BoxLunch Announces Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Vacation Sweepstakes

BoxLunch is offering a sweepstakes for a Walt Disney World vacation to celebrate the resort’s 50th anniversary. Now through April 12, you can enter at this link for a 5-day, 4-night vacation package for four that will allow you to explore The Most Magical Place on Earth in style! The grand prize includes: 4-night stay … Read more

Kermit the Frog Marks Earth Month by Turning Spaceship Earth Green at EPCOT

April marks Earth Month, and to celebrate being green, Disney Parks brought in a special guest to EPCOT: Kermit the Frog! Kermit helped to light up Spaceship Earth in a blue and green pattern, vaguely resembling the planet we all call home. The video, promoting the Disney Planet Possible initiative, also showed off a very … Read more

LEGO Teases Muppets Minifigures Coming Soon, First Official Look at Kermit the Frog

It’s time to get things started! LEGO has revealed its first official teaser of its upcoming line of Minifigures themed to the Muppets! The teaser revealed the Kermit the Frog Minifigure, peeking out from behind the Muppet Theater’s red curtain. While the whole series of Minifigures hasn’t been officially announced, it’s been reported that the … Read more

New Retro-Inspired ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ T-Shirt Rides into Walt Disney World

With Walt Disney World currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, there’s been plenty of merchandise drawing on its past, and the latest addition features a familiar trio. Retro-style “The Most Magical Place on Earth” T-shirt — $36.99 This retro-inspired yellow t-shirt features Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy riding in an antique automobile that looks like … Read more

Eggstravaganza 2022 Map and Souvenir Easter Eggs Arrive at Disneyland Park

The Easter Bunny has hopped into The Happiest Place on Earth, and guests can get in on the hunt for eggs with the return of Eggstravaganza at Disneyland! Disneyland Park Eggstravaganza 2022 Map — $9.99 The map can be purchased at several locations around Disneyland, including: 20th Century Music Company Adventureland Bazaar Bonanza Outfitters Disney … Read more

New Green Monorail and Blue Castle Night Lights Brighten Walt Disney World

Fans can brighten up even the darkest night with a pair of newly-reimagined, colorful night lights available at Walt Disney World! The monorail night light is now featured in a neon green, while the Cinderella Castle night light can now be found in blue. The lights previously debuted at the resort back in 2020 in … Read more

Hugs and High Fives Return to Character Meet & Greets at Universal Orlando Resort as Distancing is Eliminated

Universal Orlando Resort has reached another milestone in the ongoing road to normalcy since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. While physical distancing is no longer required for character meet-and-greets, until recently, characters didn’t physically interact with guests. Several days ago, we spotted Captain America getting up close with guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. … Read more

Disney Wish Departs German Shipyard Ahead of Inaugural Sailing

With only a few months to go before the inaugural sailing of the Disney Wish, the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet reached a major milestone today. Disney Cruise Line announced on Twitter that the ship has officially departed from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany after almost two years of construction, and … Read more

CDC Lifts COVID-19 Risk Advisory for Cruise Ships

Disney Magic and Disney Dream at sea

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted their COVID-19 risk advisory for cruise ships, according to NPR‘s Jonathan Franklin. The CDC has removed its “Cruise Ship Travel Health Notice” from its website, though it still advises guests to be “up to date” on COVID-19 vaccines prior to setting sail. In a statement to … Read more