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The Starbucks mug featuring the castle and blue bows is now available online at Disney Store. Walt Disney World Starbucks Mug – $29.99 The design of this white Starbucks mug features Cinderella Castle, a bow handle and matching bow decals. It also has the Walt Disney World Resort logo and Starbucks logo on interior. Created … Read more
Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy are now meeting outside in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom as Pete’s Silly Sideshow is refurbished. Minnie & Goofy Meet and Greet The meet and greets begin at about 10 a.m., when Pete’s Silly Sideshow would have opened. Instead of meeting individually, the characters are meeting in pairs. Minnie and … Read more
Walt Disney World confirmed the timeframe for the free water park benefit returning for resort hotel guests. Previously, they announced it would be available during the summer of 2026. We now know hotel guests will be able to enjoy a free visit to a Walt Disney World water park from May 26 to September 8, … Read more
Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom is now closed for a refurbishment. Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy will temporarily meet outside during the closure. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Closed Blue walls and green scrim are in front of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow tent. Though the banners were replaced this past fall, the tent itself had serious … Read more
Walt Disney Presents is no longer opening for Early Entry to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for resort hotel guests. The gallery has been opening early for the past few weeks amid hype for a Taylor Swift exhibit. Walt Disney Presents Stops Early Entry Now that holiday crowds have died down, Walt Disney Presents has resumed normal … Read more
The repainting of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom will begin any day now, a new note on the My Disney Experience app and Walt Disney World website indicates. Cinderella Castle Repaint The pages for Cinderella Castle in the app and on the website now warn guests, “Cinderella Castle is currently undergoing a magical transformation. Learn … Read more
Magic Kingdom guests can pick up a brand new guidemap for the beginning of 2026 with updates regarding closures and reopenings throughout the park. 2026 Magic Kingdom Guidemap On the guide’s cover is Mirabel on the Encanto float of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade. The previous guidemap’s cover had Elsa on the parade’s … Read more
A Disneyland guest had to get four stitches on his forehead after another guest severely attacked him in the queue for Indiana Jones Adventure. Guest Attacked at Indiana Jones Adventure According to Reddit posts, a man in light green sweatpants attacked another man in the ride queue at about 12:45 p.m. on December 30. The … Read more
A new offering at Disney Cruise Line’s Palo restaurants offers guests a special food and wine tasting experience on the first night of sailing.
Save yourself from sudden chills with a new Spirit Jersey inspired by the villainous Cruella de Vil. We first “spotted” this Spirit Jersey in Star Traders at Magic Kingdom. Adult Cruella de Vil Spirit Jersey – $79.99 Based on Cruella’s hair, the jersey has a split black and white design. The back of the shoulders … Read more
From Hogwarts Castle to Hedwig, several new LEGO sets replicate iconic moments, characters, and locations from the Harry Potter series. Hogwarts Castle: Hospital Wing – $99.99 This set contains 907 pieces. It depicts a section of Hogwarts Castle including the Hospital Wing and Ravenclaw Common Room. The minifigures are Remus Lupin, Ron Weasley, a Dementor, … Read more
Though not many brand-new attractions are opening at Disney Parks this year, some classic rides are being significantly updated and other new experiences are coming to the parks. Plus, several attractions are closing to be replaced and construction continues on new lands. Walt Disney World Resort Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle will be repainted to restore … Read more
The display cases for TRON Identity Program have been removed and a black curtain blocks the spot where guests used to pick up their custom action figures. New Year’s Eve was the final day of the experience in Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom. TRON Identity Program Displays Removed The black curtain is held up … Read more
Magic Kingdom has a new series of merchandise inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean tavern, The Beak and Barrel. This follows the release of a Rummy shoulder plush, t-shirt, and souvenir glassware by Arribas Brothers. The Beak and Barrel Pin – $17.99 This is a silver-tone enamel relief depicting Rummy the parrot standing on … Read more
The Encanto ride building at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting bigger day by day. Crews are using a tower crane installed back in September to construct the building’s framework. Encanto Ride Building Progress Since our last update from the ground, it looks like the building framework has about doubled in size. Most of the construction … Read more
Most of the Walt Disney World restaurants that were missing from the 2026 Disney Dining Plans have been added back to the list of options. The restaurants were presumably missing while Disney finalized contracts with the third-party companies who operate these venues. Disney Dining Plan Restaurants These restaurants have been restored to the Disney Dining … Read more
