More sections of the “it’s a small world” façade in Magic Kingdom have been repainted with fresh new colors. For over fifteen years, the interior façade was white and gold. This colorful refurbishment unexpectedly began a month ago. The Eiffel Tower is now a purple-pink color. The panels next to it are shades of green. … Read more
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Hospital Association, Florida reported 26,203 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, August 24. This breaks the previous record of 25,957 from August 12. The graph below is also provided by the Florida Hospital Association, reporting 2,021 new hospitalizations from the virus … Read more
Jungle green pavement is returning to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom, as one of many pavement replacement efforts going on ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. The green pavement is currently spreading between Enchanted Tiki Room and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. A fresh slab of green was drying this morning near the stairs leading to … Read more
Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is known for its eccentric decor and creative confectionaries, some of which rotate monthly. We stopped in to try August’s limited edition Rocky Road cake and the new Cookie Bite flavor, Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl. Gideon’s Bakehouse is located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. We tried … Read more
While we wait for the rest of the canopy to finally be installed at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, we did get a look at some materials being moved at the construction site today. This section of wall was picked up and carried across the site while we watched from the queue of … Read more
After yesterday’s announcement that most unionized Cast Members would now need to be vaccinated, Disney has announced the Actors’ Equity Union has also reached an agreement, according to Central Florida’s News13. Entertainment Cast Members unionized with the Actors’ Equity group will need to be fully vaccinated by October 22. This comes after The Walt Disney … Read more
Scaffolding continues to be erected on Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom as the “mountain” is refurbished for the park’s 50th anniversary. The scaffolding now mostly covers the mountainous façade next to the mill. Though this seems to be a general refurbishment and not the beginnings of the ride’s “Princess and the Frog” retheme, we have … Read more
We’ve been keeping an eye on the refurbishment projects around the Magic Kingdom, from the Adventureland repaving to the Frontierland boardwalk replacement to the many changes that have come to the Jungle Cruise in recent weeks, and more. Almost everywhere you look across the park, something is being touched up for the Magic Kingdom to … Read more
Halloween is on its way, and that means Halloween treats, Halloween decorations, and Halloween merchandise. We’ve seen spooky merchandise rolling out in the theme parks for the last week or so, and there have been more announcements of what’s to come on shopDisney as well. Today, we spotted a couple more pumpkin-themed items sure to … Read more
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort was set to reopen on September 16 at Walt Disney World, but there are now indications that the reopening may be delayed. Walt Disney World has seen a drop in demand and attendance recently and may be seeking to reduce their room inventory. Guests with reservations this October for the resort … Read more
Living With the Land in the Land Pavilion at EPCOT has now been closed for four days in a row. It is not currently scheduled for a refurbishment or planned closure. Cast Members are stationed outside the attraction to notify guests of the closure and direct them to other experiences. In addition to the surprise … Read more
In Magic Kingdom, the refurbishment of the Frontierland boardwalk and surrounding areas continues with new brick and stonework. The main entrance to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe is currently closed, but guests can enter around the corner. Planks have been removed and new concrete laid. Stonework has begun on one side of the … Read more
A new permit indicates that Walt Disney Imagineering is removing their trailers and other utilities from the construction site of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This means that construction is likely wrapping up, at least on the exterior of the hotel. Here’s a recent look at the hotel building, taken by bioreconstruct on Twitter. Once construction … Read more
Ahead of Halloween, Pandora has been releasing spooky new charms to adorn your favorite bracelet. This double-sided Maleficent button charm is now available at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Maleficent Charm by Pandora – $65 The front of the charm has a purple background, with Maleficent’s face in silver. The edge of the charm is … Read more
Another route to the EPCOT parking toll plaza is now available, as EPCOT Center Drive has reopened. Though construction drums still line the grass beside the road, the roadwork has concluded. The road had been closed earlier this month as roadwork continues around the entrances to the park.
It seems every day we find more new Halloween merchandise at Walt Disney World, and today is no exception. Three new pumpkin Mickey items have arrived at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey Tea Candle Holder – $19.99 This ceramic Mickey Jack-o-lantern can hold a tea candle. Pumpkin Mug – $24.99 Another item in the ceramic collection … Read more