PHOTOS: New Retro Walt Disney World “D Icon” and Cinderella Castle Winter Gloves Keep You Warm and Texting
Just in time for the holiday season, a new pair of Walt Disney World themed texting gloves have arrived at the parks. They feature a stylized Cinderella Castle on the back of one hand and the retro Walt Disney World logo on the other hand. Let’s take a closer look! Each pair of gloves features the …
PHOTOS: Bridge Platform Installed For Upcoming Walkway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Today marks a major milestone in the progress of the upcoming walkway linking Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom. We recently saw the rotating dial mechanism installed, but now the bridge platform has finally been attached to its rotating base. Between hurricane season and other delays, work has laid somewhat stagnant here, but with …
Magic Kingdom Operating Hours Extended on Select Dates in December and January 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Park hours at Magic Kingdom have been extended on certain dates in December and January. Guests planning on visiting the park on the affected dates should make note of the earlier opening times and later closing times for the Magic Kingdom. December: December 7, 14, 21-24, 26-31: Park Opening At 8 A.M. December 25: Park …
Primeval Whirl Reopening for Seasonal Operation During Christmas Week and New Year’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Originally set to reopen on November 23rd, it has been announced that Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also be reopening for Christmas week. The attraction will open from December 22-31, 2019 and January 1-4, 2020. During these dates, the attraction will not operate during morning Extra Magic Hours. Prior to this, the …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/20/19 (New Lady and the Tramp Phone Case, New Paint Near Animation Courtyard, Stormtroopers Heckling Guests, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning Hollywood Stars! We are coming to you straight from Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. It’s chilly, raining, and overcast, but that can’t stop a fun-filled day at Walt Disney World. Over at The Darkroom, we noticed this new Lady and the Tramp phone case and wallet, featuring the iconic spaghetti scene. It’s just too …
PHOTOS: The Stars Of The “Star Wars” Saga Grace The Cover Of Entertainment Weekly; New “Rise Of Skywalker” Photos
Joe Hogarty
The December issue of Entertainment Weekly brings together the stars of the Star Wars Saga with three special covers for each trilogy! “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” opens on December 20th! Entertainment Weekly also revealed brand new images from “Star War: The Rise Of Skywalker”. Source: Entertainment Weekly
Deep in the Plus – Hunchback of Notre Dame
Jill Diffendal
This week, Deep in the Plus resurfaces with a look at one of Disney’s less memorable animated films from the 1990s, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Released in the summer of 1996 in the wake of some of the most popular Disney films of all time – The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin …
PHOTOS: New, Larger Emergency Exits Added to Rise of the Resistance Attraction Queue in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
The construction walls that were erected last week by the exterior queue of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland have come down, revealing new larger emergency exits for the attraction. These exits were recently behind walls as Disney must have deemed them to not be adequate or suitable for the expected crowds. It’s hard …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up in Front of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! for Red Car Trolley Track Modification at Disney California Adventure
The route for the Red Car Trolley, the Disney California Adventure attraction that has been closed since April 2019, is in the process of being modified. Construction walls have gone up in front of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! for work on the trolley track to commence. If you remember, refurbishment calendars indicated …
VIDEO: Latest TV Spot For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Shows New Footage; New Poster Released
Joe Hogarty
This new TV spot for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” brings back Darth Vader’s helmet as seen in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” along with some more new footage. “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” opens on December 20th. And check out this new poster for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”! Source: Star …
PHOTOS: New “Frozen” Anna and Elsa Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Do you wanna buy a Dooney? Let’s go to Springs to pay… Cross out any of the other purchases you had in mind for Black Friday at Disney Springs next week. (Yes, everyone, it’s next week.) A new collection of Frozen Dooney & Bourke purses will be releasing on November 29th and we have a first …
PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Ticket Design Debuts at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Disney is known for treating their Annual Passholders to lots of cool magnets, and MagicBand designs, and of course, the iconic Annual Passholder card. For years, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have had different Annual Pass designs, with the Disneyland design featuring Mickey, Donald, and Pluto, and the Walt Disney World design featuring a …
UPDATE: GOP Fundraiser No Longer Taking Place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa This December
Jessica Figueroa
The Republican Party’s Statesman’s Dinner originally scheduled to take place on December 7th at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World has been relocated to an undisclosed venue in Miami. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had quickly announced that President Donald Trump would be headlining the state’s major annual Republican Party fundraiser after it was …
PHOTOS: New 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Shirt Dives Into Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
While we can’t ride the original 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage, fans of the movie can sport a new t-shirt! Over at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District, you can purchase this new tee for $34.99 plus tax. The top has a retro look to it with a colored collar and ringer …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Newly Refurbished Lobby Debuts After $3 Million Overhaul at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Staff Writer
Last year, we reported that the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel would undergo a $3 million refurbishment of their lobby. (Now that’s a lot of big bucks). Today, we popped over to see the completion of all their hard work and more importantly, money. Let’s take a look… Right before you enter the lobby, you …
PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Manufacturer Debuts New Gondola Design at IAAPA 2019
Doppelmayr has unveiled the Omega V gondola cabin, the new version of the Omega IV cabin currently being utilized on the Disney Skyliner. We snagged a look at the Omega V cabin at the 2019 IAAPA expo in Orlando, and it looks quite snazzy indeed. The Doppelmayr booth is definitely one of the coolest ones …
PHOTOS: ProSlide Announces Project for Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Possible New Attraction
IAAPA Expo 2019 is underway in Orlando, and our intrepid reporters noticed that ProSlide, makers of Summit Plummet and Teamboat Springs, casually announced a new attraction could be coming to Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Information about the new attraction is scarce at this time, as questions about the type of attraction and opening date were deflected …
New “Cinderella” 70th Anniversary Character Meet and Greet, Specialty Food Items, and Prince Charming Regal Carousel Access Added to Disney Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom for Limited Time
Jessica Figueroa
To commemorate the platinum 70th anniversary of Walt Disney’s classic “Cinderella”, Disney Early Morning Magic at Magic Kingdom Park will receive a royal treatment perfect for princesses and princes of all ages! For eight magical event dates February 11, 2020 through March 3 2020, guests who reserve will enjoy early access to Prince Charming Regal …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Blown Glass Christmas Ornaments Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
These new blown glass Mickey and Minnie ornaments are available now and they are so adorable! These come in a variety of styles, shapes, and colors and would certainly make a great keepsake or gift for your Christmas decor loving friends. There’s a Bride and Groom for the perfect gift for the Newlyweds celebrating their …
Topps Launches Disney Collect! Digital Collectibles App Worldwide, Featuring “Frozen 2” and More
Just in time for Mickey’s 91st birthday, The Topps Company Inc. today launched its newest digital collectibles app, Disney Collect! by Topps, available as a free download for iOS and Android devices. Spanning 90+ years of ageless creations and storylines from The Walt Disney Studios – from Steamboat Willie to Frozen 2 – the app …
PHOTOS: New Landscaping and Digital Tip Board Unveiled in Commissary Lane at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
It seems we have been keeping tabs on a lot of trees recently throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Between the new tree being planted in Liberty Square Market, the removal of trees in the France Pavilion and the addition of trees near the construction site for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, we just can’t seem to …
Disney Cruise Line Guests Can Now Book a Placeholder Cruise Onboard via the Disney Cruise Line App
Another Disney app has been updated to reduce the number of activities that require direct contact with a Cast Member. This time, it’s the Disney Cruise Line app, which now allows guests to book a placeholder cruise via the app while onboard their ship. Previously, guests had to visit a kiosk onboard and work with …
PHOTOS: Highlights from Fall Dapper Day 2019 at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
This weekend rounded out the eighth year of Dapper Day events at Disney Parks. An unofficial event, Dapper Day has been hosted in Anaheim, Orlando, and Paris during the Spring and Fall since 2011. The event encourages guests to “step out in style,” drawing inspiration from original concept art for Disneyland and Walt Disney World …
PHOTOS: New $100 Disney Gift Cards with Limited Edition Holiday Pins Now Available at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re the gift card-giving type of gifter, then you’re probably my favorite kind of relative. You’re also probably on the lookout for new Disney Gift Cards throughout the parks. Just in at Walt Disney World is this adorable new set of holiday-themed Disney Gift Cards with Limited Edition Pins included. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Brings Christmas to the Islands for the 2019 Holiday Season
Staff Writer
Aloha! This morning, we stopped by the Polynesian Village Resort to check out their Christmas decorations. Walking up to the resort, the valet and guest drop-off area is all decked out with Christmas wreaths and garland. Once you walk towards the entrance of the lobby, large garland hangs over the walkway from wooden oars. Inside, …
PHOTOS: New Ferryboat Entrance Pathway Now Open at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
We arrived bright and early to the Magic Kingdom this morning to find that some of the work around the entrancing is nearing completion. A new pathway is now open, allowing guests taking the ferry from the TTC to bypass the second bag check at the Magic Kingdom and head directly into the park. We …
PHOTOS: New “True Love” and Bridal Collection Alex and Ani Bracelets Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
There are three new Alex and Ani designs now available as part of the Disney Parks Collection, and they’re all in celebration of true love. Two new bridal designs and an adorable fairy tale design join the collection, making great gifts for your significant other or a bride-to-be. Check out all of the new arrivals …
PHOTOS: Work Underway to Enclose Main Show Building for TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
It’s time to check in on one of the most highly anticipated additions to Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, TRON Lightcycle Run. Our last update was the progress made on the exterior track section, which had been the major focus of the last couple of weeks. The work on the outdoor track section has made it easier to picture …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch the 2019 Christmas Parade at Disneyland Paris
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve waited through the summer, the spring and the fall. Winter is our favorite season of all! If you’ve ever wanted to see the Christmas Parade at Disneyland Paris, we’ve got you covered. Père Noël, Duffy, and Mickey & Friends are all here to ring in the Enchanted Christmas Season at Disneyland Paris! The traditional Disney’s …
4-Park Magic Ticket with Water Park & NBA Experience Add-On Now Available at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
The popular 4-Park Magic Ticket has returned to Walt Disney World and it now also offers free admission to the NBA Experience with the purchase of a water park add-on. Check out all the details below! Guests can now get a taste of new and iconic experiences at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks …
DREAMFINDERS: YouTube Sensation Brian Hull on Impersonating Your Favorite Disney Characters!
Staff Writer
We all have our favorite Disney cartoon characters. Sometimes we wear them on shirts or put them backpacks – maybe even go to the parks and Disney bound as them. Well, Brian Hull likes to go to the parks as characters – just not like you and me. As a voice artist and impersonator, Brian has …
PHOTOS: New Jango Fett Sipper Rockets Into Disneyland
Staff Writer
Star Wars fans will no doubt be flocking to Disneyland with the arrival of a new Jango Fett sipper. These new sippers can be found at Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland. It retails for $13.99. Will you be picking up this new Star Wars sipper on your next trip to Disneyland?
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/18/19 (Mickey’s 91st Birthday, Heavy Crowds, New Merchandise, and More)
Staff Writer
It’s a big day here at Magic Kingdom! Everyone’s favorite mouse, Mickey, is turning 91. Now that’s an accomplishment! Let’s go see what’s happening around the park to celebrate the mouse who started it all. Crowds were backed up at the Transportation and Ticket Center’s security checkpoint. It was a solid 20 minute wait to …
PHOTOS: New Merry Menagerie Souvenir Mug and Popcorn Bucket Stomp Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Merry Menagerie artisan puppets since they were announced earlier this year, and now that they’re here, we can’t get enough of them. They’re adorable, and whenever they make their appearances on Discovery Island, the crowd all stands in wonderment at these charismatic critters. One thing that readers …
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Celebrates Christmas in the Pacific Northwest With a Grand Lobby Tree and Carved Critter Decorations
Staff Writer
Now that the holiday decorations in the parks are complete, it’s on to the resorts! The latest resort to receive the Christmas treatment was the Wilderness Lodge. Holiday preparations started last week when a surprise gingerbread log cabin appeared in the lobby. The remaining Christmas decor was put into place yesterday, with the reveal of …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 11/17/19 (Skyliner Downtime, Trees Removed from France Pavilion, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from EPCOT! We kicked off this super chilly day with a quick spin around the park to check out everything new going on today. Come along with us! On this chilly morning, while guests wait to enter the park, the Jammitors are out keeping spirits high and children entertained! You can just barely see …
Margaritaville Resort Vacation Cottages Now Available For Booking Via The Walt Disney Travel Company
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re looking to stay somewhere off-property and extra tropical, The Walt Disney Travel Company is now booking vacation cottages at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, located near Walt Disney World Resort. Bookable by phone only, these vacation cottages are offered by vacation home rental companies Rentyl and VStays. The cottages range in size from two to …
Thousands of Disney+ Accounts Reportedly Hacked and Put Up for Sale on Hacking Forums
According to reports, thousands of accounts from the recently launched Disney+ have been hacked and been put up for sale on hacking forums. These hacking forums are giving away these illegally-accessed accounts for prices ranging from $0 to $11, according to ZDNet. It should be noted that this practice is common for most streaming services …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/18/19 (Mickey’s 91st Birthday Celebration, Batuuans Rocking Puffer Jackets, Funniest Citizen of Hollywood, and More)
Staff Writer
Welcome to the Hollywood Hills where we are celebrating a very special star’s birthday. That’s right, the man himself, the big cheese, the leader of the club, Mickey Mouse! Today marks the 91st birthday of Mickey, so in celebration, all the parks were handing out these commemorative buttons for the occasion. Now, with everyone decked …
PHOTOS: New Skyway and Space Mountain Button-Down Shirts Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Before there was a Disney Skyliner, there was the Skyway. Linking Fantasyland to Tomorrowland, this gondola lift attraction transported guests in Disneyland from 1956 to 1994 and here at Walt Disney World from 1971 to 1999. (You may recall that the former Fantasyland station used to reside where the current Tangled-themed bathrooms are now.) And …
