REVIEW: Maple Popcorn Now Available at the Magic Kingdom

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Tokyo Disneyland move over, because Walt Disney World is getting into the freshly-popped flavored popcorn game. Maple Popcorn is now available at the cart adjacent to Westward Ho in Frontierland. You can buy a single serving, acquire it in a souvenir bucket, and even refill any refillable Walt Disney World popcorn bucket for just $1.50. … Read more

PHOTOS: Exclusive Merchandise for Return of the Main Street Electrical Parade

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Celebrate the return of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade to Disneyland park with an assortment of commemorative products. This encore performance of the parade will run nightly until June 18 – that’s 45 years after it first lit up Main Street, U.S.A., in 1972. Here’s a look at what products guests will find during … Read more

Braves Spring Training to Conclude at Walt Disney World

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MLB writer David O’ Brien is reporting that the Braves will relocate their Spring Training facilities to Sarasota in 2019, meaning either the 2017 or 2018 Spring Training will be the last for the Atlanta Braves at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Champion Stadium (formerly known as Cracker Jack Stadium) has been home … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/17/17 (New Merchandise, New Food, Refurbishments, Etc.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for new merchandise, new alcohol, and much more. Happy 2017 In case you missed it, 2017 merchandise is now available everywhere around the resort. Some new vintage-style Walt Disney World shirts have started to appear. This and That A number of locations are removing the … Read more

REVIEW: “E=AT^2” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017

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Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover the “E=AT^2” kiosk, which is located at the front of World Showcase, just off to the left side towards the Mexico pavilion. E=AT^2 Food: … Read more

REVIEW: “Cuisine Classique” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts

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Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover “Cuisine Classique” kiosk, which is located near the Germany pavilion in World Showcase. Cuisine Classique Food: Braised Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby … Read more

REVIEW: “Decadent Delights” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017

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Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover the “Decadent Delights” kiosk, which is located at the front of World Showcase, just off to the right side towards the Canada pavilion. Decadent … Read more

PHOTOS: Donut Sundae, Hash Brown Dog, and Waffle Sandwich Being Added to Magic Kingdom Breakfast Offerings

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With Main Street U.S.A. now opening earlier to guests (along with the new welcome show performed at Cinderella Castle instead of at the train station), Disney is taking this opportunity to expand breakfast offerings at many of the park’s eateries in the AM. Casey’s Corner will be serving muffins, bagels and a croissant donut. Those … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mary Blair and Herbert Ryman Art Exhibits at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts

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The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is home to two art exhibits that celebrate two of the most famous and influential Disney artists of all-time, Mary Blair and Herbert Ryman. The festival certainly has a lot of offerings which I would consider to be pandering to Disney fans, and art exhibits featuring these two … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Woman Controversially Brings Pet Monkey to Meet Pluto at Disney World

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I have seen my fair share of outrageous guests at Disney World in the 28 years I have been visiting. I have seen inappropriate t-shirts, scantily clad women, grownups in full blown character costumes, and even a woman with a “service” squirrel dining with her at Katsura Grill, but nothing may have been stranger than the … Read more

REVIEW: “El Artista Hambriento” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017

REVIEW: “El Artista Hambriento” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017

Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover “El Artista Hambriento” (which translates to the Hungry Artist for those wondering) kiosk, which is located towards the Mexico pavilion in World Showcase, just … Read more

REVIEW: “POP Eats!” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017

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Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover “POP Eats!” kiosk, which is located at the front of World Showcase, just off to the right side towards the Canada pavilion. POP Eats! … Read more

Canada Pavilion Totem Poles Being Replaced

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On January 20th, 2017, two new totem poles will be in place at the Canada pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. The process of replacing the original totems has already begun. The new totem poles are once again made by artist David Boxley, who produced the originals. The Git Hoan dancers (People of the Salmon) will … Read more

REVIEW: Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt – Epcot International Festival of the Arts

REVIEW: Figment's Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt - Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Much in the same vein as the annual Egg Hunt and Remy’s Hide and Go Squeak at the Food and Wine Festival, Epcot’s new International Festival of the Art has a paid scavenger hunt event. This particular one features Figment, the park’s mascot of the last nearly 35 years, in a hunt through pieces of … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Adding Anti-Theft Devices to Theme Park Stores

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In what has to be seen as a sign of the times, Walt Disney World is adding anti-theft measures to some theme park stores starting this week. MouseGear was the first store to receive these devices which indicate if a guest is leaving the store with an item that still has an anti-theft tag on … Read more

REVIEW: “The Painter’s Palate” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2017

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Welcome to a food studio review for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park Friday-Monday from January 13th through February 20th, 2017. This review will cover “The Painter’s Palate” kiosk, which is located in The Odyssey Festival Showplace. Food: Margherita Flatbread with Basil Pesto and Balsamic Drizzle (V) – $5.25 … Read more