Austin Haughton 
Fans of cookies and cream or hazelnut flavors may want to pay a visit to The Plaza Restaurant during their next visit to Walt Disney World. Out with the Old Shakes, In with the New In a quiet change to the menu at Magic Kingdom’s Plaza Restaurant, Disney has replaced two older “Artisanal Shake” offerings … Read more
Fans of Universal’s iconic green ogre and his band of misfits can check out this new collection on their next visit to Islands of Adventure. New Merchandise for Far Far Away Heroes and Villains “You’ve got to trust me” T-Shirt – $30 The first graphic t-shirt in the collection features a heather grey base color, with … Read more
To paraphrase the Autobot leader: Popcorn is the right of all sentient beings. Optimus Prime Popcorn Bucket – $34.99 Transformers fans, rejoice: Universal has released a new refillable popcorn bucket themed to the Autobot hero, Optimus Prime. The popcorn bucket Prime is styled after his classic, Generation 1 (G1) design, sporting his signature bright blue … Read more
With 6 episodes released to date, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord remains among the highest-rated Star Wars productions ever, despite a slight dip in Rotten Tomatoes ratings. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Success Continues The official Star Wars and Lucasfilm Instagram accounts shared a short clip promoting the record-breaking accolade of the new … Read more
Construction on the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster at Universal Orlando Resort has achieved a new milestone, with the first section of track now visible from within the park. Track Construction Commences on Hollywood Drift in Orlando On a recent visit to Universal Studios Florida, we spotted a milestone construction update on the upcoming … Read more
The future is unknown for Marvel’s “merc with a mouth”, but it seems unlikely that audiences will see another standalone film for some time. ‘I think he’s a supporting character, you know?’ Ryan Reynolds – producer, writer, and of course, the lead actor behind Deadpool in the character’s titular film series – says he does … Read more
Following the removal of self-serve machines, Universal appears to be replacing the service with signage promoting mobile ticketing. QR Codes Replace Self-Serve Ticketing at Universal As of last month, park visitors at Universal Orlando Resort can no longer pick up their Universal Orlando Resort theme park tickets at self-service kiosks. The machines were removed from … Read more
The team at Daps Magic shared an early look at an upcoming Disney+ special that recreates three popular Disney musical sequences through American Sign Language. ‘Songs in Sign Language’ Project Previews New Moana, Frozen, Encanto Animations Next week, Disney+ will debut a new short-form special titled “Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language” on April 27 … Read more
In honor of Earth Month, Disney is putting the spotlight on the award winners of the 2026 Disney Environmental Champion of the Year (DECOY) Awards. Celebrating Cast Member Efforts Towards a Sustainable World In post shared on the company-official Life at Disney website, Disney Experiences has announced its 2026 Disney Environmental Champion of the Year Awards as … Read more
Yes, it’s only April, so Christmas is still eight months away – but Disneyland guests may want to grab these new ornaments before they sell out closer to the holiday season! Mickey Icon Ornament – $39.99 This new ornament design features a matte black Mickey-shaped bauble with a sculpted figure of Mickey Mouse perched on the … Read more
The sci-fi film from 20th Century Studios adapts a 2012 sci-fi novel and stars several stars from other Disney productions. Trailer Drops for ‘The Dog Stars’ From 20th Century Studios Disney D23 and Disney’s 20th Century Studios have released the first official trailer for the upcoming Ridley Scott film, The Dog Stars. The movie is … Read more
Fans of the hit Pixar film and its colorful cast of aquatic characters will enjoy this new variety of apparel available at Pixar Pier. Nemo and Friends Youth T-Shirt – $34.99 This youth shirt stars Nemo, Dory, and Peach in a colorful graphic along the bottom front of the shirt and the chest pocket. On … Read more
The popular spray hand sanitizer product line has expanded its Disney collaboration to encompass the leading Mouse lady herself. Minnie Mouse Touchland Hand Sanitizer Set – $22 Touchland has officially released the latest Disney design of their travel-friendly hand sanitizer and decorative case. The new spray mist sanitizer set is themed to Minnie Mouse, featuring … Read more
The wildly popular new Bluey stage show in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland will soon be easier to see with new, later show times starting next week. In a recent update to entertainment scheduling on the Disneyland website, we noticed some changes coming to the performance schedule for “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” Beginning Sunday, April … Read more
While Disney is slowly sharing updates on the ride experience, we’re also now seeing our first glimpses at updated paintwork on the ride facade. Updated Paint Job Coming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Giant Guitar Work is underway, both inside and out, to retheme Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to its new Muppets … Read more
The Magic of Disney Animation facade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios seems to be experiencing some technical difficulties regarding its paintwork. The Magic of Disney Animation Painting Update In one of our stranger construction updates for the new Magic of Disney Animation facade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed the return of decorative red paint stripes … Read more
