Junior Woodchucks, Hysterical Society, and More Signs Installed at Mickey’s Toontown Entrance in Disneyland

New themed signs have gone up at the entrance to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland, in addition to the new main sign installed a few days ago. There are four small signs, two on each side of the “Welcome to Mickey’s Toontown” sign. They’re on the Disneyland Railroad bridge that guests walk under to enter Mickey’s … Read more

NEW Henry the Witch’s Cat Mold-A-Rama at Universal Orlando Resort

There’s a new version of the Halloween cat Mold-A-Rama figure available in the All Hallows Eve Boutique at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The cat, which is named Henry, was previously available as a purple figure in the Halloween Tribute Store. Witch’s Cat – $8 Henry replaces the lump of coal Christmas tree that was available … Read more

Incorrect Matterhorn Bobsleds Banner Removed From Disneyland Resort

The Disney100 banner for Matterhorn Bobsleds was removed from the Disneyland Resort tram route after we and other fans noted that it had the incorrect opening year for the coaster. The lamppost where the Matterhorn Bobsleds banner hung is now empty. It listed the attraction’s opening year as 1955, which was the opening year of … Read more

More Disney 100 Medallions and Stars Decorate Carthay Circle Theater and Entrance of California Adventure

More platinum Disney100 decorations now adorn the entrance and Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure. There is a giant medallion above the park’s main entrance, but smaller medallions and small sparkle stars are now across the plaza. All of the medallions feature the three fairies from “Sleeping Beauty” around the Disney 100 Years of Wonder … Read more

Foundation Pouring Begins for Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Piling continues and concrete pumping has begun at the construction site of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which replaces the demolished Spirit of Aloha building. The tall construction vehicles are pile drivers, used for foundational piling. Pilings are often used for foundations, especially in areas where the water table … Read more

Thunder Falls Terrace Closed For Roof Refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Thunder Falls Terrace in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been closed for about two weeks as work wraps up on the restaurant’s roof. The roof was damaged during Hurricane Ian, and half of the dining room closed in November to take care of a leak. The dining room reopened a month later for the busy … Read more

Exterior of New Disney Vacation Club Tower Coming Along at Disneyland Hotel

A few months after the highest beam of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel was installed, construction continues on the new Disney Vacation Club tower. The entire tower is surrounded by scaffolding and wrapped in black scrim. The tower will be right next to the iconic E-Ticket Pool and its Monorail waterslides. Visible across the pool … Read more

MaDe Kiosk Installed at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can now create personalized phone cases, magnets, and more at a new MaDe kiosk in Riverside Depot. The kiosk is in the first room of Riverside Depot (when entering from the front of the park). There are two screens available. Guests can create MagicBands, phone cases, ornaments, magnets, AirPods cases, … Read more

Disney 100 Banners and Medallions Installed on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure

Disney100 decorations have started to appear on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. We already saw a platinum medallion at the park’s entrance, now smaller medallions and banners are on the entrance street. The colors of the celebration are purple and platinum silver. Banners in these colors hang on the street’s lampposts. Medallions at … Read more

Extended Queue Set Up, Long Line Forms for Pressed Pennies During Final Weekend of Splash Mountain’s Existence at Magic Kingdom

Tomorrow, January 22, 2023, will be the final operating date for Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom. In anticipation of a busy final two days, Cast Members have set up an extended queue for the attraction. Ropes and stanchions extend the queue past the still-closed Briar Patch, around the corner to the Frontierland bridge. Tape on … Read more

PHOTOS: Test Seat Backdrop Installed Near TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance at Magic Kingdom

A backdrop for the test seats of TRON Lightcycle / Run has been installed near the new coaster’s entrance at Magic Kingdom. The backdrop is visible under the white canopy. The graphic is similar to the one that was used on these display lightcycles previously available outside Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. The same backdrop … Read more

Walt Disney World Hiring Ariel Character Look-Alikes to Portray Halle Bailey’s Live Action ‘The Little Mermaid’

Walt Disney World is hiring performers who look like the live-action Ariel as portrayed by Halle Bailey in the upcoming live-action “The Little Mermaid.” This isn’t the first time Disney has specifically sought performers who look like the live-action version of a character who was originally animated, but it is the first time that the … Read more

New Orange Bird Tumbler Available at Walt Disney World

Stay hydrated during EPCOT festivals with this new Orange Bird tumbler. We found it in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Orange Bird Tumbler – $29.99 The cup and straw are transparent. It has a shiny orange lid. A silicone orange is on the straw. Orange Bird is on one side with the words “Spread sunshine not … Read more

New Steel Structure Added to Minion Café Structure at Universal Studios Florida

The first new steel supports were installed for Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida earlier this month and now more steel has been erected. In early December, Universal officially announced that Universal Studios Florida would be getting a Minion land called Illumination Avenue with the additions of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Café. The attraction will take … Read more

New ‘Olu Mel Spirit Jersey and Beach Towel at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Duffy’s musical turtle friend ‘Olu Mel is now featured on a Spirit Jersey and beach towel available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. ‘Olu Mel Spirit Jersey – $85 The Spirit Jersey is a burnt orange color. ‘Olu Mel is on the left breast, playing his ukulele and wearing a hat. Music notes and a white … Read more

New Limited Edition ‘100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime’ National Geographic Book at Walt Disney World

A new limited edition National Geographic book celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company is available at Walt Disney World. We first found “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” – $100 The book has a black canvas cover with a … Read more