT in two locations. A Cast Member is available on each end of the construction walls at Future World, before you reach the breezeways. Here’s the podium at Future World West. And here’s a Cast Member at Future World East. We saw the Cast … Read more
Greetings from Disney Springs! It’s a beautiful day to explore our favorite place to shop and eat. Let’s see what’s going on! There’s SO MUCH construction happening on Disney Springs’ West Side. The walkway has been narrowed as construction walls now encompass sections of it. The new restaurant City Works Eatery & Pour House seems ready … Read more
How Do You Do? If you’re a fan of Splash Mountain, you’re probably anxiously waiting the attraction’s return. Its annual refurbishment, which was announced in October of last year, continues to flow along as significant exterior work is performed. The temporary closure began January 6 and will allow for cleaning and repairs to ride and show elements … Read more
While we all love Disney Parks, the fact is they are businesses. Of course, businesses need to make money to sustain themselves, and provide us with better Guest experiences. The Oriental Land Company, owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, is no exception. But it may have been a tough year for OLC this year, … Read more
In just the last few days, both Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland have closed in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. While Coronavirus concerns haven’t reached that level in the U.S., a far greater number of Disneyland guests than usual have been seen taking precautions against contagions. Our reporters have seen quite a few … Read more
Just minutes before Hong Kong Disneyland was set to open for the day, Twitter users reported the park is closed due to the coronavirus. #hkdisneyland also closing until further notice in prevention of the disease spreading. #hkdl #disney pic.twitter.com/c0MYorGonq — Rina Disney (@hkdlfan) January 26, 2020 @hkdfan shared a screenshot from the park app, which … Read more
Until February 14, the splashing Grizzly River Run whitewater raft ride at Disney California Park is undergoing refurbishment. We stopped by today to check on the progress. As we approached, we saw the Grizzly River Run grizzly bear peeking out and still there to greet us. The ride has been tamed, as it is totally … Read more
As part of my daily routine, I love to play Disney Parks music. Today, I decided to start my morning by listening to the sounds of the World Showcase. As soon as each song started, I was immediately swept away to the part of the world featured in the track. And as I moved through the … Read more
The pink Minnie Mouse ear headband featuring blooming peonies that brightened our day at Disneyland is now available at Walt Disney World! We can see ourselves putting on a pair of these while relaxing on a golden afternoon amongst the flowers, “Alice in Wonderland” style. The headband mimics mouse ears by featuring large pink peonies sitting atop … Read more
Hooray for Hollywood! We’re back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for another day of excitement. As usual, there’s quite a crowd of people waiting to enter the park and attempt to get a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Boarding Groups opened just before 7 a.m. By 7:03, all initial boarding groups were … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful day here at Walt Disney World. We’re ready to make our way around Disney Springs for some afternoon shopping. Let’s see what’s new. City Works is getting closer to opening. Rolling planters have gone up in place of the construction walls, and we can get a little peek through the window. … Read more
The Downtown Disney District sign removed from the district in April 2019 has returned — but with a new identity, new location and much more classic look. The updated sign is located at Disneyland Resort’s Toy Story Parking Area. The sign has a new dark mint paint job and a gold and blue Disneyland resort … Read more
French hard cider will be on the menu at Creperie de Paris, according to the L’Artisan Des Glaces’ Instagram page. @artisandesglace posted this photo as the restaurant tested a variety of hard ciders, including one from Louis Raison. This gives as yet another hint that the restaurant will be truly authentic, as the Brittany region of … Read more
After the former Settlement playground at Fort Wilderness was enveloped in the ongoing construction work for Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge, kids were left without an official place to play. However, that all changed when this new playground that was recently unveiled. Previously, this area was closed off with green construction fencing. Now, newly planted … Read more