Lobby Refurbishment, Repainting, and Room Renovations Underway at Disney’s All-Star Resorts
Matthew Soberman
There’s been a flurry of refurbishments at Disney’s All-Star Resorts lately, so we thought we’d take a tour around them and see what’s been happing. Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Lobby Much of the check-in desk in the lobby remains closed off and behind construction walls for the moment. The concierge desk remains open to assist …
Florida Man with Loaded Gun Caught Trying to Open Car Doors in Magic Kingdom Parking Lot
Tom Corless
A man roaming the Magic Kingdom parking lot for about 10 minutes tried to gain entry into more than a dozen vehicles this summer. He was confronted later by law enforcement who discovered the man had a loaded gun with him, according to a newly released Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. The man, Jordan Brown, 28, …
Haunted Mansion 2nd Edition Tiki Mug Coming to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel
Tom Corless
On Friday, October 28, 2022, the 2nd Edition Haunted Mansion Gargoyle Tiki Mug will be available at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar via mobile order through the Disneyland app for a limited time. The retail price of the mug (with no drink) is $85. The mug will be available via Mobile Order. You can pick …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 10/18/22 (Halloween Becomes Christmas, Snow on the Castle, MagicBand Prep, and More)
Charly Shelton
Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to check in on what is new around the resort and we want you to come along. So join us for this most recent photo report from both parks. Downtown Disney We started off in Downtown Disney to get this week’s new …
NEW Light-Up Groot Plush, Marvel Ornaments, and Holiday Pin at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Celebrate the holidays with Marvel characters this year thanks to new merchandise from Disneyland Resort. Light-Up Baby Groot Plush – $26.99 This version of Baby Groot was featured on merchandise last year, but the plush itself has only arrived recently. It arrived at Walt Disney World earlier this year. Groot is covered in green ribbon …
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to Direct Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars Movie
Matthew Soberman
Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars movie has found its director in “Ms. Marvel’s” Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, according to Deadline‘s Justin Kroll. While no formal announcement of the film has been made yet, Lindelof’s project, which he will co-write, was rumored to be in development back in March. Sources told Deadline that while the project is still being …
New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ Alex and Ani Bracelet Now Available
Matthew Soberman
Even though we’re in the home stretch of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, there’s still new merchandise to be found, and the latest is a new bracelet from Alex and Ani! “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” Alex and Ani Bracelet – $54.99 The bracelet consists of a gold chain with a special charm to …
National Geographic Merchandise Now Available at Disneyland
Eric Morton
Earlier this week we visited the new National Geographic store, which replaced the WonderGround Gallery, inside the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. Now National Geographic merchandise has reached the World of Disney store at Disneyland Resort. Let’s take a look! More information on the National Geographic Society can be found by …
runDisney Instituting Virtual Queue for Merchandise During 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Matthew Soberman
To help alleviate crowds during 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney will institute a virtual queue for merchandise. From runDisney: The countdown is on to the start of the runDisney race season and as participants gear up for the 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by Shokz, we’re excited …
‘Black Panther’ Heart-Shaped Herb Artificial Plant Now Available at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
You may not be able to gain the power of the Black Panther, but the heart-shaped herb can bring a little bit of Wakanda into your home with a new artificial plant at Walt Disney World! Heart-Shaped Herb Artificial Plant – $24.99 The purple plant comes in a pot themed to the iconic superhero. The …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 10/19/22 (MagicBand+ Comes to Disneyland)
Charly Shelton
Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to get our new MagicBand+, which debuted today for Magic Key holders, Disney Vacation Club members and Cast Members. We stopped in to Downtown Disney to pick up our band, and then headed into Disney California Adventure to try it out. So …
New ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts and Hogsmeade Ornaments Arrive at Universal Orlando Resort
Eric Morton
The holiday season is right around the corner, and now Harry Potter fans can add some magic to their decor with some new ornaments! Hogwarts Castle Ornament — $30.00 This ornament is a bronzed replica of the Hogwarts Castle. The top of the ornament features a loop that a carabiner is hooked to, along with …
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to Fly Over the Magic Kingdom October 27
Matthew Soberman
To mark National Veterans and Military Families Month, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over the Magic Kingdom on Thursday, October 27. The flyover is expected to take place around 9:30 AM., when they’ll make two passes over the park that culminates when they break off and accelerate, giving the appearance of fireworks. This …
FIRST LOOK: Annual Passholder Exclusive Popcorn Bucket Coming to Walt Disney World Tomorrow
Matthew Soberman
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can purchase a new exclusive popcorn bucket at the theme parks and Disney Springs beginning tomorrow, October 25. The yellow popcorn bucket has the classic Walt Disney World wordmark on a golden yellow background, which features a pattern of Mickey Mouse as he appears in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway …
New EPCOT 40 Ornaments Featuring Figment, Spaceship Earth and World Showcase Now Available
Matthew Soberman
The EPCOT 40 celebration continues with a new quartet of ornaments now available at Creations Shop! First up are three new acrylic ornaments that show off some of EPCOT’s most defining features: the architecture of World Showcase, and that icon of imagination, Figment. EPCOT 40 World Showcase Acrylic Ornament – $19.99 Stylized art of the …
Walt Disney World Offering Discounted Hotel Rooms to Annual Passholders in Early 2023
Shannen Ace
Annual Passholders can now book a discounted room at select Walt Disney World resort hotels for early 2023. Annual Passholders can save between 10% and 25% on rooms for stays most nights from January 2, 2023, through April 30, 2023. From January 2 through February 28, discounts are available for most Sunday-Thursday nights, and most …
Reservations Open for Holiday Sleigh Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Matthew Soberman
Holiday sleigh rides are back at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, and guests can book their yuletide journey now. The 25-minutes sleigh rides cost $75.00, and each sleigh can hold up to four adults, or two adults and three small children. They depart from the Tri-Circle-D Ranch, and are available from December 1st through …
New Jack Skellington, Disney Princess, and More Ornaments at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Start planning your Christmas tree now. New ornaments inspired by Disney Princesses, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and more arrived at Disneyland Resort this week. We found most of these in Plaza Point. Disney Princess Ornament Set – $29.99 These ornament sets vary from package to package. Different combinations of princess-inspired ornaments were in each box. …
New Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Monorail, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror & More MagicBand+ Designs Now Available for Resort Guest Pre-Arrival Orders
Matthew Soberman
Several new MagicBand+ designs are now available for resort pre-arrival featuring some beloved sights around Walt Disney World. Monorail MagicBand+ This gray MagicBand+ shows the Walt Disney World Monorail among the clouds. The center puck features a blue monorail window with a white Mickey Mouse head above a yellow stripe. Disney’s Hollywood Studios MagicBand+ Wear …
Candlelight Processional Dining Package To Be Offered at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall During the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Matthew Soberman
Guests can enjoy a traditional Norwegian meal at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall before taking in the Candlelight Processional during the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The restaurant, which is set to reopen at the Norway Pavilion on November 4, has been added to the lineup of locations offering the Candlelight Processional Dining Package. …
Cast Members Chase Guest Around Parade Float at Disneyland Paris
Matthew Soberman
Cast Members were seen giving chase to a child running around a parade float at Disneyland Paris in a new video proving popular on Twitter. Twitter user Adri Dlp posted video of the incident on Saturday, which shows a child running full speed around a float from Mickey’s Halloween Celebration. The post has garnered nearly …
New Corkcicle Bottle From Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Shannen Ace
A new Corkcicle bottle is available from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World. The bottle is available in Wilderness Lodge Mercantile. Wilderness Lodge Corkcicle Bottle – $49.99 The bottle has a wood grain pattern. The Disney’s Wilderness Lodge logo with a pine tree is printed on one side. The Corkcicle logo is in white …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 10/22/2022 (Minnie Mouse Kate Spade Collection, New BaubleBar Jewelry, ‘Encanto’ Casita Musical Figure, & More)
Maddy
Royal Greetings, and welcome to Magic Kingdom! We’re out and about finding new merchandise, checking on construction, and much more. So follow along to see everything we found on this gorgeous Florida fall day in today’s photo report. Main Street, U.S.A. is feeling a little crowded this morning, but we won’t let that get us …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/20/22 (Cool Wash Becomes Refreshment Station, CommuniCore Structures Take Shape, Creature Stall Keychains, & More)
KaylaP
Good morning from a chilly EPCOT! We’re making our way around the park before heading over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We have a big day ahead of us so let’s get started! We started our day in Creations to do a little shopping! There is a bright new Figment sweater available to match the fun …
NEW Marvel Logo Apparel Collection and Spider-Man Merch Available at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
A new collection of Marvel logo apparel has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found most of this red, black, and gray collection at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. Marvel Cardigan – $69.99 The cardigan is gray with red edges. Patches inside the apparel read “Est Oct 1939. The cardigan has red elbow patches. …
NEW Polka-Dot Minnie Mouse Loungefly Mini Backpack at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
A new Minnie Mouse Loungefly mini backpack is available at Walt Disney World. We found it in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. Minnie Mouse Loungefly – $85 The bag is black with white polka-dots. The top of Minnie’s face, complete with red bow, is on the front pocket. The bag has two black mouse ears …
Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Drawstring Purse Available at Walt Disney World
Chuck Mirarchi
This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Drawstring Bag – $298.00 Reminiscent of steamer trunks from days gone by, the design of this Dooney & Bourke Drawstring Bag is now available at the Walt Disney World Resort. We found this gorgeous bag at BouTiki at …
NEW Pixar Holiday Spirit Jersey and Keychain Set at Disneyland
Shannen Ace
Celebrate the holidays with a new Pixar Spirit Jersey and keychain set, now available at Disneyland Resort. Pixar Holiday Spirit Jersey – $89.99 The Spirit Jersey is white with a red check pattern on the bottom. A Mike Wazowski wreath is on the front. Along the back are more holiday items inspired by Pixar characters. …
WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disneyland Magicband+ Previews, Everything We Know About Fantasmic’s Return, and More Holiday Updates!
Rob Whiteside
Join us live tonight, Sunday, October 23rd, now at 9:00 p.m. ET or watch ParksCenter anytime on our new home, WDWNT.TV. We finally have an actual date for the long-awaited return of Fantasmic at Disney’s Holywood Studios! Each week, we cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top …
Firework Tests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Announced to Resort Guests
Tom Corless
Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels located in the EPCOT Resort Area should be aware that overnight fireworks and rehearsal activities are planned to take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios tonight, as well as Wednesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 28, from approximately 11-11:30 p.m. Resort Guests staying at any of the hotels …
New Pink Polka-Dot Starbucks Tumbler at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
A new pink polka-dot Starbucks tumbler, matching the new fluffy pink Spirit Jersey, is available at Disneyland Resort. Pink Polka-Dot Starbucks Tumbler Cup – $29.99 The cup was on display in World of Disney, but they were actually sold out. It was available for purchase in Disney Clothiers inside Disneyland Park. It’s a shiny pink …
Chef Mickey’s Phone Cases, Ornament, and More Now Available at MaDe Kiosks
Katie Francis
Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is now the star of phone cases, an ornament, and a magnet. You can pick and personalize these at the MaDe kiosk in Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom. Phone Cases – $29.99 You can choose from three different phone case designs. This phone case features Chef Donald, …
NEW ’Merry Grinchmas’ Spirit Jersey Arrives at Universal’s Islands Of Adventure
Maddy
The holidays are fast approaching, and we’re ready to celebrate. And just in time, a new Grinchmas Spirit Jersey was found at the Mulberry Street Store in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. “Merry Grinchmas” Spirit Jersey – $75 The front has a small, smiling Grinch in the center of a wreath. The back reads “Merry Grinchmas,” …
Star Wars Holiday Spirit Jersey Sweaters, Droid Factory Advent Calendar, and More Available at Walt Disney World
Katie Francis
Merry and bright suns! Star Wars holiday merchandise is now available at Walt Disney World, including a Spirit Jersey sweater, a Droid Factory advent calendar, and more. We found everything below in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars Holiday Ewok Spirit Jersey Zip-up Sweater – $129.99 This sweat has blocks of green and …
Merchandise Roundup 10/23/22: Disney Princess Hair Accessories, ‘Encanto’ Mug, A113 Pixar Pins, ‘Strange World’ Hat, and More
Katie Francis
Welcome to the merchandise roundup! Each week brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. This week we visited Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and some resort hotels, let’s look at our discoveries! Sorcerer Mickey PopSockets PopGrip – $21.99 In the …
NEW ‘Cars on the Road’ Merchandise at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
New youth apparel and more merchandise for “Cars on the Road,” a new Disney+ series, has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found this collection in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Youth “Cars on the Road” Bomber Jacket – $69.99 This brown-orange bomber jacket has a white faux fur collar. It features a Dino …
PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Hollywood 10/20/22 (Christmas Decorations & Halloween Atmosphere, Peach’s Castle Arrives, In Memoriam of Robbie Coltrane, and More)
Charly Shelton
Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to check in on everything as Halloween fades into the holidays. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. CityWalk Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen is coming along nicely, with …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up, Site Clearing Begins for NEW Space Mountain Ride at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Back in April, it was announced that Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland would be completely demolished and rebuilt with a scheduled opening date of 2027. But even now two years ahead of its scheduled closure, it seems site work is already beginning behind the current Space Mountain structure. As has been happening for quite some …
Disney Releases First Look at Anna & Elsa Figures in Blizzard Beach
Matthew Soberman
Disney’s Blizzard Beach will have plenty of “Frozen”-inspired fun when it reopens November 13, and we’ve received a first look at the Anna and Elsa figures coming to the water park! The figures, found in the Tike’s Peak kids’ area, depict a young Anna and Elsa playing in a snow castle, surrounded by Snowgies. They …