Katie Francis 
Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024, at age 100. In memory of his legacy, we’re looking back at President Carter’s connection to the Disney Parks. Carter, the39th President of the United States of America, has a bit of a history with the parks — though, perhaps not quite as headline-worthy as … Read more
In addition to the new Banana Orange Guava drink, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new Sangria DOLE Whip Float. We set off on a trip to try it out. The new beverage is available at Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Africa. Sangria DOLE Whip Float – $14.50 Sangria with Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz topped with DOLE … Read more
A new design for the Disney Parks cup given at most venues for soft drinks and other beverages has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We first found the new cup design at Tamu Tamu Refreshments. New Disney Parks Cup Design The cup has a white base and bright artwork featuring multicolored circles against a blue … Read more
Former Pixar staff have spoken out about the removed transgender storyline from “Win or Lose,” Disney’s Hollywood Studios has added fireworks to the schedule for New Year’s Eve, and a new fireworks line of merchandise has arrived — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, December 28, 2024. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more
Fantasmic! had a strange altered ending at Disneyland, investigators determined the Reedy Creek Improvement District was not involved in criminal activity, and Disney is developing new robotics technology — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, December 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Other … Read more
A closing timeframe has been confirmed for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. The roller coaster will close permanently in fall 2025. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing Rumors have been spreading for a while that indicated the imminent closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and recently, Universal filed a permit with the South … Read more
One of the rotational venues that guests visit more than once on the Disney Treasure is 1923. Since its counterpart on the Disney Wish has only one night on the slate, the second night on the Treasure features a new menu for “The Captain’s Gala Dinner.” 1923 Interior 1923 is located midship on Deck 3. … Read more
We got a possible first look at the rumored new bride for the Haunted Mansion, the new Haunted Mansion gift shop opened at Disneyland, and the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise is now on sale to all guests — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, December 23, 2024. Walt … Read more
The new Haunted Mansion gift shop, Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond, is now open at Disneyland park. New Haunted Mansion Gift Shop Opens Guests enter the old carriage house that was once home to Madame Leota (and the carriage found in the queue). Now that she’s “somewhere beyond,” Leota agreed to lend her material possessions for … Read more
Art from the Tower of Terror gift shop is now available to purchase and an ad for a performance at the Walt Disney Theater mistakenly used a photo of a theme park location — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, December 22, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
On the Disney Treasure cruise ship, there are a variety of room styles to choose from, and most types come in two or more different themes. We toured a “Finding Nemo” Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, and now we’re taking a look at two more of the same stateroom style — one themed to … Read more
With the debut of the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure cruise ship, the classic attraction has received new, expanded lore. But is the Parlor “physically” connected to the original ride? We spotted something in the Mansion’s ballroom that may link the two further. The Parlor’s backstory follows The Mariner, and is officially a … Read more
An advertisement for an upcoming Jerry Seinfeld performance at the Walt Disney Theater, located at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, uses a photo that is actually from inside a Disney World theme park. The ad (posted by StubHub) pictures the Town Square Theater from Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom. The Town … Read more
As the busiest time of the year approaches, the $400+ Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out for six days between Christmas and the end of the year at Magic Kingdom. For the week between holidays, six of seven days are sold out. The only date between December 25 – 31 that is not sold … Read more
The Disney Treasure cruise ship has a special farewell celebration, “Treasure Found,” featuring characters. Treasure Found Farewell Celebration The Farewell Celebration is a special event on the final night of a Disney Cruise. Several of the ships have different Farewell Celebrations. The Disney Wish has a show called “WISHing Ever After” while the fleet’s newest … Read more
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror artwork that has been on display in the gift shop is now available for purchase. The art has long been part of the decor at Tower Hotel Gifts and now, guests can finally take it home. The Art of Disney on Demand allows guests to select one of the … Read more