Smellephants on Parade ‘Debuting Soon’ Signs Added to Storybook Circus

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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

First 2024 Disney Pride Collection Merchandise Released at Walt Disney World

2024 Disney Pride Collection pin set

The first item in the 2024 Disney Pride collection has been released at Walt Disney World. 2024 Disney Pride Collection Pin Set – $19.99 This first drop for Pride Month, which begins June 1, comes ahead of an official reveal of the 2024 Disney Pride collection. Found at Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay in EPCOT, the … Read more

DVC Cabins Installed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

DVC cabin at Fort Wilderness

The new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are beginning to be added as the resort undergoes refurbishment. During a recent visits to the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we spotted a great deal of progress being made in the construction of the cabin sites as they prepare to be turned into DVC … Read more

Tomorrowland Loungefly Mini Backpack Lands at Magic Kingdom

Tomorrowland Loungefly mini backpack

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

Tree Removed, Fountain Fixed During Morocco Pavilion Construction at EPCOT

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The Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT continues to be plagued by construction, with walls blocking much of the front courtyard. Morocco Pavilion Construction These construction walls, scaffolding, and scrim went up in March. While the walls can be discouraging, everything is open as usual within the pavilion, including the Jasmine meet and greet. A tree behind … Read more

‘Hours of Operation’ Screen Installed at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT

Blank white sign on CommuniCore Hall below Spaceship Earth wall

A new screen displaying “Hours of Operation” is visible inside CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT, which is set to open on June 10, 2024. CommuniCore Hall Construction The screen is behind a currently blank white sign hanging over a window. We could see “Connect” and “Hours of.” Connections Café and Eatery are across from Creations Shop, … Read more

New Canada Pavilion Merchandise Featuring Chip Lug Bag, Spirit Jersey, and More

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Fans of the Canada Pavilion have a new selection of items to choose from at EPCOT, including a new Lug bag featuring Chip. Canada Pavilion Merchandise Collection Found inside Northwest Mercantile, the new collection is a mix of buffalo plaid, maple leaves, and all things hockey. Chip Lug Bag – $60 First up is the … Read more

First Look at Walt Disney World 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Merchandise

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Disney has shared a first look at the merchandise that will be available for the runDisney 2024 Walt Disney World Springtime Surprise Weekend. 2024 Springtime Surprise Weekend Merchandise Runners and supporters will find a variety of new performance apparel for the Springtime Surprise weekend, as well as “I Did It!” finisher shirts and jackets. Above … Read more

Country Bear Jamboree Sign Covered at Magic Kingdom

Country Bear Jamboree sign covered

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

Jungle Cruise Dock Refurbishment Complete at Magic Kingdom

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After we first reported it in January 2024, it appears that the refurbishment of the dock at Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom is now complete. Construction Walls Down in Jungle Cruise Queue While visiting Magic Kingdom this week, we spotted that the short walls previously present in the Jungle Cruise queue have been taken down. … Read more

Tornado Watch Issued for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for several Central Florida counties, including the homes of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Tornado Watch Tornado watches are in effect for Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia Counties until 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. Universal Orlando Resort is in Orange County, while … Read more

Severe Weather Risk for Central Florida on Thursday, April 11

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The Melbourne, Florida office of the National Weather Service is advising those in Central Florida to prepare for the risk of severe weather on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Risk of Severe Weather in Central Florida Per a post from NWS Melbourne on X (formerly Twitter), Central Florida can expect a slight risk of severe weather … Read more

New ‘Finding Nemo’ Bubble Decorations Added to Seas Pavilion Gift Shop

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The Sea Base Alpha gift shop in EPCOT has new “Finding Nemo” decorations. The series’ characters are now pictured on the walls behind 3-D bubbles, so they look like they’re swimming through one of the pavilion’s aquariums. New “Finding Nemo” Decorations Crush, Squirt, and Nemo are in three bubble windows above this merchandise display. Dark … Read more

New Donald Duck, Stitch, & Minnie Ears Pandora Charms at Walt Disney World

Donald, Stitch, and Minnie ears Pandora charms

Three new Pandora charms inspired by Donald Duck, Stitch, and Minnie ears have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found these at Creations Shop and Port of Entry in EPCOT. Donald Life Preserver Pandora Charm – $80 The Donald Duck charm depicts Donald’s head poking through a life preserver ring. It’s a dangle charm, hanging … Read more

New Stitch and Disney Eats Lollipop Collections at Walt Disney World

Stitch Attacks Snacks and Disney Eats lollipop collections

The April collections of Stitch Attacks Snacks series and Disney Eats series are inspired by colorful Mickey lollipops. These items are available in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom alongside previous snack-inspired items. There’s a Stitch plush, Angel plush, Stitch pin set, mouse ear headband, and Spirit Jersey. Stitch Attacks Snacks Lollipop Collection Stitch Plush – … Read more

All New Build-Your-Own Lightsaber Parts Available at Walt Disney World

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The “Star Wars” build-your-own lightsaber experience at Walt Disney World Resort has been revamped with all new parts. This experience lets guests make plastic lightsabers on their own time — it’s separate from the more expensive Savi’s Workshop Handbuilt Lightsabers experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Build-Your-Own Lightsaber We found all the new parts at the … Read more