Katie Touzin 
A new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) notice states that airline passengers without a passport or REAL ID will be required to pay a fee of $18. The notice came into effect on Thursday, November 20th. REAL ID TSA is using an alternative identity verification program for those who don’t have a passport or a REAL … Read more
The time has come for the Cairo Spiny Mouse to be retired from the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Retirement This spiny friend was showing signs of labored breathing, and it was decided that he would retire to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Spiny mice usually have a life expectancy of two … Read more
At the entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a portion of the walkway is being refurbished. There are barricades to keep the guests away from the work. Walkway Barricaded This side of Animal Kingdom’s entrance is typically used for guests exiting the park. When leaving, Guest Relations is on the right. The concrete walkway has cracked … Read more
No Disney Cruise Line sailing can officially start until the sail away show. For the Disney Destiny, Electro causes some trouble before Spider-Man comes in to save the day. Let’s Set Sail The show occurs on the first day of the sailing. Be sure to check the DCL Navigator app for the showtime. The show … Read more
Get ready for the cold holiday season with some cozy and stylish apparel now available at Disneyland Resort. There are sweater and pants sets, a snowflake jacket, a beaded Mickey shirt and spirit jersey, and even a holiday canvas tote. White Sweater Set – $54.99 each This cream white sweater has a gold Mickey head … Read more
The largest McDonald’s in France is being constructed at Disneyland Paris. The expected opening is early 2026, and we are lucky enough to have a construction update. Opening Date Although there is still no official opening date for the McDonald’s, the opening window has been announced: Construction Photos We’ve got construction photos from our recent … Read more
Little Words Project is hosting an Enchanted Holiday Pop-up Shop at Walt Disney World. These Enchanted Holiday Pop-up shops by the Little Words Project are the perfect chance to get a nice souvenir. Guests will have the opportunity to use Build Your Own Bead kits with limited edition Disney beads. There will also be holiday … Read more
This breakfast potato from Troubadour Tavern is tater-ly irresistible. This potato is only available until 11 am while supplies last. *NEW* Santa Breakfast Potato – $12.69 Scrambled Eggs, Shredded Cheese, Country Sausage Gravy, and Green Onions This potato is well-cooked and a shareable size. The fluffy eggs were warm, and the gravy had good flavor but … Read more
As our magical adventure aboard the Disney Destiny comes to a close, we find our Destiny at “Destiny Discovered.” Join the characters we’ve met on the ship to celebrate the end of the journey. Destiny Discovered Like the other Disney Cruise Line farewells, the Destiny’s show takes place in the Grand Hall. It starts with … Read more
Disney has released the results of the 2025 fiscal year for streaming. Disney finished out its 2025 fiscal year on a high note for streaming. In Disney’s report, there was a 195.7 million growth in subscribers and a 39% increase in direct-to-consumer operating income. These numbers are for both Disney+ and Hulu; however, this is … Read more
New items have been added to the Star Wars Trading Post at Disneyland. Die-cast Millennium Falcon – $14.99 This Millennium Falcon is small but detailed. This is a display model that comes with a display base. T-65 X-Wing – $14.99 This die-cast X-wing is similar to the Millennium Falcon that was mentioned above. This one … Read more
There are two new Christmas figurines for sale. The first is Mickey and Minnie with Pluto. The second one is reindeer Stitch. We found both of these items at Disney Clothiers on Main Street U.S.A at Disneyland. Mickey and Friends Holiday Figurine – $129 There is a sleigh full of presents flying above a winter … Read more
New insulated wine tumblers are available now available at Walt Disney World. Mickey Wine Tumbler – $27.99 Our reporters found these cute matching tumblers at Wilderness Lodge Mercantile. This first one is a teal metal with raised Mickey heads in a repeating pattern around the entire tumbler. The tumbler comes with a clear lid that … Read more
World of Disney at Disney Springs has done something special for the holidays. The seasonal window displays are each inspired by a Walt Disney World theme parks or the resorts. There are Easter eggs for all levels of Disney fans. Resorts Display Window The first window is a nod to all the Walt Disney World … Read more
A new billboard has been hung at Citywalk at Universal Orlando Resort. In the picture above the new billboard is on the top left. It’s on the side of the movie theater with all the other billboards. It’s red, purple, and blue with grey text. It also has a Universal word mark in gold above … Read more
The Art of Disney store at Disney Springs is hosting two artists for an art signing. The first artist is Thomas Kinkade who painted the art in the photo above. His art will be presented daily from 12:00pm to 9:00pm Est from Friday, November 7th through Sunday, November 16th. The next artist is ACME Archives. … Read more