New ‘Harry Potter’ Hogsmeade Tees, Tumbler, Keychain, and Pin Arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood

New Hogsmeade merchandise inspired by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. We found these in the Universal Studios Store, Upper Lot. Hogsmeade Adult Tee – $27 This blue tee features a poster image of Hogsmeade on the front. It has the Hogsmeade entrance archway in the foreground, followed by the … Read more

BREAKING: Pirates of the Caribbean Reopening at Disneyland on July 1

After a months-long refurbishment, Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Park will be reopening on July 1, 2022. It closed for refurbishment on March 14. The surrounding New Orleans Square has also been undergoing refurbishment to widen walkways.

Disney Files Patent for Reset of Physical and Digital Ride Vehicle Effects

Disney has filed a new patent for physical and digital effects to be reset on a ride vehicle between unload and load stations. What this means is that effects would be triggered throughout the attraction causing physical or digital changes to the ride vehicle, so it has a different appearance at the end than it … Read more

Emile’s Fromage Montage to Include 10 Cheese Dishes at 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

This year’s version of Emile’s Fromage Montage at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will include ten cheese dish options instead of just five. Guests still only need to purchase five of the dishes and get five stamps to receive a prize, but there are more treats to choose from. Guests will use … Read more

Global Marketplace Food Booths Announced for 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The Global Marketplace food booths for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival have been announced. New this year is The Fry Basket, with the description “Snack on crispy French fries or yucca fries, seasoned to perfection.” The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins on July 14 but some booths will not open … Read more

Eat to the Beat Concert Line-up Announced For 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The line-up for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been announced. The concert series is presented by Florida Blue Medicare. Both local bands and internationally recognized artists have been invited to this year’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series and will be performing at … Read more

Beach at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Closing May 23 for Weeks-Long Refurbishment

The beach area of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be closed starting Monday, May 23, 2022, for a refurbishment. The work will take place during daytime hours only, so guests may hear construction noises between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The refurbishment is expected to be completed, and the beach will reopen to … Read more

CONCEPT ART: New Look at Avengers Assemble: Flight Force LED Façade in Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris

MCM Comic Con revealed a new piece of concept art for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris in a tweet about a panel of Walt Disney Imagineers. The panel, Assembling the Universe: The Story of Avengers Campus, will be on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the main stage. The concept art gives us a new look … Read more

Trusses Go Up For Summer Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

Trusses have gone up at the entrance to the Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. As we reported yesterday, the store will likely have a retro theme inspired by “Jaws,” “Back to the Future,” and “E.T.” The trusses frame the entrance, which is the I. Stein & Co. façade. They sit on two large black … Read more

New Plant-Based and Seasonal Dishes Coming to California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on May 26

Starting May 26, California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have several new plant-based dishes as well as new seasonal dishes. Appetizers The Florida Peach and Raspberry Salad highlight some of Florida’s fresh, bright, and flavorful ingredients by featuring grilled and fresh peaches, raspberry variations, steel-cut oat granola tart, red onion, and a whipped raspberry vinaigrette. The … Read more

New 50th Anniversary OtterBox Phone Charging Kit at Walt Disney World

A new portable charging kit by OtterBox is now available at Walt Disney World for the resort’s 50th anniversary. We found this kit at Celebrity 5&10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 50th Anniversary Portable Charging Kit – $49.95 The kit contains a battery pack and a 3-in-1 cable. It advertises up to 14 hours of battery, but … Read more

Two Stormalong Bay Bridges Covered by Scrim at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

While Stormalong Bay remains open at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, the bridges over the water are closed for refurbishment. White scrim now completely covers two bridges. Work began on the bridge to the left but has now moved to both bridges. White construction walls sit on the island between the bridges. Scaffolding and scrim fully … Read more

First Look at Marvel’s ‘Echo,’ Now Filming in Atlanta

Marvel’s “Echo” starring Alaqua Cox has begun production in Atlanta. Disney also released an image from set of Cox in costume. Cox debuted as Maya Lopez a.k.a. Echo in “Hawkeye” last year. In her spinoff series, she will leave New York City for her hometown, where she reconnects with her roots and ends up at … Read more

Thatched Roof Removed from Spirit of Aloha Building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The Spirit of Aloha dinner show has permanently closed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the building is now being demolished to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club wing. From the Monorail, we could see exposed steel where the thatched roof used to be. On the ground, we got a look at the … Read more

New Super Nintendo World Mini Backpack at Universal Studios Hollywood

Hop in the nearest warp pipe, and collect this new Super Nintendo World Mini Backpack. It’s available now in Universal Studios Hollywood at Feature Presentation. Super Nintendo World Mini Backpack – $65 The mini backpack is white. “Super Nintendo World” appears in white letters, on the front of the backpack. The words are featured on a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Super Nintendo World Merchandise Jumps Into Feature Presentation at Universal Studios Hollywood

A super assortment of Super Nintendo World items has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood to join the items we found previously. We found a bevy of Mario All-Stars, including Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, and more, at Feature Presentation. Mario Kart Grand Prix Pins – $14 Each First, we found this trio of “Mario Kart: Grand … Read more