New Year’s Eve revelers won’t be able celebrate in the parks this year. However, guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be able to ring in the new year on property. Lounges and quick service locations throughout the resort will remain open until 1:00 AM on January 1, 2021. Here’s a complete list … Read more
Overnight, the first of five enormous floating platforms for EPCOT’s new nighttime show Harmonious was moved into position on World Showcase Lagoon to begin testing of its onboard show equipment. Photos have come our way via Imagineer Zach Riddley on Instagram: The bridge between China and African Outpost was raised to bring the barge in after … Read more
Walt Disney World has issued a finalized update for New Year’s Eve activities, plus park hours as we ring in the New Year. As previously issued, all parks and Disney Springs will close prior to midnight to allow for proper adherence to new COVID-19 guidelines, with no announced countdowns or festivities as has traditionally taken … Read more
Even more 2021 merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World in time for the new year. Today we found a new hat, as well as several trading pin sets and lanyards. 2021 Hat – $27.99 This trucker hat has “2021” painted on the mesh back. 2021 Mystery Pin Set – $15.99 Mystery pin sets are … Read more
With the year we’ve all had, it’s a safe bet that most of us are looking forward to 2021. And if you’re at Walt Disney World, you can get a head start on the coming year with a new Limited Release MagicBand! The design is similar to the ornaments we’ve seen, featuring Mickey Mouse and … Read more
With 2021 just around the corner, we’re starting to see more merchandise for the new year at Walt Disney World. 2021 calendars first appeared this summer, for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, but these Christmas ornaments are the perfect purchase for the winter. Mickey and Icons Ornament – $26.99 This ornament is shaped … Read more
Many of the pins we previewed in mid-November are now making their way to Walt Disney World. We have already found limited edition, resort gingerbread pins and holiday gifting pins. Now 2021 dated pins have arrived. A unique spinner pin is part of this series. Five 2021 dated pins are available. 2021 Spinner Pin – … Read more
Fans of fantasy, get ready! The magic and wonder of “Willow” are returning next year in a brand new series on Disney+. From Disney: The magical world of George Lucas’ “Willow,” the epic fantasy adventure set in an age of swords, sorcery, myths and monsters, will be returning in a Disney+ series slated to begin production next … Read more
So now we know—more or less—when Disneyland could open, but what is the actual timeline for the reopening, considering the new guidelines just issued by the State of California? Well, in order to open, we now know larger theme parks can only open at the “Yellow” or Minimal Tier. During last week’s update, Dr. Ghaly … Read more
Hours have finally been released for the Walt Disney World theme parks through the start of the New Year, and given the year we’ve had so far, there are many looking forward to ringing in 2021. However, we’re still not in the clear of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, meaning every upcoming holiday will have to … Read more
If you’re looking to sail on the Rivers of America or seek adventure in some island caves, you’ll have to wait until next year. Both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island have closed at the Magic Kingdom for a scheduled three-month refurbishment. The Riverboat Landing is currently roped off, with an A-frame sign … Read more
Pixar has announced its next film, and it’s an adventure on the Riviera. Luca, coming to theaters summer 2021, is directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren. It tells the story of Luca, a boy who spends the summer of a lifetime in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera. But according to … Read more
Sadly, it looks like guests won’t be able to say “Jambo!” to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House any time soon. The resort has been removed from Walt Disney World’s listing of reopening resorts, effectively cancelling its previously announced July 10th reopening. Furthermore, the resort has also been removed from the listing of resorts … Read more
What if everyone had magical powers… except you? That’s the idea behind Encanto, a new film reportedly in production at Walt Disney Animation Studios. The DisInsider reported details about the film on Wednesday. Details were scant about the plot, but supposedly the film will be set in Brazil and will be about a family who … Read more
People in the United Kingdom looking to be at Walt Disney World on its 50th anniversary won’t be able to use 7- or 14-day tickets to be there. When trying to buy the tickets on the Walt Disney Travel Company’s UK website, guests are met with a message saying that tickets are not currently available … Read more
With Walt Disney World closing in on its 50th anniversary in 2021, many classic Magic Kingdom attractions are set to go through some changes and refurbishments before the big celebration kicks off. The long-rumored addition of Disney film characters to “it’s a small world” will apparently come to fruition just ahead of the golden anniversary … Read more