VIDEO & COMPLETE GUIDE to New Harry Potter 2nd Generation Interactive Wand Spell Locations, Effects, and More at Universal Orlando
Gretchen McDermid
Alongside the debut of the second generation interactive wands at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort, the parks have debuted five new interactive spell locations and upgraded the effects at several existing locations. About Interactive Spells The interactive spell locations in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure allow guests …
Scrim Removed From Red’s Community Garden in Cars Land
Jamie Rowland
The entrance to Red’s Community Garden is now open once again after a short refurbishment. However, the scrim may have been removed a little bit too early as a wet substance (likely paint or sealant) was still visible shortly after the entrance was uncovered. Red’s Community Garden has had a bumpy start. Only a week …
REVIEW: Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cookie Returns to Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs
Gretchen McDermid
Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs has announced their cookie flavor for the month of March, alongside some new menu art. Gideon’s Bakehouse March 2025 Menu The menu for March 2025 is bright yellow and introduces a new character to the Gideon’s universe. Quinby Carpenter is described as an ambassador for the bees after a mythical …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Two Queen Bed Garden View Room at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Resort
Lauren Shahan
Join us for a tour of our room during our stay at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Resort. Loews Portofino Bay Two Queen Bed Garden View Room Tour Loews Portofino Bay Resort is inspired by the seaside village of Portofino, Italy. The Universal Orlando hotel is a luxury hotel that features guest rooms and suites, three …
Show Kitchen Windows Restored at Wonderful World of Sweets in Downtown Disney District
Gretchen McDermid
After a few days of being covered by blackout stickers, the windows at Disney Wonderful World of Sweets are clear and the show kitchen is visible once again. Show Kitchen Windows Restored Just a few days ago, we reported that all of the windows outside and inside Wonderful World of Sweets that looked into the …
BREAKING: Car Crash on World Drive Causing Significant Traffic Delays
Gretchen McDermid
In an incident photographed by one of our reporters, a car has crashed on World Drive and is now causing significant traffic delays for guests on the nearby road. World Drive Car Crash A car crash has just taken place on World Drive, causing significant traffic delays. Both ends of the vehicle show damage but …
Disney Replacing Water Tank of Caribbean Beach Resort Leisure Pool
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World filed a permit with Orange County on Thursday for the installation of a new water tank at one of the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort pools. Caribbean Beach Resort Trinidad Pool The permit describes the property as the “Trinidad North Pool” on Cayman Way. Trinidad is one of the Caribbean Beach Resort villages. …
AMC ‘Snow White’ Light Up Minecart Popcorn Bucket Images Leaked
Gretchen McDermid
In new leaked images, the design for the AMC Theaters popcorn bucket set to be released with the upcoming “Snow White” film has been revealed. Snow White Popcorn Bucket A post on X by @PoppedNews shares the first leaked images of the new “Snow White” popcorn bucket. The images were originally shared by user trumootroomu …
New Winnie the Pooh and Piglet Easter Mini Mix-It Plush at Disney World
Shannen Ace
The next pair of Disney Mini Mix-It plush are Winnie the Pooh and Piglet with Easter accessories. They are now available at Walt Disney World. This new type of plush launched in January, and each toy comes with a different themed hood that can be mixed and matched with other toys. Piglet Mini Mix-It Plush …
First Look at New 2nd Gen Interactive Wands and Epic Universe Spells & More: Daily Recap (3/1/25)
Jamie Rowland
The spell spots in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe have been revealed alongside the debut of second generation interactive wands, there are five new LEGO Bluey sets coming soon, and new Walt Disney World and Goofy merchandise is now available — all this and more in today’s daily recap …
Full Peter Pan Float Returns to Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris
Jamie Rowland
The full Peter Pan float has returned to Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris for the first time since 2022. In a video posted to Instagram, dlpreport captured this view of the complete parade float, which has been missing since 2022. Parade floats have to travel under a railroad bridge at Disneyland Paris to …
NEW Harry Potter, Transformers, and Fast and Furious LEGO Sets Now Available
Jamie Rowland
WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. New Harry Potter, Transformers, and Fast and Furious LEGO sets are now available for purchase on lego.com. Knight Bus Adventure – $49.99 Set # 76446 | 499 pieces The Knight Bus Adventure set replicates the scene from “Harry Potter …
New ‘Cinderella’ Lucifer Makeup Bag at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
Disneyland Resort has a new “Cinderella” makeup bag inspired by Lucifer the cat and Cindy’s mice friends. ‘Cinderella’ Lucifer Makeup Bag – $29.99 The bag has a fuzzy dark gray exterior reminiscent of Lucifer’s fur. A purple zipper runs around the bag. It has a fuzzy gray handle on the top. Embroidered above the zipper …
NEW Lilo and Stitch, Star Wars Helmet, Cinderella, and More Disney LEGO Sets Now Available
Jamie Rowland
WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. Several new Disney related LEGO sets including Lilo and Stitch Beach House, Star Wars, and Cinderella are now available to purchase as of March 1, 2025. Lilo and Stitch Beach House – $89.99 Set # 43268 | 834 pieces …
New Harry Potter Butterbeer Merch Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort for Butterbeer Season
Gretchen McDermid
Now that Butterbeer Season has arrived, several new merchandise items themed to the iconic Harry Potter drink have appeared in Universal Orlando Resort. We found all of the new items at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. The merchandise was grouped together in a display close to the entrance. Butterbeer Crossbody Bag – $50 The …
Leaked Concept Art Shows Potential Scenes from Marvel ‘Avengers Doomsday’ Film
Gretchen McDermid
A series of leaked concept art images reveal what could be a first look at some of the scenes or plot points from the upcoming Marvel Studios’ film “Avengers: Doomsday.” Doomsday Leaked Concept Art “Avengers: Doomsday” is set to be the fifth Avengers film, relacing the previously announced “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” Set to be …
Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale Among Newest Topiaries Added Ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2025
Jamie Rowland
Several additional topiaries including Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale have been added to the main bridge to World Showcase ahead of the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Mickey & Friends Topiaries Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip, and Dale are having a picnic in this flowerbed at the start of the main bridge …
Disneyland Club 33 Celebrating Indiana Jones Adventure Anniversary with New Tiki Mug
Jamie Rowland
Disneyland’s Club 33 is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Indiana Jones Adventure ride with a new ceramic tiki mug. The images of the mug were shared by the enchantedtikibar Instagram account. Indiana Jones Ceramic Tiki Mug Indiana Jones Adventure originally opened on March 3, 1995, and Club 33 is celebrating the ride’s 30th Anniversary with …
Complimentary Mickey-shaped Plate Available with Purchase of Sip and Savor Pass at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025
Jamie Rowland
A complimentary Mickey-shaped plate is available with the purchase of a Sip and Savor Pass at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2025. The Mickey-shaped plate is teal blue and designed for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival dishes. The ears are open to serve as holders for festival beverages, as …
New Souvenir Golden Butterbeer Stein Available at Universal Orlando Resort
Gretchen McDermid
Guests ready to celebrate all things Butterbeer can pick up a new golden drink stein in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. The new stein is being sold at both the Three Broomsticks in Universal Islands of Adventure and the Leaky Cauldron in Universal Studios Florida. Souvenir Gold Butterbeer Stein – …
Five LEGO Bluey Sets Revealed Ahead of Summer Launch
Gretchen McDermid
LEGO has revealed details and images of five new Bluey sets coming soon to stores. LEGO previously announced that a total of six Bluey sets would be coming in the summer of 2025. The sets are scheduled to become available on June 1, 2025. The Bluey sets are intended for aged 2 through 4, with …
New Walt Disney World and Goofy-Themed Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Lauren Shahan
New Walt Disney World and Goofy-themed merchandise has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We first discovered these items at Riverside Depot. Pink Walt Disney World Shirt – $34.99 This pink t-shirt features the Walt Disney World logo embroidered in pink over the left chest. Beneath the logo is an embroidered pink Mickey. The back of …
New Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids Collection Released for Spring/Summer 2025
Lauren Shahan
Disney and Marc Jacobs have partnered to release a new kids collection for spring/summer 2025. Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids Collection This new collection combines the designs of Mickey with style and comfort to create a line of clothing for boys and girls. The size ranges for the clothing line range from 2 to 14 …
FIRST LOOK at All the Harry Potter Interactive Wand Spell Spots at Epic Universe
Katie Francis
The second generation interactive wands have debuted at Universal Orlando Resort and with them, the spell spots in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe have been revealed. The new wands come with a paper map like their predecessors, which includes all the spells at all three Wizarding World …
FIRST LOOK: Second Gen Interactive Wands Now Available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando
Gretchen McDermid
Universal Orlando Resort has debuted the second generation of interactive wands for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and we have a first look at all of the new wand designs. Second Generation Interactive Wands Universal Orlando Resort officially announced the new second wave of interactive wands in late February 2025, though rumors had been …
Another Pandora World of Avatar Path Blocked for Repainting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Another pathway in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is blocked off for painting. Pandora Bioluminescent Pavement Painting There are green barriers in front of the two entrances to this short path. It includes the Wilderness Explorer location and runs to the giant flaska reclinata plant. Crews have been closing pathways to …
Matthew Lillard Cast in Mysterious Role in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Jamie Rowland
Matthew Lillard has been cast in a mysterious, unannounced new role in Marvel’s upcoming “Daredevil: Born Again.” The highly-anticipated “Daredevil: Born Again” premieres on Disney+ on March 4, 2025. The series is a follow-up to the 2015 Netflix MCU “Daredevil” series, with much of the cast returning, including Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil …
Disney Announces Reopening Date for Typhoon Lagoon & More: Daily Recap (2/28/25)
Gretchen McDermid
A reopening date has been announced for Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, new sets are planned for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and a new rumor suggests the lands in Epic Universe will use a virtual queue – all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, February 28, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT …
Duffy & Friends 20th Anniversary Vacation Package Includes Merchandise, Meet and Greet
Shannen Ace
Tokyo Disney Resort announced details of a “Duffy & Friends 20th Anniversary: Colorful Happiness” vacation package including limited edition merchandise and a character meet and greet. Duffy & Friends 20th Anniversary Vacation Package Reservations for the vacation package will open on March 6 at 3 p.m. They will be available for dates from July 1 …
Show Kitchen Windows Blacked Out at Wonderful World of Sweets in Downtown Disney District
Shannen Ace
Just a month after the shop opened, the show kitchen windows of Disney Wonderful World of Sweets are blacked out. Wonderful World of Sweets Show Kitchen When Wonderful World of Sweets opened, guests could see Cast Members making confections through the windows of the show kitchen. There were windows outside the store, so guests walking …
PHOTOS: Epic Universe Parking Lot Receives Solar Panel Canopy
Gretchen McDermid
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has shared the latest photos of Epic Universe’s parking lot, which has now received several rows of shade via newly-installed solar panels. Epic Universe Parking Lot Solar Panels The photos shared by bioreconstruct on X provide an updated look at the new parking lot located near the front entrance to Epic Universe. …
Cinemark Reveals Exclusive ‘Snow White’ Collectibles Including Two Limited Edition Popcorn Buckets
Lauren Shahan
Cinemark has revealed exclusive collectibles to celebrate the “Snow White” live-action film. Limited Edition Snow White Mirror Lenticular Popcorn Bucket – $33.95 This popcorn bucket features a lenticular design as the popcorn bucket transforms as you move. The front features the Magic Mirror in front of blue curtains. The design transforms when the box is …
Cast Member Costumes Revealed for New Stores Opening Next Month at Disneyland Paris
Lauren Shahan
New costumes have been revealed for Cast Members working at Disney Style and Disney Glamour, two new stores opening at Disneyland Paris next month. New Cast Member Costumes The costumes were first revealed in an Instagram reel on the Disneyland Paris Ambassadors (@dlpambassador) page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disneyland® Paris …
New Raptor Encounter ‘Meet and Greet’ Sign Added at Universal Islands of Adventure
Shannen Ace
Universal has installed a new sign at the entrance of Raptor Encounter in Universal Islands of Adventure. Raptor Encounter Meet and Greet The new sign is on the left side of the Raptor Encounter entrance. It reads, “Raptor Encounter meet and greet, come face-to-face with a Velociraptor.” Under those initial words are two pictures, one …
New Light-Up Sorcerer Mickey Throw Pillow at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
A light-up throw pillow inspired by Mickey’s sorcerer hat from “Fantasia” has arrived at Walt Disney World. Light-Up Sorcerer Mickey Throw Pillow – $44.99 The pillow is shaped like Mickey’s (or Yen Sid’s) blue pointed hat. It has black detailing, including around the faux brim. Three white stars and a white moon are embroidered on …
Rolling Planters Block Yellow-Backed Duiker Exhibit in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Lauren Shahan
Rolling planters have been set up at the Yellow-backed Duiker exhibit in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Yellow-Backed Duiker Exhibit The Yellow-backed Duiker is an animal located on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While walking the trail we noticed that rolling shrub planters had been set up in front of the exhibit area. …
Full List (With Prices) of 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Merchandise
Shannen Ace
The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun, and new event merchandise is now available at various locations throughout the park. Merchandise locations are listed in the Festival Guide for this year, though you can also check out the list below: Mickey Ear Headband – $34.99 This colorful Mickey ear headband features …
Disney California Adventure 2025 Food & Wine Festival Gift Card Includes Unique Pin (With a Catch)
Lauren Shahan
A themed Disney gift card with a complimentary trading pin is available for purchase — with a catch — at the Disney California Adventure 2025 Food & Wine Festival. Disney Gift Card and Trading Pin In order to purchase the gift card and obtain the pin, a minimum amount of $100 must be added. The …
Disneyland Railroad Testing Before Reopening, Construction Walls Gone From Train Stations
Shannen Ace
Cast Members are testing the Disneyland Railroad a week before its reopening and construction walls are down from all the train stations. Disneyland Railroad Testing Cast Members were testing with engine number 3, the Fred Gurley, and the Holiday Green set of cars. There were tests in the mornings and afternoons of Thursday, February 27 …
UPDATE: Blizzard Beach Water Park Closing Date Announced
Gretchen McDermid
Following the announcement that Typhoon Lagoon Water Park would be reopening at Walt Disney World, Disney has now announced a closing date for Blizzard Beach. Blizzard Beach Closing Date Announced Earlier this morning, Disney announced a reopening date for Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. At the time that article was published, there had been no announcements …