Amanda Finn 
As we reported last week, new animal scenes have opened along the Rivers of the Far West at Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing at Disneyland Paris. These scenes had been delayed but announced by the park last year. Rivers of the Far West Scenes These new scenes have been added over the last few weeks, but … Read more
Although Pete’s Silly Sideshow was said to reopen tomorrow, June 27, it actually reopened early! We saw that it was already in operation today, June 26. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Reopens Pete’s Silly Sideshow had been closed since January for refurbishment. The attraction, which houses meet and greets for Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, is open from … Read more
A new hat celebrating the 45th anniversary of Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We saw it at Adventureland Bazaar in Disneyland Park. Raiders of the Lost Ark 45th Anniversary Hat – $32.99 This tan flat-brimmed cap has a patch of the Raiders of the Lost Ark logo on … Read more
Several new Disneyland shirts featuring favorite characters like Pua, Minnie, Mickey, and more are now available at the resort. Many of these shirts were located in different shops, so we have noted them throughout. Minnie T-Shirt – $36.99 In light pink, this shirt shows Minnie in a classic outfit, posing with her hands by the … Read more
A set of mystery Loungefly bag charms themed to Cast Member costumes in backpack form has been released at Disneyland Resort. We saw them at Disney Storyland Boutique in the Downtown Disney District. Mystery Bag Charm – $25 These mystery boxes have one charm in them, with a chance of getting one in six costume … Read more
Although their film releases on July 1, Minions & Monsters has already arrived at Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood. AMC Overlay Henry and James the Minions are shown in book-end promotions on either side of the cinema entrance. Irene, the orange, many-eyed slime monster, is seen behind them in both promotional panels. Irene is … Read more
While we were at Universal Studios Hollywood this week, we saw several Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) houses in progress, as well as props. HHN Houses and Props The first HHN haunted house we spotted in progress was near Mel’s Drive-In. So far, this house has the basic elements like sides, a roof, and a balcony … Read more
If you need some nostalgic Monsters, Inc. merchandise, this Monsters University-themed Loungefly is now available at Disneyland Resort. We spotted this bag at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District, though it is also available online. Monsters University Loungefly Mini Backpack – $80 In blue, this mini backpack is covered in characters and iconography … Read more
Quinta Brunson, creator and star of Abbott Elementary, has left Warner Bros. and signed a multi-year deal with Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television. Quinta Brunson Deal Under the new deal, Brunson as well as her company Fifth Chance Productions, will create work under Disney Entertainment Television’s umbrella, which includes the award-winning Abbott Elementary. In a … Read more
Several new keychains featuring characters from beloved Disney films have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We saw all the rubber character keychains at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District. However, we spotted the metal Princess flower keychain at Acorn Gifts in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. Each rubberized keychain has a star clip … Read more
Pins, headband plush, shirts, and more Bluey merchandise have been released at Disneyland Resort. We saw all of this merch at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park, where Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is being shown. Bingo and Bluey Pin Set – $44.99 There are six pins featuring Bluey and Bingo, or both, in this set. … Read more
Ahead of the opening of the Minions & Monsters movie on July 1, two new Minions are now available for a meet and greet at Universal Studios Hollywood. Henry and James Meet and Greet Henry and James are protagonist Minions from the upcoming Minions & Monsters movie. They are both now available for guests to … Read more
Little Words Project has released a Toy Story collection at Disneyland Resort. We spotted it at the Fortuosity Shop, a small shop on Main Street, U.S.A. It includes bracelets, bag charms, and more. The rest of the collection is now available online from Little Words Project directly. “To Infinity” Bracelet – $30 Inspired by Buzz … Read more
A ton of new home merchandise, including kitchenware, has arrived at Walt Disney World. We saw almost all of it in Riverside Depot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, though we spotted the Mad Tea Cup soup ladle in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom, the throw blanket in Creations Shop at EPCOT, and the casting agency glass, … Read more
Dazzle keychains have arrived at Walt Disney World, including Winnie the Pooh, Minnie Mouse, Marie from The Aristocats, and more. We spotted all of these in Ever After at Disney Springs. Winnie the Pooh Dazzle Keychain – $14.99 This keychain is sculpted to look like Winnie the Pooh. His smiling yellow face is adorned with … Read more
A handful of Disney-themed license plate magnets have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. We spotted all of them in Riverside Depot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. #1 Dog Dad Magnet – $14.99 This license plate magnet with the Walt Disney World wordmark and Cinderella Castle branding says “Florida” at the top. A navy blue background … Read more
