Lauren Stracner 
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
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
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
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
As the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida continues, a mass of huge black barrels has appeared among the construction equipment, and even more sections of track have disappeared. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Demolition The demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit began back in June, even though the coaster operated through … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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