Chuck Mirarchi 
Today at the UBS Global TMT Conference in New York City, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell confirmed that Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s third theme park will be opened in the summer of 2025. During a question and answer session, Shell stated “We’re right on track. Literally right on track.” Although he didn’t say exactly when Epic … Read more
Just when you thought you might have one too many Disney model kits, along come the Haunted Mansion Model Kit. We found this at the World of Disney in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. As the Ghost Host says, “There is always room for one more.” Haunted Mansion Model Kit – $29.99 This … Read more
Mention Disney Genie and Genie+ to most Disney fans and you’ll get a long dissertation on how much they hate the relatively new system. Now, a California-based theme park firm also has an issue with it as well; however, this is more legal in nature. On December 2, 2022, Agile Journey LLC filed a lawsuit … Read more
In October, we reported on the construction that had begun at the Hello Kitty Store at Universal Studios Florida. As reported, the store has reopened and will be re-themed in the near future. Last month, we stated that the shop was getting a new floor, as well as a little refreshing. The shop would retain … Read more
For die-hard Disney fans, incorporating Disney into the proposal or the wedding is a given. When it’s an engagement, many people will pop the question somewhere in the park – typically in front of the castle. Now you can get down on one knee and propose (or commemorate the occasion) with this Walt Disney World … Read more
We recently headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check on the progress at the Toy Story-themed Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant. The new table service restaurant, which was announced in 2019, is located just past the Toy Story Land entrance and in between Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania attractions. Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant … Read more
This past October, we reported that the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction at the Disneyland Resort would be closed for a three-day refurbishment the following month. However, starting on January 9, 2023, the attraction, located in Adventureland, will close for a lengthy refurbishment. Disney doesn’t give a reopening date only to say that it will return … Read more
Although Dooku, the Count of Serenno and former Jedi Master, who went on to become Darth Tyranus and the political leader of the Separatists, isn’t a good guy, his lightsaber is certainly a work of art. We found Count Dooku’s Jedi Lightsaber at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Count Dooku’s Jedi Lightsaber – $169.99 The blade … Read more
New kitchenwares featuring R-series droids are now available at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found a salt and pepper shaker set and glassware. Droid Depot Salt and Pepper Shaker – $19.99 The green shaker, for pepper, features a sketch of an R-series droid very similar to R2-D2. One side of each shaker is … Read more
On a recent visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we discovered a new gelato stand located in Grand Avenue just outside Muppet Vision 3D. The Cast Member informed us this was a new addition to the area and would be permanent. The menu features seven flavors – cookies and cream, chocolate, dulce de leche, mint chocolate … Read more
Even though winter may be just around the corner, this cozy floral peach Spirit Jersey with flowers and butterflies will uplift your spirits until spring arrives. Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey for Adults – Peach – $89.99 This beautiful soft pink spirit jersey is a medium-weight fabric made from 100% cotton. It has an embroidered … Read more
On Sunday, December 11, D23 Gold Members are invited to a morning of holiday shopping at Mickey’s of Glendale, on the Walt Disney Imagineering campus in Glendale, California. Tickets are complimentary and will go “on sale” on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST). Those wishing to participate should click here … Read more
No one really knows what former Disney CEO Michael Eisner thinks about another former CEO Bob Chapek or the direction of The Walt Disney Company, but based on a recent Twitter post, we might have a better idea. The day after Chapek was fired and Bob Iger was back in the CEO’s seat, Eisner tweeted, … Read more
Earlier this month, we reported that a new Minnie Mouse design for a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder magnet would be delivered. Now, passholders are starting to receive them in the mail. The new magnet features the Paul Rudish-designed Minnie Mouse from the Disney Channel and Disney+ animated series. The outside of the packet, which … Read more
We were at the Universal Orlando Resort to check out the 8th annual Cabana Bay Tree Lighting Ceremony. It was a festive evening filled with holiday cheer for everyone. A very fit-looking Santa, who was also part of an acrobat performance, greeted guests. Guests can have their picture taken with the Big Guy. He sits … Read more
Guests visiting Disney Parks are no strangers to price hikes. Typically, guests expect park passes and annual passes to increase — at least — on a yearly basis. Now, we have discovered that Disneyland Paris has dramatically increased prices at many of the resort’s sit-down restaurants. This is the largest price increase in the park’s … Read more