Amanda Finn 
While we know that Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed through November, several other attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure will be closing for refurbishment (or are currently closed). Attraction Closures A few additional attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure will be closed in the coming months, in addition to the months-long refurbishment at … Read more
New shot glasses and rocks glasses featuring icons from the Mexico Pavilion are now available at EPCOT. Mexico Pavilion Shot Glass – $12 This new curved shot glass features an etching of the exterior of the Mexico Pavilion. Beneath that are the words “Mexico” and “EPCOT World Showcase.” Aztec Mexico Shot Glass – $12 This … Read more
Special Edition Springtime Rapunzel Doll Now Available at Disney Store, Full List of Topiaries and New Gardens Announced for 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Merchandise Preview, Save Up To 30% on Rooms at Walt Disney World With New Promotion — all this and more in today’s … Read more
A Disneyland magnet and two sets of Minnie Mouse-patterned adult pajamas are now available for purchase at Disneyland Resort. Silver Disneyland Magnet – $14.99 This shiny, silvery Disneyland magnet features the Disneyland “D” that shimmers with matching glitter. The Disneyland wordmark anchors the magnet design at the bottom. Blue Minnie Adult Pajama Set – $64.99 … Read more
In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Disney Vacation Club, new members can save big on purchases now through April 27, 2026. DVC New Member Savings New buyers can also receive a bonus of $1,000 savings for certain properties with the purchase of 200 or more Vacation Points. Those properties include: Savings below are … Read more
D23 has announced an event celebrating the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT. The event will be on March 11. The Spirit of the Mexico Pavilion On March 11 at 12:45 p.m., D23 Gold Members can experience the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT in a whole new way. As part of The Spirit of the Mexico Pavilion: A … Read more
During a visit this morning, February 10, we noticed that one of the exits of the Mexico Pavilion is closed due to ongoing refurbishment. Mexico Pavilion Refurbishment On the left side of the exterior of the Mexico Pavilion, there is scaffolding and scrim installed. This scaffolding is located above the left entrance door, making it … Read more
Last week, we reported that preparations were underway for Butterfly Landing and construction around the playground at EPCOT ahead of the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Now we see additional preparation has begun as plants spring up around the park. Flower and Garden Festival Plantings We spotted many plantings cropping up around World … Read more
Guests who want to attend a Garden Rocks concert with guaranteed seating can now see which restaurants at EPCOT will be participating in this year’s dining packages. This series is done in conjunction with the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Garden Rocks Dining Packages The Garden Rocks dining packages vary in price by location; … Read more
Several new limited edition and build-a-pin pins have been released during this Pin Tuesday at Disneyland Resort. They include Snow White pins, Mardi Gras, and a Disneyland 70th Anniversary, among others. We also spotted a few of these pins available at the Disney Store online. Limited Edition 4500 Magical Theater Genie Pin – $24.99 This … Read more
Several new PhotoPass Magic Shots have been announced for the upcoming EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. The festival runs from March 4 to June 1. New Magic Shots Several new and returning Magic Shots will be available for guests visiting PhotoPass cast members during the festival. These include: Topiaries, Activities, and Outdoor Kitchens This … Read more
As we get closer to the Easter holiday, a themed Disney Monorail toy has arrived at Walt Disney World. Easter Monorail Pull Back Toy – $14.99 This mini monorail car is a pull-back toy, so when it is moved backwards, it zips forward when released. The side of the toy features Minnie and Mickey on … Read more
One of the most special parts of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is staying in the Disney bubble. Even so, staying on-property can be more expensive than other area hotels. However, there are several ways to save money on your vacation accommodations. Hotel Savings A Disney World vacation is magical, no matter where you … Read more
Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer, in speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, had a lot to say about Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro. Kevin Mayer’s Thoughts on D’Amaro As a former Disney exec and an advisor to current CEO Bob Iger, Mayer had a lot to share with THR about the latest leadership turnover. Namely, a … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has released a preview of some new Orange Bird and Spike the Bee merchandise coming to the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival this year! The 2026 festival runs from March 4 to June 1. 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival New Merchandise This backpack features both Orange Bird and … Read more
The U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Hotels list was announced this morning, and Disney’s Aulani Resort has earned a top spot. Aulani Earns Top Spot In tabulating their results, U.S. News & World Report considers over 31,000 hotels across 400 destinations. And Aulani in Ko Olina, O’ahu, has been named the #1 Best … Read more
