Matthew Soberman 
Avast! Several days after the rest of the play area welcomed guests once more, the top deck of Me Ship, The Olive has finally reopened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The ropes blocking the staircase have been removed, so let’s explore! You can get a bird’s-eye view of the ship’s smokestack, featuring the likeness of … Read more
The holiday season has brought plenty of goodies to the Disneyland Resort, and two new bags from Loungefly have joined the lineup to celebrate the season’s sweet treats. Christmas Treats Loungefly Backpack — $75.00 If the holidays at Disneyland remind you of marshmallow pops, peppermint candy and churros, this backpack might just be for you! … Read more
It looks like the refurbishment of Fillmore’s Taste-In at Disney California Adventure may take more than just a fresh coat of paint. Since our last visit, the dome has been stripped down. Its metal framework is now exposed. It is possible that Disney will opt to replace the original material rather than repaint it. The … Read more
While the Main Street Philharmonic typically marches around Main Street, U.S.A., yesterday, they performed at a special location in the Magic Kingdom. The popular band performed their set from the stage in front of Cinderella Castle. No reason for the venue change is currently known, or how long this will last, but guests seemed excited … Read more
Star Wars’ eternal struggle between the light and dark side has been immortalized in a new set of glow ears now available at the Disneyland Resort. Lightsaber Glow Ear Headband – $20.42 The ears depict a blue and red lightsaber locked in combat, while each ear takes a different side. The left ear shows the … Read more
The sounds of the holiday season have been given a Disney twist in this new music box available at the Disneyland Resort! “Walt’s Holiday Lodge” Music Box – $39.99 The music box, part of the “Walt’s Holiday Lodge” merchandise collection, features Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a wreath as they carol outside the chalet, wishing … Read more
Nothing puts us in the holiday spirit like spending time with the ones we love, and with Disney Very Merriest After Hours is underway at the Magic Kingdom, some dear friends have come out to wish guests season’s greetings with character sightings around the park! Town Square Theater The Main Mouse is available for distanced … Read more
The holiday season has swept its way into The Happiest Place on Earth with the arrival of the Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland! But before guests get to see the gigantic tree, they’ll pass by the entrance gate, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland with snowflakes galore. Then we move … Read more
If your favorite Star Wars character is a droid cooking show host or you’ve wondered why Wookies don’t wear red robes more often, you’re probably a fan of The Star Wars Holiday Special. Now, you can celebrate Life Day, the holiday featured in the special, with specialty food and beverage offerings from November 12th through … Read more
This year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will feature plenty of entertainment. Not only have we learned the full lineup of Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators, the inspiring music of “JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season,” and the storytellers around World Showcase will also be returning for 2021! This year, “JOYFUL! A Celebration of the … Read more
Even though The World’s Most Magical Celebration has been going on for over a month, new surprises continue to pop up around Walt Disney World for its 50th anniversary. Over at Main Street Bakery in the Magic Kingdom, a new dessert throws it all the way back to October 1st, 1971! Opening Day Celebration Cake … Read more
Yee-haw! It’s a holiday hoedown in Frontierland with the return of the Reindeer Wranglers at Disney Very Merriest After Hours in the Magic Kingdom. The musical trio perform western-inspired holiday classics near Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. The Reindeer Wranglers perform four times nightly during the event at 9:25 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:40 … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, November 8, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The sky above the Magic Kingdom has been lit up once more with holiday cheer with the return of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at Disney Very Merriest After Hours! The fireworks spectacular stars Minnie Mouse as she shares what she loves about the yuletide season, accompanied by classic holiday songs including “Carol of the Bells,” … Read more
Disney Very Merriest After Hours is underway at the Magic Kingdom, and over at Golden Oak Outpost in Frontierland, they’ve got a sweet treat to welcome the season! Gingerbread-Almond Cake Pop — $4.99 Gingerbread almond cake pop dipped in white chocolate The Gingerbread-Almond Cake Pop is a sizable piece of gingerbread-almond cake coated in white … Read more
After being absent last year, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade has stepped off once again tonight at the Magic Kingdom as part of Disney Very Merriest After Hours. Guests lined the route to welcome back the parade, the first full one to return to Walt Disney World since the resort shut down for several … Read more