Person Passes Away at Saratoga Springs Resort: Today’s Daily Recap for 11/8/25
Lauren Stracner
Disney Villains precede Mickey’s Upon a Christmastime Parade, The Perch lobby bar soft opens at the Grand Floridian, and Santa Claus is already greeting guests at Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, November 8, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily …
FIRST LOOK: Jollywood Nights 2025 Keepsake Ornament Exit Gift
Lauren Stracner
A special treat for guests of Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 is a keepsake ornament, given out as they exit the event. 2025 Jollywood Nights Keepsake Ornament As you leave, you’ll be handed a small deep teal velveteen drawstring bag. It’s patterned all over with metallic gold stars and ornaments, plus the Disney Jollywood Nights wordmark. …
Meet the BDX Droids in Galaxy’s Edge at Jollywood Nights
Lauren Stracner
Another surprise “meet and greet” at Jollywood Nights, the BDX Droids have returned to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World for Life Day! Meet a BDX Droid There are four BDX droids named Red, Grek, Oskar, and Besh, based on their main colors. They were last seen at Walt Disney World this summer …
Surprise Miguel Meet & Greet at Jollywood Nights
Lauren Stracner
Although the Jollywood Nights 2025 map only lists Miguel from Coco as a “character experience,” he was meeting and greeting guests at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle in Hollywood Studios. Miguel Meet & Greet at Jollywood Nights Miguel was previously announced as a new character who would be appearing in Holiday Fiesta en la Calle …
VIDEO: Updated “Glisten!” Skating Show Debuts at Jollywood Nights 2025
Lauren Stracner
The updated version of “Glisten!”, the “ice” skating show at Jollywood Nights, debuted tonight at Hollywood Studios. Glisten! Skating Show at Jollywood Nights 2025 “Glisten!” is an “ice” skating show performed in front of the Chinese Theater. We say “ice” because there’s no actual ice involved: the performers are actually skating on a synthetic polymer …
New Puffball Princess Pens Found at the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
If you’re looking to add a fairytale spin to the next letter you write, then you might like these new puffball-themed Princess pens we found at the Magic Kingdom. Princess Puffball Pens – $16.99 each There are four pens, each representing a different character. They are each sold separately. The Cinderella pen features artwork of …
REVIEW: Kermit & Miss Piggy Sundaes from Hollywood Scoops at Jollywood Nights 2025
Lauren Stracner
Disney Jollywood Nights is serving up a pair of Muppet ice cream sundaes in souvenir cups. Do they taste as sweet as they look? Miss Piggy & Kermit Sundaes at Jollywood Nights Each sundae is sold separately and comes with a souvenir cup featuring Kermit and Miss Piggy inside a stylized wreath. The Disney Jollywood …
Marvel & Her Universe Spider-Man Apparel at Downtown Disney
Jamie Rowland
New Marvel and Spider-Man apparel is now available in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Location We found the following items at Avengers Reserve in the Downtown Disney District. The store opened almost a year ago. Avengers Reserve is located next to the new D-Lander Shop, near the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage. The facade features …
Full List of 2025 Disney Jollywood Nights Character Meet and Greets
Lauren Stracner
Jollywood Nights 2025 has several new and returning characters this year! Check out our guide to where you can find them all. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge *NEW* Life Day Chewbacca For the first time, Chewbacca is meeting guests in his red Life Day ceremonial robe to commemorate the Wookiee holiday on November 17, which is …
Partysaurus Rex Meet & Greet at Disney Jollywood Nights
Lauren Stracner
Jollywood Nights can really get started now that Partysaurus Rex is here meeting guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Partysaurus Rex Meet and Greet Partysaurus Rex first debuted at Pixar Pier in California Adventure last month, and he’s now made his way to Walt Disney World for the holidays. This version of the costume is a …
We Celebrated Life Day with Chewbacca at Disney Jollywood Nights
Lauren Stracner
Chewbacca has arrived bedecked in his red robes to celebrate Life Day at Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World. Life Day Chewbacca Meet & Greet Chewbacca can be found in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He’s under the Millennium Falcon surrounded by cargo containers. He’s wearing his red velvet Life Day …
Person Passes Away at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Alice Kennedy
Earlier today, a person passed away at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Saratoga Springs Resort According to the X feed @wdwactivecrime, at 3:18pm ET today, a call was reported to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort as “Person Down.” It was later updated to a “Dead Person.” You can read the details from the X post below. Neither …
Santa Duffy Returns to Jollywood Nights in a New Location
Lauren Stracner
Santa Duffy is back at Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World, but he’s meeting guests in a new location for 2025. Santa Duffy at Jollywood Nights Unlike years prior, Santa Duffy is meeting Jollywood Nights guests this year at Walt Disney Presents. He’s actually meeting in the same space used during normal park hours for …
Bing Bong Meet & Greet at Disney Jollywood Nights
Lauren Stracner
Meet Riley’s part elephant/part dolphin/part cat imaginary cotton candy friend Bing Bong at Disney Jollywood Nights in Walt Disney World. Bing Bong Meet and Greet Bing Bong has been exclusively appearing at the Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort, but he’s making his first Florida parks appearance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Jollywood Nights. Bing …
Santa Claus Already Meeting During Park Hours at Hollywood Studios
Lauren Stracner
Although holidays at Walt Disney World don’t officially start until November 14, Santa Claus has already arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is greeting guests during park hours. Here’s when and where to find him! Santa Claus at Hollywood Studios Santa Claus has made himself at home in Walt Disney Presents this year! To find …
Full List (With Prices) of Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Merchandise
Lauren Stracner
We’re at the first Jollywood Nights of the 2025 season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’ve got a full list of all the exclusive event merchandise with prices. 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 …
Dark Universe Monsters Merchandise Creeps Into Universal Studios Hollywood
Shannen Ace
Dark Universe merchandise featuring Universal Monsters from Florida’s Epic Universe theme park has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. At Universal Studios Hollywood, we found all of this in the Universal Studio Store. At Epic Universe, it’s mostly in The Manor Storehouse. Frankenstein Merchandise Frankenstein’s Monster T-Shirt – $35 This is a black tee with a …
FIRST LOOK: Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 Map & Wristband
Lauren Stracner
The first Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 has kicked off at Walt Disney World and we have a first look at the complete event map. Jollywood Nights 2025 Wristband Pickup Disney Jollywood Nights is a separately-ticketed event that takes place on select nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Party guests can enter the park as early as …
Christmas Decorations Arrive on Main Street at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disneyland and now Main Street, U.S.A. is adorned for the holiday season. Main Street Decorations Each façade has garland trim and some have wreaths. The decorations are feature ornaments and bows. The garlands are across the edges of roofs, curving over windows, and attached to railings. …
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Holds Daytime Performance for ABC Holiday Special Filming at Walt Disney World
Alicia
Today, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade was performed at the Magic Kingdom instead of the Festival of Fantasy Parade. The special run of the Christmas parade was due to the filming of ABC’s 40th Anniversary Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Daytime Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade The parade kicked off around 2pm …
New Pizza Planet Lug Bag Arrives in the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
A new Pizza Planet Lug bag was found at the Magic Kingdom. The overall body of the bag is red, with white checkerboard accents. The Lug logo is found on the front, in red and black text. The bottom reads “Pizza Planet, Food & Fun Spaceport. Serving your local star cluster.” The logo is the …
Full List (with Prices) of 2025 Earl the Squirrel Christmas Merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort
Alice Kennedy
The holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort runs from November 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Here is a full list with prices of all the 2025 Earl the Squirrel Christmas merchandise you can find. We will continually update when new items appear. Apparel and Accessories Pullover Sweatshirt – $60 The white pullover sweatshirt has …
Disney Villains Parade Takes Place Before Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime at the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
Ahead of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, which is having a daytime performance at the Magic Kingdom today for filming, a small pre-parade took place with some of your favorite Disney Villains. Disney Villains Pre-Parade Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is having a rare daytime performance today for filming of ABC’s 40th Anniversary …
Mickey’s Christmas Carol Window Displays Return to Magic Kingdom for 2025 Season
Jamie Rowland
Scenes from Mickey’s Christmas Carol have returned to Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A. Emporium for the 2025 holiday season. Mickey’s Christmas Carol Window Displays Return Each of the six windows feature dioramas with three-dimensional figures and decorations recreating scenes from the animated film. Below the scenes are open books with the left page reading Mickey’s Christmas …
Bookings Now Available for New “Coco” and “Incredibles” Suites at Pixar Place Hotel
Alicia
Today, bookings opened for the new “Coco” and “The Incredibles”-themed suites at Pixar Place Hotel, located in Disneyland Resort. “Coco”-themed Suites The Coco Suite will feature Oaxacan-style architecture, terracotta tiling, Mexican artisan quilted and woven pieces, a fireplace, handcrafted wooden furniture, and hand-painted art. This suite takes inspiration from the film’s Riviera family hacienda, with …
REVIEW: Signature Drinks at The Perch Lobby Bar at the Grand Floridian Resort
Lauren Stracner
The Perch at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has soft opened and we were among the first to try the lobby bar’s signature drinks. Here are our thoughts. While The Perch doesn’t officially open until November 10, the Grand Floridian lobby bar soft opened for guests today with its full menu available. Florida 75 …
BREAKING: The Perch Lobby Bar at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Soft Opens
Lauren Stracner
The Perch at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the birdcage-styled lobby bar, has soft opened. The official opening is Monday, November 10. The Perch at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Inspired by the iconic birdcage that was previously in the lobby, The Perch features woodwork, stained glass, and brass accents with Victorian styling to …
Disney Cruise Line Shares First Look at Very Merrytime Merch and Beverages
Lauren Stracner
Disney Cruise Line has shared some of the seasonal merchandise and beverages available onboard during this year’s Very Merrytime cruises. Very Merrytime Merchandise & Drinks Disney Cruise Line posted the news on their Instagram page: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Cruise Line (@disneycruiseline) The caption reads: ‘Tis the season for …
Santa Sulley Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Walt Disney World
Lauren Stracner
After being announced on the Disney Parks account, the Santa Sulley bucket has already been spotted in Magic Kingdom. Santa Sulley Popcorn Bucket – $27 Disney Parks shared the seasonal bucket on their X account: The Santa Sulley bucket features Sulley from Monsters, Inc. wearing a Santa hat and carrying a sack filled with presents …
Mickey & Minnie Matching Wine Tumblers at Walt Disney World Resort
Katie Touzin
New insulated wine tumblers are available now available at Walt Disney World. Mickey Wine Tumbler – $27.99 Our reporters found these cute matching tumblers at Wilderness Lodge Mercantile. This first one is a teal metal with raised Mickey heads in a repeating pattern around the entire tumbler. The tumbler comes with a clear lid that …
First Night Of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 In Today’s Daily Recap for 11/7/25
Lauren Stracner
Over 700 flights are canceled, including ones to and from MCO, Earl of Sandwich shutters its permanent Disneyland locations, and we’ve got all the Very Merry party merch — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, November 7, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily …
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025
Mike
The night sky sparkles with festive magic during Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, which is part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025. This year’s show takes place at 10:00 p.m. during this separately ticketed holiday event. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select evenings from November 7 through December …
All the Character Meet and Greets at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025
Lauren Stracner
Want to meet all the characters appearing at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Here’s a complete list of the character meet and greets for 2025. Main Street, U.S.A. Gingerbread You can meet a cute gingerbread man from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade along the entrance trail where you receive your complimentary ornament and treat. …
All 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Complimentary Cookies & Drinks, Plus Where to Find Them
Lauren Stracner
It wouldn’t be Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party without free cookies and drinks. Here are all the cookies and drinks available this year! Allergy-friendly cookies are available upon request at each location. Tortuga Tavern Hot Cocoa Cookie & Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Gaston’s Tavern Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie & Eggnog Fantasyland Railroad Station Snowman-Shaped …
Share Good Tidings with Holiday Cards From Lovepop
Jamie Rowland
There are several new 3D holiday cards available at Lovepop in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Check them out below! Lovepop is a unique store in Downtown Disney that offers 3D paper art and greeting cards, including some Disney designs. The shop is located near the center of the Downtown Disney District, right between …
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025
Mike
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade returns to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2025. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed holiday event, the parade runs twice nightly at 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade 2025 Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade starts in Frontierland, next to …
Starbucks Fair Isle Collection Now Available Online
Jamie Rowland
The popular Starbucks x Disney Parks Fair Isle Holiday Collection is now available online from the Disney Store. Disneyland Holiday Fair Isle 24 oz. Starbucks Travel Tumbler with Straw – $34.99 The sparkling double-walled design features a red glittering layer with a festive Fair Isle pattern on top incorporating Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. The coordinating green …
Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is Transformed for Christmas 2025
Shannen Ace
Season’s speedings from Cars Land! Haul-O-Ween is over and the Haul-idays have begun. Radiator Springs is decked out with Christmas lights and unique decorations, so let’s take a drive through it at night. Christmas in Cars Land At the land’s main entrance is a snowman car wearing a black top hat and orange traffic cone …
New Winter Blue Minnie Ear Headband Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Alicia
Sleeping Beauty Castle is officially covered in snow at Disneyland Resort, so it’s fitting the “winter blue” Minnie ear headband arrives just a day later. Winter Blue Ear Headband – $36.99 These ears were originally up for pre-order on the Disney Store website on October 22, but this is the first time we’re seeing them …
Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Stage Show at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025
Mike
Join Mickey, Minnie, and all their friends for the cheeriest time of year with Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, a stage show at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration As part of the separately ticketed holiday event, the show is performed four times per night at 7:40 p.m., 9:25 p.m., …