Amanda Finn 
In December 2025, we reported new sidewalk patterns delineating the line between the Mexico and Norway Pavilions in EPCOT. Now we spotted a new one on the other side of the Mexico Pavilion. Walkway Patterns As guests enter the Mexico Pavilion area, they’ll encounter a row of new concrete slabs with patterns. These Mayan-inspired patterns … Read more
Mars and The Walt Disney Company announced a super new partnership. M&M’s and Marvel will officially team up for a collaboration this year, including limited-edition collectible packs featuring the Marvel super heroes as M&M’s. M&M’s and Marvel Starting this month, the campaign will launch across worldwide markets. It will include digital content, experiences, prizes, merchandise, … Read more
For the Lunar New Year, guests at Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort can meet Panda Mei from Turning Red for a limited time. Meet Panda Mei Disney Parks announced that Panda Mei will be available to meet with guests for the holiday from January 23 to February 22, 2026. This is the first time … Read more
Mardi Gras season officially begins on January 6th; however, Universal Mardi Gras goes into full swing from February 7 to April 4 at Universal Orlando Resort. The event is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida, and this guide will walk you through everything the resort does to bring the Big Easy to Orlando. What … Read more
For this second Pin Tuesday of the year, we spotted several spotted dog pins as well as a couple of limited edition ones for the Annual Passholders and a new monthly set called Magical Theatre. We also saw that there is a new way of queueing for the Tuesday pin release at EPCOT. The line … Read more
Planning for a Walt Disney World Resort trip can be expensive. From the park tickets to food and hotel stays, the costs add up quickly. That’s why so many Disney Parks fans follow discounts so closely—though it can be hard to keep them all straight. While Disney frequently releases time-sensitive or seasonal discounts, others are … Read more
New year, new pens! There are some new character pens available now at Walt Disney World, including Minnie and Disney Princesses. We found both at EPCOT. Minnie Mouse Pen – $9.99 In bright pink and red, this pen is all about Minnie Mouse. On top of the pen is a figure of Minnie’s head with … Read more
Toy Story Land Snack Kiosk Opens, Menu Includes Pepperoni Pizza Spring Rolls, The Boathouse Receives Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Man Chokes on Steak, First Look at New 2026 Festival of the Arts Dishes Including Figment Cake, Up Attraction Takes Shape Attraction Footprint Visible — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, January … Read more
In February 2025, we reported that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy would be retiring at the end of the year. It seems that retirement has come, and the speculation is that she will be replaced by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. New Leadership While not confirmed, there is speculation that Kennedy will be replaced by Dave … Read more
Disney Springs eatery The Boathouse initially received a wrongful death circuit court lawsuit in October 2025 after a guest choked on a piece of steak and subsequently died two days later in June 2025. The lawsuit was refiled in federal court on December 31, 2025, and The Boathouse has filed a motion to dismiss. The … Read more
It is the first Pin Tuesday at Walt Disney World Resort for 2026. This popular day for pin traders is still as popular as ever, with the Limited Release Winnie the Pooh Day pin selling out in person and online before we could even see one. But the rest of the new pins were still … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort is having a milestone year already. The resort just celebrated its 900 millionth guest! 900 Millionth Guest When Tokyo Disneyland opened on April 15, 1983, it was the first international Disney park, so welcoming 900 million guests is a huge milestone, especially considering that Disneyland just celebrated its billionth guest in July … Read more
Disney fans know that one of the best ways to keep the magic alive at home is by living vicariously online. From Disney Parks updates to exciting movie news and historical snippets, these Instagram accounts have everything you need to stay informed and in the Disney bubble — even from far away. Disney Instagram Accounts … Read more
When making magic for guests, Disney Parks incorporates different accessibility tools, such as Braille, to bring the experience to life for everyone. In honor of World Braille Day, held annually on January 4, we wanted to explore how the parks utilize Braille every day to make the parks more accessible. What is Braille? Created in … Read more
Disney Springs Sprinkles Cupcakes Location Permanently Closed, Disneyland Demolishing Ticket Booths in Front of Guests, When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World in 2026?, Disney Store Debuts New Bluey Action Figure Series— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, January 1, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; … Read more
A new Coco attraction is heading to Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort. We reported the location in June 2025, and it appears that shrub and foliage removal have begun, indicating the beginning of construction on the new attraction. Foliage Removal Behind the construction gates, we can see that shrubs are being removed from the … Read more
