With the spread of Coronavirus impacting more and more countries outside of Asia, recent regulations in France may lead to an imminent closure of Disneyland Paris. Due to rising concerns over transmission of the virus, France has established a temporary ban on gatherings of more than 5,000 people in a confined space. Disneyland Paris has … Read more
As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT has changed with them. Opening in 1982, the ride received massive overhauls in 1986, 1994, and 2007, usually with the departure or addition of a corporate sponsor. With over a decade since the last reimagining, coupled with the 2017 departure of Siemens, Walt Disney Imagineering … Read more
Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, it has been reported by ED92 that the suppliers of pins for Disneyland Paris have had to cease all their activity in China. 📰 🇫🇷 From DLP – Because of the Chinese epidemic, DLP's suppliers have stopped their activity, following Chinese government’s orders. DLP regret to inform you that the release … Read more
As part of the entertainment cutbacks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” ended its run today. The stage show was a mix of live action performances and extended video montages from “Star Wars” films. Characters including Chewbacca, Darth Vader, BB-8, C-3PO and R2-D2 performed in between video montages. Along with the … Read more
Springs’ Street Tacos — the Disney Springs food truck serving south-of-the-border staples such as steak bowls, tacos and chips and salsa at the West Side — will close February 18. The truck itself is displays a colorful collection of paintings, including ones of Disney Springs, a tiger, flowers and birds. We hope to see this fun … Read more
February 16, 2020 is a day of reckoning for classic Future World in EPCOT. The center of the land will be fully enclosed in construction walls for demolition and work on the area’s breezeways and other structures. In addition to saying goodbye to well-known staple Pin Central, we also bid adieu to quick service favorite: … Read more
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is set to undergo refurbishments at multiple areas at the hotel over the next five to six months. While these areas are being refurbished they will be temporarily closed to guests, including the Old Faithful Club concierge lounge which will close immediately. Old Faithful Club is the concierge lounge at the resort … Read more
The seaworthy hideaway known as The Pirates League inside the Magic Kingdom is finally coming to a close after being open since 2009. At this Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique-style location, guests young and old can be transformed into pirates or mermaids. The final date of operation for The Pirates League will be July 27, 2020, so … Read more
Amidst concerns over the current Coronavirus outbreak affecting many areas of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and the virus’ location of origin in central Wuhan, Shanghai Disney Resort has issued temporary refund policies in case guests wish to cancel their trip. The theme park’s website omits any mention of the outbreak, simply stating: “We understand that … Read more
It would be hard to argue that all the changes coming to EPCOT aren’t exciting. Over the next few years, we’ll have new rides, restaurants, and experiences at the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. But change can also be a little rough. Just last week, we said goodbye to MouseGear as we know it. This … Read more
In an effort to unify all of the new store designs at EPCOT and create a smooth, streamlined merchandise experience for guests, some of the stores located near Spaceship Earth will be closing in the coming days. Fans of the nostalgia-laced Gateway Gifts shop at the entrance to EPCOT should be informed that the store … Read more
Today, we say goodbye to an EPCOT institution as we know it. MouseGear — EPCOT’s flagships store — closes tonight for a major remodeling. MouseGear will be moving across the breezeway at Innoventions East starting tomorrow (January 5) and will reopen at its original location by 2022. WDW News Today could not pass up the opportunity to … Read more
Opened in 2015, Erwin Pearl at Disney Springs has been one of the biggest jewelry stores in the shopping and entertainment center, but has struggled to draw clientele, and is closing in early January. On January 6th, 2020, the store will be permanently closing. It is expected that a pop-up store will take over the … Read more
On January 5, 2020, the temporary Character Spot location in Innoventions West will be closing at EPCOT Here’s where all of the characters will meet starting on January 5th: Mickey Mouse will greet guests in the queue area of Disney-Pixar Short Film Festival in the Imagination! pavilion Minnie Mouse will greet guests in the World Showcase … Read more
Room refurbishments have been underway at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort for just over a year now, but with improvements finalized over on that side of the resort, work has begun on the guest rooms at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We were out there today to check in on the latest construction progress. Work is starting … Read more
Guests looking to design a SimCar and test-drive its capability, efficiency, responsiveness, and power in Test Track on their upcoming 2020 vacation should be aware that the high-speed attraction will be undergoing refurbishment starting in January. The attraction is set to undergo a brief refurbishment from January 13th, 2020 to February 26, 2020. No known … Read more