Today’s photo report features a whirlwind of park hopping madness that happened all before noon. I managed to rope drop Disney’s Animal Kingdom, pop over to EPCOT, and finish my morning with the droids of Hollywood since most of the stars have been booted. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wilderness Explorers, are y’all ready for a wonderful … Read more
Disney Eats has announced new and returning dishes coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland for the Batuu Harvest Festival. New and Returning Dishes for Batuu Harvest Festival Returning is the Endorian Roasted Chicken Salad. This is marinated chicken with mixed greens, roasted seasonal vegetables, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, and green curry ranch. We reviewed … Read more
Universal Aventura Hotel is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new Halloween Horror Nights 33 photo op and bar decoration. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Aventura Hotel In the lobby of the hotel is the HHN photo op. The backdrop makes it look like guests are being beamed from a field up to an … Read more
More props, set pieces, and themed elements arrive at Universal Studios Florida every day as crews continue preparing the park for Halloween Horror Nights 33. Universal Music Plaza Crews are clearing the Universal Music Plaza of anything and everything, so it can instead house a winding switchback queue. New York There are two sets of … Read more
Hello hello, it’s Nana again. Yes, this photo report covers my second day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week. Another Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today, I got a “princess parking” spot, which made me super happy. (“Princess parking” is what I call a parking spot close to the courtesy tram or the entrance.) Also, … Read more
In addition to sharing details of the hotel’s theming and dining options, Universal Orlando has released layouts of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel rooms. Standard Rooms The guest rooms of Universal Helios Grand Hotel are designed to evoke the tranquility of a blissful garden with hues of blue and purple, and impressionistic depictions of flowers … Read more
Disney Vacation Club announced that Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will feature terrace gardens. Island Tower Terrace Gardens Disney Vacation Club shared concept art of one terrace garden. These are the large open squares we’ve seen on the tower during our construction updates. The pictured terrace has a set of curved benches … Read more
Crews have begun removing the support structure for the former Test Track canopy. The canopy itself was removed in early August as part of reimagining the EPCOT attraction. Test Track Canopy Removal In late 2022, the canopy was damaged by Hurricane Ian and removed. It was replaced in March 2023 but is gone for good. Most of … Read more
After we got a glimpse at concept art during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney has officially announced the Moana splash pad and Wailulu Bar & Grill coming to Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Moana’s Voyage Splash Pad Moana’s Voyage is a new splash pad area with a … Read more
The facade for the 2024 Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store has been installed in Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store Facade As is traditional, the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store is in the park’s New York section, with guests entering through the I. Stein & Co building. The Halloween facade resembles a … Read more
The Halloween Horror Nights 33 medallion and haunted house posters have arrived at the Universal Studios Florida entrance. Halloween Horror Nights 33 Medallion & Posters The medallion hangs from the center archway of the Universal Studios Florida entrance. This year’s medallion has a stormy design with pink and blue clouds against a black background with … Read more
Universal has shared new details about Epic Universe’s in-park hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, including concept art. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Details Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be Universal Orlando’s 11th hotel but their first attached to a park. It acts as the backdrop of Celestial Park. “This hotel isn’t just theme-park-adjacent, it is at … Read more
2025 Disneyland Resort vacation packages are now on sale, Lightning Lane Premier Pass may be coming, and Bob Iger is “obsessed” with finding his successor — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Disneyland Resort The Walt Disney … Read more
Disney has shared another behind-the-scenes look at the construction of their first-ever Storyliving by Disney community, Cotino, in California’s Coachella Valley. Cotino Construction Update An all-new virtual fly-through video gives viewers a ground-level view of the neighborhood’s streetscape complete with original home designs and a colorful landscaping palette that celebrates the vibrancy of desert flora: … Read more
Disney’s All-Star Movie Resort has a new mural on the lobby wall outside World Premiere Food Court and Donald’s Double Feature. All-Star Movies Mural The mural replaces photos of movie stars from over the years, which made up the “All-Star Movie Hall of Fame.” The wall is the same blue color as before. The palm trees … Read more
TikTok user Rylie Shaw shared a video about her recent experience at Disneyland now that she no longer qualifies for the Disability Access Service (DAS). Guest With Narcolepsy Visits Disneyland Narcolepsy is a disorder that causes chronic and overwhelming drowsiness. In the video (below), Shaw explains that when she previously used DAS, she was able … Read more