Shannen Ace, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTOS: Limited Edition Br'er Fox, Bear, and Rabbit "Splash Mountain" 30th Anniversary Sequoia Wood Carvings Arrive at Magic Kingdom

August 25, 2020

Limited edition Splash Mountain sculptures, hand-carved from giant sequoia wood, have arrived at the Magic Kingdom. There are three sculpture designs available. These are similar to the Haunted Mansion sculptures we saw last year. Cast Members must handle the sculptures with gloves so as not to ruin the wood with oils. The first features Br’er … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW "Onward" Guinevere Van Light-Up Popcorn Bucket Drives Into Disney's Hollywood Studios

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

You can now take the iconic Guinevere van from Onward home with you as a cute new popcorn bucket. Since the parks reopened, we haven’t seen new speciality popcorn buckets, so we were delighted to see this one in a window. Of course this recreation of Guinevere includes the unicorn painting on the side of … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Hidden Mickey Leopard Print Belt Bag Spotted at Walt Disney World

August 24, 2020

Carry some of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with you everywhere you go with this new leopard print belt bag. It may just look like regular leopard print at first, but if you look closer, you’ll spot a few Hidden Mickey’s all over the bag. The belt bag has a side pouch and a main pouch that … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Disney Villains Figures Arrive at Walt Disney World and on shopDisney

August 23, 2020

Some new Disney Villains figures have arrived both in Walt Disney World and on shopDisney. Right now, there are only three figures in this collection available, but there may be more later on. Let’s take a closer look. Iago from Aladdin Figure – $80 In this figure, Iago from Aladdin is perched on the top … Read more

PHOTOS: New Denim Stitch and Angel Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World

August 23, 2020

Stitch’s Great Escape may be no more, but you can always take Stitch and Angel home with you with these new denim plushes. The denim fabric gives these aliens a bit of a distressed look. Though Stitch is blue, he doesn’t look too much like he was made out of blue jeans. Angel is still … Read more

PHOTOS: Illuminated Canopy Taking Shape for TRON Lightcycle Run Roller Coaster at the Magic Kingdom

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

Work has begun on the illuminated canopy above the exterior portion of the new TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom. We saw pieces installed and waiting for installation a few days ago. Now the canopy is further taking shape. From Storybook Circus, we could see a large crane over the coaster’s … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Norway Pavilion Baseball Cap Arrives in EPCOT

August 23, 2020

A new baseball cap featuring a Nordic Mickey Mouse has shown up in the Norway Pavilion of EPCOT. The iconic Mickey head and ears is embroidered on the blue hat with Nordic symbols. The red, white, and blue of the hat resembles the Norway flag. The edge of the brim is also red. “EPCOT World … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Disney Villains Stickers Featuring Dr. Facilier, Ursula, Maleficent, and the Evil Queen Arrive at Disneyland Resort

August 22, 2020

Decorate your notebook, laptop, or water bottle with these new stickers featuring Disney Villains from Disneyland. There are four different stickers to collect. One features Dr. Facilier, a.k.a. the Shadow Man, from The Princess and the Frog. This blue sticker has a smiling with the words “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” Maleficent is wreathed in purple flames … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW "Star Wars" Apparel, Baby Yoda "The Child" Loungefly, Halloween Plush, and More Merchandise Arrive at Disneyland Resort

August 22, 2020

On our latest visit to Downtown Disney District, we found a plethora of new merchandise. So without further ado, here’s all the new merchandise that has arrived at Disneyland Resort! Baby Yoda “The Child” Backpack by Loungefly – $90 This backpack is also available in Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse Halloween Plush – $22.99 Minnie … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW 2021 Calendar Arrives at Disneyland Resort

August 22, 2020

Finish planning 2020 and start planning 2021 with this new 16-month calendar from Disneyland Resort. Each month of the calendar features a different landmark or character from Disneyland Resort, including Oswald the Lucky Rabbit on November 2021. You might also notice AT-ATs from Rise of the Resistance and the recently refurbished Sleeping Beauty Castle. This … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Up-Themed "Adventure Is Out There!" Minnie Ear Headband Lands in Disneyland Resort

August 22, 2020

If you’re a Californian who loved the Up-themed ear headband we found at Walt Disney World, then you’re in luck! These Minnie ears have now floated into Disneyland Resort. The transparent ears of this headband are filled with colorful cotton ball “balloons.” The bow is held together with a grape soda bottle cap. A stylized … Read more

PHOTOS: Three New Jungle Cruise Shirts Sail Into Disneyland Resort

August 22, 2020

Three new Jungle Cruise shirts have arrived at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort! These shirts are perfect for a whole family of Skippers. “Backside of Water” Fitted T-shirt – $36.99 This shirt features a Jungle Cruise Skipper pointing out “The amazing, colossal, stupendous, eighth wonder of the world… The backside of water.” “Field Guide … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mousewares Drinking Glass Set Arrives at Walt Disney World

August 22, 2020

Have you been re-theming your kitchen and dining room with the new Mousewares collection? If yes, you’ll want to pick up this new Mousewares drinking glass set. The set comes with six glasses. Each glass has a different character or the Mousewares logo on it. You can’t see it well on the glasses in the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Denim Mickey and Minnie Mouse Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World

August 22, 2020

A new style of Mickey and Minnie Mouse plush has arrived at Walt Disney World. These plushes are made of black-and-white denim fabric. The denim gives these plushes a vintage look, almost like they jumped out of an old cartoon. Mickey is in his iconic shorts, gloves, and shoes. Minnie is wearing a polka-dot bow … Read more

PHOTOS: Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches Reopens at Universal CityWalk Orlando

August 22, 2020

Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches has just reopened at Universal CityWalk Orlando with new social distancing measures. Bread Box is located just around the corner from Voodoo Doughnut. Some tables are unavailable so guests can eat at a distance. As is now standard, there are social distancing markers outside the restaurant for guests queuing. The front … Read more