Matthew Soberman 
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
Fans of Narcoossee’s should get their last reservations in for a while, as the restaurant is scheduled to close on June 18 for an extended refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It’s unclear as to when the restaurant is scheduled to reopen, though it is expected to be sometime later this year. The … Read more
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
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
Welcome to the merchandise roundup for March 31st, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. Today we visited the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Beach Club Resort; let’s look at our discoveries. Minnie Mouse Ladies … Read more
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
As many Disney fans already know, “it was all started by a mouse.” Now, the Vault Collection for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary pays tribute to that mouse with a new retro-inspired t-shirt! Walt Disney World Vault Collection Mickey Mouse T-Shirt — $36.99 The new shirt features a faded image of Mickey Mouse on a … Read more
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
Walt Disney World has added a new statement to its webpage about Disney Genie+ estimating how often guests will be able to take advantage of the upcharge service each day. The new addition says, “On average, guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using the Lightning Lane entrance if the first … Read more
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can now enjoy more chances to visit the parks, as Park Pass availability has been refilled on most days in April, just hours after we reported limited availability. Magic Kingdom Currently, only April 4 is blocked out. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, April 3-6 are unavailable, though … Read more
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
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
With Easter just a few weeks away, the hunt is on at EPCOT with the return of the Egg-Stravaganza! 2022 Egg-Stravaganza — $9.99 The 2022 maps can be purchased at Creations Shop, Pin Traders, and Gateway Gifts. Upon purchasing the map, guests can keep their eyes peeled for character-themed Easter eggs all around World Showcase. … Read more
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
Garden Graze has returned for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This scavenger hunt encourages guests to purchase specific menu items at select Outdoor Kitchens to earn a prize. A list of the items that are part of the Garden Graze can be found in a festival passport as well as on signs … Read more
The 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has kicked off, and where there’s a festival, there’s usually new gift cards! This year’s offerings feature three characters who are no strangers to the festival. Our first offering features that star of sporks and sippers (among other things), Spike the Bee. Given that food is a … Read more