The exterior of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT has been under refurbishment for nearly a year but, with work underway on the giant Mars sculpture, work seems near completion. Mars Refurbishment at Mission SPACE The panels on the top of Mars are a distinctly different color, either because they’ve been restored or replaced. The panels on … Read more
The first item in the 2024 Disney Pride collection has been released at Walt Disney World. 2024 Disney Pride Collection Pin Set – $19.99 This first drop for Pride Month, which begins June 1, comes ahead of an official reveal of the 2024 Disney Pride collection. Found at Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay in EPCOT, the … Read more
A new Mexico pavilion Loungefly backpack featuring The Three Caballeros is available at Walt Disney World after first debuting at Disneyland. We first found it in Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Three Caballeros Mexico Pavilion Loungefly Backpack – $88 The backpack is black with fireworks, stars, and music notes in the background. … Read more
On Wednesday night, we caught dancing lights testing on CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. CommuniCore Hall Lights CommuniCore Hall is covered in Spaceship Earth-inspired triangular paneling. The panels are mostly white, but some are different colors. And some are light panels, which are what we saw blinking in patterns. The Hall and Plaza are part of … Read more
The Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT continues to be plagued by construction, with walls blocking much of the front courtyard. Morocco Pavilion Construction These construction walls, scaffolding, and scrim went up in March. While the walls can be discouraging, everything is open as usual within the pavilion, including the Jasmine meet and greet. A tree behind … Read more
A new screen displaying “Hours of Operation” is visible inside CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT, which is set to open on June 10, 2024. CommuniCore Hall Construction The screen is behind a currently blank white sign hanging over a window. We could see “Connect” and “Hours of.” Connections Café and Eatery are across from Creations Shop, … Read more
Fans of the Canada Pavilion have a new selection of items to choose from at EPCOT, including a new Lug bag featuring Chip. Canada Pavilion Merchandise Collection Found inside Northwest Mercantile, the new collection is a mix of buffalo plaid, maple leaves, and all things hockey. Chip Lug Bag – $60 First up is the … Read more
The Sea Base Alpha gift shop in EPCOT has new “Finding Nemo” decorations. The series’ characters are now pictured on the walls behind 3-D bubbles, so they look like they’re swimming through one of the pavilion’s aquariums. New “Finding Nemo” Decorations Crush, Squirt, and Nemo are in three bubble windows above this merchandise display. Dark … 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
Three new Pandora charms inspired by Donald Duck, Stitch, and Minnie ears have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found these at Creations Shop and Port of Entry in EPCOT. Donald Life Preserver Pandora Charm – $80 The Donald Duck charm depicts Donald’s head poking through a life preserver ring. It’s a dangle charm, hanging … Read more
The Norway Pavilion of EPCOT has new merchandise matching an old collection, including two Lug bags. New Norway Pavilion Merchandise The merchandise is available in The Fjording. Norway Lug Belt Bag – $60 The merchandise has a dark blue color scheme with floral orange embroidery. The Lug belt bag has this embroidery against a quilted … Read more
Changes coming to the Disney Disability Access Service, Disney officials confirm DAS changes are due to overuse, and new Walt Disney World hotel discounts for summer and early fall 2024 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/9/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more
There’s a new Dooney & Bourke Disney Dogs collection available at Walt Disney World. Disney Dogs Dooney & Bourke Ear Headband for Adults – $198 Found at Port of Entry in EPCOT, this new collection is teal and brown with a number of the most famous Disney Dogs. It is similar to past Dooney & … Read more
The Morocco Pavilion Friendship boat dock in EPCOT has reopened after a three-week refurbishment. Friendship Boat Dock Refurbishment With the Morocco dock back open, the Germany dock closed again. This launch and the one near the Mexico Pavilion have been closed since the summer of 2016 except when one of the other two docks needs … Read more
Artificial turf grass has been installed in CommuniCore Plaza at EPCOT, which will open with CommuniCore Hall on June 10. CommuniCore Plaza Turf There are now several grassy spots under the plaza’s light columns, similar to the hub of Magic Kingdom. Guests will likely be able to lounge on the turf while watching performances on … Read more
Tokyo Disneyland prepares for the closure of Space Mountain, a new Walt Disney World Resort hotel offer, and a delivery truck is installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 8, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/8/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal … Read more