News & Rumors Archive
Now that we know Disney will use 4-hour time slots during the initial opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, there are the operational questions of logistics and enforcement. In this post, we’ll cover the method of this, parking, and how Stormtroopers will come into play. We’ll start with what’s obviously the most exciting topic here, and
Animal Kingdom is the next stop for our May 2019 Walt Disney World Construction Updates & Photo Reports. While park has the least work going on, there are a few noteworthy updates this month: Club 33 being built, Pandora – World of Avatar changes, new cupcakes, and more. Oh, and the glorious return of Otter
Walt Disney World has announced some serious holiday overlays and entertainment will debut at Animal Kingdom this Christmas season, with new entertainment and decor in every land. In this post, we’ll cover the details and offer some thoughts on this news. As you can see from the concept art above, the decorations begin as soon
Oriental Land Company, the owner and operator of the Disney Parks in Japan, held the groundbreaking for its 250 billion yen (~$2.3 billion) expansion of Tokyo DisneySea, which it announced will be named Fantasy Springs. In this post, we’ll share new concept art and thoughts on this record-setting addition to what’s already the best theme
The recently announced MagicBand upgrade option is now available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World resort hotel guests and new and renewing Annual Passholders! In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of upgrading your Magic Band via the My Disney Experience app with screenshots–and show you every single themed design available! In case you
Disney Springs is next up for our May 2019 Walt Disney World Construction Updates & Photo Reports. In this, we look at what little work is still happening around Disney Springs…with a really long Game of Thrones cupcake review at the end. Before that, we’ll take a photo stroll around Town Center, the Landing, West
Coronado Springs Resort is the next stop in our May 2019 Walt Disney World Construction Update & Photo Reports. Here we check-in on progress on the Gran Destino hotel tower and Villa del Lago over-the-water bar and restaurant. In this construction report, we’ll cover the latest details and take a stroll around Coronado Springs to
Magic Kingdom is the next stop in our Walt Disney World construction updates & photo reports for May 2019. In this post, we’ll look at the Cinderella Castle walkway expansion, more Tomorrowland changes, a ton of new merchandise, and more. We visited on an overcast and rainy day, so you’ll have to excuse the dreary
Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and room renovations are ongoing at Walt Disney World in 2019 & 2020. This updated resource will help you determine where to avoid, which are safe to book, room requests to make, and what to expect in terms of hotel construction at Walt Disney World. (Last updated May 17, 2019.) While
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a Disneyland and Disney California Adventure news & rumor round-up. In this post, we’ll do exactly that, with info and commentary about the potential Tomorrowland overhaul, Marvel/Super Hero Land coming to DCA, Pixar Pals Parking, and a ton of other recently announced entertainment changes for the summer and
Epcot is the next stop in our May 2019 Walt Disney World construction updates & photo reports. As the park continues and further gears up for its massive re-imagining, work is underway in both World Showcase and Future World. However, much of this is backstage, and there isn’t a ton of visible month-to-month progress. Instead,
