Shannen Ace 
If you love Pluto, then you’ll want to be on shopDisney on August 27! A new round of pins for classic Pluto short films is arriving online, along with some other fun pins. There’s a new cereal pin for “Genie’s Magic Lamp Loops” featuring Genie in his bee form with his magic lamp. There are … Read more
Mouse Gear at EPCOT is now ready for Halloween season with new displays of Halloween merchandise. The merchandise is front and center in the store, so you won’t miss it. The main display is stacked with Mickey Mouse pumpkins. The surrounding displays have apparel, plushes, pins, and more. Pins seem to be very popular. These … Read more
There’s magic in the air! A new Disney Skyliner crossbody bag from Dooney & Bourke has arrived at Walt Disney World. The bag resembles a Disney Skyliner gondola. On the front of the bag, Mickey takes a picture while Minnie smiles next to him. The sun shines in the sky behind them. On the other … Read more
We learned earlier today that Jaleo by José Andrés would be reopening at Disney Springs, so we had to go check them out. The restaurant is currently showing hours from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Thursdays through Saturdays, and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sundays. Outside, the restaurant has the standard brown social distancing … Read more
While browsing Minnie Mouse ear headbands at EPCOT today, we noticed something seemed different. These two sets of ears look very similar, but the ones on the right are new and don’t have sequins on Minnie’s classic red bow. Here’s a closer look at the old ears. And here is the new version. These new … Read more
We learned a few days ago that a Monorail Mark X attraction coming to the Play! Pavilion in EPCOT, so we’re even more excited to check up on construction now. There has been a lot of work happening on the roof of the old Wonders of Life Pavilion, and even more progress has been made … Read more
It’s never too early to start thinking about Halloween. That’s why Walt Disney World has just released most of their Halloween 2020 merchandise. Now you can countdown to the scariest holiday of the year with a new figurine, plus get your candy ready with a new jack-o’-lantern candy bowl. Halloween Countdown Figurine – $49.99 If … Read more
When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones creak… It’s time for dinner! Disney has introduced these new salt and pepper shakers that look like tombstones from the Haunted Mansion, so you can make your meals seasoned and spooky. You might recognize the two tombstones from the graveyard in the Haunted Mansion queue. One is … Read more
“Drawn to Life”, the new Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs, was approaching opening day when Walt Disney World Resort closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After layoffs and hitting bankruptcy, the company announced “Drawn to Life” would debut on November 5, with tickets going on sale. Unfortunately, the show’s debut has been delayed … Read more
The interactive talk show type attraction, “Turtle Talk With Crush”, has been closed at EPCOT since the park reopened last month, but is expected to reopen in the next week or two, according to Cast Members. Since the Actors’ Equity Association has reached a Memorandum of Understanding with Disney, performers are allowed to start returning to … Read more
The latest restaurant to reopen at Downtown Disney District is La Brea Bakery. Thankfully, La Brea finally reopened today so we could get some sweet treats. The inside of the restaurant is closed to guests, but there is still outdoor seating available. There is a sign outside the express section with the bakery’s menu. Alternatively, … Read more
Collect your bounty of this new Baby Yoda (a.k.a. The Child) MagicBand from My Disney Experience. This green band features Baby Yoda from “The Mandalorian” looking somewhat confused. This is only available as a pre-order upgrade through My Disney Experience. Guests with hotel reservations or Annual Passholders can upgrade from a free MagicBand to this … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights just tweeted a teaser for something new coming to the Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. While there aren’t many specifics, the tweet refers to those who have “barely escaped the park’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store”, so we know something will be taking place there. Near the store’s closing time today, … Read more
Last March, a “Ratatouille” sign was installed on the archway at the front of the expansion to the France Pavilion at EPCOT. This sign was at the top of an archway visible from inside the park, over the construction walls. The sign was a nice teaser for guests who walked this way. Now the exterior … Read more
If you’ve been having trouble getting your hands on Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise, then now’s your chance! shopDisney has restocked items from each series. Below is a list of exactly what is now available from each series. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction – “it’s a small world” You can get the following from April’s … Read more
More elements of the “Velocicoaster” at Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure are taking shape. Just the other day, we noticed a raptor cage. Now new show elements of the roller coaster are being added as we watch. A new metal structure has been constructed directly across from the pre-existing Raptor Encounter. The pavement … Read more
