Get ready for a blockbuster summer at the Universal Orlando Resort. It appears that a new parade, lagoon show, and more new experiences are coming soon. Universal Orlando has just shared a photo of a stack of VHS tapes that hint at some of this summer’s new offerings. Universal Orlando Teases Summer Entertainment There are … Read more
MISSION, creators of wearable cooling solutions, signed a multi-year contract with runDisney and is an official sponsor for the 2024 Springtime Surprise Weekend. Mission and runDisney Partnership MISSION will showcase products at runDisney race weekends at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They will also offer their Original Cooling Towel to participants at the … Read more
Walt Disney World’s Monorail Peach has received a minor refurbishment, getting new black deltas along its exterior. Walt Disney World Monorail Peach The deltas are on the peach stripe running around the Monorail. There’s one on each side of each car. Monorail Peach received a major refurbishment in 2020 but did not get the delta … Read more
Disney shared a new look at the Signature Suites in the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, which are inspired by “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Tangled,” and “Frozen.” The Disneyland Hotel reopened earlier this year following a royal reimagining. Disneyland Hotel Signature Suites Disney Parks Blog spoke to Imagineer Sophie Coudré about the … Read more
Club runDisney announced in an email to members that they are changing the dates of membership next year. Club runDisney Update The Club runDisney membership program gives runners access to special perks and rewards for one year. It’s available at three different levels — Silver Membership ($279), Gold Membership ($613), and Platinum Membership ($959). Beginning in … Read more
To celebrate the grand opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, the park is celebrating in classic Tokyo Disney style with an incredible popcorn bucket. Fantasy Springs ‘Peter Pan’ Popcorn Bucket The popcorn bucket features the top of Big Ben, but also features scenes from Never Land, including Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, and Tick-Tock the … Read more
The Anaheim City Council approved the DisneylandForward project in a vote on Tuesday evening. DisneylandForward Approved in First City Council Vote The motion to approve DisneylandForward in this first vote passed with 7 votes in favor and 0 votes opposed. Though they approved the proposal during Tuesday’s meeting, they will vote on the project once … Read more
Disabled people speak out against Disney’s announced changes to the Disability Access Service, the U.S. Coast Guard conducts a medivac of a pregnant passenger aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, and Walt Disney World teases a new Stitch Annual Passholder magnet — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. … Read more
Two U.S. Representatives are concerned about the joint sports streaming venture announced by Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery earlier this year. U.S. Representative Share Concerns Over Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Streaming Venture Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D.-NY), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D.-Texas) sent a letter to … Read more
Four years after permanently closing the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, Disney has begun to remove some of the building’s theming. NBA Experience Construction The NBA Experience took over what was previously DisneyQuest. As the NBA Experience, the building featured a wave of large silver panels across the roof’s edge. These began on the corner … Read more
Crews have blocked off an area of West Side surface parking at Disney Springs for the upcoming “Disney Dreams That Soar” drone show. Drone Show Staging Area The staging area is in the corner of the Strawberry parking lot highlighted in yellow on the above screenshot from My Disney Experience. Traffic cones redirect drivers around … Read more
Disabled people are speaking out against Disney’s announced changes to the Disability Access Service (DAS) via the “DAS Defenders” coalition. DAS Defenders Reject Disability Access Service Changes The coalition, comprised of over 140 individuals from the disabled community and their supporters, wrote in a letter to Disney that they are “deeply concerned about the recent … Read more
One of the most infamous rides at the Universal Orlando Resort has been confirmed to be closing later this summer. Fast and Furious: Supercharged, located at Universal Studios Florida, will close temporarily starting in August and remain closed throughout the Halloween Horror Nights season. Fast and Furious: Supercharged Closing According to the Universal Studios Florida … Read more
The main entrance to The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Islands of Adventure is closed and surrounded by construction walls — again. Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Construction The entrance was last blocked off in January. Blue construction walls once again surround the façade. Signs attached to the walls point guests to the temporary entrance. The … Read more
Disney has launched MyDisney — a new website that allows users to manage their Disney account on one landing page. MyDisney The new unified login experience is available at my.disney.com. Previously, users could use the same login across different Disney websites. This update expands that to all websites owned by Disney and means users will see … Read more
Disney filed new permits for updates to the Meadow Recreation Area at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Fort Wilderness Meadow Recreation Area Construction The permits, filed with the South Florida Water Management District, indicate Disney will remove the beach volleyball court and disc golf area. In the space, they will build a new 5,530-square-foot … Read more