Amanda Finn 
For this week’s Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, the latest collection of runDisney and Brooks running shoes features three Disney princesses ahead of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. The princesses featured are Rapunzel, Belle, and Moana. This latest runDisney and Brooks collaboration collection will be available starting Thursday, February 26, at … Read more
As the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival quickly approaches, festival marketplace booths are popping up all over the park. The booths with signs have a little marker on them that reads “coming soon!” Festival Marketplace Booths The Beach Grub booth near CommuniCore Plaza in World Nature now has a booth assembled. It serves up … Read more
The playground in the World Discovery neighborhood at EPCOT has reopened after a short closure for refurbishment. The closure began in mid-January, though construction walls first went up in November 2025. World Discovery Playground Reopens The new blue fabric shade structures, which went up earlier this month, provide shade over some of the playground equipment. … Read more
Vivoli il Gelato at Disney Springs in the Walt Disney World Resort will start operating a wine window in the evenings throughout the week. Vivoli’s Wine Window Originating in Florence, Italy, in the mid-1550s, wine windows were a subtle way for wine sellers to sell their wine to the public, avoid taxes, and keep themselves … Read more
Disney California Adventure has released the menus for the upcoming Food & Wine Festival. This includes dishes such as Chicharrón Nachos, Ramen Mac & Cheese, and Ube Latte with Matcha Foam. This year’s festival runs from March 6 through April 27, 2026. Sip and Savor Pass With the Sip and Savor Pass, guests can receive four or … Read more
Today’s Pin Tuesday release at Walt Disney World Resort is all about the Zootopia 10th anniversary and three new The Muppets Disney Park Day pins centering on Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Limited Edition 4000 Zootopia 10th Anniversary Toot Toot Pin – $24.99 In this Zootopia 10th anniversary pin, Finnick is dressed as a young elephant (Toot … Read more
Four pairs of Crocs clogs are currently discounted online at the Disney Store. These include the popular Figment Crocs that debuted at Walt Disney World Resort in November, 2025. Figment Adult Crocs – $32.98 The Figment Crocs are orange and purple, like the dragon from EPCOT. They both feature 3D orange horns and permanent yellow … Read more
A special guest made a surprise appearance on Sunday night during the first of the final two nights of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at EPCOT. Kyra Bell Johnson, who plays Belle in the national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, joined performers on stage for the concert centering on the musical. Kyra … Read more
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Donald Duck will be the star of the show in 2027. runDisney teased the possibility of Donald’s takeover last week. Donald Theming for Marathon Weekend On Instagram, runDisney announced a very ducky Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend from January 6 to 10, … Read more
Each year, Disney holds Global Recognition Week in celebration of the cast, crew, Imagineers, and all employees who work for the company. Global Recognition Week 2026 In celebration of Global Recognition Week, Disney encourages guests to send Cast Compliments on the My Disney Experience app. You can also email [email protected] for Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
Rafiki’s Planet Watch is now closed for refurbishment as the area prepares to welcome the Bluey experience this summer. We noticed that the sign at Animal Kingdom was already covered up this morning. Sign Covered The sign at the entrance to Rafiki’s Planet Watch is covered with tan scrim. The entrance is roped off as … Read more
In a red carpet awards-style video, Disney has released a preview of the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival menu items. The festival runs from March 6 through April 27, 2026. Menu Preview Each menu item was presented in the video as a red carpet interview with its name in lights. Ramen Mac … Read more
Guests staying at a Disney Deluxe resort in May will have the opportunity to enjoy Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom. Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours are more frequently offered at the other parks at Walt Disney World Resort: Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. However, Animal Kingdom is known to host them … Read more
Nearly two weeks post-Valentine’s Day, several pieces of merchandise have been discounted heavily online at Disney Store. This includes pajama sets, Stoney Clover Lane Patches, and an exclusive Mickey plush. As a note, the clearance prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Mickey and Minnie Valentine’s Day Locket Patch by Stoney Clover Lane – … Read more
Guests visiting the Perch Lobby Bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa may notice some fine new detailing on the ceiling. Details Added We spotted maintenance crews working on The Perch lobby bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian on January 21, and now we can see what they were up to. The bar, which opened … Read more
Zak Designs has released a few new Minnie-centered items on Amazon. Though one of the water bottles features both Minnie and Mickey holding hands. As a note, all prices are accurate at the time of publication. Zak Designs Minnie Water Bottle 2-Pack – $13.99 This two pack of water bottles both show Minnie Mouse’s face … Read more
