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Two rare Disney characters have been turned into plush, now available online from DisneyStore.com. Robin Hood Plush – $22.99 Part of the Disney Vault Plush Collection is this Robin Hood plush. He’s approximately 15 1/2″ tall. A red-orange fox, he has a shaggy faux fur muzzle and tail. His green tunic is velour with a … Read more
The Disneyland Handcrafted documentary directed by Leslie Iwerks will have a limited-time theatrical run at the AMC in Burbank before its wide release on streaming. Disneyland Handcrafted Theatrical Release Disneyland Handcrafted will play at AMC Burbank Town Center 8 from January 14 through January 20, 2026. Purchase tickets now. The documentary will be released digitally … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom cast members stationed at the Affection Section petting zoo space have reportedly told guests the area will soon close. Though unconfirmed, this could be due to the Bluey experience coming soon. Rumored Affection Section Closure Affection Section is located at Rafiki’s Planet Watch with Conservation Station. Disney announced last year, “Beginning in … Read more
The 2026 Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure will honor the Year of the Horse with two novelties featuring Horace Horsecollar. Lunar New Year Stainless Steel Tumbler (Available starting Jan. 22 while supplies last)(Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)(New) Lunar New Year Straw Clip … Read more
Walt Disney World celebrated a milestone in the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment with a golden spike ceremony. The ride has been closed for a year and will reopen this spring. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Golden Spike Ceremony Along with other updates, crews completely rebuilt the steel track of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. They celebrated … Read more
Following the permanent closure of MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 7, 2025, Disney will be transforming the theater into a new Monsters, Inc. attraction. MuppetVision Theater Transformation According to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District records obtained by Orlando Business Journal, Disney is investing $22.4 million in the transformation. Work includes interior demolition … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort saw its first snowfall of 2026, a rare sight for many Disney Parks. We already shared pictures of Disneyland Paris blanketed in snow. Tokyo Disney Resort Snowfall Disney shared a photo of the Beast’s Castle, home to the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction, at Tokyo Disneyland with a light … Read more
Pools and related amenities at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Old Key West Resort will soon close for routine maintenance. Beach Club Resort Pool As part of the ongoing refurbishment of Beach Club Resort’s exterior, the Tidal leisure pool will be closed from mid-January through early May 2026. Guests may see or hear refurbishment … Read more
This week’s Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer stars Letitia Wright as Shuri / Black Panther, along with Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Winston Duke as M’Baku, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing. Avengers: Doomsday Teaser In the teaser, Shuri and King M’Baku meet up with The Thing from The Fantastic Four. Though the … Read more
Downtown Disney District revealed a 25th anniversary pin that will be available at World of Disney while supplies last. Downtown Disney 25th Anniversary Pin – $24.99 The pin features the district’s iconic blue entrance archway and World of Disney. Minnie and Mickey are pictured shopping — Mickey carrying several boxes while Minnie talks on the … Read more
Disney and Pixar released a new special look at Hoppers, their next film in theaters on March 6, 2026. Hoppers Special Look Hoppers follows 19-year-old Mabel (Piper Curda) as she “hops” into a robot beaver and “uncover[s] mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.” Mabel is an animal lover … Read more
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will have Disney Lorcana activities this year, and we spotted a Quest Distribution station in the park. Lorcana Quest Distribution The station is on the World Showcase bridge, where there has been chalk drawing for kids in previous years. The kiosk has Disney Lorcana artwork and a sign … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new rose gold ear headband by Loungefly. The design is inspired by Minnie Mouse balloons. Minnie Balloon Loungefly Ear Headband – $46.99 The padded ears and bow are made of faux leather with a rose gold metallic finish. There are printed white accents making the ears appear more reflective, like … Read more
Downtown Disney District unveiled a “new” logo, although it is only slightly different from the logo introduced in 2024. Downtown Disney Logo Above is the old logo (left) and the new one (right). Downtown Disney shared the news in an Instagram Story on Monday: Cheers to 25 years of Downtown Disney District! In celebration of … Read more
Disney has revealed reopening dates for Incredicoaster and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure. Both attractions closed for refurbishment on January 5. Incredicoaster and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Reopening Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is scheduled to reopen on January 23, 2026. Incredicoaster will open a couple weeks later on February 6. Both rides … Read more
The closure of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has been extended by at least two more days due to cold weather in Central Florida. Previously, Typhoon Lagoon was scheduled to be closed for three days. Typhoon Lagoon Closure Typhoon Lagoon will now be closed through at least Friday, January 16, 2026. Hours are listed for … Read more
