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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Only Play ‘September’ on September 21 & More: Daily Recap (9/12/24)

Brit Tuttle

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will play “September” on repeat, a guest with terminal cancel was denied Disability Access Pass, the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk will be expanded, Disney is casting for Magic Kingdom’s new nighttime parade — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 12, 2024. Walt Disney …
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Dufftoberfest Beer and Pretzel Bun With Cheese Return to Universal Studios Florida

Phil Wood

Dufftoberfest has returned to Universal Studios Florida, which means the return of the Pretzel Bun with Duff Cheese Sauce and Dufftoberfest German-Style Märzen. These are available at Moe’s Tavern in the Springfield section of Universal Studios Florida. Dufftoberfest Beer – $15.18 This beer has a malty richness. It’s clean, deep, creamy, and smooth. It complements …
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We Think Characters Are Better at Disneyland and There’s One Big Reason Why

Andrew Iovino

Every Disney theme park across the globe has something special that stands out above all the other magic being made each day. If you ask a thousand people what is most special to them at Disneyland Resort, you may get a thousand unique answers. But we think that the characters are just plain better at …
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The 7 Best AND Worst Halloween Horror Nights 33 Food and Drinks

Shannen Ace

We reviewed all the Halloween Horror Nights 33 food and drink items available at Universal Studios Florida. Now we’ve narrowed those down to the best and the worst menu items of the annual event. The Worst 7 #7 – Eye of Otis Mocktail (Fanta’s Bridge Bar) The Eye of Otis cocktail is slightly better than …
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Rainbow Treats Coming to Disneyland This Weekend for Gay Days Anaheim

Shannen Ace

To coincide with Gay Days Anaheim this weekend, Disneyland Resort will offer three returning rainbow treats for just a few days. Limited-Time Rainbow Treats Rainbow Macarons will be at Coffee House and Tangaroa Terrace: Casual Island Dining at the Disneyland Hotel. The Rainbow Linzer Cookie will be at Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta and Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped …
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‘Inside Out 2’ Custom Character Plush Headbands Coming to Disney Springs

Andrew Iovino

The full lineup of “Inside Out 2” Emotions are joining the ever-growing collection of plush accessories for the Create Your Own Headband station! The attachments, alongside the rest of the collection and starter headbands, will be available at Disney Ever After in Disney Springs starting Monday, September 16. The new plush accessory options include: These …
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New Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern Sipper Arrives at Walt Disney World

Shannen Ace

The Mickey jack-o’-lantern sipper first released at Disneyland Resort is now available at Walt Disney World. The sipper is available at Connections Eatery in EPCOT. It can be added to any non-alcoholic beverage. There is a limit of two per person, per transaction, while supplies last. Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern Sipper – $12.79 The sipper is orange …
Illustration of fictional characters, including a fairy godmother with a wand, two flying children, and an ice queen, set against a magical, starry background with castles in the distance.

Walt Disney World Casting Performers for Upcoming Disney’s Starlight Parade

Brit Tuttle

Walt Disney World is seeking new Disney character performers, parade performers, and look-alike performers, with the potential opportunity to be a part of the recently announced Disney’s Starlight Parade. Walt Disney World Casting for Disney’s Starlight Parade The posting is not only for Disney’s Starlight Parade, but for opportunities across the resort, including character greetings …
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Guest With Terminal Cancer Denied Disability Access Pass at Disneyland Resort

Brit Tuttle

A guest with terminal cancer was denied the Disney Disability Access Pass (DAS) at Disneyland Resort, according to a post shared by their daughter on TikTok. Guest with Terminal Cancer Denied Disability Access Pass at Disneyland The video, posted by Jazzy as user lovelyjay.17, shows her and her family walking away from the Accessibility Services …
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Vampire Stitch Bucket and Halloween Alien Sipper Available Now at Disneyland Resort

Brit Tuttle

The Vampire Stitch Bucket and Halloween Alien Sipper have both arrived at Disneyland Resort for the Halloween season. We found both for sale at Disneyland Park. Vampire Stitch Bucket – $33.25 The Vampire Stitch Bucket includes regular popcorn at the time of purchase. There is a purchase limit of two (2) per person. No discounts …
Three colorful cartoon character plush toys held up in front of a vibrantly decorated storefront. The characters include one with blue glasses looking sad, one with wide eyes and orange hair, and one smiling.

‘Inside Out 2’ Custom Character Plush Headbands Coming to Disneyland Resort

Brit Tuttle

More custom character plush headband options are coming to Disneyland Resort, as new “Inside Out 2” options have just been announced. ‘Inside Out 2’ Custom Character Plush Headbands The new “Inside Out 2” headband plush attachments will arrive at Disneyland Resort on Monday, September 16. All plush options will be available for purchase at The …
Two colorful figure-themed buckets: a green alien with a toy laser and a pumpkin, and a blue creature in a Dracula costume holding a pumpkin. Both have lanyards and sit against playful backgrounds.

Disneyland Releases Purchase Locations for Halloween Alien Sipper & Vampire Stitch Popcorn Bucket

Brit Tuttle

Ahead of today’s release of the Halloween Alien Sipper and Vampire Stitch Popcorn Bucket, Disneyland Resort has shared the full list of purchase locations for both souvenir items. Locations were shared via Instagram Stories on the Disney Eats account. Halloween Alien Sipper The Halloween Alien Sipper will be available at Disney California Adventure starting today, …
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Universal Studios Store in CityWalk to Add Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World Expansions in 2025

Brit Tuttle

Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando will expand to include two new areas in 2025, featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. Universal Studios Store Expansion First reported by Scott Gustin on X (formerly Twitter), the new Harry Potter section of the store …
A hand with a red-painted nail holds a retro cassette tape labeled "September" with a blurred, colorful background.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Play ‘September’ on Repeat on September 21

Brit Tuttle

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Well, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will ensure you do, as the ride will have “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire playing on repeat on September 21, 2024. ‘September’ on Repeat on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind This news was first announced via …
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Refurbishment Begins at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows

Bryce B.

Refurbishment on the exterior of Dinsey’s Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows has begun, as the entire resort is refreshed for the eventual opening of the new DVC Island Tower. Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows Scaffolding now surrounds the exteriors of these first two bungalows at the Polynesian. The bungalows are one of the most expensive and luxurious …
White t-shirt with Disney Halloween designs featuring Mickey Mouse and Halloween elements; small white pouch with a Mickey Mouse pumpkin graphic and Halloween decorations held by a hand.

New Halloween Belt Bag and Matching T-Shirt Available at Disney Springs

Andrew Iovino

A new Halloween belt bag and matching T-shirt have arrived in time for the spooky season at Disney Springs. We spotted them at Disney Style on the West Side of the shopping district. Halloween Belt Bag – $29.99 This belt bag is cream-colored with a prominent Mickey jack-o’-lantern smiling on the front. It’s surrounded by …
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Universal Epic Universe Sweepstakes & More: Daily Recap (9/11/24)

Brit Tuttle

Universal Orlando Resort is hosting an Epic Universe sweepstakes, a Disneyland Paris Cast Member works double duty in park operations and as a DJ, a scammer was arrested for pretending to be an Oriental Land Company employee, Wayne Brady lived out his dream to be part of the Dapper Dans — all this and more …
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New Halloween Horror Nights Mel’s Die-In Apron at Universal Orlando Resort

Shannen Ace

A new Mel’s Die-In apron has joined the collection available at Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Nights 33. The merchandise was exclusive to UOAP members but a Team Member told us it’s not anymore. The merch is inspired by Mel’s Drive-In at Universal Studios Florida during the HHN season, when the “R” and “V” …
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Full Video of The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy Haunted House at Universal Studios Hollywood

Bryce B.

One of the eight haunted houses available at Universal Studios Hollywood during Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is inspired by artist and entertainer The Weeknd. Below, you can watch our POV video of the entire house! The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy Haunted House The Weeknd returns in a new haunted house spawned from After Hours, Dawn FM …
Five men in colorful striped vests and blue pants, some singing. A man in a similar outfit smiles at the camera with the text "I'm a Dapper Dan!" displayed next to him. Catch these Dapper Dans performing live at Magic Kingdom!

Wayne Brady Joins the Dapper Dans at Magic Kingdom

Shannen Ace

Wayne Brady lived a dream of performing with Disney’s Dapper Dans barbershop quartet for his series “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix.” Wayne Brady Becomes a Dapper Dan In the TikTok video below, Brady dons the pinstriped Dapper Dans vest and straw boater to sing with the quartet on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom while …
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Full Video of Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines Haunted House at Universal Studios Hollywood

Bryce B.

One of the eight haunted houses available at Universal Studios Hollywood during Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is based on the fatal females of the classic Universal Monsters lineup. Below, you can watch our POV video of the entire house! Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines Haunted House Get caught in an epic battle as Saskia Van Helsing …
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Peter Cushing’s Friend Suing Lucasfilm Over Star Wars’ CGI Grand Moff Tarkin in ‘Rogue One’

Shannen Ace

A friend of the late Peter Cushing is suing Disney subsidiary Lucasfilm for their CGI recreation of Cushing in “Rogue One,” 22 years after the actor’s death. According to The Times, film producer Kevin Francis claims Cushing gave Francis control over his image in 1993 when he was preparing to film the TV series “A …
Artist's rendering of Epic Universe theme park featuring areas like Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, labeled and colorful, opening in 2025.

Win a 5-Night Epic Universe Vacation From New Sweepstakes

Shannen Ace

Universal Orlando Resort has launched a sweepstakes with the grand prize of a 5-night vacation including admission to Epic Universe. Epic Universe Sweepstakes Universal is advertising the sweepstakes with a sign outside the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk Orlando. The winner can choose up to three guests to accompany them on their vacation. …
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Disneyland Hosts Make-A-Wish Multi-Day Star Wars Adventure, Grand Finale to Be Held Tonight

Bryce B.

At 8 p.m. tonight in Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, guests are welcome to cheer on galactic Make-A-Wish heroes as they conclude a multi-day first-of-its-kind event. Blaze Your Own Path: The Finale Over the past few days, a special group of families visiting Disneyland Resort on their official wish visits began a multi-day first-of-its-kind “Star Wars” …
Two individuals, both wearing masks, sit in the back of a vehicle. Japanese text overlays the image, suggesting they are suspects in a Disney-related fraud case.

Woman Arrested for Scamming Thousands by Impersonating Oriental Land Company Employee

Bryce B.

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested for deceiving a young woman out of thousands of dollars in cash while pretending to be an employee of the Oriental Land Company promising the young woman an employee discount. Woman Scams for Thousands Nippon Television Network reported about the arrest in Japan. According to their report, the 45-year-old …
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Full Video of Monstruos 2: Nightmares of Latin America Haunted House at Universal Studios Hollywood

Bryce B.

One of the eight haunted houses available at Universal Studios Hollywood during Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is based on Latin American monsters. Below, you can watch our POV video of the entire house! Monstruos 2: Nightmares of Latin America Haunted House Resist the infernal rider El Charro or he’ll take your soul. Don’t turn your …
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PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/10/2024 (Disney Eats, Pins, & Tiny Village Update)

Bryce B.

Happy Pin Tuesday! Today was a nice day in EPCOT. Disney released exciting new merchandise, The Cake Bake Shop has some twinkly updates, and the tiny village drama continues. Monorail Red It’s been a few days since I got to peek at Test Track’s refurbishment, so I started my day with a roundtrip ride on …
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New Holiday Personalizable Cast Member Nametag Magnets at Disney Springs

Andrew Iovino

Ring in the holiday season with new holiday-themed personalizable Cast Member nametag magnets, now available at Disney Springs. Personalizable Cast Member Nametag Magnets We found these Cast Member nametag magnets at Disney’s Days of Christmas in Disney Springs. The shelf is decorated to resemble a mining cave, perfect for whistling while you work (or shop)! …
Entrance of Skipper Canteen, a restaurant with an adventure theme, featuring a white and yellow sign, surrounded by tropical plants and rope barriers in an amusement park setting.

Adventureland Pavement Replacement Reaches to Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom

Bryce B.

Work on the themed Adventureland pavement in Magic Kingdom has spread to Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen. Adventureland Pavement Work This morning, new themed pavement was drying just in front of Skipper Canteen. Luckily, the sit-down restaurant doesn’t open until 11 a.m., but guests will be able to enter and exit the restaurant using …
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New Gold Sequin Loungefly Mini Backpack and Wallet at Disneyland

Andrew Iovino

A new Loungefly collection has begun to appear at Disneyland Resort, with the new gold sequin Loungefly mini backpack and wallet now available. We spotted these in Disney Showcase at Disneyland Park. Gold Sequin Loungefly Mini Backpack – $98 This bag is gold to the extreme! It has the traditional Disney Loungefly mini backpack design …
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Disney Cast Member Works Double Duty in Park Operations & as Nightlife DJ

Brit Tuttle

Disneyland Paris has shared a new video highlighting the story of Thomas, a Cast Member who is an operations technician at Disney Live Entertainment by day, and a DJ in Disney Village by night. Disneyland Paris Cast Member Works as a Nightlife DJ The video, shared on Instagram by the Disneyland Paris Ambassador and Disney …
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Disney to Relocate One Manatee, Three Dolphins from The Seas at EPCOT & More: Daily Recap (9/10/24)

Katie Francis

The full list of food and beverages for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World & Disneyland was released, the limited edition StarSpeeder 3000 is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a guest passed away after completing the Disneyland Halloween Half-Marathon — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, …
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Record-Setting 11 Disney Attractions Around the World Set to Close Forever

Brit Tuttle

There have been a large number of attractions announced to close (with a handful likely to close in the wake of newly announced projects) at Disney Parks around the world. In our memory, there has never been a period where so many long-running attractions are on the chopping block. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a …
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Guest Dies After Completing runDisney Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort

Katie Francis

According to the Orange County Register, a guest passed away shortly after completing the runDisney Half Marathon, part of the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. Bobby Graves, widely known by his online moniker Caleb, died at age 35 on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He reportedly began to experience health troubles right after crossing the finish …
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Full Guide to Halloween Time 2024 at Disneyland Resort

Shannen Ace

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Halloween Time 2024 at Disneyland Resort. Entertainment Halloween Screams “Halloween Screams” is back as Disneyland’s fall nighttime spectacular at Sleeping Beauty Castle. The show features Jack Skellington as the “Master of Scare-omonies” and Zero alongside Disney villains and more. Keep in mind that while projections are part …
A composite image featuring a red wristband on the left, a sign with animated characters above "The Little Mermaid" in the center, and a mechanical bird in a cage on the right from Disney's Hollywood Studios' photo report dated 9/9/2024.

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/9/2024 (AT-AT Fixed, Tracking Buses with Google, & More)

Nana T.

Hello Yellow, this is Nana (again, yes, AGAIN). You might start to wonder how many times Nana is in the parks… I was aiming for 250 times this year, but will probably only make it to 200 times. (I counted; from January to June, I went to 101 times.) Let’s begin Nana’s Disney Princess Diary …
An adult and a child, both wearing sunglasses, stand hugging in front of a castle with blue spires. The child wears colorful floral headbands and holds a blue plush toy. Other visitors are in the background.

First Responder Family Received All-Expenses-Paid Vacation to Walt Disney World

Andrew Iovino

Rewarding Responders granted an Emergency Services Captain and her daughter a week-long magical vacation to Walt Disney World in recognition of her service. Allison Bissette, a Captain with Johnston County Emergency Services, and her daughter, Avery, who live in Eastern, North Carolina, spent a week in the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” fully paid for …
A person stands on the blue carpet at the UK Gala Screening of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, wearing a beige outfit and white sneakers, surrounded by attendees and photographers.

Destin Daniel Cretton Reportedly in Talks to Direct ‘Spider-Man 4’

Andrew Iovino

The fourth installment in the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man franchise has seemingly found its director in Destin Daniel Cretton of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Destin Daniel Cretton Potentially Directing ‘Spider-Man 4’ After directing “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Cretton was previously on board to …
A concept art image depicts the entrance to the "Wicked" experience at Universal Orlando Resort, featuring vibrant green decor, a yellow brick road, and promotional posters from the musical, along with enticing displays of themed merchandise and tantalizing food offerings.

‘Wicked’ Experiences, Food, and Merchandise Coming to Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood

Brit Tuttle

Universal has announced new offerings inspired by the film adaptation of “Wicked” are coming to both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. ‘Wicked’ at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood Offerings will be different at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood, but “both are designed to capture the imagination and spirit of …
A man with a white beard and a blue baseball cap with the letters "LA" is speaking. He is wearing a dark jacket over a blue shirt, reminiscent of the voice actor Peter Renaday, known for his work in Country Bear Jamboree.

Peter Renaday, Original Voice of Henry from Country Bear Jamboree and More, Passes Away

Brit Tuttle

Peter Renaday, an American voice actor who provided the voice to many Disney attractions over the years — including Henry the M.C. from the original Country Bear Jamboree — has passed away. He was 89 years old. Peter Renaday Passes Away Voice actor Peter Renaday, born Pete Renoudet, has passed away at the age of …
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