A new Matterhorn 65th Anniversary Abominable Snowman tiki mug will be available from Trader Sam’s at Disneyland Resort on June 20. Matterhorn 65th Anniversary Abominable Snowman Tiki Mug Disney shared a glimpse at the mug on Instagram. It will come with the coconut-pineapple DOLE whip that was already available in a Matterhorn cup, honoring 65 … Read more
The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom will close permanently this month to make way for a Disney Vacation Club member lounge. Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Closing Date The final day of operation for the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade will be June 23, 2024, the Orlando Sentinel reports. After that, it will be closed for construction of … Read more
Before registration opens next month, runDisney shared details of this year’s Virtual 12Ks of Christmas, including a first look at one of the medals. runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas The runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas will be from December 1 through December 31, 2024. Last year was the first Virtual 12Ks of Christmas event. This … Read more
Disney officially dropped their federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after they and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District successfully created a new development agreement. Disney Drops Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis According to Associated Press, Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss their lawsuit on Thursday after the District’s Board of Supervisors approved … Read more
Cast Members of The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom have debuted their new costumes. Crystal Palace Cast Member Costumes The Cast Members now wear white and shades of teal. Their shirts are white. Their aprons are light teal with white trim. Their skirts and bowties are darker teal. The Cast Members previously wore yellow bases … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing a new map-inspired merchandise collection in three series. The first, inspired by two Tokyo Disneyland lands and three Tokyo DisneySea ports, will be released on July 11. New Tokyo Disney Resort Map-Inspired Merchandise This map-inspired merchandise series features Mermaid Lagoon, Mysterious Island, Mediterranean Harbor, World Bazaar, and Adventureland. The merch … Read more
A helicopter was spotted filming and/or taking photos above Walt Disney World on the morning of Thursday, June 13. Helicopter Filming at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT We spotted the helicopter with a camera mounted on its nose flying over Space Mountain. In addition to the camera on the front, a photographer was positioned at the … Read more
Among the new Pixar-inspired treats available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Annual Passholder-exclusive Lightning McQueen Ice Cream Sundae. The sundae is at Hollywood Scoops on Sunset Boulevard, around the corner from Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. Rosie’s All-American Cafe next door serves the Lightning McQueen Spare Tire. Lightning McQueen Ice Cream Sundae – $7.79 Choice … Read more
The Orange County Register has confirmed that Disney California Adventure will reduce performances of Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje and Citizens of Buena Vista Street. Disney California Adventure Entertainment Cuts The shows were both previously performed daily but will cut back on performances by 20 percent or more in July. Warriors … Read more
The Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando is now open, offering guests a first look at the upcoming theme park opening in 2025. We were able to see it for ourselves during a soft opening on Wednesday evening. Epic Universe Preview Center Opens to Guests The Preview Center takes over the space formerly … Read more
A new Disney Vacation Club member lounge will replace the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom. Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Closing According to Scott Gustin, construction on the lounge will begin this year. Disney will announce more details soon. We previously reported a rumor that the Shootin’ Arcade would close for a DVC lounge. DVC announced … Read more
UPDATE: Boarding groups 1 – 8 were called at approximately 11:40 a.m. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom is not open yet on the first day of Annual Passholder previews. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Not Open for Passholder Previews Passholders were able to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at 7 a.m. … Read more
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World has a new series of apparel by Vineyard Vines. These items are available in The Market at Ale & Compass. Yacht Club Polo Shirt – $100 This shirt is short-sleeved with a collar and three white buttons. It has thin white and blue stripes. “Disney’s Yacht Club … Read more
The lead creative behind Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser exits Imagineering, Disney casts its live-action Moana, and Tom and Eric share their honest review of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Daily Recap for January 1, 2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World … Read more
We were recently able to visit and tour Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, including a look at amenities, transportation, attractions, food, beverages, and merchandise. Join us on a tour of Disney’s newest island destination. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point joins Castaway Cay as one of the two … Read more
At their Wednesday, June 12 meeting, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors officially approved their new development agreement with Walt Disney World. District Approves Development Agreement The motion was approved and authorized unanimously by the District board. The District and Disney created the new development agreement after they settled their lawsuits against … Read more