Katie Francis 
Every day, Walt Disney World releases a plethora of new merchandise. Since there’s so much to see, we bring you everything we find in these convenient roundups. So join us as we explore everything new at the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort on December 22, 2021! Monsters, Inc. 20th … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has updated their COVID-19 safety policies to require masks indoors for all guests and Team Members, regardless of vaccination status. This policy will take effect on Friday, December 24. This comes after the CDC moved Orange County to the “high” transmission risk category. Masks will also be required in all queues and … Read more
The Genie+ Lightning Lane viewing area debuted today as Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade returned for its first daytime performance of the season. However, the Lightning Lane reservations were somehow overbooked. Some guests arrived at the viewing area only to find that their reservations were no longer in the system. Cast Members informed the … Read more
Disney announced this morning that several limited time 50th anniversary food and beverage items will be leaving the Magic Kingdom on January 9. The items in the announcement that will be leaving include: Mickey Mouse Dome Cake from Gaston’s Tavern Pecos Bill Widow Maker Sandwich from Golden Oak Outpost Black Forest Chocolate Cheesecake from Pinocchio … Read more
The sparkling EARidescent Walt Disney World 50th anniversary sequined Spirit Jersey has finally arrived. We found it in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom as well as online at shopDisney. Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Sequined Spirit Jersey – $119.99 This jersey is part of the Celebration Collection, which debuted back in September. The rose … Read more
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade begins today for daytime guests after previously only being available during the hard-ticket Very Merriest After Hours event. Guests who purchase Genie+ will also have the opportunity to book a Lightning Lane reservation for an exclusive viewing area. Disney Genie+ is a flat rate of $15 per ticket per … Read more
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will reopen on March 31, 2022, marking the last Walt Disney World hotel to reopen after the COVID-19 closures. Reservations will open tomorrow, December 22, for future stays. March 31, 2022 will mark the first date that all Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will be operating since March 2020.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Volcano Bay will close at 2 p.m. today due to inclement weather. This is likely the incoming cold front that has caused the water park to be closed tomorrow as well. The park is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, December 23.
Bob Iger, the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, is set to step down from his Chairman of the Board position at the end of this month after handing the CEO position over to Bob Chapek last year. Iger recently spoke to CNBC about his impending retirement. “I became a little bit more dismissive … Read more
Just yesterday, CNBC reported that executives were betting on Bob Iger’s return as CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2022. Now, the news station has released a clip from an interview with Bob Iger where he declares his desire for a “blank canvas.” Iger, who has been delaying his imminent retirement since 2015, is … Read more
In a recent report from CNBC, anonymous executives confessed their prediction that Bob Iger will return as CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2022. One executive told CNBC there are “already internal wagers at Disney about Iger returning.” Public outcry against current CEO Bob Chapek grows as Disney stock suffers a nearly 20% year-to-date … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, December 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney has responded to the civil lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in regards to the Magic Key Program at Disneyland Resort. The company has chosen to file a notice of removal, which takes the case from state court to a United States District Court. The lawsuit was filed by Janale Nielsen (both individually … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has expanded its COVID-19 policies to require all guests age 5 and older to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test from the last 72 hours in order to enter the park. The previous policy only required guests aged 12+ to meet the criteria. With the vaccine rollout to children ages … Read more
There’s no better way to start your morning than with a fresh, hot Mickey waffle. Now you can carry that fluffy, sweet feeling throughout the day with a new Loungefly backpack at Walt Disney World! Mickey Waffle Loungefly Backpack – $85 The white-and-tan backpack features a Mickey waffle pattern, complete with a pat of butter, … Read more
Welcome to the merchandise roundup for December 16, 2021! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we compile the vast majority of it here for you. Today’s roundup is a bit beefier than usual, and takes us through the new merchandise … Read more
