Chuck Mirarchi 
This April, a new stage show will debut at Hong Kong Disneyland: “StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet.” The new show, which will feature 12 members from the Hong Kong Ballet, will be performed at the Storybook Theater in Hong Kong Disneyland. The Hong Kong Ballet dancers will be joined by StellaLou and Duffy and Friends for … Read more
Starting today through February 3, 2023, Universal Orlando Resort is offering a complimentary annual passholder lanyard to annual passholders. The colorful lanyard of red, yellow, green, and blue has “UAOP” and “Passholder” on both sides of the strap. A plastic case, for your annual pass and any other small documents, hangs from a metal hook. … Read more
What’s the next best thing to getting backstage passes? Getting them and a Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Loungefly backpack. We found this rad backpack at the Rock Around the Shop at the exit to the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Loungefly Backpack – $85.00 This … Read more
A new dress inspired by the Matterhorn at Disneyland is now available at Tren-D at the Marketplace Co-op at Disney Springs. Matterhorn Dress – $148.00 This Matterhorn-inspired dress is a contemporary twist on the traditional dirndl worn by women and girls in the German-speaking Alps. The dress pays tribute to the Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction located … Read more
Disney has released its Walt Disney World 50th anniversary Grand Finale merchandise, which we found at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom. You can also find much of this merchandise on shopDisney.com. Walt Disney World x Loungefly Grand Finale 50th Anniversary Mini Backpack – $85.00 This mini Walt Disney World x … Read more
Although the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World is coming to an end, new merchandise is still being released. We recently came across this pin commemorating the occasion at Main Street Cinema on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. The pin reads ‘I Was Part of the Magic’ and is a great souvenir … Read more
Welcome back, old friend! On a recent visit to EPCOT, we discovered that the Compose Your Own Figment game has returned ImageWorks at the Imagination Pavilion. This fun imagination game debuted at EPCOT in 2011. Compose Your Own Figment, which is in the post-show of “Journey Into Imagination with Figment,” gives guests the opportunity to … Read more
On a recent visit to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort, we noticed Cast Members cleaning up the new seating area across from the upcoming Carousel Coffee quick service location. Carousel Coffee will be open to guests on Wednesday, December 28. The new seating area has a sterile appearance, with white paneled wainscoting covering three-fourths of the … Read more
Carousel Coffee at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort will open to guests on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. The quick-service coffee and bakery shop replace the resort’s gift shop, Dundy’s Sundries. Earlier this month, we reported that Carousel Coffee will feature Joffrey’s Coffee and feature an assortment of specialty drinks including a Shakerato – a double espresso … Read more
We recently found Count Dooku’s Jedi Lightsaber available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He once served as a Jedi Master, the Padawan of Yoda, and master of Rael Averross and Qui-Gon Jinn before becoming a powerful Sith Lord and the second apprentice of Darth Sidious. Count Dooku went from good to evil, however, his … Read more
A deadly snow “bomb cyclone” brought heavy snow, strong winds, and zero visibility, causing widespread travel disruptions over the holiday weekend. Airlines were forced to cancel more than 1,000 flights through Monday, according to FlightAware. Many airlines have recovered — more or less, except Southwest Airlines. As of Tuesday morning Eastern time, FlightAware reported that … Read more
Disney recently announced the return of Disney After Hours events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom Park, beginning on January 4, 2023. At the time, it was unclear what additional offerings would be available for guests at this separately priced ticketed event. Showtimes have now been posted for two nighttime shows at Disney’s … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has always offered guests unique “purchase with purchase” offers and this season is no different. We recently reported on the new Universal Studios Rolling Backpack Offer – $60.00 (with $75+ qualifying purchases), now they are offering a Universal Storage Bottle and a Universal Wearable Blanket. Universal Studios Wearable Blanket Offer – $25.00 … Read more
Disney has revealed a new game card for the upcoming Disney Lorcana game. The new game card, revealed by Ravensburger, is Dragon Fire, which features the dragon (Maleficent), spewing fire from its mouth. The new card for the game, which is expected to launch in the fall of 2023, is a new Action card and … Read more
You can feel the power of the force even more with these select discounted Lightsaber Hilts, which are currently 30% off at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Of the 15 different hilts that are available, four of them are currently on sale: the Leia hilt, the Plo Koon … Read more
Back in October, some generic park logo signage was installed at the entrances of both the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, which we later learned was to denote special entrances like Passholder lines. Now these signs have also gone up around the tapstiles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The new park signs have been installed on the … Read more
