Amanda Finn 
EPCOT is a smorgasbord of food and drink, but also attractions with Lightning Lanes and shorter waits. Second only to Animal Kingdom in the number of options, here are the three best and worst Lightning Lane choices. Single Pass The Lightning Lane Single Pass is completely separate from the Multi Pass, and it lets you … Read more
Nostalgic fragrance maker Xyrena has released a new Jurassic Park-inspired fragrance. They previously released Dark Ride in 2015, which was inspired by Jurassic Park River Adventure. Jurassic Park – Extrait de Parfum – $120 The fragrances come in a VHS box-style case, displaying film art from the inspiration behind the scent. In this case, Jurassic … Read more
A brand new Minnie Mouse-inspired, vintage-style spirit jersey is now available online at the Disney Store. Minnie Mouse Spirit Jersey – $89.99 This petal pink spirit jersey has a flower patch applique on the bottom front and a silhouette of Minnie with hearts and a bow on the left front chest. On the back, across … Read more
For Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, Sanji’s Galley has taken over Hollywood & Dine. The Straw Hat Pirates’ cook is serving up specialty items for the event. Last year, this restaurant was at Cocina Mexicana. Sanji’s Galley The Sanji’s Galley signage has the restaurant’s name above Sanji’s Jolly Roger, which has a … Read more
Hollywood Studios is full of action, adventure, and attractions that can have long wait times. To avoid spending your day in line, here are the three best and worst Lightning Lane choices at this park. Single Pass The Lightning Lane Single Pass is completely separate from the Multi Pass, and it lets you purchase access … Read more
A barrel-shaped tumbler themed after Pirates of the Caribbean is now available online at the Disney Store. It’s also at Disneyland. Pirates of the Caribbean Tumbler – $29.99 This tumbler themed to Pirates of the Caribbean is designed to look like a wooden barrel. Golden metallic elements are around the top, center, and base. The tumbler is … Read more
In a recent interview with Variety, director and producer Shawn Levy noted that he sees AI becoming an “essential tool” in filmmaking, although he personally hasn’t utilized it yet. His forthcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter starring Amy Adams, Ryan Gosling, and Matt Smith, premieres on May 28, 2027. AI and Filmmaking In speaking about being … Read more
Four cutesy Urupocha-Chan plush toys from Bambi have arrived online at the Disney Store from Japan today, April 23. Bambi Urupocha-Chan Plush – 4″ – $16.99 First in this Urupocha-chan collection is Bambi himself. He is soft in tones of light and darker tan with embroidered eyes and eyebrows. His nose is a 3D applique, … Read more
We spotted a new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) ear headband and matching crossbody bag at Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. DVC Ear Headband – $36.99 In white, this DVC ear headband has a crosshatch pattern of multicolored polka dots and Mickey globe DVC icons. This pattern is repeated on the front and back. The … Read more
As part of the “Fuel the Magic” collaboration, Disney x Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix collection has arrived online at the Disney Store. More merchandise related to other 2026 races will drop throughout the year. Miami Pin – $25 With a black background, the pin shows a stylized “Miami” at the top with palm trees … Read more
As work continues on the refurbishment of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, we noticed that crews are still hard at work painting the iconic guitar outside. Today, that included adding a star(s) to the guitar’s body. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar We were at Hollywood Studios yesterday, April 22, and could see the colorful striping through … Read more
The Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk is no more. Elements of the former dining location remain as they prepare it for the business transition. We stopped by the former location on April 22 to take a look. Closed Whopper Bar The Burger King signage is still on the elevator, which takes guests … Read more
The gray pavement at the entrance of Hollywood Studios is currently getting repainted for a fresher, updated look. Entrance Pavement Painting As you can see above, the area in front of and around the ticket booths has been repainted. The light gray area represents everything that has been repainted, in contrast to the worn gray … Read more
Pixar has announced the upcoming release of Hoppers on both Blu-ray and digital. The Disney+ release date has not yet been announced. Hoppers Home Release Tell the whole pond crew that Hoppers is coming home! The movie will be available to buy on digital starting April 28 and on Blu-ray on June 2. The film … Read more
A new ear headband features the vintage Disneyland marquee sign in pastel colors. This headband is available online at the Disney Store. Disneyland Marquee Ear Headband – $36.99 The off-white ear headband features the vintage Disneyland marquee sign that stood from 1989 to 1999, minus the flags. “Dis” is attached to one ear, “ney” is … Read more
While there is a whole bunch of fandom-specific merchandise available for Fan Fest Nights, the event has its own set of items as well. It can be found at Universal Studios Hollywood for the event running from April 23 to May 16. Baseball Cap – $30 The gray baseball cap has “Universal Fan Fest Nights … Read more
