Holiday Lights Ear Headband Arrives at Walt Disney World Resort

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Deck the halls for the festive season with the new Mickey Mouse Icon Holiday Lights Ear Headband, now available online and at Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse Icon Holiday Lights Ear Headband – $34.99 We found this yuletide accessory in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. The simulated leather ear headband is dark green with padded … Read more

Disney Extends Port Orleans French Quarter Room Refurbishments

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Disney has announced that the room refurbishments that began at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter in May have been extended into early 2025. Port Orleans French Quarter Earlier this year, Disney began room refurbishments at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. The refurbishment was originally scheduled to end in November 2024. Now, … Read more

Themed Adventureland Pavement Continues Expanding at Magic Kingdom

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The themed Adventureland pavement continues to expand, now filling out the sides of the walkway, and making the remaining gray pavement much less appealing. Themed Adventureland Pavement In our previous update, we noted a strange setup of stanchions. Those have since been removed and the Adventureland walkway is now clear minus your fellow guests. There … Read more

Performances of ‘Fantasmic!’ Greatly Reduced for Disneyland Holiday Season

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Disneyland Resort has cut back “Fantasmic!” performances to weekends only moving into the holiday season, in a possible response to the unionization of performers. ‘Fantasmic!’ Performances Reduced at Disneyland The nighttime spectacular returned to Disneyland in May following a fire that destroyed the Maleficent dragon animatronic. The nighttime spectacular has been struggling to run smoothly … Read more

Christmas Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag Available in Magic Kingdom

A Dooney & Bourke handbag with a festive design featuring various Disney characters on a red background, placed on a marble surface.

The Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Dooney & Bourke Collection recently debuted on DisneyStore.com, and the crossbody bag is now available in Magic Kingdom. Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag – $228.00 We found this newest holiday exclusive in Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. This is a common store … Read more

Refurbishment Begins at Bay Lake Tower with Work on Top Floor Rooms

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Refurbishment work has started at Bay Lake Tower near Disney’s Contemporary Resort with some of the top-floor rooms being cleared of all furniture. Bay Lake Tower Refurbishment Announcement Earlier this year, Disney announced a year-long refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This refurbishment began late in September 2024 and is set to … Read more

Adventureland Pavement Continues with Confusing Stanchion Setup at Magic Kingdom

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The Adventureland-themed pavement has expanded filling more space with the new pavement versus the old gray previously seen throughout the land. Adventureland Pavement Expands On our most recent visit to Magic Kingdom, we noticed that stanchions were back up in Adventureland, indicating that more work had been completed for the themed pavement expansion. The new … Read more

Crews Staging Equipment at Test Track Entrance as Refurbishment Continues

Concept art of the reimagined Test Track attraction at EPCOT, showcasing a futuristic building with people walking toward the entrance. The sign reads "Test Track Presented by Chevrolet," hinting at its 2025 debut.

On our most recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed that the crews were staging equipment at the entrance of Test Track for the attraction’s ongoing refurbishment. Test Track Refurbishment On the morning of October 14, we noticed a large array of equipment at the entrance of Test Track at EPCOT. In our previous update, a … Read more

Popular Figment Popcorn Bucket Available at Shanghai Disneyland

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The Figment popcorn bucket, which debuted during the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is now available with a new strap at Shanghai Disneyland. Figment Popcorn Bucket The iconic Figment popcorn bucket is back! Instagram user usshoppingsos shared an exclusive look at the popular popcorn bucket at its new home in Shanghai Disneyland. The popcorn … Read more

Yoshi Egg-Hunt Announced for Universal Fan Fest Nights

Yoshi from Super Nintendo World stands next to a green spotted egg, inviting you to the ultimate Yoshi Egg-Hunt. Text reads: "Experience Universal Fan Fest Nights, Spring 2025.

Universal Studios Hollywood has shared details about one of the experiences coming to Super Nintendo World during Universal Fan Fest Nights. Yoshi Egg-Hunt at Universal Fan Fest Nights In a post on X, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that guests will get to partake in a Yoshi egg-hunt during Universal Fan Fest Nights in 2025. While … Read more

Roof Installed for Haunted Mansion Carriage House Shop at Disneyland

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As work continues on the Haunted Mansion grounds expansion at Disneyland Park, the beginnings of structural walls and roofing have been installed at the new carriage house-themed retail space. Haunted Mansion Carriage House Shop Construction Last month, the framework was erected for the Haunted Mansion carriage house shop. We noticed that boards were added to … Read more

‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ Opening Postponed to 2025

A boat with three figures sails through an illuminated, enchanting cave adorned with glowing plants, sea creatures, and twinkling lights. Decorated arch framing the scene with seashell and ocean motifs evokes a magical ambiance reminiscent of The Little Mermaid.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios was set to open “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” this fall, but the new show’s debut has been postponed until 2025. ‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” was set to debut sometime this fall, but Disney has announced that the show’s opening … Read more

A Look at the Making of Ollie the Gingerbread Man for Disney Jollywood Nights

A large gingerbread man figure playing a saxophone stands on a grassy area in front of The Hollywood Lounge at night, illuminated by street lamps, perfectly capturing the festive spirit of Jollywood Nights.

Disney Live Entertainment has revealed the story of how “Holly Jolly Ollie Wood,” otherwise known as Ollie, the gingerbread man mascot for Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, was brought to life. The Making of Holly Jolly Ollie Wood from Disney Jollywood Nights Last year, Disney introduced a new park-exclusive character for the inaugural … Read more