Amanda Finn 
It’s official, Pixar has announced that Toy Story 5 is the #1 movie in the world for a second week in a row. Second Week Run According to Boxoffice Pro, Toy Story 5‘s three-day domestic total for this weekend, June 26-28, was $70 million. That brings its box office total to just shy of $300 … Read more
Mitchel Musso, known for his role as Oliver Oken on Hannah Montana, made his first-ever podcast appearance on The Joe Vulpis Podcast on June 24. He talked a lot about the time he spent on the show, with Disney, the work that got away, and why he skipped the reunion. Podcast Appearance Of course, Musso … Read more
We stopped by Disney Springs today, June 28, to see how the new resort transportation verification process works and what guests should expect when visiting. Starting today, guests visiting Walt Disney World have to verify a hotel, dining, or activity reservation before using resort transportation from Disney Springs. To clear the verification checkpoint at Disney … Read more
Toy Story 5 co-director Kenna Harris and story lead Steph Waldo sat down with The Pixar Show to talk about the new film. The Pixar Show This latest episode is titled “Our Fav Little Toy Story Guys,” and features hosts Cody and Lexi chatting with Harris and Waldo about their time on the film. Specifically, the … Read more
Several new menu items have been added at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some have just been added with the summer menu while others are holdovers from spring. Here is what our reporters thought! Housemade Ravioli – $15 English Peas, Carrot Purée, Pickled Alba Mushrooms This is really good. There is a … Read more
Guests visiting Walt Disney World will have to verify a hotel, dining, or activity reservation before using resort transportation from Disney Springs starting today, June 28. Transportation Verification Following preliminary tests around the New Year and a more robust trial run during the busy Easter season, the verification process was expected to return. During the … Read more
An image of Rapunzel’s tower being constructed has been shared online as the live-action Tangled filming has commenced. Tower Construction As you can see above, the tower construction is well underway. The iconic structure comprises wooden flats made to look like brick tower walls. Filming in Spain has already begun. Here is the X post … Read more
Mobile Order at Magic Kingdom Deluxe Resorts Now Limited to Guests Geographically at Hotels; Seven New Dishes Debut at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Earl of Sandwich Now Open at Downtown Disney District, Pop-Up Location Closed; and Art Installation Coming to Starbucks at Disney Springs. All this and more in today’s daily … Read more
A ghostly figure is on its way to Disneyland Paris. With a limited edition status, this statue by Kevin & Jody, featuring the organ from the Phantom Manor, will be available at the park. Phantom Manor Figure – €219 (approximately $250) Only 800 of the Phantom Manor pipe organ figures will be available. At €219 … Read more
The “Partners” statue is now available as a figurine at Walt Disney World Resort. We saw it at Box Office Gifts in Magic Kingdom. “Partners” Statue Figurine – $99 Walt and Mickey are seen holding hands, as they are in the statue in front of Cinderella Castle. This miniaturized statue is a commemorative, copper-toned version … Read more
At ICC Sydney on June 25, the cast of the live-action Moana film gathered to celebrate the upcoming film and the culture that inspired it. Sydney Premiere Among the creatives at the event were star Catherine Laga’aia (who is from Australia), Dwayne Johnson, who plays Maui, director Thomas Kail, songwriter Opetaia Foa’i, and more. This … Read more
In honor of July 4, America’s 250th anniversary, ESPN is holding special broadcasts, including its annual coverage of a hot dog-eating competition. ESPN America 250 ESPN, in collaboration with the Disney Celebrates America initiative, will host several special broadcasts for America’s 250th. That includes its annual coverage of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. … Read more
In their latest roundup of the 25 most innovative Chief Marketing Officers of 2026, Business Insider named Asad Ayaz as one of them. Asad Ayaz Ayaz was named as Disney’s first-ever CMO in January 2026. Before this appointment, he was the head of marketing for The Walt Disney Studios. Some of the reasons that Business … Read more
BREAKING: Iconic Skeleton on Treasure Turned into Transforming Audio Animatronic in Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line Offering 30% Off Sailings for 4 Days Only in Honor of Stitch’s 626 Day, Kitchen Fire at Dolphin Resort, Guests Briefly Evacuated, and Disney World ‘Find Merchandise’ Test Expands to All Guests. All this and more in … Read more
To commemorate 626 Day, Disney shared a side-by-side storyboard to show fans the concepts that went into making Lilo & Stitch. Storyboard In the storyboard scene, we see the moment Lilo first encountered Stitch at the animal shelter. From the early concepts to the finished product, you can see the small changes that happened in … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort quietly added Captain Jack Sparrow to the entertainment list of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party recently. He is now listed among the other entertainment offerings on the resort website. Captain Jack Sparrow The details around Captain Jack Sparrow’s involvement in the event are sparse. All the website says is: Sail over to … Read more
