A new Thumper popcorn bucket is now available at Walt Disney World Resort for Easter 2025. Thumper Popcorn Bucket – $24 The bucket features Thumper from the Disney classic animated film “Bambi.” In his arms, he holds a blue-painted Easter egg with stripes and spots. He is standing atop a bed of blue, yellow, and … Read more
Easter has arrived at EPCOT with the 2025 Easter Eggstravaganza scavenger hunt. Guests can purchase a map and use it to hunt for character-inspired eggs throughout EPCOT. Eggstravaganza 2025 Map – $9.99 The “maps” are actually egg-shaped papers featuring Easter basket artwork. There are egg-shaped icons for 12 of the park’s pavilions, including all of … Read more
White paneling has been added to the Test Track overhang at EPCOT as construction continues. Test Track Construction In our last update, crews were adding concrete to the front of the Test Track overhang. Now white paneling is being added. Crews on the scaffolding were working on installing the white panels to the front of … Read more
Mermaid the manatee is now out for guests to view at The Seas at EPCOT. Mermaid the Manatee Now Out at The Seas Mermaid was rescued from the Homosassa River in February and needed critical care. She has since moved into The Seas at EPCOT as Disney’s animal care team works to help her regain … Read more
Walt Disney World has added new designated pages detailing information for the Single Rider Option to ride select attractions, both in the parks on wait time boards, online on the resort’s official website, and on the My Disney Experience mobile app. Single Rider Details Added Online and In-Person for Walt Disney World Single Rider Option … Read more
We reviewed the live-action “Snow White,” GEO-82 is now listed on the My Disney Experience app, and the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort has announce a new game lounge — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
The upcoming Spaceship Earth lounge, GEO-82, is now showing on the My Disney Experience App and Walt Disney World website. GEO-82 Now Showing on My Disney Experience App The map listing shows the name of the new lounge, which was announced earlier this week. The listing states that the lounge is “Coming in 2025;” although, … Read more
Coral Reef Restaurant has seen some ups and downs in terms of quality over the years. The EPCOT restaurant is located in The Seas pavilion and offers beautiful aquarium views, but the food hasn’t been the best in recent years. During the holidays, we decided to give Coral Reef Restaurant another try. We booked a … Read more
A new manatee has moved into The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT as part of their short-term rehabilitation efforts. Mermaid Moves Into The Seas Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Disney’s Animal, Science and Environment, announced the manatee’s arrival on Instagram. The new manatee is named Mermaid and weighs approximately 525 pounds. She was … Read more
Two new Canada Pavilion merchandise items feature Mickey and his friends as hockey players. These are available at Northwest Mercantile and Trading Post in EPCOT. Rink Rats Hockey Club Mug – $19.99 The mug holds 16 ounces / 450 milliliters. It has a black matte finish and a handle shaped like a hockey stick. On … Read more
The latest construction on the mysterious Hotel du Canada project in EPCOT includes window work. Canada Pavilion Construction There has been construction on the upper level of the Canada Pavilion on and off since the summer of 2023. Initially, the Hotel du Canada facade was simply renovated, but since construction resumed last summer, crews have … Read more
As construction work progresses on the Italy pavilion’s bell tower, another panel of camouflage scrim has been added. Italy Pavilion Bell Tower Construction The pavilion’s bell tower is designed as a re-creation of the St. Mark’s Campanile which is located in Venice, Italy. In our last update, ‘camouflage’ scrim with artwork resembling the tower had … Read more
Construction walls and scrim have been set up at the EPCOT bus stop area, likely for extending the stop. EPCOT Bus Stop Construction A view from the parking lot shows construction walls have been set up in the EPCOT bus stop area. Visible over the walls are structural beams that have been set up. There … Read more
Disney has fixed much of the damage to CommuniCore Hall floor decals, but there is still tearing and peeling around the edges of some vinyl appliqués. CommuniCore Hall Floor Decals This white flower decal is missing most of a petal, seemingly removed due to the damage it had sustained. An orange flower on the floor … Read more
After missing the start of the festival, the Groot topiary is playing music once again for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Groot Topiary Playing Music The Groot topiary is located in a garden near the entrance to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The topiary made its debut last year, but its … Read more
An Epic Universe casting call, along with upset “Snow White” actors, Easter treats, and flying dragons in Epic Universe — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 14, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Disneyland Paris … Read more
