SeaWorld Orlando has revealed plans for its new attraction set to open in spring 2025. What’s Happening: The world’s first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater will be coming to SeaWorld Orlando in spring of 2025. This new attraction will allow visitors to “soar over icy landscapes, dive beneath frozen waters, and come face-to-face with some of the planet’s […]
Walt Disney World has shared that the Surfboard Bay Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will close for maintenance in early 2026.
All-Star Sports Resort Pool Closure
The Surfboard Bay Pool and kiddie pool will be closed from January 2026 until late April 2026. The notice was provided well in advance on the Walt Disney World website.
The Surfboard Bay Pool is a 242,471-gallon swimming pool named for the 3-story surfboards lining the area. The kiddie pool is located next to Surfboard Bay Pool behind Stadium Hall.
During the closure, the baseball diamond-shaped Grand Slam Leisure Pool featuring a Goofy fountain will still be open.
Guests are also welcome to use the Calypso Pool, Piano Pool, and kiddie pool Disney’s All-Star Music Resort and the Fantasia Pool, Duck Pond Pool, and kiddie pool Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. The Fantasia Pool will close for maintenance from January 2025 through April 2025.
Construction of The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk is finally nearing completion. Crews have been installing lighting fixtures, signs, and other details.
On our latest visit, we noticed that lighting fixtures were installed and had power, twinkly lights surrounding The Cake Bake Shop wordmark on the main entrance signs, and more details.
On the first floor, large lighting fixtures are affixed to the exterior walls in between the windows. The lights look like oversized lanterns.
The plastic that was protecting the signs has now been removed, revealing the bright gold letters and filigree. There have also been five white lights installed at each entrance point above the signs.
Here is a closer look at the restaurant entrance sign. Other than a few spots of spackle on the facade, the exterior has been painted entirely white. Around the The Cake Bake Shop sign are tiny holes housing twinkling lights. Earlier, we saw crews testing these lights. This certainly adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise flat design.
It does appear that the roofing has been completed. Our reporter noted being able to see lights on inside the restaurant. We also have been told that there are already lockers in place for future employees backstage.
There are small white speakers installed just below the overhang. These speakers will likely play ambient music like most of the other spots on Disney’s BoardWalk.
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A new record-breaking coaster will be coming to Cedar Point in 2025. What’s Happening: Coaster fans will want to head to Cedar Point in the early summer of 2025 as a brand new record-breaking coaster will debut. Siren’s Curse will be the tallest, fastest, and longest “tilt” roller coaster in North America. Cedar Point describes […]
A new construction box has gone up in the Baseline Tap House seating area at Disney’s Hollywood — in the same spot a construction box briefly obstructed space almost a year ago.
The previous box was up for about a week. This one takes up more area and is covered in green scrim. One side is curved to fit around a railing encircling a tree. The railing has a bar for guests to dine at with stools.
The construction box is about as tall as the railings, just over waist height. The box may be there due to work on utilities in the area.
Some stools and tables have been removed from the area to make space for the box, cutting into the bar’s capacity.
We don’t know how long construction is expected to obstruct the Baseline seating area.
Baseline Tap House is a pub located on Grand Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, not far from Muppet*Vision 3D. It’s open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days.
With the spooky season here, Disney+ and Hulu are offering a list of Halloween options that are both new and classic. What’s Happening: The Halloween season is upon us, and Disney+ and Hulu are offering a great blend of programming for Halloween fans of all ages. Huluween on Hulu: This October, Huluween is back with a month […]
If you were to craft a list of Hollywood performers who are both legendary and underrated, the list would likely be rather short. After all, legends are given that moniker for a reason – they are recognized for their outstanding achievements. But Fred MacMurray falls into a unique category of being both legendary yet also […]
“Reach for the Stars” brings Disney “characters to life as they soar through the night sky in pursuit of their dreams.” Tokyo Disney Resort released this description:
Beyond the distant sky, There was a sparkling castle above the clouds. It’s a dream-like place where many stories dwell. Now, let yourself be carried by the winds of freedom, Spread the wings of imagination, And let’s soar to the world of dreams! Reach for the Stars!
Flying characters featured via projections include Tinker Bell, Hercules, Pegasus, Dumbo, Carl Frederickson and his house, Aladdin and Jasmine on Magic Carpet, WALL-E and Eve, Baymax and Hiro, and Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and more superheroes also appear, marking the first-ever appearance of Marvel characters in Tokyo Disney Resort entertainment.
There are also characters from “Mary Poppins,” “Inside Out,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and more.
The new nighttime spectacular is 20 minutes long and will be performed once or twice daily. Disney Premier Access is available for the show.
On the morning of September 19, 2024, eligible Disney Vacation Club members can register for the three bonus Moonlight Magic sessions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
