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Additional scaffolding covered in green scrim has been added to the façade of The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom for work on the exterior. This comes after Disney filed multiple permits for the mansion, installed some scaffolding in the graveyard, and cleared the front lawn of shrubbery. The Haunted Mansion Facade Construction The new scaffolding … Read more
The 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is approaching, and we have our first look at the weekend’s special runDisney merchandise. Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise This year’s collection draws inspiration from Merida, Moana, Rapunzel, and Belle. As usual, there will be apparel, accessories, and more. Clothing includes a t-shirt for each race, a … Read more
On Wednesday morning, January 21, we saw crews performing maintenance work on The Perch lobby bar, which opened this past November, at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The Perch Maintenance Two crew members were on a platform inside the birdcage structure, working on the ceiling. The counters were covered with plastic sheets to keep … Read more
Disney announced the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will reopen after six years on March 19 with a new menu and Alice in Wonderland-inspired theming. Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience Reservations for the Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience will be available as of February 19. The tea room has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown Walt Disney … Read more
The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will return this March with topiaries, gardens, exhibits, and more. As previously announced, the festival will run from March 4 to June 1, 2026. Topiaries, Gardens, and Exhibits This year’s festival will include more than 60 character topiaries, as well as over 31 gardens and exhibits throughout World … Read more
Walt Disney World revealed that the Zootopia Annual Passholder magnet they teased a week ago will feature Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps. Zootopia Passholder Magnet The free magnet will be available for pick-up at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom from February 5 through March 15, 2026 while supplies last. Passholders must present their … Read more
The family of a woman who died after riding Revenge of the Mummy in Universal Studios Florida has hired attorney Ben Crump to represent them. Crump previously represented the family of a guest who died after riding another Universal coaster, Stardust Racers. Revenge of the Mummy A 70-year-old woman was “unresponsive” and then “later passed … Read more
The EPCOT Monorail was stalled for over an hour near Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Tuesday evening, January 20. EPCOT Monorail Stuck Instagram user @jenna_doesdisney shared a video of the stopped Monorail, which travels between EPCOT and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Jenna wrote that the train was “stalled out for over an hour just past … Read more
Save the time you would’ve spent collecting character autographs by grabbing this new autograph-covered tumbler at Disneyland Resort. Autographs Tumbler – $44.99 The tumbler is white but covered in colorful character autographs. On one side is Sleeping Beauty Castle. Characters include Mickey and Friends, Winnie the Pooh, Disney Princesses, the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, Bambi, Simba, … Read more
First released last fall, the collectible Duffy plush by Steiff has been restocked in the Germany pavilion at EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort. It’s available in Volkskunst with other Steiff plush. Duffy Plush by Steiff – $450 The teddy bear has light brown fur and a Mickey-shaped face. He wears a white sailor … Read more
The Downtown Disney District building that once housed La Brea Bakery and then Earl of Sandwich is being demolished. We saw an excavator tearing down the walls and roof on Tuesday morning. Downtown Disney District Demolition The permit to destroy the building was approved in December. First, two nearby ticket booths were demolished. Railings were … Read more
Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire, the castle stage show at Magic Kingdom, will shift to a later performance schedule to accommodate the repainting of Cinderella Castle. Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Performance Schedule Changing Through January 27, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire is scheduled for performances at these times: Beginning on January 28, the show will be performed … Read more
Disneyland Resort has new mini balloons in honor of the 70th anniversary celebration. The balloons are available at outdoor carts. Disneyland 70th Mini Balloons – $10 There are two designs, one red and one multi-colored. Instead of strings, the balloons come on black sticks. On one side of the red Mickey-shaped balloon is a retro … Read more
Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announced details of their Chinese New Year celebrations, including appearances by Bullseye from Toy Story, representing the Year of the Horse. Chinese New Year at Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrations at Shanghai Disney Resort will run from January 28 through March 3. Bullseye will make his Shanghai debut … Read more
Viral TikTok videos have captured another strange Disney Parks incident. This time, a yelling Disneyland guest was booed out of Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen. Screaming Guest in Candy Palace In the video below, the screaming guest faces two cast members, one of whom is on the phone. The video starts as someone tells him … Read more
According to former Morgan Stanley CEO James P. Gorman, the secret to a company’s smooth CEO transition “starts with a very basic principle: Do you, as the boss, want to leave the job?” That question has haunted Disney’s succession story for over a decade. The Search for Disney’s Next CEO A new story by Meg … Read more
