CONCEPT ART: Take A Never-Before-Seen Look at The Great Muppet Movie Ride, Gonzo Pizza Parlor, & More of Muppet Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New never-before-seen details and concept art for the Muppet ride that almost was, The Great Muppet Movie Ride, has been shared online by Muppet fan website Tough Pigs. The Great Muppet Movie Ride Concept Art and Details Revealed Tough Pigs recently got in touch with one of the designers on the abandoned project, artist and … Read more

Universal Orlando Announces Passholder Night Details Including Showings of the Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle

It’s time to celebrate being a UOAP — Passholder Night returns this weekend and Universal Orlando Resort has announced new details about what will be offered during this event. Passholder Night is an exclusive after-hours event for Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders during Passholder Appreciation Days 2023. This year, Passholder Night will be at Universal’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Steel Structures Rise for Paseo and Centrico, Din Tai Fung During Downtown Disney District Reimagining at Disneyland Resort

The Downtown Disney District reimagining is still underway, and a steel structure has risen above construction walls at the site of what was previously Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar. The latter dining locations closed in April. Paseo and Centrico The construction walls advertise Paseo and Centrico from Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytan, which will take over … Read more

Ravensburger Has an Over 10-Year Disney Lorcana Plan

In new interviews, Ravensburger North America CEO Stephane Madi, Ravensburger’s global head of games Filip Francke, and Disney Lorcana co-designer Ryan Miller revealed more about the Disney Lorcana release plan following The First Chapter. The Next Decade of Disney Lorcana Madi spoke to ICv2 at Gen Con 2023 about the game and release strategy. Madi … Read more

New LEGO Marvel X-Men, Spider-Man Sets, & More Coming in 2024

Plans for a number of new Marvel themed LEGO sets coming in 2024 have leaked, according to Falconbricks on Instagram. LEGO Marvel X-Men Jet – $79.99 The Marvel X-Men Jet set is rumored to be released sometime in the first half of 2024. It will be priced at $79.99. Marvel Rocket’s Warbird – $34.99 This … Read more

Full Tiana’s Palace Menu (with Pricing) Released

After sharing a first look at some of the food that will be available at Tiana’s Palace, Disneyland Resort posted the full Tiana’s Palace menu. Here is everything you’ll be able to get, with pricing, at the new restaurant. Seasonal Offerings Lily Pad and Lotus Cup Ceramic Set – $34.99 with House-filled Beignet. Limit two … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Tiana’s Palace Interior Featuring Frogs, Lilypads, and More Details

Disneyland Resort has shared a first look inside Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland Park, which will open to guests on September 7, 2023. Tiana’s Palace Interior A blue skylight features a lilypad pattern and is lined with lights on an iron frame. Wall sconces resemble upside down lilypads, with green gems hanging from the stem. Among … Read more

FIRST LOOK at Tiana’s Palace Menu at Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort has released a first look at the Tiana’s Palace menu ahead of the restaurant’s September 7 opening. Tiana’s Palace is a reimagining of French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Tiana’s Palace Food The 7 Greens Gumbo will be a plant-based option featuring white beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice. There’s … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights 32 House Entrance Portals Arrive at Universal Studios Florida

Halloween Horror Nights 32 portals have appeared throughout Universal Studios Florida. These “portals” are near the entrances to haunted houses and other experiences. They will eventually display the house names, wait times, and warnings. Halloween Horror Nights 32 Portals The first portal we spotted is next to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and the “Minion Xing” … Read more

Disneyland Paris Hosting Annual Passholder ‘Villainous Night’ in September

Disneyland Paris is hosting the Annual Passholder-exclusive “Villainous Night” on Friday, September 29 at Disneyland Park. Villainous Night The ticketed event is for Disneyland Pass and Annual Pass members only. Tickets are €55 and nominative. Sales will open on Thursday, August 31, at 11:00 a.m. CET at this link. The Passholder will be able to … Read more

CFTOD Budgets Over $5 Million for Walt Disney World Legal Fight

A monorail glides above a fountain and flowerbed in a park, reminiscent of Disneyland's whimsy, with geometric buildings standing tall against the partly cloudy sky.

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Administrator Glen Gilzean announced in a presentation during today’s Board meeting that over $5 million would be budgeted in 2024 for their legal fight with Walt Disney World. Disney Expenses The “Disney induced expenses” come to a total of $5,070,000 in the 2024 fiscal year budget. Broken down, that … Read more

Reedy Creek Firefighters Call CFTOD Removing Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefits a ‘Low Blow’

Reedy Creek Fire Department station

During Wednesday’s Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors meeting, Reedy Creek firefighters spoke out against the District’s decision to cancel the Walt Disney World Annual Pass program and other benefits for District employees. After receiving a bill from Walt Disney World, the District released a press release calling the benefits a “scheme” … Read more

CFTOD Potentially Paying Law Professor $110,000 to Recommend District Reforms

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors may be hiring a law professor to prepare a detailed research report identifying strengths and weaknesses in the District. The proposed research project is on Wednesday’s CFTOD Board agenda as item 8.1. Professor Donald J. Kochan is Executive Director of the Law & Economics Center … Read more