Katie Francis 
“it’s a small world” with Groot, a temporary overlay of the classic attraction, debuts on January 15, 2025 at Tokyo Disneyland. Ahead of the opening, a new music loop is playing in front of the ride. “it’s a small world” with Groot Music Loop “it’s a small world” with Groot sees the young version of … Read more
The Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama area of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed permanently on January 12. Overnight, construction walls were erected around the area as demolition is set to soon begin. Construction Walls Divide DinoLand U.S.A. The Dino-Rama area of DinoLand was themed to a carnival-style roadside attraction and included Chester & Hester’s … Read more
A Frontierland sign has been removed from Magic Kingdom, more coaster track has been removed from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and new pins have arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media The … Read more
As the first phase of extinction for DinoLand, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the area known as Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama has permanently closed as of 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2025. Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama Permanently Closed The highlighted section of DinoLand, U.S.A. contains all the closed attractions, including: The main attraction at Dino-Rama, … Read more
We reviewed several new and returning treats at Disneyland Resort, the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop has partially reopened a renovated space as construction continues, and Universal Studios Florida debuted a new entrance music loop — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 11, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more
Mardi Gras booths were announced for Universal Orlando Resort, a freezing wind advisory was issued for the Central Florida theme park areas, and Universal Studios Hollywood closed due to the nearby fires — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
Amid the ongoing wildfires in southern California, the Walt Disney Company has closed select offices. CEO Bob Iger contacted employees on January 8 to advise that the offices in Los Angeles and Ventura counties are closed through January 10 to all non-essential employees. This includes company headquarters in Burbank, California. The fire has spread over … Read more
New Valentine’s Day and special occasion plush have arrived, and the walls are down and a marquee is up for Disney Wonderful World of Sweets — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 5, 2025. Walt Disney World New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort WDW News Today A … Read more
Two new open edition Figment pins have arrived at Walt Disney World. Both depict Figment in different costumes that he wore in the original Journey Into Imagination attraction. We found them in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Journey Into Imagination with Figment is the third iteration of the classic ride. It was preceeded by the infamous … Read more
The nearly-illegible road signs near Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been replaced, an effect has been restored at Living With the Land, and Parkside Market soft-opened at Downtown Disney District — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 4, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Springs New Merchandise Other … Read more
After many voiced criticisms of the company, Disney has removed the AI artwork from Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond, the Haunted Mansion gift shop at Disneyland. AI Art Removed From Haunted Mansion Gift Shop The gift shop opened in late December 2024 as part of a larger project that reimagined the queue and grounds at the … Read more
Four new restaurants, part of Parkside Market, are now open at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort. We’ve compiled the full menus with prices below. Parkside Market is the newest location to open on Downtown Disney’s west end, which is undergoing a lengthy reimagining. The four venues are Sip & Sonder, GG’s Chicken Shop, Seoul … Read more
Pteranodon Flyers was seen testing at Islands of Adventure after being closed for almost nine months, Walt Disney World introduced new hotel discounts, and Tortuga Tavern’s reopening has been delayed — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, January 2, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World … Read more
The new version of the Play in the Park merchandise collection has been slowly arriving at Walt Disney World, and now some pre-packaged sweets and treats are available. We found all items at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, though they will likely be stocked in more locations across the resort soon. Play in the … Read more
A new MuppetVision mug arrived at Disney World, Pin Trading is celebrating 25 years, and the Green Eggs and Ham marquee is gone again at Islands of Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New … Read more
Start your new year by building one of these new “Harry Potter,” “Jurassic World,” and Mario Kart LEGO sets. Mario Kart LEGO Sets The sets have interactive elements when combined with a LEGO Mario, Peach, or Luigi. Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo – $34.99 Set #72033 | 387 pieces This set, designed for builders aged … Read more