PHOTOS: Rider Capacity Increased, Dividers Removed from Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT

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With physical distancing being removed and reduced in some areas of Walt Disney World, we’re keeping an eye on changes to other COVID-19 precautions. In EPCOT, dividers have been removed Soarin’ Around the World. There are still physical distancing markers in the queue. Plexiglass dividers are still in place in the pre-show area. The dividers … Read more

PHOTOS: Multiple Parties Now Seated Together in Each Compartment on The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort

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Physical distancing at Universal Orlando Resort has been reduced from six feet to three feet, and we’re seeing less distancing on attractions. Multiple parties are now being seated together in one compartment on the Hogwarts Express, which travels between the two main theme parks. As a party of one, we were placed with a party … Read more

Disney College Program Applications Now Open to All Eligible

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Earlier this month, it was announced that the Disney College Program would be returning to Walt Disney World, with Spring 2020 participants whose program had been suspended able to reapply. Now, everyone eligible is able to apply to participate in the program. Disney College Program shared the news on social media. Applications will only be … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Temporary Supports Now Removed From TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom

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Although construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom is significantly delayed, work continues on the exterior canopy. The final temporary supports from beneath the canopy have been removed, giving us a clearer look at the structure. The reddish-brown supports surrounded the coaster track and kept the canopy in place while the framework was … Read more

PHOTOS: Highest Refurbished Turret Revealed on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris

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Sleeping Beauty Castle (Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant) in Disneyland Paris has been under refurbishment since January, preparing for the park’s 30th-anniversary celebration. During this time, it has been surrounded by scaffolding and themed scrim, while skilled artisans restored the castle the same way they would restore a historical monument. InsideDlpCastle on … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Magic in the Stars” Three Caballeros Pin at Walt Disney World

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The latest in the “Magic in the Stars” pin series features Donald, Jose, and Panchito of the Three Caballeros. We found this limited edition pin at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition “Magic in the Stars” Taurus Pin – $19.99 The pin is for the Taurus zodiac, although the Three Caballeros are neither … Read more

Disneyland Resort Qualifies for Raise in Capacity Tomorrow, May 19

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Beginning tomorrow, May 19, Disneyland and other Orange County, California theme parks will be able to raise their capacity from 25% to 35%. Orange County, California is eligible to advance into the least restrictive yellow reopening tier tomorrow. Overall theme park capacity can raise to 35%, while indoor capacity remains at 25%. Indoor dining, however, … Read more

Orange County Florida Now Qualifies for Lifting of Mask Mandate Indoors

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Although no announcements have been made, Orange County, Florida now qualifies for phase 3 of Mayor Jerry Demings’ reopening plan, which would lift all mask mandates. Phase 3 can begin when 70% of the population over the age of 16 has received their first dose of the vaccine and/or Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate … Read more

New MagicMobile Pass Designs Now Available, Figment and Orange Bird Coming Soon

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Walt Disney World’s new MagicMobile service allows guests to use their smartphone as they would a MagicBand. Guests can choose from different digital ticket designs which animate in different ways when used to enter a theme park. Two new designs are now available in My Disney Experience. A new Magic Kingdom design features a star-topped … Read more

Walt Disney World Possibly Selling New Annual Passes Again Soon

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down Walt Disney World last year, Annual Pass availability has been suspended. Existing Passholders and those with expired passes have been able to renew, but no one has been able to purchase a new Annual Pass. However, it seems that Walt Disney World will be selling Annual Passes again soon. … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will No Longer Receive Complimentary MagicBands

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Walt Disney World announced in an email to Annual Passholders that they would no longer receive complimentary MagicBands. Complimentary MagicBands will be discontinued for Annual Passes purchased and renewed on August 16, 2021, and beyond. Annual Passholders will still get a special discount on MagicBands. This announcement comes after the new MagicMobile service was rolled … Read more

REVIEW: Cape May Cafe Reopens with Walt Disney World’s Best Value Breakfast

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Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort has reopened, and we arrived bright and early on opening day for breakfast. While Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast has not returned, the cafe still promises a delicious all-you-care-to-enjoy meal of breakfast classics. The prix fixe meal is $25 per adult and $14 per child, plus tax and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New EARidescent Cast Member Name Tags Revealed for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, revealed via Instagram the new Cast Member nametag design celebrating the resort’s 50th anniversary, which was announced earlier this month. The new nametag features the 50th anniversary Cinderella Castle logo and an outline of EARidescent gold. It will debut this fall with the beginning of “The World’s … Read more

“DreamWorks Destination” Character Experience Coming Soon to Universal Studios Florida

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A new interactive character experience called “DreamWorks Destination” is coming to Universal Studios Florida, where guests will be able to meet, greet, and dance with their favorite DreamWorks characters. Located in the KidZone area of Universal Studios Florida, DreamWorks Destination will be a first-of-its-kind character experience where guests can interact with multiple beloved characters from … Read more

Production Begins on “Enchanted” Sequel “Disenchanted”, Plot Details Revealed

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Five years after being announced, production on Disenchanted, the sequel to Disney’s Enchanted, has begun. The film is shooting in Ireland and will debut exclusively on Disney+ in 2022. Amy Adams is returning in the lead role of Giselle, as well as producing. Barry Josephson and Barry Sonnenfeld are returning as producers. Adam Shankman (Hairspray, … Read more

Everything Coming to Disney+ In June 2021 (Luca, Loki, Big Shot Finale, and More)

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It looks like Disney+ is going to have an exciting June, with the series premiere of Marvel’s next series “Loki”, plus the debut of Pixar’s Luca, and much more. Everything new and old coming to Disney+ is listed below. What are you most excited to see? Friday, June 4 Marvel Studios Legends (“Loki and “The … Read more