PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Debuts New Disney Parks Popcorn Containers Inspired by Mary Blair

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We have been noticing an update in branding on some of the food containers that you find at snack carts around Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Today, we stumbled upon a new popcorn container for those that opt out of the pricier themed popcorn buckets. If you recognize this pattern, it’s because it’s the same … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Disney Ink & Paint” Limited Edition MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke Now Available at Walt Disney World

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It’s finally here! Check out the new, limited edition “Disney Ink & Paint” MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke. These bands are limited edition of 2500 and feature the colorful new character-filled design seen on the rest of the Ink & Paint collection. Dooney & Bourke “Disney Ink & Paint” Limited Edition MagicBand – $58.00 The … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Removed From Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The impending opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has many Disney parks fans on the edge of their seats. We’re just a couple weeks away from the March 4th opening date. With Cast Member ride testing already underway, it seems the finishing touches are being added to the Chinese Theatre. Today, … Read more

Woman Files Lawsuit Claiming She Was Injured on Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom

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A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney World Resort seeking damages of $30,000 in relation to an alleged injury that happened on Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom. The Tennessee plaintiff is seeking damages after she claims the Space Mountain cast member slammed a gate on her. The incident happened February 26th, 2018 and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Themed Shade Structures Installed at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Harambe Market is currently in an in-between phase of what looks like an awning installation in anticipation of the upcoming summer months. In our photo report from last week, we showed you that there were rolling planters concealing the construction where new shade structures have now been revealed. This still feels like an obviously incomplete … Read more

PHOTOS: New Aerial Drone Pictures Show Empty Shanghai Disneyland; Still Closed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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Thanks to Twitter user @gourmetdyy, we have a rare look inside an empty Shanghai Disneyland. The park, which is about 850 km from the original outbreak in Wuhan, China, has been closed temporarily in response to the growing concern for the Coronavirus outbreak in the Hubei Province. The park has been closed since January 25th, … Read more

PHOTO: New Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack Landing June 2020

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In what will surely be the most popular Loungefly mini backpack of the summer, possibly even the year, The Child has come in backpack form. Loungefly confirmed this morning that they will be launching a Baby Yoda inspired mini backpack in June 2020. Although we don’t have a official release date yet, we are looking forward … Read more

PHOTOS: Gutting of MouseGear Exposes Interior of Former Merchandise Location at EPCOT

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On our way to the opening of the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse this morning, we stopped to take a look at some of the progress going on with the overhaul of the former MouseGear location The MouseGear renovation is part of Project Gamma and the overall EPCOT overhaul. We saw one of the last dominoes … Read more

REVIEW: The Force is Strong With The “Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy” Book, Now Available On Sale

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The force is with you in this awesome “Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy” pop-up book from the Star Wars universe. With stunning visuals that quite literally jump off the page, this Star Wars pop-up book really brings the complete Star Wars movie canon to life. The pop-up book is in chronological order and takes … Read more

VIDEO: Trailer Released for “Be Our Chef” Family Cooking Show; Debuts March 27 on Disney+

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We just got our first look at the upcoming family cooking show “Be Our Chef” on Disney+. “Be Our Chef” will feature host Angela Kinsey who starred as Angela on NBC’s “The Office.” The show centers around 5 families preparing delicious dishes inspired by their favorite Disney characters. The judging will be done by actual … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Butterfly House Currently Under Construction in New Location at The Land Pavilion

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The popular Butterfly House that is usually present at EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival looks like it will be getting a new home this year. The walk-through, which was usually housed behind Club Cool (up until its present demolition) features a tented garden with various breeds of butterflies that you can interact with. In walking … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Villains “Villaintines” Phone Cases Stalk Into D-Tech on Demand at Walt Disney World

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For anyone that may have failed to find a Valentine’s date this year, or, like some of these Disney villains, might just loathe the holiday entirely, these phone cases may be for you! We were creeping around the Magic Kingdom today and spotted these new D-Tech cases at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. We previewed some … Read more

PHOTOS: Work on PeopleMover Vertical Supports Progresses as Tomorrowland Remodel Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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“It’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” and Tomorrowland is on its was back to the ’60s! Progress will go on in your life, and mine, and Tomorrowland is no different. Sometimes though, progress is going backwards, not forwards! We are following closely the continued transition from ’90s “New Tomorrowland” to a more classic Tomorrowland. This … Read more

PHOTOS: New Structural Pieces Added to Entrance Fountain at EPCOT

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Construction on the entrance fountain overhaul at EPCOT continues this week with additional work seen on some visual elements. We have seen steady progress over the last few months working towards the goal of a new-retro fountain, paying homage to the original lucite fountain that once graced the park entrance. The reimagining of the fountain … Read more

PHOTOS: Umbrellas Installed at Regal Eagle Smokehouse; Final Preparations Underway as Restaurant Nears Grand Opening at EPCOT

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Regal Eagle, the new fast casual restaurant coming to the American Pavilion in EPCOT is inching towards the finish line this week. We expected it to open over the weekend because, you know, its President’s Day today, but alas, it seems we will have to wait a couple more days. We previewed the upcoming menus … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Onward” Merchandise (Apparel, Plush, Toys, and More) Venture Into Walt Disney World

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The new Disney·Pixar movie “Onward” is debuting on March 6, and to celebrate the upcoming premiere, all new merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World! Onward, starring Chris Pratt (Star Lord in Marvel’s “Guardians of The Galaxy”), and Tom Holland (Spiderman), tells the story of two brothers who are on a quest to have one … Read more