Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure is gearing up to reopen its doors after being closed for refurbishment since June 2023. Not only will it open with a mobile order pick-up window, but we also got a look at what some of the new menu items will look like. … Read more
A police detective from Brookline, Massachusetts was arrested at EPCOT on January 30, 2024 after allegedly hitting a sheriff’s deputy who was investigating reports of the detective pushing a security guard. Police Detective Arrested at EPCOT According to the report from NBC10 Boston, Detective Duane Arthur Danforth, 38, was off-duty at Walt Disney World when … Read more
Crew members were working on and inside the rockwork of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland when we visited this week. A month ago, the Tiana’s Foods water tower was installed outside the attraction. Construction at Disneyland is running a few months behind construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, where Splash Mountain closed in … Read more
The Golden Horseshoe at Disneyland has three seasonal menu items currently available: Buffalo Sauce Chicken Tenders, Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders, and Pibb Xtra Float. Golden Horseshoe The Golden Horseshoe is located in Frontierland and opens at 10 a.m. daily for lunch and dinner. Buffalo Sauce Chicken Tenders – $12.49 Chicken Tenders tossed in Buffalo Sauce, … Read more
The reopening date for Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Park has been shifted as refurbishment work continues on the attraction. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment The Astro Orbitor webpage previously indicated the ride would reopen on March 8, 2024. There are now no operating hours listed for Astro Orbitor until March 15. The ride closed for refurbishment in … Read more
While most of the scaffolding has been removed from Hotel du Canada in the Canada Pavilion of EPCOT, work is not yet complete on the refurbishment of the building. Canada Pavilion Construction Since work began last summer, construction walls have blocked access to most of the upper area of the Canada Pavilion. Northwest Mercantile and … Read more
One of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival butterfly topiaries has arrived at the International Gateway. The topiary’s arrival follows the installation of the Tinker Bell topiary and set up of the Prehistoric Garden. Butterfly Topiary at International Gateway The giant butterfly topiary faces the waterway running between the International Gateway and the France … Read more
runDisney has released course maps and more details about the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, which will be from February 22 through 25, 2024. Disney Princess 5K The 5K will be from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 23. All this weekend’s races start and finish in the EPCOT parking lot. Disney Princess … Read more
A new temporary EPCOT directional sign has been installed on the World Showcase bridge, likely ahead of a permanent sign being installed. EPCOT Directional Sign The sign is at the start of the bridge in World Celebration, in front of planters. It’s on the type of box that usually hides pavement construction during the day. … Read more
A “new” treat is coming to ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in honor of the Oscars. The Toffee and Coconut Blondie is actually the 50th anniversary Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie — which never left Disney’s Hollywood Studios after “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” ended. Toffee and Coconut Blondie The Disney Eats Instagram shared that … Read more
Refurbishment work has moved to the front of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom. Scrim went up on the back of the shop in late December. These are now gone, with scrim blocking the small courtyard in front of the store instead. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Refurbishment Scrim and rolling planters were previously in … Read more
Disney has updated the lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the upcoming EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Newly added to the schedule since we first posted about this year’s concert series are Casting Crowns, Fonseca, and Sister Hazel, while Funkafield and The Female Collective have swapped dates. Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup … Read more
shopDisney is officially dropping the brand name they first introduced in 2017 and reverting back to the Disney Store name. shopDisney Becoming Disney Store We first reported this story on February 1 and shopDisney has since confirmed the change. On a shopDisney Guest Services webpage, they state, “Disney-owned shops, ecommerce, shop-in-shops, and outlets are coming … Read more
A new Minnie Mouse Lug bag is now available in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. It matches the Italy Lug backpack and other merchandise we’ve found recently. Italy Minnie Mouse Lug Bag – $60 The small bag is red with three zip pockets. A large patch of Minnie Mouse wearing an Italy flag bow (striped … Read more
Disneyland Resort shared in their Instagram story that the winners of Super Bowl LVIII will visit the theme parks on Monday, February 12. Super Bowl LVIII The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will face off in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11. It’s a tradition for the Super Bowl winners to then visit … Read more
Disney has updated the booking and opening schedule for the new DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The opening date of July 1 has been confirmed to be for Loop 1, with other loops set to open later this year. Booking windows for DVC members and Annual Passholders were also announced: The new … Read more