Katie Francis 
The lions that inspired the live action remake of “The Lion King” are retiring, Walt Disney World announced a refurbishment schedule for several resort hotels, and a packaging snafu led to the sale of Wicked dolls with a QR code that directed to adult content — all this and more in today’s daily recap for … Read more
With the announcement of the opening date for Donkey Kong Country, an expansion of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, the resort has announced two special offers. One is a ticket to guarantee entry to the new land, and the other is a passholder preview opportunity. Universal Express Pass – Donkey Kong Special A … Read more
In a special Nintendo Direct live stream, Shigeru Miyamoto took viewers on a tour inside Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan for the first real look at the new Super Nintendo World expansion. Donkey Kong Country The entrance tunnel transitions from the bricks of the Mushroom Kingdom to the stony architecture of Donkey Kong Country. … Read more
A new opening date has been announced for Donkey Kong Country, an expansion of Super Nintendo World, at Universal Studios Japan. Donkey Kong Country Donkey Kong Country will open on December 11, 2024. Universal Studios Japan will be the first to have Donkey Kong Country, but it will also be a part of Epic Universe … Read more
The holidays are here at Walt Disney World, and we visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios to try all the Christmas food and drinks for the 2024 season. All items are available from November 8, 2024 through January 4, 2025. ABC Commissary ABC Commissary is appropriately located on Commissary Lane near the Chinese Theater and next door … Read more
We reviewed the special menu at Sleepy Hollow for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, five new pieces of concept art for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” were revealed, and the premiere date for “Andor” season 2 was announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, November 10, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Golden Oak Outpost in Frontierland has three new treats for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, including festive beignets. Golden Oak Outpost is in Frontierland across from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe near the path to Adventureland. Golden Oak Outpost Christmas Menu Food: *NEW* Holiday Chicken Nugget Platter – $11.29 Crispy chicken nuggets with … Read more
From Magic Shots to backdrops, there are several festive photo ops at Disney Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests get free downloads of their Jollywood PhotoPass pictures for 45 days after the event. The Disney Jollywood Nights map labels photo op locations with a camera icon, but does not state what most of the … Read more
Nintendo has announced a special version of their announcement livestream to showcase the upcoming Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan. Usually called Nintendo Direct, the Super Nintendo Direct stream will focus exclusively on the theme park. On November 11 at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET, Super Nintendo World Direct will air online for approximately … Read more
The premiere date for “Andor” season 2, a Disney+ original “Star Wars” series, has been announced. Andor Season 2 The second and final season of the critically acclaimed series will debut on April 22, 2025. Filming wrapped this past February. Starring Diego Luna as the titular Cassian Andor, the series follows the rise of the … Read more
If you’re looking for savory over sweet during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Sleepy Hollow has some special menu selections. Sleepy Hollow Refreshments is in Liberty Square near the path to the Castle hub and across from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Sleepy Hollow Christmas Menu Food: *NEW* Orange Chicken Tenders – $10.99 Fried chicken tenders … Read more
During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, guests can enjoy a number of holiday photo ops and Magic Shots. It’s free to get your photo taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer, but you must purchase prints or downloads. You can do this by purchasing a Memory Maker package or individual photos. Memory Maker is available to … Read more
Disney Parks has announced that Moana will debut a new meet and greet costume at their theme parks globally in celebration of “Moana 2.” Moana will debut her new look at Disney California Adventure, EPCOT on November 24, and Hong Kong Disneyland on November 29. She will also appear at Disneyland Paris from November 27, … Read more
Disney Jollywood Nights kicked off for 2024 and Josh D’Amaro discussed the upcoming Magic Kingdom expansion at D23 Brazil — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, November 9, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entertainment and Media That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. … Read more
One of the perks offered to guests at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a selection of complimentary cookies and drinks at locations around the Magic Kingdom. Here’s a full list of the 2024 choices and where to find them. Allergy-friendly cookies are available upon request. Tortuga Tavern Red Velvet Cake Cookie & Apple Cider … Read more
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is usually exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but on November 9 & 10, guests at the Magic Kingdom can catch a rare daytime performance. The parade is being filmed for ABC’s Disney Parks Christmas Special, though details for this year’s special have yet to be announced. Typically, … Read more