New Donald Duck Christmas Tree Sipper Arrives at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
The Donald Duck Christmas tree sipper launched at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on Thursday, November 9, and will be available throughout Walt Disney World Resort in a few days. Donald Duck Christmas Tree Sipper – $14.50 The sipper was available at Sleepy Hollow and The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom, although sold out at …
Santa Claus Meet and Greet Returning to Disney Springs With Virtual Queue This Weekend
Shannen Ace
The Santa Claus meet and greet will open at Disney Springs on Friday, November 10, 2023. Like in previous years, the meet and greet will utilize a virtual queue. Santa Claus Meet and Greet Santa Claus will meet guests in his workshop at the back of Once Upon a Toy in the Disney Springs Marketplace. …
PHOTOS: All Exclusive Merchandise (with Prices) Available at 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Kyle Silagyi
The holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort, as offerings of this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom commence on November 9. The party will run on select nights between now and December 22, and several offerings are already sold out. Guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party …
REVIEW: Minnie-Shaped Christmas Cinnamon Roll Returns to Magic Kingdom
Katie Francis
Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom is ready for the holidays, and the Bakery is once again serving a special Minnie-shaped Christmas Cinnamon Roll for the occasion. The Main Street Bakery, which also serves as the Starbucks location in Magic Kingdom, can be found on the east side of the street next to the …
FIRST LOOK at 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Map, Wristbands, and Complimentary Toy Soldier Ornament
Shannen Ace
It’s the first night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year and we have a first look at the event map, featuring treat locations, character meet and greet locations, and other important information. Guests entering the park for the party can pick up the map from Cast Members. The party officially begins at 7:00 …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the Brand New Adventureland Treehouse Inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
The Adventureland Treehouse Inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson at Disneyland has opened for Magic Key holder previews and will open to all guests on Friday, November 10. Join us for a tour of the house, which pays homage to the original Swiss Family Treehouse and Tarzan’s Treehouse, but with a completely original story. …
REVIEW: Try the Impossible Chorizo Queso Fundido and 10 New Beers at Brews & Bites for the 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
If you’re looking for a festive holiday beer while visiting Disney California Adventure during the Festival of Holidays, you have to stop at Brews & Bites. On the menu this year are ten unique festive beers, ranging in flavors of cinnamon, churro, cranberry, and more, they’ll have something for every beer-lover here. And, of course, …
REVIEW: Mad Santa Macaron, Churro Toffee Cold Brew Latte, and More are Now Available at Favorite Things Marketplace for the 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Last year one of our favorite things (ironically available at the Favorite Things marketplace!) at the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure was the Churro Toffee Cold Brew Latte, so we’re absolutely delighted to see it return this year! Along with that, a new “The Santa Clauses” themed macaron is available on the menu, …
REVIEW: Winter Sliderland Is Back with a New Togarashi Karaage Chicken Slider for the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
If you’re looking for an easy snack that’s easy to hold and share while visiting the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, we recommend checking out Winter Sliderland! As the name suggests, this marketplace focuses on slider-style sandwiches, that are always delicious! Menu for Winter Sliderland Marketplace at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays …
Disneyland Resort Updates Pin Trading Guidelines to Restrict Non-Lanyard Trading, Ban Using Benches for Display
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Resort updated their pin trading guidelines to ban the use of benches to display pins and to restrict when and where non-lanyard trading is allowed. Updated Pin Trading Guidelines The pin trading guidelines, which can be found on the Disneyland Resort website, now state that “Benches or any other structures for the display of …
REVIEW: Merry Mashups Offers ‘The Santa Clauses’ Inspired Hot Cocoa for the 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
The Merry Mashups Marketplace is usually known for inventive dishes at the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure. However, this year, all the dishes and beverages available at the marketplace have been seen at the festival before, although in different locations. Menu for Merry Mashups Marketplace at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2023 …
REVIEW: A Twist on Tradition Returns with New Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese and Margarita for 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
A Twist on Tradition, a staple marketplace available during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, always brings classic comfort dishes and drinks and adds something special to them, bringing the dish to an entirely new level. This year, they’ve added twists to mac & cheese, lassi, and even a margarita! Menu for A …
REVIEW: Grandma’s Recipes Marketplace is an Early Front-runner for Best of the Year at the 2023 Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Grandma’s Recipes Marketplace returns to the 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure with an entirely new menu! With several different wines on offer, along with a Berry Paloma and Barbacoa Tamal de Res, we certainly wished our grandma cooked like this. Menu for Grandma’s Recipes Marketplace at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays …
BREAKING: Reopening Date Announced for Fantasmic! at Disneyland
Katie Francis
Disneyland has confirmed a reopening date for Fantasmic! The nighttime spectacular will return on May 24, 2024. Read the official statement from Disneyland: “At a Fantasmic! cast meeting earlier this week, we announced that the show will return on May 24. We look forward to providing more information about Fantasmic! in the coming months, but …
REVIEW: Mac & Cheese Lovers Have to Stop By the Holiday Duets Marketplace at the 2023 Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Holiday Duets, a marketplace available during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, is typically a divisive booth among our group. While the drinks served here are great, sometimes the food can be a bit lackluster, so let’s head over and see what they’re serving this year! Menu for Holiday Duets Marketplace at Disney …
REVIEW: Making Spirits Bright Returns with IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Curry Bites, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and More for the 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
In previous years, Making Spirits Bright Marketplace, available during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, was the marketplace to stop at for those looking for wine. However, the marketplace seems to be taking a new approach this year, instead offering cocktails and small, savory bites. Menu for Making Spirits Bright Marketplace at Disney …
NEW Stellan Gios Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Marking In-Land Debut for The High Republic Era
Kyle Silagyi
A previously unrepresented era of the “Star Wars” timeline will soon have a place at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, as Disney has announced that a limited edition Stellan Gios Legacy Lightsaber Hilt will debut at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World and on shopDisney on November 17. This …
NEW Gold Musical Rotating Popcorn Tin Debuts at Magic Kingdom for 2023 Holiday Season
Katie Francis
A new gold version of the musical rotating popcorn tin is now available at Magic Kingdom for the 2023 holiday season. Gold Musical Rotating Popcorn Tin – $28 Your purchase comes with popcorn. It plays a music box-version of “Jingle Bells.” The tin is gold, as opposed to the red version that debuted last year. …
Full Menus Released for 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Kyle Silagyi
Disney has released full menus for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, highlighting all of the food and beverage offerings that guests can sample throughout the upcoming festival. The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is set to commence on November 24 and will run through December 30. Full 2023 EPCOT International …
Traffic Bug You? Then Step On It With These New Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Graphic Socks at Walt Disney World
Brit Tuttle
Forget backstage passes, a new pair of graphic socks inspired by Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found these socks at Rock Around the Shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Graphic Socks – $ The socks feature an overall red color with black soles. The front of …
Entrepreneur Bedros Keuilian Got Fired From Disneyland For Dumping Dishes in Jungle Cruise River and Derailing Boats
Shannen Ace
Entrepreneur Bedros Keuilian appeared on the most recent episode of “The Shawn Ryan Show” and now a clip of him talking about getting fired from Disneyland is going viral on TikTok. Fired for Derailing Jungle Cruise Boats Keuilian talked about his early childhood escaping the Soviet Union, immigrating to the United States, and working to …
Full List of 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Character Meet and Greets Announced, Disney Hosts Fiscal Full Year and Q4 2023 Earnings Call, & More: Daily Recap (11/8/23)
Dylan Kennedy Grey
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic …
NEW Throwback Apparel Collection Takes Disneyland Resort Back to the ’90s
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On a recent visit to the Disneyland Resort, we spotted a new ’90s-inspired Disneyland apparel collection. We found all of these items at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. Heather Gray ’90s Disneyland T-Shirt – $34.99 This throwback shirt has an overall print of the Disneyland “D,” Sleeping Beauty Castle, and triangles in …
VIDEO: Goose From ‘The Marvels’ Appears on the Las Vegas Sphere
Shannen Ace
The new Sphere in Las Vegas is a giant spherical building that lights up with several unique advertisements and designs. TikTok user Bryce Betts shared a video of a new ad currently playing on the Sphere for “The Marvels.” “The Marvels” Sphere Ad The ad features Goose the Flerken, who resembles an orange tabby cat. …
SAG-AFTRA Announces End of Actor’s Strike After Reaching a New Deal With Studios
Brit Tuttle
After 118 days of actors and other members of The Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) being on strike, the guild has announced that it and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a tentative deal on a new three-year contract, according to Deadline. SAG-AFTRA Strike …
NEW ‘Wish’ Valentino Popcorn Bucket and Wish Star Sipper Coming Soon to Disneyland, Walt Disney World
Brit Tuttle
Disney has announced that a new Valentino popcorn bucket and Wish Star sipper are coming to both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World to celebrate the upcoming release of the animated musical film, “Wish.” New ‘Wish’ Popcorn Bucket and Sipper View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Eats (@disneyeats) The new popcorn …
NEW ‘Wish’ Movie Merchandise Collection Arrives At Walt Disney World
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On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we found a variety of new merchandise celebrating Disney’s upcoming animated feature, “Wish.” We found these items in different stores on property, including Disney Traders at EPCOT and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Asha Plush Doll – $26.99 Asha the 17-year-old protagonist of the film, is seen …
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser D3-O9 Action Figure Now Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
With Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser permanently closed — at least until Disney finds a use for the facility that will still make them money — exclusive merchandise from the hotel has been arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We previously found Galactic Starcruiser apparel and the personalizable lightsaber in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, as well as branded apparel …
Disney Parks Investments to Gradually Increase and Then ‘Ramp Up’ in Next 10 Years
Shannen Ace
Interim CFO Kevin Lansberry said during Wednesday’s earnings call for The Walt Disney Company that they expect investments in Disney Parks, Experiences and Products to “ramp up” in the latter half of the next 10 years. Future Investments in Disney Parks “We anticipate robust operating income growth at experiences to reflect strong performance at our …
Disney’s Key Building Opportunities Include Sustained Profitability of Streaming, ESPN Evolution, Improving Film Studio Outputs, and Parks Growth
Shannen Ace
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger outlined “four key building opportunities” in Wednesday’s earnings call and report for Q4 2023 and FY 2023. Iger stated, “As we look forward, there are four key building opportunities that will be central to our success: achieving significant and sustained profitability in our streaming business, building ESPN into …
The Walt Disney Company On Track to Meet $7.5 Billion in Overall Cost Reductions by End of Fiscal 2024, $2 Billion More Than Originally Targeted
Brit Tuttle
During today’s Q4 2023 and fiscal 2023 earnings report from The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Iger shared a look at the company’s overall financial gains from the previous quarter and year-over-year update. The Walt Disney Company Q4 2023 and Fiscal Year 2023 Update According to the Q4 2023 and fiscal 2023 earnings report from …
Disney CEO Bob Iger Doesn’t Know What Nelson Peltz is ‘Really After’
Shannen Ace
During an appearance on CNBC, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commented on Nelson Peltz’s second push for a seat on the company’s board. In response to questions about Peltz, Iger said, “I don’t have specifics about what Nelson is really after or what he will ask for.” Peltz, founder and CEO of Trian …
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says ‘Turbocharging Growth’ in Theme Parks is Among Key Building Opportunities
Shannen Ace
In the Q4 2023 earnings report for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Iger said that “turbocharging growth” at Disney theme parks is among their “key building opportunities.” “Our results this quarter reflect the significant progress we’ve made over the past year,” Iger stated. “While we still have work to do, these efforts have allowed …
Combined Disney+ and Hulu App to Launch in Beta This December
Shannen Ace
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger announced on CNBC with the release of the company’s Q4 financial results that they would launch a combined app for Disney+ and Hulu in beta this December. Iger announced the combined app during the Q2 2023 earnings call, only saying it would launch later this year. The streaming …
Disney+ Closes Out Q4 2023 Reaching 150 Million Subscribers, With Streaming Losses at $387 Million
Brit Tuttle
Today’s earnings report for Q4 2023 and FY 2023 for The Walt Disney Company have shared that Disney+ reached 150 million streaming subscriptions by the end of the quarter, up from 146.7 million the previous quarter, according to Variety. Disney+ Reports Subscriber Growth in Q4 2023 Today, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Disney Reported core Disney+ …
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Revenue Increases 13% From Q4 2022
Shannen Ace
The Walt Disney Company released their Q4 2023 and fiscal full-year results at the end of trading on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. In Q4 2023, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products increased revenue by 13% from last year, for a total of $8,160 million. Domestic revenue was $5,384 million, while international was $1,665 million and consumer …
Epic Universe Internal Entertainment Auditions Posted for Universal Orlando Resort Team Members
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort has posted an internal casting call for performers to work at Epic Universe, their third theme park scheduled to open in the summer of 2025. Epic Universe Casting Call Universal is accepting Team Member submissions for the following performers and skills: The submission deadline is midnight EST on November 22, 2023. Team …
Disneyland Hotel Hosting Two Holiday Events for Disney Vacation Club Members
Shannen Ace
Disney Vacation Club owners of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will have the opportunity to attend two “Meet and Treat” holiday events in late November and December. Disneyland Holiday Events for Disney Vacation Club Members According to DVCNews.com, the events are taking place on November 29 and December 5. Qualifying members are invited to visit …
Two More November 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Events Sold Out
Shannen Ace
Two more Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates have sold out, bringing the total number of sold-out parties to six. We previously reported on the first two days of the party selling out, as well as December 1 and the last day, December 22. Last year, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party was completely sold out by …