The Corkcicle kiosk at Disney Springs has two new bags and a new tumbler inspired by Darth Vader and Grogu from “Star Wars.” The items arrive just in time for May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. Darth Vader Corkcicle Sling – $69.95 The sling bags are designed to hold your favorite Corkcicle bottle or … Read more
The first merchandise honoring the 90th birthday of Donald Duck has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. We found an ornament in Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe and a puzzle in Star Traders at Magic Kingdom. Donald Duck 90th Birthday Ornament – $26.99 The tag of the ornament is blue with white lines inspired by Donald’s … Read more
Crews have started to refresh the painted sun mural around the entrance to the “Tangled”-inspired women’s restroom in Magic Kingdom. “Tangled” Restrooms The restrooms are located in Fantasyland, next to Peter Pan’s Flight and “it’s a small world.” A swirling pink and purple mural features floral elements and golden suns. It curves around the entrance … Read more
During a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, there were some notable progress updates around the Fast & Furious roller coaster construction since our last report. Fast & Furious Roller Coaster Construction The new rollercoaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood is themed to “Fast & Furious” and will be a “drifting” coaster. Approaching the construction … Read more
The Disney Vacation Club tower under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort now has a porte-cochère. DVC Tower Construction The porte-cochère is on the east side of the tower facing the Walt Disney World Monorail track. It’s a square shape jutting out of the building from its main entrance. The porte-cochère features trios of columns … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting auditions from the general public for Halloween Horror Nights 33. Public Auditions Live for Halloween Horror Nights 33 Universal previously posted only internal auditions for the annual event. The audition posting is for Scareactors, stilt walkers, and puppeteers. The submission deadline is midnight EST on May 31, 2024. Interested … Read more
Critter Country has closed as of May 1, 2024 to make way for new shops themed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We toured the Disneyland area on its final day of operation. The Briar Patch The Briar Patch, the former Splash Mountain gift shop, has been open during the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction, but will be … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the World Famous Studio Tour, and we have a full look at all the special merchandise. The merchandise displays are even decorated to look like the retro red and white Glamor Trams. Hoodie – $60 This pullover hoodie is a teal color. It has a large … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced four new flavored croissants will be available throughout the resort this month. New Croissants The Lemon Meringue croissant will be at World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort starting today. It will be at Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort starting May 8 and Landscape of Flavors … Read more
Airbnb announced a new type of experience called “Icons,” including destinations inspired by “Up,” “X-Men ’97,” and “Inside Out 2.” Disney Airbnb Icons Airbnb describes Icons as “a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more.” “Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in … Read more
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Disneyland Resort has several special menu items. Now available at The Tropical Hideaway is the DOLE Whip Pineapple Ginger Mint Float. Disney also announced The Tropical Hideaway would be getting Shrimp & Chive Potstickers but Cast Members told us that was a mistake. DOLE Whip … Read more
Chairs have returned to the bar of the Tune-In Lounge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When the lounge reopened in 2021, following COVID-19 closures, it had no seating. Some chairs returned soon after but none were bar height. In 2022, Disney installed a foot bar on the front of the counter. Tune-In Lounge Now guests can … Read more
Walt Disney World has adjusted its RV and golf cart policies for Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Fort Wilderness Policy Updates RVs Policy Guests can rent an RV from one of several Disney Featured Providers. When renting, guests do not need to be present when the equipment is delivered to the resort. The provider will … Read more
Disney has released a full food guide to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, a new Disney Cruise Line destination in The Bahamas opening on June 6. Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Food & Beverage Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is being built with and will be serviced with sustainable practices in mind. Disney … Read more
Complimentary UOAP buttons have returned to Universal Orlando Resort with the first celebrating 25 years of Universal Islands of Adventure. The button is available as part of Passholder Bonus Benefits this month. New UOAP Button Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can pick up the button at Five & Dime in Universal Studios Florida from park open … Read more
For V.I.PASSHOLDER Days at Walt Disney World, Restaurant Marrakesh has become an exclusive Passholder lounge. Restaurant Marrakesh Passholder Lounge Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion has not operated as a restaurant since 2020. Since then, it has been used as an open seating area and as the Florida Blue Medicare Lounge. It will be open as a … Read more