Celebrate Experiment 626 Day with a Stitch Soft Serve Cone, Available Today Only at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Today is 6/26 day, which for Stitch fans can only mean one thing: It’s Experiment 626 Day! Celebrate with this limited-time (read: one day only) soft serve cone available at Pineapple Lanai: Today only, the Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is offering a special ice cream cone in honor of Stitch called the …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Clear D-Tech Phone Case Spotted at Sir Mickey’s in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With some of the cutest old-school displays around, we don’t need much of an excuse to window shop at Sir Mickey’s in the Magic Kingdom, and this morning during our tour of the park, we stumbled upon these cute new Minnie and Mickey phone cases we just had to show you! The cases are clear …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/26/19 (New ID Holders, Illuminations Phone Cases, Construction Updates, World Showcase Snacks, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another beautiful day at Epcot! Since the park is currently between festivals, this is the perfect time to visit. We started our day with a quick check on the construction for Guardians of the Galaxy. Solar panels are being installed on the top of the pavilion. Then it’s time for a quick peek …
RUMOR: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Will Be Replaced With A Moana Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary
Tom Corless
UPDATE: Disney has since addressed this rumor in an informal post from the Disney Parks Blog, but they have yet to address other rumors, such as the Country Bear Jamboree project. For more information, click here. Yet another opening day Magic Kingdom attraction might be on the chopping block ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. …
“Very Very Minnie!” Celebration Coming to Tokyo Disneyland in January 2020, “One Man’s Dream II －The Magic Lives On” Closing Permanently on December 13th
Matthew Soberman
From a new holiday fireworks spectacular to becoming a captain on Disney Cruise Line, Minnie Mouse seems to be having a resurgence as of late. Now, Tokyo Disneyland is getting in on the act with a limited-time celebration of all things Minnie, appropriately titled “Very Very Minnie!” This celebration, running from January 10th to March …
Walt Disney Animation Studios And Pixar Animation Studios Prepare To Share Never-Before-Seen Footage and Details at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
Joe Hogarty
Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) are gearing up for an exciting weekend of announcements and presentations—sharing never-before-seen footage—plus interactive displays, artist autograph signings, sharable photo opportunities, and giveaways for 2019’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. This year, Pixar and WDAS will join forces with Disney’s live-action team, creating a thrilling Walt …
PHOTOS: “The Snackin’ Place” Highly-Themed Lemonade and Churro Stand Now Open in Critter Country at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
Feelin’ peckish after a long day out pickin’ lemons? Well, look no further than this new snack cart over in Critter Country. The Snackin’ Place sells churros and lemonade over by Hungry Bear Restaurant. It’s the newest snack cart to hit Critter Country, replacing the previous lemonade stand that was removed from New Orleans Square, …
PHOTOS: New Stroller Rental Testing Taking Place for a Limited Time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re planning a day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with your family and are planning on renting a stroller, you might get to test run a brand-new stroller model, thanks to stroller rental testing at the park. For a limited time, the park is testing out two different single- and double-stroller models that better adhere …
PHOTOS: Cast Members Now Training for Skyliner Operations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
As the Disney Skyliner nears to its Fall opening season, we’ve noticed many advances to the new and upcoming transportation system, from walls down at the turn station near Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, to the near-completion of the station over at the International Gateway in Epcot. Well today over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we caught Cast …
PHOTOS: New Pendant Necklaces, Featuring Attractions and Just Married Charms, Available at World of Disney in Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
The perfect Disney Parks outfit isn’t complete without themed accessories. After you’ve picked out a t-shirt and Ears Headband, jewelry adds a nice finishing touch to an Instagram-worthy look. A new Alex and Ani bangle is the popular choice, but how about a necklace instead? We spotted four new pendant necklaces on sale at World …
PHOTOS: The Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Exhibit Coming to the Disney Gallery at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
Beware, Foolish Mortals, for a grim, grinning 50th Anniversary is coming up sooner than you think… That’s right, a disquieting metamorphosis is taking over the Disney Gallery on Main Street in Disneyland Park. It’s changing, morphing into a 50th Anniversary exhibit celebrating none other than the classic Haunted Mansion attraction. Curtains are currently drawn across …
PHOTOS: New Magnet Designs (Haunted Mansion, Star Wars, Disney Characters) Debut at D-Tech On Demand Kiosks in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has caught on to what fans really want in terms of everyday merchandise, and that’s buttons and magnets. (We still have a couple of you sliding into our DMs asking about those special Roger Rabbit magnets we handed out during Stage 89. We see you.) Thankfully, D-Tech kiosks are answering that demand by providing …
Rancor Tooth Beer Flight Boards Already Sold Out for the Summer at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
In what appears to be a series of merchandise shortages affecting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park, it seems yet another highly sought-out souvenir has sold out in the land, this time at Oga’s Cantina. Earlier today, we reported on the current state of kyber crystal shortages affecting the land, with Dok-Ondar’s Den of …
Disney’s “The Lion King” Original Motion Picture Digital Soundtrack To Release On July 11th
Joe Hogarty
“The Lion King,” the Jon Favreau-helmed feature film that brings treasured characters to the big screen in a whole new way. The film—like the original 1994 version—features unforgettable music by an award-winning team, including Oscar® and GRAMMY®-winning superstar Elton John and Oscar and GRAMMY-winning lyricist Tim Rice, who’ve written an uplifting new song, “Never Too …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 6/25/19 (Citizens of Hollywood, New Star Wars Shirts, and Construction Updates)
Staff Writer
Welcome to Hollywood You may have noticed that “preferred parking” has its own logo now! You can find this little icon on signage throughout the parking lots on property. Construction is continuing at the entrance to the park. Most of the new security structure was finished some time back, but now they have to finish …
PHOTOS: Kyber Crystals Now Sold Unpackaged with Jedi and Sith Holocrons Due to Merchandise Shortage at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
Yesterday, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland Park to the masses in what has been regarded one of the smoothest and most well-organized land openings in a very long time. While Galaxy’s Edge had opened to guests with reservations on May 31, yesterday was the first day the land opened to the masses, with …
PHOTOS: New Construction Walls Go Up for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Construction for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the new attraction replacing The Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios has mostly been confined to within the show building. Periodically, however, over the course of the last two years, they’ve needed to do some work on the outside of the building. These changes have mostly been minor, …
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Refurbishment Pushed Back Until Late August, Reservations Available Now
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the refurbishment of Beaches & Cream at Walt Disney World has been pushed back. Originally slated to close on August 6, 2019 the fan favorite restaurant is now accepting reservations through August 25. During the refurbishment, an auxiliary location will be set up for guests to get their …
New “My First Disney Getaway Package” Now Available for Booking at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
You gotta start ’em early. It’s time to pack up the kids, because Walt Disney World has released a new vacation package just for families to bring their little ones to the parks and experience the magic for the very first time. Beginning today, for $999, a family of three can share the magic of …
Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Will Feature Interactive, Personalized Smart TV Systems with Free On-Demand Movies
Jessica Figueroa
Walt Disney World Resorts are finally learning to embrace smart technology, and no, I’m not just talking about those jumbotrons in the newly-refurbished rooms across Disney’s Pop Century, All-Star Movies, and Coronado Springs Resorts. With Gran Destino Tower opening its doors to its first guests ever in the next few weeks, they’ll also be debuting …
Disney Channel and Disney Junior Stars to Meet Fans Every Day at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
Joe Hogarty
DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY JUNIOR STARS TO MEET FANS EVERY DAY AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO 2019 IN ANAHEIM, AUGUST 23–25 Kermit the Frog Joins Q&A Session with Creators and Voices Behind Disney Television Animation’s Hit Series Amphibia and Big City Greens Meet-and-Greets with Stars from DuckTales, Big Hero 6 The Series, ZOMBIES, Raven’s Home, Sydney to …
Disney Looking At Taika Waititi To Helm An Animated “Flash Gordon” Film
Joe Hogarty
It looks like Flash Gordon may soon be heading back to the big screen, but this time in the form of an animated feature by Disney and Fox. Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok”) is set to sign onto the project, but there is no official word if he will direct, or be a screenwriter for the …
PHOTOS: New Pixar’s “Coco” Mug and Ornament Now Available at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Pixar’s “Coco” was released over a year and a half ago, and Disney Parks are still remembering this film with new merchandise. On our recent trip to Disneyland Resort, we spotted a new mug and ornament on sale at World of Disney in Downtown Disney, as well as various stores throughout both Parks. Pixar’s “Coco” …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 6/24/19 (New Toy Story 4 Merchandise, Galaxy’s Edge Glimpses, Epic Eats, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Spending time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will never get old for me, and if I can say that now while it’s going through the transition phase it’s in right now, I think it’s a pretty safe statement. That said, I am very excited to see this park continue to evolve, so let’s get our park …
PHOTOS: New D-Tech “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” Farewell Phone Cases Now Available at MouseGear in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
We recently brought you every piece of “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” Farewell merchandise, or so we thought… because we just spotted these new D-Tech phone cases over at MouseGear in Epcot! Cases are available for multiple models of iPhones, including the iPhone 6S Plus, 6S, 7 Plus, 7, 8 Plus, 8, X, XS, XR, and XS Max. …
D23 Expo 2019 to Feature “The Simpsons” Panel and Autograph Signing with Producers Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, and More!
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome, synergy! Springfield will be taking over Anaheim as “The Simpsons” make their D23 Expo debut this year! Disney has just announced that Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, Mike B. Anderson, and stars Nancy Cartwright & Yeardley Smith will be at the D23 Expo with an entertaining panel, autograph signing, and more! This comes on the heels of Disney’s recent …
Last Chance for VIP Package for WDWNT’s Farewell to “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” with Show’s Creator Don Dorsey and a Live Performance by Composer Gavin Greenaway & Vocalist Kellie Coffey
Jason Diffendal
A few weeks ago, we announced our VIP Package for WDWNT’s Reflections of Forever event. We’ve already sold over half of the packages available, and you have only two days left to get the VIP Package with a special discount before individual ticket sales open to the public. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will conclude its amazing …
SHOP: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge DJ R3X Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko Now Available on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Back in April, we gave you our first look at the DJ R3X Funko Pop! figure, inspired by the droid that spins the interstellar hits at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Last week, the DJ R3X Funko Pop! was made available in Disneyland Park, and now guests everywhere can purchase this …
REVIEW: New Loaded Tavern Fries, Lobster Fritters, Plant-Based Entrees, and Desserts for Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
A salute to all restaurants, but mostly Liberty Tree Tavern. That’s right, we’re back for latest menu change since the BELL Burger debuted back in January. New to the menu are some appetizers and a slew of desserts, plus we tried out some new-to-us entrees to round everything out. With its serene setting and solid …
Oasis Canteen to Return as New Beverage Kiosk Near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It seems as if the loss of Oasis Canteen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was short lived. Following the rename of Oasis Canteen to Epic Eats, Oasis Canteen will be coming back as a new, permanent beverage kiosk. The new and improved Oasis Canteen will be located near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. It is expected …
PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 6/24/19 (New Passholder MagicBand, The Lion King Popcorn Bucket, Club 33 Construction, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another divine morning here at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Are you ready for a busy day? Let’s get going. Adventure is out there! Let’s head to Africa first. Kilimanjaro Safaris is pretty busy right now, maybe we’ll just wander around. Right around the corner, we got some great animal viewing without the wait. There …
PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Future Club 33 Location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Annie Wilson
The quiet little pathway that connects Africa and Pandora has certainly undergone a lot of changes lately at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The trees have been cleared from the area, and now we can see a little bit more over the fences at the construction taking place. This location will be the home of the Animal …
PHOTOS: New Entrance Signs Unveiled at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Jessica Figueroa
With Gran Destino Tower opening its doors in just a matter of weeks, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is getting ready to welcome its first guests to the hotel. They’re on a tight deadline, and the last few times we’ve been there to check out the opening of the resort’s new bridges, as well as Three …
PHOTOS: Windtraders Adds New Merchandise Displays in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Summer is here, and so are the crowds! We’ve noticed many changes happening around the parks in an effort to help accommodate the upcoming summer rush. Restaurants seem to be streamlining their menus for faster service, and gift shops seem to be making more room. While on a recent visit to Pandora, we were overwhelmed …
PHOTOS: New Signage Installed at the NBA Experience in Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
We’ve been tracking the progress on the NBA Experience for what seems like forever. Today ,we arrived at Disney Springs and much to our excitement, a lot of new signage has gone up around the building. The NBA Experience isn’t set to open until August 12, 2019, but the store side looks like it’s progressing …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/23/19 (Woody Boot Dole Whip, New Pandora Charms, Forky Plushes Pulled from Shelves, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Good afternoon from Disney Springs! It’s a lovely day to get out and do a little shopping and eating. Everyone is ready for a Woody Boot Float at Marketplace Snacks. It seems as if all the Forky plush have been pulled from the shelves for safety concerns. We checked into Ever After Jewelry Co. and …
VIDEO: Watch This New Sneak Peek For “The Lion King”; Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow!
Joe Hogarty
Disney has released an extended TV spot for “The Lion King” featuring the voices of Donald Glover (Simba) and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala), who perform the iconic song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Tickets for the feature film are available for advance purchase starting tomorrow! Disney’s “The Lion King” opens in U.S. theaters on July …
Voyage of The Little Mermaid Will Be Closed on Select Dates in July and August at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re looking to make Voyage of the Little Mermaid part of your upcoming Walt Disney World vacation, do keep in mind that performances are cancelled on the following upcoming dates: July 15 July 16 July 17 July 30 July 31 August 1 The show runs multiple times daily from park open to park close, …
PHOTOS: New Parking Security Screening and Tram Stops as Part of Pixar Pals Garage Project Now Open at Disneyland Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Pixar Pals parking structure may not be opening in time for once Galaxy’s Edge opens up to the masses, but much like the land it was built in response to, it too appears to be opening in phases. Just today, the structure’s security screening areas opened up to guests, and trams are now picking up …
“Toy Story 4” Opens At #1 At The Box Office, But Disappoints With An $118 Million Debut; “Endgame” Closes In On Box Office Record
Joe Hogarty
This weekend, “Toy Story 4” brought in $118 million domestically, with an additional $120 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office total to $238 million. Although “Toy Story 4” took the number one spot at the box office this weekend, it came in below most analysts expectations. Most analysts had projected a domestic opening of …
