The floating candelabra has returned to the Endless Hallway scene inside The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World. Floating Candelabra Returns The floating candelabra, which was removed from The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom back in January of 2024 made its return five months later. The candelabra can be see floating at the back of … Read more
Work on the World Celebration flex space has continued, with signs that a shaded area is on the way. World Celebration Flex Space Construction The flex space, which is located next to the Imagination! Pavilion, seemed nearly complete just a few days ago, but recent construction has added support poles for what will likely be … Read more
There’s a new mural in progress and a newly added wait time sign outside of E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida. E.T. Adventure Updates Framing for a wait time sign has been added to the new E.T. Adventure sign at Universal Studios Florida. The sign was installed after a brief refurbishment earlier this May. Just … Read more
Themed to the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction, Disney Parks will soon offer up Mama Odie’s Hot Sauce and Dooky Chase’s Restaurant seasonings for sale. Mama Odie’s Hot Sauce and Dooky Chase’s Seasonings Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Guests hoping to get a taste of New Orleans will have two new options at Walt Disney … Read more
The 2024 Summer Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida held its UOAP previews ahead of its opening this Friday, May 24, and we were there to check it out. 2024 Summer Tribute Store Tribute Store Plaza The 2024 Summer Tribute Store is themed to Tribute Store Plaza, a fictional 1980s shopping mall with three stores … Read more
Disney has filed a new Notice of Commencement to begin work on the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Notice of Commencement for Tropical Americas Expansion The Notice of Commencement, filed on May 23, 2024, is to install Walt Disney Imagineering trailers in a “backstage” area behind Kali River Rapids and Maharaja Jungle Trek … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new collection of “Moana” bags by Vera Bradley. We found the tote and sling backpack in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the regular backpack in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. ‘Moana’ Vera Bradley Collection The bags all feature the “Moana Tropical” pattern. They’re light blue with images of … Read more
The Galactic Gateway stage in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom has been undergoing refurbishment for the past few months. This included getting a new blue color scheme. Work seems almost complete and the stage’s screen was recently turned back on. Galactic Gateway Refurbishment Rolling planters surround the stage but guests can still walk through the plaza. … Read more
A new limited edition Disney Bicoastal Adventures pin celebrates Astro Orbiter (or Astro Orbitor). This pin series features attractions that exist at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. We found the new pin at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Astro Orbiter Pin – $19.99 The pin has a … Read more
Yet another haunted house has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Orlando Resort — Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America. Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America at Halloween Horror Nights 33 Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America is the fifth haunted house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 33, joining other original houses … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will feature a salute to military service, with a storyline inspired by Tiana’s father. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Military Service Storyline In “The Princess and the Frog,” Tiana’s father, James was a World War I veteran. That story will continue and expand in the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which opens at Walt … Read more
Work continues on the Epic Universe preview center in Universal CityWalk Orlando, which takes over the former Universal Legacy Store. Epic Universe Preview Center During a visit to the future site of the Epic Universe Preview Center on May 23, 2024, we noted a new screen being installed above the entrance. So far, the screen … Read more
A different set of horses has been roped off for floor work on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom, and many of the decorative panels in the ride’s central column have been removed. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Crews have been roping off ten horses — two rows of five — at a time. The floor beneath … Read more
We have a full video of the new Disney Dreams That Soar drone show, a first look at a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ball cap, and a first look at the new Fantasmic! coming to Disneyland this week — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
An LED screen has been installed above the CommuniCore Plaza stage in EPCOT ahead of the debut of “¡Celebración Encanto!” next month. CommuniCore LED Screen The screen is on the underside of the overhang, in a metal frame. Colorful flags and stage lights are also on the overhang above the stage. The screen is featured … Read more
A wall in World Celebration Gardens is uncovered, more “Encanto” decorations are up at CommuniCore Plaza, and trees have been planted in World Nature as construction continues throughout EPCOT. Celebration Garden Wall The back wall of the Celebration Garden has finally been revealed. The wall is directly behind Dreamers Point. It’s been blocked by rolling … Read more