Universal Orlando Announces Lineup for Rock the Universe 2026

Person with raised hands at Rock the Universe 2026, purple stage lights illuminating the Universal Orlando crowd at night.

Universal Studios Florida has announced the lineup for next year’s Rock the Universe: Florida’s Biggest Christian Music Festival, which will be held January 23-24, 2026, at Universal Orlando Resort. Rock the Universe 2026 Lineup The 2026 lineup for Rock the Universe features headlining performances by Billboard Christian chart-topper Forrest Frank, GRAMMY award-nominated Phil Wickham, and GRAMMY … Read more

Be Pit Expert of the Day at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT

Three photos show a man at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT, celebrating his title as BBQ pit expert with a trophy and smile.

The Disney Eats Instagram account shared a Reel of a fun new opportunity for budding pit masters: you can be BBQ Pit Expert of the Day at Regal Eagle Smokehouse! Pit Expert at Regal Eagle Smokehouse View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Eats (@disneyeats) The caption reads: Dreams do come true … Read more

Fantasyland Theatre Updated with New Pavement and Paint at Disneyland

Empty outdoor stage at Fantasyland Theatre, adorned in gold and purple, viewed from empty seating at Disneyland.

The Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland recently received updates all over, including new pavement and refreshed paint. Our Disneyland reporter said everything is “looking very clean and shiny” and redolent with new paint smell. The pavement has been repainted in curved blocks of green, blue, and gray leading into the Troubadour Tavern seating area, down to … Read more

Even More Fluffy Unicorn Minions Merch at Universal Studios Florida

Collage of merchandise featuring the white and pink Fluffy Unicorn from Minions: an enamel pin of the unicorn running, a pink and red sweater with a fuzzy unicorn applique, a white crop top t-shirt with the unicorn and a rainbow, and a pink beanie with the unicorn and red and yellow stripes.

It’s so fluffy we’re gonna die! More merchandise featuring Agnes’ delightfully derpy unicorn from the Despicable Me and Minions series has arrived at Universal Studios Florida. Fluffy Unicorn Embroidered Pin – $11 This unique pin has an embroidered Fluffy Unicorn patch set into a metal pin backing. The thread texture is both visible and tactile. … Read more

Stardust Racers and Constellation Carousel Merchandise Lands at Epic Universe

Three photos show hands holding Epic Universe toys: a Constellation Carousel wand, a Stardust Racers light-up comet, and a light-up comet rebound ball.

Celestial Park officially has its own merchandise—and we spotted three new light-up products themed to Stardust Racers and the Constellation Carousel at Epic Universe. Epic Universe Stardust Racer Light-Up Comet – $24 This wearable light-up comet is based on the sculptures seen at the entrance of the Stardust Racers roller coaster. It features a clear … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Entrance Sign Gets New Characters, Plus New Walkway Banners

The Universal Studios sign with Entrance Characters banners—Toothless, Mario, Minions—cars passing in front.

A variety of new signs and banners featuring the characters of the Universal Orlando Resort have popped behind the recently-installed entrance sign and along the walkways leading to both Universal Florida Resort and Islands of Adventure. New Character Entrance Signs This large Universal Orlando Resort entrance sign was just completed in March of 2025, though … Read more

Paint the Night Parade Float Catches Fire: Daily Recap (9/11/25)

A Daily Recap collage: the Paint the Night Little Mermaid float is towed away at Disneyland, the Disney Adventure cruise ship, the Orlando International Airport (MCO), and a replica of a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser cabin.

A Paint the Night float caught fire at Disneyland, the Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage has been delayed three months, MCO issued a ground stop, and an Orlando company made a replica of a Galactic Starcruiser cabin — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 11, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more

Win a Dream Disney World Vacation with Disney+: Daily Recap (9/10/25)

Daily Recap collage: a dad and son high-five a VIP Tour Guide in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, a hand holds a Disney Store gift card, a hand uses a tapstile entrance at Walt Disney World, and the former MuppetVision Clock Tower

Disney+ is giving away a $16,000 Walt Disney World trip, new Annual Passholders only have a little longer to get a Disney gift card, tapstile effects return to Walt Disney World parks, and Gonzo is gone-zo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Oga’s Cantina Shirt Arrives at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park

Front and back of beige-colored Oga's Cantina t-shirt hanging in A new Oga's Cantina shirt has landed alongside last month's glassware drop at Disneyland Resort.

A new shirt themed to Oga’s Cantina has landed alongside last month’s glassware drop at Disneyland Resort. Oga’s Cantina Shirt – $34.99 This oatmeal-colored T-shirt has “Oga’s Cantina” written in the same stylized font as the restaurant’s sign and printed in blue over the left chest. The back of the shirt has a large Oga’s … Read more

The Legend of Zelda Keychain Spotted at Epic Universe

A hand holds a green Legend of Zelda lanyard keychain with a yellow Hylian Crest.

More merchandise themed to The Legend of Zelda is making its way to Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe. The Legend of Zelda Keychain – $15 This official The Legend of Zelda keychain features the Hylian crest in yellow against a forest green background attached to a silver ring. The keychain comes with a short … Read more

Walt Disney World Entrance Tapstile Effects Gone? Daily Recap (9/9/25)

Daily Recap: A hand uses a Disney World tapstile, fenced construction around a Downtown Disney security checkpoint, the now-blank sign of the former Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT, and an aerial map of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Entrance tapstiles at Walt Disney World no longer have special lighting effects, the Downtown Disney security checkpoint is coming back, the final remnant of Restaurant Marrakesh is officially gone, and Disney filed permits for the Grand Floridian entrance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Walt Disney World … Read more

We Tried the New Seasonal Werther’s Original Caramel Pumpkin Treats in EPCOT

A hand holds a cinnamon streusel square beside a Werther's Original caramel-drizzled cupcake on a brown table.

Craving a sweet pumpkin treat to feel a tiny bit of fall? Head to the Germany pavilion in EPCOT for two new pumpkin desserts featuring Werther’s Original caramel: a caramel pumpkin butter bar and a caramel pumpkin spice cupcake. Werther’s Original Caramel Pumpkin Butter Bar – $5.79 Pumpkin, Spices, and Pumpkin-flavored Werther’s® Original® Caramel layered … Read more

Pin Tuesday: New Disneyland Vault Collection Opening Day Attraction Pins at Disneyland Resort

Six Disneyland Resort Opening Day Attraction Pins in packaging, each with ride designs, displayed on a wooden surface.

It’s Pin Tuesday at Disneyland Resort! Here are the newest pins released today at Disneyland Park, including five exclusive designs. Disneyland Vault Collection Opening Day Attraction Pins Five new limited edition additions to the Disneyland Vault Collection Opening Day Attraction pin collection dropped today, part of the ongoing Disneyland 70th Anniversary commemorative merchandise drops. All … Read more

New Ghost Takes Up Residence in Haunted Mansion as Hidden Mickey Shroud Gets a Glow Up

Three glowing blue ghost figures haunt eerie ruins, evoking a Haunted Mansion vibe under a starry night sky.

After recently disappearing from The Haunted Mansion’s graveyard, the Hidden Mickey Shroud has rematerialized at Walt Disney World—and it’s had a literal glow up. Hidden Mickey Shroud Gets Ghostly Upgrade The Hidden Mickey Shroud appears in The Haunted Mansion’s graveyard scene, emerging from a crypt next to the opera singers’ scene. It gets its name … Read more

2025 Food & Wine Festival Glassware by Arribas Brothers Arrives at EPCOT

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival glassware displayed with a promo card in a wooden cabinet.

A collection of seven glassware pieces from Arribas Brothers commemorating the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now available in the Germany pavilion at EPCOT. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025 Glassware by Arribas Brothers All the glassware is etched with the midcentury-inspired “EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025” wordmark, producing … Read more