Disney Working On “Home Alone” and “Night At The Museum” Reboots For Disney+
Joe Hogarty
Disney has announced that they are working on reboots for some of the 20th Century Fox’s movie library that they acquired during their merger with Fox earlier this year. The Fox movie properties that will be rebooted will be “Home Alone”, “Night At The Museum”, “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid” and “Cheaper By The Dozen” …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Disney Parks Wishables Plush Materialize at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re headed to the parks this month, grim, grinning plush might just follow you home. This month’s Wishables release features none other than the ghastly characters from The Haunted Mansion, and it comes just in time for the attraction’s 50th anniversary. We never thought the Prisoner could look this cute. He’s available outside of …
PHOTOS: New Entrance and Security Checkpoint Expansion Areas Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Hooray for Hollywood! Just in time for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (and the incoming Fall crowds), the new entrance and security checkpoint expansion area at the front of Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened. Three of the new security lanes are open over on this side, with a few others roped off to the side. Guests …
Beatrix Health Foods Restaurant, Coffeehouse, and Grab-And-Go Market Replacing Bongos at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has announced the arrival of a new restaurant set to take the place of Bongos Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs’ West Side. Beatrix, owned by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (a Chicago-based restaurant group), will open their first restaurant in Florida at Disney Springs West Side. Beatrix is your neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse and grab-and-go market …
LISTEN: Ride Rehab’s Future World Re-Visited
Staff Writer
With all the news and updates to Epcot in the past two years, as well as more news sure to come out of D23 this month, Tyler and Thomas sit down to re-visit their very first episode of the Ride Rehab podcast. What did they predict correctly about the future of Future World? Did Disney …
Limited Time Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Achievements Materialize on the Play Disney Parks App
Jessica Figueroa
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion this week, when you “foolish mortals” use the Play Disney Parks app and ride the beloved attraction at Disneyland park during select times this month, you will have the opportunity to earn new limited-time Haunted Mansion achievements! Collect the entire set and unlock the Haunted Mansion …
Disney Admits to Lower Than Usual Crowds at Disneyland Due to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Bob Iger pointed out in today’s earnings call that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may have caused lower than normal crowds this summer at domestic parks. While many speculated Galaxy’s Edge scared people away from the parks, hearing it from the Disney CEO indicates it is a significant issue. At the domestic Disney Parks, Disneyland, and …
Disney Shares Fall After Disappointing Quarter 3 Results
The Walt Disney Company, long the darling of Wall Street, has finally hit some headwinds. Earnings per share of $1.35 missed the estimated target of $1.75, causing shares to fall 2.5% after hours. Revenue of $20.25 billion missed estimates of $21.47 billion which was part of the reason for the EPS miss. Parks & Resorts …
New Limited-Time Treats, Cookie Dough Food Truck, Sunshine Churro Cart, and Ample Hills Creamery Location Coming to Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Several new offerings, including limited-time treats, a cookie dough truck, Sunshine Churro Cart, and even an Ample Hills location have been announced for Disney Springs! The first of the new additions is a new food truck called “Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet”. That’s right, you can soon find edible cookie dough desserts at Disney Springs! …
Disney Announces Newly Priced Bundle for Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, Available Upon November Launch
Jessica Figueroa
During today’s Q3 earnings call for the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger announced that a new price bundle would be available for the Disney+ service upon its launch on November 12, 2019. As was announced during the initial release for Disney+, for month-to-month subscriptions, the cost (for just Disney+) will be $6.99 a month. For …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Perfection Game with Ride Vehicles and Icons Released at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Can you beat the clock before the pieces pop? Your old school favorite board game––yes, the one that inflicted a lifetime of anxiety onto an entire generation––Perfection is back and better than ever with the addition of ride vehicle and park icon pieces. The Mickey-shaped board game comes with 20 assorted Disney Parks pieces and …
PHOTOS: New “Beauty and the Beast” Photo Op Takes Over Seating Area at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier today while checking out the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique that opened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, we noticed that a new photo op had taken over a prior seating area on the second floor of the resort. That’s right, there’s a Beauty and the Beast backdrop set up by the seating area near the …
PHOTOS: All-New Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Location Now Open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Jessica Figueroa
The newest Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location is now open and ready to help princes and princesses at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort get gussied up for their big day in the parks. The new boutique – the third of its kind at Walt Disney World – is located inside the former Ivy Trellis Salon, which has since …
PHOTOS: Exclusive “Best Day Ever” Minnie Ears and Merchandise Arrive at All-New Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Annie Wilson
If you’re a fan of Minnie ears, then we’ve got a surprise for you! While visiting the brand-new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, we were delighted to see some new merchandise on display. Of course, the new Minnie ears caught our attention first! If you purchase one of the packages …
New Wheelchair and ECV Rental Station Now Located at Cirque du Soleil in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re looking to explore the vast expanse of Disney Springs for all of the latest merchandise and specialty foods, but need some wheels to get around, there’s a new rental location open at the West Side. The new location will offer ECVs, strollers, and wheelchairs for rent. Below is a breakdown of pricing for …
FastPass Cancellations Beyond September 28th Hint at Extension to Primeval Whirl Closure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
June, July, August, September… and now, possibly October. We are now going on month three of no Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction never opened on June 17th, 2019 and it has yet to reopen to this day, despite various announcements claiming it would, eventually, reopen. The only reason given so far for …
Specialty Foods and Beverages Announced for The Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary at Disneyland Park, Available Starting August 9th
Jessica Figueroa
Disneyland is getting ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland park! Disneyland chefs have created a spooky array of delightfully delicious offerings just for the occasion. These offerings will be available starting August 9, 2019. FRONTIERLAND & CRITTER COUNTRY Rancho del Zocalo: The Long Forgotten Duelist Tacos – two fry …
PHOTOS: New Open Edition “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Jack and Sally MagicBand Spotted at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a big week for MagicBands. Just yesterday, we spied two new MagicBands (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Vampire Mickey) available on the Build-A-Band upgrade center on My Disney Experience that were exclusive to the app. Now we’ve found a new band in stores that we’d previously only seen on the app as well. …
PHOTOS: Even More Queue Awnings Being Replaced at The Haunted Mansion in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Beware, Foolish Mortals! Is this refurbishment actually stretching? Just when we thought the final new awnings had been installed at The Haunted Mansion’s queue area, today we found that the older awnings that had remained closer to the attraction’s entrance were also removed. Guests to The Haunted Mansion are now welcomed by a series of …
REVIEW: New Monster Brownie Sundae is a Monster of a Deal at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
It’s snack time here at the Magic Kingdom! It’s a hot day, so some cool refreshing ice cream sounds good right about now. We strolled down Main Street, U.S.A. to the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor and discovered a brand-new Monster Brownie Sundae on the menu. Is that my stomach growling, or is it the ice …
Phantom Manor Holiday Overlay Currently In Development for Disneyland Paris
Tom Corless
Phantom Manor might be all shiny and new again like a freshly opened toy on Christmas morning, but it seems we may have more exciting changes coming to the Disneyland Paris classic in the coming year. According to sources, as early as Fall 2020, we could see a holiday version of Phantom Manor come to …
New “Almuerzo Rápido” Prix Fixe $25 Weekday Lunch Now Available at Jaleo in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re on a budget and looking to try the best of Jaleo’s menu, look no further than the new Almuerzo Rápido (literally: quick lunch). It’s lunch in an hour, the José way! And at just $25 per person, you get to pick from a selection of appetizers, salads, mains, and desserts for a filling, …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 8/6/19 (Halloween Candy Corn Minnie Ears, Minnie Floral Dress Plush, Splash Mountain 30th Anniversary Funko Pops, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a rainy morning here at Disney Springs! Now that it’s August, we were on the look out for any signs of Halloween. We found the new Halloween Candy Corn Minnie ear headband at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories. This is the first official sign that Halloween merchandise is coming! (Note: Do note that …
Cover Art for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook Revealed, Sample Recipes Available Now
Staff Writer
Sure, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is just days away from opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but you can begin tasting the flavors of Batuu now, as artwork and sample recipes for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook have been released. This in-depth cookbook offering readers a culinary tour of a galaxy …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Construction Walls Up Around Final Section of Leave A Legacy Monoliths To Be Demolished at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the end of an era. As was previously announced, construction walls went up around a section of Leave A Legacy monoliths last night. These walls are set to stay in place through Fall 2019, with work on the re-imagined entrance following the removal of the monoliths. It also appears some monoliths were left unscathed …
PHOTOS: New Retro “Team Disney” Merchandise Line Released at Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
We love our merchandise here at Tokyo Disney Resort! There’s always something new to capture both your eyes and your wallet! From events like “Donald’s Hot Jungle Summer” to the current Disney Sports line, you never know what you’ll find. So when I visited the Grand Emporium the other day, I found this delightful new …
Lawsuit Filed Against Disney After Scooter Falls On Woman Aboard Walt Disney World Resort Bus
Jessica Figueroa
If you’ve ever been on a Walt Disney World Resort bus, you’ll know what it’s like to coexist on a cramped, sweaty bus with a couple dozen other tired parkgoers. In an ideal scenario, soft Disney music plays over the PA (bonus points if it’s themed to your resort) while resort guests nap or reminisce …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Loungefly Purse Materializes at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
The spirits of Haunted Mansion have materialized new merchandise at the Disneyland Resort in honor of the attraction’s 50th anniversary later this week. At Disney California Adventure, we spotted two new mugs and a tumbler, perfect for those mornings you need extra strong coffee to rise from the dead. And now Port Royal Curios and …
Mobile Ordering Added to Six More Locations Across Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
Ordering food at the Disneyland Resort just got a lot easier. Mobile Ordering capability has been added to six new locations across the property at Disneyland. Specifically, four locations at Disney California Adventure and two at Disneyland Park have added mobile ordering. Disney California Adventure: Schmoozies! Rita’s Baja Blenders Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. Adorable Snowman …
PHOTOS: Shimmering New Gold Marquee Installed on the Roof of Disney’s Riviera Resort
Staff Writer
Disney’s Riviera Resort is starting to wrap up construction as we’re seeing more signage being installed and unveiled around the resort! A few weeks ago, we spotted the unveiling of a new Skyliner station sign in front of the resort. Today, we spotted a beautiful new sign with the initials “RR” (short for Riviera Resort) installed …
PHOTOS: Funko Reveals Full Collection of Pop! Vinyls for The Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary
Jessica Figueroa
Beware of hitchhiking ghosts! They’ll be dangling on your keys before you know it. Funko has just revealed its full collection of Pop! Vinyls for The Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary. Some of these are Disney Parks exclusives, while others will be available at retailers such as Hot Topic and Target! We got a special sneak …
PHOTOS: Final Section of New Queue Awnings Installed at The Haunted Mansion in the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Ah, there you are! The awnings have finally fully returned to the queue at the Haunted Mansion. We reported the removal of the awnings a few weeks ago, and have been making the best of the situation. The awnings were removed abruptly during one of the hottest, rainiest seasons we’ve had so far. We reported on …
PHOTOS: Guests Rerouted Through Backstage Area at Toy Story Mania Due To Faulty Fire Curtain in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Ah, yes. Another day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, another lively jaunt through Toy Story Land… I think not. In fact, there’s trouble in toy paradise, as a faulty fire curtain has led Cast Members at the attraction to now have guests leave the queue midway and traverse through a backstage area before re-entering the queue. …
PHOTOS: Club 33 Construction Update at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 8/5/19
Annie Wilson
Things are moving quickly over at the location of the new Club 33 at Animal Kingdom since our last visit. This new addition will be the fourth Club 33 location at Walt Disney World. In fact, this is the only Club 33 at Walt Disney World that has been built specifically from the ground up! …
PHOTOS: New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Halloween 2019 MagicBands Added to Build-A-Band Upgrade Options for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: When we first ran this article earlier today, pricing for the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge MagicBand was set at $29.99. Disney is now contacting all those who purchased the band at full price via email to inform them of a price discrepancy. The band is in fact priced at $15.00, just as with all …
SHOP: The Lost Bros Monday Debuts Fall Collection With New Jack and Sally Jerseys, Halloween Waffle Tote, Dance Until You Die Tee, and More!
Staff Writer
It’s Monday, which also means it’s Lost Bros Monday! Get ready for this week’s tee drop, now live in their online shop! Click here to check out their full lineup of creative, custom-designed tees… but don’t delay, because these tend to go fast! This week, they’ve got some amazing new shirts including Jack and Sally …
PHOTOS: New Splash Mountain, Big Thunder, Tiki Room, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and More Attraction Ear Hat Ornaments at Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
We’re well into Christmas in July––or rather, August at this point––and all kinds of holiday ornaments have been hitting the shelves at Disney Parks. Merchandisers a Disneyland Park might’ve been a bit overzealous in stocking the latest ornaments to arrive: a series of Attraction Ear Hat ornaments. Why? Well, half the ones released don’t even …
REVIEW: New Hades Character Cupcake Not Worth A Trip to the Underworld at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Jessica Figueroa
There’s a new Character Cupcake available at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and while the All-Stars have been making some really innovative cupcakes lately, they can’t all be winners… or heroes. Once again, we find ourselves at the Intermission Food Court, where you can tell a blogger from a mile away because we’re the only ones photographing …
Disney Releases A Brand New Poster For “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil”
Joe Hogarty
Disney has just released a stunning poster for “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil”. And check out “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil” when it opens in theaters on October 18th! “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after “Maleficent,” in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s …
PHOTOS: New Open Edition Haunted Mansion Wallpaper MagicBand Materializes at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Consider a FastPass to the afterlife with this new open edition MagicBand featuring an allover design of The Haunted Mansion’s illustrious wall to wall design. The band comes just in time for the attraction’s 50th anniversary, and if you’re a fan of the Mansion, or simply looking for a more subdued MagicBand look, we’ve got …
