With just a month until its June 28 grand opening at Walt Disney World, construction at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure appears to be in its final stages, with loads of small details being worked on. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Update Starting at Frontierland Railroad Station and the future home of the attraction’s entrance, new lighting has … Read more
Fans are about to get their first look at a ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure with a new episode of “We Call It Imagineering.” “We Call It Imagineering” Episode 2 The second episode of “We Call it Imagineering,” will focus on showing how music is created for the attraction and entertainment at Disney Parks, we’ll … Read more
The return date and times for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith have been posted to the official Walt Disney World calendar. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Opening Date and Times After being scheduled to open on July 27, 2024 earlier this month, the opening date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has been confirmed … Read more
The Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring the original “Vacation Fun” short, has reopened after a month-long refurbishment. Mickey Shorts Theater The theater was closed from April 29 to May 25 for general maintenance. The Mickey Shorts Theater is a reimagined version of the former ABC Sound Stage, which hosted “Sounds Dangerous!” and … Read more
Travel agent Jamie Santillo took to Instagram this week to talk about her upsetting experience with the updated Disability Access Service (DAS) at Walt Disney World. DAS Complaints Santillo shared the following video about no longer qualifying for DAS despite having a heart condition and a defibrillator. The Cast Member Santillo spoke to offered Santillo … Read more
Nighttime shows, Universal updates, and much more! Join us live tonight, Sunday, May 26th, 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 … Read more
Doubloon Lagoon pool, the Aquatic Play Area, and Mardi Grogs pool bar at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter are back open after a routine refurbishment. They closed in February. Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Refurbishments A Mardi Gras band of alligator figures leads guests to the pool area. The Doubloon Lagoon decorations haven’t … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new espresso croissant available at Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We got our espresso croissant at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. Espresso Croissant – $5.79 This adventurous treat is aptly named, although Disney added some … Read more
Themed to the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction, Disney Parks will soon offer up Mama Odie’s Hot Sauce and Dooky Chase’s Restaurant seasonings for sale. Mama Odie’s Hot Sauce and Dooky Chase’s Seasonings Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Guests hoping to get a taste of New Orleans will have two new options at Walt Disney … Read more
Disney has filed a new Notice of Commencement to begin work on the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Notice of Commencement for Tropical Americas Expansion The Notice of Commencement, filed on May 23, 2024, is to install Walt Disney Imagineering trailers in a “backstage” area behind Kali River Rapids and Maharaja Jungle Trek … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will feature a salute to military service, with a storyline inspired by Tiana’s father. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Military Service Storyline In “The Princess and the Frog,” Tiana’s father, James was a World War I veteran. That story will continue and expand in the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which opens at Walt … Read more
Following his statement last week, Steve Lewis, owner and creator of Gideon’s Bakehouse, has shared another follow-up statement. Gideon’s Bakehouse Owner Shares Follow-Up Statement The statement was shared via an eight-slide carousel post on the official Gideon’s Bakehouse Instagram account on May 21, 2024. A previous statement was shared by Gideon’s Bakehouse addressing the claims … Read more
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is due to reopen this summer after a months-long closure. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening Date The Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction will officially reopen on July 27, 2024. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed on January 8 for a routine refurbishment, with a planned summer 2024 reopening. The year prior, … Read more
Guests visiting Walt Disney World will soon be able to catch a sneak preview of “Inside Out 2.” “Inside Out 2” Sneak Peek at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Presents will screen a special sneak peek of the upcoming Pixar film, “Inside Out 2,” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The news was shared via a social media … Read more
Construction continues on the DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Construction Update During our recent visit, we could see that, from the lagoon sign, the large square opening on the building has been given a coat of bright white primer. Disney recently revealed that the … Read more
Multiple locations around Dinsey’s BoardWalk are undergoing construction — the Villas facade, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand, and Cake Bake Shop. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas In April, much of the paneling on this section of the resort’s façade was stripped away for refurbishment. Now most of the dividers between balconies have been completely removed. The white … Read more