Shannen Ace 
The construction walls and scrim are down from the Garden View Tea Room in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby, revealing new stained glass artwork. The Garden View Tea Room has not operated since 2020 and is the last major element of the lobby refurbishment remaining. Garden View Tea Room Refurbishment There were previously walls at … Read more
Voices of Liberty will perform “Echo” sets at EPCOT this Christmas Eve — the first time they will perform such sets since 2019. Voices of Liberty Echo Sets Returning During an Echo set, some performers stand on the ground floor of The American Adventure rotunda, as usual. Other performers sing from the second floor balcony, amplifying … Read more
Two new pieces of Rose & Crown-branded apparel have arrived at the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT. This hoodie and t-shirt replace two old designs. Rose & Crown Hoodie – $69.99 This is nearly identical to a hoodie released in 2023, but it’s green instead of red, and there is no filigree around the lettering. … Read more
New Star Wars collectibles at Walt Disney World Resort, just in time for Christmas, include the helmet of Clone Trooper Jesse and a die-cast TIE Fighter figurine. Clone Commander Jesse Helmet – $149.99 Jesse, a.k.a. CT-5597, was a Clone Trooper in the 501st Legion serving under General Anakin Skywalker, Commander Ahsoka Tano, and Captain Rex. … Read more
Disney Store has a plethora of new sleepwear for kids and adults. These feature Disney Princesses, Stitch, Mickey, and more fan-favorite characters. Adult Sleepwear All of the adult apparel comes in sizes XS – 3X. Bambi Nightshirt – $39.99 This oversized nightshirt features sublimated screen art of Bambi, Thumper, Flower, and Miss Bunny in the … Read more
Kids can enjoy wandering through the Hundred Acre Wood or their favorite Disney theme park with a new Winnie the Pooh sweatshirt available at Walt Disney World. Youth Winnie the Pooh Sweatshirt – $39.99 The pullover is navy blue with printed images of Eeyore, Piglet, Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger marching across the chest. They’re … Read more
The Disney Destiny cruise ship was officially christened back in November with a show featuring drones, projections, and live music. A new episode of the YouTube series Disney Unscripted goes behind the scenes of the special Disney Cruise Line event, following cast and crew through the 33 hours leading up to the big moment. Behind … Read more
The second appearance of Mama Odie on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom has been fixed after almost a year of not working. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Effect Finally Fixed Mama Odie appears twice on screens, then twice as an Audio-Animatronic. Guests first encounter her on a screen when she shrinks them down to find the … Read more
Former Imagineer Eddie Sotto, known for his work on Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland, has passed away. Sotto, born in 1958, grew up as a fan of theme parks and particularly Disneyland. He became an assistant project director at Knott’s Berry Farm, where he designed Wacky Soap Box Racers and Motorcycle Chase, and contributed to … Read more
2025 isn’t over yet but Walt Disney World is already releasing merchandise for 2026 holidays. We just found the first piece of new Easter merchandise — a T-shirt featuring Mickey and Friends. Mickey and Friends Easter T-Shirt – $32.99 Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy are pictured in colorful Easter eggs on the front of … Read more
The government has fined Universal over $11,000 after an employee received an electrical shock and severe injuries during maintenance on Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in Epic Universe. Team Member Severely Injured The employee was “severely shocked” by a 480-volt busbar, Florida Politics reports. According to OSHA records, the shock caused a … Read more
2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays merchandise featuring Figment is now 30% off. The merchandise was released just three weeks ago, when the festival started immediately after Thanksgiving. Discounted Festival of the Holidays Merchandise The merchandise is available at Creations Shop, CommuniCore Hall, and kiosks throughout EPCOT. Signs on merch displays now indicate the … Read more
An official video of the Avatar: Fire and Ash drone show at Disneyland Paris will soon be available to watch online. Avatar: Fire and Ash Drone Show Video The drone show was first presented at the European premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash in Paris. It was then performed at Walt Disney Studios Park at … Read more
The new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is now fully open, and the old entrance is closed. The old entrance will become a bus entrance. But while that is being converted and the bus stop is under construction, buses are dropping off at the Great Ceremonial House’s porte cochere. New Polynesian Roadway Entrance … Read more
Crews continue to add to the Encanto ride building at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The brand-new attraction is under construction on the former site of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama in DinoLand U.S.A. The area will become a Tropical Americas land. Encanto Ride Construction Eventually, the Encanto ride will have a Casita façade. But for now, it’s … Read more
Crews have started to remove scaffolding from the Angola colobus monkey habitat on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The exhibit was closed off in early September. Cast Members said the refurbishment would last 4-5 months. Monkey Enclosure Refurbishment On our trek down the trail Thursday morning, … Read more
