Shannen Ace 
During Disney Week of Wishes, Disney VoluntEARS will assemble more than 10,000 wish kits to be distributed to Make-A-Wish families across the U.S. VoluntEARS Assemble Wish Kits The kits include wish trip travel essentials like a luggage tag and memory book. Disney cast members and employees from California and Hawaii to New York are assembling … Read more
The guitar-shaped Rock Around the Shop sign is now gone from outside the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster gift shop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The store’s wall sign was removed a few weeks ago. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Construction The guitar-shaped sign was in this flowerbed located outside the shop entrance. It was visible around rolling … Read more
The giant Mickey sorcerer hat in front of The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have a special lighting effect(s). Lights on Sorcerer Hat Look close and you’ll se lightbulbs dotting the hat’s surface. They are almost invisible during the day but will presumably be illuminated at night. The facade, including the … Read more
Universal Orlando has filed a permit with the City of Orlando for an apparent refurbishment of Thunder Falls Terrace. The quick-service restaurant is in Jurassic Park at Universal Islands of Adventure. Thunder Falls Terrace Refurbishment Permit number BLD2026-13610 is for “interior renovations” at Thunder Falls Terrace, according to Universally Addicted. The permit passed review but … Read more
This post is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. We receive compensation for promoting their services. Universal Orlando Resort announced the return of Universal Mega Movie Parade, a new Steven Spielberg experience, and more summer 2026 offerings. Universal Mega Movie Parade The Universal Mega Movie Parade returns to Universal Studios Florida on May 23. Though Discover Universal Blog … Read more
Visit Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District to get your own “Galactic ID” inspired by different roles in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars Galactic ID – $15 The IDs are available at a photo booth inside the store. One ID is $15. Inside the booth, guests select their ID design based on … Read more
BDX droids, which originated at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, will arrive in Fortnite on May 1 with the new Droid Tycoon game. Three New Star Wars Fortnite Games Earlier this year, Epic Games launched the Star Wars toolkit in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), giving users the ability to build their own Star … Read more
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom is set to open on Sunday, May 3 but it seems construction is still ongoing. On Thursday morning (April 30), we saw crew members installing scaffolding in the coaster’s queue after it was previously removed last month. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Scaffolding There were several crew members in … Read more
StarWars.com announced the release date and opened pre-orders for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a brand-new racing game. They also shared a first look at Monopoly Star Wars: Heroes vs. Villains and a new Star Wars DLC pack for PowerWash Simulator 2, plus various May the 4th savings on Star Wars games. Star Wars: Galactic Racer Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches … Read more
Another Frank Gehry building may be demolished at Disney Village in Disneyland Paris. Rumors suggest the district’s Rainforest Cafe is next on the chopping block. Disney Village Rainforest Cafe The unique building is not like any other Rainforest Cafes. Only part of it resembles a ruined temple in the rainforest while the rest is white … Read more
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger received the inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award during the Wishes Assemble event at Disneyland Resort this week. Bob Iger WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award Iger recently stepped down as CEO but remains Senior Advisor and a member of the Disney Board. The award is in “recognition of his extraordinary contributions” to … Read more
With the end of the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration just a few months away, the resort is hoping to clear out Disneyland 70th stock. Most of the merchandise has been discounted, including the pricey Stoney Clover Lane collection. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Merchandise Discounted In the Emporium and other stores, signs advertise various sales. The most … Read more
D23 shared a behind-the-scenes look at Michael James Scott ahead of his final performance as Genie in Aladdin on Broadway. Scott is the longest-running Genie and has been part of the show since its 2013 pre-Broadway run. His final show will be on May 3. Michael James Scott as Genie Scott told D23, “Being the … Read more
Disney Store will release Dark Side themed Star Wars products on May the 4th, including new Darth Maul ears and a jacket by Her Universe. Dark Side May the 4th Merchandise The Darth Maul ear headband by BaubleBar features red and black coloring with Maul’s face in rhinestone form. It will launch on Disney Store May 4, … Read more
Disneyland Resort hosted a first-of-its-kind Make-A-Wish “Wishes Assemble” event granting Avengers-inspired wishes. Kids got to meet Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, and content creators like MrBeast, plus Marvel characters. Make-A-Wish “Wishes Assemble” Event Nearly 40 Make-A-Wish kids and their families assembled at Disneyland Resort for the event, which is part part of Disney Week of Wishes, … Read more
There is scaffolding up in front of Disney’s Contemporary Resort as part of an ongoing refurbishment. Construction began in September 2024. Though originally scheduled for completion in September 2025, Disney later said it would last through July 2026 and then changed the timeline to the end of 2027. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Refurbishment The scaffolding is to … Read more
