Disneyland Monorail, Soarin’ Around the World, and Alice in Wonderland Closing for Refurbishment in Early July

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We have received word of three attractions getting some refurbishments done starting in early July for an undetermined period, including two attractions which have already seen refurbishments in 2023 — Soarin’ Around the World, Alice in Wonderland, and the Disneyland Monorail. First up, Alice in Wonderland yet again. The beloved 1950s-era Disneyland attraction will both close … Read more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopens Unchanged After Refurbishment, Every Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Voyage Sold Out, & More: Daily Recap (5/26/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, May 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

CEO Bob Iger Rejected ‘The Mandalorian’ Re-Theme for Galactic Starcruiser, Pride Month Menus Released, and More: Daily Recap (5/25/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, May 25, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful Mosaic Design Added to Porte-Cochère for Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel Reimagining at Disneyland Resort

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Work is underway at the check-in entrance for Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel as it transforms into Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel. Early Signs of Pixar Place Construction trucks are parked at the front, and the porte-cochère mosaic first seen in early concept art is nearing completion. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel has endured several changes over the … Read more

PHOTOS: Sprinkles Bakery Demolished in Downtown Disney District of Disneyland Resort

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Demolition crews have moved onto the former location of Sprinkles in the Downtown Disney District following our Uva Bar & Café report from last week. Sprinkles Demolition The Catal restaurant and its outdoor Uva Bar & Cafe closed on April 9 to “make way for an exciting new addition to the Downtown Disney District!” The … Read more

PHOTOS: Ride Vehicles Back on Track at Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland

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Ride vehicles are back on the track as refurbishments draw to a close at the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride in Disneyland Park. Ride Vehicles Return to the Matterhorn Bobsleds Track From the monorail, we were able to see that the ride vehicles were back on the Matterhorn Bobsleds track. We were also told that the ride operators have … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls and Scrim Surround Boudin Bakery Tour as Pacific Wharf Becomes San Fransokyo at Disney California Adventure

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New scrim, scaffolding and construction walls nearly encircle The Bakery Tour on Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure. Walls and Scrim Surround The Bakery Tour Although the majority of the Pacific Wharf construction work remains the same, some of the previously spotted scaffolding has been taken down as the façade nears completion. In addition, new … Read more

DeSantis Intends to Seek Disney Lawsuit Dismissal, More Foliage Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, & More: Daily Recap (5/23/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolds Up Around Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland, Restaurant Still Open During Refurbishment

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Seemingly overnight, scaffolds and walls popped up around Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland at Disneyland as an exterior refurbishment began work. Red Rose Taverne Refurbishment Walls in the alpine style fitting for Fantasyland at Disneyland are up around the ground level of Red Rose Taverne. Above the walls, green and red scaffolds are up around … Read more

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Preview Center Opens, Tower Name Revealed as ‘Discovery Tower’

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As the September opening date of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel approaches at Disneyland Resort, a new preview center has opened in the business center area to sell visiting guests on the promises of the hotel’s new Disney Vacation Club wing. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Preview Center The business center at the Disneyland Hotel … Read more

Soarin’ Around the World Adds Single Rider Line at Disney California Adventure

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Disney California Adventure Park has quietly added a single rider line to Soarin’ Around the World. Soarin’ Over California Adds Single Rider Line We have confirmed that a Single Rider line is now available on Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure Park. In order to join the Single Rider line, guests must request … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to be a $300 Million Tax Write-Off, Josh D’Amaro Teases ‘Aggressive’ Theme Park Expansions, & More: Daily Recap (5/22/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, May 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney is Not Interested in Regional Park Expansion, Says Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro

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Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference regarding Disney’s plans to focus their opportunity and expansion on their core assets, claiming additional, regional parks were not of interest to the company at this time. Disney to Focus Opportunity on Core Assets When prompted specifically about building additional … Read more

Mars Turning Gray as Paint Wastes Away on Mission: SPACE, Roundup Rodeo BBQ Retires Giant Pencils Due to Repeated Guest Theft, & More: Daily Recap (5/21/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, May 21, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disney’s Star Wars Hotel, The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing! Plus the Latest Parks News!

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Join us live tonight, Sunday, May 21, at 9:00 p.m. ET or watch ParksCenter anytime on our new home, WDWNT.TV. Disney’s ambitious immersive Star Wars hotel took its first voyage on March 1, 2022, and will now see its last just 18 months later. Each week, we cover the top stories in Disney Parks news … Read more

Imagineers Were Reportedly Working on New Galactic Starcruiser Stories & Merchandise, ‘Fantasmic!’ Dark Through Labor Day at Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (5/20/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, May 20, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more