Shannen Ace 
Disney Parks shared a first look at the costumes that Horace Horsecollar and other characters will wear during the Lunar New Year festival at Disney California Adventure. Disney Friends in Lunar New Year Costumes Horace is making a rare appearance this year as the festival’s mascot for the Year of the Horse. He’s donning a … Read more
Magic Kingdom has two new breakfast offerings, if cupcakes are your idea of breakfast. New to the Main Street Confectionery are the Cereal Milk Cupcake and Chocolate Espresso Cupcake. Cereal Milk Cupcake – $6.99 We didn’t expect this to be our favorite of the two, but it is genuinely tasty. It’s a fruity cereal-flavored cupcake … Read more
Universal invited Texas families to learn more about Universal Kids Resort and be the first to see a model of the theme park. They shared a video on social media of the experience. Universal Kids Resort Model The families visited Universal Creative Campus in Orlando, Florida, where they met Brian Robinson, EVP and Chief Creative … Read more
Following the reconfiguration of the roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, crews have demolished the former entrance’s guard shack and installed framing for new bus stops. Polynesian Resort Construction The guard shack and its surrounding flowerbeds are completely gone, leaving only a long patch of dirt. We saw crews preparing for demolition a few … Read more
Crews have started to repaint the soundstage that houses The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The repaint is part of the reimagining of Animation Courtyard into the Walt Disney Studios lot. Animation Courtyard Painting The wall facing the front of the park is now a splotchy beige color. It will presumably … Read more
Charlotte La Bouff a.k.a. Lottie from The Princess and the Frog made her first appearance at Disneyland for a character meet and greet during Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. Lottie at Disneyland Instagram user @finding_denny shared photos and video of Lottie, who was meeting in New Orleans Square. The meet and greet is currently exclusive … Read more
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved two garage expansion projects for Orlando International Airport (MCO). This news follows previously announced plans for the future of MCO, including the addition of 8,000 parking spaces. MCO Parking Garage Expansion Projects GOAA, which operates the airport, approved the Terminal A Garage and Rental Car (RAC) Expansion … Read more
The U.S. Disney Store has a series of mini Winnie the Pooh plush wearing rain gear from Disney Store Europe, plus two Winnie the Pooh canvas tote bags. Winnie the Pooh in Rainwear Plush – $17.99 This Pooh Bear plush is about 7″ tall. He’s sculpted to be seated and has embroidered facial features. His … Read more
Celebrate your park day with Mickey and Friends thanks to the “Most Magical Day Ever” collection from Disneyland Resort. The collection includes apparel, an ear headband, and a pin. We’ve already shared some of this merchandise, but this post contains everything from the collection, and we’ll continue to add to it if we find more … Read more
Disney California Adventure is celebrating Lunar New Year with limited-time food, entertainment, and decorations! Throughout the park are touches of red and gold with Year of the Horse motifs. Lunar New Year Decorations Guests will be able to purchase their Sip and Savor Passes at this station in Grizzly Peak, as well as at other … Read more
On Tuesday, Universal Orlando Resort announced Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift was coming to Universal Studios Florida. The coaster will replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which closed last summer. Construction already confirmed the new ride would be a roller coaster. Fast & Furious Coaster Construction Coaster construction is visible from CityWalk. A walkway is still … Read more
Walt Disney World revealed four new merchandise collections, with some items already available in the parks and some coming soon. Walt Disney World Storybook Collection The Walt Disney World Storybook Collection includes apparel and accessories. Disney shared pictures of a quarter-zip, t-shirt, jacket, and drawstring backpack. Vibrant retro-style artwork features dozens of Disney characters gathered … Read more
Four Universal Orlando Resort guests attacked an employee who refused to validate all of their parking tickets. Universal Orlando Guests Attack Team Member The incident took place at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. The four guests involved have been identified as Olivia Brito, Diorte Humberte, Amanda Brito, and Laura Alonso Carvalho. According to WESH 2, the … Read more
Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers at Disney Springs is closed to add stations for crystal wish keepers and silhouette portraits. Crystal Arts Refurbishment The store is closed until later this month. It will reopen on Saturday, January 31. A sign on the door says “Temporarily closed for a quick refresh. We will be back soon!” … Read more
Plan your Lunar New Year visit to Disney California Adventure with the complimentary Celebration Guide. It was released one day early. Lunar New Year Celebration Guide The guide is red and gold with a “2026 Year of the Horse” design featuring Horace Horsecollar. The celebration dates are below. The Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year … Read more
The refurbished Garden View Lounge in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been revealed. Construction walls and curtains have mostly blocked the tea room from view for the past several months, but they are now gone. Refurbished Garden View Lounge Construction walls and scrim were briefly removed in December, but curtains went up … Read more
