Matthew Soberman 
Spending days in the pursuit of honey can be tiring, so it looks like Winnie-the-Pooh is tuckered out with his new Cuddleez plush available at Walt Disney World. Winnie the Pooh Cuddleez Plush – $39.99 Pooh’s already napping with this plush. His eyes are closed as he stretches out for an optimal sleep position. (Let’s … Read more
MagicBand+ is now officially available for all guests at the Disneyland Resort, so we’re visiting Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to see what kind of effects they produce. The MagicBand+ can do many things, like function as admission media, check in for Lightning Lane, connect with PhotoPass, and interact with elements around the park. We … Read more
Wakanda’s superheroes are teaming up with a music superstar, as Rihanna has released a new song that’ll be featured in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.“ Rihanna posted a short video teasing the song, using an “R” from the film’s title, with her name and the song’s title in both Wakandan and English. Listen to … Read more
The holiday season is fast approaching, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is already getting ready for the season as Merry Menagerie-themed decorations begin to appear. Riverside Depot Right now, the decorations mostly adorn the roofs of shops. They’re themed to the Merry Menagerie, the park’s holiday offering featuring artistic animal puppets. Lanterns of the animals featured … Read more
At least for a few more months, Walt Disney World’s still celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the Vault Collection keeps delivering with a new bucket hat! Vault Collection Map Reversible Bucket Hat – $34.99 One side of the hat features a 1979 map of the Magic Kingdom across the circumference. In the middle, there’s a … Read more
The yuletide season is just around the corner, and both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are already getting ready as more holiday decorations arrive. Over at Sleeping Beauty Castle, more snow has been added to the turrets. It really creates a delightful winter landscape… even in southern California! Moving to the right of the drawbridge, … Read more
Bob Chapek discussed the fans of Disney Parks at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference today. When moderator, and the Journal’s Editor in Chief, Matt Murray, brought up the passion and occasional criticism of the fans, Chapek noted that he ran the parks for seven years, adding that he was “quite familiar with how … Read more
At The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live 2022 streaming event, Disney CEO Bob Chapek defended the company against allegations of being “too woke.” When asked about the matter, Chapek noted that content is the company’s north star, stating that Disney’s creative projects are designed to reflect the “rich diverse world” people live in. He added … Read more
Disney’s magic on the court will continue, as the company and the NBA’s Orlando Magic have agreed to an extension on their jersey sponsorship. Magic point guard Markelle Fultz marked the extension with a fun photo shoot of him wearing the uniform with Disney’s sponsorship patch, along with Mickey Mouse ears, gloves, and yellow shoes. … Read more
Mickey Mouse is once again missing from the top of Crossroads of the World at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He was previously removed in April 2019, but returned later that month. It’s very possible that the removal could just be for maintenance, though no official reason has been given as of the writing of this article. … Read more
Just days before “Fantasmic!” returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, new art promoting the nighttime spectacular can be seen on Sunset Boulevard. The art can be found on the LED billboard just outside The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which is used prominently in Sunset Seasons Greetings. It depicts Sorcerer Mickey in battle with Maleficent in … Read more
Roundup Rodeo BBQ is slowly coming together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a new milestone has been reached with the installation of signage at the future restaurant. The sign is currently covered up by a protective tarp, illuminated by a pair of red lanterns on each side. Construction workers could be seen working on the … Read more
Guests staying at deluxe hotels in Walt Disney World will able to enjoy even more time in the parks, as Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will continue throughout 2023! The perk was previously scheduled to run through “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, which ends March 31. It allows Deluxe … Read more
Disney nuiMOs and pin collectors can count down to the holidays with two new advent calendars available on shopDisney! Disney nuiMOs 12-Day Advent Calendar – $149.99 This set features nuiMOs plush of Mickey and Minnie Mouse decked out in green for the season. Included with the two plush are ten special outfits and accessories, including … Read more
TRON Lightcycle / Run continues to “download” at the Magic Kingdom, with more attention being put on the pavement leading to the attraction entrance. A crew of construction workers could be seen lining the pathway that will connect the attraction to the rest of Tomorrowland. From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we could see little … Read more
There’s been a flurry of refurbishments at Disney’s All-Star Resorts lately, so we thought we’d take a tour around them and see what’s been happing. Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Lobby Much of the check-in desk in the lobby remains closed off and behind construction walls for the moment. The concierge desk remains open to assist … Read more