Orlando Records Show Work Moving Forward on Disney’s Lake Nona Campus

City of Orlando records show that work is moving forward on The Walt Disney Company’s planned Lake Nona campus in Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal reports. The records indicate that a parcel master plan is being sought “for the development of an approximately 1.8 million-square-foot office complex with office and flex space within the Lake … Read more

VIDEO: Full Test of New ‘Wondrous Journeys’ Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland

We were lucky enough to view a full test of “Wondrous Journeys,” Disneyland Park’s new fireworks spectacular celebrating 100 years of Disney. The test was done after the park closed, but we could see the fireworks from just outside the gates. Watch our video of the “Wondrous Journeys” test below. Of course, the full show … Read more

World Drive Near Magic Kingdom Temporarily Reduced to One Lane Next Week

Construction will temporarily reduce the northbound side of World Drive near the Magic Kingdom toll plaza to one lane. A portion of World Drive near where it splits between the Magic Kingdom toll plaza and nearby resorts will be one lane from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily from January 23 to 27. There will … Read more

Disney100 Matterhorn Bobsleds Banner Lists Wrong Opening Year at Disneyland Resort

There’s a new series of banners on the tram route at Disneyland Resort, each one naming a different attraction, park, or movie and the year it debuted. Unfortunately, someone on the design team didn’t double-check their work and multiple banners have errors. Most egregiously, the banner for Matterhorn Bobsleds has the wrong year. The blue … Read more

Lightning Lane Sign Added to Ariel’s Grotto Ahead of Reopening at Magic Kingdom

Days before it finally reopens, Ariel’s Grotto in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom finally has a Lightning Lane sign. Across the sidewalk from the standby wait time sign is a pink seashell with a clock in it. “Lightning Lane” is now above the clock, which lets guests know if it’s time to get in line or … Read more

Disney Collaborates With CreativeSoul Photography on Diverse Princess-Inspired Dolls

Disney has collaborated with Black-owned business CreativeSoul Photography on a collection of dolls that reimagines four of the Disney Princesses as being part of the African diaspora. The collection includes Tiana, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White dolls. This special edition artist series will debut on shopDisney, and at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort on … Read more

Huggies Sponsorship Signage Removed From Baby Care Center and Stroller Rentals at Magic Kingdom

The Huggies logo has been removed from the Baby Care Center and Stroller Rentals signs at Magic Kingdom. The Baby Care Center was refurbished in late 2021 to include “Alice in Wonderland” theming. This golden sign outside previously said, “Hosted by Huggies.” It also previously had a sketch of a mother and baby, but this … Read more

Mannequin in Wheelchair Displayed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Store

A mannequin in a wheelchair is now on display in the Once Upon a Time store at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The mannequin is a child, on display with a family of standing mannequins who all have different skin tones. They’re showing off some of the T-shirts and hats available in the store. In the past … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Full Tour of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Super Nintendo World is open for technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood and will have its grand opening on February 17, 2023. Let’s take a full tour of this new themed land and see what awaits us through the Warp Pipe entrance. Entrance The entrance to Super Nintendo World is located on the Lower Lot … Read more

New Chef Mickey’s Phone Cases Debut at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

If you love Chef Mickey’s, you’ll love these new phone cases available near the restaurant at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There are three phone case designs, available for iPhones X through 14 (including Pro and Pro Max). These designs were first made available in MaDe kiosks throughout Walt Disney World. Chef Mickey’s AOP … Read more

REVIEW: Chipotle Chicken Sandwich from Pacific Wharf Cafe in Disney California Adventure

Menu shakeups are happening all over the Disneyland Resort right now, as is traditional with the changing of the seasons. So we visited Pacific Wharf Cafe at Disney California Adventure, which has a new chipotle chicken sandwich for the winter season! Chipotle Chicken Sandwich – $12.69 Chipotle Marinated Chicken, Havarti, Avocado Spread and crispy Bacon … Read more

New Mardi Gras Mickey Balloons Available at Disneyland Resort

Let the good times roll with one of the colorful new Mardi Gras Mickey balloons available around the Disneyland Resort! These were available from a balloon vendor in Disney California Adventure. The “cute” balloons introduced about a year ago were also available. These balloons are essentially the traditional look for how we know Mickey balloons … Read more

Year of the Rabbit Apparel, Loungefly Wallet, Spirit Jersey, and More Arrive for Lunar New Year at Walt Disney World

We’re jumping for joy and hopping all over Walt Disney World in search of Lunar New Year merchandise! With 2023 being the Year of the Rabbit, new Lunar New Year items are popping up, so we’ve rounded up everything we found so far to celebrate the occasion! We found most of the new merchandise at … Read more

Disney Rewards Member Email Lists Fall 2023 Opening for Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’

We’ve known for several months that Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” would open in “late 2023” at EPCOT, but a new email to Disney Rewards members gives a slightly more specific timeline. The “Autumn” section of the email states the following: This fall, you won’t want to miss the debut of Journey of Water, … Read more

Mardi Gras 2023 UOAP Perks Announced Including Magnet, Parade Viewing, Discounts, and More

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Universal Orlando Resort has announced this year’s Annual Passholder perks for Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Free Mardi Gras Exclusive Passholder Magnet Passholders can get an exclusive free Mardi Gras-themed magnet from Feb. 4 – Apr. 16 while supplies last. Magnet pick-up is located at Toon Extra in Universal’s Islands of Adventure from 11:00 … Read more

New ‘Castle Cake’ 25th Anniversary Hoodie at Walt Disney World

Another “Castle Cake” item has joined the Vault Collection at Walt Disney World, celebrating 50 years of Magic Kingdom by looking back at previous milestone anniversaries. We found this hoodie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but it’s also been available at the Main Street Theater in Magic Kingdom. It’s selling out wherever it pops up, so … Read more