Lauren Stracner 
With Hyperspace Mountain opening at Disneyland this week, followed by the Galaxy’s Edge timeline shift, it’s the perfect chance to stock up on some new Star Wars merchandise before May the 4th arrives. Hyperspace Mountain T-Shirt – $32.99 This navy T-shirt commemorates the annual Star Wars-themed overlay of Space Mountain. The iconic attraction exterior is … Read more
The California boba tea and juice chain will move into the Downtown Disney spot that Jamba has occupied for 23 years. Bopo Go! Concept Coming to Downtown Disney Bopomofo Café has five locations throughout Southern California, and in April 2025, Disney announced that Bopomofo Café would be coming to Downtown Disney in the form of … Read more
Han Solo (with Chewbacca, of course) has landed in Batuu West and is greeting guests by — where else? — the Millennium Falcon. Han Solo and Chewbacca Meet and Greet A smuggler-turned-hero of the Galactic Civil War, Han Solo uses his charm and cunning to make his way in the galaxy. With his best pal … Read more
Tropical Americas continues to take shape at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, as more structures go vertical and former DinoLand, U.S.A. buildings are refurbished. Tropical Americas’ Pueblo Esperanza Progress Tropical Americas will include the village of Pueblo Esperanza, the entrance to which will be flanked by a clock tower and a carousel of … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineers detailed the special items now found on the shelves of Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities as part of the original trilogy timeline shift in Batuu West. Imagineers Share Dok-Ondar’s New Treasures While we’ve taken a tour of Dok-Ondar’s since he refreshed his stock and identified some new items, including one of the Time … Read more
A trio of banners representing the settlements of Batuu has replaced the old First Order flags following the timeline shift at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Batuu Settlement Banners Over Original Trilogy Area The Batuu settlement banners can be seen hanging over the Fantasyland-side entrance into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where tattered First Order … Read more
A group interview with Imagineer Dan Flynn revealed new details about the reimagined scenes on Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which will reopen on May 3 after being closed for over a year. Disney invited media to a group interview with Dan Flynn, Executive Show Management at Walt Disney Imagineering, who oversaw the … Read more
According to an upcoming theatrical release calendar for Spain from Universal Pictures International, the as-yet-untitled Nintendo movie is currently slated to release in April 2028. Third Nintendo Film Rumored to Be Donkey Kong Spinoff The Universal Pictures International release calendar for Spain, which extends into July 2030, has this interesting title highlighted on its slate: … Read more
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster guitar scrim removed revealing groovy makeover, court records reveal Disney feared losing Magic Kingdom expansion amidst DeSantis battle, and Disney teases what is likely first date of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 27, 2026. Disney News Recap Universal … Read more
Nine of Disney’s official social media accounts have changed their profile photos to artwork created by Make-A-Wish kids as part of the company’s Week of Wishes initiative. Make-A-Wish Artwork on Disney Social Media Profiles The official Disney account shared the images in an Instagram carousel. Visiting each profile provides information about each Make-A-Wish kid who … Read more
The Dungeons & Dragons merchandise from Universal Fan Fest Nights in Hollywood cast a Portal spell and has arrived at Universal Orlando. Owlbear “Roll for Intimidation” T-Shirt – $35 Fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 will appreciate this sage green shirt. The front is embroidered with the text “Roll for Intimidation” above the “&” from the … Read more
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly restructuring its streaming services teams with the upcoming departure of the senior executive, according to a memo from Disney product and tech chief Adam Smith. SVP Ajay Arora Leaving, Prompting Streaming Reorg Arora, previously Netflix’s director of product innovation for growth, joined The Walt Disney Company in 2021 as … Read more
Disneyland is reportedly reducing the availability of MagicBand+ bands in stores as rumors circulate that the park eventually plans to phase out the wearable device. Disneyland Reducing MagicBand+ Availability MagicBand+ was introduced at Disneyland Resort in October 2022, but it never achieved the utility it has at Walt Disney World. At Disneyland, the wristband could … Read more
Disney Parks teases Halfway to Halloween news on social media, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets guitar painting continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and frame installed for Maya temple facade of new Indiana Jones ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, April 26, 2026. Disney … Read more
A cryptic post on Disney Parks’ social media hints at springtime spooky season fun starting soon, possibly related to this year’s Halloween events. Halfway to Halloween Hints This mysterious illustration materialized on the Disney Parks Instagram, along with the news that Halfway to Halloween treats are coming. Well, well, well what do we have here … Read more
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad updates near completion, new Walt Disney World golf merch includes putter covers and apparel, and new Disney patent shows how AI could soon improve ride safety and load times — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 25, 2026. Disney News Recap Universal News Recap Watch WDW … Read more
