Katie Francis 
The Halloween Horror Nights 30 Tribute Store opened to Team Members and Annual Passholders today, and we’re here to give you a full tour. The store opens to the public tomorrow, August 27. The tribute store has four themed rooms offering merchandise, photo ops, and treats. The entryway and first room are covered in vintage … 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 Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. Today, we’ll take a look at 2003, a very special year for Halloween Horror Nights, as it was the 13th event. 2003 – Halloween Horror Nights 13 To carry on the “13” theme, each house had 13 scenes, and each scareactor … Read more
Today at 20th Century Music Company on Main Street, U.S.A., we found many of the D-Flair pin sets had arrived at Disneyland, including some of the meme and 1980s-themed sets. “How I Think I Sing”/”What Everyone Else Hears” Set – $15.99 “Me:”/”Also Me:” Set – $15.99 “Nailed It” Set – $15.99 “Ooh We Fancy” Set … Read more
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Hospital Association, Florida reported 26,203 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, August 24. This breaks the previous record of 25,957 from August 12. The graph below is also provided by the Florida Hospital Association, reporting 2,021 new hospitalizations from the virus … Read more
Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is known for its eccentric decor and creative confectionaries, some of which rotate monthly. We stopped in to try August’s limited edition Rocky Road cake and the new Cookie Bite flavor, Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl. Gideon’s Bakehouse is located in The Landing across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. We tried … Read more
If your pin collection has room for one more (or many more), stop by 20th Century Music Company at Disneyland to check out the new Haunted Mansion Funko POP! Jumbo pins, just in time for Halloween season. Limited Edition Lenticular Hitchhiking Ghosts in Doom Buggy Pin – $34.99 This pin has a limited edition of … Read more
Billie Eilish released a trailer today for her new Disney+ original concert experience, “Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles.” Watch the trailer below. Filmed at the iconic Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the unprecedented Disney+ Original Special will include all 16 tracks from Eilish’s new album performed in … Read more
After yesterday’s announcement that most unionized Cast Members would now need to be vaccinated, Disney has announced the Actors’ Equity Union has also reached an agreement, according to Central Florida’s News13. Entertainment Cast Members unionized with the Actors’ Equity group will need to be fully vaccinated by October 22. This comes after The Walt Disney … Read more
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort was set to reopen on September 16 at Walt Disney World, but there are now indications that the reopening may be delayed. Walt Disney World has seen a drop in demand and attendance recently and may be seeking to reduce their room inventory. Guests with reservations this October for the resort … Read more
“The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands,” a live musical, will return on October 23 to Disneyland Paris. The show debuted in 2019 as part of the Lion King & Jungle Festival. It had briefly returned in August 2020, but was affected by COVID-19 and the reclosure of Disneyland Paris in October. Now, thanks … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has given us a first look at the entrance to the newly reimagined Club Cool coming to EPCOT this summer. Riddley discussed the design influences, noting that “The Club Cool marquee uses our EPCOT World Bold font and looks amazing in bright Coke red! The façade was inspired by classic green-hued glass … Read more
Another route to the EPCOT parking toll plaza is now available, as EPCOT Center Drive has reopened. Though construction drums still line the grass beside the road, the roadwork has concluded. The road had been closed earlier this month as roadwork continues around the entrances to the park.
Today at Universal Orlando Resort, we found new Hogwarts House mascot plush for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A cartoonish version of each mascot represents its house: a lion for Gryffindor, Ravenclaw’s raven, the badger of Hufflepuff, and Slytherin’s snake. Slytherin Mascot Plush – $25 Hufflepuff Mascot Plush – $25 Ravenclaw Mascot Plush – … Read more
It seems every day we find more new Halloween merchandise at Walt Disney World, and today is no exception. Three new pumpkin Mickey items have arrived at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey Tea Candle Holder – $19.99 This ceramic Mickey Jack-o-lantern can hold a tea candle. Pumpkin Mug – $24.99 Another item in the ceramic collection … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 30 is just around the corner, and more merchandise has crept into the All Hallows Eve Boutique at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The new items belong to two different collections: the retro Universal Studios Florida logo collection and the Artist Series collection featuring The Bride of Frankenstein Lives. Retro Universal Studios Florida … Read more