The first statue for Smellephants on Parade has been installed in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade The new interactive “search-and-sniff” experience is presented by Scentsy, who began sponsoring Dumbo the Flying Elephant last year. Disney has teased the new experience with “debuting soon” signs where the elephant statues will be … Read more
Recently, crews have installed several new props in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom. On Wednesday, we reported on new Tiana’s Foods boxes. There are now several new poles and a structure in the garden. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue The new poles are taller than the lampposts installed in the last few weeks. … Read more
All the “Smellephants on Parade” locations in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom now have coming soon signs and lights. Smellephants on Parade “New act debuting soon” signs went up with red posts earlier this week. There were originally only two locations marked, but now all eight have a circle of red posts and a sign. … Read more
Four months after we first noticed a leak in the Gaston fountain at Magic Kingdom, Disney has finally repaired the damage. Gaston Fountain at Magic Kingdom The fountain was not operating on Tuesday but had been repaired. The damage was on the rock in the center of the fountain’s basin. Statues of Gaston and LeFou … Read more
Crews have finished refurbishing the exterior of Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom. Work began in September 2023 and has moved across the façade in both Fantasyland and Liberty Square. Columbia Harbour House The quick-service restaurant remained open during the refurbishment, with construction walls and scrim carefully placed around stairs and doors. Construction walls came … Read more
The family of Leah Chase, the inspiration for Princess Tiana, will be the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom when the ride opens this summer. Leah Chase’s Family to Be First to Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Charita Carter, the Imagineer leading the development of the reimagined attraction, was among the Disney executives … Read more
A Disney Crew Line crew member arrested for child pornography, a “Peter Pan” Big Ben popcorn bucket revealed for Fantasy Springs, and new Tiana’s Foods props arrive at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/17/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Merchandise … Read more
New Tiana’s Foods props have arrived at the queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Foods Boxes Stacks of wood boxes are outside the queue’s barn. These are near the Tiana’s Foods delivery truck that arrived earlier this month. Each box is branded with a green Tiana’s Foods stamp. The boxes on the … Read more
Walt Disney World’s Monorail Peach has received a minor refurbishment, getting new black deltas along its exterior. Walt Disney World Monorail Peach The deltas are on the peach stripe running around the Monorail. There’s one on each side of each car. Monorail Peach received a major refurbishment in 2020 but did not get the delta … Read more
New food and beverages coming to Disney Parks for Star Wars Day, the first 2024 Disney Pride collection items arrive, and Disney reveals the medals for the snack-themed runDisney Summer Virtual Series — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 15, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/15/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more
A new sign has been added teasing the arrival of Smellephants on Parade in Walt Disney World. A sign reading “New Act Debuting Soon” has been added to the Storybook Circus area of Magic Kingdom in preparation of Smellephants on Parade. Wooden posts surround the spot where the elephant figures inspired by the “Pink Elephants … Read more
A new collection of “Up” merchandise including apparel, pet items, and more is available at Walt Disney World. “Up” Merchandise We found most of the collection in Island Mercantile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new collection joins a bunch of “Up” items that have come to the Disney Parks recently, including the Carl Loungefly mini … Read more
The operating hours for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been extended for late April and early May at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom Extended Park Hours April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended Park Hours May 2 May 3 … Read more
A new Tomorrowland Loungefly mini backpack is now available at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland Loungefly Mini Backpack – $78 Found at Tomorrowland Launch Depot in Magic Kingdom, the Tomorrowland Loungefly mini backpack is light blue with orange, white, and navy accents. On the front, you’ll see Space Mountain at the … Read more
A member of the Walt Disney World Ambassadors team has given a first-look at a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ear headband. In an Instagram Story posted to the official WDW Ambassador Instagram account, fans were given the first look at the ear headband themed to the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction. The ears are a deep navy, … Read more
The sign for the former Country Bear Jamboree has been covered in preparation for the newest iteration of the attraction. Country Bear Jamboree Sign Covered The Country Bear Jamboree sign has been covered in scrim. The attraction officially closed its doors on January 26 to make way for an updated performance from the Country Bears. … Read more