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
Crystal Arts, the Arribas Brothers location in Magic Kingdom, has new D23-exclusive glasses. There are three types of glasses, all featuring the D23 logo frosted on one side. D23 Short Glass – $15 This glass is 14 ounces. A Disney trademark is below the D23 logo. Cooler – $17 The taller cooler is 15 ounces. … Read more
The new Frontierland train station entrance stairs are complete and open at Magic Kingdom as construction continues on the adjacent Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Frontierland Train Station Stairs During the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the Frontierland train station’s exit stairs were demolished and reconstructed. They then acted as the entrance while the original entrance staircase … Read more
A new ticket booth has been installed outside Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom for the upcoming Smellephants on Parade experience. Storybook Circus Ticket Booth The new ticket booth is in place but still behind rolling planters. It’s six-sided, like the old ticket booth, but otherwise has a completely new design. The … Read more
Stitch-themed offerings for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World, new Disney Parks ornaments by Hallmark, and a world-renowned retired soccer player mobbed at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 22, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/22/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt … Read more
Two more Smellephants on Parade statues have been installed in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. The new experience, sponsored by Scentsy, is inspired by the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence of “Dumbo.” Smellephants on Parade Statues This statue is located near the Lightning Lane entrance to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It’s inspired by a colorful … 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
An opalescent Mickey balloon sipper is now available at Walt Disney World. Opalescent Mickey Balloon Sipper – $24.99 The opalescent Mickey balloon sipper that we spotted in Disneyland last December has made its way to Walt Disney World. We found it among other sipper and water bottle options in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. The … Read more
More horses have been cordoned off during the refurbishment of Prince Charming Regal Carrousel in Magic Kingdom. Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Refurbishment Progress on the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel refurbishment continues, as more horses have become unavailable to guests. On our previous visit to the attraction back in March, one row of horses was roped … Read more
A Florida teacher was arrested for indecent exposure at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, Disneyland has confirmed some details for their plan to change Autopia from gasoline to electric-powdered vehicles, and the first Smellephant on Parade statue has arrived at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 19, … Read more
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