Mike Baker 
A new Spirit Jersey available at Disneyland Resort features soft fabric with embossed Mickeys. We found the new shirt at the Emporium in Disneyland Park. Disneyland Resort Spirit Jersey — $84.99 The Spirit Jersey is dark grey. Soft velour material covers the bottom half of the shirt. A Disneyland “D” logo and “Est. 1955” are … Read more
A new pin fit for royalty is now available at Walt Disney World. This jeweled Fantasyland Castle pin can be purchased at Pin Traders in EPCOT. Jeweled Fantasyland Castle — $17.99 Disney refers to this castle design as “Fantasyland Castle.” This allows the pin to be sold in different Disney Parks. Its silhouette does not … Read more
Disney Very Merriest After Hours, this year’s hard-ticket holiday event at Magic Kingdom, is now sold out November 16 and 18, as well as December 21. We previously reported that November 9 and 11 were sold out. December 21 is the last night for Disney Very Merriest After Hours. Tickets are still available for all … Read more
Three weeks ago, exterior painting began at Honk Honkers in Seuss Landing. Work is complete and the construction walls have been removed. Let’s take a look. When we first reported on the repainting, we saw crews applying new paint to the clouds. One of the most noticeable differences is this sign. It was noticeably faded … Read more
A new MagicBand available at Walt Disney World features James P. Sullivan, AKA Sulley, from “Monsters Inc.” We found the new Sulley MagicBand at Pin Traders in EPCOT. “Your Pal, Sulley” MagicBand — $29.99 The MagicBand is mostly blue. Sulley appears with his arms folded, a smile on his face. The artwork is drawn in … Read more
We always seem to find new Hogwarts House merchandise during our visits to Universal Orlando Resort. From winter accessories to signs, “Harry Potter” fans are covered. New Hogwarts House sippers and travel mugs are now available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Hogwarts House Sippers — $19 each Hufflepuff No matter which house (or houses) you … Read more
Live entertainment is returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Tam Tam Drummers are once again performing on the Harambe stage. We caught their first performance this morning and it was awesome! The Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe are excited to be back. The show features five drummers. Audience participation is encouraged. Guests of all ages … Read more
More new “Jaws” merchandise is now available at Universal Studios Florida. We found a carabiner key ring, a magnet clip, slim can koozies, and boxer briefs. Let’s take a look. Amity Island Surf Shop Carabiner Key Ring — $9 The carabiner clip has the Amity Island Surf Shop logo. Black nylon webbing connects the carabiner … Read more
Engravable ID tags are available in many locations through Walt Disney World. Two new options just arrived at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Both ID tags feature 50th Anniversary designs. The new tags are available from a kiosk located just outside Moana Mercantile. Aloha ID Tag — $15 This ID tag features the same artwork used … Read more
Disney is looking to hire new Cast Members to work at the Happiest Place on Earth. An in-person job fair is taking place November 9–10 at Disneyland Hotel. With our cast members at the center of all that we do, a job at Disney is a role unlike any other. We are magic makers, dreamers, … Read more
Universal Studios Beijing is covered in its first-ever layer of fresh snow. The winter weather has closed the park’s outdoor attractions. This is the first snowfall at Universal Studios Beijing since it opened September 20, 2021. Twitter user Roller Coaster Dream shared snowy images from Universal Studios Beijing. Hogsmeade and Hogwarts look great robed in … Read more
We still haven’t tried every 50th anniversary food item at Walt Disney World. Our quest to try each treat brought us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Mara, the resort’s quick service location, has a 50th Anniversary Tart that uses Ghanaian chocolate. 50th Anniversary Tart — $5.49 Ghanaian chocolate tart with 50th Anniversary coin The … Read more
Day by day, the Magic Kingdom is getting a bit more Christmas cheer. The Main Street Trolley is now decorated for the upcoming holiday. We spotted the trolley and the Dapper Dans making their way down Main Street, U.S.A. The Main Street Trolley Christmas decorations brightened our mood even on an overcast day. The Dapper … Read more
Two new pins are now available at Walt Disney World. Disney Vacation Club members and fans of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will want to check these out. We found both at Disney Pin Traders in Disney Springs. Disney Vacation Club Member Pin — $12.99 The Disney Vacation Club pin features laurels and a “91” shield. … Read more
Yet another 50th anniversary collectible medallion is now available. We found a Dante collectible medallion at a kiosk located at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar in Adventureland. Each collectible medallion is $5. Guests can purchase all four for $15. Dante appears alongside a “50” logo. He replaced Pluto as the fourth option at this kiosk. … Read more
Even though the Walt Disney World Railroad is currently not operating, rail fans can still get their fix. A new Lionel train set brings some of the railway magic home. Lionel Disney Railroad Train Set — $59.99 The set includes 36 pieces. Fittingly, the Walter E. Disney steam engine pulls the cars. The engine is … Read more