Butterbeer Season is back at Universal parks with a new Butterbeer waffle. Honestly, it would make absolutely zero sense, but I fully support Universal Kids Resort hosting Butterbeer Season next year. diservations.com/new-waffle-h...

Rafiki’s Planet Watch is getting a new (old) name. The Animal Kingdom area is being renamed Conservation Station. H/T @laughingplace.com diservations.com/rafikis-plan...

McKim’s Mile House, Magic Kingdom’s DVC lounge, has a themed sign out front advertising hot baths, coffee, and meals (coffee is the only item not faded out). With minimal “DVC” branding on the building, many guests take the sign at its word and ask CMs how to get their coffee.

Imagineering just filed 4 more permits for The Magic of Disney Animation and the Walt Disney Studios. diservations.com/imagineering...

ICYMI, we witnessed a Jurassic World Adventure Camp ride moving at Universal Kids Resort yesterday.

We spotted ride testing at Universal Kids Resort today when Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin actually spun for about 30 seconds. diservations.com/ride-testing...

The Disney Adventure just got its godparent: Robert Downey Jr. His official statement? “I’ll do my darndest.” diservations.com/robert-downe...

This would have been a perfect opportunity to bring Oswald to WDW.

Universal Kids Resort has filed a second alcohol permit. This one lists 1 Universal Parkway – the full resort address. The previous filing covered the hotel. diservations.com/second-alcoh...

My wife made every one and received the final artist rendition…owl. So very cool

Disney just revealed the characters heading to the six “Off the Page” animation-inspired spaces inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios. We've updated our original article. diservations.com/six-new-char...

Olaf Draws! is coming to Hollywood Studios. Good: Olaf animatronic, no more clipboards?, iconic Disney animators. Not so good: live CM animators are no longer leading the classes. diservations.com/olaf-draws-c...

The Mr. DNA logo is once again visible on the Metallbau Emmeln Flying Wheels at Universal Kids Resort. The first pic is from today. The second is from January 9, 2026. And the third was taken shortly after the ride was installed in October.

The Bells had to renew Noah’s DAS pass before visiting Disney World this weekend. Thankfully, as APs, they only have to do this once a year. Mariann shares her thoughts on navigating the process. diservations.com/disney-das-r...

The best moment of these Olympics for me: Johnny Gaudreau’s kids posing with Team USA. Keep it together, Josh.

Did it yesterday and doing more today. ha

Want to visit a Bluey-less Conservation Station? You have 19 hours, 1 minute, and 13 seconds to get it done. diservations.com/countdowns/r...

Trying this again, with my glasses on: What a beautifully positive article. And once again, I want it all. Well done @imaginaticandy.bsky.social!

What a beautifully positive article. And once again, I want it all. Well done @imagistationart.bsky.social!

The Cinderella Castle repaint is moving at warp speed, and without a boom lift in sight. Big thanks to Tyler for the gorgeous pics. diservations.com/cinderella-c...

I've interviewed Leslie Iwerks several times but only virtually. So glad to finally meet her at the DISNEYLAND HANDCRAFTED screening at The Walt Disney Family Museum

“MINIONS & MONSTERS” and corresponding artwork has been filed in five trademark applications by Universal City Studios. One of the applications is for entertainment services including “amusement park attraction and theme park services”. -The movie is set to premiere July 1, 2026.

We added some more personal countdown options, including Dopey, the Falcon, a Main Street parade, and my favorite Animal Kingdom photo. Link: diservations.com/personal-cou...

They are evil marketing geniuses

Girl Scouts set up shop on our regular route, Venmo QR code taped to the table. I never stood a chance. Also, this picture cost me $12.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of making some custom versions of my mini Wilderness Lodge lanterns for someone’s Christmas tree so they could use their own tea lights. They turned out great! Mini lanterns are in my shop, and I can do custom projects! designpavilion.etsy.com

The Frisco sky and Universal Kids Resort showed off tonight. Mr. DNA is back. More parking lot signs are up (I’m guessing just one letter is left). And the Swings Over Del Mar added more cats.

That film is my nemesis.

This is AMAZING! Collin County Drone made a 3.19 gigapixel interactive 3D model of Universal Kids Resort. The model was compiled from images they took over the resort a couple of weeks ago. collincountydrone.nira.app/a/DUgqDRDLTG...

The last 24 hours have been wild. Honored to be part of the small group invited to discuss the future of the Disneyland Resort. Thank you to Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum for both talking and listening. Thank you to Disneyland Resort Public Affairs for including me.

Swings Over Del Mar has changed the Universal Kids Resort skyline. diservations.com/swings-over-...

Big Top Souvenirs is getting some TLC. diservations.com/big-top-souv...

The most important countdown we've done!

Nothing wrong with this Universal Kids Resort sightline.

Got a DVC Membership Magic Beyond freebie in the mail tonight. Did I have a photo shoot and write an article on a piece of plastic? You betcha. diservations.com/dvc-sends-th...

A.I. Is Taking Over Universal Kids Resort 📷 @diservations.com

Barg’N-Mart is coming to life at Universal Kids Resort. Still awaiting official confirmation on canned bread. diservations.com/spongebobs-b...

Universal’s 7-for-5 ticket offer with a $300 resort food credit is a seriously good deal. More park days. More snacks. diservations.com/universal-or...

Toy Story 5 trailer just dropped. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51N...

I had to make the GIF because I couldn’t find it 🤓

Universal Kids Resort has a new staging lot. We thought the original yard might still see the occasional ride vehicle, but it looks like it's all about Team Member parking now. So crews added Minions rafts to the main parking lot instead. Finally seeing purple seats.

On May 4, 2001, this mature Frontierland tree fell, injuring 20 and damaging that popcorn wagon. The wagon was moved Backstage for repairs. Later that night, a wayward firework shell landed on it. Worst day for a popcorn wagon!

Oh, to have a walk-around Glovey Glove character...

Universal Kids Resort is alphabetizing its parking lot. “a – adventure” is closest to the hotel, while “i – imagination” is a little bit of a hike. We’re assuming B through H are on deck. @aahs-n-oohs.bsky.social votes "believer" for Shrek. I say "cat-tastic." What are your predictions?

Yet another nothing burger permit, this time for Conservation Station. But I wrote an article so I could talk about snakes and spiders. diservations.com/disney-files...

Is this Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster permit major? Probably not. But here we are. diservations.com/coastal-stee...

Let's support Aahs by voting yes.

We have Hollywood Studios signage permits, people! More importantly, we have beautiful @bioreconstruct.bsky.social shots. diservations.com/imagineers-f...

The staging yard at Universal Kids Resort is empty. After a year of ride vehicles, track, and mystery parts, it’s now a parking lot. diservations.com/construction...