Arica Conrad

More Entrance Structure Steel and Steady Construction Progress at Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Construction continues to progress at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the retheming of Dinoland, U.S.A into Tropical Americas. Tropical Americas Construction Progress – May 19, 2026 During our May 19 visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we could see from the walkway a tower crane transporting materials within the construction zone. Meanwhile, construction continues to progress on the … Read more

Two Menu Items Added to Disneyland’s Royal Street Veranda

New menu options added to Disneyland's Royal Street Veranda.

Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort can enjoy new food and drink offerings at Royal Street Veranda in New Orleans Square. New Royal Street Veranda Menu Items The two new menu items are: Royal Street Veranda, located in New Orleans Square at Disneyland, is known for serving cheap but hearty entrées like their Monte Cristo sandwich. … Read more

Disneyland To Remove 11 AM Park Hopping Rule Starting Next Month

After this information was first shared with WDWNT in February 2026, Disneyland has now announced the official date for the removal of this park hopping rule. Disneyland Park Hopping Rule Removal Disneyland will be eliminating the 11 a.m. Park Hopper restriction starting June 9, 2026. With this change, guests with Park Hopper tickets or a … Read more

Vibrant Mickey and Friends, Stitch Backpacks Now Available at Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom has released new backpacks featuring vibrant, bold designs of characters like Stitch and Mickey Mouse. Mickey and Friends Backpack – $34.99 The top half of this backpack is yellow and has a group portrait of Goofy, Minnie, Mickey, Pluto, Donald, and Daisy, while the bottom half features the characters inside of colorful blocks. … Read more

BaubleBar Crystal Ear Headband Featuring Classic Minnie Design Now Available

New BaubleBar crystal ear headband themed to Minnie Mouse's classic color scheme now available online.

BaubleBar has released a new crystal ear headband themed to Minnie Mouse’s classic color scheme of black, red, and white. BaubleBar Minnie Crystal Ear Headband – $49.99 This black ear headband is covered in multifaceted gems. The ears are covered in black crystals, while the red velvet bow is covered in white pearls. The back … Read more

Boba Fett Backpack Now Available at the Disneyland Resort

Channel your inner bounty hunter with the new Star Wars backpack we found at Downtown Disney. Boba Fett Backpack – $34.99 The backpack features a black-to-blue starry background with a large version of Boba Fett’s green helmet decorating the front of the bag. “Boba Fett” is written in yellow block letters above the helmet. The … Read more

‘Jaws’ Apparel, Art, and More Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

New Jaws themed merchandise at Universal Orlando's Citywalk Legacy Store.

Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk has released new merchandise themed to Jaws, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. The merchandise features designs created by Tom Whalen. Jaws Tank Top – $35 This white tank top has a large front design of several icons from Jaws, like Bruce the Shark, Amity Island, and the Orca boat. … Read more

‘Toy Story’ Apparel, Housewares, and More Now Available Online

New Toy Story merchandise now available on the Disney Store.

Disney Store has released new Toy Story merchandise ahead of the June release of the next film in the franchise, Toy Story 5. Apparel Women’s T-Shirt – $34.99 This cream-colored t-shirt for women has a V-neck and an allover pattern of Woody, Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, and Stinky Pete in the desert. The desert pattern continues … Read more

Vera Bradley Star Wars Grogu Medallion Collection Now Available Online

New Vera Bradley collection featuring Grogu now available online.

Celebrate May the Fourth with a new Vera Bradley collection of bags featuring the green alien companion of the Mandalorian. Vera Bradley products are typically very popular, so purchase your favorites before they sell out. Original Vera Tote – $165 The first range of products feature an allover mandala pattern of Grogu with frogs and … Read more

Disney Springs Shore Permanently Closed, Johnston & Murphy Closing Soon

Shore permanently closed and Johnston & Murphy closing soon at Disney Springs.

A couple of stores have closed and/or will be closing permanently at the Disney Springs. No announcements have been made on what will replace these shops. Disney Springs Store Closures As of today, May 1, it’s been confirmed that Shore’s location at Disney Springs is now permanently closed. The shop held a clearance sale last … Read more

Make-A-Wish Kid Meets Disney Imagineers, Controls a BDX Droid

All throughout Disney Week of Wishes, Disney is spotlighting the nearly 200 wishes they have granted this week. One of these wishes belongs to Eli, who spent time with Disney Imagineers. Meet Eli, Honorary Disney Imagineer Eli visited the Disneyland Resort for the first time and was also treated to a behind-the-scenes experience with the Disney … Read more

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