After this afternoon’s debut of “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King,” Disney has now posted showtimes on their website and the My Disney Experience app. The current posted schedule is as follows: Sunday, May 9th, and Monday, May 10th – 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm. Tuesday, May 11th – 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, and … Read more
The water fountain testing for EPCOT’s upcoming show “Harmonious” has been ongoing. Thanks to Twitter user @allthingsdisne5, we now have footage of many fountains synchronously testing at the center barge. The fountains will be an important part of the nighttime show, but they will also run in a more limited capacity during the daytime. Twitter … Read more
The verbiage on The Walt Disney World website has been updated to remove mention of temperature checks at resort table service restaurants: With the verbiage already changed to no longer reference sit-down restaurants, it seems that policy may have already changed, and thus, they may no longer be requited in order to dine. It does … Read more
Repainting continues across the Magic Kingdom as we draw closer to its 50th anniversary on October 1st. Over in Tomorrowland, the Cool Ship has been behind construction walls since March. We stopped by this morning to see how progress is going at this far-out drink stand. The ongoing saga of the leg repainting continues! Back … Read more
Six of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are celebrating first responders and teachers by offering special booking rates as low as $79. The hotels offering these rates include: B Resort & Spa Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Holiday Inn Wyndham Garden Inn Lake Buena … Read more
Work continues on the final Walt Disney World entrance archway to be painted for the 50th anniversary celebration this fall. EPCOT/World Center Drive has narrowed to one lane, westbound only, as work moves on to the center of the arch. The I-4 West exit was closed earlier this week in anticipation of the construction. As … Read more
Refurbishments continue around Walt Disney World Resort in advance of the 50th anniversary celebration that begins October 1st. The Transportation and Ticket Center, or TTC, has been undergoing repainting to match the celebration’s blue and gold color scheme. Cinderella Castle, the Walt Disney World entry archways, and more have been receiving similar makeovers. More vertical … Read more
Beverly Sunset Boutique on Sunset Boulevard has finally reopened its doors. It did not reopen with Disney’s Hollywood Studios last year, so this has been an extended closure. The boutique originally opened in 2018 alongside Toy Story Land after replacing Sweet Spells. Beverly Sunset Boutique is partially known for its intricate neon sign, fitting the … Read more
Like Moana, the sea is calling you… to Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories in Town Center at Disney Springs. The brand new Moana collection from Dooney & Bourke has shored up. Earlier today, we found a matching Dooney & Bourke Moana MagicBand in the parks, and we expect to see the rest of the … Read more
April showers bring May flowers and new trading pins from Disney Parks. Three new limited pins have made their way into The Darkroom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios featuring the May holidays. These pins celebrate Teachers’ Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day. Limited Edition Teachers’ Day Pin – $19.99 Teachers’ Day, on May 4th this … Read more
If you want a salute to all attractions, but mostly MuppetVision 3D (okay, only MuppetVision 3D), you’ll want to check out this new MagicBand. Arriving ahead of the attraction’s 30th anniversary on May 16th, we found it at Disney’s Pin Traders at Disney Springs and expect to see it around the parks as well. MuppetVision … Read more
Though the Disney Skyliner route to EPCOT typically operates around park hours, travel to the park will be delayed tomorrow for guests. EPCOT opens at 11am on May 6th, but we confirmed that Skyliner service will not start until 12pm. This means if you were hoping to rope-drop EPCOT tomorrow, you will need to select … Read more
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! In honor of the holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and the United States, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew on Disney Springs West Side is offering a limited-time sweet concoction. We stopped by to give it a try as this donut is only available today. The donut shop closes at 10pm this evening. … Read more
If you love joining Mickey, Minnie, and their friends on their wild adventures onboard the Runaway Railway, there are new items for you today. The Disney Parks Loungefly collection mini backpack and matching wallet featuring Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort and online at ShopDisney. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway … Read more
A trip on the Monorail is always rewarding, but finding new Disney clothes makes it even better. On a recent ride over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we dropped into Bayview Gifts and found two new pairs of Disney lounge pants. Disney Parks Icons Lounge Pants – $36.99 These jogger-style lounge pants are white with fan-favorite … Read more
Make way, make way! As part of the new Dooney & Bourke Moana collection, a limited release MagicBand featuring the Wayfinder herself has arrived at Uptown Jewelers at the Magic Kingdom. Dooney & Bourke Moana MagicBand – $48 The box features Moana, Pua, Maui, Hei Hei, and two Kakamora on the ocean. Te Fiti’s flowers … Read more
