Fantasmic! Dining Packages to Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Reservations Opening Soon

With the return of Fantasmic! on November 3, Disney has also announced that dining packages with reserved seating will begin on November 30. Reservations for Fantasmic! dining packages will open on October 26. At this time, there have been no announcements regarding the details of the packages or if any changes have been made since … Read more

BREAKING: Fantasmic! Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3

Disney has finally announced a return date for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: November 3, 2022. Upon its return, it will feature a new sequence.  The new heroes sequence features a high-energy Aladdin chase with stunts never before seen on the “Fantasmic!” stage, a powerful scene with Elsa set to the song “Show Yourself” that is … Read more

Walt Disney World Ends COVID Pay for Cast Members

Walt Disney World has quietly ended their COVID pay policy for Cast Members. The policy allotted up to 80 hours of sick pay for two consecutive weeks due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. It also allowed for up to two weeks of pay for missed scheduled shifts if the company required an isolation due to exposure … Read more

Full Guide (With Reviews) to Halloween Horror Nights 31 at Universal Orlando Resort

The nation’s premier Halloween event has risen from the dead and returned full force for the 2022 season at Universal Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights 31 is well underway at Universal Studios Florida, and we’ve got your full guide to the event. From ticket and tour details to full reviews on houses and scare zones, this … Read more

Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Reopen November 1 With New Look

Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is set to reopen on November 1, and Disney has also revealed that the venue has been remodeled during its closure. Disney described the remodel as “a refreshed experience. The look, feel, and even some flavors of this relaxed café will be different, yet familiar.” A new dish, … Read more

REVIEW: All Hail the Pumpkin Lord in the Horrors of Halloween Scare Zone at Halloween Horror Nights 31

After hosting his own haunted house last year, the Pumpkin Lord is back for Halloween Horror Nights 31, this time in the Horrors of Halloween scare zone. The official description reads, “The Pumpkin Lord, the spirit of Halloween, has taken over this year’s event, summoning hordes of fiendish creatures. Terror has taken root.” This scare … Read more

BREAKING: Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval Returning February 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort

Mardi Gras is officially back for 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort! The fan-favorite event will run from February 4, 2023, through April 16, 2023. The parade is confirmed to return, but a theme and new floats have not been announced. The concert series and international food booths will also return. Stay tuned for more Mardi … Read more

BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is officially reopening at EPCOT. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion will reopen on November 4. Akershus serves Storybook Dining featuring the Disney Princesses. The meal is family-style with traditional Norwegian dishes, including Traditional KjØttkaker featuring Norwegian meatballs and the Kylling og Melboller, a Norwegian take on chicken and dumplings. They also … Read more

Disneyland Resort Cast Members Preview MagicBand+ Interactions With World of Color

Select Disneyland Cast Members had an opportunity to preview the MagicBand+ interactions with World of Color at Disney California Adventure. The experience was shared on Instagram Stories by the Disneyland Ambassadors. In the short video clips, you can see the MagicBand+ changing colors and flashing lights with the show. Disney has confirmed that the MagicBand+ … Read more

Disney Executives Holding Retreat at Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney Company’s executive leaders are holding a global retreat at Walt Disney World Resort this week, according to WDWMagic. Among the attendees are CEO Bob Chapek and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, along with leaders from Imagineering. The details of the retreat are private, but it reportedly includes tours of everything new and upcoming … Read more

NEW Main Street Trash Can, Mickey Mouse Club, Disneyland Popcorn Box, and More Glass Ornaments Arrive at Walt Disney World

The holiday season is almost here, and you can get an early start with new ornaments available at Walt Disney World. We found these in Celebrity 5 & 10 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Main Street, U.S.A. Trash Can Ornament – $29.99 Disney trash can aficionados will be glad to see a new Main Street, U.S.A. … Read more

Series 3 of Walt Disney World Fab 50 Figures Arrives Featuring Daisy, BB-8, Olaf, and More

Series 3 of the Walt Disney World Fab 50 character figures has arrived at Walt Disney World. The figures are based on the 50th anniversary Fab 50 character statues found around the theme parks and come in a mystery box. Walt Disney World Fab 50 Figures Series 3 – $12.99 Each mystery box contains one … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Special Tribute to Robbie Coltrane Added to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Universal Orlando Resort Team Members have paid tribute to the late Robbie Coltrane at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, passed away last week at age 72. Team Members placed flowers near the Hagrid audio-animatronic figure, which is part of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike … Read more

National Geographic & Marvel Stores Replace WonderGround Gallery & The Dress Shop at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs

Marketplace Co-op at Disney Springs offers a selection of small specialized shops for Disney merchandise. On our recent visit, we found that two shops have been replaced with new offerings. The WonderGround Gallery is now the National Geographic shop, while the Dress Shop on Cherry Tree Lane has been replaced by Marvel. National Geographic The … Read more

‘Hollywood Tower Hotel Elevator Repair’ Mug Now Available at Walt Disney World

Guests dropping in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now pick up a mug advertising the Hollywood Tower Hotel Elevator Repair. Though, you may want to wait until after you ride the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to see if their service lives up to your expectations. Hollywood Tower Hotel Elevator Repair Mug – $19.99 The … Read more

Man Claims He Was Filmed in Imagination Pavilion Restrooms at EPCOT

A man says he was secretly recorded inside the Imagination pavilion restrooms at EPCOT this summer.The suspicious incident happened July 29 to a 43-year-old man from Virginia, according to an Orange County Sheriff’s report released this month. The man was so concerned, he contacted Disney Security, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigated the situation. … Read more