Price Increases Hit Across the Parks: Daily Recap (10/8/25)

Daily recap collage: Walt Disney World annual pass, EPCOT Frozen Ever After, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, and a Lightning Lane sign.

Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have increased prices across the board, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is getting new animatronics, and so many new food items to review — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more

Disneyland Files First Construction Permit for Upcoming Expansion

Futuristic Disneyland Resort concept art with sleek monorail, vibrant entrance, and dazzling lights; no castle in view.

Disneyland has a filed a permit for the site of the upcoming parking structure and transportation hub on the east side of the resort, making this permit the first signs of construction of the new DisneylandForward expansion project. Permit Filed for DisneylandForward Construction Fence The new construction permit, named BLD2025-05043, lists the address of 1509 S … Read more

Jerry Bruckheimer Reveals National Treasure 3 "Getting Closer"

A man holds a flaming torch with ancient symbols as in a National Treasure 3 scene, famous landmarks in the background.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has shared that National Treasure 3‘s development is ongoing and “getting closer,” with star Nicolas Cage and director Jon Turteltaub planned to return. National Treasure 3 Development The second National Treasure film, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, was released 18 years ago in 2007. Last year, Bruckheimer revealed that a National Treasure … Read more

Exclusive Holiday Pandora Charm Now Available at Walt Disney World

Two small, round tins—one with a gingerbread house, the other with peppermint candies—Exclusive Epcot holiday design.

A sweet new double-sided holiday Pandora charm is now available at EPCOT. Pandora Holiday Mickey Double-Sided Charm – $100 The round sterling silver slider charm features sparkling cubic zirconia stones all around the edges. Each side has a different enamel design. One side features a gingerbread house with a peppermint Mickey head decoration above the … Read more

Hand-Dipped Mickey Bars Coming to Walt Disney World

Three hand-dipped chocolate ice cream bars with colorful toppings, inspired by Mickey Bars, arranged in a vertical triptych.

The Disney Eats Instagram shared some exciting ice cream news: hand-dipped Mickey Bars are coming to Walt Disney World! Hand-Dipped Premium Mickey Bars at Walt Disney World View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Eats (@disneyeats) The caption reads: Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar but make it ✨hand-dipped✨ Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream … Read more

Gideon's Bakehouse Releases October Menu with Returning Favorites

A hand holds a Gideon's Bakehouse card featuring a sketch of a spooky jester character against a leafy background.

We have the spooky new October menu for Gideon’s Bakehouse, featuring the return of two favorite monstrous limited edition cookie flavors. Gideon’s Bakehouse October 2025 Menu The front of this month’s menu card features the theme at the top: “And so return the three little ones.” The Three Little Ones are trick-or-treaters who have appeared … Read more

Star Wars Apparel & Talking Chewbacca Life Day Figure Lands at Disney World

Star Wars Merch display: Chewbacca Life Day action figure, black denim jacket with Star Wars Rebel Alliance heroes illustration, and orange kids ringer tee with Dark Side graphic.

A shipment of new Star Wars merchandise featuring retro-inspired illustrations has been delivered to Walt Disney World. Star Wars Youth Dark Side Ringer Tee – $31.99 This bright red and black kids ringer t-shirt has an illustration of Darth Vader flanked by Stormtroopers and Boba Fett with an abstract shadow behind them. They stand behind … Read more

Pin Tuesday at Disneyland: Nightmare Before Christmas, Star Wars, and More

Three Disneyland pins: Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house, the Millennium Falcon cockpit, and Winnie the Pooh with Lumpy the Heffalump.

Check out this week’s Pin Tuesday drops at Disneyland Resort, including three new Nightmare Before Christmas pins! Windows of Attraction: Dumbo the Flying Elephant Pin – $24.99 The latest addition to the Windows of Attraction series spotlights Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The titular elephant is seen from the front in the foreground, his ears spread … Read more

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Entrance Gets Additional Framing

Red steel beams shape Lakeshore Lodge's frame, with cranes and unfinished structures marking ongoing construction updates.

The entrance of Disney Lakeshore Lodge continues to grow as the new Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World is constructed. Hotel Entrance Since our last update, more framing has been added to the resort’s porte cochere entrance. It consists of red and black horizontal, vertical, and diagonal steel beams. They create an approximate … Read more

Grab Your Resistance Supplies with New Star Wars Merch at Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland

Star Wars merch from Galaxy's Edge: green Rebel backpack, Darth Vader jersey, and orange-and-white Rebel hoodie.

We spotted several pieces of new Star Wars merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort, including several Resistance-themed apparel items. Resistance Supply Kiosk We found many of the new Black Spire Outpost and Rise of the Resistance-themed items at the Resistance Supply merchandise kiosk located outside of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. … Read more

VIDEO: Dude Perfect Attempts Disney Parks World Record

A world map showing Disney Park locations and attractions in the US, Paris, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

The Dude Perfect crew has made another world record attempt to visit every single Disney park in the shortest time possible — did they succeed? Dude Perfect World Record Attempt Garrett Hilbert and Sparky (host of Dude Perfect Gaming) set out to break the world record for the “Fastest Time to Visit All Disney Theme … Read more

Stardust Racers Reopens, Universal Updates Safety Guidelines: Daily Recap (10/4/25)

Collage of theme park rides, smiling man, lively bar, park guides, and a daily recap of Universal Orlando and Disney landmarks.

The family of the guest who passed away after riding Stardust Racers has responded to plans for reopening the attraction, Josh D’Amaro is considered the frontrunner to become Disney CEO after Bob Iger, and Universal Orlando Resort has updated several safety and accessibility guidelines fore the newly-reopened Stardust Racers — all this and more in … Read more

Partysaurus Rex Now Meeting Guests at Disneyland Resort

Rex the dinosaur from Toy Story dressed as a hippie, standing in front of a Pixar Pier stage at a theme park.

Rex is now meeting guests in his Partysaurus Rex getup at Disneyland Resort, so the party can really get started! Partysaurus Rex Meet and Greet Disney previously shared that Partysaurus Rex would soon be making his debut, and today we saw him out at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure. This version of the costume … Read more

Strawberry Plush Collection Pops Up at Disney Springs

Collage of strawberry-themed Disney character plush: Minnie Mouse, Chip and Dale, and Marie.

A collection of sweet strawberry-themed character plush and bag charms has arrived in Disney Springs. This cute little capsule collection features small plush toys and bag charms of Chip and Dale, Minnie Mouse, and Marie with pink and red strawberry details. The bag charms are identical, smaller versions of each plush that are attached to … Read more