Shannen Michaelsen 
Following the reopening of the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom, Disney has shared the attraction’s operating hours. The Walt Disney World Railroad will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. today. It will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 24-29, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on December … Read more
It’s a Christmas miracle! The Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom has reopened after being closed for over four years. Media rode the train first, along with Melissa Valiquette, vice president of Magic Kingdom. The railroad then reopened to regular guests at about 10:00 a.m. this morning, December 23, 2022. Hours have been added … Read more
After being closed for over four years due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run, the Walt Disney World Railroad will finally reopen at Magic Kingdom during “this holiday season.” “The familiar whistle of its steam engine will be complemented by exciting new sounds and voices,” the team of Imagineers shared. “A new conductor … Read more
In an interview with “The View,” Edie Falco revealed she filmed “Avatar: The Way of Water” so long ago, she thought it must have come out and bombed at the box office in the years since. Edie Falco appears in “Avatar: The Way of Water” as General Frances Ardmore. She filmed the sequel four years … Read more
We saw and heard three Walt Disney World Railroad train engines testing with accompanying audio at Magic Kingdom today. We saw the Roy O. Disney, Lilly Belle, and Walter E. Disney engines at multiple stations this morning, but we have yet to see Roger E. Broggie, engine 3. It’s unknown if the Broggie returned to … Read more
Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be closed for refurbishment starting on January 9, 2023. It will remain closed through February 3, reopening to guests on February 4, 2023. As a water ride, a winter refurbishment is pretty standard and it likely won’t see any major changes. Hurricane Ian did rip … Read more
“Fantasmic!” performances will move by 30 minutes from December 26 to January 7, with the second daily performance technically starting after the park closes. Through December 25, Christmas, “Fantasmic!” will continue to be performed at 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Starting the next day, it will be performed at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. On … Read more
A new sign inside the Holiday Tribute Department Store at Universal Studios Florida points to the seasonal store moving from New York to Hollywood with its next iteration. The sign is a prop flyer on the counter at the exit of the store. This is where hints to future Tribute Stores often show up. The … Read more
Walt Disney World has released a first look at the 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Collection, the final series of merchandise celebrating “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The collection will launch at Walt Disney World in January 2023. There will be a classic black hooded pullover adorned with Mickey Mouse and friends, featured alongside the official … Read more
Let’s take a ride on the EPCOT Monorail and see how construction has progressed on Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana.” Earlier this month, the 16-foot-tall Te Fiti figure was installed in the walkthrough attraction, and she’s hard not to notice when looping around the center of the park. In the foreground, scaffolding has been … Read more
Show off your promotion with a “Star Wars” New Republic marshal badge inspired by characters in “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett.” New Republic Marshal Badge – $19.99 The three-dimensional badge features the New Republic logo in gold against a blue background. It has a gold circle around it and then a gold … Read more
After a successful opening day, “Avatar: The Way of Water” has earned $135 million domestically during its opening weekend. This is below projections of $150-$175 million, but still not a small amount. “Avatar: The Way of Water” has the sixth-best domestic debut in December behind “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and four “Star Wars” films. Opening … Read more
Universal has been testing the animation of various figures in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. When guests visit the land, which opens to the public on February 17, 2023, they will be able to see moving elements on the walls above them. These include Yoshi — who was installed back in July — … Read more
A new Mad Hatter Spirit Jersey available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is inspired by the resort’s “Alice in Wonderland” water playground. Mad Hatter Spirit Jersey – $49.99 The jersey is white and made of a UPF-protective fabric. The Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa logo is in blue on the chest. “We’re … Read more
New candy inspired by the Episoth plant and other Pandoran flora and fauna is available in Windtraders. Episoth Seeds – $5.99 The Episoth is a tall plant with prickly edges. It disperses its seeds far and wide, and now you can purchase these seeds for eating in Windtraders. The “seeds” are sour kiwi gummies. They’re … Read more
Keep warm this winter with a fuzzy Spirit Jersey inspired by Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.” now available at Walt Disney World Resort. Sulley Spirit Jersey – $89.99 The top half of this Spirit Jersey is solid light blue. The bottom (fuzzy) half is light blue with purple polka dots, just like Sulley’s fur. Sulley himself … Read more
