Shannen Michaelsen 
New “Encanto” merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World, in time for guests to plan their outfits for the upcoming Mirabel meet and greet. We found the “Encanto” Spirit Jersey, Bruno T-shirt, apron, bowl, and photo frame in World of Disney at Disney Springs. The matching “Encanto” bucket hat was in Curtain Call Collectibles at … Read more
A new building is under construction at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, next to Pioneer Hall at the former site of Tri-Circle-D Ranch. It’s coming together quickly and more roofing has been installed since our last update. New Building at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort The building is likely for Cast Members. More paneling has … Read more
The Walt Disney Company and Spectrum’s parent company, Charter Communications, are fighting over a new contract. As the two fail to reach an agreement, Disney channels like ESPN and ABC are dark to Spectrum subscribers during Labor Day weekend and many won’t be able to watch the U.S. Open or college football. The dispute is … Read more
TRON Lightcycle Run had its grand opening in April of this year, but according to a billboard on the Walt Disney World Railroad route, it was still “programming.” The TRON billboard has now been replaced with a Storybook Circus billboard, which guests see as they take a train out of the mini land and into … Read more
Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is back open today, Sunday, September 3, after closing for two days due to a broken air conditioning unit. Gideon’s Bakehouse Reopens Gideon’s Bakehouse is a popular quick-service cookie and coffee shop in The Landing section of Disney Springs. It’s usually open from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with long … Read more
A new collection of Figment clothing has arrived at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT. Now available is a new Figment shirt, leggings, socks, and a hoodie. Figment Shirt – $39.99 The lilac shirt has a twisted hem and an image of Figment on the chest. He’s floating next to a distressed yellow Spaceship Earth silhouette. … Read more
A new terrarium-like Tinker Bell light-up fairy garden is available for purchase at Walt Disney World. We found the set at Fantasy Faire, the gift shop next to Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom. Tinker Bell Light-Up Fairy Garden – $34.99 The fairy garden has a transparent plastic bell-shaped dome that sits on a grass-green base, … Read more
One pair of sliding glass doors has been installed on a guest room of the new Disney Vacation Club tower under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The tower is scheduled to open in late 2024, taking over the space previously occupied by the Spirit of Aloha dinner show, which closed permanently with the onset … Read more
Nazis were spotted at the edge of Walt Disney World Resort property yet again on Saturday, September 2. X user guillermoperezg (@elREALguille) shared photos and a video of the protestors, who were near the Apopka Vineland Rd entrance of Walt Disney World, close to Disney Springs. This is a popular spot for protestors because it’s … Read more
Crews are reconstructing the top of what was once Splash Mountain and will now be Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, plus have added more to the barn mural in the ride’s queue. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Mountain A grid of steel mesh now covers the top of the mountain, where there used to be a … Read more
Mickey & Friends become The Avengers and other superheroes on a new Disney100 Marvel Loungefly backpack available at Walt Disney World. We found the bag at Big Top Souvenirs, alongside the Disney100 Decades collections, but only two were available at the time — perhaps put out by mistake. Keep your eyes peeled for this mini … Read more
A new Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground rucksack by Loungefly is available at Meadow Trading Post, the resort’s gift shop near Pioneer Hall. Disney’s Fort Wilderness & Campground Rucksack – $88 The backpack is made of a green twill canvas with dark brown pleather straps. It’s covered in patches, including a circular “Fort Wilderness Resort … Read more
Famous singer-songwriter and musician Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday at the age of 76. A post shared on Buffett’s official social media reads, “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and … Read more
Destination D23 has announced details about the “evening event” on their schedule, taking place after the EPCOT: Always in a State of Becoming panel on Saturday, September 9. The event will be “An Evening at EPCOT with D23,” granting Destination D23 attendees admission to EPCOT after 5:00 p.m. to enjoy the park and some “special … Read more
Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland is once again serving up the “Grave Stuff,” a Halloween twist on the traditional “Grey Stuff” treat. Grave Stuff – $6.79 Traditional Grey Stuff with Tombstone Chocolate Decoration and Sprinkles This is the Grey Stuff that we’ve come to know and love through many iterations and seasonal versions of roughly … Read more
Many new treats have arrived at Disneyland Resort for the 2023 Halloween season, including an orange citrus churro with citrus cream dipping sauce. This treat can be found at the Tomorrowland churro cart, along with the Maleficent bottle topper souvenir. Orange Citrus Churro – $7.25 Citrus flavored churro served with a citrus cream dipping sauce … Read more