Shannen Ace 
A new Mardi Gras-inspired doughnut is now available for a limited time at Voodoo Doughnuts in Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk. The doughnut went on sale today exclusively for Annual Passholders but will be available for everyone beginning tomorrow, February 6. Mardi Gras Doughnut – $3.75 Banana Foster: Raised yeast doughnut with vanilla frosting and bananas … Read more
The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom has been closed since October while its underwater track was replaced and other refurbishments took place around Rivers of America. Today, the Liberty Belle returned home to Riverboat Landing and is once again taking guests on a cruise around Tom Sawyer Island. Early this morning, the Liberty Belle … Read more
Disney’s Key to the World cards can operate as a room key, park ticket, and credit card all in one. Though Walt Disney World has rarely used Key to the World cards since the introduction of MagicBands, they are still available, but now with new designs! This new set of cards each feature a different … Read more
Disney has filed a patent for “smart fixtures supporting visual merchandise designers with remote monitoring, control, and reprogramming.” The abstract of the permit is as follows: A merchandise fixture system networking a visual merchandise designer (VIVID) system with a plurality of merchandise fixtures (e.g., shelved structures, vending machines, kiosks, and the like) that are placed … Read more
To prepare for the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom, the entrances to Walt Disney World property are being reimagined to match Cinderella Castle. Currently, workers are painting the Osceola Parkway entrance archway and making fast work of it. Work has yet to move across the street to Goofy’s sign. Minnie’s sign on the right is … Read more
A new graduation ear headband and ear hat have arrived at Disneyland Resort for the class of 2021. Graduation Ear Headband – $29.99 The ear headband is blue with sequined black Mickey ears. “Class of 2021” is embroidered on one side of the headband. A tiny graduation hat with a tassel top off the headband. … Read more
California state assembly members have proposed a new bill that would speed up the reopening of Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fulerton) announced the bill which would require the state to allow all theme parks to reopen in the same tier of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer … Read more
Even more “sci-fi” themed elements have been added to the Rainforest Cafe building in Downtown Disney District to prepare for its re-opening as Star Wars Trading Post on February 19. Yesterday, Rey’s speeder was placed outside of the building, which is being re-themed to look more like a Resistance base. Wiring has now been draped … Read more
Cookie jars might just be the best way to bring a Disney-themed kitchen together. Last year, Walt Disney World released a Spaceship Earth jar and now they’re taking us to a land of fantasy (and cookies) with this Cinderella Castle jar. Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar – $55 The jar has all the details that make … Read more
A few days ago we gave you a closer look at MARVEL Avengers Campus, which has yet to have its grand opening while Disney California Adventure remains closed. This week, we got to see the new land lit up at night. The land is mostly visible from this courtyard off Buena Vista Street which is … Read more
While visiting EPCOT today, we saw filming happening at The Citrus Blossom food studio of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. One actor was wearing a new Orange Bird Spirit Jersey and carrying a new version of the Orange Bird sipper! Let’s take a closer look. The back of the Spirit Jersey features … Read more
A new Starbucks tumbler featuring Cinderella Castle is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom, right across the street from the Main Street Bakery Starbucks. Cinderella Castle Starbucks Tumbler – $29.99 This white stainless steel tumbler has Cinderella Castle on one side, with the Walt Disney World … Read more
We are only a couple days away from Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Orlando Resort. With the celebrations about to begin, new Mardi Gras merchandise is now available in Universal Studios Florida and CityWalk. Mardi Gras Glass – $10 Mardi Gras Glass Tumbler – $15 Mardi Gras Tall Glass – $15 … Read more
A new Star Wars Porg plush is now available at Walt Disney World as part of the big feet collection! Big Feet Porg Plush – $26.99 Not only are his feet big, but his eyes are pretty big too. In addition to this Porg plush, a talking Porg shoulder plush has also been making its … Read more
Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new Valentine’s Day cupcake available for the rest of February. This cupcake is inspired by the “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” scene from The Lion King and features Simba and Nala, so you could match it to this year’s Valentine MagicBand. Valentine Cupcake – $5.99 … Read more
Universal is testing a Plexiglass divider on a ride vehicle of Fast & Furious: Supercharged in Universal Studios Florida. There have been Plexiglass dividers in the boarding area for a while now, but no dividers on the ride vehicles. For now, there is only one Plexiglass divider between the last two rows of this vehicle. … Read more
