Calbee, Inc. has partnered with Tokyo Disney Resort to sponsor three restaurants at the resort, including two in the new Fantasy Springs port of Tokyo DisneySea. Calbee, Inc. Begins Tokyo Disney Resort Sponsorship Calbee, Inc. is a snack company with the motto “Harvest the Power of Nature.” The Oriental Land Company’s press release states that … Read more
Along with new Frontierland props, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has gained more foliage. Crew members have also been working on the queue and train station stairs. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction When we visited the construction site last Thursday, several crew members were working on the mountain, which is becoming a salt mine for the story of … Read more
New Halloween Horror Nights props adorn Five and Dime in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida, teasing announcements coming soon. The gift shop is the exit of Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show and mostly offers Universal Monsters merchandise. During the lead-up to HHN, they sell preview merch for the event. Halloween Horror Nights Props … Read more
Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now features a live musician entertaining guests with improvised, personalized songs. Restaurauntosaurus Live Musician The musician carries a guitar and sings. He appears in the mornings for approximately 30-minute sets, although showtimes are not posted publicly. He doesn’t stay in one place but wanders the restaurant to speak to different … Read more
New retro-style apparel featuring Mickey & Friends has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. We found two new sweatshirts and a new T-shirt in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Mickey & Friends Tee – $34.99 This light purple tee features nine white squares in the center. A different character is pictured in dark purple inside … Read more
Disney filed a patent for a “more aggressive” version of the Soarin’-style flying theater attraction, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular was confirmed to return to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and a new live show debuted at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, March 31, 2024. Walt Disney World … Read more
More housewares have joined the Mickey and Minnie Mouse summer merchandise collection at Walt Disney World Resort. More Summer Merchandise Featuring Mickey and Minnie We found most of the new summer merchandise items at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Plates Set – $34.99 This set includes four large Mickey-shaped plates. Each plate is a … Read more
A new Starbucks tumbler has joined the summer merchandise collection available at Disneyland Resort. We found the tumbler in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Summer Starbucks Tumbler – $44.99 The artwork on the tumbler is also featured on other merchandise in the collection. Mickey is pictured in a blue and white striped hammock … Read more
A patent filed by Disney shows how they plan to improve flying theater attractions like Soarin’ with a greater range of motion. New Soarin’ Patent Disney Imagineer Mark Sumner designed the original Soarin’ mechanism with an Erector Set. The new mechanism references Sumner’s original patent, aiming to improve upon the original design. The updated flying … Read more
After 2 years, it looks like Universal Studios Florida may finally be getting a new parade. Universal’s Superstar Parade was permanently closed back in June of 2022 to make way for a new experience, but things have remained quiet until now. Universal Orlando Resort is casting performers, including dancers and stilt walkers for a new … Read more
EPCOT Farmers Feast at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has a new menu available from March 31 through April 27. The Grilled Street Corn on the Cob has remained but the new additions are Seared Scallop and Blueberry Buckle. EPCOT Farmers Feast Menu Seared Scallop and Blueberry Buckle replace the previously available … Read more
A new live show debuted in World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT this week. “Forces of Nature by AntiGravity” features aerial acrobatic performers representing Mother Nature and different elements. Forces of Nature by AntiGravity Crew members installed a new set piece in the Inspiration Garden of World Celebration. It’s a large orb made of green poles … Read more
A walkway connecting World Nature and World Celebration near the Imagination! Pavilion of EPCOT has reopened following a month of construction. EPCOT Walkway Reopens The walkway is circled in the above map of the area. It’s a short path connected to the EPCOT rosewalk. Construction walls previously blocked the walkway but these have been removed. … Read more
Walt Disney World posted a casting call for female vocalists to portray the Sanderson Sisters in the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. Disney Casting Sanderson Sisters The Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” join Disney Villains during the show in front of Cinderella Castle three or four … Read more
Construction walls have shifted slightly during the courtyard construction at the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT. Morocco Pavilion Construction We reported a week ago on the new construction walls taking up much of the pavilion’s front courtyard. Scaffolding and scrim cover the archway entrances into the rest of the pavilion. But construction walls have been pulled … Read more
Dahlia Lounge has overhauled their menu and eliminated a guest favorite, new props are in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, and the Easter pre-parade has returned for the holiday weekend — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, March 30, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney … Read more