Katie Francis 
A new hoodie for the 2025 Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay at Disneyland has arrived at the park. Haunted Mansion Holiday Hoodie – $59.99 The Halloween season kicks off at Disneyland on August 22, and the Haunted Mansion will reopen with its annual “The Nightmare Before Christmas” theming, which it will keep through the holiday season … Read more
Each year for the last several years, Disneyland has put on a special cavalcade for its anniversary, and that tradition continued for its 70th birthday. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Cavalcade While the overall Disneyland 70th Celebration began in May, the official birthday of the park is July 17. In addition to the already-scheduled anniversary activities and … Read more
The new final verse for “it’s a small world” has now debuted at Disneyland for the park’s 70th anniversary. New Verse for “it’s a small world” The famous “it’s a small world” theme song was written by the late Sherman Brothers. The new verse was written by Richard Sherman in 2023 for the 60th anniversary … Read more
In the early morning hours of July 17, 2025, two ceremonies honoring the park’s 70th anniversary were held at Disneyland. The first ceremony was with Cast Members in attendance, while the second was open to guests. 70th Anniversary Ceremony with Cast Members at Disneyland Disney CEO Bob Iger made an appearance at both ceremonies, along … Read more
The new final verse for “it’s a small world” has now debuted at Magic Kingdom. New Verse for “it’s a small world” “it’s a small world” debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair with the famous theme song written by the Sherman Brothers. The last verse was written by Richard Sherman in 2023 for … Read more
Disneyland has launched a new ad campaign celebrating families and guests visiting the Happiest Place on Earth. It invites guests to join in on the celebration as Disneyland celebrates its 70th anniversary. New Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Commercial The commercials showcase families and friends making memories at Disneyland Resort. There are three ads in total. … Read more
The Disneyland 70th anniversary hot air balloon has flown over the skies of Disneyland on the actual anniversary date of July 17, 2025. WDWNT was there to see and share it. Disneyland 70 Hot Air Balloon The hot air balloon made a special appearance early this morning at Disneyland Park for a special Cast Member … Read more
Retro Fisher Price Disney toys are available, casting was announced for the two leads of The Legend of Zelda, and preparations are underway for tomorrow’s celebration of Disneyland’s 70th birthday — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Springs … Read more
So Much That We Share: A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers has opened at the Main Street Cinema as part of the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebrations. It was scheduled to open on the anniversary itself, July 17, but soft-opened a day early. So Much That We Share: A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers The Main … Read more
Disney CEO Bob Iger will ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on July 17, 2025, in honor of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland. Iger will be joined at Disneyland by the President of the New York Stock Exchange, Lynn Martin, for a live broadcast. Those who want to tune in can … Read more
As part of the preparations for the Sherman Brothers tribute coming to the Main Street Cinema at Disneyland, a decorative banner has been hung. It has imagery of attractions that feature Sherman Brothers music, including an illustration of Figment. So Much That We Share: A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers debuts on July 17, 2025, … Read more
The Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade debuts at Magic Kingdom on July 20, and it’s confirmed that fans will be able to listen to the Disney Starlight Parade soundtrack on music streaming services like Spotify. Disney Starlight Parade Music Streaming Disney announced that the music from the new Magic Kingdom parade will be … Read more
Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort were under a flood warning, an updated menu is coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant, and a redesigned in-universe Dasani bottled water debuted at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more
Bob Iger was revealed to be the narrator for Walt Disney — A Magical Life and crews have begun to drain the Rivers of America — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, July 14, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney Springs New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort … Read more
Aerial views show the demolition status of the Muppets Courtyard, Jim Henson’s son spoke about MuppetVision 3D’s closure, and new bags meant to hold your ear headbands are now available — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, July 13, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise … Read more
Universal Studios Japan is celebrating the grand opening of the Minion Park expansion, which includes Illumination’s Villain-Con: Minion Blast, with several new Minions-themed snacks. Evil Eats Evil Eats is a new food location that opened on the same day as the rest of the Minion Park expansion. The exterior is a brick building with a … Read more