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The new Disney Storyland Boutique has recently opened at the Downtown Disney District, and we spotted several new merchandise items during our tour of the new location. Disney Storyland Boutique takes over the former Wonderground Gallery and temporary Disney Dress Shop storefront. If you want a closer look at the design of the new store, we recently posted a … Read more
A new plastic tumbler inspired by Walt Disney World’s opening year of 1971 has arrived at the park. We found the new tumbler at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Florida 1971 Tumbler – $29.99 The new tumbler is black plastic with a white handle and lid. The center of the tumbler has a large “D” … Read more
A new Minnie ear headband themed to constellations in a starry night sky has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the new ears at Celebrity 5 & 10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Constellation Minnie Ear Headband – $34.99 The newest Minnie ear headband is navy blue and silver. The ears have a glittery silver … Read more
Several promotional decals and a photo-op themed to the new “Dream Productions” Disney+ series have appeared in Pixar Plaza at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New art and decals themed to characters and moments from “Dream Productions” have arrived at Pixar Plaza. The Disney+ original series is a four-episode spinoff from the “Inside Out” films focusing on … Read more
“When You Wish Upon a Ghost,” a new book themed to the Haunted Mansion attraction, is now available online for preorder. “When You Wish Upon a Ghost” – $12.99 “When You Wish Upon a Ghost” will be released on July 1, 2025, and fans can reserve their copy on Amazon for $12.99. The book is written by … Read more
The Disneyland attraction “it’s a small world” is now closed for a long refurbishment and is not expected to open until sometime in the spring of 2025. “it’s a small world” New walls have been erected around the entire “it’s a small world” building facade, as the attraction is now closed for what is anticipated … Read more
The Noah Fine Art booth, featuring the detailed art of Noah Elias, has returned once more for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Noah Fine Art The Noah Fine Art booth is located near the Germany Pavilion. Several art pieces of Disney characters show off Noah’s uniquely detailed art style. Bright colors on … Read more
One of the many new entrance signs being installed at Universal Orlando Resort is now visible to guests, though the screens don’t show what concept art advertised just yet. New Universal Orlando Resort Entrance Sign The newly activated sign is located at Universal Boulevard and Vineland Road. Unlike its predecessor, the rectangles on either side … Read more
Jackhammer work is now taking place on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as more rockwork is removed and scaffolding is added during our latest construction check-in. Big Thunder Mountain Construction Update We started our latest construction tour with a view from the Walt Disney World Railroad of the maintenance barn. During our last look at the … Read more
Scott “Scooter” Burroughs has returned to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with some new and returning favorite mid-century modern art pieces. Burroughs’s booth is labeled simply using his nickname, Scooter. This year, his tent is located near the Germany Pavilion in World Showcase. Scooter worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation in Florida … Read more
Several new Mousewares items including a new Orange Bird fruit peeler and a Mickey pancake mold have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the new items at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom Park and World of Disney in Disney Springs. Orange Bird Peeler – $14.99 This plastic fruit peeler has a handle shaped like … Read more
Former Disney background artist William Silvers has returned once more to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with new art featuring animated characters. William Silvers Art Silvers’s booth is located on the walkway near the Mexico pavilion this year. William Silvers served as a background artist on a number of Walt Disney Animation Studios … Read more
One of the new Disney EAResistibles vinyl mouse ear hat collectibles is now available for purchase online at the Disney Store. The newest set of Disney collectibles, called Disney EAResistibles, are small 3D vinyl figures shaped like the classic Mouse Ear hats. We previously spotted a Sorcerer Mickey figure in Magic Kingdom and a Cinderella … Read more
After previously being spotted in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the new fluffy blue Loungefly backpack has made its way to the Emporium in Disneyland Park and online at the Disney Store. Minnie Mouse Plush Loungefly Mini Backpack – $100 Unlike many other Loungefly-branded mini backpacks, this new bag is covered entirely with fluffy textured material. The … Read more
Artist Dave Avanzino has returned to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with several new parks-inspired pieces, including new wood prints and paper sculptures. Dave Avanzino Art Dave Avanzino’s booth is located in a new area near the Italy Pavilion this year. He will be present at the festival on several days to … Read more
Several new items, including “Inside Out 2” shoulder magnet plushies and new MagicBand+ designs, have arrived online at the Disney Store. Joy Magnetic Shoulder Plush – $24.99 While some previous “Inside Out 2” merchandise has included plush characters from the film, these are the first new shoulder magnet plush to arrive online. This Joy plush … Read more
