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Disneyland Resort announced the opening date of Soarin’ Across America, a new version of the attraction based in the U.S. Soarin’ Across America Announced earlier this year, Soarin’ Across America will debut at Disney California Adventure on July 2, 2026 for America’s 250th anniversary. Soarin’ Across America will also come to Walt Disney World, presumably … Read more
Disneyland Resort released their 2026 calendar, including the end date of the 70th anniversary celebration, festival and holiday dates, and more. Disneyland 2026 Calendar As previously announced, The Mandalorian and Grogu-inspired mission will debut on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on May 22, 2026, the release date of the film. Disney teased more Star Wars … Read more
The roaming, talking Christmas tree Douglas Fir has arrived at Downtown Disney District. He debuted at Walt Disney World in 2023 but this is his first Disneyland Resort appearance. Douglas Fir in Downtown Disney District The small Christmas tree rolls around Downtown Disney in a red and beige box featuring the Downtown Disney District and … Read more
New walls with built-in benches have been constructed between Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, aerial photos by @bioreconstruct reveal. New Wall Benches at Disney’s Hollywood Studios The construction zone is next to Alien Swirling Saucers, across from the new Toy Story Land snack kiosk, which is still behind … Read more
Foundational work on the new Encanto ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has progressed, as shown in new aerial photos by @bioreconstruct on X. Tropical Americas Construction Bio snapped pictures of various DinoLand, U.S.A. remnants as the area is slowly turned into a new Tropical Americas land. The buildings that were formerly Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur … Read more
The Artful Dodger season 2 will air on Disney+ and Hulu in February 2026, Deadline exclusively revealed along with first look images. The Artful Dodger Season 2 All episodes of season 2 will be released on February 10, 2026. The Australian series is a sequel to the Oliver Twist story starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Jack … Read more
The Muppets will soon be making live appearances on Disney Cruise Line, as well as at Disney Parks. Muppets Setting Sail A special edition of Time Magazine about the Muppets included an interview between writer Chris Nashawaty and Muppets Studio Vice President Leigh Slaughter. Slaughter said that fans “want some laughs and a little bit … Read more
A new permit suggests Gideon’s Bakehouse will be expanding their operations at Disney Springs. Gideon’s Bakehouse Permit for Disney Springs The Notice of Commencement, filed with the Orange County comptroller, is for “New Tenant Build-Out of Lease Space in Disney Springs” at the address 1600 E. Buena Vista Dr Suite C-22. This is the former … Read more
D23 is closing their quarterly Disney twenty-three magazine, which was included with every Gold membership plan. Disney Twenty-Three Magazine D23 is notifying Gold Members via email of updates to their membership terms, including the ending of the publication. The 2026 membership terms state, “Beginning January 1, 2026, Disney will no longer produce any digital or … Read more
The South Florida Water Management District has approved Disney’s permit for a 12.5-acre expansion to the STOLport site near Magic Kingdom, which will include the addition of two new Walt Disney Imagineering office buildings. STOLport Construction Permit Dubbed “Project K,” the permit covers 12.51 acres at STOLport, the former Walt Disney World Airport site off … Read more
Disney Store has a new silver and black sequined Minnie Mouse Loungefly backpack in honor of New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve Minnie Mouse Sequined Loungefly Mini Backpack – $100 It’s a standard Loungefly mini backpack, standing about 10 1/2″ tall (plus an inch and a half for the 3D mouse ears on top), 9″ … Read more
New merchandise collections inspired by Avatar: Fire and Ash are coming to Walt Disney World, Funko, Target, Walmart, and more. Exclusive Merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom A new Avatar: Fire and Ash collection will be available in Windtraders at Pandora – The World of Avatar. The collection includes a baseball cap, hoodie, and tee. There will … Read more
Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new dessert and two new drinks inspired by Avatar: Fire and Ash. The third film in the Avatar series will be in theaters on December 19. Disney announced the new menu items on the day of their debut. The Mangkwan Mousse and Trader’s Tailwind … Read more
In honor of the holiday season, a new M&M cookie is available at various locations in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You can pick up this treat at outdoor vending kiosks and Creature Comforts (Starbucks). Holiday M&M Cookie – $4.79 We thought this would be pretty basic and while it’s nothing special, it’s better than we expected. … Read more
More aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on X reveal construction progress on the new Monsters, Inc. land replacing Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Most structures of the courtyard will be reused, but a brand new building is under construction to house the door roller coaster. Monstropolis Construction Though MuppetVision 3D signage was removed from the … Read more
The two land masses that were once Tom Sawyer Island are now piles of dirt in the middle of Magic Kingdom. The area is being turned into Piston Peak National Park, a Cars expansion to Frontierland, while a new Villains Land is underway closer to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Magic Kingdom Construction Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct … Read more
