NEW Holiday Spirit Band & Max Goof Show Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2024 Holidays
Brit Tuttle
The third and final new entertainment act for this holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Holiday Spirit Band, whose performances feature a special appearance from Max Goof. Holiday Spirit Band and Max Goof When we saw the band out on its first day of performances, the show was performed in Animation Courtyard. It’s …
EPCOT Christmas Tree and More Decorations Installed for 2024 Holiday Season
Brit Tuttle
The EPCOT Christmas tree has finally been installed at the park, along with other holiday decor, marking the beginning of the holiday season. EPCOT Christmas Tree We first spotted the tree from the Monorail. It stands at the center of the entrance to World Showcase, between Port of Entry and World Traveler. The EPCOT Christmas …
Cranes Arrive at Reflections Lakeside Lodge Construction Site in Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Construction recently resumed at the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort. Cranes have now arrived on site and concrete columns have gone up. Reflections Construction During our Monday boat ride past the construction site, we spotted several cranes. Construction picked up last month after the Federal Aviation Administration …
Disney is Considering Outside Candidates to Replace Bob Iger as CEO & More: Daily Recap (11/12/24)
Katie Francis
The new Haunted Mansion Carriage House was revealed as walls came down, the new Wailulu Bar has been added to the Disney World website, and a new Disneyland holiday ticket offer is coming soon — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s …
First Look at New Artwork, ‘Pocahontas’ Display in 1923, and More on Disney Treasure
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at Cast Members putting the final touches on the Disney Treasure, which arrived at its home of Port Canaveral on Tuesday morning. Disney Treasure Details Walt Disney Imagineering shared clips on their Instagram Story that highlight details throughout the new Disney Cruise Line ship. In the first clip, …
New Donald Duck & The Juggling Elves Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Some of Santa’s helpers have arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a new juggling show featuring Donald Duck. The Juggling Elves The Juggling Elves are a new holiday act. The two elves juggle, spin plates, and perform other tricks. The show is about 15 minutes and Donald Duck joins halfway through to help with the …
Disneyland Resort Halts Sales of Magic Key Passes
Katie Francis
Disneyland Resort has once again paused all sales of Magic Key Passes. Renewals are available for all levels of existing passes at this time. A message on the Disneyland Resort official webpage notifies guests that Magic Key Passes are unavailable: Please note that we have paused new sales of Magic Key passes. The Magic Key …
Disneyland Hotel Paris Introduces Guards of the Winter Holidays
Shannen Ace
Disney Imagineers unveiled their new Guards of the Winter Holidays, a series of seasonal decorations at Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Hotel: Guards of the Winter Holidays Walt Disney Imagineering wrote on Instagram, “A new holiday tradition has been unveiled in Disneyland Paris! Imagineers in Paris have enriched the festive decorations in the lobby …
Polynesian Resort’s New Wailulu Bar & Grill Added to Walt Disney World Website
Shannen Ace
Wailulu Bar & Grill, the new restaurant at the Disney Vacation Club Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, now has a page on the Walt Disney World website. Wailulu Bar & Grill The Wailulu Bar & Grill page describes it as “a tropical getaway when you indulge in delicious flavors inspired by cuisine …
Disney x lululemon Collection Revealed, Inspired by Mickey and Minnie
Brit Tuttle
Disney and lululemon have unveiled a limited-edition collection of activewear inspired by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Disney x lululemon Collection The collection includes a range of 34 products, featuring art like character sketches, “Mickey in Motion,” and more printed on lululemon’s most popular performance and casual styles. Warm and cozy styles include the Disney x …
New Haunted Mansion Carriage House Shop Revealed as Most Construction Walls Come Down
Shannen Ace
Most construction walls have come down from around the new Haunted Mansion gift shop at Disneyland. Work began on the shop and the attraction’s expanded queue in January. New Haunted Mansion Gift Shop The shop isn’t yet open and some construction walls remain on the side closest to The Haunted Mansion’s exit. But the structure …
Mickey & Friends Don Holiday Outfits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Meet and Greets
Shannen Ace
Mickey and his pals are now wearing holiday accessories and outfits for their Disney’s Animal Kingdom meet and greets. Mickey & Minnie Guests can meet Mickey and Minnie together at Adventurers Outpost. The couple keeps their holiday gear simple. Mickey traded his tan shirt for a red one with a green neckerchief. He’s added a …
Spires Erased As Demolition Begins on Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland
Shannen Ace
During a recent trip around Tokyo Disneyland, we checked on the construction progress of the park’s new Space Mountain. Space Mountain Construction The old Space Mountain closed permanently in July. Behind blue construction walls is scaffolding covered in white tarps. That’s not enough to hide the top of the iconic building, though, where more scaffolding …
Merry Menagerie Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2024 Holidays
Shannen Ace
Merry Menagerie, a freestyle performance of animal puppets, has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 2024 holiday season. Merry Menagerie First introduced in 2019, this entertainment offering features puppeteers with artisan-crafted puppets. They wander Discovery Island between Island Mercantile and Riverside Depot, interacting with guests. The “show” is performed periodically between 9:45 a.m. and …
Disneyland Holiday Ticket Offer for Disney+ Subscribers Coming Soon
Shannen Ace
For the holiday season, Disney+ subscribers can purchase a 2-day ticket to Disneyland Resort and get 1 extra day for free. Disneyland Holiday Ticket Offer for Disney+ Subscribers The 3-day, 1-park per day ticket (for ages 3+) is $330. It’s valid for visits from November 18 through December 27. It will expire 13 days after …
Disney to Livestream the Christening of the Disney Treasure
Brit Tuttle
Ahead of the Disney Treasure’s maiden voyage, Disney has announced that there will be a live stream of the new Disney Cruise Line ship’s christening. Disney Treasure Christening Livestream Christening is a maritime tradition that brings good luck to the ship, its crew, and all guests who sail the seas aboard the vessel. Cruise fans …
BREAKING: Opening Dates & Details Announced for Avengers Store & More at Downtown Disney District
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Resort shared opening dates and details for several of their new Downtown Disney District shops and restaurants. New Disney Retail Shops Opening Soon Disneyland Resort announced three new shops earlier this year. Opening December 6, 2024, Avengers Reserve will celebrate fandom and the stories of Marvel Super Heroes. At the entrance, a nine-foot Incredible Hulk sculpture …
New Seasons Jukebox Marching Band Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2024 Holidays
Shannen Ace
Seasons Jukebox, a new holiday entertainment offering, debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Tuesday. Seasons Jukebox Marching Band Seasons Jukebox (or “Seasonz” Jukebox according to their sign) is a collegiate marching band with horns, drummers, and dancers. The band performs favorite holiday songs outside Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant on Commissary Lane. The performance is about …
2024 Santa Claus Meet and Greet Opens With Virtual Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Santa Claus has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is now meeting guests at It’s A Wonderful Shop. Santa Claus Meet and Greet It’s A Wonderful Shop is the former year-round Christmas shop in Grand Avenue, next to PizzeRizzo. To meet Santa, guests should head to Grand Avenue and find this podium. Here, they can …
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025 Villains Themes Revealed
Shannen Ace
runDisney has revealed the themes for the second annual Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. 2025 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend Themes The weekend will be September 4 through 7, 2025, and includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon, challenge, kids’ races, and morning yoga. The Kids’ Races are themed to Captain Hook and the morning yoga …
First (and Last) DinoLand Santa Claus Meet and Greet Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Santa Claus is meeting guests at DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time — and the last time, as the land is set to close in phases over the coming months. The unique themed meet and greet features dinosaur decorations and other fun theming. Santa Claus Meet and Greet in DinoLand Guests can …
Disney Considering EA CEO and Other External Candidates to Succeed Bob Iger
Shannen Ace
According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is exploring outsiders as potential CEO candidates to replace Bob Iger. Disney Considering External CEO Candidates These candidates reportedly include Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts (EA). WSJ’s sources said recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles has identified two other external candidates. Previously, reports indicated Disney had narrowed the …
Disney’s BoardWalk Gingerbread House Returns for 2024 Holiday Season
Shannen Ace
The gingerbread house version of the BoardWalk Deli is back at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn for another holiday season. The display was officially unveiled on Tuesday, November 12. Gingerbread BoardWalk Deli The gingerbread display is in the resort’s lobby. Smaller than other Walt Disney World gingerbread displays, it’s still an impressive recreation of the BoardWalk Deli …
Disneyland Paris Announces Mega-Event with New Minnie Mouse Parade, Moana & Coco Shows, and More
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Paris announced they will host a new event, titled Disney Music Festival, featuring Minnie Mouse, Moana, and more characters in 2025. Disney Music Festival Event Coming to Disneyland Paris The music festival-themed event will run from April 19 through September 7, 2025. It will “enhance guests’ experiences throughout their day at Disneyland Park, offering …
Disneyland Paris Announces Name and Details of New Nighttime Spectacular Using Main Street Projections
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Paris announced the name and details of “Disney Tales of Magic,” a new nighttime spectacular celebrating Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios stories coming in 2025. ‘Disney Tales of Magic’ Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris said the “innovative new spectacular” will blend “storytelling and cutting-edge technology to offer a truly …
Disney Treasure Arrives Home at Port Canaveral
Shannen Ace
The Disney Treasure cruise ship has arrived home at Port Canaveral, Florida, though it has one more stop before its maiden voyage begins next month. Disney Treasure Arrives at Port Canaveral We could see the new Disney Cruise Line ship in the distance this morning. The Treasure will set off on its maiden voyage from …
We Review All the New ‘Wicked’ Treats at Universal Orlando Resort
Brit Tuttle
Doughnuts, cookies, and cocktails, oh my! We feel wicked after trying all the new “Wicked” treats available throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Wicked Treats at Universal Orlando Resort Voodoo Doughnut Voodoo Doughnut in CityWalk offers two “Wicked” doughnuts. The Enchantingly Emerald Doughnut is inspired by Elphaba while the Perfectly Pink Doughnut is inspired by Glinda. Enchantingly …
Ariana Grande Begs Disney to Preserve Tower of Terror & More: Daily Recap (11/11/24)
Katie Francis
The lions that inspired the live action remake of “The Lion King” are retiring, Walt Disney World announced a refurbishment schedule for several resort hotels, and a packaging snafu led to the sale of Wicked dolls with a QR code that directed to adult content — all this and more in today’s daily recap for …
Talking Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Figurine Available at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
A talking Madame Leota figurine first released at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is now available at Walt Disney World. The Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Figurine – $199 The figurine depicts Madame Leota’s head in her crystal ball, seemingly floating above a high-backed chair. In front of her are light-up candles, a spell book, …
Universal Studios Japan Announces Ticket to Guarantee Entry to Donkey Kong Country and Passholder Previews
Katie Francis
With the announcement of the opening date for Donkey Kong Country, an expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, the resort has announced two special offers. One is a ticket to guarantee entry to the new land, and the other is a passholder preview opportunity. Universal Express Pass – Donkey Kong Special A …
New Holiday UOAP Magnet Featuring Gingy From ‘Shrek’ Coming Soon
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort revealed that the holiday UOAP magnet will feature Gingy, the gingerbread man from the “Shrek” series. New UOAP Magnet The magnet is red with “UOAP” spelled out in cookie designs and Gingy’s face. “Passholder” is along the bottom with one of Gingy’s famous gumdrop buttons as the “o.” The complimentary magnet will …
Paint the Night Parade Floats Return to Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Guests driving on the streets of Anaheim this weekend got treated to their own version of the Paint the Night Parade as the floats returned to Disneyland Resort. Paint the Night Floats Arrive at Disneyland Resort TikTok user @kikelyn shared the following video featuring some of the floats driving back onto Disneyland property, edited together …
FIRST LOOK Inside Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan
Katie Francis
In a special Nintendo Direct live stream, Shigeru Miyamoto took viewers on a tour inside Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan for the first real look at the new Super Nintendo World expansion. Donkey Kong Country The entrance tunnel transitions from the bricks of the Mushroom Kingdom to the stony architecture of Donkey Kong Country. …
BREAKING: New Opening Date Announced for Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan
Katie Francis
A new opening date has been announced for Donkey Kong Country, an expansion of Super Nintendo World, at Universal Studios Japan. Donkey Kong Country Donkey Kong Country will open on December 11, 2024. Universal Studios Japan will be the first to have Donkey Kong Country, but it will also be a part of Epic Universe …
New Fantasmic! Dining Package Announced for Disneyland
Andrew Iovino
A new Fantasmic! Dining Package is coming to Café Orleans at Disneyland Park on January 10, 2025, featuring a 3-course dining experience. The meal consists of three courses of the following: Currently, Fantasmic! dining packages at Disneyland Park are available at River Belle Terrace, Blue Bayou Restaurant, and Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. Depending on the …
2024 Merry Menagerie Merchandise Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Shannen Ace
New Merry Menagerie merchandise has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before the show returns to Discovery Island on November 12. 2024 Merry Menagerie Merchandise The plush penguin and polar bear puppets are returning from previous years but the Spirit Jersey, t-shirt, ornaments, and pins are new. Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The jersey is a deep …
New Heihei Straw Clip and ‘Moana 2’-Inspired Food Coming to Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Resort is celebrating the release of “Moana 2” this month with a new Heihei straw clip and other menu items. The film is in theaters on November 27 but the menu items will be available starting on November 15. ‘Moana 2’ Menu Items The Heihei Straw Clip will be available at various locations at …
Mattel Accidentally Puts Porn Website on Wicked Doll Packaging
Shannen Ace
Mattel accidentally printed the URL of a porn site on the packaging for their “Wicked” dolls. Wicked Dolls Website Error We previously reported on the Wicked dolls, along with other film merchandise, being available at Universal Orlando Resort. The misprint was discovered this past weekend and quickly went viral. The incorrect URL is found near …
New Christmas Hoodies, Stitch Merchandise, Kitchenwares, and More at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Another round of Christmas merchandise has arrived at the Emporium in Disneyland. We found sweaters, Stitch merch, decorations, and more. Many of these holiday items are also available from the Disney Store. Small Light-Up Ornament Decoration – $29.99 In our last holiday merchandise roundup, we found the medium and large light-up ornament decorations. We now …
‘Big Band Beat: A Special Treat’ Ending Performances at Tokyo Disney Resort in 2025
Brit Tuttle
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that performances of “Big Band Beat: A Special Treat” will end in 2025. ‘Big Band Beat: A Special Treat’ Ending Performances According to the Tokyo Disney Resort website, the show will no longer be presented after September 30, 2025. A new show for the Broadway Music Theatre at Tokyo DisneySea …