Jonathan Doughty 
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE is right around the corner, and new details have been unveiled by Disney today. From July 27 to November 18, guests can take a culinary tour across six continents at this celebration of cuisine from around the world, and explore new merchandise: Food & … Read more
Years ago, before Frozen Ever After was even a thought, before “Frozen” existed as a film, Imagineer Peter Carsillo was asked to take a look at the aging Maelstrom attraction in the Norway Pavilion of EPCOT. The task: update the ride with a new creative vision. The Reimagined Maelstrom that Never Was Carsillo himself described … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 6, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
New recyclable character plates have arrived at Tokyo Disneyland, including removable film and designs based on various legendary Disney characters and the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort. Recyclable Plates at Tokyo Disneyland These plates are available at Grandma Sara’s Kitchen in Critter Country, wedged between Splash Mountain and Haunted Mansion. The informational sign reads: … Read more
A new selection of Haunted Mansion merchandise has arrived at Disneyland Park, including a Madame Leota Loungefly backpack, Hatbox Ghost Spirit Jersey, coffin-shaped mug, and more. We found all of these items at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. The Haunted Mansion Coffin Mug – $24.99 This coffee mug is shaped like a coffin, with … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
A new stained glass-style Figment artist series pin has debuted at Walt Disney World. Figment Artist Series Pin – $44.99 We spotted this new artist series pin at the Discovery Trading Post in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, though they are available throughout the resort, and our master of imagination is, of course, far more renowned over … Read more
This summer, Mario, Luigi, BowserJr. (for the first time) and others are making a splash with the Super Mario Power-Up Summer stage show at Universal Studios Japan. Super Mario Power-Up Summer The show takes place at Gramercy Park in the New York area, where Mario, Luigi, and Peach have burst out of Super Nintendo World … Read more
Tons of new promotional offerings have appeared for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Final Campaign, commemorating the Universal Studios Japan version of this attraction before it closes in January 2024. Let’s have a look: The Daily Bugle Spots Spider-Man One Last Time In a “final edition” of the Daily Bugle, this newspaper souvenir recreating “New … Read more
One of the biggest issues aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship of the Disney Cruise Line is currently being fixed. New Elevator Buttons for the Disney Wish For those who haven’t made a voyage on the Disney Wish yet, many guests have bemoaned the ship’s elevator buttons, which are more like proximity sensors that only … Read more
Spaceship Earth is dressed up for the Fourth of July, as hues of red, white, and blue emanate throughout EPCOT to celebrate Independence Day. Fourth of July Colors on Spaceship Earth Spaceship Earth, both an attraction and the primary icon (or weenie) of EPCOT, is adorned with countless LED “Points of Light,” which made their … Read more
As Independence Day comes closer, decorations and festivities continue to pop up at Walt Disney World, along with snacks like this Fourth of July milkshake we recently discovered at Sunshine Seasons in The Land pavilion of EPCOT. Fourth of July Shake – $12 Red Velvet Shake with Whipped Cream and Red Velvet Cake. There are … Read more
After a brief appearance around Memorial Day weekend, the Cinderella’s Carriage photo op has returned again in the Fantasyland area of Magic Kingdom. Cinderella’s Carriage Photo Op This carriage is located adjacent to the Pinocchio Village Haus quick service restaurant, and will likely stick around at least until the actual Fourth of July. The carriage, … Read more
The famed and missed Indiana Jones pinball machine has returned to Adventureland after a multi-year absence, coinciding with the release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” this weekend. Indiana Jones and the Return of Pinball This pinball machine has been missing for quite awhile, once part of the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost shop … Read more
A new disco-stylized Minions souvenir popcorn bucket is ready to boogie at the Universal Orlando Resort, and we took a break from the disco inferno of Florida heat outside to check it out. Disco Minions Popcorn Bucket – $29.99 We spotted this at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, just past Cinnabon on the right-hand … Read more
A new light-up Disney100 ear headband is available at Walt Disney World, in World of Disney at Disney Springs. We’ve seen this item at the Disneyland Resort, but those wishing to celebrate 100 Years of Wonder on the east coast now have an opportunity to wear this on their next visit. Light-Up Disney100 Ear Headband … Read more
