The banners for the Bijutsu-kan Gallery featuring a “kawaii” exhibit have returned to the Japan Pavilion of EPCOT. Japan Pavilion Banners The banners have been missing for nearly two weeks, since at least April 19. Their six bamboo poles remained in flowerbeds to the side of the gallery building’s entrance. The six banners are back … Read more
The Mexico Pavilion of EPCOT has a new merchandise collection inspired by the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. The new apparel, tumbler, and throw blanket join a Loungefly mini backpack, ear headband, and plush. Three Caballeros 24-Ounce Tumbler – $34.99 The tumbler is clear with a red lid. It features the faces of … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, Who Wants to Win A Lot of Corbucks, Liquid Magic, and more as we celebrate 35 Years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom … Read more
For V.I.PASSHOLDER Days at Walt Disney World, Restaurant Marrakesh has become an exclusive Passholder lounge. Restaurant Marrakesh Passholder Lounge Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion has not operated as a restaurant since 2020. Since then, it has been used as an open seating area and as the Florida Blue Medicare Lounge. It will be open as a … Read more
With plenty of time to prepare for the Fourth of July 2024, Walt Disney World has a new Americana ear headband and matching mini backpack by Loungefly. Americana Ear Headband – $44.99 The accessory is mostly made of pleather, with blue velour lining the headband. The outside of the headband and the ears are white. … Read more
Disney announces the steaming date for the new “EPCOT Becoming” documentary, Patina Restaurant Group employees at Disney Springs to unionize, and the first trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King” — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 29, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/29/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney Springs … Read more
A new Three Caballeros plush set is available for purchase inside of EPCOT World Showcase. Gran Fiesta Tour Three Caballeros Plush Set – $39.99 Found inside the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT the Three Caballeros — Donald, Jose Carioca, and Panchito Pistoles can be seen sitting in a boat like the Gran Fiesta Tour ride vehicle. … Read more
The rainforest scene in Living with the Land has gotten an update, with brighter lighting. The scene in the World Nature area attraction has been illuminated with new, blue-toned lighting. You can spot the change in lighting as you pass through the opening scene, just after the thunderstorm. The lighting is certainly bluer than what … Read more
More new colorful retro Walt Disney World merchandise has arrived at the resort. This week, we found a magnet, mug, sweatshirt, and jersey. Retro Walt Disney World Magnet – $12.99 At first glance, this may look like a simple black-and-white version of the retro Mickey globe “D” logo. But it’s actually three-dimensional, with bright colors … Read more
Disney files a construction permit for the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT, 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates and details announced, and the new “Star Wars” Will Gay Collection arrives at Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/23/24 Walt Disney … Read more
A Loungefly mini backpack themed to “The Lion King” has made its way to Walt Disney World. “The Lion King” Loungefly Mini Backpack – $88 Spotted at Creations Shop in EPCOT, this “The Lion King” mini backpack features Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa as they keep their eyes on some grub. The backpack references the “Hakuna … Read more
A judge has ruled that Disney must pay over $300,000 for special effects used in the live-action “The Beauty and the Beast,” construction materials are being removed from CommuniCore Plaza as the opening day approaches, and the Space Mountain movie has hired writers — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 20, … Read more
There are still nearly two months to go before CommuniCore Hall and Plaza finally open at EPCOT, but it looks like exterior work is wrapping up. CommuniCore Hall and Plaza Construction It looks like most paneling has been installed on the building. There are some gaps in the white triangular Spaceship Earth-inspired panels, but these … Read more
New pins featuring Figment, the famous purple dragon of the Imagination Pavilion, have arrived at EPCOT. Figment Pins We found these three pins in Creations Shop. They are all open editions. Figment Lightbulb Pin – $12.99 This first pin sees Figment hovering next to a large yellow lightbulb. A rainbow of purple, pink, red, and … 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
The Germany Pavilion in EPCOT has a new collection of Mickey Mouse merchandise including Lug bags and apparel. Germany Pavilion The merch is available in Das Kaufhaus. The merchandise features the colors of the German flag — black, red, and yellow. Germany Lug Backpack – $90 The Lug backpack has a black front. A small pocket … Read more