Lauren Shahan 
The Haunted Mansion Holiday decor has been removed ahead of the attraction reopening this Saturday, January 18. Haunted Mansion Holiday Decor Removed No trace has been left of the Haunted Mansion Holiday decor that adorned the Mansion through January 6, 2025. Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” where Jack … Read more
A change in Disney Fantasy’s dry dock schedule has resulted in the cancellation of multiple sailings. Disney Fantasy Dry Dock Schedule Change The Disney Cruise Line Blog reports that guests who booked on select Disney Fantasy sailings received an email from Disney Cruise Line stating the cruise is no longer available due to changes in … Read more
A new ship’s log page from Disney Parks Blog, tracking progress on Disney Destiny, has launched. For its first update, a new timelapse video showing the ship’s exterior construction has been shared. Disney Destiny Ship’s Log The page has released a first look into the ship’s progress. The ship’s log reports: Today, we are bringing … Read more
New Disney EAResistibles Vinyl ear hat collectibles have arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort. We first found them at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom. Disney EAResistibles Sorcerer Mickey – $24.99 This vinyl ear hat collectible is themed to Sorcerer Mickey. The center of the hat displays Mickey’s face with his eyes glancing up to … Read more
As the demolition of DinoLand U.S.A. continues, sign removal has begun at Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. Sign Removal at Dinosaur Treasures A black and white crane with a green platform has arrived outside the former gift shop. During our visit this morning, crew members were on the roof actively dismantling the decorative signage. In … Read more
A new popcorn bucket is now available for Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World happening at the Tokyo Disney Resort. Disney Pal-Palooza Popcorn Bucket – ¥2,800 The bucket is designed like a popcorn wagon and comprised of many sweet treats in true Vanellope von Schweetz fashion. The side of the wagon reads “Hot Fresh Popcorn” and … Read more
A large crane has arrived behind construction walls in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom for the Astro Orbiter’s refurbishment. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment In December we reported that the Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom closed for refurbishment on January 13, 2025, and is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2025. A large yellow crane has arrived … Read more
The highly anticipated Haunted Mansion Bride souvenir sipper is finally available at Disneyland. Haunted Mansion Bride Souvenir Sipper – $35 The new Haunted Mansion Bride sipper is a ghostly shade of blue and she stands solemnly holding a candelabra and a bouquet. Her face glows blue while her beating red heart glows within her chest … Read more
Volcano Bay at the Universal Orlando Resort will close on Wednesday, January 15, and Thursday, January 16, due to inclement weather. Volcano Bay Closing for Inclement Weather Universal Orlando Resort announced on social media that Volcano Bay will be closed on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16, due to inclement weather. The waterpark has closed multiple times … Read more
Disney has revealed that an exclusive Passholder Frozen Lavender Lemonade drink is coming soon to the Walt Disney World Resort. Exclusive Passholder Frozen Lavender Lemonade Disney announced the new offering in the Passholder Buzz section of the My Disney Experience app stating, “The Minute Maid Premium Lemonade combines the tart brightness of lemon with the … Read more
The AI self-checkout system that was being tested by Disney at End Zone Food Court, located at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort has been removed, signaling the end of the trial period. Disney AI Self-Checkout Removed We previously reported in December that the goal of the testing was to streamline the guest process of ordering and … Read more
Demolition has begun in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as panels on the exterior of TriceraTop Spin have started to be removed. Additional construction walls and rolling planters have also gone up around Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama. DinoLand U.S.A. Construction Update The Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama area of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that the a new Annual Passholder magnet coming soon will indeed feature Ray from “The Princess and the Frog.” New Annual Passholder Magnet Featuring Ray While an official design has not yet been shared, Disney made the announcement via Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Read more
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park at Walt Disney World Resort will be closed for three days due to low temperatures in Central Florida. Blizzard Beach Closed for Cold Weather According to the official Walt Disney World website, Blizzard Beach is closed from today, Tuesday, January 14 through Thursday, January 16. The Walt Disney World Hours … Read more
The first signs for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2025 have been installed at the entrance to the park. EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Signage The signage is similar to that of previous years. The center sign reads “EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2025” with a rainbow positioned behind it and … Read more
The Disney Vacation Club Kiosk in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is currently behind construction walls. Frontierland DVC Kiosk Construction Walls The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) kiosk in Frontierland is currently boarded up behind brown construction walls and is inaccessible to guests. Despite the closure of the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade that was … Read more