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
A homeless man being kicked out of Walt Disney World Resort shoved candy down a sheriff deputy’s body armor just before the deputy arrested him. Zachary Coley, 35, was arrested and charged with battery on law enforcement (a third-degree felony), according to Orange Circuit Court records. Coley pleaded not guilty this month and is represented … Read more
There’s a new place to purchase Disney Pins inside of Disney Springs. New Disney Pins Kiosk The Disney Pins location doesn’t have a sign just yet, but it is open and selling pins to guests. The kiosk is in The Landing area of Disney Springs, in front of Paddlefish and to the left of Corkcicle. … Read more
As we approach May the 4th, new “Star Wars” merchandise is arriving at Walt Disney World Resort. At Star Wars Galactic Outpost in Disney Springs, we found new “Star Wars” Crocs and a cardigan. Star Wars Crocs – $64.99 These black and white Crocs clogs represent both the Light Side and the Dark Side, with … 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
Four years after permanently closing the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, Disney has begun to remove some of the building’s theming. NBA Experience Construction The NBA Experience took over what was previously DisneyQuest. As the NBA Experience, the building featured a wave of large silver panels across the roof’s edge. These began on the corner … Read more
Crews have blocked off an area of West Side surface parking at Disney Springs for the upcoming “Disney Dreams That Soar” drone show. Drone Show Staging Area The staging area is in the corner of the Strawberry parking lot highlighted in yellow on the above screenshot from My Disney Experience. Traffic cones redirect drivers around … 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
Disney will permanently ban guests who lie to get DAS from the parks, more critters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we review the new breakfast buffet at 1900 Park Fare — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/10/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney … Read more
The “Star Wars” build-your-own lightsaber experience at Walt Disney World Resort has been revamped with all new parts. This experience lets guests make plastic lightsabers on their own time — it’s separate from the more expensive Savi’s Workshop Handbuilt Lightsabers experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Build-Your-Own Lightsaber We found all the new parts at the … Read more
In Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs, the former Disney Tails location that became a Crocs location last month is now a Disney Pins location. Disney Pins in Marketplace Co-Op The merchandise displays in this area now feature retro Magic Kingdom map decorations. These are pulled from an old series of the Disney Vault Collection which … Read more
Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital lose their proxy fight with Disney, new concept art released for “Avatar” land coming to Disneyland Resort, and the first artwork for “Moana 2” released — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/3/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more
The limited-edition April 2024 cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is the returning White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie. New this month is the Pineapple Dream Cake, available by slice on select days. Gideon’s Bakehouse April 2024 Menu The featured character on the collectible April 2024 menu card is Holly Mackerel. Also available this month … Read more
Walt Disney World has filed two permits likely for the upcoming Disney Springs drone show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” which will debut in May. “Dreams That Soar” Drone Show Permits Both permits are for Disney Springs addresses around Lake Buena Vista and contract Lakeland-based Jim Williams Fence Company. The first permit is for installing an … Read more
More housewares have joined the Mickey and Minnie Mouse summer merchandise collection at Walt Disney World Resort. More Summer Merchandise Featuring Mickey and Minnie We found most of the new summer merchandise items at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Plates Set – $34.99 This set includes four large Mickey-shaped plates. Each plate is a … Read more