PHOTOS: 'Olu Mel Merchandise Arrives at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Due to Prolonged Aulani Closure

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Duffy the Disney Bear’s newest friend ‘Olu Mel has traveled from Aulani to Hong Kong Disneyland to Shanghai Disneyland and now to Walt Disney World. ‘Olu Mel merchandise has taken over BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and we have pictures and prices of every item to arrive. If you’re feeling hungry after catching some … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Halloween 2020 Limited Edition Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Halloween season has officially arrived at Magic Kingdom! We’ve already seen all the decorations and some fun character cavalcades, now we’re checking out the new trading pins available. Disney Disguises Limited Edition Mystery Set – $19.99 each These pins are limited edition of 6,000 each. There are six chaser pins. Limited Edition Trick-or-Treat Cuties Winnie-the-Pooh … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: NEW Disney Villains Character Cavalcade Debuts at the Magic Kingdom for Halloween 2020

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Several new Halloween-themed character cavalcades have debuted at Magic Kingdom today, featuring characters such as Winnie-the-Pooh and friends and The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Jack and Salley. Now a character cavalcade featuring Disney Villains such as Gaston, Maleficent, and Jafar has debuted. Gaston leads the cavalcade, followed by the Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook, and Bowler … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: NEW "Boo To You" Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade Debuts at the Magic Kingdom

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We’re at Magic Kingdom this morning to see all of the new Halloween offerings, including character cavalcades! We already spotted Winnie-the-Pooh and friends trick-or-treating, as well as characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas on their own float. Now we have a look at Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto in their own Halloween-themed cavalcade! Sugar Rush characters … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Halloween Processional Featuring Jack, Sally, and Oogie Boogie Debuts at Magic Kingdom

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Halloween season has officially begun at Magic Kingdom, which means decorations, Mickey and friends in costume, and new character cavalcade! This is the one time of year Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas appear at Walt Disney World, and they’ve brought Oogie Boogie along for a special Halloween procession. Jack and Sally … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Mademoiselle Minnie “Très Chic” Bags by Dooney & Bourke Arrive at EPCOT

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The France-themed Minnie Mouse Dooney & Bourke bags that were previously only available on shopDisney have now arrived at Walt Disney World. There are two styles of this “très chic” print featuring “Mademoiselle Minnie” and “Mickey À Paris” from the latest France Pavilion merchandise collection. Minnie Mouse Très Chic Crossbody Bag by Dooney & Bourke … Read more

Universal's Islands of Adventure to Host FREE Trick-or-Treating Event for Kids This Weekend; Costumes Allowed at Both Parks

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Not only is Universal Studios Florida opening up two haunted houses for Halloween season, but guests will also be allowed to wear costumes and trick-or-treat. Costumes at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Costumes will be allowed at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, with extensive guidelines. All costumes must be family-friendly … Read more

PHOTOS: Spaceship Earth East Restrooms Close for Refurbishment at EPCOT

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Just as EPCOT finished remodeling one restroom, another has closed for construction near Gateway Gifts in the World Celebration area of the park. Construction walls now block off the entrance to these restrooms. One sign directs guests to the left, where there are restrooms on the other side of Spaceship Earth. Another sign directs guests … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Removes "Standby Pass" System From Certain Attractions

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Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney theme park to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, having been closed for three months when it reopened in May. Shanghai Disneyland introduced a “Standby Pass” system similar to a virtual queue or FastPass that limited the number of guests waiting in lines. Following the park increasing capacity from 30% … Read more