Lauren Stracner

Reservations Available for The Magic of New Year’s Eve Celebration at California Grill on December 30 and 31 in Walt Disney World

The California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort is celebrating New Year’s Eve on both December 30 and 31 at Walt Disney World with a special dinner including characters, music, and fireworks viewing. The Magic of New Year’s Eve at California Grill Reservations are required for this special event at California Grill, which features a prix-fixe … Read more

Physical Fight Breaks Out in Radiator Springs Racers Queue at Disneyland During Christmas in Today’s Daily Recap for 12/26/2025

End timeframe for TRON Ares overlay at Magic Kingdom, Disney Cruise Line opens new BBQ restaurant at Castaway Cay for adults-only beach, and Walt Disney Imagineering files permit for set elements at Haunted Mansion — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, December 26, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; … Read more

Physical Fight Breaks Out in Radiator Springs Racers Queue at Disneyland During Christmas

A video captured a fight breaking out among several adults in line for Radiator Springs Racers during the rainy Christmas holiday weekend in Disney California Adventure. Radiator Springs Racers Fight The video, taken during the stormy Christmas holiday weekend, shows several guests in ponchos in the Radiator Springs Racers queue. While there’s no audible context … Read more

Imagineering Shares More Details About Buddy in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Walt Disney World

Shortly after being revealed during the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Special on ABC, Walt Disney Imagineering shared more background on Star Command’s new support bot Buddy inside the updated Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. Imagineering Introduces Us to Buddy in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin View this post on … Read more

Disneyland Resort Debuts New Commercial Featuring Bluey

After announcing that Bluey and Bingo would be coming to the parks and Disney Cruise Line next year, Disney has aired a new Disneyland Resort commercial starring the popular characters. New Disneyland Commercial Features Bluey and Bingo The commercial premiered during the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade special on ABC. Themed to making … Read more

Universal Takes Bids for Transportation System Connecting Epic Universe to Other Theme Parks in Today’s Daily Recap for 12/22/2025

Disney Starlight Parade reducing performances at Walt Disney World in early 2026, Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show is closing January 2026 with a “reimagined” show coming later in the year, and the Liberty Belle Riverboat has moved and may be ready for work out of water — all this and more in today’s daily recap … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show Closing January 2026, “Reimagined” Show to Debut Later 2026

Update from Universal Orlando Resort: The timeline for the planned enhancements and temporary closure of the Horror Make-Up Show has shifted, and the current show will remain open at this time. Additional details about plans for the Horror Make-Up Show will be shared at a later time. A source has exclusively shared with Universal Parks … Read more

BREAKING: Cinderella Castle Repainting to Begin in January 2026 at Walt Disney World

We now have confirmation the Cinderella Castle repainting project announced in August will officially commence in January 2026 and finish in late 2026. Cinderella Castle Repainting Begins January 2026 Scott Gustin broke the news on his X account: NEW: Disney will begin repainting Cinderella Castle in January. The project will start with draining the moat … Read more

Walt Disney World Parking Cast Members Receive New Costumes with Disney Car References

Parking Cast Members across Walt Disney World have received bright new costumes with hidden Disney vehicular references. New Parking Cast Member Costumes Our reporter saw the new bright green shirts on the parking Cast Members in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning, although we’ve been informed these new costumes are resort-wide. The new costume consists of … Read more

Universal Orlando Files Notice of Commencement for New Intamin Ride in Former Lost Continent Area in Today’s Daily Recap for 12/20/2025

Full-size Figment Squishmallow arrives at EPCOT, Universal Studios theme park planned for Saudi Arabia, and a dozen new pins are now available at Walt Disney World Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, December 20, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. … Read more

Stylized Four Parks Icons Ear Headband Lands at Walt Disney World

A new reversible ear headband featuring colorful stylized icons of the four parks, plus a detachable bow, has arrived in Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World Park Icons Ears Four Parks Icons Ear Headband – $36.99 These brightly colored ears each feature two stylized Walt Disney World park icons, with different designs on each side. … Read more

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