Grinchmas Arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood
Shannen Ace
Universal Plaza at Universal Studios Hollywood has been transformed into Whoville from How The Grinch Stole Christmas with “Grinchmas” decorations. During the holiday season, guests can enjoy character meet and greets, story time with Cindy Lou Who, a tree lighting ceremony, and more Grinchmas offerings. Grinchmas Decorations & Entertainment Decorations around the edge of the …
Magic Kingdom Park Pass Reservations Fully Booked on Christmas
Shannen Ace
Magic Kingdom park passes are no longer available for any tickets on Christmas day (December 25, 2025) and the week through New Year’s Eve is fully booked for standard theme park tickets. Magic Kingdom Christmas Park Passes According to the theme park reservation availability calendar, Magic Kingdom is fully booked for standard theme park tickets …
New Shimmer Aristocats Wishables Plush at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
A new series of Disney Wishables plush is inspired by The Aristocats (1970), in honor of the film’s 55th anniversary. These are “shimmer” Wishables, which means they have a sparkly exterior. The Aristocats Shimmer Wishables Plush – $17.99 Each box contains one of five possible plush. Each plush is approximately 5″ tall. The five possible …
Walt Disney World Pin Tuesday: New Holiday House Set and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Pins
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World has a new series of pins featuring Lilo and Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, and more characters preparing for Christmas, plus the latest “Dining with Disney” pin inspired by Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant. Limited Edition “Making Merry Memories” Holiday House Pin Set – $110 There are five pins in this holiday set each …
Save $100 With Disney+ and Hulu 2025 Black Friday Deal
Shannen Ace
Fans can save almost $100 per year ($8/month) on Disney+ and Hulu with a Black Friday deal now available. Disney+ and Hulu Black Friday Deal With the Black Friday discount, the Disney+ and Hulu bundle would be $4.99 per month for 12 months instead of $12.99 per month. The Disney+ and Hulu premium bundle is …
New Zootopia: Better Zoogether Pandora Charm at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
A new Pandora charm is inspired by Zootopia: Better Zoogether, the new show in the Tree of Life theater that opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this month. We found the charm at the Pandora counter in Island Mercantile. Zootopia: Better Zoogether Charm by Pandora – $100 This is a standard circular slider charm by Pandora. …
“Living” Animatronic Olaf Coming to World of Frozen Lands in Today’s Daily Recap for 11/24/2025
Lauren Stracner
The opening dates for World of Frozen and Disney Adventure World, a preview of a new nighttime spectacular with drones, and Miss Piggy gets “arrested” — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, November 24, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for …
Passholder-Exclusive Figment Cup & Drink Coming to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2025
Shannen Ace
A new Passholder-exclusive EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays cup will be available at Walt Disney World this year. It comes with the a Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy, which appears to be the same drink included with last year’s souvenir Passholder cup. Passholder Festival of the Holidays Cup The Passholder cup features an image of …
Bounty Hunter Nesting Dolls, Loth Cat, Hera and Sabine Dolls at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Shannen Ace
The Black Spire Outpost Market in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland has some new wares. A new Loth Cat figure is available from Creature Stall, while Toydarian Toymaker has Hera and Sabine plush, and bounty hunter nesting dolls. Loth Cat – $99.99 The Loth Cat figure is based on the design from Star Wars …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses Returns to EPCOT for 2025 Holiday Season
Lauren Stracner
The Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses holiday overlay has returned to EPCOT ahead of the park’s official 2025 holiday events. Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses Part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, Glimmering Greenhouses brings holiday decorations and sparkling lights to the greenhouses of Living with the Land, a …
Hollywood & Dine at Universal Studios Hollywood Gets Grinchmas Overlay
Amanda Finn
Some locations get all decked out for the holidays, but at Hollywood and Dine at Universal Studios Hollywood, things get all Grinched out. Check out this year’s Grinchmas overlay at this happening Who hang. The restaurant’s entryway sign features pine boughs and bright red poinsettia flowers at the top and bottom. Both sides of the …
Long-Rumored Avatar Land Possibly Hinted at for Disneyland Paris
Lauren Stracner
A diagram shared by Disney of the infrastructure behind (and below) its new Cascade of Lights show in Disney Adventure World hints at a possible new Avatar land for the evolving park. Possible New Land Named in Cascade of Lights Diagram Disney Cascade of Lights is the nighttime spectacular that will take place in Adventure …
FIRST LOOK: Tour Inside Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, A Disney Princess Retreat at Disneyland Paris
Amanda Finn
A new Disney princess-centered restaurant is coming to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. Regal View Restaurant & Lounge offers guests a royal dining experience alongside some of their favorite Disney princesses. WDW News Today received a first look at this new space, which is located along Adventure Way Promenade. We were taken on a …
Boat Show Revealed for World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris, Will Have New Song from Frozen Composers
Lauren Stracner
The upcoming World of Frozen in Disney Adventure World will have a boat show with a new original song from the original Frozen composers as part of the land’s entertainment. World of Frozen Boat Show In World of Frozen, the village of Arendelle is celebrating the Snowflower Festival, and the boat parade featuring characters, dancers, …
Disney Adventure World Preview Days Announced for Disneyland Pass Members
Lauren Stracner
Disneyland Paris has announced Disney Adventure World preview days for Disneyland Pass members. Disneyland Pass Previews for Disney Adventure World The news was shared on the official Disneyland Pass Instagram account: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disneyland Pass by Disneyland Paris (@disneylandpassdlp) The English-language caption reads: Disneyland Pass members, get ready …
Grand Opening Merchandise Line Announced for World of Frozen
Shannen Ace
During a media event, WDWNT got to check out the merchandise that will be available at World of Frozen, which opens in Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris next year. Walt Disney Studios Park will be renamed Disney Adventure World when the land opens. World of Frozen Merchandise Visitors to World of Frozen will be …
First Look Inside the New World of Frozen at Disneyland Adventure World
Amanda Finn
Although it is officially set to open in the spring of 2026, WDW News Today was among the first to get a look inside the new World of Frozen area at Disneyland Paris. First Look Inside Arendelle at Disney Adventure World The World of Frozen transports you to the Norwegian-inspired Kingdom of Arendelle, where Anna …
Guests Can Adopt a Baby Troll at World of Frozen in Disney Adventure World
Shannen Ace
When World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World opens next year, guests will be able to adopt Rúna the baby troll. Rúna Baby Troll Toy This toy will be available via a unique experience at the Fjord View Shop next to Arendelle Bay. After a meeting ceremony, guests will take home their interactive Rúna who …
FIRST LOOK: Inside the Rapunzel Tangled Spin Ride at Disney Adventure World
Shannen Ace
In addition to World of Frozen, the expansion of Disney Adventure World (currently Walt Disney Studios Park) at Disneyland Paris will include a brand new Tangled-inspired ride. Raiponce Tangled Spin has guests ride spinning gondolas underneath a lantern-filled sky. Raiponce Tangled Spin The family attraction will be on Adventure Way. The sculpted gondolas have wood-style …
BREAKING: Disney Cascade of Lights Nighttime Show Announced with Revolutionary New Air & Sea Drones
Amanda Finn
In 2026, the new Adventure Bay area at Disneyland Paris will debut new attractions and a new nighttime spectacular: Disney Cascade of Lights. WDW News Today got a first look at what this new show will look like. Disney Cascade of Lights In its first-ever nighttime spectacular, Adventure Bay in Disney Adventure World (the soon-to-be …
World of Frozen, Disney Adventure World Opening Date Announced
Lauren Stracner
At a major press event on Monday, November 24, 2025, Disneyland Paris has announced the much anticipated opening date for the World of Frozen land, as well as when Walt Disney Studios Park will officially be rebranded as Disney Adventure World. World of Frozen and Disney Adventure World Opening Date World of Frozen and the …
Meet Officer Clawhauser at Disneyland Resort For a Limited Time
Amanda Finn
Ready to meet a cuddly new pal? Officer Clawhauser is now on duty as a meet and greet character at Disneyland Resort. Meet Clawhauser The adorable dancemaster Officer Benjamin Clawhauser is always up for some hugs! Just ahead of the Zootopia 2 premiere on November 26, guests can meet Clawhauser at Disney California Adventure Park …
New Cast Member Costumes at The Land Pavilion
Amanda Finn
Cast members at The Land Pavilion in EPCOT are sporting some new costumes, and park fans might notice something very familiar about them. The Land Pavilion Costumes The new costumes include tan/brown slacks and a green button-down t-shirt. It appears that both Pavilion and Living with the Land cast members are wearing the new duds. …
How Disney Uses AI to Teach Robots
Shannen Ace
The new Research & Development episode of We Call It Imagineering showcases how Imagineers use artificial intelligence (AI) to create advanced robots, bringing various characters to life. Disney Robots Using AI to Learn Imagineers demonstrated the technology using a walking robot that they have previously shared videos of. Imagineers use reinforcement learning to train robots. …
Imagineers Brought Fantastic 4’s HERBIE to Life in Just Three Months
Shannen Ace
As described in the newest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney brought HERBIE from The Fantastic Four: First Steps from concept to real-life robot in just three months. HERBIE Robot First Steps director Matt Shakman changed the design of HERBIE (Humanoid Experimental Robot, B-type, Integrated Electronics) from the floating robot seen in the comics …
Disney Research Unveils Aquatic Robotics, Possibly Sea Creatures for New Avatar Land
Tom Corless
In the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney Research Imagineers revealed prototypes of aquatic robotics, which open up a number of possibilities for the new Avatar themed land on the horizon for Disney California Adventure. Aquatic Robots One prototype is directly inspired by the Ilu a.k.a. jiaolong or sirens, plesiosaur-like creatures that heavily …
Disney Partnering with Meta to Put Virtual Theme Park Guide In Your Ear Via Smart Glasses
Tom Corless
Revealed in the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering on YouTube, Disney is leveraging their partnership with Meta to use smart glasses for both guest-facing and behind-the scenes applications in their theme parks. Meta Glasses at Disney Parks As for how guests will utilize their smart glasses in the parks, Disney envisions the device …
Self-Walking, “Living” Animatronic Olaf Coming to Both World of Frozen Lands
Tom Corless
As previewed in the teaser to the latest episode of We Call It Imagineering, Disney has unveiled a self-walking, living character of Olaf the snowman from Frozen, all brought to life through cutting-edge animatronics technology. New Olaf Animatronic The Olaf living character is the latest entry in the now decades-long history of walk-around robotics characters …
Festival of the Holidays Decor Has Arrived at EPCOT
Amanda Finn
It’s starting to look a lot like the holidays over at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look at the Festival of the Holidays decor we spotted this morning around the park. Festival Signage As you enter the park, you’ll see a vibrant display featuring holiday foliage, such as poinsettia plants, and …
Miss Piggy ‘Arrested’ at Sabrina Carpenter Concert
Shannen Ace
Miss Piggy of the Muppets was the audience member “arrested for being too hot” at the final show of Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour. Miss Piggy Arrested by Sabrina Carpenter Miss Piggy appeared along with Muppet security guard Bobo the Bear during the November 23, 2025 concert in Los Angeles. At every concert during …
Loth Cat and More Come to Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World
Katie Touzin
There’s new Star Wars merchandise at Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios: one to wear and one you’ll potentially pounce at the chance to get. Youth Empire Shirt – $31.99 This shirt has a white and black tie-died design. The rest of the shirt has three Imperial Stormtrooper helmets surrounded by the rest of the design. …
Holiday Decor Lands at Port Orleans – Riverside in Walt Disney World
Lauren Stracner
Holiday decorations continue to appear around the hotels of the Walt Disney World Resort. We noticed that Port Orleans – Riverside recently received its tree and garland in the lobby. Port Orleans – Riverside Holiday Decor Located at the center of the lobby’s star-shaped flooring, the Christmas tree is surrounded by old-fashioned steamer trunks and …
Passenger Jumps Overboard from Disney Wonder Cruise Ship in Today’s Daily Recap for 11/23/2025
Lauren Stracner
An electrical fire shuts down the Walt Disney World resort monorail, Wilderness Lodge has a new merchandise collection, and we get our first glimpse of a roaming Olaf animatronic — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, November 23, 2025. That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks …
Kia Reveals New Disney, Pixar, and Marvel Display Themes, Among Others
Amanda Finn
Kia announced that it will offer dozens of new digital display themes for its compatible vehicles, featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. New Display Themes By 2026, 30 new digital display themes will be launched for Kia’s compatible vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC). The themes …
More Paneling Added at Disney Lakeshore Lodge
Katie Touzin
Paneling and more support frames are popping up left and right as Lakeshore Lodge continues to take shape at Walt Disney World. Resort Entrance The main entrance of the resort has more paneling added to the top of it. More frames for awnings have been added to the main building, above the guest rooms. A-Frame …
Fantasyland Castle Holiday Collection Available Online at Disney Store
Lauren Stracner
If you’re dreaming of a pink Christmas, Disney Store has a full line of Fantasyland Castle apparel for your holiday wardrobe. Fantasyland Castle Holiday Mesh Skort for Women – $44.99 (Pre-Order) This bubblegum pink elastic-waist skort features a mesh top skirt printed with darker pink bows, Mickey snowflakes, and stars. Attached underneath are pink athletic …
Clawhauser Animatronic Already Down at Zootopia: Better Zoogether! in Walt Disney World
Lauren Stracner
A little over two weeks after officially opening, Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’s main animatronic is already down. Zootopia: Better Zoogether Clawhauser B-Mode Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially opened to guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7. On November 23, our reporter let us know that the Officer Clawhauser audio-animatronic, which plays a major role in the …
Watch Mickey Mouse Conduct the Bellagio Fountains at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Lauren Stracner
ESPN has shared the full performance of Mickey Mouse creating real-life PhilharMagic with the Bellagio fountains as part of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Mickey Conducts the Bellagio Fountains ESPN shared the three-minute performance on its X account: The caption reads: UNREAL 🤩 Mickey Mouse led the Bellagio Fountain Show 🔥 Mickey, dressed …
Resort Monorail Now Running Following Fire, Guests Advised to Take Boat Transportation at Walt Disney World
Lauren Stracner
After being shut down most of the day due to an electrical fire, the Walt Disney World resort monorail reopened to guests in the late afternoon. However, Cast Members were still advising guests to take boat transportation instead of the monorail. Resort Monorail Reopened After Fire As of 4:25pm ET, our reporter let us know …
Artist Spotlight Disney Pin Release and Signing with Product Designer Jes Willis in Walt Disney World
Lauren Stracner
Disney Pins Senior Manager of Product Design Jes Willis has shared that she will be doing an artist signing at EPCOT on December 2, along with exclusive pin releases both in the parks and online. Jes Willis Artist Signing and Artist Spotlight Pin Release Willis shared the news on her personal Instagram account: View this …