‘Lightyear’ Banned in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian Countries Due to Same-Sex Kiss

Following the controversy surrounding Disney and Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill — including Pixar employees speaking out about the company censoring LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships — a same-sex kiss was added back into Pixar’s “Lightyear.” As a result, Disney does not have permission to show “Lightyear” in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian countries, Reuters reports. … Read more

New Limited Edition Orange Bird EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival MagicBand at Walt Disney World

A new limited edition MagicBand featuring Orange Bird has arrived at Walt Disney World for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. We didn’t find it at EPCOT, but instead at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition Orange Bird MagicBand – $39.99 The MagicBand comes in a light blue box with Orange … Read more

Demolition Begins on Spirit of Aloha Building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Demolition has begun on the building that once housed Spirit of Aloha at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. While we previously saw the surfboard sign and thatched roof removed, this is the first destruction we have seen of the actual building. From the Monorail this morning, we could see that a significant portion of the building … Read more

Disney Stock Price Drops Below $100 For First Time Since March 2020

Stock for The Walt Disney Company has dropped below $100 for the first time since March 2020, when it dropped to $85.98 immediately after Disney Parks closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stock price dropped to $100 in late May. As of 9:36 a.m. today, June 14, the stock price was $95.51. Disney’s stock … Read more

NEW Orange Bird Souvenir Cup with Orange Peel Lid at Magic Kingdom

A new souvenir cup featuring Orange Bird is now available at the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. Orange Bird Souvenir Cup – $10.99 The cup includes a drink, but our slushy wasn’t put inside the cup. That way, you can take your souvenir home clean if you prefer. The reusable souvenir cup is transparent, … Read more

Adventures by Disney Offering $100,000 Private Jet Trip to Every Disney Park on Earth

Adventures by Disney has announced Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure, a new itinerary that visits every Disney theme park. The trip starts at $109,995 and is recommended for ages 14 and up. At minimum, guests must be 12 years old. It will be available to only 75 fans. Here is … Read more

Full Guide to Father’s Day 2022 Dishes and Snacks at Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort has released their full guide to special Father’s Day dishes and snacks available this year. EPCOT Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available June 19, Mobile Order available) All-American Dad Platter: Memphis dry-rub ribs, sliced Texas beef brisket, North Carolina chopped smoked pork butt, garlic toast, and choice of side (New) Le … Read more

Universal’s Great Movie Escape Rooms Sign Installed at Universal CityWalk Orlando

Crews installed the sign for Universal’s Great Movie Escape last night after the new escape room experience was officially announced yesterday. The sign is mounted on the silver tower that was once part of The Groove. It utilizes art deco lettering in gold, with red accents. “Universal’s” is on a blue rectangle. Universal’s Great Movie … Read more

‘E.T.’ 40th Anniversary Logo Added to Photo Ops at Universal Studios Florida

The photo ops in E.T.’s Toy Closet at Universal Studios Florida now have the film’s 40th anniversary logo on them. At the photo ops, guests can sit on a bike with E.T. in a basket. They can also pose with E.T. in a closet. As the display shows, the final photos will say “E.T. 40” … Read more

Large Hole Dug In Front of Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom

We don’t know how much work remains to be done inside TRON Lightcycle / Run, but crews have been hard at work on the attraction’s exterior for years now. Let’s check in on the current state of construction on both TRON Lightcycle / Run and the Walt Disney World Railroad, which will travel beneath it … Read more

Former Universal Orlando Resort Team Member Details Company’s Failure to Support LGBTQIA+ Employees in Twitter Thread

Twitter user @TaranTrinnaman shared a Twitter thread yesterday about quitting Universal Orlando Resort after the company failed to speak out against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and support LGBTQIA+ employees. Several Universal Orlando Resort Team Members were killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016. A window in the park is dedicated to … Read more

More Concrete Added to Faux Rocks at Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ in EPCOT

More concrete has been added to the faux rocks at Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” a new walkthrough attraction coming to EPCOT. The rocks are being formed around steel supports and rectangular concrete structures. Several more steel supports are now visible throughout the construction site for more faux rocks. No rocks have been added … Read more

‘Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular’ Actor Billy Kametz Passes Away at 35

Billy Kametz, who portrayed Aladdin during the last year of “Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular” at Disney California Adventure, passed away at the age of 35 this week from colon cancer. Kametz got his break as an actor on Disney Cruise Line and later moved to California, where he was offered the role of Aladdin in … Read more

New ‘Jurassic World’ Ball Cap, Mini Backpack, and Biosyn Bottle Stomp Into Universal Studios Hollywood

A new “Jurassic World” ball cap, mini backpack, and water bottle have arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. We found these in the Universal Studios Store Upper Lot. “Jurassic World” Ball Cap – $26 The cap is orange, with a “Jurassic World” logo patch on the front. The patch looks like rusted metal with claw marks … Read more

Space Mountain Returning on July 5 at Disneyland Park

Space Mountain temporarily become Hyperspace Mountain this summer in honor of May the 4th and Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. The classic version of Space Mountain is expected to reopen on July 5, 2022, according to the Walt Disney World website. The Hyperspace Mountain overlay puts guests into a dogfight within the “Star Wars” … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey and Minnie Return to Adventurers Outpost at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Mickey and Minnie Mouse are once again greeting guests at Adventurers Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The meet-and-greet location was scheduled to reopen on June 19 but soft reopened today, June 13. The Lightning Lane sign is back at Adventurers Outpost after being added and then removed. Adventurers Outpost is on Discovery Island, near the … Read more