Katie Francis 
Disney released their 2024 Q2 earnings report this morning and cited revenue over $8.3 billion for Experiences, which includes the Disney Parks, a 10% increase over Q2 2023. CEO Bob Iger cited the Experiences department as a primary driver for overall growth for the company. The report notes the following: The increase in operating income … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort has released the first look inside Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, a ride based on “Tangled” coming to Fantasy Springs. Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival Exterior Cast Members wear purple and brown Corona uniforms. The entrance to the attraction is near Rapunzel’s tower in the forest section of Fantasy Springs. The sign resembles a ship’s sail … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has given a sneak peek at some of the Halloween merchandise for 2024 and some exclusive items for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Halloween 2024 Merchandise General Halloween items include the Mickey Mouse Halloween pumpkin patch button up and the tie-dye Mickey Mouse vampire tee. Both of these items are branded with … Read more
Disneyland Resort has previewed their merchandise collections for Halloween Time and Oogie Boogie Bash in 2024. Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise Merchandise available exclusively to Oogie Boogie Bash attendees include a tee featuring the villain of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Magic Key holders can purchase a special long-sleeved tie-dye tee. Read more about Oogie Boogie Bash … Read more
Disney posted a sneak peek at Halloween merchandise for 2024, including a new Minnie Mouse pumpkin, Haunted Mansion apparel, and more. Mickey and Minnie Mouse Pumpkins Returning to DisneyStore.com this Halloween season are the viral Mickey Mouse pumpkins. A new addition this year is a pumpkin inspired by Minnie Mouse complete with a purple bow. These … Read more
Disney Cruise Line has given a first look at new Halloween on the High Seas costumes for Mickey, Minnie, and Donald for 2024. Mickey and Minnie’s outfits are dapper orange and purple looks. Minnie wears a bag-inspired bow while Mickey has a top hat. Donald has put together a “gentleman spider costume” including spider legs … Read more
As part of Halfway to Halloween, Disney Cruise Line has revealed more details about the Haunted Mansion Parlor bar on the new Disney Treasure ship. Rolly Crump’s “Aquarium with Ghost Fish” When plans for the original Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland were underway, Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump proposed a creative concept for a “Museum of the Weird” … Read more
Disney has announced five new or changing offerings at this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Updates Mickey and Minnie Mouse will have new Halloween costumes this year. The outfits are purple and green with spiderweb designs. Mickey’s is a tuxedo with a top hat while Minnie is channeling a witch. There … Read more
Disney has announced the dates for Oogie Boogie Bash, the separately ticketed Halloween event, for 2024 at Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party will have more nights this year than ever before. It will begin on August 25 and run through October 31: Ticket pricing varies by … Read more
Dates have been announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 Dates Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin on August 9 and run on select nights through October 31: Tickets will go on sale for guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels on Wednesday, May 8. … Read more
Disney Parks has announced that Halfway to Halloween celebrations and announcements begin tomorrow, new Star Wars treats are available at Disneyland, and a new animatronic is in place at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 5, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney Springs New Merchandise Other … Read more
More theming elements, including a new critter animatronic, have been updated at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and its stores at Magic Kingdom. Critter Co-op A poster in the window for Critter Co-op advertises “The Bayou Community Band” playing nightly. This band is comprised of the animal characters being introduced for the new attraction. The poster was … Read more
Disney Parks has announced the start of Halfway to Halloween, a small celebration thrown in the spring during which announcements are usually made. The teaser posts on Instagram tell viewers to tune in tomorrow (Monday, May 6). In the past, Halfway to Halloween has included limited time food and souvenir offerings, but it’s unclear what … Read more
Star Wars day celebrations took place at Disney Parks around the world including specialty merchandise, food, and more — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, May 4, 2024. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise Disneyland Resort That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping … Read more
Signs for the former Tinker Bell meet and greet have been removed from Town Square Theater, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be using a virtual queue for tomorrow’s May the 4th merchandise releases, and a new Spira has debuted in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May 3, … Read more
Horseback riding at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be unavailable most days starting July 13 until further notice. The closure is due to construction in the area. The Walt Disney World website notes that horseback riding will not be available Monday through Friday at all during this time, but may be available on … Read more