Bram Lybeert 
We spotted an extension of the construction walls at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, as the lengthy refurbishment continues at the Magic Kingdom. They are also testing trains today, January 9. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Construction Update When walking to the entrance of the closed attraction, our reporter spotted trains on the track. We have been … Read more
Our reporter spotted that Dok Ondar has fallen on hard times, being forced to sell lightsaber parts from nearby Savi’s Workshop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (or Batuu East). These include parts from the Reclaimed and Reforged series, which were originally exclusive to May the 4th at Walt Disney World and Season of the Force at Disneyland Resort. … Read more
Two restaurants at Walt Disney World have removed the Chicken Strips adult entrée from their online and mobile ordering menus. However, they can still be ordered at the restaurants. Chicken Strips Adult Entrees Removed At Rosie’s All-American Café, the adult chicken strips entrée has been removed from the online menu. However, the physical menu has … Read more
The Tron: Ares overlay at the Magic Kingdom now has a closure date. The overlay, which made its debut in September, will end about four months after it first began running on September 15 at Walt Disney World. Tron: Ares Overlay Ending The overlay will end on January 19 at Magic Kingdom. The overlay inspired by … Read more
Several new pieces of the “Disney At Home” collection have arrived at Walt Disney World, including bowls, coasters, a pitcher, and more. They are at both Celebrity 5 &10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Throw Pillow – $49.99 The “HOME” throw pillow has a Mickey icon for the letter “O.” It … Read more
A new vintage-style shirt celebrating The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is now available. We found it at Rock Around the Shop on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, though it will likely be made available at other shops throughout the park. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror T-Shirt – $32.99 This white shirt has … Read more
In a recent interview, Emma Stone spoke mainly about her movie Bugonia, but she also briefly discussed the upcoming Miss Piggy project. We first reported on this project with involvement from Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, and Cole Escola late last year. Emma Stone And Miss Piggy In the W Magazine interview with Lynn Hirschberg, she … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a video that shows the behind-the-scenes installation of the first large-scale 3D-printed prop, located at the Disneyland version of the Jungle Cruise. We first reported on this boat coming late last year. 3D Printed Prop The video opens with a large crane at night in Adventureland, after which Xavier Maline, … Read more
Disney has added a virtual queue for the duration of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend to the My Disney Experience app. Guests will utilize the queue for the runDisney Merchandise Shop and runDisney-Themed Brooks Running Shoes at the AdventHealth Arena inside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Virtual Queue The virtual queue is … Read more
A new series of Disney Wishables, inspired by 101 Dalmatians, is now available at Walt Disney World, after releasing late last year at Disneyland Resort. These “shimmer” Wishables feature a unique, sparkly exterior. 101 Dalmatians Shimmer Wishables – $17.99 As with other series of Wishables, each box contains one of five possible plush characters. Each plush is approximately … Read more
The live-action Ariel meet and greet will be moved back to its original location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ariel Meet & Greet Moves Back To Walt Disney Presents Ariel’s temporary meet and greet location moved from Walt Disney Presents to Echo Lake, near 50’s Prime Time Cafe. This change started on October 28, for the start of holiday … Read more
The Disney Store, an opening day store for Disney Village (or as it was called when it first opened on April 12th, 1992, Festival Disney), closed its doors after over 33 years of operation for the final time on January 4, 2026, to make way for a new store. It was originally slated to close … Read more
Four new thick spirit jerseys with a mesh texture are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. Our reporter found these items at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Maroon Mesh Hockey Spirit Jersey – $ 79.99 The spirit jersey features a mesh throughout. The front has the vintage D logo from Walt Disney World, … Read more
After the addition of queue markers, signage, kitchen appliances, and the return of the domino benches near the restrooms, it looks as if the new snack kiosk at Toy Story Land could open very soon. A cash register was just installed, and we spotted coolers. Toy Story Land Snack Kiosk Construction The air conditioning unit … Read more
Diamond Horseshoe will receive its first show in over 20 years, with Jessie’s Roundup. Craft, dance, and yodel your hearts out in this western revue. Toy Story Pals at Diamond Horseshoe Just for Cool Kids’ Summer, pals from Toy Story are ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square … Read more
Cool Kid’s Summer will return from May 26 to September 8, 2026, and will bring attraction refreshes, new experiences, and limited-time activities. Ways to Save During Cool Kid’s Summer Guests can get two free room nights and theme park days when purchasing a select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket … Read more
