Matthew Soberman 
Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration is still going strong, and the latest addition to the merchandise parade is a new line of bags from Dooney & Bourke! Four new bags debuted today, each featuring a holographic 50th anniversary logo pattern on a matte black background. Let’s take a closer look! Walt Disney World 50th … Read more
EPCOT took a step towards a more sustainable future recently, as the park is debuting a new cast member costume made partially from recycled plastic bottles. The seafoam green costume, worn by the Festivals Team, sports the new World Showcase icon, which has been featured, along with all the new and reimagined pavilion icons, in … Read more
Guests at the Magic Kingdom will be able to send out 2021 and ring in 2022 in style, as park hours have been extended December 30th and 31st. On both days, the park will be open from 9 AM to 1 AM, an hour later than its previously scheduled midnight closing. This could be a … Read more
The Festival of Holidays is back at Disney California Adventure, and it’s brought with it a returning favorite at Lucky Fortune Cookery. The Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit has returned to the counter-service restaurant, having last appeared during the Lunar New Year festivities in early 2020. Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit — $6.49 Crispy bao … Read more
Among all the sights and sounds of the holidays at Disney California Adventure, it shouldn’t be forgotten that this time of year also means more creatively-baked sourdough! Pacific Wharf Café has brought back three seasonally-themed sourdough breads, including ones shaped like a snowman and candy cane, as well as a Christmas tree-shaped pull-apart bread. Though … Read more
Some words just go together, like “apple” and “fritter” or “bread” and “pudding.” Luckily, Pacific Wharf Café at Disney California Adventure has brought it all back together again for the Festival of Holidays! Apple Fritter Bread Pudding — $5.99 Warm apple cinnamon bread pudding served with whipped cream and warm salted caramel sauce We’ve had … Read more
With the holiday festivities already underway at Disney California Adventure, Award Wieners is getting in on the fun with two new items that are naughty and nice! Pastrami Reuben — $15.49 Thinly-sliced Pastrami with Caramelized Onions, Pickled Cabbage, Thousand Island, Spicy Mustard, Provolone, and Pickle Spear on a toasted Baguette served with Cuties Mandarin Orange … Read more
Life Day has arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, and that means that collectors can now enjoy a wide variety of merchandise! These items can be found in numerous shops throughout Black Spire Outpost. Let’s take a look at how you can bring Life Day home! Life Day T-Shirt — $36.99 Chewbacca is … Read more
A new burger with sausage and provolone cheese has joined the menu at Galactic Grill in Disneyland. But does it take off or is it a failure to launch? Specialty Burger — $15.49 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty, Roasted Sausage, Provolone, Chimichurri Aïoli, Honey-Mustard, Arugula, Grilled Onion and Red Bell Peppers on a Toasted Bun … Read more
Members of the Master Services Unions face an uncertain future after a contract proposal from the Disneyland Resort, which has been described by Teamsters Local 495 as the resort’s “last and final” offer, was accepted by members at Disney California Adventure, but rejected by Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort. The offer was recommended by … Read more
The holidays are in full swing at Disneyland, and joining the lineup of holiday treats this year is a seasonal take on the old favorite, cotton candy! Cinnamon Cotton Candy — $6.00 This may look like normal pink cotton candy but it’s a got hidden holiday surprise: cinnamon. One would think cinnamon cotton candy may … Read more
With a monumental anniversary like The Walt Disney Company’s centennial, it’s never too early to start getting ready, and it looks like fans will get their first look at the celebration this weekend. Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently stated that Destination D23, happening November 19th-21st at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, will provide … Read more
Of all the surprises that have come to Walt Disney World for its 50th anniversary, perhaps the most unique has to be the name of a baby zebra! Disney announced that the Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal born last month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has been named Zarina, which means “golden one” in Persian. Her … Read more
The surprises for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary keep on coming, and the latest addition to the celebration is a brand-new Bulova watch at Disney Springs! The watch features the logo for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in gold on a black background. No numbers (aside from the 50 in the logo) appear on the … Read more
The Festival of Holidays is underway at Disney California Adventure, bringing old favorites back to the park for the season. Luckily, at the churro cart in Grizzly Peak, one of our favorites made the cut! Peppermint Churro — $6.75 Churro coated with crushed candy canes, drizzled with chocolate and vanilla icing A peppermint churro sounds … Read more
Getting around Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be slightly more inconvenient, as the bridges at the resort will be closed in January 2022 to be replaced. The replacement, which is currently scheduled from January 3rd-17th, affects the bridges which connect Old Port Royale to the Aruba and Jamaica complexes. This also means that the playground … Read more