Jessica Figueroa 
Today marked the release of the coveted Sleeping Beauty Castle and Walt Disney Funko Pop! set at the Disney Parks, just in time for Disneyland’s 65th anniversary. The set was released as part of a reservation-only shopping event at Downtown Disney District, however limited quantities were released at Walt Disney World as well, with the … Read more
As California braces for another lockdown, most if not all dining locations across the recently-reopened Buena Vista Street shopping district—part of the Downtown Disney District expansion—have closed to stay within newly-issued guidelines. Take a walk with us around what’s left of Buena Vista Street, as more of the area has been roped off now to … Read more
Disney Vacation Club issued points charts for 2022, along with a few adjustments to improve availability and further correspond with demand. According to a charts analysis published by DVC News, changes enacted in 2021 reflected a push towards making fall dates more expensive while lowering the price of summer stays. The first two weeks of … Read more
If you’ve been collecting the series of EPCOT attraction poster serigraphs that launched at last year’s D23 Expo, get ready to visit Buzzy, design your own SIM car, sing “It’s fun to be free…“, and see Huey, Dewey, Louie and Webby at the latest upcoming pavilion with the latest and final release. These posters are each a … Read more
The Carousel of Products is a brand-new online store and the exclusive home of official WDWNT logo merchandise as well as original park-inspired merchandise… and this week, we’re hawking our latest t-shirt creation… it’s “Merry Splashmas”! Celebrate Christmas with all your favorite critters stitched in ugly sweater style on this holly jolly green tee. Click … Read more
Disney Legend and Walt Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter is back at it, reiterating his support for a long-overdue re-do of the Journey into Imagination with Figment attraction at EPCOT—and not only that, his idea bag is full… with the possibility of a full-length animated film featuring Figment. According to journalist Brooke Geiger McDonald, Baxter brought … Read more
With ICU capacity dipping below 15% in Southern California, the previously-announced stay-at-home order is now in place across Orange County and Anaheim. With this new order, all dining must revert back to take-out and delivery, and at Disneyland Resort, they’re taking the order very seriously, closing all restaurants at both Downtown Disney District and its … Read more
You could say that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance certainly rose… and resisted boarding today, the day of its one-year anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The ambitious attraction once again failed to open with the rest of the park after a year of technical issues, non-functioning audio-animatronics, and even a lightning bolt (sent by … Read more
We’ve got good news for Duffy & Friends fans at Walt Disney World, as a long-awaited merchandise item from Aulani has finally arrived at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, along with another kawaii accessory. Duffy & Friends Headband – $35 This sparkly pink sequined headband doesn’t have mouse ears on it (in fact, it technically has … Read more
There’s always room for another happy haunt, MagicBand, or Minnie Headband in your collection, so why not add these new Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction “The Haunted Mansion” items now available on shopDisney? The series launched back in October at Walt Disney World, but has now materialized online, so look alive and make sure you … Read more
Today marks a very special day in Disney lore, also known as Walt Disney Day, in celebration of Walt’s birthday. Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901, and while he never got to see the completion of his groundbreaking Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow—or EPCOT Center as we came to know it in … Read more
Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity around noon today. In a tweet from Universal Orlando Resort, they have stated that they do not anticipate reopening today, encouraging guests to visit another day if not already in the parks. The parking garages have closed to additional guests, but guests staying at Universal … Read more
The latest regional stay-at-home order in California will likely begin taking effect in Orange County this weekend, as ICU availability across Southern California dips below the 15% threshold. Southern California ICU capacity was at 13.1% as of 9:30 PM (PT), and the City of Anaheim has warned its residents that if it stays below the … Read more
Initially slated to reopen on December 6, the Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will not be reopening as planned, due to the recent state-wide stay-at-home order that was issued yesterday. Disney issued the following statement to DVC members who had booked a stay: Dear DVC Member, On December 3, … Read more
Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Two new Minnie ears to make your collection complete! Just in at Disney Parks are two fabulous new Minnie ear headbands, one of which we already saw on shopDisney, and another surprise from under the sea. New Cornflower Blue and “The Little Mermaid” ears are now at Downtown … Read more
As part of the ongoing phased reopening of Disneyland Resort, Off the Page has reopened at Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, now included in the slate of shopping and dining offerings at Downtown Disney District. When Wonderground Gallery was taken over by the Star Wars Trading Post, there weren’t any places to purchase … Read more