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Crews have cleared trees from around the former “The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad” theater in the Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure. The theater was recently surrounded by construction walls eight years after the show closed. Lost Continent Demolition Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared pictures on X of the space around the theater now almost … Read more
In one of the most unique offerings we’ve ever seen at a Universal theme park, The Blues Brothers join Cookie Monster and Grover from Sesame Street for The Ultimate Blues Bash. Part of the Universal Studios Japan 25th anniversary “Discover U!!!” celebration, the show takes place on the Sesame Street stage in the park’s New … Read more
Crews continue to paint the iconic guitar in front of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster soon-to-be starring the Muppets, as well as the ride’s building. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Guitar Painting The giant guitar’s colorful new facade continues to become more visible through the scrim. That yellow-orange star we spotted a few days ago has been … Read more
Soon, we’ll see a Maya temple in Disney’s Animal Kingdom instead of The Dino Institute. Crews have installed a steel frame for the temple facade in front of the former DINOSAUR entrance. Inside, the ride — which already had a nearly identical ride track to Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland — is being transformed into a new … Read more
The left half of The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios now has red stripes to match the right half. The paint scheme is inspired by the Roy E. Disney Animation Building at Walt Disney Studios in California. The Magic of Disney Animation Stripes We saw the stripes on the left half of … Read more
Have you ever seen a keychain fly? Check out the new Dumbo and Stitch keychains at Walt Disney World. These consist of sculpted charms dangling from gold chains attached to lobster claw clips. They have gem details. Dumbo Keychain – $14.99 Dumbo’s yellow hat is adorned with gems. He also has his magic feather held … Read more
Disney Store has a new pair of Minnie Mouse ears featuring a “Walt Disney World” appliqué. Minnie Mouse Walt Disney World Ear Headband – $36.99 “Walt Disney World” is in pink gothic lettering on an iridescent charm set against a shimmering lavender bow. The ears and headband are white and infused with glitter. The lining … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new t-shirt design featuring the four theme park icons available in four different colorways. We found all four at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Yellow Walt Disney World T-Shirt – $39.99 The yellow shirt has the four parks icons in red-pink. The icons are the Tree of Life, Spaceship … Read more
Walt Disney World Golf has shared previews of several new merchandise items available exclusively at their Pro Shops. Walt Disney World Golf Merchandise These putter covers feature images of Goofy, Donald, Mickey, and Minnie dressed for the course. The Goofy cover is green, the Donald cover is orange, the Minnie cover is pink, and the … Read more
Look like a lady with a new Loungefly backpack inspired by The Aristocats. The backpack is exclusive to the Loungefly website. The Aristocats Loungefly Backpack – $90 Made of polyurethane with corduroy trim, the back is mostly white and pink. It has a pink all-over print of The Aristocats characters Duchess, the kittens, and Scat … Read more
Disney Store has several new Kendra Scott necklaces available, including a Mother’s Day necklace. Minnie Mouse “Mama” Fixed Pendant Necklace by Kendra Scott – $85 This piece features a clear cubic zirconia stone inside a silver Minnie Mouse fixed pendant. It hangs on a 16″ chain with a 3″ extender. An offset metal “mama” script … Read more
Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 attendees can meet various colorful Yoshis throughout Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Yoshi made his U.S. meet and greet debut during Fan Fest Nights last year and blue and pink Yoshi were only available as part of a scavenger hunt. This year, guests can freely meet four of … Read more
Photographer @bioreconstruct on X has shared photos of painting progress on Hogwarts Castle in Universal Islands of Adventure. Work began on the Wizarding World icon in March. A few days ago, we noticed a pale gray shade on the castle. Bio’s new photos confirm this gray is a base coat, not the final color. Hogwarts … Read more
Crews have started ripping up concrete in front of the security kiosk at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and torn up the old boards on the resort’s boat dock. Wilderness Lodge Security Kiosk Construction The security kiosk will reportedly be expanded. While all lanes are currently open, there is fencing covered in green scrim directly behind the … Read more
The Disney Inspire Visa Card will no longer offer a free Disney Gift Card with sign-up after May 4. As a result, the statement credit offer will change, too. Disney Inspire Visa Card Sign-Up Bonus Since launching earlier this year, the Disney Inspire Visa Card has offered new Cardmembers a $300 Disney Gift Card eGift … Read more
Before Epic Universe opened, Universal said actual flying dragons would soar above guests in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. That may finally become a reality. Aerial photos by X user @bioreconstruct show a pair of flying dragon drones staged in a backstage area of Epic Universe, ready for flight. Flying Dragons … Read more
