PHOTOS: Horizontal Beam Trimmed on Roof of Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Crossbeams are being removed from the iconic roof of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as the hotel receives a major refurbishment. Now, a portion of the central horizontal beam has been trimmed. Crossbeams have been removed from the left side of the structure, while the right side remains untouched. A portion of horizontal beam leading to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Retro-Style Sweatshirts Featuring Mickey & Co. Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Stay warm this winter with a new line of retro-style sweatshirts featuring Mickey Mouse and friends, now available at Walt Disney World. This Mickey & Co. collection harkens back to the ’80s and ’90s when Mickey & Co. merchandise was all the rage across Disney Parks and Disney Stores worldwide. Mickey & Co. Black Sweatshirt … Read more

Walt Disney World Asking Annual Passholders on Monthly Payment Plan to Confirm Pass Extension Before November 1

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With Walt Disney World closed for so long due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney World offered Annual Passholders extension, cancellations, and refunds. Now Disney is emailing Passholders on monthly payment plans who chose an extension, asking them to confirm the extension and schedule of payments on an amended contract. The email asks guests to … Read more

Benedict Cumberbatch to Reprise Role as Doctor Strange in “Spider-Man 3”

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Benedict Cumberbatch will be returning as Doctor Strange in Spider-Man 3, which is set to be released next year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Doctor Strange will be taking over the mentor role previously held by Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark and Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. Spider-Man 3 is the third installment in the … Read more

PHOTOS: Innoventions West and Electric Umbrella Demolition Continues at EPCOT

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We’ve recently seen interior decorations and the second floor removed from the Electric Umbrella at EPCOT. Nearby, Innoventions is also being demolished and Mouse Gear refurbished, making way for the future of Future World. The projects have been ongoing for most of this year, only pausing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The canopy and overhang … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: ABC Commissary Reopens with NEW Shrimp Curry Rice Bowl, Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese, and Pork Carnitas Tacos at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After being closed for almost seven months, ABC Commissary has reopened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with brand new menu items. Though not listed on the outside menu, guests can mobile order Frozen Apple Cider and the Box of Bones Chocolate Éclair, which debuted at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Both of these items are only … Read more

PHOTOS: More Crossbeams Removed During Refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is receiving a makeover, currently focused on the Great Ceremonial House. Yesterday, crossbeams from the iconic roof began to disappear, and today even more are gone. The structure looks odd right now as crossbeams have only been removed from one side. As seen in concept art for the refurbished resort, the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Rose Gold Accents Added to Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza

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We’re only two weeks into the eight-week refurbishment of the Magic Kingdom toll plaza in honor of the park’s 50th anniversary next year, and the plaza’s new color palette is becoming clear. The freshly painted section is clear as guests approach the plaza. The first three lanes are closed for now, but painting seems to … Read more

Disneyland Paris Introducing Tiered, Increased Pricing for Annual Passholder Privilege Tickets

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According to DLP Report, Disneyland Paris will be introducing a new tiered pricing system for Annual Passholder privilege tickets starting November 6, 2020. There will be low season and high season tiers from November 6, 2020 to March 31, 2021. The Infinity ticket will be €37 for low season and €52 for high season. The … Read more

PHOTOS: New Maleficent, Ursula, and Disney Villains Apparel Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Get dressed up for Halloween with some of your favorite Disney Villains. Disneyland has new apparel featuring Maleficent, Ursula, and the rest of the villains. Ursula Long-Sleeved Shirt – $39.99 This top is perfect for a slightly chilly fall. Ursula looks like she’s about to perform some powerful magic on the front of this top. … Read more

PHOTOS: Interior Neon and Decorations Removed During Electric Umbrella Demolition at EPCOT

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Among the many construction projects going on at EPCOT is the demolition of the Electric Umbrella to make way for a new Starbucks and restaurant. Earlier this week, we saw that the second floor of the Electric Umbrella was gone, and now it looks like more has been torn out of the inside. Demolition first … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour an ADA Accessible Room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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All Walt Disney World Resort hotels have ADA accessible rooms built and configured for different needs. We stayed in a mobility-accessible room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and took pictures so we can show you around. The main room is mostly the same as an average Caribbean Beach hotel room. There’s a table and two … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Cruise Skipper Hat Now Available at Disneyland Resort

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Any skippers getting ready for a journey will want this new Jungle Cruise hat, available in the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop. There was a Jungle Cruise section of the shop, and this new hat first released at Disney World was front and center. The Jungle Cruise logo is embroidered on the front of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop in Stage 17 of California Adventure Opens to Downtown Disney Guests

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Stage 17 in Disney California Adventure—a flex space used for private events, character meet-and-greets, and previously Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play It!—has reopened as the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop, with an entrance in Downtown Disney District. The Backlot Premiere Shop’s opening was only announced yesterday. The shop is an extended space … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Jaws” and “Back to the Future” Baseball Caps Arrive at Universal Studios Florida

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Whether you’re a fan of classic Universal films or classic Universal attractions, you’ll be interested in these Jaws and Back to the Future baseball caps. Jaws Baseball Cap – $25 You’re gonna need a bigger boat with this hat featuring the titular jaws of the film’s shark. “Universal Studios” is on the back of the … Read more

New Plot Summary Released For “Cruella” Live-Action Film Starring Emma Stone

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We finally have a plot summary for Disney’s upcoming live-action Cruella, an adaptation of One Hundred and One Dalmatians focused on the film’s villain. The following plot summary has emerged for Cruella: Before she becomes Cruella de Vil? Teenaged Estella has a dream. She wishes to become a fashion designer, having been gifted with talent, … Read more