Shannen Ace 
It’s been a while since we’ve seen new “Park Life” merchandise. This cartoon-ish collection started hitting shelves late last year. A new limited release EPCOT MagicBand has now been added to the lineup. The base of this MagicBand is a lilac purple. Mickey smiles at one end with Spaceship Earth behind him. The other end … Read more
Following the integration of the Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist feature on My Disney Experience, some restaurants are now showing estimated wait times. The waitlist feature allows guests to add their party to the waitlist via the mobile app instead of walking up to a podium and potentially causing crowding at the restaurant. Restaurants that have … Read more
Mulan has taken over Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a limited time sneak peek of the film. Even from the moment you enter the park, a Mulan poster greets you at Crossroads of the World advertising the sneak peek. The marquee at Walt Disney Presents advertises Mulan and its September 4 release … Read more
Just a day after the first sign disappeared, a new version of the “Ratatouille” sign has been installed in the France Pavilion at EPCOT. This sign greets guests over the construction wall hiding the future expansion of the France Pavilion. At first glance, the sign appears to be the same as the original. However, there … Read more
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
