Disney Taps Ron Faris as VP of Global Marketing for Disney Consumer Products
Shannen Ace
Disney has hired Ron Faris as their new Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Disney Consumer Products, their merchandising division. Faris, who previously worked at Nike for nine years, will oversee global marketing strategies across regional and global licensing teams, as well as the games, publishing, and retail business. He reports to Disney Consumer …
Disneyland Announces Tinker Bell Meet and Greet Reopening Date After 9-Month Refurbishment
Shannen Ace
After a 9-month closure for refurbishments, the Tinker Bell meet and greet in Pixie Hollow at Disneyland Park will reopen this weekend. Tinker Bell Meet and Greet Reopening According to the Disneyland Park calendar on the Tinker Bell meet and greet page, the experience will be back on Sunday, June 29. Tink will meet from …
Renting Disney Vacation Club Points has Never been Easier!
Andrew Iovino
With so many changes coming to Walt Disney World nearly daily, including how Disney Vacation Club points can be rented and contracts resold, it can be challenging to keep track of everything! Thankfully, our friends at DVC Rental Store have created a comprehensive guide to renting. This guide, which can be read here, is the …
Full Menus (With Prices) for The Plastered Owl Bar at Epic Universe
Katie Francis
See the full menus for The Plastered Owl Bar in Celestial Park at Epic Universe. Location The Plastered Owl Bar shares a venue with The Oak & Star Tavern, located near the back of Celestial Park, near the portal to Dark Universe. It has indoor seating plus an exterior service window. Plastered Owl Bar Menus …
New Walt Disney World and Disney California Adventure Starbucks Mugs Available Online Featuring Closed and Soon-to-Close Attractions
Shannen Ace
New Starbucks mugs inspired by the four Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney California Adventure are available online from the Disney Store. Magic Kingdom Starbucks Mug – $24.99 The mugs are all white stoneware with an interior glaze and the Starbucks logo in black next to the handle. They are designed to be stackable …
Rizzo’s MuppetVision Mickey Costume, Figment Figure, and Fountain of Nations Water Displayed During Walt Disney Archives Presentation
Shannen Ace
The Walt Disney Archives showed off artifacts like a Figment figure and Rizzo’s Mickey Mouse costume during a presentation at Walt Disney World. Walt Disney Archives 55th Anniversary Event D23 hosted the Gold Members-exclusive event at AMC Dine-In Disney Springs 24 on June 22, celebrating 55 years of the Walt Disney Archives. The presentation delved …
New Savory Salad, Margaritas and More Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Brit Tuttle
New dishes and drinks have arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week, including a savory salad, an ice cream float, and alcoholic beverages. New Menu Items at Disney’s Hollywood Studios These new items were first announced by the official Disney Eats account on Instagram. At Rosie’s All-American Cafe is the new Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Elphaba and Glinda Meet and Greet Returns to Universal Studios Florida for Limited Time
Shannen Ace
Guests can once again meet Elphaba and Glinda from “Wicked” for a limited time at Universal Studios Florida. Elphaba and Glinda Meet and Greet The witches meet together in the foyer of Wicked: The Experience, near the entrance of Universal Studios Florida. They will be meeting from June 23 through August 10, but daily times …
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Vault Mickey & Maps Collection Available from Disney Store
Shannen Ace
Items from the Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Vault Mickey Mouse & Maps Collection are now available for purchase online from the Disney Store. Figural Ornament Set – $79.99 Six of these sculpted figures each represent a different land of Disneyland: The seventh figure is Mickey Mouse, in his retro tuxedo jacket, red pants, and yellow …
BREAKING: Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 34
Brit Tuttle
Another original house for Halloween Horror Nights 34 at Universal Studios Florida has been announced — Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters. Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters at Halloween Horror Nights 34 Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters at Halloween Horror Nights 34 Announced via X (formerly Twitter), Universal describes …
‘People Do Get Left Behind’ – Dean Fleischer Camp Defends Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Ending
Shannen Ace
“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” Except when they do, Dean Fleischer Camp says in his defense of the ending of the live-action “Lilo & Stitch.” Warning: Spoilers ahead for the live-action “Lilo & Stitch.” Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Director Responds to Criticism Variety asked Fleischer Camp, who directed the …
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gets One Extended Evening Hours Date This Summer
Shannen Ace
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been added to this summer’s calendar of extended evening hours, available to guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, or other select hotels. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours Extended evening hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are relatively rare, but select resort guests can enjoy an extra …
VIDEO: Guest Falls in Water at Living With the Land While Retrieving Their Dropped Phone
Shannen Ace
An EPCOT guest dropped their phone on Living With the Land, then fell in the water while trying to retrieve it. Guest Falls in Living With the Land Water, Runs Through Sand Watch the Video of the Guest on Living With the Land Living With the Land Epcot News Guest Falls in Living With the …
BREAKING: Walt Disney World Gets Updated Dining Reservation Search Tools
Shannen Ace
After launching for Disneyland Resort earlier this month, the updated dining reservation search is now available for Walt Disney World via the resort’s website and My Disney Experience app. Updated Walt Disney World Dining Reservation Search With the update, guests can now view a calendar of available dates when searching for dining at a specific …
‘Elio’ Suffers Worst Opening Weekend Ever for Disney-Pixar Film & More: Daily Recap (6/22/25)
Katie Francis
The light strips in World Celebration have been “fixed.” and Frollies Watermelon Ice Pops have replaced Olaf at select Disney World locations— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, June 22, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Tokyo Disney Resort Universal …
REVIEW: Don’t Let the Box Office Scare You Off — Pixar’s “Elio” Shoots for the Stars in an Emotional Ode to Sci-Fi
Katie Francis
Disney-Pixar’s newest animated feature film, “Elio,” opened in theaters and subsequently suffered the worst box office opening weekend the studio has seen. But is the movie actually bad? “Elio” Summary “Elio” opens up as we see how Elio (Yonas Kibreab) struggles to adapt to his life under the guardianship of his aunt Olga (Zoe Saldaña), …
Friendship Boat Transportation Returns Between Canada and Germany in EPCOT World Showcase
Jamie Rowland
Friendship Boat Transportation has returned to EPCOT World Showcase, running between Canada and Germany with an alternate route. World Showcase Friendship Boats There are four docks, a.k.a. Friendship Launches, on World Showcase Lagoon, as highlighted in the above map from My Disney Experience. At one time, guests could travel on Friendship Boats from Canada to …
REVIEW: Burgers and Street Corn Fries at Riverside Mill in Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Gretchen McDermid
We stopped by the Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside to try a few new menu items, including the Steakhouse Burger, Street Corn Fries, and more. Riverside Mill Food Court Review Riverside Mill Food Court is a counter service restaurant open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily at Disney’s …
‘Elio’ Suffers Worst Opening Weekend Ever for Disney-Pixar Film
Jamie Rowland
According to Forbes, “Elio” has suffered the worst opening weekend ever for a Disney-Pixar film. Elio Opening Weekend Elio Box Office Elio Opening Weekend Lower than Elemental Elio Movie Production Budget Elio Disney Marketing Efforts Upcoming Pixar Films Elio Opening Weekend Although “Elio” was expected to have a low opening weekend box office, reflecting the …
Windows & Additional A-Frame Cabins Added to Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World
Jamie Rowland
We spotted several new additions in our most recent construction update on the new Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World, Disney Lakeshore Lodge. Lakeshore Lodge Construction Just across the road from Tri-Circle-D Ranch, construction continues on the future Disney Lakeshore Lodge. From this angle, we can see the varying stages of construction on …
Full List of Merchandise (with Prices) at Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy at Epic Universe
Katie Francis
Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy in Super Nintendo World is the best place to find merchandise for Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and a love for all things banana. Read our full list of every item available at the store, along with pictures and prices. About Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy is an semi-outdoor …
Frollies Watermelon Ice Pop Replaces Olaf at Select Walt Disney World Locations
Gretchen McDermid
A recent change to the snack carts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has replaced the Olaf Frozen Lemonade Strawberry Bar with a new Frollies Watermelon Fruity Ice Pop. Olaf Replaced by New Watermelon Ice Pop In a recent change to several of the snack locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the previous Olaf Frozen Lemonade Strawberry Bar …
Lounge-Specific Coasters Arrive at GEO-82 in EPCOT
Jamie Rowland
A lounge-specific coaster is now available for guests ordering drinks at GEO-82 in EPCOT, though according to Cast Members, this isn’t the final design. GEO-82 Coaster While the new themed drink coaster arrived just a few days ago, they are already limited in quantity. According to Cast Members, this particular run of the new coaster …
Light Strips in EPCOT Pavement ‘Fixed’ with Metal Screws after Being Blocked as Tripping Hazard
Jamie Rowland
Several sections of the light-up pavement in EPCOT have now been screwed down to avoid them lifting up from the ground, making them a potential tripping hazard. Light Up Pavement ‘Fixed’ with Screws We previously reported that several sections of the light-up pavement of World Celebration in EPCOT were surrounded by stanchions. The stanchions, which blocked …
REVIEW: White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cookie Returns to Gideon’s Bakehouse for Final June Release
Jamie Rowland
For its final June weekly cookie release, Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs has brought back the White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Cookie. As with the previous weeks in June, the menu card for this month remains the same even though the weekly limited edition cookie has changed. This month’s character is Gilbert, a gilled creature …
New Character & Sign-Inspired Card Holders Available at Tokyo Disney Resort
Jamie Rowland
Two new card holders are now available at Tokyo Disney Resort. Guests of the resort can purchase these to carry an ID card or other card-shaped collectibles. Mickey Card Holder – ¥1,200 The first holder is a green and yellow framed badge topped with black and white stripes. Hanging from the silver lobster claw clasp …
New Character Sweatshirts Including Tigger, Marie, & More Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jamie Rowland
Four new character sweatshirts have arrived at Walt Disney World including Mickey, Marie, Daisy, and Tigger. Mickey Sweatshirt – $64.99 We found the first half of the collection at Creations Shop in EPCOT. The pastel yellow sweatshirt features a winking Mickey Mouse chenille appliqué and Walt Disney World logo. The Walt Disney World letters are …
Guests Deface ‘Tom Hearts Becky’ Painted Fence Just Days Before Tom Sawyer Island Closes Forever & More: Daily Recap (6/21/25)
Katie Francis
Roads near Disneyland were blocked by protesters yesterday, complimentary towels are now available to all guests at Walt Disney World water parks, and we reviewed the new version of the chocolate Baumkuchen at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s …
Universal Studios Japan Previews New ‘Minions’ Villain-Con Dave Popcorn Bucket and Bob Sipper
Gretchen McDermid
To celebrate the upcoming debut of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Japan, the park has posted pictures of a “Minions” Dave popcorn bucket and Bob sipper. Universal Studios Japan has announced the opening date of its Minion Park expansion. The expansion will include a version of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, which is the …
Details Revealed About Event-Wide Theme for Halloween Horror Nights 34
Katie Francis
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 – Universal Studios Orlando The Conservatory Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Merchandise At the spring/summer edition of Spooky Empire, a Central Florida convention centered around all things, well, spooky, members of the team behind Halloween Horror Nights 2025 hosted a panel to discuss this year’s upcoming event. Halloween Horror Nights 2025 – …
VIDEO: New Eiffel Tower Scene and Other Updates Debut at Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure
Katie Francis
The new, corrected Eiffel Tower scene has debuted at Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure, among other small updates. Soarin’ Around the World has been undergoing a phased refurbishment. The ride was completely closed from April 28 – May 2, and now the theaters are taking turns closing for the updates. This means …
Complimentary Towels Now Available For Use By All Guests at Walt Disney World Water Parks
Katie Francis
The complimentary towels are now available for use by all guests at the Walt Disney World water parks. Previously, the towels were only for resort hotel guests. WDWNT confirmed with Cast Members at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon that the towels are available for all guests there and at Blizzard Beach. Signs are posted to direct guests …
Everything We Know About The Disney Starlight Parade
Mike
With the debut of Magic Kingdom’s newest nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” drawing nearer, we have compiled a list of everything you need to know to be prepared during your visit. ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ Parade Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Disney Starlight Parade Showtimes Disney Starlight Parade …
REVIEW: New Version of Chocolate Baumkuchen Cake with Toppings Debuts in EPCOT
Gretchen McDermid
A new dessert at Connections Cafe in EPCOT is an updated version of the Chocolate Baumkuchen Cake offered at the nearby Starbucks location, but with some additional toppings. Chocolate Baumkuchen Cake – $6.49 With chocolate ganache and whipped cream A Baumkuchen Cake is a popular German dessert that is unique because it is poured onto …
Construction Walls Shifted, New Tiles Added to Main Street Train Station in Magic Kingdom
Gretchen McDermid
As the months-long refurbishment of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom continues, the construction walls that used to be on the left side have now been shifted to the right. The scrims that used to be hanging on the left side have also been partially removed. Main Street Train Station Refurbishment Update Construction walls …
Roads Near Disneyland Resort in Anaheim Blocked Last Night by Anti-ICE Protesters & Police
Gretchen McDermid
Guests traveling in the area near Disneyland Resort last night may have been forced to take alternate routes, as multiple roads Anaheim were blocked by protesters and police. Anaheim Roads Blocked by Protesters Near Disneyland Disneyland Anaheim News Anaheim Road Closures Near Disneyland Protesters Denied Access to Disneyland Resort Property Anaheim Roads Blocked by Protesters …
REVIEW: New Crispy Cheddar Melt Dog with Cilantro Garlic-Mayo at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Gretchen McDermid
Blue Ribbon Corn Dog at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has debuted a new menu item called the Crispy Cheddar Melt Dog, and we stopped by to see how it stacks up against the existing menu. Crispy Cheddar Melt Corn Dog – $15.50 Alternating cheddar cheese and beef hot dog, dipped in cornmeal batter and rolled in …
Both Courses of Winter Summerland Mini Golf Reopen Following Refurbishment at Walt Disney World
Gretchen McDermid
Following a two month refurbishment closure, both Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses have reopened at Walt Disney World. Winter Summerland Mini Golf As we first reported earlier this year, Winter Summerland Miniature Golf at Walt Disney World Resort was closed for two months as part of a scheduled refurbishment project. The closure began on April …
‘Ice Cold Hydraulics’ Sign Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Correct Spelling
Gretchen McDermid
The missing Ice Cold Hydraulics sign has returned once again to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this time with the name of the location spelled properly. Ice Cold Hydraulics Sign Spelled Correctly We have been following the story of the Ice Cold Hydraulics sign at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since June 11, which is when the sign first …
Guests Deface ‘Tom Hearts Becky’ Painted Fence Just Days Before Tom Sawyer Island Closes Forever
Gretchen McDermid
The “Tom (hearts) Becky” painted fence on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom is the latest park location to be defaced in what appears to be a new guest trend. Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement PHOTOS: Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement A Growing Trend? Tom Sawyer Island Permanent Closure Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement In …