PHOTOS: Even More NEW “Park Life” Merchandise (Button-Down Shirt, Water Bottle, Ornaments, and More) Available Now at Walt Disney World
We come to you today with even more merchandise from the new “Park Life” collection we spotted yesterday at Walt Disney World. You can read the original post here with the rest of this immense merchandise line, which is serving as next year’s replacement for the former Passport collection. Park Life Short Sleeve Button Up …
PHOTOS: New Entrance and Outdoor Seating Area Revealed Ahead of Grand Opening at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT
Staff Writer
During our time at EPCOT today, we decided to check out what’s going on at the Regal Eagle Smokehouse construction site in The American Adventure pavilion. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is a new quick service restaurant that celebrates different regional barbecue and craft beers from across the States. The smokehouse is replacing …
PHOTOS: New Maleficent Glow Wings Transform You Into The Mistress of Evil at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
We’ve encountered quite a wicked surprise on our stroll through the Magic Kingdom this morning: new glowing, sparkly, and wearable Maleficent wings! Stand out at a nighttime parade or dark Disney attraction with the whimsically-evil wings. One of the cast members we spoke with gave us a great idea: the wings would also complete a …
PHOTOS: New Imagination Land Backdrop Revealed for “Inside Out” Meet and Greet at EPCOT
Staff Writer
It appears we now know the focus of the upcoming backdrop for Joy’s “Inside Out” meet and greet at EPCOT! Since our last update about the new meet and greet locations at ImageWorks inside the Imagination! Pavilion, more artistry was added to Joy’s backdrop. We can see a peak of Princess Dream Castle and a stuffed bear. …
REVIEW: New Limited Time Breakfast Offerings (Sausage Gravy Tots, Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Holes, and Croissant Sandwich) at The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
We’re up bright and early at The Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom not for tots (okay, maybe for some tots) but for a full-on breakfast menu that’s just been rolled out in anticipation of the heavy holiday crowds. These breakfast offerings are available now through January 4th, so if you’re planning an early morning …
Star Wars Overlay of Disneyland’s Space Mountain to be Removed During January Refurbishment
A galaxy far, far away is going away after it was announced that Hyperspace Mountain, the Star Wars overlay of Space Mountain, is getting removed. During a refurbishment starting on January 7th, Space Mountain will be restored to its pre-Star Wars state. According to the OC Register, officials at Disneyland stated that the attraction would …
PHOTOS: New World Showcase Promenade Restroom Facility Opens at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
The new restroom facility at the entrance to World Showcase at EPCOT has finally opened. These new restrooms replace the old Refreshment Port restrooms that were often… in disrepair, to say the least. Let’s take a tour of the new facility now open to guests at EPCOT: The new facility is huge, featuring men’s and …
PHOTOS: New Themed Digital Tip Boards Installed Throughout the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With holiday crowds on the horizon, the Magic Kingdom has debuted newly themed digital tip boards throughout the park. These boards were installed throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios ahead of the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge only to receive themed frames a few weeks later. At the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland and Adventureland received digital …
PHOTOS: New “Baby Yoda” Designs Debut at Personalized Shirt Lab in Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a few weeks since the “Design By You” personalized shirt lab opened up inside Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at the Magic Kingdom, and it appears that new designs have arrived from the Outer Rim. New Baby Yoda designs from the popular Disney+ original series, The Mandalorian, are available at the kiosk… and we …
PHOTOS: Self-Service Registers Coming March 2020 to Pan Galactic Pizza Port at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
One of our favorite restaurants at any Disney park is Tokyo Disneyland’s Pan Galactic Pizza Port. Not because of the food, but because our dear friend Tony Solaroni is the proprietor, delivering delicious pizzas in less than a Saturn day! But seriously, the animatronics show here is lovely. We’re actually working on a video of …
PHOTOS: New Permanent Security Screening Area Now Open at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
We arrived bright and early at the Magic Kingdom this morning to find the new security screening checkpoint is now open. We’ve been following the progress for some time now, and the project is finally complete. As we approached the old security checkpoint from the bus, we noticed the tables and metal detectors have been …
PHOTOS: A Photo Tour of Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Frozen 2” Holiday Windows in New York City
Matthew Soberman
As a native New Yorker, the holidays don’t really begin until I’ve made it to New York City to see the holiday window displays at department stores like Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue. And this year, Saks has dedicated their holiday windows one of Disney’s biggest films of 2019: Frozen 2. So who’s reading …
PHOTOS: NEW “Park Life” Merchandise Collection (Loungefly, Plush, Apparel, and More!) Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
As we get closer to the new year, it seems that Walt Disney World is starting to bring out some new merchandise. We spotted these new “Park Life” collection items that look pretty similar to the old Passport collection. Let’s take a closer look! Walt Disney World Icon Ornament – $19.99 This …
PHOTOS: New Themed Directional Signage Added to Future World Construction Walls at EPCOT
Staff Writer
It’s no secret that EPCOT is going under a park-wide overhaul currently, and navigating the park can currently be a bit tough when every corner you turn there seems to be yet another construction wall, however, new directional signage has now been installed to make this task easier. The Future World construction wall is now …
PHOTOS: New “Frozen 2” Anna and Elsa Children’s Dresses Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Greetings from Norway! We have great news for all of the young Frozen fans out there. It can be rather cumbersome for young guests to emulate the dress of their favorite Arendelle royals, especially the latest looks from Frozen. The long sleeves and multiple layers of fabric often don’t mix well with the heat of Central Florida. …
PHOTOS: Reissued Limited Release Euro Disney Opening Day April 1992 Merchandise Coming Soon to Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
Disneyland Paris will be releasing reissued Euro Disney April 1992 merchandise soon, and we could not be more excited for this merchandise line. The collection features the original Euro Disney logo alongside the opening date of the park: April 12th, 1992. Our good friend Mickey Mouse is featured against some classic 90’s colorblocking, making it …
Win a Trip to Walt Disney World (and Dinner at Space 220) With a Donation to Give Kids The World
Jessica Figueroa
You now have the chance to dine at Space 220 Restaurant in EPCOT at Walt Disney World, Patina Restaurant Group’s latest signature table-service restaurant and lounge. It will be a culinary experience featuring the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up. You’ll enjoy fantastic meals …
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom Closing for Refurbishment in May
Guests planning on visiting Walt Disney World in 2020 should note that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for a period of time in May 2020. According to refurbishment calendars, the popular Frontierland attraction will go down for refurbishment on May 4, 2020, and will stay closed through May 21, 2020. Due to the …
“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Makes $40 Million Through Thursday Night Early Screenings
Joe Hogarty
“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” is off to a good start at the box office, bringing in $40 million through Thursday night screenings of the film. “The Rise Of Skywalker” is also doing well overseas, where it has brought in $59 million in 46 international markets. So far, “The Rise Of Skywalker” is just …
PHOTO: The Timekeeper (Le Visionarium), Space Mountain, 20,000 Leagues, and Ratatouille Collector Keys Coming to Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
It’s just been announced that four new limited edition collector keys will be arriving in 2020 at Disneyland Paris; The Timekeeper (Le Visionarium), Space Mountain, 20,000 Leagues, and Ratatouille. The release dates for these keys will be staggered throughout the year, with the edition size mirroring the opening year of each attraction. Ratatouille: February (2014 pieces) …
Dates Revealed for Extensive Snow White’s Scary Adventures Overhaul at Disneyland
We now know the dates during which Snow White’s Scary Adventures at Disneyland will be closed for its large scale refurbishment and overhaul. Data shows the popular Fantasyland attraction will be closed January 7, 2020 through May 21, 2020. It should be noted that there hasn’t been an official announcement regarding the attraction’s reopening date. So …
PHOTO: Logo Revealed for “Cars” Route 66 Road Trip Attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park; Opening Summer 2020
Jessica Figueroa
As we reported earlier in October, the Studio Tram Tour at Disneyland Paris is being reimagined into a new Cars Route 66 attraction. As part of the experience, guests can buckle up and join Cars stars Lightning McQueen and Mater for a fun-filled family road trip where they’ll discover natural and mechanical wonders along the legendary …
PHOTOS: New “The Aristocats” Dooney & Bourke Collection Saunters Into Disney Springs
Staff Writer
It’s a great day for fans of The Aristocats! A new Dooney & Bourke collection featuring the finest cats in all of France has been released this morning, and the collection lives up to their reputation. The collection includes a tote and barrel bag, as well as a wristlet with the characters on a fuchsia pink …
VIDEO: Disney Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look at “Magic Happens” Parade Recording Session with Composer Todrick Hall
Jessica Figueroa
“Magic Happens,” the all-new parade coming to Disneyland park on Feb. 28, will celebrate awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. “Magic Happens” will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, beloved Disney characters and an energetic musical score with two original songs co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. Disney has …
REVIEW: New Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich Is Too Chewy at Backlot Express, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Never underestimate a droid. Or a Wookiee, for that matter. Just in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the new Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich, and since reviews are in for The Rise of Skywalker, we figured we’d add another divisive review to the mix. “That’s no moon. That’s the latest treat to hit pastry cases outside …
PHOTOS: New Aristocats “Because I’m a Lady. That’s Why!” Dress and Loungefly Bag Swings Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
If you love all things dresses and cats, you’re in luck! The newest dress to be released this morning at Walt Disney World features characters and quotes from The Aristocats and comes with a matching Loungefly bag. It’s safe to say that we’re obsessed with this purrfect collection, so let’s take a closer look: The …
REVIEW: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”; Overcorrecting Episode 8 Makes for a Disappointing Conclusion to the Skywalker Saga
Joe Hogarty
“Let the past die. Kill it if you have to.” – Kylo Ren, Star Wars: The Last Jedi And for me, that is my biggest problem with “The Rise Of Skywalker”… Whoever was in charge of the decisions made for this movie had a complete lack of respect for George Lucas, the fans of the …
Special Holiday Entertainment and Attraction Overlays (Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor) Available For All Guests During Christmas Week at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
With Christmas week and the end of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party fast approaching, the Magic Kingdom will be extending all of the party exclusive entertainment and attraction overlays for guests between the days of December 23 – 29th, 2019. Times for the entertainment will be as follows: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade – December …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Construction Walls Down at Entrance to EPCOT; New Walkways and Planters Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
As construction progresses on arrival experience enhancements at EPCOT, it’s a big deal when more construction walls go up, but an even bigger deal when they come down. A large section of construction walls at the entrance to the park have been removed as landscaping and concrete work has finished after the removal of Leave …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Exhibit Added to Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in theaters today, a new exhibit showing off props, costumes, artwork, and more from this final installment in the last Star Wars trilogy has been added to Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s take a quick photo and video tour through all …
PHOTOS: New Ben Solo and Reforged Skywalker Legacy Lightsabers Now Available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, precious new artifacts have made their way into Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in the form of two new Legacy Lightsabers: Ben Solo and Reforged Skywalker. The two Legacy Lightsabers are currently on display inside the glass case at the center of the store inside Black …
PHOTOS: New “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Limited Edition MagicBand Lands at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
With the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkers” now officially in theaters, a brand new, limited-edition MagicBand has been released at Walt Disney World. The grey band is a limited edition size of 3,500 and comes in a collector’s box featuring Kylo Ren and Rey’s lightsabers, as well as the film logo. Kylo …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Star Wars Episode IX Rise of Skywalker Scenes Debut on Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Star Tours 1401, you are cleared for departure. It’s been two years since Star Tours received new sequences, with Crait and Batuu added back in 2017 and Jakku added before then in 2015. With the debut of the final installment in the saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, a brand new set of scenes …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Teacup Hat Spins into Walt Disney World
A new hat with an embroidered Mickey and Minnie Mouse riding in a teacup has made its way into stores at Walt Disney World. The teal hat features a large embroidered design on the front and an embroidered Walt Disney World on the back. The teal (or is it more of a seafoam green?) hat …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/19/19 (More MouseGear Counters Replaced, New Princess Photo Frames, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from a suddenly sunny EPCOT! It’s a beautiful day in the Disney parks and we can’t wait to see what’s new today. Our first stop was MouseGear to see if there were any more register counters removed. We saw two more rolling sections at the counters between housewares and phone cases, as well as …
BREAKING: Guests Evacuated After Reported Flight of Passage Fire at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: As of 4:40 PM Flight of Passage is back open after what Cast Members are calling “unexpected downtime”. Apparently the fire alarm that went off in the attraction that required a full evacuation was a false alarm. According to numerous reports on social media, it appears that the Flight of Passage attraction at Pandora …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/19/19 (New Entrance Planters, More Retro Cherry Kitchen Houseware Items, 2020 Merchandise, and More)
Staff Writer
My oh my, what a wonderful day! Hello from a chilly Magic Kingdom! With less than a week until Christmas, it seems the weather has decided to cooperate and give us sweater weather, so we can wear our ugly Christmas sweaters without profusely sweating in the Florida heat. Let’s see what’s going on around the …
PHOTOS: New Coral Spirit Jersey and Sequined Mickey Mouse Tops Now Available at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Okay, we can’t resist… Orange you glad to see there’s a new Spirit Jersey to add to your collection? Now that the puns are out of our system, we’re ready to share the new orange looks on display at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. The women’s apparel includes a Spirit Jersey, sequined short-sleeved Mickey Mouse tee, …
PHOTOS: Moana – Journey of Water Attraction Construction Walls Featuring Characters Erected in Future World at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Soon at EPCOT, you’ll be able to “Begin Your Journey” as new Moana themed construction walls have been erected at the proposed entrance bypass walkway to the side of Spaceship Earth. Originally believed to be the site of the future Journey of Water Inspired by Moana walkthrough attraction that was announced at this year’s D23 …
VIDEO: “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” DLC Now Available For “Star Wars Battlefront II”
Joe Hogarty
Star Wars Battlefront II has launched new “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” DLC! Immerse yourself in the finale of the Skywalker saga in Star Wars Battlefront II. Inspired by “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, set foot on an exotic new jungle planet where a fateful war between the Resistance and First Order thunders. …
