Katie Francis 
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is reopening next month with new “Frozen” theming in select areas. The park reopens on November 13. The new Frozen features will be part of the Tike’s Peak kids’ area, with statuettes of Olaf and his Snowgie pals in the warm wading pool, as well as Anna and Elsa’s igloo castle. … Read more
A new “Cinderella” dress and matching sweater by Her Universe are now available at Walt Disney World. We found them first in BVG at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. “Cinderella” Sweater by Her Universe – $59.99 The sweater is blue, with Cinderella Castle in white and Tinker Bell flying over it. Cinderella approaches the castle in her … Read more
Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is now the star of phone cases, an ornament, and a magnet. You can pick and personalize these at the MaDe kiosk in Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom. Phone Cases – $29.99 You can choose from three different phone case designs. This phone case features Chef Donald, … Read more
Merry and bright suns! Star Wars holiday merchandise is now available at Walt Disney World, including a Spirit Jersey sweater, a Droid Factory advent calendar, and more. We found everything below in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars Holiday Ewok Spirit Jersey Zip-up Sweater – $129.99 This sweat has blocks of green and … Read more
Welcome to the merchandise roundup! Each week brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. This week we visited Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and some resort hotels, let’s look at our discoveries! Sorcerer Mickey PopSockets PopGrip – $21.99 In the … Read more
What sets Disney tourists off are often the realities of the theme parks, like the crowds and the long waits. But in a moment, those situations can escalate — like a recent incident when somebody began yelling “pedophile!” and “he raped me!” during a dispute over a spot to watch the fireworks. The sheriff’s report … Read more
This fall, wizards and witches of all ages are invited to experience and celebrate a Wizarding World of their own at Harry Potter: Magic at Play when it makes its worldwide debut at Chicago’s iconic Water Tower Place on Friday, November 11. Created by Superfly X and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, the first-of-its-kind interactive experience … Read more
A new Pixar holiday collection, including a Spirit Jersey and Crocs, has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found these in Beverly Sunset Shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Pixar Holiday Spirit Jersey – $89.99 The Spirit Jersey is white with a red check pattern on the bottom. A Mike Wazowski wreath is on the front. … Read more
It seemed like just another Central Florida summer thunderstorm when guests at the Magic Kingdom sought shelter under an overhang at the theme park — a good place to hide from the rain. But tempers soon flared up in the close quarters. Susan, 68, from Indiana, tried to maneuver her motorized wheelchair into the space, … Read more
The newest line of Disney plush is already expanding as holiday Munchlings are now available at Walt Disney World. Peppermint Bark Cupcake Mickey Holiday Munchling – $34.99 The cupcake Mickey has peppermint bark pieces in his chocolate frosting and a dollop of peppermint swirl on top of his head. The “frosting” is very glittery. His … Read more
Showtimes are now available for Fantasmic! as it prepares to return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On the night of its return, November 3, there will be two performances: 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The schedule is the same for November 4-7. November 8-13 will have only one showing each night at 8:00 p.m. From November … Read more
The Green Army Drum Corps will finally return to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November. Performances will begin on November 6 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Since the parks reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Green Army Drum Corps could only … Read more
The Festival of Fantasy parade at the Magic Kingdom is returning to twice daily performances on select dates in November. The parade had recently switched to once-daily performances for October. The following dates in November will have two performances of Festival of Fantasy each day: November 8-10, 14, 15-17, 19-30: 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. … Read more
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” arrives in theaters on November 11, and a new teaser trailer has just been released. A new set of character posters has also debuted. Letitia Wright is reprising her role as Shuri. Tenoch Huerta is making his Marvel debut as Namor. Angela Basset returns as Queen Ramonda. Lupita Nyong’o reprises her … Read more
Walt Disney World has confirmed the operating hours at all four theme parks for the upcoming New Year’s Eve. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will be open from 9:00 a.m. through midnight. Early entry for resort guests begins at 8:30 a.m. EPCOT EPCOT will be open from 9:00 a.m. through midnight, with early entry at 8:30 … Read more
A change has been made to the lineup of narrators for Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. Edward James Olmos was originally slated for November 27 – 29, but has been replaced by Chita Rivera. See the updated full lineup of narrators below. Simu LiuNovember 25 and 26, 2022 Chita RiveraNovember 27 through 29, 2022 Raul EsparzaNovember … Read more
