Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has been awarded a Michelin Star — the first for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s Earns Michelin Star The announcement was shared at the 2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony held in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, April 18. The restaurant’s Maître d’Hôtel, Israel … Read more
The family of the woman who inspired Princess Tiana will be the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, custom plush character ear headbands are coming to Disneyland Resort, and the Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 18, 2024. Walt … Read more
Recently, crews have installed several new props in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom. On Wednesday, we reported on new Tiana’s Foods boxes. There are now several new poles and a structure in the garden. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue The new poles are taller than the lampposts installed in the last few weeks. … Read more
Two new Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke bags are available at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the bags in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. They join a new collection of DVC merch including an ear headband. Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Crossbody – $248.00 Both bags are white with brown detailing. … Read more
Four months after we first noticed a leak in the Gaston fountain at Magic Kingdom, Disney has finally repaired the damage. Gaston Fountain at Magic Kingdom The fountain was not operating on Tuesday but had been repaired. The damage was on the rock in the center of the fountain’s basin. Statues of Gaston and LeFou … Read more
The Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close soon for a month-long refurbishment. Mickey Shorts Theater Refurbishment The theater, where guests can view the “Vacation Fun” original short, will be closed beginning on April 29. It’s scheduled to reopen on May 25. It’s relatively new — it opened in early 2020 — so the … Read more
A Disney Crew Line crew member arrested for child pornography, a “Peter Pan” Big Ben popcorn bucket revealed for Fantasy Springs, and new Tiana’s Foods props arrive at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/17/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Merchandise … Read more
The new Disney Eats lollipop Loungefly is now available at Walt Disney World Resort. We previously found all the new Disney Eats lollipop merchandise at Magic Kingdom. The Loungefly mini backpack showed up at Celebrity 5 & 10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Eats Lollipop Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 The backpack is made of … Read more
Disabled people speak out against Disney’s announced changes to the Disability Access Service, the U.S. Coast Guard conducts a medivac of a pregnant passenger aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, and Walt Disney World teases a new Stitch Annual Passholder magnet — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. … Read more
Disney filed new permits for updates to the Meadow Recreation Area at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Fort Wilderness Meadow Recreation Area Construction The permits, filed with the South Florida Water Management District, indicate Disney will remove the beach volleyball court and disc golf area. In the space, they will build a new 5,530-square-foot … Read more
New food and beverages coming to Disney Parks for Star Wars Day, the first 2024 Disney Pride collection items arrive, and Disney reveals the medals for the snack-themed runDisney Summer Virtual Series — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 15, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/15/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more
There’s a new “Star Wars” merchandise collection inspired by the Sands of Tatooine, now available at Walt Disney World. Sands of Tatooine Collection The new collection, themed to the desert planet of Tatooine, can be found at Tatooine Traders in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sands of Tatooine Loungefly Mini Backpack – $78 The Sands of Tatooine … Read more
The lightsaber hilt used by Ezra Bridger is now on sale at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ezra Bridger Lightsaber Hilt Sale The sale running at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is for 30% off the Ezra Bridger lightsaber hilt. The sale cannot be combined with other discounts and … Read more
New ride vehicle toys are coming to Tokyo Disney Resort, the Vineyard Vines marquee was installed at Disney Springs, and a new LEGO Star Wars set based on “The Mandalorian” was announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, April 14, 2024. Walt Disney World Disney Springs New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Tokyo … Read more
The Vineyard Vines marquee has been installed at the new Disney Springs retail location. Vineyard Vines at Disney Springs A Disney Springs Vineyard Vines location was announced in January 2024, and the first signage appeared on construction walls shortly thereafter in February 2024. The marquee sign featuring the text logo and pink whale has been … Read more
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