With many members of the LGBTQ+ community still unable to celebrate Pride in person, Disney+ created a fun and entertaining package of content with a virtual show called This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular. Hosted by drag queen Nina West, the show was a celebration of Disney songs performed by artists in the LGBTQ+ community, plus Kermit […]
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Summer holidays have started and what better way to get into the relaxing mood of hot summer days than to dive into a time capsule and land on the streets of New York City with Spike Lee’s Summer of Sam. You will feel the heat and the grime of the city, as well as the […]
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We’ve been touring each room in the remodeled Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, which held its grand reopening last week. We stayed in an Empire State Club room, Spider-Man suite, and Avengers suite. For our final night, we stayed in one of the hotel’s standard rooms. This room is not as themed as the others, though is similar to the Empire State Club room. Upon entering, the bathroom is on the right through a sliding door. […]
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The moniker of Slave 1, one of the most iconic names to come out of the Star Wars Universe, is being retired. Make way for Boba Fett’s Starship. During a recent LEGO Fan Media Days, The LEGO Star Wars Team introduced the new LEGO Boba Fett’s Starship. Those that were present asked, why they were changing the name from Slave 1 to Boba Fett’s Starship? According to Jedi News, the change came directly from Disney and it should affect both […]
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We’ve seen some interesting strides in exterior construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT recently. The foundation was recently completed for the Xandarian ship that will eventually grace the entrance and new decorative paneling was added to the roof. In front of the show building, there isn’t much to see except dirt. The Xandarian ship is most likely being constructed off-site and will be installed later. A few weeks ago, a bridge was added between some of […]
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We’re back with another walk around Caribbean Beach to check on the latest changes. In this Walt Disney World resort report, we’ll take a look at the guest buildings, Skyliner, dining locations, new merchandise, and more. After doing monthly Caribbean Beach Resort updates for over two years plus fairly regular stays during that same time, […]
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We are happy to report that everyone’s favorite troll has returned to his original spot, front and center of the main entrance, inside of the Norway pavilion’s The Fjording shop. Here is a photo from earlier this week. Props were put in place of the troll when he was removed during the floor work. Now, the troll returns to his rightful place once the floors were completed. The display cases on either side of the troll statue have been uncovered […]
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Guests will need to be aware of this coming refurbishment at the Contemporary Resort. Check out some recent photos and find out what will be closed next. Contemporary Resort One of Disney’s first resort hotels is the Contemporary Resort. It opened in 1971 and is within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom. Disney is in the […]
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It has been another eventful week in the Happiest Place on Earth!
“it’s a small world” in Disneyland
Since we last checked in on all of the latest happenings at the Disneyland Resort, we’ve experienced the reopening of several rides, restaurants, and more! Let’s waste no time and jump right in with the latest updates.
Shortly after Disneyland reopened, Indiana Jones Adventure adopted a virtual queue system to assist in crowding issues that its physically distanced queue was causing. Now that most distancing mandates have been lifted at Disneyland, Indiana Jones Adventure no longer uses its virtual queue system. All guests looking to ride will simply join the standby queue!
Indiana Jones only uses its standby queue once again!
Speaking of distancing measurements going away, we noticed that physical distancing on rides and attractions has also changed. We took a trip on Pirates of the Caribbean and sat in a boat where each row was filled.
No more near-empty boats on Pirates of the Caribbean!
We also noticed full trains passing by on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
That’s not the only bit of attraction news! This week, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has reopened!
Buzz Lightyear is back!
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island also reopened this week.
Take a raft to Tom Sawyer’s Island and explore the Pirate’s Lair!
We hopped on a raft and took a trip to the island to check it out!
Are you brave enough to explore Dead Man’s Grotto? It’s kinda spooky!
This is a great spot that’s typically quiet throughout the day and is full of fun places to explore!
This is a great island if you’re looking for a quieter spot to relax.
Disneyland Band and Five & Dime have resumed regular performances throughout the day.
The Disneyland Band is BACK!
The Disneyland Band marches up and down Main Street, U.S.A., joined by Mickey and Minnie!
Hi, Minnie!
It’s great to see live entertainment return to Disneyland!
You can find Five & Dime right outside of Carthay Circle!
We spotted test cycles on Matterhorn, but construction walls are still up at this time.
Matterhorn is reopening SOON!
Disneyland has been filled with lots of exciting weeks since the parks first reopened! More and more locations are coming back for guests to check out!
We’ve seen many dining locations reopen over the past several weeks, and even more have reopened since we last updated you on the latest Disneyland happenings! Over at Disneyland Park, Maurice’s Treats and Edelweiss Snacks reopened.
Maurice’s Treats is open!
And at California Adventure, guests can now grab snacks at Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums and the Popcorn kiosk at Cozy Cone Motel!
YUM
Be sure to grab a snack at one of these kiosks on your next trip to Disneyland!
Lamplight Lounge also debuted their new “Boardwalk Dining” experience!
Lamplight Lounge
Basically, Lamplight Lounge just went back to its seating structure from before the closures, where Advance Dining Reservations are for the downstairs section only, and the upstairs patio section is walk-up only. The menus between the two floors are now separate from one another, so if you want a particular food item, make sure you’re seated on the correct level!
Menu!
We also spotted a new food item at Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk Dining, the Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts (amaaaazing!). They’re only available upstairs, so be sure to check them out!
Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts
Lamplight Lounge is one of our favorite foodie spots in Disneyland, so we’ll be checking in for the latest from this Pixar Pier must-do!
Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff over at Pixar Pier is a great spot to snack on some tasty, colorful treats. During “A Touch of Disney,” we spotted some adorable cake pops inspired by characters from Up. Now, you can grab a new Forky Cake Pop!
The Forky Cake Pop!
Trust us, this little guy is anything BUT trash! Grab one for $5.49 next time you’re at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff!
Mobile Checkout has been added to The Emporium as well as Elias & Co.! This service was introduced at World of Disney while the parks were still closed.
Mobile Check Out is now available at more shops throughout Disneyland.
Be sure to keep an eye out for those QR codes the next time you go shopping at Disneyland to make your checkout experience a breeze!
If you haven’t already heard, nuiMO’s have gone up in price to $19.99 (up $2 from $17.99). We already saw this price increase online as well as in Disney World, and it looks like the change has reached Disneyland, too.
nuiMO’s cost a little more now!
We spotted a few new Mickey Mouse-inspired t-shirts at World of Disney this week! First up is this men’s t-shirt that features Mickey Mouse and the year Mickey first appeared, 1928!
Mickey Mouse 1928 T-shirt
It retails for $24.99. Also available at World of Disney is this grey t-shirt that says “Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse” and “Loving Life.”
Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse
The t-shirt is also available for $24.99. Finally, Mickey looks like he’s up to no good on this t-shirt!
Too cute!
Like the other two, this shirt retails for $24.99. We also found Disney’s new collection of Luca merchandise in World of Disney, including apparel…
This t-shirt makes us want to hop on a plane and fly to Italy!
…as well as a plush!
Luca merchandise has arrived at Disneyland!
Luca is available to stream now on Disney+ at no additional cost to subscribers!
We found a small collection of adorable Disneyland apparel at Elias & Co.! If you’re a fan of those sweatshirts with oversized lettering, we found another one to add to your closet. It retails for $54.99.
Another Disneyland sweater to add to your collection!
Feel extra cozy with these matching Mickey and Friends sweatpants! They’re available at Elias & Co. for $44.99.
Who’s your FAVORITE member of the “Sensational Six?”
But why buy them separately when you can get an entire loungewear set at the same time? We also spotted this Mickey & Friends long sleeve shirt…
Mickey and Friends sweatshirt
…that also comes with matching shorts!
…matching shorts!
The set retails for $44.99.
We found a ton of new collectible pins at Westward Ho Trading Co. in Frontierland! First up is this large Orange Bird Funko pin for $24.99.
Orange Bird pin
We spotted a couple of Funko pins inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean! This Redd Pin retails for $15.99…
Redd!
…as well as this Pirate Skeleton Pin, which also costs $15.99!
We can’t tell if this pin is cute or terrifying…
We found another Cuckoo Clock Pin! This one is inspired by Peter Pan and costs $19.99.
Attention Cuckoo Clock pin collectors! There’s a new one in town!
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Reluctant Dragon with this pin, costing $19.99.
Show of hands: how many of you have actually seen ‘The Reluctant Dragon?’
You can also celebrate the arrival of Disney and Pixar’s newest film, Luca, with this pin that retails for $15.99.
Luca pin
Finally, if you’re collecting Disney’s Artfully Evil pins, we spotted a new Cruella design for $19.99.
If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will!
There’s never a shortage of new merchandise in the parks!
Stay tuned for even MORE exciting news and updates from the Disneyland Resort. There seems to always be something coming up these days, whether it’s the grand reopening of the Disneyland Hotel, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, and more!
Do you have a Disneyland vacation planned for 2021? Let us know in the comments!
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The refurbishment of Tomorrowland marches on in the Magic Kingdom, with even more of the 1994 “gear” pavement being replaced as the land receives a new look. By Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, as we noted, some of the pavement is now colored lighter than it was previously. The lighter-shaded pavement is cut down the middle with a darker strip, which seems to be advancing closer to the bridge leading to the park hub. The refurbishment seems to be taking advantage […]
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