Brit Tuttle 
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed that it will build a fourth Wish-class ship before moving to a new, smaller class design. Disney Cruise Line Planning Smaller Class of Cruise Ships As reported by Seatrade Cruise News, these are the first details released for Disney Cruise Line’s four new builds contracted at Meyer Werft last August. … Read more
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have scrapped their plans to create the bundled sports streaming service Venu Sports, which would show all their game telecasts and studio programs. Venu Sports Streaming App Cancelled This decision comes just a few days after Disney signed a deal to merge Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, the … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit to install signage as construction on the new Test Track 3.0 continues at EPCOT. Imagineering Files Permit to Install Signage at Test Track The Notice of Commencement, filed yesterday, lists “Install signage” as the “General description of improvement” for 1440 Avenue of the Stars EP, Bay Lake, … Read more
Walt Disney World has shared a first look at the Annual Passholder-exclusive merchandise for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, featuring none other than Figment. 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Annual Passholder Merchandise First revealed via The Passholder Buzz on My Disney Experience, each of the Passholder-exclusive items feature Figment celebrating … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced an extension to its temporary closure due to the California wildfires. Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk to Remain Closed The announcement was made around midnight this morning, Thursday, January 9, on social media: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Universal Studios Hollywood (@unistudios) Out of an abundance … Read more
As cold weather continues to impact Central Florida, Disney’s Blizzard Beach has extended its temporary closure by another day. Blizzard Beach Closure Continues Previously, the water park was scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025; it will now remain closed on that day. It is scheduled to reopen on Friday, January 10 from 10 … Read more
Universal Orlando announced their 2025 Mardi Gras concert lineup, a “Princess and the Frog” Passholder magnet is coming to Walt Disney World, LEGO is releasing a new “Lilo & Stitch” set, Haunted Mansion Holiday will return for Halloween — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Daily Recap for … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new notice of commencement for facility demolition ahead of the upcoming first phase of closures for DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineering Files Notice of Commencement for Facility Demolition in DinoLand The permit lists “Facility demo” as the “General description of Improvement,” specified for 614 Dinoland Drive in … Read more
UPDATE: After this report, Disneyland officials issued a correction stating Haunted Mansion Holiday will be open for Halloween. Disneyland Resort has announced that guests will get to enjoy the standard Haunted Mansion experience this Halloween, as Haunted Mansion Holiday will return a bit later in 2025. Haunted Mansion Holiday Skipping Halloween According to the Disneyland … Read more
Alongside the release of the concert lineup for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, Universal has also shared the many Passholder benefits that will be available during the event. Universal Mardi Gras Passholder Perks Ride a Mardi Gras Parade Float for Free Starting things off, Passholders will be able to ride a Mardi Gras … Read more
Walt Disney World has shared a teaser video on social media for the next complimentary Annual Passholder magnet, with a hint to its theme. Walt Disney World Teases New ‘Princess and the Frog’ Annual Passholder Magnet Spotted on the WDW Annual Passholders Instagram account, the caption says, “Alright, let’s get to it! Give us your … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the full lineup of performers for this year’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which includes a Jonas brother, a “Jersey Shore” cast member, and more. 2025 Universal Mardi Gras Concert Lineup Following up on their previous announcement of event dates for Mardi Gras, Universal Orlando has released the … Read more
As part of the Lunar New Year 2025 festivities at Disney California Adventure, three limited edition Sip and Savor Passes will be available for guests to collect. Limited Edition Lunar New Year 2025 Sip and Savor Passes This year’s passes are available in three new, limited edition collectible designs that pay homage to either Chinese, … Read more
Disney Parks Blog has released the full menus for Lunar New Year 2025 at Disneyland Resort, which kicks off later this month. Running from January 17 through Februrary 16, 2025, Lunar New Year returns to the Disneyland Resort to celebrate Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures at the start of the Year of the Snake. Guests … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced the return of the Florida Resident Discover Disney ticket, which allows Florida locals to experience the resort at an affordable cost. Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket Returns Available to purchase starting January 7, 2025, this ticket offers Florida residents four days to visit the Walt Disney World theme parks for … Read more
Disney has reached a deal to combine Hulu + Live TV with “sports-first” streaming service Fubo in a new joint venture, ending the latter’s antitrust lawsuit to block the Venu Sports joint streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Disney to Merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo The Hulu subscription video-on-demand service is … Read more