PHOTOS: Exterior Construction Seemingly Complete, Interior Work Moving Forward at Toy Story Hotel in Tokyo Disney Resort

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With the Toy Story Hotel set to open in April after around two years of construction, we figured it would be nice to pop over to the sleepy corner of the Bayside area of Tokyo Disney Resort and check out the latest progress on this project! Virtually all exterior work is complete on the new … Read more

Executive Predicts Bob Iger Will Return as CEO in 2022, Sunshine Flyer Coach Service Debuts Next Year, Disney Cruise Line Offers Half-Off Upfront Deposit, and More: Daily Recap (12/20/21)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, December 20, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Typhoon Lagoon Staged for Guests Ahead of Reported Reopening

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Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most major facets of Walt Disney World have returned to the resort, from nightly fireworks to character dining experiences. But one asterisk still remains—Typhoon Lagoon, the elder of Disney’s two water parks. With rumors pointing to its reopening in January, Disney is hard at work staging the park … Read more

VIDEO: Swing Through New York Aboard The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Studios Japan

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You may think that your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man only patrols the streets of Universal’s Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort… but you’d be wrong! He has a second home in the New York section of Universal Studios Japan, where he still takes on the Sinister Six in Japanese. And just in time for his … Read more

Disney Parks TikTok to Livestream ‘Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks’ December 21

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Today on their official Instagram, Disney Parks announced that they will livestream a performance of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks from the Magic Kingdom tomorrow, December 21st. The stream will take place on a TikTok Live hosted by the official Disney Parks TikTok at 11:15PM EST (8:15PM PST) live from the final evening of Disney Very … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares First Look at Captain Minnie Filigree Bow Medallion Aboard Disney Wish

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We’re just over six months from the maiden voyage of the Disney Wish, and we’ve been getting some fun sneak peeks from Walt Disney Imagineering as they begin putting the finishing touches on the exciting new addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Just a couple weeks ago, they shared a look at the filigree … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Enjoy the Shimmering Lights and Projections of Universal Studios Japan’s 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT!” Christmas Tree

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The holiday season is on through January 10th at Universal Studios Japan, and we were invited to take a special peek at the return of their Christmas tree after two long years! This tree was specially made for their 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT!” celebration, and features a 10 minute-long light and projection show in the … Read more

PHOTOS: Cuddly & Snuggly Peanuts Holiday 2021 Merchandise Lands at Universal Studios Japan

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While you may think of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Peanuts gang as Cedar Fair characters in the United States, Universal Studios Japan is the home of these lovable classics in Japan! And to celebrate the holidays this year, a line of adorable new Peanuts merchandise has come to the park, primarily featuring Snoopy and … Read more

REVIEW: Ho-Ho-Hot Dog Made Us Jolly at Universal Studios Japan

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Ho-ho-ho, it’s the most wonderful time of the year at Universal Studios Japan! We’ve seen two incredibly themed hot dogs at the park this year, the JAWS Dog and the Frankenstein Dog. Now, Universal Studios Japan is rounding out the year with the Ho-Ho-Hot Dog, reminiscent of jolly ol’ Saint Nick himself! The Ho-Ho-Hot Dog … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Limited Edition Where Fantasy Grows: A Disney Terrarium Series Pin Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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One of the limited edition pin series we’ve seen this year is the Where Fantasy Grows: A Disney Terrarium series featuring a three-dimensional octagonal dome with Disney characters in nature. Now that 2021 is coming to a close, we finally know what the final pin in the series will be, since it popped up at … Read more

PHOTOS: Tower of Terror & Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters Candy Cases Coming December 26 to Tokyo Disney Resort

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Tokyo Disney Resort loves their adorable containers, from popcorn buckets to candy cases and everything between! The latest round of these candy cases pays tribute to two more extremely popular attractions, one at Tokyo Disneyland and one at Tokyo DisneySea. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters Candy Case – ¥950 ($8.38) Over at Tokyo Disneyland, Guests can … Read more

No Discounts on New Vault Collection Merchandise, Primeval Whirl Site to Become Seating Area, Keys to the Kingdom & Wild Africa Trek Tours Returning in 2022, and More: Daily Recap 12/16/21

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance! Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, December 16, 2021. Walt Disney … Read more

Terminal C at Orlando International Airport Set to Open in July 2022

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Back in 2017, Orlando International Airport began construction on a $3 billion expansion project to add a third terminal, dubbed Terminal C. As of this week, according to the Greater Orlando Airport Authority, the project is nearly 90% complete, and now has an expected opening month! Per the latest meeting of the Greater Orlando Airport … Read more

REVIEW: Story Book Dining in Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Returns with Delicious Entrées and Delectable Desserts

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Artist Point reopened today at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and alongside it the Story Book Dining with Snow White returned. The menu has undergone a few changes, so we stopped by to try it out and say hello to friends from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” again! Interior Artist Point is located on the first … Read more

Lawsuit Filed Against Disney Alleges Disneyland Resort’s Magic Key Program Deceptively Advertises “No Blockouts” Despite Reservation Difficulties

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It’s no secret that the Magic Key program, the replacement for Annual Passes at the Disneyland Resort, has been rather controversial among fans for its notorious difficulty to secure reservations for the two California theme parks. One woman feels that Disney falsely advertised their highest tier Dream Key as having “no blockout dates” despite the … Read more

REVIEW: “Santa’s in a Rush” Churro & Lazy Caramel Reindeer Milk Tea Are Filled with Holiday Cheer at Universal Studios Japan

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Just in time for Christmas, Universal Studios Japan has introduced two new holiday treats at their NO LIMIT! Market, both ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. So let’s try out the “Santa’s in a Rush” Pistachio & Chocolate Churro and the Lazy Reindeer Caramel Milk Tea! Sold in the same Coca-Cola cart as most dessert … Read more