Possibly Offensive Sign Removed from Port of Entry at Universal Islands of Adventure

A new mural was recently installed near the recently refurbishment restrooms, and it replaces a possibly offensive sign that was once there. The FuelRod and Pressed Pennies machines have also been moved. New Artwork The mural features the park icon, the Pharos Lighthouse, in bright colors with an advertisement in French above translating to: “Islands … Read more

Price Increases Hit Across the Parks: Daily Recap (10/8/25)

Daily recap collage: Walt Disney World annual pass, EPCOT Frozen Ever After, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, and a Lightning Lane sign.

Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have increased prices across the board, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is getting new animatronics, and so many new food items to review — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more

New FuelRod Kiosks Across Walt Disney World, $86 MAX10 Option Introduced With Price Increases

A FuelRod power bank and adapters in bright sunlight, ideal for powering up at Walt Disney World near Cinderella Castle.

New FuelRod kiosks have arrived at some Walt Disney World Resort hotels and select theme park locations, offering a new mobile charger option — and a price increase. New FuelRod Kiosks We spotted new kiosks at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT. According to Cast … Read more

PHOTOS: “Swappable” Signage Returns to FuelRod Kiosks at Disneyland Resort Parks and Hotels: Swapping Fees Reversed

FuelRod Swappbable Disneyland Resort Parks Hotels

As the decision to charge $3 for FuelRod swaps has been reversed, the phrase “swappable” has returned to FuelRod kiosks across the Disneyland Resort’s parks and resort hotels. So far, we’ve seen the signage around Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Kiosks that hadn’t been re-skinned with the $3 … Read more

Disney Releases Official Statement on FuelRod Swapping Fees at Walt Disney World

In light of all the controversy surrounding FuelRod swapping fees coming to FuelRod kiosks across Walt Disney World, Disney has released an official statement regarding the now-reversed fee policy. Across property, kiosks were meant to be reskinned with new signage mentioning the newly implemented swapping fees, but it appears that none of those changes actually … Read more

PHOTOS: FuelRod Cancels Planned Swap Fees for Phone Chargers at Disney Parks Following Public Backlash and Potential Lawsuit

Last night, we reported on the possibility that the controversial FuelRod swapping fees across Walt Disney World kiosks would be reversed due to impending legal action and negative guest feedback. While kiosks across property were meant to be re-skinned to reflect the new swapping fees overnight, it appears that none of these changes actually took … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against FuelRod Over Phone Charger Swap Fees

A California law firm has filed a putative class-action lawsuit in the Southern District of California against Tricopian, Inc. and SaveMe Batteries North America, the companies behind the FuelRod portable charger and swapping machines at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. From the court filing: …This class action seeks compensatory damages, restitution, disgorgement of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/26/19 (FuelRod Swapping Fees, New iPhone 11 D-Tech On Demand Designs, New Betsey Johnson Jewelry Collection, Construction Updates, and More)

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Lights, camera, action! We’re spending the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s see what’s going on around the park. Even early this morning, Sunset Boulevard was already bustling with people heading to Tower of Terror and Rock ‘N’ Rollercoaster. The Citizens of Hollywood were out and about promoting their latest movie projects. At Legends of … Read more