PHOTOS: Storm Force Accelatron Reopens at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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After being closed for almost a year, Storm Force Accelatron has reopened on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction opened with the rest of the park after the COVID-19 related closure last year but closed again along with several other attractions in August 2020. There was a 35 minute wait … Read more

runDisney Making Announcement Tomorrow, Likely For Return of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

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Earlier this month, a mistake on the runDisney website revealed the likely return of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Now it looks like runDisney will be officially announcing the event’s return tomorrow. In a tweet, runDisney said they had some “run”derful news, alongside a video of people running together. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Boss Baby Arrives for Meet and Greet at Universal Studios Florida

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Ahead of the release of The Boss Baby: Family Business on July 2, the Boss Baby himself is now greeting guests at DreamWorks Destination in Universal Studios Florida. The meet-and-greet has been set up in the courtyard outside DreamWorks Destination. The Boss Baby was escorted by a Team Member to his meet-and-greet area. He remains … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Training for Reopening of the EPCOT Monorail Line

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The EPCOT Monorail line has been closed for the past year and signage was even removed from the station in May. But it seems the line may finally reopen soon as Cast Members have been spotted training at the station in EPCOT. We saw a group of Cast Members on the platform this morning. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Monorail Station Continues at Transportation and Ticket Center for 50th Anniversary

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The Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World is being repainted in stages to match the EARidescent color scheme of the resort’s 50th anniversary. This includes adding touches of royal blue to the Monorail station. The stripes above the Monorail tracks are being repainted. Only the first couple yards of stripes have been repainted … Read more

Walt Disney World Ambassador Team Announced for 2022-2023

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The new Walt Disney World ambassador team for 2022-2023 has been chosen. President of Walt Disney World Jeff Vahle shared photos of them on Instagram. Raevon Redding and Ali Manion will be representing Walt Disney World and its Cast Members for the next two years. Their appointment was announced in a ceremony at the America … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Begins on Lobby of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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The scheduled refurbishment of the lobby of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has begun. This is phase one of three of the refurbishment. From the parking lot, we could see crew members painting the top of the building. The doors to the performance hall have been repainted. During phase one, the connecting hallway to … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Begins at Disney’s Old Key West Resort

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Today, refurbishment has begun on the lobby of Disney’s Old Key West Resort. The den area of the lobby is now walled off. A table and pressed penny machines have been pushed against the construction wall. For this first phase of refurbishment, guests can check in as normal in the main lobby. In the second … Read more

VIDEO: Cast Member Sings to Guests While Steering Seven Seas Lagoon Boat

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Disney Parks has shared a TikTok of a Cast Member named Mallory singing her rendition of “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella. While singing, Mallory is steering one of the boats that transport guests across Seven Seas Lagoon to and from Magic Kingdom and nearby resorts. Under the username singingcaptain18, Mallory … Read more

Fourth of July Fireworks Returning to Universal Studios Hollywood

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Fireworks are returning to Universal Studios Hollywood for the 4th of July this year. This is the first announcement regarding fireworks returning to Universal Studios Hollywood, which began removing physical distancing earlier this month. The 4th of July fireworks may indicate nighttime spectaculars returning after next weekend.

New Monorail Station Will Not Be Complete When Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopens

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will finally reopen to all guests on July 19, 2021. Though it was originally announced that refurbishments would be completed by this date, the updated Monorail station will not be open yet. Monorail service will therefore not be available to and from the resort. The front desk will move from Pago … Read more

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Hungry Bear Restaurant, and More Reopening in July at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort has announced the reopening dates of even more restaurants for July. Check out the full list below. Disneyland Park Harbour Galley  (opening July 1; mobile order available) Hungry Bear Restaurant (opening July 1; mobile order available) Refreshment Corner (opening July 8; mobile order available) Kat Saka’s Kettle (opening July 15) Disney California Adventure Park Lucky Fortune Cookery (opening … Read more

PHOTOS: Jewel Returned to 50th Anniversary Decor on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

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Last weekend, one of the jewels adorning Cinderella Castle for Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary fell off, revealing a command strip beneath it. Disney has now replaced the jewel, restoring the castle’s birthday look. The missing jewel was on a turret on the west side. Hopefully, the jewel was more secured this time around. This was … Read more

PHOTOS: New Lights Installed in Innoventions Breezeway at EPCOT

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New lights matching those on Spaceship Earth are being installed inside the Innoventions breezeway at EPCOT. Club Cool, due to open this summer, will be adjacent to this breezeway. The circular lights are being installed in rows across the breezeway ceiling. We can clearly see where even more lights will be installed soon. In addition … Read more

VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts Mid-Season “Loki” Sneak Peek

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A new mid-season sneak peek promises more twists, turns, and mischief in the final three episodes of Loki on Disney+. The sneak peek recaps the first three episodes before diving into new footage from the rest of the season. Watch the brand-new, exciting, mid-season sneak peek at Marvel Studios’ “Loki,” streaming now exclusively on Disney+.  “Loki,” … Read more

PHOTOS: Facade Being Repainted at Be Our Guest Restaurant for 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom

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The mountain and rocks surrounding Beast’s Castle in Magic Kingdom are receiving a fresh coat of paint. We noticed the refurbishment work beyond the gates of Be Our Guest Restaurant this morning. A row of planters block part of the entrance courtyard from guest access. Behind the planters are several things covered in dark green … Read more