The upcoming Spaceship Earth lounge, GEO-82, is now showing on the My Disney Experience App and Walt Disney World website. GEO-82 Now Showing on My Disney Experience App The map listing shows the name of the new lounge, which was announced earlier this week. The listing states that the lounge is “Coming in 2025;” although, … Read more
According to the Orlando Business Journal, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is considering the backing of a major Orlando transit expansion. Orlando Transit Expansion The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is the governing body which oversees the land of Walt Disney World Resort. The group is now considering the approval of a $500,000 support payment … Read more
Howdy! Today was a busy day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and in Disney Springs. I spotted tons of exotic animal friends, and there were a ton of new Disney open-edition pins released featuring some of our favorite pirates and villains. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Spring Break … Read more
Coral Reef Restaurant has seen some ups and downs in terms of quality over the years. The EPCOT restaurant is located in The Seas pavilion and offers beautiful aquarium views, but the food hasn’t been the best in recent years. During the holidays, we decided to give Coral Reef Restaurant another try. We booked a … Read more
A new manatee has moved into The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT as part of their short-term rehabilitation efforts. Mermaid Moves Into The Seas Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Disney’s Animal, Science and Environment, announced the manatee’s arrival on Instagram. The new manatee is named Mermaid and weighs approximately 525 pounds. She was … Read more
A new offer gives Disney Visa cardmembers a free dining plan when purchasing a non-discounted travel package for Walt Disney World. Free Dining Plan for Disney Visa Cardmembers Cardmembers can receive a free dining plan when they purchase a nondiscounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney World Travel Company package that includes a room at a select … Read more
Two new Canada Pavilion merchandise items feature Mickey and his friends as hockey players. These are available at Northwest Mercantile and Trading Post in EPCOT. Rink Rats Hockey Club Mug – $19.99 The mug holds 16 ounces / 450 milliliters. It has a black matte finish and a handle shaped like a hockey stick. On … Read more
The National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida has issued another red flag warning for fire conditions in east central Florida. Another Red Flag Warning Issued for Disney and Universal Areas The red flag warning is for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. It includes Orange and Osceola counties, where Walt Disney World … Read more
The latest construction on the mysterious Hotel du Canada project in EPCOT includes window work. Canada Pavilion Construction There has been construction on the upper level of the Canada Pavilion on and off since the summer of 2023. Initially, the Hotel du Canada facade was simply renovated, but since construction resumed last summer, crews have … Read more
Work continues on the mystery project at the Walt Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center parking lot, with the large dirt pile becoming progressively flatter. Transportation and Ticket Center Parking Lot Construction Crews have been at work on a large dirt pile that sits at the center of the parking lot at the Transportation and … Read more
Construction walls and scrim have been set up at the EPCOT bus stop area, likely for extending the stop. EPCOT Bus Stop Construction A view from the parking lot shows construction walls have been set up in the EPCOT bus stop area. Visible over the walls are structural beams that have been set up. There … Read more
You can now find more personalized Mickey Mouse birthstone jewelry in the Magic Kingdom. Gemstone and gold earrings and necklaces and are now available at Hundred Acre Goods in Fantasyland. Mickey Birthstone Earrings – $24.99 or $20.00 for 2 Much like the rings we found last week, each pair of earrings features a Mickey-shaped gemstone … Read more
“It’s Tough to Be a Bug” is now closed permanently. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests gathered in celebration of the show’s final moments. The final showing of “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” was today, March 16, 2025. Prior to the last showtime, guests surrounded the attraction before a Cast Member collected them into the … Read more
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued another fire weather watch for Orange County, which is home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Fire Weather Watch The latest Orange County fire weather watch has been posted today for Monday, March 17, from afternoon through 7 pm. A fire watch means the current weather … Read more
The bell tower in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT is now covered with scrim that pictures the tower. In our last update on construction, the tower was almost completely covered in scrim. Only the rooftop was visible at that time. Now, the entire tower is covered in scrim with a photo matching the typical facade … Read more
Though the quick-service restaurant has not resumed operations, the exterior Tortuga Tavern seating area in Magic Kingdom has fully reopened to guests. New Tortuga Tavern Flooring Tortuga Tavern is located across from Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom. The Adventureland restaurant closed in June 2024. It temporarily operated as the Tortuga Treasures gift shop … Read more