The Briar Patch has become a swamp at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new DVC Welcome Center opened at Disney Springs, and the old lamps have returned to Colombia Harbour House — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, March 2, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney Springs New Merchandise Disneyland Resort … Read more
Starting March 7, guests at Tokyo Disney Resort will be able to purchase items from the new Balloon Series, featuring Mickey balloon merchandise. The items will be available at various stores in Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the Tokyo Disney Resort app. Sticky Set – ¥700 This sticky note set comes with four different colored … Read more
For the first time ever, Tokyo Disney Resort will host their own Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival, which will come with its own collection of exclusive merchandise. Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival Running from April 1 through June 30, the Toyko Disney Sea Food & Wine Festival will have food inspired by the … Read more
A new retro cassette ear headband themed to “Guardians of the Galaxy” has made its way to EPCOT in Walt Disney World. “Guardians of the Galaxy” Retro Cassette Ear Headband – $39.99 We found these ears at Treasures of Xandar, the gift shop for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The center of the headband … Read more
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando, claiming she sustained “traumatic brain injury” while riding the rollercoaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Geriann Clem and her husband, Richard Clem, from the Broward County area, are suing the Universal Orlando Resort as a result of her experience riding the rollercoaster Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. … Read more
During this year’s Disneyland After Dark events, Magic Key Holders can pick up a complimentary patch themed to the event. The patch for the upcoming Disney Channel Nites has been revealed. Disneyland After Dark events, including Disney Channel Nites, are not included in Magic Key Passes. Tickets must be purchased separately, and only passholders attending … Read more
Take a tour of the all-new DVC Welcome Center, Gateway to Discovery, which opened on March 2 in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Guests can find the DVC Welcome Home Center, Gateway to Discovery, in the Town Center area of Disney Springs. It is located in the former space of the Alex and Ani … Read more
The Home Depot lamps are no more. Scaffolding has come down from around the Liberty Square side of Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom, revealing the refreshed exterior and the return of the old lamps. Columbia Harbour House Refurbishment This side of the quick-service restaurant was previously entirely covered in scaffolding and scrim. The doors … Read more
Mickey head topiaries near the Mexico Pavilion are now sporting Orange Bird ear headbands for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Orange Bird Ears on Topiaries The three Mickey head topiaries were installed a few weeks ago in a flowerbed between Disney Traders and Mexico. At the time, they just had plain metal … Read more
The newly-opened Disney Vacation Club Welcome Center in Disney Springs will not be home to the much-anticipated DVC Member Lounge. According to journalist Brooke Geiger McDonald, the just-announced space on the second floor of the newly-opened Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center, Gateway to Discovery, will not be the same thing as the DVC Member … Read more
Disney Vacation Club members have a new Welcome Home Center to visit, located in Disney Springs. Opened March 2, 2024, Disney announced the new Disney Vacation Club Center, called Gateway to Discovery, via their social media channels, saying the following: We’re thrilled to announce the opening of Gateway to Discovery – A Disney Vacation Club … Read more
The Monster Makeover experience at Universal Studios Florida now offers Mardi Gras options, perfect for a parade float ride. The limited-time experience opened in early February and is located in 5 & 10. Mardi Gras Monster Makeover The Mardi Gras-inspired makeup options are in the back of the display book as options 42 through 49. … Read more
More scaffolding has been removed from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, revealing new fake foliage and moss on the façade. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mountain We previously shared a look at two new frog characters on a log behind construction walls. They’re still there, and the rest of the briar patch has been transformed into … Read more
Merchandise for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind parodying Universe of Energy was released, a new cash wrap was installed at Mickey’s of Hollywood, and Disney is hiring singers for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 1, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
Disneyland Resort is looking to buy Magic Way, a street near the resort, from the city of Anaheim so they can use the space for DisneylandForward projects. Magic Way and DisneylandForward According to Orange County Register, Anaheim residents raised concerns at a January City Council meeting about Disney purchasing and then demolishing the street. In … Read more
Disney has upgraded the spotlights for the “Happily Ever After” nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom. ‘Happily Ever After’ Spotlights The spotlights are used throughout the show, most notably at the beginning, when they swirl and shine on Cinderella Castle. In the video below, you can see the spotlights as they have looked since “Happily Ever … Read more