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The interactive drums in Pandora – The World of “Avatar” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been cleaned (or replaced) once again. Pandora Interactive Drums Refurbished We noticed the refurbished drums during our Thursday trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. All of the tops of the drums have either been replaced or thoroughly cleaned. The drum tops are … Read more
New York Comic Con will host a panel about Epic Universe, the new Universal Orlando Resort theme park scheduled to open in 2025. NYCC Epic Universe Panel New York Comic Con (NYCC) is October 17 through 20, 2024 at the Javits Center. The Universal panel is “Universal Epic Universe: The Creation of Universal’s Game-Changing New … Read more
Disneyland Paris has announced a new restaurant, Casa Giulia, set to open in Disney Village in 2026. Casa Giulia Restaurant Coming to Disney Village This new restaurant will have “an exclusive concept specially designed for Disney Village and aimed at Italian food lovers.” Casa Giulia is being developed under a new agreement between Disneyland Paris … Read more
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has returned to EPCOT for 2024 with new prizes available for guests to earn. Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit 2024 at EPCOT Guests can purchase their game board and stickers for $9.99 at select EPCOT locations: Though not on Walt Disney World’s list, we got ours from Gateway Gifts at the front of the … Read more
A new rumor indicates that the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A. to make way for Pueblo Esperanza, the new Tropical Americas land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will begin before this holiday season. DinoLand U.S.A. Phased Closure According to WDWMagic, sources expect DinoLand U.S.A. to begin its phased closure plans before the 2024 holiday season to … Read more
A second themed water bottle filling station has been installed at Disneyland, this time themed to the willy nilly silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh. Winnie the Pooh Water Bottle Station We first spotted the new station during a visit to Disneyland Park on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The station itself is a bright blue … Read more
Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her role as Professor McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” films and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” has passed away. She was 89 years old. Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away According to Deadline, Smith’s passing was confirmed by her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. In a statement to UK … Read more
Following Hurricane Helene passing through Florida yesterday, September 26, Universal Orlando Resort has resumed normal operations. Universal Orlando After Hurricane Helene Universal Orlando Resort updated guests via posts on X from the official resort account as well as the account for Halloween Horror Nights regarding operations today, Friday, September 27: Our hearts are with all … Read more
Walt Disney World has resumed normal operations following Hurricane Helene making landfall last night, Thursday, September 26, 2024. Walt Disney World After Hurricane Helene The advisory at the top of the Walt Disney World website (and on the My Disney Experience app) currently reads: Walt Disney World is currently operating under normal conditions; however some … Read more
Walt Disney World tours were uncanceled amid Hurricane Helene weather, Disney Wonder canceled an upcoming South Pacific stop due to civil unrest, and Hurricane Helene puts Disney World and Universal Orlando under a Tornado Watch — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more
Just days after being arrested and dragged out of Disney California Adventure Park for lying about her kid’s ages, Jessica Diaz has responded via TikTok and announced her intentions to sue Disneyland. (via OC Register) Arrested Mom Threatens to Sue Disneyland Jessica Diaz, the woman who was arrested and dragged out of Disney California Adventure … Read more
Shanghai Disneyland shared a first look at character costumes for Halloween Time 2024, including what Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps will wear for the first-ever “Howl-o-ween” Festival in Zootopia. Zootopia “Howl-o-Ween” Festival Nick will be dressed as a Tiger Dancer while Judy is in a Gazelle costume for the “Howl-o-ween” Festival. Other “Zootizens” will celebrate … Read more
The Scary Teddy popcorn bucket, which has been available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World since September 2, 2024, and a Madame Leota straw clip will be available at Disneyland Resort in October. Scary Teddy Popcorn Bucket & Madame Leota Straw Clip The Scary Teddy popcorn bucket, inspired by the toy seen … Read more
I hope everyone is staying safe out there. Today, I braved Hurricane Helene and spent the morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There wasn’t much going on due to the weather, but the soggy morning did lead to low crowds. Disney’s Animal Kingdom When I got to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning … Read more
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