Chuck Mirarchi 
Last month Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. Over at Tikes Peak, an area with scaled-down attractions for little ones, received a “Frozen” retheming. During a recent visit, we found that Kristoff & his pal reindeer Sven — as children — were added to the area. Peeking out from a snow … Read more
Effective today, Walt Disney World Resort hotel parking restrictions have now been extended to all resorts over the holiday season. Only guests staying at that particular resort or with a confirmed dining reservation are allowed to park. However, this parking privilege does not apply to guests who have placed a mobile order or who intend … Read more
Earlier this month, the Tampa Bay Rays announced they needed to relocate their spring base for 2023 due to extensive damage to team training facilities caused by Hurricane Ian. At the time, they said they were exploring “several options.” Now, Disney and the Tampa Bay Rays have announced that Major League Baseball will be returning to … Read more
Why ring in the new year with a generic glitter tiara or 2023 glasses when you can do it stylishly with a 2023 Minnie ear headband? We found the latest addition to the 2023 collection at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A., at the Magic Kingdom. 2023 Minnie Ear Headband – $34.99 This fun Minnie … Read more
Disney Cruise Line is offering a promotion for new bookings departing between June 19, 2023, and May 31, 2024, where the initial deposit is 50% off and does not require final payment at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be due at the time of final payment. However, this offer does not apply … Read more
The holiday season is here and Walt Disney World cast members are spreading joy and cheer by participating in the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive. This annual event supports the Marine Toys for Tots Program, which helps bring gifts to children in need. The atmosphere at the resort is festive, with twinkling lights and the aroma … Read more
Eddie Sotto, a former Disney Imagineer who is recognized as one of the most influential theme park experts in the world, believes that Disney resorts are becoming too generic. On Twitter, Sotto responded to our story from last week on the upcoming refurbishment of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s lobby. “It seems that all … Read more
For you polar bears out there headed to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort next year, you might want to rethink some of your plans. Starting in early January, the Lava Pool water slide will be closed to guests for routine maintenance. The refurbishment kicks off on January 3, 2023. Disney has stated that the Lava Pool … Read more
Last week, “Avatar: The Way of Water” opened worldwide at the box office. Although it had a respectable showing at the box office, taking in roughly $134 million in domestic markets, Disney had forecasted a $135-$150 million opening weekend. Disney stock [$DIS] has tumbled over $4.00 in today’s trading. Some are blaming the disappointing results … Read more
Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay originally planned to end in the first week of January, has been extended for an additional three weeks, allowing guests to continue experiencing it. We noticed that the holiday version of the attraction will now run until January 30, 2023. After that, the attraction will close and be returned to … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has unveiled a 30-second teaser showcasing a selection of the upcoming shows set to be released on Disney Plus starting in January 2023. The lineup features a mix of new Originals, movies, and TV series. The streaming service offers a variety of content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, … Read more
The Tokyo Disney Resort has recently updated its “Theme Park Usage Agreement,” and listed in its “Prohibited Acts” section is this little gem — “Purchasing products or souvenirs for the purpose of resale.” Yes, Tokyo Disney Resort has now made buying merchandise for the purpose of reselling it a reason to be removed from the … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has just made your holiday shopping just a bit easier. When you spend $75 or more on a qualifying purchase, for an additional $60 you can purchase this new Universal Rolling Backpack. Universal Studios Rolling Backpack Offer – $60.00 (with $75+ qualifying purchases) The rolling backpack has a baseball feel to it … Read more
The DuckTales World Showcase Adventure game is available at EPCOT through the Play Disney Parks app. We wrapped up our first mission in China, then we hit up Japan, and now we’re headed to Germany! So follow along for our full playthrough of this exciting new game! Getting Started The game requires the Play Disney … Read more
José, one of the four masters of ceremonies at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, has now been memorialized in the form of a tiki mug at Trader Sam’s! The José mug is sold with one of two beverages – an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic choice, so we headed down to try them both and pick … Read more
Last night, “Avatar: The Way of Water” had its China premiere at the Walt Disney Grand Theater in Disneytown at the Shanghai Disney Resort. Invited guests were treated to a special Avatar-themed nighttime show at Shanghai Disneyland theme park. The nearly three-and-a-half-minute show consisted of numerous fireworks and exquisite projects illuminating Enchanted Storybook Castle. As … Read more
