A new DOLE Whip Sampler was recently introduced as part of the Halloween menu at Swirls on the Water at Disney Springs. Is the sampler a cohesive dessert, or will it leave you wishing you had sampled something else? Swirls on the Water is located on the Marketplace side of Disney Springs. DOLE Whip Sampler … Read more
We recently had the opportunity to explore the new Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction at EPCOT. The walkthrough experience was initially announced in 2019 as part of a larger EPCOT refresh and includes characters, imagery, and themes from the 2016 film “Moana.” No firm opening date has been announced, though Disney has previously … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is expecting to spend millions of dollars in legal expenses in the near future as Disney’s ongoing legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues, and Disney is footing both sides of the bill, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Disney to Pay Both Sides of Legal Battle with CFTOD … Read more
After being temporarily closed yesterday due to issues with their air conditioning, Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is closed today while the shop’s entire A/C unit is being replaced. Gideon’s Bakehouse Temporarily Closed at Disney Springs Gideon’s shared the latest update on their Instagram Story last night, citing that the store temperature was still pushing … Read more
A new set of resort-themed hospitality serving dishes is now available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We found the set for sale in Boutiki. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 6-Piece Hospitality Set – $99.99 This new hospitality dish features a coconut-shaped centerpiece, with four leaf-shaped smaller serving plates arranged around a center platform. The coconut centerpiece … Read more
The attraction sign for Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ has been revealed at EPCOT, ahead of the next round of Cast Member previews. Journey of Water Attraction Sign The sign is partially obscured by rolling planters, but we can see most of the sign over them. A graphic behind the attraction’s logo appears to … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added Orlando (via Orange and Osceola counties) to his State of Emergency order ahead of Hurricane Idalia hitting the state this week, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Hurricane Idalia State of Emergency Declared for Orlando While Orlando isn’t expected to bear the brunt of the storm’s effects, public schools in … Read more
Today, August 29, Genie+ at Walt Disney World hit its lowest price point since introducing park-specific pricing in June 2023, likely as a result of Hurricane Idalia. Disney Genie+ Prices Drop Ahead of Hurricane When Genie+ was first launched, the service was offered at a flat rate of $15 per person, per day. When the … Read more
The spooky season is here, and starting September 1, Walt Disney World will have many new early Halloween treats available for guests to enjoy throughout the resort. These items will be available over the coming weeks at various locations in Disney Springs and select Disney Resort hotels — with even more treats teased to come … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has shared a new operational update for Hurricane Idalia, and is offering a discount for Florida residents evacuating the storm and first responders. Walt Disney World Hurricane Idalia Update The update was shared to Walt Disney World’s official weather updates page. These updates include an extension of change and cancellation fees … Read more
For the first time ever, extended evening hours will be offered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in November. These extended hours are an opportunity for guests at select Walt Disney World and Walt Disney World-affiliated hotels to spend some extra time in the parks. Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom This update was shared via … Read more
Ahead of the next round of Cast Member previews for EPCOT’s newest attraction, Disney Parks on Twitter has shared a new video inside Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana.” Take a Look Inside Journey of Water The video was shared this morning to Twitter, announcing that “Cast Members will be among the first groups of … Read more
The National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida, updated the Tropical Storm Watch they had previously issued for Orange County to a Tropical Storm Warning. Orange County is home to both Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Orange County At 5:11 PM, the outlook was updated as follows: “…TROPICAL … Read more
Construction walls for Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana” have partially come down in World Nature at EPCOT. The attraction is scheduled to open in “late 2023.” Construction Walls Partially Down at Journey of Water As the next set of Cast Member previews for the attraction approaches, we spotted that some of the construction walls, … Read more
Work continues on the overall transformation of EPCOT, with World Celebration being a major focal point of the construction. We have new on-the-ground updates of the neighborhood, as well as aerial overviews from bioreconstruct. EPCOT Playground Construction Construction has finally started to make some headway in the former playground area by Journey Into Imagination with … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, August 27, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more