Brit Tuttle 
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is now temporarily closed at Universal Studios Florida, as the ride undergoes a previously announced brief refurbishment. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Temporarily Closed Rip Ride Rockit is a roller coaster in the New York section of the park, near Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and the new Villain-Con Minion Blast. Originally opened in … Read more
shopDisney has shared a sneak peek at the upcoming 1980s Disney100 Decades Collection, which features items inspired by the classic Disney Afternoon animated series, “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.” This preview image shared via Twitter showcases an ear headband featuring Chip and Dale in their Rescue Rangers outfits, with the show’s logo on one ear. … Read more
Disney Parks has announced that a new retail space titled “Avengers Vault,” will be opening at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure next month. Avengers Vault Coming to Avengers Campus According to an update shared on Twitter, this retail space is set to open sometime in mid-September in Avengers Campus. An exact date and more … Read more
After last month’s limited Cast Member previews, another preview has been announced for Journey of Water Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. Cast Member Preview Announced for Journey of Water Inspired by Moana This new Cast Member preview will open registration starting August 22 on The HUB. Those interested in seeing the attraction before it officially … Read more
As Typhoon Lan approaches western Japan and prepares to make landfall, Universal Studios Japan has announced that it will be closing for the typhoon. Universal Studios Japan Closing Due to Approaching Typhoon The news was shared via an important notice on the park’s official website. As a result of the approaching Typhoon Lan, Universal Studios … Read more
Even more Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party event dates have sold out at Walt Disney World for September and October 2023. More Dates in September and October 2023 Sold Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party The annual Halloween event officially kicked off last weekend, and this month’s dates have been completely sold out since August 10. … Read more
A “new” entertainment offering of a pirate band was advertised for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The Adventureland performance was actually the return of Rusty Cutlass. Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band Returns Returning this year is Rusty Cutlass, a longtime favorite pirate band. They can be found at the Adventureland stage performing swashbuckling sea shanties. … Read more
To celebrate Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, the Walt Disney World Monorail fleet has joined in on the frightful fun with purple and orange undercarriage lights. The LED lighting effects were added as part of the 50th anniversary of the resort in 2021. We last noticed them changing for the 4th of July celebrations. … Read more
Avast! A crew of rogue pirates have taken to the streets of Adventureland outside Pirates of the Caribbean as part of the entertainment for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. Live Pirates in Adventureland We spotted these dastardly adventurers walking around outside of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Previously, live pirates have wandered the … Read more
Guests attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year can grab an adorable new Halloween balloon. Pumpkin Castle Halloween Balloons – $22 These Halloween balloons are white with art on both sides. The balloons feature Mickey and Minnie’s heads on either side of a pumpkin-ified Cinderella Castle. The words “Happy Halloween” are below them. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary … Read more
There are plenty of characters to see and greet at this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The Seven Dwarfs have returned for the first time since 2019, and we got a chance to meet them. Meet the Seven Dwarfs in Fantasyland You can meet the Dwarfs over in Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus. Doc, … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The latest edition of the Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug was released today at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in the Disneyland Resort — though those who wanted to pick one up were met with an exceptionally long wait. 3rd Edition Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug Released Previous releases of tiki mugs at Trader Sam’s have been … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replied to the motion to dismiss Disney’s ongoing lawsuit against him, citing that Disney does not have the standing to sue, and again claims that he is entitled to immunity from suit. Ron DeSantis Claims Sovereign and Legislative Immunity Attorneys for DeSantis state in the reply that neither the governor … Read more
The Q3 2023 earnings report released today for The Walt Disney Company has revealed Disney is selling their stake in DraftKings, just one day after announcing their plans to enter the sports betting market on their own with ‘ESPN BET.’ Disney Sells Stake in DraftKings The announcement of the sale was included in the “Other … Read more
In today’s Q3 2023 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Iger shared a statement on the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, stating he is “personally committed” to ending them. Bob Iger Comments on Hollywood Strikes After being slammed for saying the demands of writers and actors were “not realistic,” Iger has shared more … Read more