PHOTOS: New Red Sequined Americana Minnie Ear Headband in the Magic Kingdom Really Lets You Sparkle

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Show off your love for the U.S.A. with these sequined Minnie Mouse Americana ears. Previously, we saw these at shopDisney. Now you can find them at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Red Sequined Americana Minnie Mouse Ear Headband – $29.99 We can see that the sequins sparkle over the entire headband … Read more

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Portrait Socks and Kid’s T-Shirts Materialize in the Magic Kingdom

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Are these socks actually stretching or is it just your imagination? We found some new Haunted Mansion socks in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom, as well as Haunted Mansion T-shirts in Memento Mori today, so let’s look alive and check them out. Stretching Room Portrait Socks – $14.99 These feature the four portraits from the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jungle Cruise Skipper Boat Cookie Jar Sails into Magic Kingdom

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Setting sail in Adventureland is this new Jungle Cruise Skipper boat cookie jar we found at the Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar in Magic Kingdom. The shop is located at the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction. The cookie jar features a mustachioed skipper as he enthusiastically shouts fun facts, such as how tigers … Read more

PHOTOS: Mariachi Cobre and JAMMitors to Perform at the America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT, Now Reopened with Limited Seating

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While not all past entertainment can be found during the reopening of Walt Disney World, we were pleased to learn that some fan favorites would in fact be returning. We found out this week that Mariachi Cobre and the JAMMitors will be performing throughout the day at the America Gardens Theatre at the America pavilion … Read more

PHOTOS: Droid Depot Reopens in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Social Distancing and Plexiglass Barriers

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Bright suns and welcome back to Black Spire Outpost, travelers! If you are in need of an R2- or BB- unit ,then the Droid Depot in Galaxy’s Edge is the place to be. Here you can custom-build your own droid using spare parts that move along a conveyer belt. Upon its reopening this week, Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New Plush Bear Wearing Retro 30th Anniversary Marquee Shirt Arrives at Universal Studios Florida

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Since Universal Studios Florida reopened, we have been finding all sorts of fun 30th anniversary merchandise both online and at the theme parks. Take a look at the newest, and most huggable, addition to the line! Plush 30th Anniversary Bear – $20.00 As you can see the toy is bearing the famous retro Universal Studios … Read more

PHOTOS: A Look Inside The Pinocchio Village Haus Reopening with New Health and Safety Procedures and No Upstairs Dining at the Magic Kingdom

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All that walking around the Magic Kingdom can build up quite an appetite! After soaring with Peter Pan and spinning around in teacups, head on over to The Pinocchio Village Haus to satisfy your hunger. Today, we got a look inside this quick-service dining location to see its health and safety procedures put into place … Read more

PHOTOS: Flame Tree Barbecue Reopens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Following Health and Safety Guidelines with Plexiglass Barriers and No Self-Serve Sauces

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Who’s ready for some barbecue? We know we are! Join us for lunch at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as we learn how this dining location is following health and safety guidelines. Here, you need to place your order through your mobile device. Scroll through the menu on your My Disney Experience App, … Read more

PHOTOS: Dumbo the Flying Elephant Reopens With No Indoor Playground at the Magic Kingdom

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Our favorite flying elephant is back at this whimsical attraction in Storybook Circus! We first reported that this iconic Walt Disney World attraction would be back for the reopening of the Magic Kingdom in June. Today, Timothy Mouse welcomes you back again to soar with Dumbo. Let’s take a look at the new social distancing … Read more

PHOTOS: A Look at Astro Orbiter as the Magic Kingdom Reopens with New Social Distancing Queue and Elevator Procedures

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Ready your spacecraft and prepare to lift off with Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland! We have been giving everyone in-depth looks at all the new health and safety procedures throughout Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom this week, from the Tomorrowland Speedway to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Now, let’s take a look at how Astro Orbiter’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walk-Through Reopens with Social Distancing Markers and No Animal Spotting Guides

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Monkeys and tigers and dragons, oh my! We are ready to visit and learn about some of our favorite animals here at Maharajah Jungle Trek! Join us for this walk-through as we discover some animals and see what changes were made to this experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Don’t forget to sanitize your hands! Arrows … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening Arrival Experience Walk-Through – From Parking to the Tree of Life

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“Welcome to a kingdom of animals… real, ancient, and imagined” -Michael D. Eisner, April 22, 1998. Though this wild park has been closed for months, it reopened yesterday for Annual Passholder previews. We were there to give you a first-hand look at what to expect as you enter Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As you can see, … Read more

Walt Disney World Surveying Guests About Their Visit to the Magic Kingdom During Reopening Previews

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Walt Disney World is surveying guests about their experience visiting Magic Kingdom this week with new health and safety procedures. The email survey focuses on how the new safety procedures impacted your visit, how you would rate your food and beverage experiences, and your experience with modified entertainment options. This is Disney’s third survey regarding … Read more

Disney Developing a Documentary Series Based on Colin Kaepernick’s Journey from Quarterback to Activist

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Colin Kaepernick’s name made headlines in 2016 when he chose not to stand during the national anthem on the fields of the National Football League. Now it seems that ESPN Films is developing a documentary series that will combine scripted and unscripted stories about Kaepernick’s time as a San Francisco 49ers quarterback and civil-rights activist. … Read more

Disney+ Sees 72% Increase in App Downloads After Release of “Hamilton” Over the Weekend in the U.S.

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On August 6th 2015, ”Hamilton: An American Musical” opened at the Richard Rodgers Theater. Since then, it quickly gained critical acclaim, regularly played to sold out shows, and dominated the 2016 Tony Awards by winning 11 awards, including Best Musical. Previously, this original cast recording was scheduled to be released in theaters in 2021. However, … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Aerial Construction Update (Entrance Fountain, Innoventions, MouseGear)

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Since the closure of Walt Disney World in March, the future of Future World in EPCOT was put on hold, along with other construction work throughout Walt Disney World property. Now it appears EPCOT’s Future World construction is moving forward. Construction presses on for what will become World Celebration in EPCOT. World Celebration will be … Read more