Several years after it closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the In Character Shop in Animation Courtyard has reopened to guests. In Character Shop Reopens We found that the shop was newly open to guests as of Sunday, May 25, 2025. According to Cast Members, this shop closed in 2019 due to heat issues and then … Read more
For the first time in several years, public restrooms have reopened in the Canada Pavilion near the entrance to the new Chateau de Voyage in EPCOT. Canada Pavilion Restrooms The returning restrooms are located on the second level of the Canada Pavilion, which was previously blocked off for the construction work on the new Disney Vacation … Read more
After several weeks of renovation, some of the updated sections in the Screen Door General Store have reopened at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort. Renovated Screen Door General Store The Screen Door General Store has been undergoing refurbishment since February 2025. Similar to the renovation currently taking place at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, the work … Read more
At Universal Islands of Adventure, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Me Ship, The Olive have both reopened from refurbishment. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closed in February for its annual refurbishment. During the closure, the area received a refresh with routine maintenance. Many of the areas are noticeably more … Read more
The Maharajah Jungle Trek bat exhibit in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened after a short refurbishment. Bat Exhibit Reopens The bat exhibit was closed starting on Monday, February 17. Although the bats page on the Walt Disney World website does not indicate the exhibit is back open, it reopened on Monday, March 10. Through windows, … Read more
Today is the day: Disneyland Paris has reopened the doors to the Disneyland Hotel following its complete reimagining to celebrate Disney royalty. Disneyland Hotel Reopens at Disneyland Paris Upon entering the grand lobby, guests will find themselves immersed in architecture inspired by the libraries of French castles, with shades of ivory and gold spread throughout … Read more
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has reopened to guests as of today, November 6, 2023. We took a stroll through the park to check things out. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Reopens Heading over to the park’s entrance from the parking lot, we spotted this Ice Gator sign with today’s operating hours. Blizzard Beach originally closed back … Read more
In the blink of an eye, Tren-D at Disney Springs has officially reopened to guests after a short refurbishment. Tren-D Reopens at Disney Springs Tren-D temporarily closed on June 29 for the refurbishment, which we now know was to give the store a fresh new look. Cast Members originally expected the store to remain closed … Read more