
BREAKING: Test Track Has Soft Opened at EPCOT
Jamie Rowland
On Friday, July 11, Test Track reportedly soft opened to guests in EPCOT. According to X user and local journalist, @AshleyLCarter1, she was surprised to be allowed to join the standby line at the reimagined Test Track. In the comments, Carter stated it was a soft opening (also known as a technical rehearsal), though Disney …

Amtrak Offering Special Disneyland Ticket Prices with Summer Discount
Jamie Rowland
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering several special deals this summer, including a special ticket offering for guests visiting Disneyland. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile coastal rail route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. It is the busiest state-supported intercity passenger rail …

New Disney’s Polynesian Village & Contemporary Resort Monorail Lug Purses
Shannen Ace
Two new Walt Disney World Lug bags are inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Contemporary Monorail Lug Bag – $75 This is a white bag shaped like the front of a Monorail with a rounded nose. The blue windows and red stripe are embroidered on one side. It has two pockets …

New Grizzly River Run Merchandise at Disney California Adventure
Shannen Ace
A new collection of Grizzly River Run merchandise, including apparel and a pin, is available at Disney California Adventure. The new collection is available at Rushin’ River Outfitters, the Grizzly River Run gift shop. Grizzly River Run T-Shirt – $31.99 The tee is off-white with an image of the bear statue from the ride’s entrance …

Last Chance to Save on These Universal Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025
Brit Tuttle
It’s the last day to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals, and we’ve got a lineup of Universal-themed offerings ready to toss in your cart. Universal Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025 Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi – $12.98 Get crafty and learn to crochet with this book packed with …

Universal Introducing Modified Stardust Racers Seats for Larger Guests at Epic Universe
Shannen Ace
According to Team Members, Universal Orlando Resort is planning to utilize modified seats on Stardust Racers in Epic Universe to accommodate larger guests. Stardust Racers Modified Seating As it stands, Stardust Racers doesn’t have the most restrictive seats for a theme park ride, but it can be a tight fit for some guests. The coaster …

Death Eaters Stage Installed for Halloween Horror Nights 34 at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
Universal crews have installed a stage used by the Death Eaters during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida, confirming they will return for this year’s event. Death Eaters Stage The platform is behind Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. It’s cordoned off with stanchions and chains. A …

New Souvenir Disneyland 70th DOLE Whip Cup Coming Soon
Shannen Ace
Disney revealed a new souvenir Disneyland 70th anniversary DOLE Whip cup will be released at the park next week. Disneyland 70th Anniversary DOLE Whip Cup The souvenir cup will be available starting on July 17, the resort’s actual anniversary date. It will be at The Tropical Hideaway and Tiki Juice Bar (mobile order only) in …

RUMOR: Universal Orlando Resort and Elon Musk Developing Florida Tunnel Transit System
Shannen Ace
Universal is reportedly working with Elon Musk to build transportation tunnels in Central Florida. Central Florida Tunnels According to Orlando Business Journal, local Orlando business leaders have heard that Musk’s The Boring Co. and Universal are working together to create tunnels like the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop for cars. Texas-based The Boring Co., founded …

Full List of Villain-Con Minion Blast Merchandise From Evil Stuff Gift Shop at Universal Studios Japan
Shannen Ace
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast is now open at Universal Studios Japan. The ride’s gift shop is Evil Stuff, offering — as the name implies — evil stuff. Namely, new Villain-Con Minion Blast merchandise. Evil Stuff The gift shop is in a facade next to the ride’s entrance. A purple and orange sign points to the entrance. Inside, …

Express Upgrades Sold Out for Halloween Horror Nights 34 Frequent Fear Passes
Shannen Ace
Express upgrades are sold out for the three Halloween Horror Nights 34 Frequent Fear Passes. Halloween Horror Nights Express Upgrades Guests attempting to purchase Halloween Horror Nights 34 tickets will see “Express Upgrade SOLD OUT” for Frequent Fear Pass, Frequent Fear Plus Pass, and Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass. HHN Express allows guests to skip the …

New Chip ‘n’ Dale Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Lug Crossbody Bag Now Available
Shannen Ace
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort has a new Lug crossbody bag featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale. The bag is available from Meadow Trading Post at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. There is a limit of two per item, per guest. Fort Wilderness Chip ‘n’ Dale Crossbody by Lug – $65 This bag was first teased back in April, …

FIRST LOOK: Costumes for ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ Parade at Magic Kingdom
Gretchen McDermid
Disney has revealed a more detailed look at some of the completed costumes for “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” the nighttime parade coming soon to Magic Kingdom. ‘Disney Starlight’ Costumes In the latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering,” Disney revealed several more details regarding the upcoming nighttime parade “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night …

FIRST LOOK: Floats Revealed for ‘Disney Starlight’ Nighttime Parade Coming to Magic Kingdom
Gretchen McDermid
Disney has shared a special preview of several of the floats that will be included in the new “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom. ‘Disney Starlight’ Parade Floats Revealed The latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering” was focused on several of the new entertainment offerings at the Disney …

BREAKING: ‘Disney Starlight’ Parade Features New Animation of Jiminy Cricket as Nod to ‘Spectromagic’
Gretchen McDermid
In the latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering,” Disney revealed several exciting details of the upcoming “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade, including the news that the parade will feature original animation. ‘Disney Starlight’ Features New Animation of Jiminy Cricket As we first reported yesterday, the latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering” …

BREAKING: ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ Parade Will Feature NEW Original Character
Gretchen McDermid
The latest episode of “We Call it Imagineering” has revealed several new details for the upcoming “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” parade coming to Magic Kingdom, including the first look at an original character. ‘Disney Starlight’ Parade Original Character Revealed “We Call it Imagineering” is a Disney-produced YouTube series that first premiered last year …

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Villain-Con Minion Blast Queue & Ride POV at Universal Studios Japan
Shannen Ace
Universal Studios Japan opened their Minion Park expansion, including Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast this Friday. The original Villain-Con Minion Blast opened in 2023 at Universal Studios Florida. This version of the attraction is “an exciting evolution” of the ride with “new, exclusive content and enhanced gameplay.” Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Japan The …

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship
Shannen Ace
Join us for a tour of a Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on the Disney Dream cruise ship. Disney Dream Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah are classified as Category 03A and are located on Decks 10, 11, and 12 Forward. These rooms are 306 square feet (including …

Disney Files New Construction Permits for Remaining DinoLand U.S.A. Locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Gretchen McDermid
Disney has released a new wave of construction permits, including three with addresses located in the remaining area of DinoLand U.S.A. that is set to become a Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Three New Tropical Americas Construction Permits As work continues to transform the former area of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama into part …

VIDEO: Violent Argument Among Guests at Disney Springs, Security Called
Gretchen McDermid
In the latest viral video of guests behaving badly at Walt Disney World, a group of people got into a fight while shopping at Disney Springs, resulting in security being called. Disney Security Called for Guest Argument UPDATE: One of the women involved in the altercation posted her side of the story in two TikTok …

Celebrating Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary with Disney Decades and Honest Attraction Names TONIGHT!
Tom Corless
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for the latest Disney Parks news, the Disney Decades game, and an honest look at Disneyland attraction names! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines …

Disney on the Yard Coming to Downtown Disney District This Weekend
Brit Tuttle
Disney on the Yard, an organization that seeks to build community with HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni at The Walt Disney Company, is coming to the Downtown Disney District this weekend. Disney on the Yard at Downtown Disney District The announcement was shared on social media via a collaborative post between Downtown Disney …

New ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Episode to Go Behind-the-Scenes of ‘Disney Starlight’ Parade
Brit Tuttle
A new episode of “We Call It Imagineering” will take Disney Parks fans behind the scenes of the upcoming Magic Kingdom nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.” ‘We Call It Imagineering’ to Feature ‘Disney Starlight’ The new episode was announced via a collaborative Reel on Instagram from the official accounts for Disney Live …

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/9/2025 (T-Shirt Design Postcards, Sam Eagle Magnet, and a Pretzel Update from Disney’s Old Key West)
Bryce B.
Howdy! Today was a nice day in Magic Kingdom. I found new postcards featuring some of the trendy T-shirt designs from a few months ago, the newest Muppets Anniversary magnet, and an all-important pretzel update from Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Good Magical Morning I started my Magic Kingdom morning with a walk through Disney’s …

NEW Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner Announced for Storytellers Cafe, Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Buffet Returning
Brit Tuttle
A new character dinner offering, Clarabelles Enchanted Halloween Dinner, has been announced for the fall season at Disneyland Resort. In addition, Mickey’s Autumn Adventures breakfast and brunch buffet is also returning. Clarabelles Enchanted Halloween Dinner First announced via Instagram Stories by the official Disney Eats account, this new character dinner offering will be available from …

‘Terrifier’ Merchandise Now Available at Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 34
Brit Tuttle
Following the announcement of a “Terrifier” haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 34, new merchandise featuring Art the Clown has arrived at Universal Studios Florida. ‘Terrifier’ Merchandise for Halloween Horror Nights 34 The merchandise can be found at 5 & 10 in Universal Studios Florida. An A-frame sign is on display outside featuring Art the …

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares New Look Inside The Beak and Barrel Mapmaker’s Room, Hand-Carved Booths, and More
Brit Tuttle
A new social media video from Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a brand-new look inside the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern at Magic Kingdom, The Beak and Barrel. New Look Inside The Beak and Barrel The video was shared on the official Instagram account for Walt Disney Imagineering. In it, Imagineer Montse returns to …

BREAKING: Walt Disney – A Magical Life to Utilize Virtual Queue Upon Opening at Disneyland
Brit Tuttle
According to the Disneyland Resort mobile app, Walt Disney – A Magical Life will utilize a virtual queue once it opens next week at Disneyland Park. Walt Disney – A Magical Life to Use Virtual Queue According to the app, guests will be able to request to join the virtual queue for the new attraction …

BREAKING: ‘Terrifier’ House Anounced for Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Brit Tuttle
Universal has announced its newest IP haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood: “Terrifier.” ‘Terrifier’ House at Halloween Horror Nights The news was first announced on ComicBook.com, followed by an official post from @HorrorNightsORL and @HorrorNights on X (formerly Twitter). Universal’s description of the house reads: Nothing …

BREAKING: Multi-Night Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights 34 Now on Sale for Universal Orlando Resort
Brit Tuttle
Multi-night tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 34 are now available at Universal Orlando Resort. Multi-Night Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 34 Editor’s Note: As of 12:22 p.m.ET, the Frequent Fear Plus Pass with Express, the Frequent Fear Plus Pass with Express, and the Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass with Express are now unavailable. There are four …

NEW Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Souvenir Sippers Now Available
Brit Tuttle
Two new souvenir sippers inspired by the icons of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are now available at…you guessed it, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! We found the Dolphin sipper at Fuel in the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. Java in the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel had both the Swan …

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Can Save Up to 30% on Rooms This Holiday Season
Brit Tuttle
Walt Disney World Resort has released another holiday offer for resort hotel rooms, this time exclusively for Annual Passholders. Annual Passholders Save Up to 30% on Rooms This Holiday Season This holiday season, Annual Passholders can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels. This offer is valid for stays most Sunday …

BREAKING: Talking Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Brit Tuttle
After making its debut at Disneyland Resort for the 70th anniversary, the talking Mickey Mouse popcorn bucket has arrived at Walt Disney World. The popcorn bucket can be purchased from select popcorn carts in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When we arrived this morning to purchase ours, the line was already getting long. Talking Mickey Mouse Popcorn …

Florida & Georgia Residents Can Stay at Select Disney Resort Hotels Starting from $129 Per Night This Holiday Season
Brit Tuttle
In addition to the room savings offer released this morning, Walt Disney World has also released details on how Florida & Georgia residents can save on resort hotel rooms this holiday season. Florida & Georgia Residents Can Enjoy Holiday Savings on Rooms at Select Disney Resorts Collection Hotels Florida and Georgia residents can enjoy holiday …

Save Up to 20% on Resort Hotel Rooms and Get Up to a $100 Dining & Shopping Card at Walt DIsney World This Holiday Season
Brit Tuttle
Walt Disney World has released the full details for the previously announced Resort hotel room offer, where guests can save up to 20% and get a Walt Disney World Dining & Shopping Card. Save Up to 20% on Rooms This Holiday Season This offer is valid for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 12 …

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Details Announced & More: Daily Recap (7/9/25)
Katie Francis
Amid the holiday announcements were dates and details for Jollywood Nights, tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party saw a price increase, and a guest illegally flew a drone over EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt …

New Villain-Con Minion Popcorn Bucket and Drink Bottle Debut at Universal Studios Japan
Katie Francis
The Minion Park expansion, including Illumination’s Villain-Con: Minion Blast, opens on July 11 at Universal Studios Japan, and with it comes a new popcorn bucket and drink bottle. Dave’s Villain-Con Minion Popcorn Bucket – ¥4,500 Dave’s Villain-Con Popcorn bucket can be purchased from the popcorn cart near the entrance to Universal Wonderland. He has an …