Brit Tuttle 
A local union released a report on the “second class” conditions of third party Disney Springs Cast Members, new Disney Squishmallows are available, and details have been released about the new ice skating show coming to Jollywood Nights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Daily Recap for … Read more
Guests attending Disney Jollywood Nights this year will receive a complimentary parting gift on their way out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios — champagne-flavored marshmallows! Complimentary Champagne-Flavored Marshmallows at Disney Jollywood Nights Announced alongside other details for Jollywood Nights, this complimentary gift will be handed out to guests as they leave the event. It is included … Read more
The Disney Parks Blog has shared details for new and returning offerings that will be available for this year’s Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the new ice skating show. Disney Jollywood Nights ‘Glisten!’ – An All-New Skating Spectacular This year’s new ice skating show is called “Glisten!” It will be performed on … Read more
The 2024 Halloween popcorn bucket featuring Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow as the Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” has arrived at Walt Disney World. 2024 Halloween Popcorn Bucket – $13 The popcorn bucket sports a white base with a black handle and matching black lid. The price of the bucket includes a serving … Read more
Pixar instructed employees to make Riley “less gay” in “Inside Out 2,” New York Public Schools employees took Disney trips from homeless students, Disneyland has a new “Alice in Wonderland” bottle filler, Universal released their 2025 Rock the Universe lineup — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Walt … Read more
A new water bottle filling station themed to Alice in Wonderland has been installed at Disneyland Park, adding an extra bit of magic to a normally mundane park offering. Alice in Wonderland Water Bottle Station We spotted the station during a trip to Disneyland Park on September 14, 2024. The station is a rich, dark … Read more
As work continues on the grounds expansion for the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park, metal framework has gone vertical for the new carriage house-themed retail space. Haunted Mansion Carriage House Shop Construction We spotted the framework for the new shop while visiting Disneyland Park over the weekend on September 14. Previously released concept art shows … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has released its points chart for the new DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It will begin selling points on October 1, 2024 with bookings available the following month. DVC Island Tower Point Sales According to DVC News, sales of DVC Island Tower points will kick off on October 1 … Read more
Walt Disney World has been hit with a setback in their plans to reimagine Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom into a new Cars-themed area, as the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has sent a six-page letter outlining problems with the initial permit application. Permit Revisions Requested for Tom … Read more
After being blocked off earlier this month, the Woody’s Lunch Box seating area has been demolished in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Woody’s Lunch Box Seating Area Demolished A new, temporary seating area for Woody’s Lunch Box was set up near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge earlier this month. These tables are open for … Read more
The Disney Parks Blog has shared a first look at construction on the real-life Parr House from “The Incredibles” at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community scheduled to open in 2025. Parr House at Cotino The Parr House will be part of the community’s voluntary Artisan Club, hosting events, celebrations, and limited overnight accommodations. … Read more
The Oriental Land Company has announced full details for Disney Christmas 2024, which runs at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea from November 15 through December 25, 2024. Disney Christmas 2024 Entertainment This marks the final year for the “Disney Christmas Stories” parade at Tokyo Disneyland, as it will be performing its “Fond Farewell.” The … Read more
A new fireworks dining package is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, titled Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Nighttime Gathering. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Nighttime Gathering Announced via a post from the Disney Eats official Instagram, this dining package will begin in November, on evenings when the “Fire of … Read more
In a new video, cast members of “Agatha All Along” on Disney+ shared a first look at Agatha Harkness joining Marvel Day at Sea 2025 on Disney Cruise Line. Agatha Harkness at Marvel Day at Sea As previously announced, Agatha will join Doctor Strange and Sorcerer Supreme Wong during “Strange Academy: A Spellbinding Spectacular.” Clips … Read more
The “Song of the South” reference previously found on one of the wall displays in Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been removed. ‘Song of the South’ Removed from Walt Disney Presents We noticed that the reference that was previously along the gallery wall in Walt Disney Presents for the 1943 section has … Read more
New virtual tours are now available of three different room types at the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opening later this year at Walt Disney World. DVC Island Tower Villas Virtual Tour The website Matterport Discover, per DVC News, offers three room tours for the DVC Island Tower Villas: Deluxe Studio, … Read more