In addition to the announcement for the new Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane services coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, it was also revealed that digital options are coming to the Disability Access Service (DAS) program. The program is designed to assist guests who cannot wait in the traditional queues for attractions. With … Read more
The classic Patty Melt has finally made a return to Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. It hasn’t been added back onto the menu yet, but it’s available, and you can order it. Patty Melt – $17.00 with melted Swiss cheese, onions, and garlic peppercorn ranch on toasted rye and pumpernickel … Read more
Yesterday, we reported that boarding groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance were still available past 4 p.m., a rare situation. Later, in an even more unprecedented situation, guests were allowed to enter the standby line without a boarding group for the first time. Boarding passes continued to be available until 7 p.m., when … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is set to reopen to all guests on August 26, and Boma – Flavors of Africa, one of the resort’s restaurants, along with it. While other former Walt Disney World buffet restaurants have switched to family-style service, Boma will reopen with its buffet operational. Buffet dining was temporarily discontinued as part … Read more
We were surprised to find the India Marketplace open today at EPCOT. The 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival booth was not scheduled to open until October 1. Other surprise openings today include Kenya, Lobster Landing, Ireland, Mac & Eats, The Alps, and Spain. India Booth at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival … Read more
Join us live for ParksCenter tonight, Sunday, August 15th, at 8:00 PM ET! Each week, we cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are at the top of the mind for the Disney community. Tonight we have two panel discussions and lots of park updates! First off, we talk … Read more
Jambo! Welcome to a marketplace review for Kenya at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The Kenya marketplace replaces the previous Africa marketplace. Menu for the Kenya Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food Kenyan Coffee-barbecued Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato and Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw – $6.00 … Read more
Ireland has been a featured location of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since 2001. And after taking a break last year (with an appearance by the Seafood Fisherman’s Pie at Wine & Dine Studio Featuring Festival Favorites), they’re back for 2021. They were scheduled to open on October 1, but debuted early. The 2021 … Read more
It’s Halloween here at Walt Disney World, and we have another spooky new snack to show you today! The Halloween Popcorn Mix that was supposed to debut on August 10 alongside the other goodies has finally arrived. It will be available until 10/31 at popcorn carts around the park. Halloween Popcorn Mix – $6.99 A … Read more
It’s the tale as old as time… that we haven’t seen for a very long time! Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage has finally reopened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Entertainment has slowly been returning to the Walt Disney World theme parks since the March 2020 closure, with this Broadway-style musical as the latest to … Read more
It may still be summer, but it’s Halloween here at the Magic Kingdom! This year’s line of merchandise began to arrive earlier this week, and today, we found even more. Star Wars “Have a Ghoul-actic Halloween” Youth T-Shirt – $19.99 This youth T-shirt features spooky ghosts and Storm Troopers aboard the Death Star. It even … Read more
Series 18 of Disney’s Magical Mystery Pins has arrived at Walt Disney World. These mystery pins come in small sealed pouches, so you never know what you’re going to get. Magical Mystery Pins can be found at most pin stores, including Pin Traders in Disney Springs. Magical Mystery Pins Series 18 – $6.99 The theme … Read more
Though an opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom has not been released, construction of the coaster has been picking up in the past few months. A few days ago, new metal supports began to be installed on the canopy framework. Strips of wire leading to and from the canopy’s lights are … Read more
The newest line Disney Artist series, is beginning to arrive, starting with a bucket hat by Disney Lead Designer Nanako Kanemitsu. The full collection launches on shopDisney on August 23, but we found this hat today at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom. Disney Artist Series Bucket Hat by Nanako Kanemitsu – $34.99 The white … Read more
More scrim has been removed from the Main Street Train Station at the Magic Kingdom, revealing the entire roof both outside and inside the park. The station has been under refurbishment for 8 months, but there are still lights out. There is also an area of scratched paint on the newly refurbished roof. Scrim still … Read more
A new series, “Designing Disney Parks,” is now available for streaming on the My Disney Experience App. The series explores the history of Walt Disney World Resort in advance of its 50th anniversary this October. Watch the teaser trailer below. “Designing Disney Parks: Creating Walt Disney World” is now streaming. New content is advertised to … Read more