Shannen Ace 
Reports across the internet indicate Sprinkles Cupcakes will be closing all of their stores, including the Disney Springs location, after December 31, 2025. Sprinkles Cupcakes Closing Though Sprinkles and Disney have made no announcements and hours are still listed for the store through February, dozens of comments on Sprinkles social media posts and on Reddit … Read more
Disney launched a new ad campaign featuring family home videos of Disney memories. The first commercial, Through Time, stars Paige and her family looking back on beloved moments like receiving a new Minnie Mouse doll and visiting Disney Parks. Through Time | This is Disney Commercial Through Time will air during Dick Clark’s New Year’s … Read more
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his role in The Wire and frequent collaborations with Spike Lee, has died at age 71. Isiah Whitlock Jr. Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told Deadline that he passed peacefully after a short illness. “Isiah was a brilliant actor and even better person,” Liebman said. “He was loved by all … Read more
Create your own Disney headband with new Valentine’s Day plush accessories from Walt Disney World. Each plush is $13.99 and has a Velcro strap for attaching it to a headband. The black base headband is sold separately for $11.99. Valentine’s Day Mickey Headband Plush – $13.99 The Mickey plush has embroidered red hearts over his … Read more
During the first performance of their Ignite the New Year nighttime spectacular on New Year’s Eve, Shanghai Disney Resort revealed their 10th anniversary logo. The resort opened to guests on June 16, 2016. Shanghai Disney 10th Anniversary Logo The sparkling logo was projected on the Enchanted Storybook Castle and then shared online. It features a … Read more
In addition to fireworks, Magic Kingdom celebrates New Year’s Eve with dance parties and special character appearances on both December 30 and 31. Mickey and Friends visit Cinderella Castle, Tomorrowland and Frontierland dance parties throughout the night. We saw them on December 30 and expect the same entertainment on December 31. Cinderella Castle DJ Dance … Read more
The Disney Store has some new Disneyland 70th anniversary items, including a sweatshirt and a set of glasses. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Pullover Sweatshirt- $69.99 The sweatshirt is white with blue stripes on the ribbed cuffs and hem. It has a baggy fit, dropped shoulders, and fleece fabrication interior. Retro embroidered artwork on the chest is … Read more
A new series of Disney Parks x Little Words Projects bracelets, plus a Valentine’s Day bag charm, has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found these in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Each charm or bracelet comes with a drawstring Disney Parks x Little Words Project-branded dust bag. Valentine’s Day Bag Charm – $30 … Read more
Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show will no longer close in early January, although a closure and “enhancements” are still planned. Horror Make-Up Show Reimagining Delayed We reported a week ago that the Horror Make-Up Show would close after Saturday, January 4, 2026. A reimagined version of the show was set to open later in the … Read more
UPDATE 01/02/2026: Most of these restaurants have been restored to the Disney Dining Plan. Over 30 Walt Disney World restaurants have been removed from the Disney Dining Plans in 2026. A handful of other restaurants have changed what meal times they accept plans and a few have been added to the plans. Disney Dining Plans … Read more
We now have a Disney+ streaming date for TRON: Ares. The first two TRON films, as well as the TRON: Uprising animated series, are all currently streaming on Disney+. TRON: Ares TRON: Ares will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning on January 7, 2026. The streaming date is the day after the film will … Read more
A new piece of art at Hong Kong Disneyland pays tribute to Michael Moriarty, the resort’s President and Managing Director who is about to replace Kevin Lansberry as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Disney Experiences. Michael Moriarty Tribute in Hong Kong Disneyland The tribute is in Main Street Mercantile on the park’s … Read more
Ice Cold Hydraulics, which usually just sells snack food at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has added a deli sandwich to their menu, giving guests a quick lunch or dinner food option. Read our review to see if it’s worth trying. Update: The sandwich is also available at The Market in Pixar Plaza. The sandwich is not … Read more
UPDATE 1/13/2026 – Previously sold out, additional rooms are now available. We have been able to secure an additional 40 staterooms of the same type and price as the original 25 that rapidly sold out. Once these sell out, we do not know if more staterooms will be available to us or at what price … Read more
Crews have removed the PizzeRizzo billboard from the former Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. PizzeRizzo Billboard Removed The billboard was atop the green outdoor seating structure. There’s now nothing except a base on the roof. Below is what the billboard looked like. It featured Rizzo holding a pizza next to the text “The City’s … Read more
A new Winnie the Pooh film is in development, according to the official voice of Winnie the Pooh, Jim Cummings. New Winnie the Pooh Movie Cummings said on Instagram, “Disney is developing a new Winnie the Pooh movie, diving deeper into the Hundred Acre Wood legacy. Fans can expect classic charm and fresh storytelling as … Read more
