Walt Disney World Introduces New Base for Create-Your-Own Plush Headband
Jamie Rowland
Walt Disney World has a new version of the plain base headband guests can purchase and accessorize with a variety of character plush. The headband is sold separately from the plush, which attach with Velcro straps. The previous headband had a black exterior and blue velour lining. The new headband is all black and has …
Disney Princess Countdown Calendar Arrives at Walt Disney World
Jamie Rowland
A Disney Princess Advent countdown calendar is now available at Walt Disney World. Disney Princess Countdown Calendar – $49.99 The Disney Once Upon a Story collection countdown calendar contains 24 miniature figures in this castle-shaped Christmas set. The figurines include either micro figurines or props coordinating with characters in the set. It has a fold-out cover with …
First Look at Disney Adventure World Mickey & Minnie Costumes, Cast Member Costumes, Merch, and Food
Shannen Ace
We’ve got another sneak peek at new Disney Adventure World merchandise, World of Frozen Cast Member costumes, and more coming to the theme park next year. Disney Adventure World Cast Member Sneak Peek View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disneyland® Paris Ambassadors (@dlpambassador) The Disneyland Paris Ambassadors and Disney Parks Blog shared …
Whatever! Makes You Happy Snoopy Collection Celebrates 75 Years of Peanuts
Jamie Rowland
Good grief! Celebrating 75 years of the Peanuts, Whatever! Makes You Happy has released a Snoopy-inspired line, available online and at Universal Orlando Resort. Snoopy Collection We found pieces of the collection at an outdoor kiosk in Universal Orlando CityWalk. The line celebrates 75 years since Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip debuted on October …
ACE Avatar Making Experience Permanently Closed, Replaced with Merchandise in Animal Kingdom
Jamie Rowland
After reporting in October that the ACE Avatar Making Experience was permanently closed inside Windtraders, the location has now been completely remodeled to house additional merchandise. ACE Avatar Experience Replaced with Merchandise After the experience closed, black curtains and baskets blocked where the machine to make the selections used to be. While the baskets remain, …
More Jollywood Nights Merchandise Now Available for Day Guests
Jamie Rowland
Day guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios are now able to purchase even more select Jollywood Nights 2025 merchandise, while supplies last. Spirit Jersey – $84.99 This year’s exclusive spirit jersey is a deep teal color. On the back, Ollie’s smiling face is surrounded by red, yellow, and white music notes and stars underneath the puffy …
Warner Bros. in Talks to License DC Heroes for Attractions in Universal Parks
Jamie Rowland
According to Bloomberg and KTLA 5, more Universal attractions could soon be based on DC heroes, such as Batman, Superman and other DC Comic characters. Warner Bros. and Universal Currently, Warner Bros. licenses the DC intellectual properties to Six Flags Entertainment Corp. with rides such as Batman: The Ride, Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, Lex …
Another Fire Breaks Out Near the France Pavilion in EPCOT
Jamie Rowland
Another fire recently broke out in EPCOT. This marks the second fire in the France Pavilion during 2025. Fire in EPCOT @disneycass84 Fire at Epcot! #waltdisneyworld #epcot #fire ♬ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Dean Martin In a TikTok posted by user @disneycass84, a fire on the top of a …
More Overhangs, Sheathing, and Roofing Installed at Future Disney Lakeshore Lodge
Shannen Ace
Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new Disney Vacation Club resort under construction at Walt Disney World, has gained more steel overhangs, roofing, and sheathing. Lobby Entrance As we reported earlier this week, thanks to aerial photos, the lobby now has roofing. We can see the framework of a front entrance now, too. Crew members were working …
Tokyo Disney Resort Monorail Decked Out for Christmas 2025
Shannen Ace
One of the Monorails of Tokyo Disney Resort has been decorated for Christmas with decals, propping, and more. Tokyo Disney Resort shared a video of the details. There are also Christmas ticket designs and a limited-time stamp rally. Christmas Monorail The green Monorail on the Disney Resort Line has been transformed for the holiday season. …
Jurassic World VelociCoaster Closes Single Rider Line in Today’s Daily Recap for 12/5/2025
Lauren Stracner
A valet employee at Disney World was arrested for stealing $1,200, Walt Disney World buses crash on Buena Vista Drive, and a video captures a guest performing chest compressions during a parade at the Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, December 5, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it …
New Cozy and Fuzzy Merchandise Warms Up Disney Springs
Lauren Stracner
A variety of soft, cozy, and fuzzy new merchandise pieces have appeared around Disney Springs just in time for cooler weather. Ever After Fuzzy Mickey Purse – $34.99 each This fuzzy cream-colored purse is a circle with two mouse ears attached at the front, to resemble Mickey Mouse’s head. The matching nylon strap clips to …
Two Music Tracks From Jollywood Nights Now on Streaming Platforms
Jamie Rowland
Select music from the Disney Holidays in Hollywood show at Jollywood Nights is now available on Apple Music and Spotify. Disney Holidays in Hollywood The two available songs are as follows: Disney Holidays in Hollywood is a musical stage show in the style of classic Hollywood holiday specials, hosted by Miss Piggy and Kermit the …
Disney Parks Celebrate with A Very Jonas Christmas
Jamie Rowland
Disney Parks Blog has announced several ways that A Very Jonas Christmas is being celebrated around the Disney Parks. The Disney + original film is now streaming. Walt Disney World Walt Disney World is celebrating with magical backdrops and live entertainment. A photo wall is located between Tren-D and Once Upon A Toy in the …
More Pastel Castle Holiday Items Arrive at Disneyland
Jamie Rowland
Even more of the Pastel Holiday Trend Collection is now available at Disneyland Resort. The collection features pink bows and castles on all the items. Puffer Vest – $69.99 The vest is white with an all-over print. The Fantasyland Castle and bows are pictured in pink among blue snowflakes and green trees. It has a …
Elio Nominated for Critics Choice Awards Best Animated Feature
Jamie Rowland
Disney and Pixar’s Elio has been nominated for the Critics Choice Awards Best Animated Feature. Elio Nominated for Best Animated Feature According to the official Pixar account on X, Elio has received a nomination for Best Animated Feature through the Critics Choice Awards. See the post congratulating cast and crew below: The Critics Choice Association …
New Open Edition Pins Released at Disneyland Resort
Austin Haughton
An array of Muppets and Monsters Inc. pins are featured among the new releases, alongside two new Pinnochio pins.
Restored Classic Star Wars: A New Hope Coming to Theaters for 50th Anniversary
Jamie Rowland
Star Wars: A New Hope, the film that launched the famous franchise, will return to theaters for its 50th anniversary in 2027. Although previously announced, the official Star Wars website has updated the re-release date. Star Wars: A New Hope Re-Release The film was originally released as just Star Wars on May 25, 1977. Now titled Star Wars: …
New Simpsons Movie Release Date Pushed to Labor Day Weekend 2027
Lauren Stracner
The Simpsons X account announced that the second theatrical Simpsons movie release date has been pushed from Summer 2027 to Labor Day weekend. The Simpsons Movie Release Date Pushed The Simpsons X account shared the news with a fitting illustration of Homer: An all-new movie from The Simpsons, now coming to theaters Labor D’OH Weekend, …
Talking Walt Disney Figure Released at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
The talking Walt Disney figure first released at Disneyland for the 70th anniversary celebration is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it in Box Office Gifts at Magic Kingdom, although stock was low. Other Art of Disney locations may also offer the statue. Walt Disney Talking Figure – $169 It depicts Walt leaning …
Extra Fantasmic Performances Added to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Saturday After Christmas
Shannen Ace
Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will perform three times on the Saturday after Christmas, December 27, 2025. Fantasmic! Showtimes To accommodate the expected crowds, Fantasmic! will perform at 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. on December 27: The show will only be performed at 6:30 p.m. every other Saturday of December. It will perform …
Christmas Pandora Charm Trio Comes to Disney World
Austin Haughton
A set of holiday Pandora charms that first appeared at Disneyland Resort is now available at Walt Disney World Resort.
2025 Daytime Schedule Confirmed for Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Alice Kennedy
Disney World runs Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade during the daytime every year during the busy week of Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The schedule has been confirmed for 2025. Daytime Schedule for Christmas Parade From December 22 through December 31, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be performed twice daily during regular park hours. It will take …
Frank Gehry, Architect Behind Walt Disney Concert Hall and More, Dies at 96
Shannen Ace
Legendary architect Frank Gehry passed away on Friday in his Santa Monica, California home at age 96. The New York Times confirmed with Meaghan Lloyd, Gehry’s chief of staff, that he died after a brief respiratory illness. Gehry’s work includes the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Disney Village at Disneyland Paris, and Team …
Guest Performs Chest Compressions on Man Who Collapsed During Parade at Walt Disney World
Lauren Stracner
A video shared with TMZ shows a guest performing chest compressions on a man who collapsed while watching the Disney Starlight parade at Magic Kingdom. Medical Emergency at Magic Kingdom The video (graphic content warning), taken on November 27, 2025, shows a guest from the back wearing a Walt Disney World logo jacket and a …
Zootopia 2 To Top Domestic Box Office for Second Weekend, Continuing Record
Lauren Stracner
Zootopia 2 continues to dominate the box office, topping the domestic charts for the second week in a row as it continues to break records worldwide. Zootopia 2 Continues Box Office Dominance While Zootopia 2 faces competition from another sequel this weekend — Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 — Deadline is forecasting that Zootopia …
Theatrical Re-Release Date Set for Avengers: Endgame
Alice Kennedy
Avengers: Endgame is coming back to theaters, and the re-release has been set. It originally released back in the spring of 2019. Avengers: Endgame Avengers: Endgame is the conclusion of the Infinity Saga. The remaining Avengers attempt to reverse the actions of Thanos, who wiped out half of all life in the universe. It is …
Redesigned Dumbo the Flying Elephant Playset Released at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
An updated version of an old Dumbo the Flying Elephant playset has been released at Walt Disney World. It’s also available on DisneyStore.com. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Playset – $19.99 Inspired by the classic Disney Parks attraction, this toy features two elephant ride vehicles that circle a purple central column. Though it is branded as …
Claudia Black Won’t Return as Nightsister in Ahsoka Season 2 Due to Pay
Shannen Ace
Claudia Black won’t return as the Nightsister Klothow in Ahsoka season 2 because Disney couldn’t pay her enough and moved the production to London. Claudia Black Not Returning to Ahsoka While promoting Spartacus: House of Ashur, Black told Bleeding Cool, “Disney, which is structuring things differently these days, could not pay me what I needed …
Star Wars Beanie and DJ R-3X Figurine at Walt Disney World and Online
Shannen Ace
A new Dark Side beanie and a DJ R-3X figurine have arrived at Walt Disney World, as well as on DisneyStore.com. Dark Side Beanie – $24.99 This is a knit polyester and acrylic cap. It’s black with an Imperial crest pattern. A woven patch on the cuff features Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, the Death Star, and …
Skort & Puffer Vest Added to Pastel Pink Holiday Collection at Disney World
Shannen Ace
A skort and puffer vest have joined the pastel pink holiday collection at Walt Disney World. This collection also includes a mug and tumbler, baseball cap, hair bow, t-shirt, and sweatshirt. Puffer Vest – $69.99 The vest is white with an all-over print. Cinderella Castle and bows are pictured in pink among blue snowflakes and …
Disney and IKEA Team Up for Exclusive In-Store Pop-Ups and Activities
Lauren Stracner
Disney and IKEA are offering exclusive holiday family activities at select IKEA stores in the United States now through January. Disney and IKEA Pop-Ups The Disney Family Instagram account announced the collaboration: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Family (@disneyfamily) Magic is on the loose! ✨ This holiday season, three IKEA …
Hong Kong Disneyland Launches Blind Box Ride Vehicle Figurines Including Mystic Manor
Shannen Ace
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has launched their first series of mystery ride vehicle figurines, including a Mystic Manor car and a sled from Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs. Mystery Hong Kong Disneyland Ride Vehicles – HK$99 Disney Magical Kingdom Blog shared a photo of the mystery figures and the box they’ll come in. One mystery box …
2027 Disney Vacation Club Points Charts Released
Shannen Ace
Disney Vacation Club has released their points charts for 2027, with notable changes for two resorts. 2027 DVC Points Charts As outlined in DVC Fan’s analysis, most of the points charts are comparable to 2026, but Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have some interesting updates. DVC has adjusted points at Disney’s …
Jurassic World VelociCoaster Closes Single Rider Line to Fill All Seats
Alice Kennedy
Jurassic World VelociCoaster closed the single rider line on December 4. They did this to ensure all seats are filled. The line is now divided into two: parties with an even or odd number of people. Jurassic World VelociCoaster Closes Single Rider Line When we were there, the former single rider sign was covered by …
Disney Fan About to Ride Radiator Springs Racers for 15,000th Time
Shannen Ace
Jon Hale loves Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land. He loves it so much, he has ridden it 14,999 times and will ride it for the 15,000th time on December 8, 2025. Man Rides Radiator Springs Racers 15,000 Times Hale tracks his Radiator Springs Racers record on his blog racers10000.com. He reached his original goal …
Mickey & Friends Christmas Tree Adventure Story Advent Calendar by Lovepop Available at Disneyland
Alice Kennedy
Disneyland now has a Mickey & Friends Christmas Tree Adventure Story Advent Calendar by Lovepop. It features 50+ pop-up pals and props, including 12 Playpop Explorers. Mickey & Friends Christmas Tree Adventure Story Advent Calendar – $45 This day-by-day advent calendar box contains 25 individual pouches. Each day, when opened in order, the story of …
Disney Cast Members Honor 100 Years of Magic Kingdom’s Steam Trains
Alice Kennedy
Disney Cast Members are celebrating 100 years of steam power as two of Magic Kingdom’s trains — the Roger E. Broggie and Walter E. Disney — mark their 100th birthdays this year. A Century of Magic Kingdom’s Steam Trains These historic locomotives continue to delight Guests and carry Walt’s lifelong love for trains, reflecting Disney’s …
WDWNT Holiday Auction is This Sunday, December 7! Over 500 Items Including 300 Pins with Shipping Guaranteed by Christmas!
Jason Diffendal
The WDWNT Holiday Auction is this Sunday, December 7! Get your last-minute Christmas shopping done from the comfort of your own home – we guarantee shipping in time for Christmas for invoices paid by December 10. If you’ve not already registered, you can do so now and be ready when the action starts. Just head …
More Merchandise Across Disney Springs Now Discounted
Alice Kennedy
Several merchandise locations across Disney Springs are running a limited time bonus, offering a discount on several items. These include Pixar and Marvel items. Wonders of Xandar Infinity Gauntlet with Stones – $50 Super Hero Headquarters has the Wonders of Xandar Infinity Gauntlet with Stones discounted to $50. It was previously $99.99 so that is …