PHOTOS: Second Wave of “Forever One Man’s Dream II” Merchandise Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On is by far and away the most beloved show at Tokyo Disney Resort. Guests here go crazy for this show, whether doing the show choreography in their seats or dressing up as dancers and characters for Halloween! I even saw a group last week standing outside Showbase …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of New Disney Skyliner Merchandise (with Prices) Now Available at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Quite possibly better than the upcoming opening of the Disney Skyliner itself is the new arrival of Skyliner merch! There’s a small niche of collectors who love any kind of Disney Transportation merchandise (including me) so the fact that there’s a whole new line, dedicated to a brand-new form of resort transportation (to Walt Disney …
PHOTOS: Disney Gives Official First Look at New Skyliner Merchandise Arriving at Walt Disney World on September 27th
Jessica Figueroa
We’re just a few days away from the official September 29 opening of the Disney Skyliner, a new gondola system that will offer guests transportation between Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and select Disney World resort hotels. Today, we’re happy to share the first look at the first Disney Skyliner merchandise, which was inspired by artwork …
PHOTOS: The Columbia is Sailing the Rivers of America Once Again at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
The Sailing Ship Columbia is back to sailing the Rivers of America and we could not be happier! Over the past few weeks at Disneyland, there have been a few changes to the Rivers of America. With Fantasmic not being performed at night due to the Halloween Screams show, we see the Mark Twain out …
PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “The Mandalorian” MagicBands to be Released at Walt Disney World on Triple Force Friday
Staff Writer
UPDATE: Originally slated as part of the Triple Force Friday releases, these new MagicBands will be released alongside their respective debut dates, with the new Mandalorian MagicBand out now at Walt Disney World. New Limited Edition MagicBands showcasing “The Mandalorian” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” land into Walt Disney World, Friday October 4th …
REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Milkshake at Flo’s V8 Cafe for Halloween Time 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Ali
Halloween Time is in full swing across Disneyland Resort with food, decor and merch. As seems to be the norm not all the holiday food was available the first week. Luckily though, the pumpkin spice shake at Flo’s is now available. Across the way at Disneyland Park, we reviewed the Pumpkin Spice Shake from Red Rose …
PHOTOS: Hasbro D-0 Interactive Droid from “Star Wars: Episode IX” Previewed During Triple Force Friday Global Merchandise Reveal
Jessica Figueroa
We’re live from the special Triple #ForceFriday livestream event based at Pinewood Studios in London, the famed shooting location of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Via live and recorded vignettes, generations of Star Wars icons are revealing new products in advance of their roll out on Triple Force Friday, October 4, all inspired by …
VIDEO: Watch The Newest Game Trailer For “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order”
Joe Hogarty
The latest trailer for the upcoming Star Wars video game, “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” was revealed during the live broadcast of the Triple Force Friday preview. Become a Jedi in Respawn Entertainment’s third-person action-adventure game, STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™. Available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC this holiday season, November 15, 2019. …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/26/19): Remembering IllumiNations with a Special Game, A Club 33 Report, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s another episode of WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our new studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, talk about the Disney Skyliner, and a countdown to the last-ever IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot! The show …
Disney Dooney & Bourke To Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Disney Springs on October 11th
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Dooney fans, rejoice! Dooney & Bourke will be celebrating ten years of Disney-inspired designs with the release of new designs for the 10th anniversary bags and the re-release of “Disney Sketch” and “Mickey Balloons” – two original prints that were originally released ten years ago and will be available in new color combinations.Each of …
REVIEW: New Fall Pumpkin Treats Bring Basic to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Jessica Figueroa
Hello and greetings from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, which is exactly the last place you’d ever expect to find anything Fall-inspired, given that it’s perennially summer here. In any case, there are few other places where soft serve tastes like a true delicacy and where snacks take on a whole new level of sustenance …
Cast Member Previews for Epcot Experience Center To Take Place Starting September 28th
Jessica Figueroa
Cast Members, mark your calendars! Epcot Cast Members will be among the first to experience the new “Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience” exhibit before it opens to all guests. The exclusive sneak will take place on September 28-30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. And starting on October 1st, guests will be able …
Prices Raised at Oga’s Cantina for Mixed Drinks, Beer, and Rancor Beer Flight at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Death, taxes, and Disney raising prices. These are the only certainties in life as price increases have struck Oga’s Cantina already. Occurring at the Disneyland location, Mixed Drinks are up around $1, beer $2, and the Rancor Beer Flight $10. The increases now make the menu prices at Walt Disney World and Disneyland identical now, …
PHOTOS: New Fuzzy Spirit Jersey for Kids Make Its Way Into Walt Disney World
The newest Spirit Jersey to make its way into Walt Disney World is incredibly fuzzy. Available in kids sizing only, this Spirit Jersey is definitely a statement with its tie-dye colors and the fuzzy exterior. You can see the logo and graphics on the Spirit Jersey are stitched on as a patch versus the printed …
PHOTOS: Expansive New Germany Pavilion Merchandise Line Celebrates Oktoberfest and Biergarten at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Achtung lieben! There’s a whole new collection of merchandise available at the Germany Pavilion in Epcot and there’s more than a few new interesting additions in the designs. For example, you might find that there’s a hidden new Epcot logo in some of the tees, plus Oktoberfest and Biergarten references. From mugs, to housewares, to …
2020 Military Pricing Released for Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets, Available for Purchase Now
Members of the US Military can now view and purchase 2020 theme park tickets to Walt Disney World! Available as a 4-day, 5-day or 6-day Disney Military Promotional Ticket, the Park Hopper Plus option can be added for only $50 more, plus tax. The promotional tickets below are available for purchase: 6-Day Military Promotional Tickets …
Marvel’s Kevin Feige Will Make A New “Star Wars” Film For Disney
Joe Hogarty
Great news for Star Wars and Marvel fans! Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, will be working on a new Star Wars film for Lucasfilm and Disney. Walt Disney Studios chairman, Alan Horn, gave the good news to The Hollywood Reporter. Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy “is pursuing a new era in ‘Star Wars’ storytelling, and …
PHOTOS: Themed Toy Story Construction Walls Up Around Former EarPort Store; Opening Soon as Second “Magic of Disney” Location at Orlando International Airport
Matthew Soberman
Strangers! From the outside! Themed construction walls are up at the future Magic of Disney Store location at Orlando International Airport. This location replaces the Disney’s EarPort shop, which closed in July. These walls, which replace the un-themed white walls we saw the day after EarPort’s closure, feature the Little Green Men from the Toy …
Epcot Exclusive Chef Figment Funko Pop! Vinyl Flying Into 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival on September 28th
Jessica Figueroa
Chef Figment is bringing his expert sense of taste to the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! A new Funko Pop! vinyl inspired by Chef Figment will arrive exclusively to Mouse Gear, Port of Entry, World Traveler and Imageworks at Epcot on September 28. No pricing has been listed for the piece, but you …
VIDEO: Special Sneak Peek of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge Airs on Good Morning America
Jessica Figueroa
December 5th can not get here sooner. As anticipation grows for the opening of the Rise of the Resistance attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney continues to feed us tidbits of the attraction, and just this morning, a special sneak peek of the attraction aired on Good Morning America: .@ReeveWill gives us a sneak …
BREAKING: Limited Slate of Events Announced for 2020 at Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
Tokyo Disney Resort is known for their annual seasonal events… usually. Unfortunately, it looks like the Resort will be experiencing severe cutbacks next year, as OLC has released the calendar for fiscal year 2020. And the plans are extremely limited, with a significantly reduced events calendar. Remember how I said 2020 would be the year …
PHOTOS: New Oktoberfest Minnie Dirndl Dress From The Dress Shop Arrives at the Germany Pavilion in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready for some pretzels und beer, because it’s almost Oktoberfest! Actually, at the Germany Pavilion, it’s always Oktoberfest, but now you can really dress the part with this Minnie-inspired Dirndl dress from The Dress Shop. The dirndl dress consists of a Minnie Mouse red and white polka-dotted bodice and skirt, a frilly white blouse with short …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/25/19 (Halloween Decor, Ugly Stepsisters, Love Bugs, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! We caught this beautiful sunrise between the express and resort monorail beams, just as we were getting off the monorail. Here we are at the entrance to Main Street, U.S.A. One of the trains is stationed for guests to see as they enter the park, they can also go …
Orlando Invitational 3-Day Basketball Tournament Returns to Walt Disney World This November; Tickets on Sale Now
Jessica Figueroa
Thanksgiving weekends at Walt Disney World Resort are always fun. For sports fans, those weekends are even more special because sports fans can combine the magic of visiting the theme parks with the thrill of watching big-time college basketball at the Orlando Invitational tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Tickets for the three-day …
Over 80,000 Guests Sign Petition to “Keep the PhotoPass Photographers” and Retire Automated Cameras at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
A Change.org petition to keep PhotoPass photographers in the Walt Disney World theme parks has picked up in popularity. As of the writing of this article, over 80,000 people have signed the petition, more than half of its 150,000 person goal. The petition, started by @Martsartuk, reads as follows: Disney are planning to replace photopass …
REVIEW: Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Successfully Moves the Halloween Fun Across the Esplanade
Tom Corless
Last Tuesday, we paid to attend the first-ever night of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. It’s always worth noting that we paid, given that we live in the era of #hosted media coverage. Anyway, the event has existed, for years (in some form or another) over at Disneyland as “Mickey’s Halloween Party”, but …
PHOTOS: New “Fish & Chips” Merchandise Now Available at the UK Pavilion in Epcot
Staff Writer
In today’s stroll around the park, we spotted something particularly delicious. Fish and Chips, the world’s greatest comfort food (from my personal British opinion) is the subject of a whole new merchandise line at the UK Pavilion in Epcot! These surprisingly patriotic tees all feature weirdly personified “fish” and “chips” characters, with the United Kingdom …
BREAKING: Corporate Shakeup Continues as New Presidents Are Announced for Disneyland and Walt Disney World
The shakeup of the corporate structure continues at The Walt Disney Company, specifically in the Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products division. Disneyland and Walt Disney World will see new Presidents in the coming weeks, with George Kalogridis, the current Walt Disney World President, moving to a new role. Current Disneyland President Josh D’Amaro will …
Canadian Residents Can Save 20% on a 4-Day or Longer Walt Disney World Ticket
Canadian Residents can now save 20% on a 4-day or longer theme park ticket to Walt Disney World. Available on select dates on or before December 31, 2020, the discount is valid on single park and park hopper tickets. For example, for a 4-day theme park ticket (1 park per day) with a start date …
REVIEW: New Oktoberfest Burger Adds Fall Flavor to the Menu at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs has brought us some creative burgers lately, so we were excited to see the latest seasonal offering added to the menu. We’ve been making our way around Disney Springs trying out all the new WonderFall Flavor offerings, and have stopped in to try the Oktoberfest Burger. The Oktoberfest is made …
Virgin Atlantic Adds Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Graphics on a 747 as Part of The Ultimate Virgin Holidays Star Wars Experience
In a galaxy far, far away, a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 has seen its fuselage decorated with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge graphics. Featuring a giant Millennium Falcon, this graphic is part of Disney’s PR push for the themed land at Walt Disney World. Taking around three weeks to complete, this graphic is part of advertisement …
REVIEW: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Adds Incredible New Charcuterie Pretzel and Deep Fried Brats and Sauerkraut to the Menu for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
It’s finally and officially Fall, even if we’ve been celebrating Halloween since August. Disney Springs has added some new WonderFall Flavors seasonal menu items to multiple locations here and we’ve been excited to try them all. Personally, Hangar Bar is one of my favorite spots to relax at Disney Springs, so I couldn’t wait to …
PHOTOS: New Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Double-Sided Loungefly Backpack Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Ch-ch-ch-Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers! Ch-ch-ch-Chip ‘n Dale! Sometimes, some crimes go slippin’ through the cracks, but this new Loungefly bag is definitely picking up the Disney style slack. Spotted this morning at the newly-reopened Mickey’s of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is this double-sided Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers bag. If you know the theme …
“Mickey Shorts Theater” Venue Taking Over Star Wars: Path of the Jedi at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Spring 2020
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: Disney has since confirmed that this offering is set to take over the Star Wars: Path of the Jedi seasonal theater attraction. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney is celebrating new attractions and lands that will make a visit to the park even more extraordinary, with immersive experiences for guests of all ages. As guests …
Disney Parks to Livestream Debut of “Epcot Forever” Nighttime Spectacular on October 1st
Jessica Figueroa
The debut of “Epcot Forever,” the new limited-time nighttime spectacular, is just a few days away on October 1, 2019. Today, Disney has announced that they’ll be hosting a #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the first-ever performance of the show on October 1st. “Epcot Forever” will be an all-new, limited-time spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s of Hollywood Reopens with New Look and New Logo After Massive Overhaul at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Mickey’s of Hollywood, one of the oldest storefronts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, was shuttered back in May as yet another historic piece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios was closed for refurbishment. Today, the store officially reopened after its massive overhaul, with the reopening slightly behind schedule. Mickey’s of Hollywood was always regarded as the “Emporium” of …
PHOTOS: New Monorails Coming to Tokyo’s Disney Resort Line Starting in 2020
Spencer Lloyd
It’s just non-stop news from Tokyo Disney Resort this week, and lots of stuff happening at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2020! The New Fantasyland expansion opens April 15, 2020, and we now have even more big news for next year! Starting next spring, we’ll be seeing the introduction of new “Type-C” monorails on the Disney …
24 Hours of Epcot Music Coming October 1st on WDWNTunes
Jason Diffendal
In celebration of Epcot’s 37th birthday on October 1st, we’re playing Epcot music all day! And we need YOUR contribution! If you’ve ever wanted your fix of Epcot music and ridethroughs, tune in this coming Tuesday. WDWNTunes is cranking up the Epcot audio for an entire 24 hours straight. From 12:00am ET right until 11:59pm on …
PHOTOS: Jack The Sipper Now Scaring at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Jack the Ripper? No, silly! It’s Jack the Sipper! Finally in from Disneyland Resort’s Halloween Time festivities, the long-awaited Jack Skellington sipper that was advertised at the start of the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season is now available at the popcorn carts in the hub, by the Cinderella Castle. The sipper components remain the same …
Joe Rohde to Receive 2019 Lowell Thomas Award from The Explorers Club
Jessica Figueroa
You can only imagine my shock when I see a DM on our Instagram account from none other than Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde expressing his delight and honor at being a 2019 Lowell Thomas Awardee. I will be receiving the Lowell Thomas Award from the Explorers Club. Which is a very nice thing indeed. …
