Universal Studios Hollywood has unveiled a delightful new addition to its Wizarding World of Harry Potter, transporting guests into the enchanting world of Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter. This highly anticipated soft opening marks the beginning of a delectable journey that promises to tantalize taste buds and ignite the imagination of every visitor. On March 25, 2024…
Month: March 2024
Universal Studios Unveils Potential Name for New Nighttime Spectacular!
Universal Studios has recently filed a trademark application that may have revealed the name for its upcoming nighttime show at Universal Studios Florida. The new filing, titled “CINESATIONAL: A Symphonic Spectacular,” hints at an immersive and cinematic experience that promises to dazzle guests with a symphony of sights and sounds. This comes close to the recent teaser announcement made for the…
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Trip Report: Adventures by Disney New Zealand Day 2 – Cooking School, America’s Cup Sailing Experience, and Auckland Zoo
It’s the second day of our Adventures by Disney New Zealand trip. Since the itinerary starts in Auckland, this day is called “Aucklandish.” We met our Adventure Guides, Dusty and Danny, in the hotel lobby at 9:45 am. We began with an exploration of the area around the Park Hyatt Auckland, with Danny explaining how the […]
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Disney Debuts New Official Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Instagram Account & More: Daily Recap (3/25/24)
Walt Disney World starts a new Annual Passholder Instagram account, Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disneyland reveals a new Jabba the Hutt popcorn bucket — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 25, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel refurbishment continues, as new shades of paint are applied to the canopy.
- Some of the construction walls around the Frontierland Railroad Station have come down at Magic Kingdom.
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has begun testing ride audio at Magic Kingdom.
EPCOT
- Construction continues on CommuiCore Hall, as new colorful brackets and automatic doors have been added to the building.
New Merchandise
- A new “Toy Story” merchandise collection has arrived at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- A new Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Instagram account has been started by Disney.
Disneyland Resort
- A Jabba the Hutt popcorn bucket is coming to Disneyland Resort as part of Season of the Force.
- Disneyland Resort has also released the menus for the Season of the Force, which kicks off on April 5.
The Walt Disney Company
- Former Imagineer Joe Rohde is making his return to Walt Disney Imagineering to teach master class sessions.
WDW News Today
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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
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“X-Men ’97” Brings in 4 Million Views in First Five Days on Disney+
Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 has achieved an impressive 4 million views in its first five days on Disney+, according to Variety. What’s Happening: X-Men ‘97 has hit 4 million views in its first five days since premiering on Disney+ on March 20th. This marks Disney+’s most-watched premiere for a full-length animated series since Season 1 of Marvel’s What […]
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Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter Soft Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the soft opening of the new Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Counter Now Soft Opening
The news of the soft opening period was shared today on X (formerly Twitter) by the official Universal Studios Hollywood account.
The Ice-Cream Counter will be soft opening inside Honeydukes in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. During this period, soft-serve ice cream may be periodically unavailable. The counter will have its grand opening on March 29, 2024, as previously announced.
Check out the original tweet below:
The location at Universal Studios Hollywood will differ from its Universal Studios Florida counterpart in that it won’t be its own freestanding location, and it will only serve soft-serve ice cream. The Florean Fortescue’s location in Florida also serves hard-pack ice cream.
The soft-serve flavors that will be available in Hollywood are Butterbeer, banana, chocolate, mint, orange, vanilla, toffee nut, Granny Smith apple, pistachio, and toffee apple. All flavors can be served in a cup or waffle cone.
Both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort have kicked off a new Butterbeer Season celebration, which began on March 15 and runs through April 30.
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20th Century Studios Shares a Creepy New Clip from “The First Omen”
A creepy new clip from 20th Century Studios’ upcoming sequel, The First Omen, has been released. What’s Happening: The new clip features a collection of dancing school girls in an orphanage, surrounding our main character, Margaret Daino, played by Nell Tiger Free. They look up at a distressed looking individual perched on a ledge who proclaims […]
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Video – Unboxing Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Imperial March Merchandise Collection – Hasbro LEGO, Funko, and More
The Star Wars: Imperial March merchandise campaign may be winding down as we transition into the March to May the 4th (in anticipation of this year’s big Star Wars Day celebration coming less than a month and a half from now), but it’s not too late to check out a very cool box of items that […]
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Nelson Peltz’s Trian Group Withholds Votes for Disney CEO Bob Iger Despite Saying Their Campaign is “About the Board”
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Group withheld its votes for Disney CEO Bob Iger when voting its shares, despite their latest statement saying they aren’t against Iger, according to CNBC. What’s Happening: In a new statement released today, Trian Group reaffirmed its call for change in the composition of Disney’s Board of Directors and the commitment of […]
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