Jessica Figueroa 
It’s Friday, which means you’ve officially made it though the first full five-day workweek, which means you deserve a new Dooney. And a MagicBand, why not? The latest “Park Life” collection by Dooney & Bourke has arrived at Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom and the all-pink lineup is packed with classic park icons. With … Read more
Today, Disney has revealed a new Mickey cartoon short-inspired poster art in their special series celebrating the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.The new “Three-Legged Race” poster features Mickey and Pete teaming up for a big race after Minnie chooses to partner with Daisy. As you can see … Read more
Kau’i Brandt, the beloved Hawaiian cultural representative and former dancer from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort better known as “Aunty Kau’i”, has passed away. 88-year-old Anake “Aunty” Kau’I Brandt was a Disney legend at the Polynesian, entertaining guests with hula dances and hand-made leis for over 30 years. The Hawaii-native was born in 1932 and grew … Read more
While Cast Member previews were not a held here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Cast Members are getting to experience the attraction before most guests on “Batuu West”, as previews are now underway. Preview signage is now out at the attraction, reminding … Read more
Late last December, a basic yet delicious new menu of breakfast offerings was introduced to The Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom as a means of expanding the limited breakfast options in the park. While the menu was initially meant to be a limited-time offering, due to positive guest feedback, it has been made a … Read more
Now available at Disney Parks, the newest collection of Star Wars-themed apparel from Her Universe has a variety of items that will make the perfect addition to your parks wardrobe. The collection features t-shirts, joggers, jackets and more in a striking black and white look that will really make you feel the Force! “I am … Read more
Disney Springs is seeing a bit of a renaissance lately, with all-new stores and offerings on the way. To amp up their refreshed look, they’ve launched the “Happily Whatever You’re After” marketing campaign, enticing guests to Discover Indulgence, Savor the Moment, and Shop the Magic. Fun vignettes are filmed to emulate scenes inspired by Alice … Read more
By now, you’ve probably heard of the famous Mickey-shaped soap dispensers at Tokyo Disneyland, but exclusively for this year’s “Very Very Minnie!” celebration, you can get Minnie-shaped soap dispensed at two locations across Tokyo Disneyland. The foam soap follows the familiar circular mouse pattern, topped with a bow for the fabulous Minnie. “Very Very Minnie!” … Read more
In just over a week, you can ring in the Year of the Mouse at Disney California Adventure with one-of-a-kind festivities, culinary delights, and Character Greetings from January 17 to February 9, 2020 for the park’s Lunar New Year Celebration. While the new merchandise and Mulan-themed procession is a big draw for many, it’s the … Read more
In this line of work, you get used to hearing slightly outlandish things, but when our Disneyland reporter Ali told me, “I can’t lie this popcorn bucket down flat, it has a gun on the bottom!” I realized I was in for one heck of a popcorn bucket report. Just in at Disneyland is this … Read more
Nothing quite sets the mood of a World Showcase pavilion (or any pavilion at EPCOT) like its background music, and for a legion of park fans, it makes up a big chunk of our own music libraries as we enjoy being transported to the parks even when we’re away. Today, new music has debuted at … Read more
Get ready to chow down on some good ol’ classic American barbecue with Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, coming to EPCOT this winter! This new fast-casual barbecue experience at The American Adventure will offer up classic American backyard barbecue from around the United States as well as a variety of home-style craft brews. … Read more
Nothing quite sets the mood of a World Showcase pavilion (or any pavilion at EPCOT) like its background music, and for a legion of park fans, it makes up a big chunk of our own music libraries as we enjoy being transported to the parks even when we’re away. Today, new music has debuted at a … Read more
Nothing quite sets the mood of a World Showcase pavilion (or any pavilion at EPCOT) like its background music, and for a legion of park fans, it makes up a big chunk of our own music libraries as we enjoy being transported to the parks even when we’re away. At the France pavilion in EPCOT, … Read more
In an effort to unify all of the new store designs at EPCOT and create a smooth, streamlined merchandise experience for guests, some of the stores located near Spaceship Earth will be closing in the coming days. Fans of the nostalgia-laced Gateway Gifts shop at the entrance to EPCOT should be informed that the store … Read more
Say bonjour to the new digital marquee gracing the Palais du Cinéma entrance at the France Pavilion in EPCOT! In just over a week, the theater will be opening its doors once again at the start of the Festival of the Arts, inviting world travelers to experience a newly digitized “Impressions de France” film as … Read more