Minivan Starts Fire at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort This Morning

A minivan was on fire in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort parking lot at approximately 7:55 a.m. this morning. Kim Kuczmarski Kubitz sent us photos of the fire. According to Kubitz, at least four cars around the minivan were also damaged. A huge black smoke cloud rose above the parking lot. Reedy Creek Fire Department was … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular’ 2022 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Celebrate “Grinchmas” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure with the “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” in Seuss Landing. Guests can enter the theater for “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” from Seuss Landing. It’s performed at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 3:45, 4:45, and 5:45 daily. Guests can meet the Grinch nearby at Honk Honkers during the day. The theater itself is not … Read more

New Black Walt Disney World Bag Collection by Coach

Coach has a new collection of sleek black bags available at Walt Disney World. The collection will also include an ear headband, but it is not yet available. We found the new bags in Creations Shop at EPCOT and Ever After in Disney Springs. Walt Disney World Tote by Coach – $495 This square-shaped tote … Read more

New Princess Jasmine Dooney & Bourke Bags at Walt Disney World

Dooney & Bourke has two new bags inspired by Princess Jasmine available at Walt Disney World as part of the ever-growing Jasmine merch collection. There is a handbag and tote, both available at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Jasmine Handbag by Dooney & Bourke – $298 Both bags are black with a pattern of white … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Offering 2 Extra Days Free With 2-Day Tickets

Universal Orlando Resort is currently offering two extra days free with the purchase of a two-park, two-day ticket. With this offer, guests can experience four days of Universal thrills for the price of two. The ticket price is determined by the first date of the visit. It starts at $221.99 for a ticket that allows … Read more

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Shares Image of Original EPCOT Reimagining Project

Former Imagineer Jim Shull shared an image on Twitter of the original plan for the EPCOT overhaul including the now-canceled festival center. At the top of the image is Spaceship Earth, with Connections and Creations Shop in the white buildings to the lower right. The colorful space of the image is the area currently under … Read more

Magic Kingdom Closing Early on January 31, 2023

Magic Kingdom will close early on January 31, 2023, for a private event. The park will open as usual at 9:00 a.m. but close at 4:30 p.m. EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will all be open their usual full hours. Magic Kingdom usually hosts Cast Member celebrations and private events early in … Read more

The American Adventure Gingerbread Houses Debut at 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

The American Adventure gingerbread display has opened as part of the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. This year’s display uses the same basic structures as last year’s, with three houses inspired by the Lincoln Memorial, The American Adventure, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in glass cases. However, last year’s display included … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Announces Parade Featuring ‘Zootopia,’ New ‘Snowies’ Plush, and More Christmas Offerings

Shanghai Disneyland has announced their Christmas 2022 offerings, including a new cavalcade featuring “Zootopia” characters and a series of plush called “Snowies.” Shanghai Disneyland just reopened today after a month-long closure due to COVID-19. The new Disney Winter Frostival will begin on Monday, November 28, 2022. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will ride their own … Read more

Flowers Added to Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ at EPCOT

While they continue working on rockwork structures, crews have also been adding small details to Journey of Water Inspired by “Moana,” a new walkthrough attraction scheduled to open next year at EPCOT. The tree-like figures wrapped in plastic are themed lampposts. The longer horizontal pole in the image above appears to be an archway structure. … Read more

Work Continues on Roundup Rodeo BBQ Façade at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

After signs and lamps were installed a few weeks ago, crews continue to add elements to the façade of the Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Two red lamps hang from poles meant to resemble a twist tie and wire. They will illuminate the restaurant’s sign, which is installed but … Read more

Disney Wish Christmas ‘Tree’ Installed at Disney Springs for 2022 Tree Stroll

After a delay worthy of the original ship, the Disney Wish Christmas “tree” has been installed at Disney Springs for the 2022 Christmas Tree Stroll. We discovered upon visiting the display that it is not a tree at all. It’s more like a topiary of the Disney Wish. This Disney Cruise Line display is new … Read more

Speaker Catches on Fire Aboard Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

A small fire broke out on the Disney Wonder last night due to an electrical short in the speaker system. These are screenshots from video provided by Disney Wonder guests. The fire was on a speaker high up behind the giant Funnel Vision screen. Initially, just smoke was rising, then progressively larger flames were visible. … Read more

Branded Coca-Cola Cups Return to Club Cool at EPCOT

Branded Coca-Cola paper cups are back at Club Cool in EPCOT after being missing for a month. Club Cool ran out of branded cups last month due to supply chain issues. Guests were instead given paper cones for a few days before plain white cups were stocked. The white cups featuring the Coca-Cola logo are … Read more

Disney Children’s Apparel Recalled Due to High Lead Levels

Some licensed Disney children’s apparel produced by Bentex Group Inc. has been recalled due to high lead levels in the textile ink. The recall includes 87,000 clothing sets that were sold at TJMAXX, DD’s/Ross, Burlington, Army & Airforce Exchange Service, Amazon.com, and more retailers between November 2021 and August 2022. Bentex is offering full refunds … Read more

Complimentary ‘Safari Sack’ Ziploc Bags Now Available at Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom

Complimentary “Safari Sack” Ziploc bags are now available in the queue of Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom so you can keep your valuables safe during the water ride. Jungle Cruise isn’t usually too wet and wild of an attraction, but just in case, these plastic bags are the perfect size to fit a phone. They’re … Read more