D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, has announced a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure preview event for D23 Gold Members. D23 Gold Member Celebration for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure D23 Gold Members will soon have the opportunity to purchase tickets for an evening event that will grant them access to be among the first people to ride Tiana’s … Read more
Chip ‘n’ Dale are now meeting Magic Kingdom guests in a new area of the park. New Chip ‘n’ Dale Meet and Greet Starting May 13, 2024, Chip ‘n’ Dale have shifted meet and greet locations at Magic Kingdom. The chipmunks can now be seen meeting guests in Frontierland at the Rivers of America River … Read more
Disney has announced the summer 2024 opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening Date Disney revealed that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open on June 28, 2024. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a retheme of the former Splash Mountain ride. It uses the same ride system, though it has … Read more
The American Heritage Gallery at the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT will close this month to move out the current exhibit of Native American art and move in the exhibit of paintings by President George W. Bush. American Adventure Gallery According to the calendar on The American Heritage Gallery page of the Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has a new baby addax — a critically endangered species — on the Sunset Savanna. Baby Addax at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Two-month-old Julien has joined the resort’s addax herd. The baby stands just over two feet tall. He was born to mom Juniper and dad Allen, and his name is an ode … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new series of “Star Wars”-inspired Starbucks drinkware available as part of the coffee shop’s “Discovery Series.” These tumblers and mug feature iconic imagery from the planet Hoth, which was prominently featured in “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back.” Hoth Starbucks Acrylic Tumbler – $27.99 The acrylic tumbler has … Read more
Piglet is now meeting guests with Winnie the Pooh in Christopher Robin’s bedroom at the U.K. Pavilion of EPCOT. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Meet and Greet As of Wednesday, Piglet is sometimes meeting with Winnie the Pooh. During our visits to the location, we saw the two together and Pooh alone at various times. … Read more
A new Chip ‘n’ Dale bus wrap has debuted at Walt Disney World Resort. This is one of the resort’s 90 new buses with a new system for mobility devices. Chip ‘n’ Dale Bus The bus is currently running on the All-Star Sports Resort line. It features red, white, and yellow stripes. The large face … Read more
The Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand at Disney’s BoardWalk is nearing completion and, hopefully, opening. Since signs were installed last month, awnings have been added to the stand. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs There’s one awning on each side of the kiosk. They are striped blue and white, matching the color scheme of Blue Ribbon Corn … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is no longer listed as one of the attractions that will be available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 at Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Removed from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Attractions List As we reported this morning, amid “Halfway to Halloween” announcements, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was on the list of attractions … Read more
Universal Orlando’s existing parks are looking to have an Epic Summer! Join us live tonight, Sunday, May 5th, 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 … Read more
There’s a new pin themed Disney’s Pop Century Resort available at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pin – $12.99 We found the new pin at Disney’s Pin Traders in Disney Springs. The pin depicts the massive Mickey Mouse rotary phone statue that can be found at the Pop Century Resort in the ’70s … Read more
A new Batuuan Spira metal coin is now available at multiple Disney Parks. New Batuuan Spira The new iteration of the popular Batuuan Spira gift card is now available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park. Within the story of Galaxy’s Edge, Spira is the … Read more
Virtual Queue will be used for the purchasing of Star Wars Day merchandise on May 4, 2024. Star Wars Day Merchandise Virtual Queue On May 4, a.k.a. “Star Wars Day” or “May the 4th,” any guests wanting to purchase new and limited-edition items themed to Star Wars Day will use Virtual Queue. The 2024 collection … Read more
The banners for the Bijutsu-kan Gallery featuring a “kawaii” exhibit have returned to the Japan Pavilion of EPCOT. Japan Pavilion Banners The banners have been missing for nearly two weeks, since at least April 19. Their six bamboo poles remained in flowerbeds to the side of the gallery building’s entrance. The six banners are back … Read more
More and more new “Star Wars” merchandise is trickling into Walt Disney World Resort ahead of May the 4th (Star Wars Day). We found a few new “Star Wars” shirts and a new cardigan at Keystone Clothiers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars “Rule the Galaxy” Shirt – $39.99 This shirt is a light tan … Read more