Mickey Ice Cream Bars Now Available Outside Disney Parks from Select Grocers
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready, because everyone’s favorite Disney frozen treat will soon be available at a grocery near you! Remember the Mickey Oreos that debuted last year? Well, in a similar vein, Nestle has partnered with Disney to bring Mickey Premium Bars to the public via a limited-edition grocery line. The boxes are themed after the Mickey: …
PHOTOS: 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merchandise Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
With Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend coming up in just a few days, runners will be making their final preparations leading up to the races. However, they should also prepare for the barrage of cute event merch coming their way. Besides, after five events and three challenges, you deserve to treat yourself, right? Let’s check …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs Construction 1/8/19 (Jaleo, NBA Experience, ETC.)
Annie Wilson
We’re looking forward to all the new additions coming to Disney Springs this year. We took a trip over to check out all the updates! NBA Experience First, we stopped by to see the progress on the NBA Experience. The side paneling is going up. Paneling has started to go up on the front of …
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle!” Ride Opens March 31st at Hong Kong Disneyland, New Preview Released
Tom Corless
It was announced today that Ant-Man and the Wasp Nano Battle will open at Hong Kong Disneyland on March 31st, 2019… Celebrating a new chapter of the multi-year expansion of #HongKongDisneylandResort (#HKDL), the newest #Marvel attraction “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle” will debut on March 31, 2019!#Disney #DisneyParks #MarvelStudios #hkdisneyland #SHIELD #AntManandTheWaspNanoBattle pic.twitter.com/m4luW139be — …
VIDEO: A Special Look At “Captain Marvel”; Tickets Are Now On Sale!
Joe Hogarty
Watch the exclusive look at Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” that aired tonight on ESPN during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. Tickets to CAPTAIN MARVEL are on sale now everywhere tickets are sold. Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the …
Full List of Potion Purple Treats Coming to Disneyland, Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Because Millennial Pink is so 2018. Purple is definitely this year’s it color. Between the highly-popular Potion Purple ears and already popular cupcakes inspired by those ears, we’d thought we’d seen it all… but wait, there’s more! Check out all the purple treats to be had at the Disney Parks this year: Walt Disney World: …
2019 Epcot International Festival Of The Arts Passport Released
Staff Writer
With Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts starting next Friday, we’re getting even more excited about whats to come! We’ve got a sneak peek of the Festival program so you can start planning ahead what shows and food you’ll definitely want to hit up. For a list of the Broadway concert series dates and food …
DJ’s Dance ‘n’ Drive Show Retired from Cars Land
Jessica Figueroa
DJ’s Dance ‘n’ Drive was an opening-day Cars Land show starring DJ, a 2004 Scion and member of the Delinquent Road Hazards. Since June 15, 2012, DJ’s been rolling down Radiator Springs multiple times a day with his giant speakers, built-in disc changer, and his very own interactive dance party. He’d blast some Cars Land classics (“Life …
REVIEW: Strawberry Chicken Biscuits, Cuban Sandwich, Key Lime Verrine and More from New Menu at Backlot Express, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
The Backlot Express quick service restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios debuted a brand new menu today. This new menu replaces the old Star Wars themed offerings that had been there for quite a long time. The menu now features a “Backlot Burger” which is just a name change from the Royal Guard Burger, topped with …
PHOTOS: Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Monorail Debuts at Disneyland Resort
Tom Corless
With the “World’s Biggest Mouse Party” about to kick off soon at the U.S. Disney Parks, Disneyland Resort has turned Monorail Blue into the ”Mouseorail”. The design features a paintbrush and pie-eyed Classic Mickey in different poses. We assume the other monorails will get wraps as well, perhaps featuring different versions of Mickey from throughout …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Character Warehouse at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
Staff Writer
Happy New Year! I made a daring venture out to the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets right in the middle of the peak holiday rush to bring you some of the latest merchandise that you can grab for cheap at the Disney Outlet store. If you’ve ever been to the Disney Outlet, you know it’s a …
PHOTOS: Mickey Through The Years Collection Celebrates The Mouse’s Theme Park Connections
Jessica Figueroa
This is a big year for Mickey Mouse. He’s getting an all-new outfit for his newest celebration and his very own attraction in what is known as the heart of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So it’d only make sense that Disney would honor his 90-year tenure with a whimsically retro collection aptly titled, “Mickey Through The …
PHOTOS: New Mickey 90th Anniversary “World’s Biggest Mouse Party” Merchandise at Disney World
Staff Writer
The party never ends when it comes to Mickey’s 90th anniversary. With less than two weeks to go until the start of the “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” where Mickey and Minnie will debut their new celebration outfits, the parks have gone all out with 90th anniversary merchandise. Let’s take a look …
BREAKING: New Limitations Placed on Disney Vacation Club Resale Contracts
Staff Writer
There are new changes coming for anybody planning to join the Disney Vacation Club via the resale market. Beginning January 19, anybody who purchases a resale contract for one of the 14 original Disney Vacation Club resorts will be limited to staying at those resorts. That means that anybody who buys a resale contract after …
PHOTOS: “I Lava You” MagicBand Released for Valentine’s Day 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing says “I Love You” like… “I Lava You!” When considering Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetheart, consider this “I Lava You” MagicBand 2.0, inspired by the much-loved Pixar short, Lava. It comes in this adorable box as it’s a limited edition print. That’s right, only 2,400 of these exist! On one side you can …
Disney Putting New Limitations on Disney Vacation Club Resale Points
Staff Writer
People looking to join the Disney Vacation Club via the resale market will face new restrictions at resorts beginning later this month. Beginning January 19, anybody who buys a Disney Vacation Club resale contract for one of the 14 original DVC resorts will be limited to staying at those resorts, even as new Disney Vacation …
REVIEW: New Purple Potion Cupcake Debuts at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Annie Wilson
Landscape of Flavors at Art Animation has debuted a new cupcake, and this time, it’s all about the purple potion. Grab your Minnie ears and get ready! This cupcake has everything you could ask for. Stars, glitter, crispy pearls, and iridescent sprinkles on top of purple buttercream. It’s pretty magical. And of course, pink and purple …
LISTEN: Ride Rehab and the Universal Studios Part 1
Staff Writer
How does the teen and adult comedy styles of Universal Studios compare to the magic and family-friendly vibes of Walt Disney World? Tyler and Thomas venture into unknown pastures at the Universal Studios Theme Parks in Florida. This is the first of a 2-part episode, the second part will be coming on January 14th. And …
SHOP: Star Wars Stormtrooper Spirit Jersey Now Available Online at ShopDisney
Ali
Calling all Star Wars fans! You can now own a Star Wars-themed adult-sized spirit jersey featuring a glow-in-the-dark stormtrooper helmet on the front and large glow-in-the-dark Star Wars logo on the back. The lettering has a nice galactic touch of stars from a galaxy far, far away. The best part, this jersey is available for online …
New Details, Logo Revealed for Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris
Tom Corless
On January 6, 2019, Disneyland Paris unveiled the logo of the new Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, during an epic celebration of the resort as it is heading into its ambitious renovation. Opening summer 2020, it will infuse the dynamic, inspiring art world of Super Heroes including Iron Man, The Avengers, …
BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Rolls Out Monumental Ticket Price Increases Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening
Tom Corless
We knew it was coming at some point this year, but Disneyland Resort has floored us with one of (if not the) largest ticket price increase in their nearly 64 year history. While one-day tickets costs have jumped by over 10 percent, some annual passes are up a whopping 23 percent in price. Here’s the breakdown… …
Bob Iger Makes Negative Comment About Expedition Everest, Takes to Social Media, Quote Then Changed by Media Outlet
Tom Corless
In an interview published yesterday with Barron’s, Disney CEO Bob Iger provided a rather interesting quote: The quote seemed to be referring to Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as “some nondescript coaster somewhere, that maybe is [themed like] India or something”. This quote and others in the story that seemed to disparage the creation …
Disneyland Resort Resolutions for the New Year
Staff Writer
While making capricious New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and spend less time on our devices, remember, a commitment involving something you enjoy, specifically Disneyland, is much easier to keep. From new lands, expanded parking, rare popcorn buckets, and a slightly new-look Matterhorn, there are countless reasons to visit Disneyland Resort in 2019. When doing …
More Details Released for “An Incredible Celebration” Coming to Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It feels like we just took down The Incredible Tomorrowland Expo recently, but Disney really wants to inject some life back into Pixar Place (after the Toy Story exodus) and so they’re dispatching a team of Supers to host a number of neat activities just in time for Hollywood Studios’ 30th Anniversary. Starting January 18th, …
PHOTOS: Even More Minnie-Inspired Rock the Dots 2019 Merchandise Released at WDW
Jessica Figueroa
First came the sequin ears. Then came the spirit jersey. Minnie’s been working hard these past few months on her 2019 Rock the Dots collection and it shows! Even more Rock the Dots merch has been released in preparation for numerous shopping events, featuring collaborations with Loungefly! Let’s browse the latest releases in this fun-filled …
New Photo Offers Insight into ‘Toy Story 4’
Staff Writer
The Russian calendar that gave us our first look at Elsa and Anna as they will appear in “Frozen 2” is now providing a new look at “Toy Story 4.” Instagram user @mmdismey200 on Thursday posted a photo from the calendar, which showcases Disney movies that will be released in 2019. The image shows Woody, …
PHOTOS: Rock the Dots Spirit Jersey Released at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Last week, we saw this pair of sequin-dotted Minnie Ears at Epcot, but we weren’t quite sure they were part of this year’s Rock the Dots campaign or not. However, the appearance of a sparkly new spirit jersey may lead us to think this is in fact CONFIRMED. The latest spirit jersey to hit the …
Locations, Characters from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Featured in New Novel
Matthew Soberman
Fans who can’t wait to visit Black Spire Outpost on Batuu can read about it early in a new Star Wars novel. The new book, Star Wars: Pirate’s Price, features the notorious pirate Hondo Ohnaka, who will be seen in the attraction Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. In an excerpt posted to StarWars.com, readers will notice that at …
PHOTOS: Cast Member Magazine Reveals Better Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ride Vehicles
Matthew Soberman
A Disneyland Cast Member magazine has given us the best look we’ve had so far on the ride vehicles of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Twitter user SWGalaxysEdge posted these images, which give us a glimpse at more of Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. We get to see the cockpit and secondary area of the famed ship, which …
Bob Iger Says Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Open June 2019 at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
A galaxy far, far away isn’t far away at all. In an interview with Barron’s, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger let it slip that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland will invite guests in starting June 2019. Based on Deluxe Annual Passholder and Southern California Annual Passholder blockout dates, it’s anticipated that the land …
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder “Get Your Ears On” Shopping Event Coming 1/7
Matthew Soberman
Disneyland annual passholders will be the first to have the chance to get merchandise inspired by “Get Your Ears On – A Mickey & Minnie Celebration” this Monday. On January 7th, passholders will get exclusive early access to shopping opportunities throughout Downtown Disney from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. Select shops will be open for …
REVIEW: Vegandulgence Ice Cream at Downtown Disney’s Salt and Straw
Staff Writer
Vegan guests rejoice! In an effort to commit to more plant-based options, Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney has introduced a new line of Vegandulgence “ice cream” flavors. Salt & Straw’s plan is for their menu to be at least twenty percent plant based by the first half of 2019. And they are beginning the …
Kevin from Pixar’s “Up!” Is Coming To Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Heads up, Wilderness Explorers! Looks like an old friend will soon be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Reports say that Kevin is to arrive at the parks sometime within the next month. It is unclear in what capacity she will be appearing. This isn’t the first time that Kevin has been spotted in Disney Parks. She …
New 3-Day Disneyland Ticket Option for SoCal Residents
Ali
Starting January 7, 2019, Disneyland will offer a special price on 3-Day tickets to Disneyland for SoCal Residents for a limited time. Tickets may be purchased at the main Disneyland gates or online where guests may print their tickets at home. Online tickets will be available at www.Disneyland.com/SoCal on Jan 7. A valid form of ID …
Ed Moriarty, Former Walt Disney World Vice President, Dead at 77
Matthew Soberman
Ed Moriarty, one of the first cast members hired for Walt Disney World who rose through the ranks to become a vice president of the resort, died on December 28th, 2018. He was 77 years old. Moriarty was hired by Disney in 1967 to prepare for the resort’s opening. He drove the creation of The …
New Character Posters Released For “Dumbo”
Joe Hogarty
Entertainment Weekly has just released brand new character posters for Disney’s “Dumbo”! Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 1/4/19 (New Year’s Eve, Odyssey Remodel and More!)
Staff Writer
New Year’s Eve at Epcot is a sight to behold. I had other plans for that evening, though, so I decided to check it out during the day instead! Let’s see what they have set up for this year. The were expecting the biggest possible crowd, so the first people who arrived at the parking …
Disney Springs AMC Dine-In Theaters to get Major Upgrade
Staff Writer
It has been announced that the AMC at Disney Springs 24 is due for some exciting new upgrades! The upgrades will include an expansion on the number of dine-in theatres at the complex, whilst the existing dine-ins will benefit from new recliner seating, an update to MacGuffins bar, remodeled restrooms, and a revamp of the …
New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Details – Guests Will Haggle with Animatronic Merchants, Buy Blue Milk, and Likely Stand at Oga’s Cantina
Tom Corless
Thanks to a new piece from Barron’s, we have some interesting new tidbits to tide us over until the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge later this year at Disney Parks. As far as the open air markets of Black Spire Outpost (inspired by those of Morocco and Istanbul)… Building exteriors in Galaxy’s Edge are …
