Lauren Stracner 
The official Star Wars Instagram page shared the first looks of Chewbacca in his Life Day robe for upcoming Galaxy’s Edge meet and greets at Walt Disney World and, in breaking news, Disneyland. Life Day Chewbacca The Star Wars Instagram shared the video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star Wars (@starwars) … Read more
Some new open-edition pin designs celebrating Pinocchio, Hercules, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure have landed at Disneyland. Jiminy Cricket Pin – $12.99 The first new pin features Jiminy Cricket, who stands in front of a candle holder. The extinguished candle behind him features a swirled, pearlescent white finish. Pinocchio Book Pin – $9.99 Pinocchio steps out … Read more
A guest tries stealing ears at Walt Disney World, the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Lounge is reopening next year, and all the new holiday novelties coming to Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney … Read more
The Disney Parks account shared that the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Lounge will be reopening in early 2026 after a five year closure. This is also reflected on the Walt Disney World website. Garden View Lounge Reopening Early 2026 The Disney Parks X account shared the news: This is also reflected on the Walt Disney … Read more
Miss Piggy is finally getting her own movie, and her star power has already brought Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, and Cole Escola on board. Miss Piggy Movie in Development Variety reported on the star-studded new project after Jennifer Lawrence spilled the beans on the “Las Culturistas” podcast: “I don’t know if I can announce this … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has shared a new collectible medallion available with pre-sale tickets to Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026. Fan Fest Nights Collectible Medallion The medallion was revealed on the official Universal Fan Fest Nights Instagram account: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Universal Fan Fest Nights (@unifanfestnights) The caption reads: Be … Read more
Surprise! Santa Claus is coming back to DinoLand USA in Animal Kingdom for the holiday season with a meet and greet at Restaurantosaurus. Santa Claus Meet and Greet at Restaurantosaurus Last year, we spotlighted the first — and, as we believed at the time, last —Santa Claus meet and greet in DinoLand USA, on the … Read more
A trio of vibrant new Figment items is now available on the Disney Store, including a pair of can’t-miss Crocs. Figment Button Down Shirt for Men – $69.99 This 100% cotton button-front shirt is dark purple with an allover print of Figment striking different poses against a motif of bright neon triangles. Figment Throw Blanket … Read more
The Magic Kingdom monorail loop changes again, all the festive food coming to Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and fan-favorite holiday popcorn buckets return — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, November 3, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro has shared the first photos of the Disney Destiny’s Wakanda-inspired Grand Hall. First Photos of Disney Destiny Grand Hall Josh D’Amaro boarded the ship and addressed the Disney Destiny crew on Monday from the stage in the Grand Hall. In the photos he shared, we get our first look at … Read more
Earlier today, Disney asked YouTube TV to reactivate its ABC channels for Election Day coverage. YouTube has now responded publicly to the request. YouTube Responds to Disney ABC Restoration Request Disney’s networks went dark for YouTube TV subscribers on October 30 as the two companies reached an impasse regarding a new carriage deal. While negotiations … Read more
The dates for the Frozen Holiday Surprise seasonal stage show have been added to the Walt Disney World website. Frozen Holiday Surprise 2025 Dates According to the Walt Disney World website, the first performances of Frozen Holiday Surprise this year will be on Friday, November 7, at 6:15pm and 8:15pm. As Magic Kingdom closes at … Read more
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland has reopened almost three weeks early following a two-month refurbishment. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens Early Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disneyland Park has been closed for refurbishment since early September and has posted multiple reopening dates since, with the last reported opening date being November 23. However, the … Read more
Yes, you read that right. Halloween 2025 may have just ended, but Disneyland Paris has already announced the dates for the 2026 Halloween Festival event. 2026 Disneyland Paris Halloween Festival Dates On the final night of this year’s Halloween Festival at Disneyland Paris, the park revealed that the event will return in 2026 from September … Read more
Signs in the Zootopia: Better Zoogether queue reveal that Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life is now canonically in Zootopia, rewriting the backstory of the park icon. Tree of Life Now in Zootopia Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened for previews this week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and with those first looks came a big revelation about the … Read more
The Wondrous Journeys fireworks show at Disneyland resumed performances last night for a brief run before the holidays, but it was missing some crucial elements. Wondrous Journeys with No Castle Projections This was the first performance of Wondrous Journeys since August, when it was replaced with Halloween Screams. However, there were no castle projections for … Read more
