Lauren Stracner 
Although Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World doesn’t officially begin until April 9, Tokyo Disneyland guests can enjoy a month of special themed decorations, food, and merchandise starting today. Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World Decorations Arrive The official Tokyo Disney Resort Instagram accounts for the park and for merchandise shared the news with first looks at … Read more
After nearly three years of start-and-stop painting, the futuristic rocks in Walt Disney World’s Tomorrowland have been completely repainted. Tomorrowland Rock Painting Complete The Tomorrowland rocks were previously repainted in 2016, when their original reddish-brown shade was replaced with a more modern, metallic blue-gray finish. They started the process again but stalled back in 2023. … Read more
Interactive Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Easter bunny popcorn bucket revealed, 2026 Easter Grand Cottage possibly delayed or cancelled at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort, Mickey and Friends ear holder bags, mystery figures, and more at Walt Disney World, and Jurassic Park T. Rex chase photo-op experience at Universal Islands of Adventure — all this and … Read more
After several of its recent original films have either underperformed or outright bombed, Pixar has bounced back with Hoppers, which topped the box office and outperformed expectations in its opening weekend. ‘Hoppers’ Earns $46M in Domestic Opening Weekend Hoppers opened in theaters on March 6, 2026, after an extensive marketing campaign that included everything from … Read more
The Disney Parks X account shared the first look at this Easter season’s novelty of choice: an interactive Winnie the Pooh popcorn bucket, coming soon to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket We got a sneak peek of this popcorn bucket back in September 2025, when a render … Read more
Two new customizable tiara bases have arrived for the DIY tiara experience at Cristal d’Orleans in Disneyland Park. Design Your Own Tiara The option to design your own tiara is available in Cristal d’Orleans in New Orleans Square. They have had DIY tiaras for a while, including special seasonal designs. These two new designs appear … Read more
After over a month concealed behind construction walls, Galactic Grill’s seating area and Tomorrowland Terrace are fully open to guests again. Galactic Grill Seating Area Refurbished Nothing about the space appears to have changed, except for an overall refurbishment and cleanup. All the tables and chairs that were previously set up against the construction walls … Read more
Disney Eats shared a first look at some of the special dishes and novelties coming to the Shanghai Disney Resort for its milestone birthday. Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary Food Shanghai Disney Resort will kick off its 10th anniversary celebrations, named “With You, It’s Magic+,” on March 20, 2026. Among the special offerings coming to … Read more
Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk accused of paying under minimum wage, requiring off the clock uniform prep, and charging employees for cleaning, Canada’s Trading Post Refreshments bar permanently closed at EPCOT, and new Villains Land permit features changes to upcoming construction, but doesn’t substantiate rumors — all this and more in today’s daily recap … Read more
Need a moment of zen? Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the Disney crew shared a mindfulness video of breathing exercises to help you relax. Breathing Exercises with Mickey & Friends The 48-second video, posted to Mickey’s official Instagram channel, features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Clarabelle in a yoga studio sitting in lotus … Read more
The steel canopy currently being installed in the Avengers Campus is now easily visible from Cars Land next door. Steel Canopy Construction in Avengers Campus While at Disney California Adventure on February 26, we saw Cast Members and other crew members on a cherry picker actively inspecting recent installations on the canopy. Also notable is … Read more
New merchandise just dropped at Emporium in Disneyland. Among the finds are the first pieces of a new minimalistic collection featuring linework of Disneyland icons, including Galaxy’s Edge. Disneyland Icons Linework Hat – $32.99 The first item from the new collection is a white baseball cap with five Disneyland Resort icons embroidered across the front … Read more
As Bluey prepares to make her debut at Disneyland this spring, we’re seeing more of her stage set taking shape in the Fantasyland Theatre. ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’ Set Taking Shape The set for Bluey’s Best Day Ever! has been steadily taking shape since the Fantasyland Theatre closed in January. Thematic walls were installed in … Read more
Get ready to rip: the Disneyland 70th Anniversary trading cards by Topps have officially arrived at their home park in multi-pack boxes. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Trading Cards by Topps – $150 Each box contains 10 packs of eight cards, or 80 trading cards total. The boxes are fully sealed in plastic to prevent tampering. The … Read more
Street banners and more decorations for the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival have appeared around the Disneyland Resort. 2026 Food & Wine Festival Street Banners The green street banners can be found on streetlamps around the Disneyland Resort. They feature photographs of the Chip and Dale meet and greet characters wearing chef’s … Read more
The tale of woe that is Gertie the Dinosaur’s tail has a new chapter: “Return of the Crack.” Gertie’s Crack is Back On February 14, our reporters noticed a deep horizontal crack running along Gertie the Dinosaur’s tail. The spot is normally hidden by landscaping, but with the removal of vegetation due to Florida’s recent … Read more
