HERBIE Fantastic Four Arrive in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland for Meet & Greets

A white and blue HERBIE robot with claw arms stands outdoors by a curved blue wall at Disneyland.

Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is in theaters now, and to celebrate, guests can meet some pretty fantastic characters at Disneyland Park, including the eponymous heroes and their robot pal HERBIE. The Fantastic Four Meet and Greets Disney stated in the original announcement that each character would meet individually, rather than as a … Read more

Foundation Outlined at Former Cool Ship Location in Magic Kingdom

Construction site with dirt, barriers, and equipment near a monorail track and futuristic buildings in the background.

A clear foundation is taking shape at the former site of Cool Ship in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Cool Ship Construction A wooden frame outlines a circle in the middle of the construction site near Tomorrowland Speedway. In our last construction update, this space just had some pipes sticking out of it. Those pipes are … Read more

BREAKING: Fantastic Four and H.E.R.B.I.E. Meet and Greets Coming This Week to Disneyland Park

Four performers in Fantastic Four costumes pose in front of a circular logo backdrop at Disneyland Park.

The Fantastic Four and their robot assistant H.E.R.B.I.E. will be visiting Disneyland Park for a limited time starting this week to celebrate the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Fantastic Four Coming to Disneyland Park Marvel’s first family and their faithful robot H.E.R.B.I.E. will be making select appearances in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park starting … Read more

New King Arthur Carrousel, Autopia, and Storybook Land Figures at Magic Kingdom

A display case with a carousel horse and models of Autopia and Monstro the Whale attractions at Disneyland.

New figurines inspired by King Arthur Carrousel, Autopia, and Storybook Land Canal Boats are available at Magic Kingdom, despite the attractions all existing at Disneyland Park and not in Florida. Autopia is the Disneyland version of Tomorrowland Speedway, while King Arthur Carrousel is equivalent to Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. There is no version of Storybook … Read more

Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom Reopens After 6-Month Refurbishment

A futuristic structure like the Astro Orbiter features colorful planets and rings, resembling an orrery under a blue sky.

Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom is back open, according to the Walt Disney World website and My Disney Experience. Astro Orbiter Reopens The Tomorrowland ride has been closed for refurbishment since January 13, 2025. It was completely dismantled for maintenance off-site and then reconstructed. Though Disney has been testing the ride for the past few … Read more

Astro Orbiter Testing at Magic Kingdom, No Reopening Date Yet

A futuristic, space-themed building with spinning planets and crowds of visitors at a theme park under a partly cloudy sky.

After being completely deconstructed and reconstructed, the Astro Orbiter rockets took to the sky on Friday for testing. Astro Orbiter Testing The Magic Kingdom attraction has been closed for refurbishment since January. The ride was dismantled to receive maintenance off-site, but progressively put back together over the past few weeks. With Friday’s testing, we can … Read more

Old PeopleMover Turnstile Permanently Removed From Magic Kingdom

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The old entrance turnstile for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom is gone. PeopleMover Turnstile Removed In the turnstile’s place is a silver metal box, which guests just walk past to reach the attraction’s moving ramp. According to a Cast Member, the turnstile is permanently gone. For now, Cast Members are keeping track … Read more

Foundation Work Begins at Former Cool Ship Site at Magic Kingdom

A construction site with dirt, machinery, and barriers, near a monorail and futuristic buildings in a landscaped area.

Crews have started outlining a new foundation for Cool Ship (or whatever will replace it) in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Cool Ship Construction Site Crews have placed some small strips of wood in the dirt area that was formerly Cool Ship. Short pieces of rebar stick out of the ground around the new frame. There’s … Read more

More Pavement Replaced Outside Cosmic Ray’s in Magic Kingdom

People walk on a paved path in a park; some push strollers while others walk in groups.

Crews have replaced more pavement between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Concrete Work Since our last construction update in May, more fresh pavement has been laid outside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Work began outside the Fairytale Garden in February. There’s an awkward diagonal strip of new black concrete cutting through the old faded … Read more

Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Tinker Bell 9th Anniversary Ceremony, Opening of Pixar Walkthrough, Stitch Takeover of Tomorrowland, and More

A person in a red panda costume stands by 4*Town posters; animated blue-lit characters are on display nearby.

Shanghai Disney Resort opened nine years ago this month and is celebrating the anniversary with new experiences. Shanghai Disney Resort 9th Anniversary On June 16, the exact anniversary, a ceremony will be held in front of the Storytellers Statue in Shanghai Disneyland. Tinker Bell will make her Shanghai Disneyland debut, making wishes and dreams take … Read more