Shannen Ace 
We’ve all made foolish mistakes, but yesterday we spotted perhaps one of our favorite Disney mistakes: a Haunted Mansion door hanger with the word “foolish” misspelled as “folish.” It seems Disney received our sympathetic vibrations, as a corrected version of the door hanger has materialized overnight. “The Haunted Mansion” Door Hanger – $7.99 The front … Read more
The refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom has been extended once again, now through February 28, 2021. The PeopleMover first closed in early March 2020, unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic closure. We have witnessed extensive testing of the attraction in the past few months, but the refurbishment has been extended multiple … Read more
Disney Vacation Club is introducing a new scavenger hunt throughout Walt Disney World called “Scenic Selfies.” The game begins on February 16. Brooke Geiger McDonald shared details of the scavenger hunt, which is part of Disney Vacation Club’s 30th anniversary celebration. All guests need to get started is a smart device. They should then visit … Read more
While we wait for the next season of “The Mandalorian”, we still can’t get enough of Baby Yoda a.k.a. “The Child” a.k.a. Grogu. In addition to a Spirit Jersey we found earlier this month, there is a new line of Baby Yoda “streetwear” making its way into Walt Disney World. We already spotted two of … Read more
You can host your own mad tea party with this new Alice in Wonderland mug and folding fan now available at Disneyland Resort. Tea Cup Mug – $19.99 This may look like a stack of three Alice in Wonderland tea cups, but it’s actually just one mug. The mug’s handle matches the purple tea cup … Read more
A classic Minnie Mouse ear hat has returned to Walt Disney World. This pink-and-purple Princess Minnie hat is perfect for any adult or child embracing their Disney side. Minnie Mouse Princess Ear Hat – $29.99 The princess hat is covered in sparkly purple polka-dots. Minnie’s ears stick out of the side, and a sheer pink … Read more
EPCOT resorts are receiving 5G cell towers, which is good news for anyone who has had difficulty with cell service during their Walt Disney World resort stay. We spotted one tower outside our window at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and several more are scattered around the resort, Disney’s BoardWalk, and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. While … Read more
Two new pins have arrived at Walt Disney World, one being the first in a monthly series and one celebrating the Lunar New Year. Limited Edition “Magical Comics” Genie Pin – $19.99 A new “Magical Comics” pin will be released each month, starting with this Genie pin. The pin opens up to reveal a short … Read more
We learned last week that the abandoned Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney District would soon become the new Star Wars Trading Post shop. Sci-fi alterations to the Rainforest Cafe building have now begun, and they have to be seen to be believed. The Downtown Disney District Rainforest Cafe had a temple theme with a prominent … Read more
Work has been moving quickly on the 50th anniversary reimagining of the Osceola Parkway entrance to Walt Disney World. While Mickey and Goofy’s signs have yet to be touched, Minnie’s sign and half of the arch have been painted. Minnie’s sign was finished a few days ago with royal blue behind her, grey columns, and … Read more
The next collectible Imagination Key coming to shopDisney.com is inspired by Pixar’s Up. This is just the latest of many Up items now available online. The key’s “D” handle is covered in balloons, which lead down to Carl’s house sitting at the base of the key. The end of the key has the iconic lamp … Read more
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of One Hundred and One Dalmatians, shopDisney has two new pins now available. D23-Exclusive One Hundred and One Dalmatians Pin Set – Limited Edition – $24.99 This set of two pins has a limited edition of 1,750 and is available exclusively for D23 Gold members. 101 Dalmatians Pin – … Read more
UBS predicts that Disneyland and other Disney theme parks will reach historical attendance levels by 2022 due to pent-up demand. “We believe the parks business has bottomed and we’ll see improved attendance/profitability as the vaccine becomes more widely distributed,” UBS financial analyst John Hodulik stated in the report. “We expect parks to approach historical performance … Read more
In addition to the list of outdoor kitchens, Walt Disney World has now announced all the entertainment coming to the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Though entertainment at the festivals is limited right now, there will still be four great acts performing. Voices of Liberty will be back in the American Gardens … Read more
The new Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel is still under construction near its sister resorts the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The hotel is scheduled to open in July 2021. As we saw last month, most of the Swan Reserve’s exterior is complete, with wave paneling and windows. The top floor is still … Read more
After five days, Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom is now completely refilled with water following a refurbishment of the Liberty Square Riverboat track. Though it was hard to see in the foggy morning, the water spout past The Haunted Mansion was not running anymore. Nearby, we saw one construction worker sitting at a dock. … Read more
