“Thank you, Ray Chan” — Marvel Shares Video Tribute to the Late Art Director and Production Designer

Marvel shared a touching video tribute to the creative who passed away in April. Ray Chan was 56. What’s Happening: Marvel Entertainment’s official YouTube channel shared a touching tribute to the late Ray Chan. Chan passed away on April 23, 2024 near his home in Wales. Raymond Chan was born on December 1st, 1967 in Oldham, Greater […]

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Photos: “Heroes Work Here” Topiary Graces The American Adventure at EPCOT

A new display at The American Adventure in EPCOT’s World Showcase is celebrating veterans working for The Walt Disney Company. This star-shaped topiary has been placed near the restrooms of The American Adventure. It’s a part of Disney’s ongoing “Heroes Work Here” campaign, a company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans – which has included […]

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Maestro Media Celebrates Donald Duck’s 90th Anniversary with New Board Game Donald Duck: Happy Camper

In celebration of Donald Duck’s 90th anniversary, Maestro Media announces Donald Duck: Happy Camper. This board game features some of the most beloved Disney characters. What’s Happening: In celebration of Donald Duck’s 90th Anniversary, Maestro Media announces Donald Duck: Happy Camper,  its first collaboration with Disney to bring fans a board game featuring one of […]

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Hot Toys Reveals New Clone Commander Scorch 1/6 Scale Figure

The figure manufacturer has revealed all the details about the new Star Wars collectible. Let’s check it out! What’s Happening: Hot Toys has revealed their new Clone Commander Scorch 1/6 scale figure. Commander Scorch served in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. He went on to become a leader of the Imperial Royal […]

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NEWS: Disney’s Indiana Jones Ride To CLOSE for Refurbishment Soon

Planning an upcoming trip to Disneyland Resort? We don’t blame you.

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Haunted Mansion Holiday just opened back up for the season and we can’t wait for Oogie Boogie Bash to begin! If you’re heading to Disneyland anytime in the near future, we need to warn you about this upcoming ride closure!

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Heads up! The Indiana Jones Adventure ride will be closing for refurbishment soon!

Indiana Jones Adventure

We spotted the change on the Disneyland website, which shows the ride closed as of Monday, September 9th.

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As far as a potential reopening date goes, we’re not so sure yet. The Disneyland website only shows 60 days out and it looks like Indiana Jones Adventure will be closed for the foreseeable future. Of course, we’ll be on the lookout for any news or updates from Disney about the ride’s potential reopening.

Indiana Jones Adventure ride in DIsneyland

Indiana Jones Adventure certainly isn’t the only ride undergoing refurbishment at Disneyland right now! In Tomorrowland, Space Mountain will close on August 5th. If you are looking to catch a ride to space, you will need to visit before then!

Space Mountain does start to show operating hours once again on September 6th though, so if you’re heading to the park on or after that date, look for it to likely reopen!

Disneyland’s Space Mountain

Additionally, the Disneyland Railroad is set to temporarily close on August 12th. We’ll let you know when it’s scheduled to reopen!

Disneyland Railroad Station

In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest news from Disneyland, Disney World, and more!

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Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Now Requiring Wristbands to Enjoy Fuentes del Morro Pool

Guests hoping to enjoy Fuentes del Morro Pool, the main pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, will now have to show resort-given wristbands in order to gain access to the amenity.

Gated entrance with palm trees and colorful umbrellas behind the gate under a blue sky with a few clouds.

Wristbands Now Required to Access Pool at Caribbean Beach

Resort guests are now required to show wristbands given to them by Cast Members in order to access the main pool.

Pool area behind a black gate with signs displaying pool rules and information. Trash can on the left, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees visible in the background.

Currently, the pool has only one entrance and exit available for guests. Signs have been placed outside of the gates to point guests in the right direction for entry.

A sign reads: "Bon Dia Islanders! Please utilize main entrance gate by Old Port Royale lobby," with an arrow pointing left. The sign is placed near a gated entrance. Pool hours are displayed in the background.

The A-frame sign reads, “Bon Dia Islanders! Please utilize main entrance gate by Old Port Royale lobby,” with a red arrow pointing to the left.

Sign at a pool entrance reads: "The Fuentes del Morro Pool is for the exclusive use of Caribbean Beach Resort Guests. Pool Hours: 10:00AM - 11:00PM." Patio chairs and umbrellas are visible behind.

A sign on the gate itself reads, “The Fuentes del Morro Pool is for the exclusive use of Caribbean Beach Resort Guests” and lists the day’s pool hours. At the time this photo was taken, the pool was open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

A large outdoor pool at a water park with people swimming and lounging. The area features bright umbrellas for shade, palm trees, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

According to the Cast Members we spoke to at the resort, this is a test, with managers at other Disney resort hotels on property being updated on issues and successes related to the wristband system.

A worker stands under a blue umbrella near an entrance gate adorned with lantern-style lights and a surrounding balcony. The scene is set against a clear blue sky with palm trees and vibrant foliage.

As far as how to obtain wristbands for pool access, we observed resort guests scanning their MagicBands at a lifeguard table; once it was proven that guests were staying at the resort, they were given wristbands that corresponded to the day of their visit. Lifeguard Cast Members stated that the color of the wristband changes day to day to prevent others from trying to sneak in.

It seems that this new system could continue at other resorts based on the pool’s popularity. Lifeguard Cast Members we spoke with said that keeping the pools to wristband-only guests has been good for crowd control, and closing the pool to only one entrance and exit is safer, in their opinion.

Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Fuentes del Morro pool and the adjacent spa pool at the resort were closed earlier this year for routine maintenance.

Have you stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort recently and experienced this new pool rule for yourself? What do you think of limiting the resort pools to guests with wristbands only? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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Video: Disney Animator Mark Henn Visits Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate “The Lion King”

The Disney animator and soon-to-be Disney Legend visited the theme park to help celebrate the beloved films 30th anniversary. What’s Happening: Disney Parks YouTube channel has just released a video of The Lion King animator Mark Henn visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The video showcases the Disney animator as he experiences all of the amazing offerings […]

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Event Guide and Map Revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

You can kick your D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event planning into high gear with the release of the 2024 event guide and showfloor map. What’s Happening: D23 has shared the full event guide for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which takes place from Friday, August 9th through Sunday, August 11th at the Anaheim Convention […]

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Food Guide to 2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party & Magic Kingdom

Halloween brings new menu items to Magic Kingdom this fall, with 2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusive snacks, entrees & desserts, plus all-day dishes and drinks available August 9 through October 31, 2024. This food guide shares photos and details about the spook season treats, along with our commentary. Walt Disney World’s culinary […]

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