Universal has added scaffold towers throughout Universal Studios Florida to support future Halloween Horror Nights 33 decorations. They’ve also started preparing the former Fear Factor stage for the likely return of “Nightmare Fuel.” Scaffolding Towers There are two scaffolding towers in the park’s Hollywood section. Both sit on black wooden boxes, with no decorations yet. … Read more
A chic new Loungefly ear headband with a removable Minnie Mouse bow is now available at Walt Disney World. Black Loungefly Ear Headband w/Removable Bow – $44.99 The exterior of the headband, the ears, and the bow are made of black pleather. The ears and bow have a woven pattern. The bow is thin with … Read more
A new souvenir balloon featuring “Play in the Park” artwork is available at Walt Disney World Resort. ‘Play in the Park’ Balloon – $22 Like most Disney Parks balloons, this one is double-layered so it has a dimensional effect. The interior balloon is white while the exterior is translucent. The design includes a blue version … Read more
The Walt Disney Company is under fire from conservatives after a video surfaced featuring Michael Giordano, Disney’s Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, talking about diversity hiring. The video was originally shared on X by James O’Keefe, founder of the far-right group Project Veritas, and circulated by conservative media. In the video, Giordano is speaking … Read more
The Play Disney Parks app now has an achievement for guests who ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Achievement The new achievement is called “Mardi Gras Maven.” It is automatically unlocked when you ride the attraction. Guests who haven’t ridden Tiana’s Bayou Adventure can see the icon in black and white, … Read more
The Henson family is in the process of selling the historic Jim Henson Company Lot, which was originally Charlie Chaplin Studios. Jim Henson Company Selling Studios The sale is “part of a much longer-term strategy to have The Jim Henson Company and our renowned Burbank-based Jim Henson’s Creature Shop under one roof, which is not … Read more
Disney has removed several items and added new dishes to the Columbia Harbour House menu at Magic Kingdom. Columbia Harbour House Menu The most notable update is the removal of the fan-favorite hushpuppies. They are no longer included with any meals or sold as an individual side. The New England Shrimp Boil, Sea Captain’s Fish … Read more
A new, retro-inspired Tomorrowland bucket hat, featuring the attraction pattern seen on previous merchandise, is now available at Magic Kingdom, as is a Space Mountain keychain. We found them for sale in Tomorrowland Launch Depot. Reversible Tomorrowland Bucket Hat – $34.99 The bucket hat has a faded light blue and orange design featuring several Tomorrowland … Read more
We got our first look at Annual Passholder exclusive merchandise for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the new tile on the Morocco fountain was revealed, and a soft opening date was announced for Din Tai Fung — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, June 21, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more
A new “Feel Like Peter Pan” merchandise collection is coming to Disney Store Japan on July 5, 2024. The collection includes many of the film’s main characters but features Michael’s teddy bear and Nana, the Darling family’s dog. ‘Feel Like Peter Pan’ Collection Nana Pochette – ¥3,300 This bag is a Nana plush complete with … Read more
Construction work is underway on the Test Track reimagining in EPCOT. The ride closed on June 17 to get its second major update, this one inspired by World of Motion, which Test Track replaced. Test Track Construction Construction walls are in front of the Test Track building in World Discovery. They feature the ride’s new … Read more
Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland may open before the official start of Halloween Time at the resort. Haunted Mansion Holiday Returning Disney announced this week that the holiday overlay of Haunted Mansion will return for Halloween Time with only a virtual queue due to ongoing work on the attraction’s grounds. This will be the first … Read more
While Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a week away from opening at Magic Kingdom, it’s still under construction at Disneyland. More details have been added to the attraction’s facade since our last update. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Scaffolding and tarps peek out over Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction walls. Most of Critter Country is closed for construction … Read more
The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom is now surrounded by scaffolding that’s covered in beige scrim. Construction walls went up earlier this week and the scaffolding sits behind them. The Plaza Restaurant Refurbishment The scaffolding is presumably for standard repainting and refurbishment of the restaurant’s exterior. There are no signs of actual construction work yet. … Read more
Since our last look at the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, crews have created a concrete path next to the tower and added more balcony railings. The new DVC destination is called the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. DVC Island Tower Construction On the Monorail side of … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced new and returning Stitch-inspired treats that will be available next week for Experiment 626 Day (June 26). 626 Day Treats The new Experiment 626 Éclair will be at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. It’s a passion fruit and mango éclair. It will be available from June 23 through 30. The … Read more