Black Spire Outpost, part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland park, has made its in-universe on-screen debut. Black Spire Outpost’s On-Screen Debut The Outpost was featured in two episodes of “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,” part of the latest release batch. Though this is the first time Black Spire Outpost … Read more
Bard the droid has arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland to present the “Fire of the Rising Moons” fireworks show. The show has been running since early April, but Bard didn’t make his debut until Friday, May 24. Bard in ‘Fire of the Rising Moons’ Bard is a modified R1-series droid. Guests can … Read more
The refurbishment of the Galactic Gateway stage in Magic Kingdom is now complete. The Tomorrowland venue has been blocked off for repainting and maintenance since early March. Galactic Gateway Refurbishment Rolling planters are gone from around the stage, indicating work is done. The stage has a fresh new blue and silver color scheme. For comparison, … Read more
After debuting at Disney California Adventure for Pixar Fest 2024, the talking Dug character has unexpectedly arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This version of Dug from “Up” can actually talk to guests, reciting some of his famous quotes from the Pixar film. Talking Dug The talking Dug character is roaming Discovery Island instead of appearing … Read more
After being removed and replaced with shrubs earlier this week, the entrance gates for the Mirabel meet and greet at Magic Kingdom are back. Mirabel Meet and Greet Gates The gates were gone as of Thursday, May 23. Crews had placed a series of rolling planters around the Fairytale Garden entrance instead. As of Sunday, … Read more
Main Street Confectionery Cast Members at Magic Kingdom are the latest to switch to new costumes made of recyclable materials. Main Street Confectionery Cast Member Costumes The new costumes are mostly blue and yellow. One combination is a pinstriped blue top, a yellow vest, a yellow bowtie, and gray pants. The other combo is a … Read more
Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman passes away, “Fantasmic!” returned with an updated finale (and no dragon), Disney released a Stanley-inspired Pirates of the Caribbean tumbler, crews added foliage to the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure entrance, and “Inside Out 2” is expected to have a big box office — all this and more in today’s daily recap … Read more
While Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a month away from opening at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland version still has a few months of construction to go. This week, we noticed more flowers and foliage on the ride’s façade. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Several crew members were on or around the ride flume on this side … Read more
Crews are constructing a new building on the Universal Studios Florida lagoon, presumably for the upcoming “CineSational” lagoon show. Universal Studios Florida ‘CineSational’ Lagoon Show Structure Earlier this month, we saw a new platform in this section of the lagoon, located in front of the Starbucks in the park’s New York area. Several crew members … Read more
A lawsuit filed in Orange County, FL alleges that Walt Disney World Resort failed “to warn of any dangerous conditions about which it knew or should have known about” on the Humunga Kowabunga waterslide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. The “dangerous conditions” alleged in the suit are that there are “no lifeguards at the end of … Read more
Five months ago, foundation work had begun on the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland. Now, the skeleton of a large circular building is taking shape. New Space Mountain Construction Behind the current ride, a patch of land has been set aside for the new attraction. Three cranes tower over the new structure. One side … Read more
Peter Parker has crafted a new Spider-Bot for Pride Month 2024. This limited-release Pride Spider-Bot is available from WEB Suppliers in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure and on DisneyStore.com. Pride Month Spider-Bot – $29.99 The bot has a black base. Each leg is a different color of the rainbow pride flag: red, orange, yellow, … Read more
Crew members are hard at work on the grounds expansion coming to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park. Haunted Mansion Construction Update We got a look at the construction updates going on in the Haunted Mansion queue area while riding the Mark Twain River Boat. The walled-off construction area begins right up against Tiana’s Palace … Read more
Richard M. Sherman, Disney Legend and half of the prolific songwriting team of the Sherman Brothers, passed away Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. He was 95. Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (who passed away in 2012) composed music and lyrics for a number of theme park attractions around … Read more
A new Bicoastal Adventures pin inspired by Astro Orbitor (or Astro Orbiter) is now available at Disneyland Resort. These pins celebrate attractions at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. We found it at 20th Century Music Company on Main Street, U.S.A. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Astro Orbitor Pin – $19.99 Like all Bicoastal Adventures … Read more
The former Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf Shop stores in Universal CityWalk Orlando have been completely gutted just a month after they permanently closed. Cinnabon & Quiet Flight Demolition The front walls of both storefronts are gone. Only a sliver of white and aqua paneling remains on the former Cinnabon façade. When we checked earlier … Read more