Shannen Ace 
During Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood, guests can meet the Pretty Guardian herself: Sailor Moon! She’s appearing outside the DreamWorks Theatre, where guests can enjoy a new animated short film starring the Sailor Guardians. Sailor Moon Meet and Greet Sailor Moon appears in front of decals inspired by the magical transformations … Read more
The next Star Wars May the 4th merchandise collection is inspired by podracing and other starships. Though the collection was originally planned to release May 1 on DisneyStore.com, it will no longer be released online. It will instead be exclusively released at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort soon. Podracing Collection The collection includes … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering builds rides, themed lands, impressive stages, cruise ships, and more. But building residential communities is something different. Megan duBois with Forbes spoke to Caroline Boone, Executive Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering, about how Imagineers adapt their theme park skills to the creation of their new Storyliving by Disney communities. How Imagineering … Read more
A new ear headband inspired by Princess Tiana’s lily pad dress from The Princess and the Frog has arrived at Walt Disney World. The Princess and the Frog Tiana Ear Headband – $36.99 The ears are based on Tiana’s lily pad wedding dress. Green satin is layered over shiny yellow petals. The green satin continues … Read more
The Florida theme park injuries report is out for the first quarter of 2026. These includes incidents at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort theme parks. Theme Park Injuries Report Major theme parks in Florida are required to self-report guest injuries that require 24+ hours of hospitalization to the Florida Department of Agriculture and … Read more
Walt Disney World confirmed they will use a virtual queue for the Star Wars Day merchandise release on Monday, May 4, 2026. Both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs will host merchandise events. May the 4th Virtual Queue To participate, guests must join a virtual queue using the My Disney Experience app. For Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
The Disney Wish cruise ship reportedly returned to Port Canaveral, Florida on Thursday evening, April 23, due to a crew member medical emergency. The ship was originally planned to return to port on Friday morning. Disney Wish Medical Emergency X user Nick (@MagicalNewsLIVE) posted from the ship last night, “Due to a medical emergency onboard, … Read more
Walls, walls, walls. There is a lot to say about walls this week as crew members continue work on Piston Peak National Park and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Construction More concrete was poured into the section of retaining wall near the center of this photo. When we last … Read more
Both the Disneyland Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland Resort will reopen on Friday, May 1, 2026. Disneyland Ride Refurbishments The Disneyland Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin have both been closed for refurbishment since March 30. We don’t expect any major changes to the attractions. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is … Read more
Sam’s Club members can save $50 off a $500 Disney Gift Card for a limited time next month offering a savings of 10%. Disney Gift Card Discount at Sam’s Club That 10% discount means the card will only cost $450 but still be worth the full $500. The deal will only be available from May … Read more
Scaffolding has been erected in front of Jurassic Outfitters, one of the Jurassic Park gift shops at Universal Islands of Adventure. The shop remains open. Jurassic Outfitters Scaffolding The scaffolding creates an archway around the shop’s entrance. It’s covered by gray scrim. The scaffolding is presumably for a refurbishment of the shop’s facade. Behind the … Read more
The Parkside Fare snack stand at Universal Studios Florida has a new menu just a few weeks after opening. The snack stand replaced Expo Eats last month but offered a nearly identical menu to the old kiosk. Parkside Fare Updated Menu Snacks Previously, there was a standard soft pretzel with cheese sauce, not the Loaded … Read more
Disney and Pixar teamed up with Porsche on three new 911 models inspired by Toy Story characters. The three bespoke cars will make their debut at the Toy Story 5 red carpet premiere in Los Angeles. Toy Story 5 Porsche Vehicles Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (“special wish”) program allows for customized, individually designed vehicles, including the three off Toy … Read more
New elements have been installed on the exterior of the upcoming Level99 experience in Disney Springs. Level99 Construction The new flat geometric panels are on the steel framework installed back in March. The framework wraps around the building’s left corner, to the side of the main entryway. It’s hard to say what exactly these new … Read more
Disney Parks released the official attraction poster for the new Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mandalorian and Grogu Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Mission The attraction poster is reminiscent of the first concept art Disney shared (below), but viewed … Read more
The “Mom!” photo op is back at Disney Springs in time for Mother’s Day 2026. You can find this photo op in a flowerbed outside the Coca-Cola Store and Orange Garage. Mother’s Day Photo Op “Mom!” is in floral-patterned lettering raised above the real flowers. A PhotoPass photographer is sometimes posted here to take Mother’s … Read more
