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
Another director has stepped down from helming Marvel Studios’ “Blade” reboot, starring Mahershala Ali. ‘Blade’ Director Exits According to Deadline, the film’s (second) director, Yann Demange, has exited the reboot. He has been attached to the film since it was announced in 2019, though replaced Bassim Tariq in 2022 when the latter left the project. … Read more
On a recent visit to Disneyland Resort, we stopped by the new WonderGround Gallery location at Downtown Disney District. New WonderGround Gallery Location After closing for refurbishment in March, WonderGround Gallery has re-opened in a new location. WonderGround Gallery now takes up the retail space of California Sole, which closed last month. The interior walls … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom has held several previews before its grand opening on June 28. WDWNT’s Tom (and Eric) had the chance to ride it three times and now bring their honest review. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Honest Review First things first: this is an honest review. We’re on the Disney media list but … Read more
Several new Winnie the Pooh shirts and other merchandise have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort this month. We found most of these items in World of Disney at Disney Springs and Hundred Acre Goods at Magic Kingdom. Youth Winnie the Pooh T-Shirt – $26.99 This T-shirt is navy blue with “Pooh” across the chest. … Read more
Disney has cast 17-year-old Catherine Laga’aia from Sydney, Australia as their live-action Moana. They also announced more of the cast and that filming will start this summer. Disney Finds Live-Action Moana “I’m really excited to embrace this character because Moana is one of my favorites,” said Laga‘aia. “My grandfather comes from Fa‘aala, Palauli, in Savai‘i. … Read more
The Summer Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida has several themed treats, including the Jaws cake roll. Let’s sink our teeth in and give it a try. Jaws Cake Roll – $7 This cream soda-flavored Swiss roll is originally from Amity Landing Restaurant at Universal Studios Japan. In addition to the Tribute Store, it’s available … Read more
A new Hello Kitty Spirit Jersey inspired by the character’s classic look is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found it in Toon Extra at Universal Islands of Adventure. Hello Kitty Spirit Jersey – $80 The jersey is bright blue. Hello Kitty is pictured on the left breast in blue overalls and a yellow … Read more
On a recent visit to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we saw considerable updates to the construction of the 350 new DVC cabins. DVC Cabins at Palmetto Update On our recent walk down the Palmetto path, we discovered that green paneling had been installed on a few of the DVC cabins. This gives each cabin the … Read more
A new map-inspired popcorn bucket will be available at Tokyo Disney Resort starting on July 1, 2024. The bucket matches an upcoming collection of Tokyo Disney Resort map-inspired merchandise. Tokyo Disney Resort Map Popcorn Bucket – ¥2,600 The bucket’s lid is a textured map of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea featuring icons like Cinderella Castle … Read more
Ann Morrow Johnson has left Walt Disney Imagineering to join the architecture and design firm Gensler. Ann Morrow Johnson Leaves WDI Johnson was the Global Head of Creative Development for Imagineering. She led many projects, including the creation of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Johnson joins Gensler as Design Director and Global Entertainment Leader. She’s partnering … Read more
A series of Country Bear Vacation Jamboree merchandise will be available from Tokyo Disney Resort beginning on Thursday, June 13, in honor of the show’s return last month. The merchandise is currently only available to view in the Tokyo Disney Resort app and not on the website. Items will likely be available to purchase at … Read more
Disney Branded Television shared a host of announcements and first looks at new and renewed children’s TV shows at the Annecy Animation Festival. Disney Branded Television Announcements Announcements include new “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” shorts, new “SuperKitties” shorts, a new “Prep & Landing” special, a fifth season of “Big City Greens,” a season … Read more
A guest uses a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train water feature to fill up their water bottle, what did and didn’t happen with the EPCOT reimagining, and Disneyland Resort reportedly cutting more entertainment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Daily Recap for June 11, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more
It has been confirmed that singer-songwriter and actor Taylor Swift will not make an appearance in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Taylor Swift Not in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ The update comes exclusively from Entertainment Weekly, who were able to confirm that Swift will not be in the film releasing next month. Swift … Read more