REVIEW: Reuben Fries and Classic Pizza Fries From Louie’s at Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 31

Louie’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios Florida is serving up Reuben fries and classic pizza fries during Halloween Horror Nights 31. Reuben Fries – $11.70 Crinkle cut fries, topped with shaved corn beef, mozzarella cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, and everything seasoning These are really tasty! There’s ample and good quality corned beef, sauerkraut, … Read more

New Hades, Ursula, Evil Queen, and More Disney Villains Merchandise From Disneyland Resort

A new collection of Disney Villains merchandise featuring Hades, Ursula, and the Evil Queen is now available at Disneyland Resort, plus a Disney Villains nuiMOs apparel collection. Evil Queen Corkcicle Tumbler – $39.99 This stemless Corkcicle tumbler features the silhouette of the Evil Queen holding a poisoned apple. It reads “Just one bite.” It has … Read more

Disney Files Patent for Glasses-Free VR Attraction

Disney has filed a patent for a possible AR or VR attraction that would not require guests to wear 3D glasses or other headgear. The system would utilize a projection screen and beamsplitter, carefully positioned around a physical scenic space to create the virtual object — reminiscent of the Pepper’s Ghost effect used in the … Read more

New Awnings Added to Sunset Club Couture at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

It seems the exterior refurbishment of Sunset Club Couture in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is officially complete with the addition of new awnings. The awnings hang over the two display windows to either side of the shop’s entrance. They are cream-colored, with black lines, and red-orange and grey sections. The exterior of Sunset Club Couture was … Read more

Limited Release ‘Willow’ MagicBand at Walt Disney World

Ahead of the new “Willow” series, fans of the original movie can grab their own “Willow” MagicBand at Walt Disney World. We found it at Pin Traders in EPCOT. Limited Release “Willow” MagicBand – $34.99 The band is light blue, with Warwick Davis’ Willow pictured on one end. “Willow” is on the other end of … Read more

New Lil’ Boo Purse Available at Halloween Horror Nights 31

Keep your Halloween Horror Nights essentials in this adorable new purse inspired by Lil’ Boo, the Halloween Horror Nights jack-o’-lantern icon. Lil’ Boo Purse – $60 The purse is shaped like Lil’ Boo, with the jack-o’-lantern’s face on one side and the pumpkin stem on top. It has a black chain with a pleather shoulder … Read more

Crews Working on Play! Pavilion Roof in EPCOT for the First Time in Nearly Two Years

Walt Disney World announced back in February 2019 that a new Play! Pavilion would replace the Wonders of Life Pavilion at EPCOT. More details were released later that year and construction began on the old pavilion’s roof in early 2020. The roof tiles were completely replaced by early 2021, and no work has been seen … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights 31 NFTs Now Available From Universal Studios Florida

Halloween Horror Nights 31 at Universal Studios Florida is now offering exclusive NFTs at each participating attraction. An information sign is up outside the Universal Studios Store. There are eight NFTs. If you collect all of them, you can unlock a bonus ninth NFT. They are accessible via QR codes in line at the participating … Read more

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns for 2022 at Downtown Disney District Featuring Treat Pail Prize

The Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has returned to Downtown Disney District for another year of pumpkin hunting. The scavenger hunt map is $9.99 and can be found at Pin Traders or World of Disney. There are signs up throughout Downtown Disney District advertising the scavenger hunt. After completing the hunt, guests can also return their map … Read more

REVIEW: New Zesty Signature Sauce Available at Connections Eatery in EPCOT

During our most recent trip to Connections Eatery in EPCOT, we noticed a mysterious dispenser labeled “zesty signature sauce.” We didn’t have a Big Mac or Whopper on hand but had to try the sauce anyway. Zesty Signature Sauce It tasted like a mix of mayonnaise and honey mustard with a hint of cayenne. It … Read more

Behind-the-Scenes Story of Super Diner at Disneyland Paris, the ‘Oldest Restaurant in Any Disney Park’

Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes look at Super Diner in Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris, the “oldest restaurant in any Disney Park.” Disney Parks Blog spoke to Paris Imagineers Keith Rector (Field Art Director), Sébastien Dhainaut (Set Designer), and Thomas Krause (Graphic Designer) about the diner’s origins. “When we were thinking about transforming the place, … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit With Family of Man Who Jumped From Aventura Hotel

Universal Orlando Resort has settled a wrongful death lawsuit regarding the suicide of a 27-year-old man who fell from Universal’s Aventura Hotel in 2019, Orlando Sentinel reports. On August 12, 2019 at about 12:30 a.m., Matthew Bahna fell to his death after climbing an eight-foot wall at Bar 17 Bistro on the 17th floor of … Read more

New Sculpted ‘Star Wars’ Bantha and Convor Lightsaber Hilt Caps at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World

Two new sculpted “Star Wars” lightsaber hilt caps are available at Creature Stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. No discounts apply to the caps. The caps resemble a bantha’s head and a convor (a.k.a. Trandoshan bird). Bantha Lightsaber Hilt Cap – $24.99 The bantha head is a tan color atop a … Read more

Comcast CEO Says Universal is ‘Gaining Share’ on Disney Parks

At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2022, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said he believes Universal theme parks are catching up to Disney in terms of market share. He pointed to Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park as a sign that tides are changing in Central Florida. Here is Roberts’ full quote: We’re then … Read more

October Hours Extended at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World has extended hours at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom from October 2 through 29. EPCOT EPCOT will open a half hour earlier, at 8:30 a.m., instead of at 9:00 a.m. Early entry for Walt Disney World hotel guests will begin at 8:00 a.m. It will close at 9:00 p.m. … Read more

Magic Kingdom Hours Extended in October 2022

Magic Kingdom hours have been extended almost every day in October. On October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, and 28, Magic Kingdom will now open at 8:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. Early entry for Walt Disney World hotel guests will begin at 7:30 a.m. … Read more