“The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be the first “Star Wars” film to be shot in California with a $21,755,000 tax credit. ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Production The tax credit is one of the biggest in the California Film Commission’s program history, topping the $20.8 million that “Captain Marvel” was awarded seven years ago, Deadline states. … Read more
Crews continue to paint the new DVC tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is scheduled to open this year. Polynesian DVC Tower Construction On the lagoon side of the tower, crews have painted more of the walls on the north wing and begun to paint the south wing. The north wing is surrounded by … Read more
Seven new Disney characters shoulder plush, Disney says the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is “plagued by chaos and upheaval,” new Pandora charms at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 25, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Tokyo … Read more
The Disney Ambassador Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort will debut a new breakfast takeout menu on May 15, 2024. Disney Ambassador Hotel Takeout Menu The takeout menu allows guests to order food on their phone, pick it up, and bring it to their hotel room. The current breakfast menu on the Tokyo Disney Resort website … Read more
UPDATE: Criminal Case Dismissed by State Attorney On December 6, 2024, we were notified that the criminal case against Michael James Geary has been dropped, by means of a Nolle Prosequi filing by Florida State Attorney Andrew Asher Bain. A Nolle Prosequi means that the plaintiff, in this case the State of Florida, has decided … Read more
The new Soarin’ Bicoastal Adventures pin is now available at Disneyland Resort after we first found it at Walt Disney World. This series of pins honors attractions that exist at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, with the first being inspired by Space Mountain. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Soarin’ Pin – $19.99 The pin … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is taking contractor bids for a project involving remodeling and demolition at Chez Alcatraz in Universal Studios Florida. Chez Alcatraz Remodel The call for bids describes a “remodel of an existing kiosk” and names Chez Alcatraz. It lists demolition, concrete work, millwork, carpentry, drywall work, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and more. Details … Read more
Join us live tonight, Sunday, February 25th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We are updating you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney … Read more
Disney has filed a new Motion for Injunctive Relief in which they say the first year of Governor DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has been “plagued by chaos and upheaval.” Disney Says CFTOD is ‘Plagued by Chaos and Upheaval’ The motion comes amid Disney’s lawsuit against the CFTOD claiming the District has not … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has been looking to cut costs and increase profits a lot lately and another price increase has quietly happened around the attractions. Universal Orlando has raised the prices for locker rentals at all of their attractions around the resort by $1. Prices Raised for Locker Rentals at Attractions Several attractions at the … Read more
Several new shoulder plush are coming soon to Tokyo Disney Resort. The Tokyo Disney Resort website lists new Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Squirt (“Finding Nemo”) shoulder plush available starting on March 21, 2024. Mickey Shoulder Plush – ¥2,200 Each plush appears to be lying on their stomach, with clips on their hands … Read more
With the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival only days away, the United Kingdom Pavilion’s English Tea Garden and Shakespeare Garden are being installed. English Tea Garden EPCOT’s World Showcase will be home to a number of Global Gardens for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs from February 28 to May 27. … Read more
Pandora has released three new charms inspired by Sorcerer Mickey, Mickey lollipops, and Spider-Man at Walt Disney World this week. New Pandora Charms We found the charms at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Port of Entry in EPCOT is also a Pandora jewelry location and there is a Pandora store in Disney Springs. Sorcerer Mickey … Read more
Skull Island: Reign of Kong has gotten a major update and is no longer in 3D. The attraction, located at Universal Islands of Adventure, has been a 3D attraction since it opened back in 2016. Now, the film portions of the attraction have become 2D and no longer require 3D glasses, like the version used … Read more
A new Disney Visa discount for lightsabers at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the voice of Rod Serling from Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Returns, new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind merchandise — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 24, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney … Read more
Butterfly Landing, the butterfly garden for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden is getting ready for its 2024 opening. EPCOT Butterfly Garden Signs are up, and florals are ready to be planted at Butterfly Landing, presented by AdventHealth. Located in World Nature near Imagination!, Butterfly Landing gives guests the chance to enter a butterfly garden … Read more