PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios, Riviera and Magic Kingdom 2/15/24 (Mural Mystery, Carousel Popcorn Bucket Haunt, Jubilation! Float Missing from Festival of Fantasy)

Good morning, this is the one and only Nana! I hope everybody is having a great week!

This week was busy! The Super Bowl parade in Magic Kingdom was on Monday; I had to go even though I am not an Eagles Fan (GO Pack GO!) Every few minutes, fans screamed “E, A, G, L, E, S, EAGLES!” It’s been five years since the Super Bowl victory parade was held in Magic Kingdom, so it’s sort of rare for us to see the parade. But now I have a HOPE that the Green Bay Packers will do great and make it to the parade at Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom in the future.

Entrance to a theme park with a group of people lined up at ticket booths. The sky is partly cloudy, and flags are atop the entrance building, reminiscent of the charm found in places like Magic Kingdom.

Anyways, let’s start our Hollywood Studios loop.

Good Morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Purple and pink themed barrier with the text "Who's Your Villaintine? Everyone Needs A Favorite Fiend!" adorns a bustling corner near Magic Kingdom. A man strolls by, holding a bag, adding to the whimsical allure of this enchanting spot.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been popping recently! The park hosted a “Villaintines Day” on February 13, but I was off and sleeping until noon… and I was like, “OH MY GOD.” Other than being a manager here, I am a character meet-and-greet specialist. I must see them!

Store display with Disney-themed clothing and accessories, including shirts, hats, and sweatshirts. A sign above reads "Magical" reminiscent of the enchanting atmosphere at Hollywood Studios.

At Mickey’s of Hollywood, a magical new collection is available, but the Sorcerer’s Hat packable tote bag is sold out.

People walk towards the Tower of Terror ride at Hollywood Studios, surrounded by palm trees and a billboard advertising Fantasmic! The sky is cloudy.

Today, I felt a little like doing things a little differently, so I made a turn down Sunset Boulevard and started that way instead of going to check AT-AT first. At Tower Hotel Gifts, they’re still selling third-party merchandise.

There is no change at the former Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, soon to be the new Villains show venue. I still remember when it was Club Disney, they had couches, you could dance with characters, and were able to buy snacks and drinks… It was a great place to chill.

I didn’t see anything going on outside of the building. I assume they are working on the inside since “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” will open this summer…

A digital kiosk showcases four captivating luggage tag designs, each priced at $15.00, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your travels. Choose from roller coaster excitement, military precision, or artistic flair—ideal souvenirs from the Festival of Fantasy at Magic Kingdom.

It is possible that Disney might have seen Nana’s Princess Diary?! Last week, they only had five Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster designs, but now there are four new designs available to choose from at Rock Around the Shop.

Billboard advertising Paradise Pier with an illustrated beach scene and text, "Wish you were here at Paradise Pier." Experience the magic of Hollywood Studios with our convenient Ferries Trolley Service from Hollywood Mansion Station.

Did you know that Hollywood Studios has a Paradise Pier billboard on Sunset Boulevard?

A lit-up Ferris wheel with a Mickey Mouse face sparkles at an amusement park reminiscent of the Magic Kingdom, its vibrant colors reflecting on the water below, creating a magical night scene.

Paradise Pier is my forever home. (Yeah, I know it’s gone, and now it’s Pixar Pier.) My family made trips to Disneyland Resort before Disney California Adventure opened, and every time we drove by, my mom and grandma said they were “really excited to see the new park.” I didn’t get to go to DCA until 2009, and my grandma made it to DCA for the first time in 2017. (Yeah, my mom hasn’t visited yet.). The night view of Paradise Bay still takes my breath away. It’s absolutely my favorite area in a park.

Shelves reminiscent of a Magic Kingdom adventure, showcasing stuffed toys of purple dinosaurs and orange birds in divided sections, each perfectly tagged at 11.99.

At Beverly Sunset Boutique, they have Florida Natives Figment and Orange Bird available now for the Create Your Own Headbands.

The store display brings a touch of Hollywood Studios with plush toys from a movie, featuring colorful characters on shelves. Below, you'll find backpacks adorned with character designs, capturing the essence of Festival of Fantasy.

Also, Inside Out shoulder plushes are here too! They only have Anxiety, Anger, and Joy, though.

The entrance to this theme park is adorned with Star Wars decor, featuring a colossal AT-AT walker set against a forest backdrop. Visitors and staff congregate around the "Star Tours" sign, evoking the cinematic charm of Hollywood Studios.

After that, I left Sunset Boulevard and walked to the other side of the park. My AT-AT was fine but Star Tours was down.

Under a cloudy sky, people gather around a fountain near the building entrance. Signs for a theater and restaurant dot the scene, evoking the vibrant atmosphere of Magic Kingdom.

I’ll miss you, MuppetVision…

People stroll through an open area with trees, framed by a building in the background on a cloudy day, reminiscent of the tranquil pathways near Magic Kingdom.

In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Rise of the Resistance is still offering a single rider line; however, our cannons are still not working. Only Batuu West’s cannons are working.

Random find of the day: this Star Wars mug. It is not new, but Tokyo Disneyland will start selling it this April!

Recently, I’ve seen lots of Disney Store Japan’s merchandise, like the Sakura collection, at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. They are finally sharing some cool merchandise.

A mural on a wall at Hollywood Studios features illustrations of camping items and food, like a skillet, coffee pot, and jerky, all set against a nature backdrop reminiscent of the enchanting scenes found in the Magic Kingdom.

I didn’t see much stuff in Galaxy’s Edge, so I walked into Toy Story Land. We’ve been updating readers on lots of seating area construction. Today, I discovered the scrim that used to cover the Cowboy Cookin’ Set mural is gone and now you can see the full mural!

Not sure what kind of a toy this is. Andy’s mom bought him something that contains “franks, fire, skillet, ladle, cookin’ pot, coffee, jerky, two cups, and steak.” An emergency BBQ set? Or, Molly’s pretend BBQ toy set?

Green construction barriers with vegetation in front obscure the view of a building under a partly cloudy sky, almost as if concealing an enchanted corner of Magic Kingdom.

The other side of this area is still blocked off with scrim.

The building exterior features a large "Voyage of the Little Mermaid" sign under a partly cloudy sky, with palm trees swaying to the right, reminiscent of the whimsical atmosphere found in Magic Kingdom.

Ariel is still missing from the former “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” theater, no updates there.

A person dressed as a prince and another as a mermaid princess stand in front of an ocean-themed background, smiling at each other.

Speaking of Ariel, did you see Ariel and Eric’s meet and greet yesterday?

A painted seashell with "To Ariel From: Eric" written on it, nestled among vibrant aquatic-themed art with bubbles and seaweed, capturing the whimsy of the Festival of Fantasy at Magic Kingdom.

This mural, reminiscent of the enchanting vibes of Riviera, captures an underwater scene with aquatic plants, a central circular light, and two pink fish. The piece is elegantly framed by a blue structure resembling ocean waves.

On the backdrop, Eric wrote “To Ariel, From Eric.” What a lovely couple!

Interior view of a yellow cable car with wooden benches, offering a glimpse of an aerial cable line and a parking lot outside through large windows under a partly cloudy sky. It's as if you're on your way to the Magic Kingdom, where enchantment awaits just beyond the horizon.

I had to go to Disney’s Riviera Resort, so I took the Skyliner.

A whimsical arched passage, reminiscent of the Magic Kingdom, showcases an aquatic-themed mural. A serene fountain graces the center, while a caution sign stands guard on the wet ground.

I love this little artistic tunnel. Every time I walk through here, I take pictures of the mosaics, even though it’s not my first time seeing them.

Plush keychains of a mouse character wearing a red hat and colorful clothing hang on display hooks, reminiscent of the whimsical charm you'd find at the Magic Kingdom.

I didn’t see anything new for Riviera merchandise. Artist Mickey was the only keychain they had today.

A plastic cup of iced coffee with a straw sits on a round white table in a café, evoking the laid-back vibes of Hollywood Studios. Nearby, a purple backpack is partially visible, ready for an adventure beyond its current corner.

I took a bean juice break and checked all social platforms for what’s going on in Walt Disney World.

A hand holds a colorful carousel-shaped object with intricate details. A real carousel is blurred in the background.

I didn’t see anything new or crazy, so I took a bus to go to Magic Kingdom. Why do I go to Magic Kingdom, you ask? BECAUSE I WANT THE CAROUSEL POPCORN BUCKET!!!

I have been collecting popcorn buckets for a long time, I don’t know when this became my thing… In my current eyesight, I can see at least 25 buckets. (I am writing this in my living room.) More buckets are in boxes and on a shelf in my bedroom. WDWNT reporters each have their own collections — Ashton and Ali like to collect ears and Little Words Project bracelets…

Anyway, I wanted to get it so I took a bus and went to Magic Kingdom.

Hello from Magic Kingdom!

Magic Kingdom was busy since the Festival of Fantasy Parade was about to start. I love watching the parade, and I wanted to watch it! But today I have an important mission. I was not even sure the new bucket was still available. I was walking toward the Hub to check like a madwoman (as usual).

A popcorn cart with yellow wheels stands outside a decorative wooden structure at the Magic Kingdom. People wait in line under a red umbrella. Trees and a blue sky create a picturesque backdrop, perfect for enjoying the day at this enchanting destination.

At the popcorn cart on the right side of the castle, I see lots of guests have multiple buckets, but I didn’t see Cast Members handing out buckets to guests… A guest asked about the bucket and I heard, “We sold out at this location, the other side might still have some.”

SOLD OUT?? EXCUSE ME?? NANA PANIC