Matthew Soberman 
As scheduled, Kona Cafe is currently under refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with construction walls already up around the restaurant. The walls span the length of the restaurant, with dark curtains hung overhead. In keeping with the theme of the resort, some of the walls feature an orange Polynesian-inspired triangular pattern. (However, even on … Read more
As summer gives way to fall at the Magic Kingdom, the Dapper Dans are getting in on the changing seasons with new autumnal outfits! We saw the iconic barbershop quartet performing on Main Street, U.S.A., and sporting the new look. The stripes on their vests are dark red, gold, and green, perfect for harvest time. … Read more
The latest piece of Halloween merchandise at Walt Disney World is perfect for trick-or-treaters on the move: a spooky cute pair of Crocs! Halloween Crocs – $59.99 Keeping in line with the Mickey & Friends collection, the shoes feature Mickey and Minnie surrounded by ghosts, jack-‘o-lanterns, and candy. The same art has been featured on … Read more
The Haunted Mansion’s at-large medium, Madame Leota, certainly calls in the spirits on this new dress now available at Walt Disney World. Haunted Mansion Dress – $128 The black dress, from The Dress Shop, features Madame Leota alongside other iconography inspired by the classic attraction. The sheer top layer gives a ghostly look to the … Read more
For nearly four decades, Figment has represented the spirit of EPCOT and enchanted generations of guests. Now, this beloved dragon is featured on a new necklace available at Walt Disney World. Figment Necklace – $24.99 The gold necklace features a charm of Figment, while the chain has a collection of purple, pink, orange, and yellow … Read more
Following backlash that an episode of “Bluey” didn’t premiere with the new season, Disney+ has promised to “reevaluate” their Standards & Practices, according to The Independent. When the third season of the Australian show premiered on Disney+ last week, an episode, titled “Family Meeting,” wasn’t on the streaming service. The episode centers around flatulence. Disney+ … Read more
A hedge fund manager with a significant stake in The Walt Disney Company has sent a letter to CEO Bob Chapek to spin off ESPN and fold Hulu into Disney+, according to CNBC‘s Yun Li. Li reports that Daniel Loeb, who manages the group Third Point, has purchased a stake in the company worth approximately … Read more
Ahead of its release tomorrow, shopDisney has made a statement about the name on the “Disney’s Electrical Light Parade” MagicBand+. The artwork features the floats of the Main Street Electrical Parade, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, yet it features a different name. When Twitter user Spectro Radio reached out to ask about the … Read more
Say “¡Feliz cumpleaños!” to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with a new pin celebrating its 25th anniversary at Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 25th Anniversary Pin – $19.99 The pin features the Three Caballeros playing a merry tune. Panchito and Donald Duck sing their hearts out, while Jose Carioca plays the trumpet. The … Read more
The entrance to the Tribute Theater is certainly looking different these days as the Halloween Horror Nights 31 Tribute Store begins to take shape at Universal Studios Florida. The exterior uses the same movie theater façade as the Summer Tribute Store, but now sports a weathered black and orange color scheme to reflect the Halloween … Read more
Musician Kal David, who voiced Sonny Eclipse for Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 79. Tammy Tuckey revealed the news on Twitter. No cause of death was given. David, typically a blues guitarist and vocalist, voiced the Audio-Animatronic character when the restaurant opened in 1994. Since … Read more
Mickey Mouse is ready for takeoff on Walt Disney’s plane in a new Funko POP! coming to the 2022 D23 Expo. Funko announced the pop debuting for the expo. The POP! depicts Mickey in a pilot’s outfit and hat. The color scheme matches the original one for “The Mouse,” which Walt Disney used to shuttle … Read more
Fresh off of the full reveal of houses, scare zones, and shows, a new line of Halloween Horror Nights 31 merchandise has arrived, featuring none other than the Pumpkin Lord. “Scares at Every Turn” Glass – $12.00 All items feature the same artwork, promising “Scares at Every Turn” with a twist on classic Halloween iconography. … Read more
As renewals for Magic Key passes resume this week for the Disneyland Resort, language has been added to the terms and conditions regarding class action lawsuits and park pass reservations. The class action waiver reads as follows: YOU AND DISNEY (DEFINED FOR PURPOSES OF THIS BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER TO MEAN WALT … Read more
A new ad has been released to show off the ideas behind Storyliving by Disney. The commercial promises “charming new home communities where Disney storytelling takes on a personal style.” It adds that Disney is looking at locations across the United States to build new communities. The first of these will be Cotino in Rancho … Read more
Guests will be able to dive deeper into two EPCOT offerings when Behind the Seeds and EPCOT Seas Adventures resume tours on October 2. The tours, part of the Enchanting Extras Collection, are returning to EPCOT, completing the previously announced lineup of tours returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Behind the Seeds If you like the Living … Read more