Lauren Stracner 
Carry Mickey and friends with you through Disneyland with this new Loungefly backpack featuring the Sensational Six. Mickey & Friends Loungefly – $80 This black Loungefly backpack features the Sensational Six: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and Goofy. On the front pocket, they are all seen standing together, surrounded by multicolored Mickey heads. Their heads are … Read more
Joe Rohde, Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineering executive designer and vice president, has responded to the viral Wall Street Journal report about the recent tumultuous years at Walt Disney Imagineering. Joe Rohde Responds to Wall Street Journal The following paragraph is in the recent Wall Street Journal feature on Walt Disney Imagineering and … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineers shared with the Wall Street Journal that continued attempts to bring original ideas to the Disney Parks have been consistently rejected by executives. Imagineers Restricted to Franchises by Executives Since Bob Iger originally took over as CEO in 2005, Disney Parks have received new lands and attractions almost exclusively based on existing … Read more
A recent Wall Street Journal feature on Walt Disney Imagineering reveals that there were plans to refurbish Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park, but Disney executives deemed it not worth the investment. Disneyland Tomorrowland Refurbishment Rumors of a large refurbishment of Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park have existed since 2019, when word broke of a multi-year, $600 million … Read more
A report from The Wall Street Journal reveals that Walt Disney Imagineering spent $1.8 billion to retrofit the Disney Adventure, almost double the original budget. Retrofitting the Disney Adventure The unique four-funneled Disney Cruise Line ship began her life in 2018 as the Global Dream, commissioned by Genting Hong Kong’s Dream Cruises. However, Genting went … Read more
Photos shared from this weekend’s Walt Disney World Marathon show that runners passed by the Encanto ride construction, giving us a new ground-level view of the show building in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Ground View of ‘Encanto’ Ride Construction Our reporter shared these photos with us from the race the morning of January 11, showing runners … Read more
Good Morning America shares more details from inside the updated Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom, we try taiyaki from the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT, and The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT celebrating 40th anniversary — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 10, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it … Read more
Two new bright red baseball caps have arrived in Walt Disney World, so you can top off your look with Minnie Mouse or High School Musical. Minnie Mouse Baseball Cap – $36.99 This bright red baseball cap has Minnie Mouse’s signature plus her polka-dot bow embroidered on the front. A twisted red rope with pearls … Read more
A new video from Walt Disney Imagineering shares that an all-new scene from Pixar, plus even more ways to score points, are coming to the refurbished Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. New Pixar Animations in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Earlier, we learned that the revamped Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will … Read more
Taiyaki, the popular Japanese fish-shaped street food, has arrived in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. Is this sweet snack worth a trip around the World Showcase? Taiyaki – $7.73 Taiyaki is a crispy waffle usually filled with anko (sweet bean paste). Sometimes taiyaki can be soggy, but this one was super crunchy and had a good texture. … Read more
Hallmark Christmas movie filming in Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World, dozens of passengers evacuated after monorail loses power at Disneyland, and we try the new Pink Milk at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 9, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; … Read more
Joining the pink spirit jersey we recently spotted, a pink women’s shirt with the fantasy-inspired Disneyland 70th Anniversary crest is now available at the park. Pink Women’s Disneyland 70th Anniversary Shirt – $39.99 This flowy, scoop-neck shirt is a rosy mauve hue. It has short cuffed sleeves that are sewn in place. The back is … Read more
Two new treats featuring M&Ms chocolate candies are now available at the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. Here are our thoughts on these candy-topped sweets. M&Ms Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Pie – $7.79 Peanut Butter Cookie Pie with Peanut Butter Frosting, Strawberry Jelly, and M&M’S® Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies This is great for … Read more
Pink milk has arrived in Batuu West at Disneyland. Does this new non-dairy “milk” taste out of this world? Pink Milk – $8.99 Plant-based Rice Milk blend with sweet and fruity characteristics Pink milk canonically originates in the Star Wars comic series, specifically in the 2023 Star Wars: Sana Starros miniseries where it’s mentioned in … Read more
Full menus released for 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, closure date for Tron: Ares overlay at Magic Kingdom, and ride vehicle sinks on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, January 7, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
A new drink tumbler featuring the geometric “hidden Mickey” motif found in the Downtown Disney District has appeared at the Disneyland Resort. Downtown Disney Hidden Mickey Tumbler – $44.99 The stainless steel Stanley-style tumbler has a mint green handle and lid with an orange straw. The tumbler itself is white and patterned allover with subtle … Read more
