Katie Francis 
Right in time for Halloween, more “Harry Potter” Dark Mark merchandise has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. Dark Mark Mini Backpack – $65 This Dark Mark mini backpack features a faux black snakeskin fabric along the sides and back, with a clear vinyl front and top. The Dark Mark is featured at the center of … Read more
Disney is walking back a controversial decision that offered Cast Members a choice between a Main Gate Pass (for theme park admission) or a Disney+ bundle subscription. They have confirmed that in 2023, Cast Members will get both. The Disney Parks Main Entrance Pass grants Cast Members the ability to take family members and friends to … Read more
Disneyland Resort is releasing more details about the upcoming winter holiday celebrations, including Christmas, Diwali, and the Festival of Holidays. 2022 Festival of Holidays The Festival of Holidays takes place at Disney California Adventure, including Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day. Joining the lineup of performers this year is Tina and The Sounds … Read more
During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, guests can book a reservation for the upcharge Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party. The dessert party has been confirmed to return for 2022, with reservations opening on October 18. There are two options for the party, one with plaza garden seating and one on … Read more
The family of Dame Angela Lansbury has announced her death. Lansbury was 96 years old and passed away peacefully at home. Readers may recognize Lansbury as the voice of Mrs. Potts from “Beauty and the Beast,” but she was known for a great many roles, including starring in “Murder, She Wrote.” Lansbury is lauded as … Read more
Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure begins on November 11, and we now have the full list of marketplace food booths, including a new addition. The new booth for 2022 is Visions of Sugarplums. The description for the booth reads, “Make dreams come true with delicious sweets and savory treats.” A Twist on Tradition: … Read more
Disneyland Resort has confirmed that the upcoming MagicBand+ will interact with the holiday nighttime shows. The interaction with regular spectaculars was already announced, but now we know the bands will use lights and haptic to interact with “Believe… in Holiday Magic” & “World of Color – Season of Light.” Disney’s official announcement reads, “With MagicBand+ … Read more
Disney is releasing more information about celebrating the holiday season at Disneyland Resort and gave a first look at Mickey & Minnie’s new costumes. “Celebrating the season with their snazzy style, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals will don their holiday finest and newest fashions in Town Square at Disneyland park! These festive new looks … Read more
New menu items have come to Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, including a giant bear claw and cinnamon roll. Grizzly Bear Claw – $9.99 Mixed Nuts and Raisin Filling This thing is HUGE. It’s nearly the size of an actual bear claw. Sticky and sweet, flakey and fresh — this was fantastic. Big chunks … Read more
Price increases hit Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane at Disneyland Resort this morning, and with the new varied pricing scale, we’re already seeing new highs. Individual Lightning Lane access for Rise of the Resistance is selling at $25 per person today. Formerly, access was priced at $20 maximum with flex pricing. Disney Genie+ also … Read more
Marvel’s upcoming “Blade” movie starring Mahershala Ali has been put on hold after the director departed recently, according to Comicbook. Director Bassim Tariq exited the project at the end of September with no public explanation. Production was set to begin in November but has now been put on hold. It is expected to begin in … Read more
Enchanted Rose, the “Beauty and the Beast”-themed bar that replaced Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has expanded its menu with new and updated dishes. Updated Dishes The Caviar is now Siberian caviar with an egg yolk spread, crème fraiche, caper berries and brioche for $115. The house-made flatbread is now the … Read more
Menu changes are coming to three venues at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. All the new items are available starting today. Boatwright’s Dining Hall Entrées Lowcountry Seafood Boil: shrimp, mussels, and Andouille sausage with corn on the cob and potatoes simmered in a spicy Cajun broth, served with a toasted baguette. Blackened Prime Rib: topped with … Read more
Prices on food and beverage across Walt Disney World Resort have been raised today. The price increases are in place at nearly every restaurant on property. Beverages Alcoholic beverages have increased by approximately $0.30-$2.50 each. For example, the Hang Ten Mojito at Typhoon Lagoon increased from $14 to $14.50, but the Black Cherry Lemonade increased … Read more
Ticket prices for Disneyland Resort have now been increased. 1-Day Ticket The prices vary based on the date, but have increased by an average of $10 per ticket. The lowest price available is still $104, but select dates that were previously $104 have been raised to $114. Prices range from $104 to $179. 1-Park Multi-day … Read more
Lightning Lane access to WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is now included in the Genie+ service, rather than as an Individual Lightning Lane purchase. Genie+ offers access to Lightning Lane reservations as available. The price for the service increased this morning and starts at $25 per person, per … Read more
