PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Golf Bags Now Available at Disney Golf Pro Shops in Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Looking to tee off in style at the happiest place on turf? Walt Disney World Golf now has limited edition, Mickey Mouse-inspired golf bags now available across Disney Golf Pro Shops. The bags are available in both tour style cart and lightweight carry/stand configurations. The bags are black with white sections and red and white trim, …
Joe Rohde Explains Lack of Wheelchair-Accessible Boats on Na’vi River Journey in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
In a public conversation on Twitter, Walt Disney Imagineering’s Executive Designer Joe Rohde revealed some previously-unknown details about Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When asked about the lack of wheelchair-accessible boats, Rohde explained that the attraction’s positioning within Pandora – The World of Avatar prohibited the possibility of the wider boats that would …
REVIEW: Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignet Sundae is Everything But Basic at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Annie Wilson
Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice, that’s what fall Beignet Sundaes are made of. It’s that time of year again. When pumpkin spice fills the air, you know it’s officially Halloween here at Walt Disney World. Our first spooky snack of the season is the Pumpkin Spice Beignet Sundae! What a way to start, right? We …
REVIEW: New Seasonal Round Up Dog Now Available at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Refreshment Corner in Disneyland has been all about the specialty hot dogs this summer. In May, we tried the Elote Hot Dog and last month indulged on the Main “Street Dog,” both of which we enjoyed. And Refreshment Corner is impressing us once again with the new Round Up Dog. Round Up Dog – $11.99 …
PHOTOS: Construction Lagging Behind at Epcot’s International Gateway Entrance Area
Staff Writer
With the beginning of the demolition of Leave a Legacy monoliths, Rose Walk under heavy refurbishment ahead of Food and Wine, and the general re-imagining of Epcot, International Gateway has been under construction for the longest at this point. The grand opening of the Disney Skyliner gondola system on September 29th hints that the area …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 8/13/19 (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Crowds, Open Edition Frozen Pins, and More!)
Staff Writer
After Bob Iger recently discussed that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may have caused lower than normal crowds this summer, we decided a trip to Disneyland Park was in order. While overall, the Park is far less crowded than past summers, the crowds are bound to pick up once Annual Passholder blockout dates are lifted at …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress on Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge
Staff Writer
Our last look at the construction site for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge showed the demolition of the old River Country and the flattening of land ahead of initial construction. Since then, little to nothing has really changed, but we headed out to Fort Wilderness to take a look at the latest update anyway. …
VIDEO: Scenes From New World of Color “Villainous!” Show Revealed for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Disney previously released exclusive shots of the new “World of Color” spectacular – “Villainous!” and now they have released a video, giving us an inside look at the upcoming show for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. When Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party begins Sept. 17 for 20 select nights at …
CONCEPT ART: First Look at Resort Lobby and Pocahontas Statue at Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge
Jessica Figueroa
How high does the Sycamore grow? If you cut it down, then you’ll never know. And in the case of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, they cut it all down just to start construction on the new resort… At least we get to know what the lobby will look like. In the latest piece …
Event Exclusive Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park this Friday, August 16, and this year, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans can pick up an event-exclusive game card inspired by party’s brand-new fireworks show, “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.” According to Imagineer Jonathan Ackley, the “Phantasmal Fireworks’ Flash” card was created after “Merlin the …
PHOTOS: New “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Ornaments Drop Into Tower Hotel Gifts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
What’s this? What’s this? There’s new merchandise everywhere! With all the new Halloween merchandise being released yesterday, it seems that our friends from Halloweentown are already working on taking over Christmas! These brand new “The Nightmare Before Christmas” ornaments just dropped into Tower Hotel Gifts at Hollywood Studios. These ornaments cost $19.99 each and feature …
REVIEW: New Featured Strawberry Minnie Milk Shake is Pretty In Pink at The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
It’s hard to walk by The Plaza Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom without noticing the sign outside advertising the Chocolate Extreme Shake. Well, it looks like the Mickey shake has met its Minnie match. The new Minnie Milk Shake looks just as incredible! Minnie is one of the sweetest characters we know, so we’re pretty …
Former Disney Cast Member Arrested for Stealing From Current Cast Members at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
A former Walt Disney World Cast Member has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes after stealing cash, credit cards, and other valuables, according to a police affidavit reported on by the Orlando Sentinel. Shariel Agosto, 28, of Windermere, used her knowledge of the backstage areas of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon to steal from current Cast …
PHOTOS: Limited Release Vampire Mickey Halloween 2019 MagicBands Arrive at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
The pumpkin decorations lining Main Street U.S.A at the Magic Kingdom are a good indication that the Halloween season is upon us. Among all the new Halloween 2019 merchandise, we spotted a spooktacular new MagicBand. This band originally debuted as an optional build-a-band upgrade for resort guests, but has finally made its way to the …
Mobile Ordering Now Available at Even More Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Jessica Figueroa
Mobile Ordering is officially available at even more select Disney Resort hotels. With a few taps of the screen, guests are now able to use this service to save time and skip the line to order at seven newly-participating quick-service restaurants, including Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, …
PHOTOS: Scrims Starting to Come Down Around New Restroom Facility at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
The new restrooms that were formerly home to the old Star Wars Speeder Bike photo op at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been behind walls for months now. With the grand opening of Galaxy’s Edge less than a month away, we certainly expect this new structure to be open by then. During our walk around the …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/13/19 (Pathway Changes, New Food and Wine Booths, and World Showcase Improvements)
Staff Writer
Buenos Dias, Guten Morgen, Buongiorno, Ohayogozaimasu, and good morning from Epcot! Let’s see what’s happening in the park today. Future World It’s mid August, so you know what that means: Halloween! Basically the entire line of 2019 Halloween merchandise launched at Mouse Gear today. You can see some of the goodies in our articles here …
PHOTOS: New Rainbow Pride “Love Comes in Every Color” Merchandise Collection Arrives at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
If you liked the rainbow Pride merchandise that was released throughout Walt Disney World back in June for Pride Month, you’ll be pleased to know that even more merchandise has been released, just in time for the unofficial, yet longstanding Gay Days event, taking place this week across the parks. Gay Days usually takes place …
PHOTOS: New LEGO Iconic Disney Parks Train and Station Set with Five Exclusive Minifigs Releasing September 1st
Jessica Figueroa
Gather up the whole family for a rewarding and nostalgic build experience with the exclusive new LEGO Disney Train and Station! Kids will love to join Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Goofy for magical adventures with this awesome LEGO train set, featuring a motorized steam-style locomotive with tender, passenger car and …
PHOTOS: Even More Forever “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On” Merchandise Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
A couple of days ago, we showed you the new “Forever” line of merchandise to celebrate the closure of “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On” at Tokyo Disneyland. Last night, the Oriental Land Company quietly added a substantial amount of this merch to their “coming soon” page! All of these go on sale …
DREAMFINDERS: Former Imagineer J. Daniel Jenkins on Designing New Fantasyland and Galaxy’s Edge
Staff Writer
When J. Daniel Jenkins was a kid, he would make sand castles but never play with them. It was the building part he liked best. Years later, Daniel would be helping to build dreams into reality as Senior Project Design Manager for Imagineering. Daniel sits down with Nathan to discuss how to tell stories with …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Jewelry by Rebecca Hook Materializes at Disneyland
Staff Writer
“The happy haunts have received your sympathetic vibrations and are beginning to materialize new Haunted Mansion merchandise.” These two new necklaces from designer Rebecca Hook have materialized at New Century Jewelry in Disneyland. Haunted Mansion Plaque Necklace – $100.00 The sign that welcomes all you foolish mortals has been carefully crafted to be a pendant …
REVIEW: New Limited-Time Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Raspberry Lemonade Milkshake Available at Carnation Cafe in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!. In celebration of Main Street Electrical Parade returning to Disneyland Park through September 30, a variety of specialty food offerings are available throughout the Park. Last week, we had fun trying some sweet and savory items. And today we’re indulging on the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Raspberry Lemonade Milkshake …
PHOTOS: Price Increases Take Over Toydarian Toymaker in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
Despite constant merchandise supply shortages plaguing the specialty shop in Galaxy’s Edge, it appears that with waves of re-stocking come price increases, as well. We recently saw a slew of prices go up over at Dok-Ondar’s, who thought to start charging a bit extra for the fancy legacy lightsabers. Across the Black Spire Marketplace, it’s …
PHOTOS: Removal of Final Leave A Legacy Monoliths, Entrance Fountain Stones Now Underway at Epcot
Staff Writer
Changes keep occurring to Epcot’s entrance and today we got a glimpse of more of the construction going on behind the walls that extended to wrap around the existing fountain in the middle. As was previously announced, construction walls went up around a section of Leave A Legacy monoliths late on August 5th, with guests arriving …
REVIEW: New Alcoholic Blue and Green Milk Coolers A Boozy Improvement at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Whether you love or hate Blue or Green Milk (or love to hate it), Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is offering Travelers to Batuu an all-new way to enjoy the divisive dairy-free beverage in the form of alcoholic versions of the two frozen drinks, called “Coolers”. A friendly Traveler to Batuu invited us to the land …
PHOTOS: Fences Up, Construction Underway for Play Pavilion at Former Wonders of Life, Festival Center Building at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
With big plans for the upcoming Play Pavilion announced, Disney has officially closed off the former Wonders of Life complex and begun prepping for its massive overhaul. Newer guests may recognize the former Wonders of Life complex as the Festival Center. It was last used during the 2018 Food & Wine Festival, but has been …
PHOTOS: Redesigned Rose Walk Pathway Construction Progresses with a New Structure at Epcot
Matthew Soberman
Here at Epcot, construction of the redesigned Rose Walk pathway between Future World and World Showcase continues to progress as the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is just weeks from opening. And that’s it! (Just kidding… did you really think we’d just take pictures of a wall?) It seems quiet now, but work …
Bongos Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs to Close Permanently on August 18th
We finally have a date for the permanent closure of Bongo’s Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs. On August 18, 2019, the Gloria and Emilio Estefan-owned restaurant located in Disney Springs’ West Side will close forever. Bongos Cuban Cafe opened in 1997 in what was Downtown Disney and has been left mostly unchanged in its 22-year …
PHOTOS: New Villainous Merchandise Proves It’s Good to be Bad at Mouse Gear in Epcot
Staff Writer
Halloween isn’t complete without the villains getting their chance to wreck a little havoc and with this new line of merchandise spotted at Mouse Gear, it’s obvious that the villains are proving that it’s good to be bad. Let’s take a look at what all we have! Poison Apple Tealight Votive – $19.99 This new …
PHOTOS: Interior Construction Work Begins on Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster at Epcot
Staff Writer
Since our last Guardians of the Galaxy construction update, we’ve seen some great new progress on the roofing around the building, and interior construction is now underway! Let’s take a look. Barricading and safety railings are being put into place around the roofing as it begins work. There are still a few more parts left …
REVIEW: New Loaded Corn Dog Nuggets Slide into Casey’s Corner at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
It’s lunch time here at the Magic Kingdom! We decided to pop into Casey’s Corner for a delicious Fried Pickle Hot Dog, but stopped dead in our tracks when we saw a new sign by the registers. Loaded Corn Dog Nuggets have arrived at Casey’s Corner on Main Street U.S.A. and we are beyond excited! …
New Changes to Designated Smoking Areas Effective Today at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
As you may know, resort-wide policy changes on smoking took place across Walt Disney World during May. As a reminder, smoking areas are no longer present inside Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex or Downtown Disney in California. Designated smoking areas are still available outside the …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of New Halloween Merchandise Now Haunting Mouse Gear at Epcot (with Prices!)
Staff Writer
It’s not so very scary! It’s really not so scary! All of this new Halloween merchandise is really quite boo-tiful! We already spotted a lot at the Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom earlier today, but it seems like Mouse Gear at Epcot is adding to the festivities with their large selection! Let’s start …
PHOTOS: New Dia De Los Muertos Minnie Ears and Ear Hat Arrive at Mouse Gear in Epcot
Staff Writer
It seems like Epcot is getting a whole load of new merchandise lately! Earlier this month, over at the Mexico Pavilion, calaveras, or Mexican decorative sugar skulls, were the focus of the new designs on their merchandise, and it seems the trend has continued over with these brand-new Ears that are just in time for Dia …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of New Halloween Merchandise Now Haunting the Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom (with Prices!)
Staff Writer
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Well, come with us and you will see, the new range of Halloween merchandise we spotted at the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom! Countdown to Halloween Calendar – $39.99 Count down the days until your favorite holiday with this adorable block …
PHOTOS: New Halloween Minnie Candy Corn Loungefly Backpacks Arrive at Mouse Gear in Epcot
Staff Writer
Looks like it’s time to start trick-or-treating! Now at Mouse Gear, you can pick up this adorable new Candy Corn Bow Minnie Loungefly backpack! This backpack costs $90.00, but is certainly worth it if you’ve got a bit of a sweet tooth. This also pairs perfectly with the brand new Candy Corn Minnie Halloween Ears …
PHOTOS: New Candy Corn Mickey Pumpkin Halloween Spirit Jersey Arrives at Mouse Gear in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Boo to you! And you, and you. And this adorable new Mickey Pumpkin Halloween Spirit Jersey. Take it from someone who quietly hates most Spirit Jerseys, this is a need. However, I wouldn’t attempt to wear this just yet to the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party night this Friday. Despite all the Halloween stuff popping …
PHOTOS: Mickey Pumpkin Loungefly Backpack Is The New Pick of the Patch at Mouse Gear in Epcot
Staff Writer
Fall is just around the corner, and that means the brand-new debut of all the Halloween merchandise around the Disney Parks. Today, we spotted this brand new Mickey Pumpkin Loungefly Backpack that is the most perfect pumpkin in all of the patch! This bright and colorful backpack costs $80.00, but is well worth it for …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour The All-New NBA Experience, Opening Today at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Ball is life. Today marks the grand opening of the NBA Experience at Disney Springs. The replacement for what once was Disney Quest has been in the works for quite some time now, and it’s finally complete. Before we get into the tour, let’s hash out some logistics, or a game plan if you’re looking to …
