Katie Francis 
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
The popular Mickey & Minnie Gingerbread House Popcorn Bucket was in stock at Magic Kingdom, the Alioramus animatronic returned to DINOSAUR, and Universal debuted digital signs for their parking garages — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, December 21, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland … Read more
A new mug has brought back an old style at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A throwback Winnie the Pooh mug is available with a new look. We found the mug at Riverside Depot. The shop is across from Island Mercantile in Discovery Island. Animal Kingdom Winnie the Pooh Mug – $16.99 The mug features Winnie the … Read more
For a limited time this holiday season, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is performing twice daily at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade The parade is an exclusive offering at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, a separately ticketed special event, during most of the season. Once the parties are done for … Read more
A whale made a surprise appearance off the coast of Tokyo Disney Resort, according to local news Mainichi. The whale was swimming in Tokyo Bay close to Urayasu City, where the theme park resort is located. The whale was reported to be about 10 meters long (over 32 feet) and stayed in the area for … Read more
The popular Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Popcorn Bucket is now in stock at Magic Kingdom. Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Popcorn Bucket – $29.95 The bucket debuted for the 2024 holiday season at Disneyland in November before coming exclusively to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on December 5. On December 12, it became available … Read more
The Alioramus animatronic has returned to DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the ride (and DinoLand, U.S.A.) faces its final era. Alioramus Returns to DINOSAUR A closing date has not been announced, but Disney did confirm that DINOSAUR will be open through all of 2025 before closing permanently for the Tropical Americas expansion. The Alioramus … Read more
The Swiss Family Treehouse at Magic Kingdom was originally slated to reopen on December 20 following a month-long refurbishment. However, with no word, it failed to open to guests, and now a new reopening date has been added. Swiss Family Treehouse Reopening Delayed Now, on December 21, Disney has quietly updated the operating hours calendar … Read more
More Play in the Park merchandise has arrived at Disney World, showtimes were announced for daytime Christmas entertainment at Magic Kingdom, and guests can now purchase VIP Tours merchandise — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, December 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
The race course has been released for the Disneyland Half Marathon, a documentary about the disappearance of the Buzzy animatronic from EPCOT is debuting next year, and we checked out the room with the worst view at a Walt Disney World hotel — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, December 19, … Read more