Chuck Mirarchi, Author at WDW News Today

Details Released on Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Castaway Club Pearl Tier, Includes Complimentary Dinner at Palo and Unlimited Photo Downloads

February 23, 2023

Today, Disney announced details on Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Castaway Club Tier “Pearl.” Among the offerings is a complimentary dinner at one of their signature adult-exclusive restaurants, Palo. This year, Disney Cruise Line will be celebrating their 25th anniversary. This past November, we reported that in honor of that milestone, the company is introducing some … Read more

Select Cast Members Will Be Given Special Preview of “Happily Ever After” in March

February 23, 2023

Disney has announced that select Cast Members will be given a special preview of “Happily Ever After” on March 14 ahead of its return on April 3, 2023. All Walt Disney World Cast Members will be entered into a lottery to see the return of this fan-favorite nighttime fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom. Each … Read more

First Look at 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Orange Bird Loungefly Backpack

February 23, 2023

A new Orange Bird Loungefly backpack is coming next month. We spotted this first look at the Orange Bird collection on shopDisney.com. This backpack, which will be part of the 2023 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Orange Bird Collection, will be available online starting March 3 (but may debut at EPCOT on March 1 … Read more

New Fantasyland Tumbler Now Available at the Magic Kingdom

February 18, 2023

This new Fantasyland tumbler, now available at the Magic Kingdom, is perfect to start the week or the weekend with a nice beverage. We found this tumbler at Fantasy Faire in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. Fantasyland Tumbler – $22.99 Set against a purple background with white starbursts, this adorable tumbler has a cutout-like silhouette … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute, Opens to Guests February 18

February 19, 2023February 16, 2023

This past Wednesday, February 15, marked the unveiling of the much-awaited Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. This exhibit is among the major events honoring The Walt Disney Company’s centennial and will be accessible to visitors starting Saturday, February 18. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore ten themed galleries, many of … Read more

REVIEW: Minnie-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Now Available for a Limited Time at the Magic Kingdom

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

With Valentine’s Day just a day away, a Minnie-Shaped Cinnamon Roll is now available, for a limited time at the Magic Kingdom. And by limited time – we mean it’s only available through tomorrow – Valentine’s Day. This sweetheart of a treat is available at the Main Street Bakery. Minnie-Shaped Cinnamon Roll – $6.79 This … Read more

Walkway Between the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Now Closed Due to Construction, Work Continues on Narcoosee’s

February 13, 2023

To prevent guests from walking through a construction zone, Disney has now closed the walkway between the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. We visited the resort to see how construction was coming along on the resort and on Narcoosee’s restaurant. Starting today and until further notice, the walkway connecting Magic Kingdom and Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: The Dress Shop Moves Back Into Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs

August 4, 2023February 10, 2023

Just like the dinosaurs, the National Geographic store at Disney Springs is now extinct. We visited Disney Springs and found the former outdoor clothing, accessories, and science toy shop is completely gone, and The Dress Shop has moved back into the space. The NatGeo shop opened in Marketplace Co-Op this past October, and not only … Read more

Limited Edition The Disney Afternoon & Disney100 Pins Now Available at Walt Disney World

February 9, 2023

Whether you’re a collector of Disney animation or anything historical, these pins are for you. These Disney100 and Limited Edition The Disney Afternoon Pins are now available at Walt Disney World. We found them at the Frontier Trading Post in the Magic Kingdom. The Disney Afternoon Pin Collage – Limited Edition 1,500 – $29.99 This … Read more

Ceiling Leaking in Main Entrance of Disney’s Riviera Resort

February 7, 2023

Following our arrival today at Disney’s Riviera Resort, we were surprised to find the front entrance was closed. As it turns out, there was a leak from the ceiling, and we spotted crews hard at work with buckets and towels to keep things in order. Once we got into the resort, we headed to the … Read more

VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean Boat Sinks at Disneyland, Guests Evacuated by Fire Department

February 7, 2023

Recently, a video surfaced of a Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean boat taking on water and sinking. TikTok user @justnjames_ posted a video of him and other guests trying to keep their feet from getting soaked from the water that filled the bottom of their boat. He had stated that “it was a hot mess,” … Read more

UPDATE: Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill Added to State Affairs Committee Agenda

February 8, 2023February 7, 2023

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8, the Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill will be a part of the Florida State Affairs Committee Agenda. Bill HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, along with two other bills, will be up for consideration. The meeting, which will begin at 2:00 p.m., will be held in … Read more

The Final Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction – Cinderella Castle Fireworks Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World

February 7, 2023

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The final Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction – Cinderella Castle Fireworks Collection is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the twelfth collection at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A., in the Magic Kingdom. A limited number of items can be purchased on shopDisney.com. As you may remember, in December 2021, Disney announced this new … Read more

VIDEO: Construction Update from World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Shares Closer Look at Elsa Audio Animatronic

February 7, 2023

Today, Hong Kong Disneyland shared progress on the upcoming land – World of Frozen. The world’s first Frozen-themed land, World of Frozen, is set to open later this year. It will be the park’s largest expansion, featuring two new attractions, Frozen Ever After and Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, a restaurant, and shopping outlets. The Disney … Read more

Haunted Mansion Unexpectedly Closed For a Second Day in a Row at the Magic Kingdom

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

UPDATE: The Haunted Mansion was able to reopen around 11 a.m. this morning. It appears the Haunted Mansion will not be welcoming its 1,000 “resident” today because the Haunted Mansion did not open with the Magic Kingdom. This is the second consecutive day that this popular attraction has not been opened. According to Cast Members, … Read more

Universal Studios Japan Teases New Experience Coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

February 6, 2023

In a cryptic tweet, Universal Studios Japan said that a new experience will be coming soon to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In the first tweet, which features the image of Harry flying over Hogsmeade and is the stock photo for the Japan version of the land, it says “The world of magic never … Read more