Shannen Ace 
LeapFrog, makers of the LeapPad, will release a real-life version of Lilypad from Toy Story 5 head of the film’s release this summer. Real-Life Lilypad from Toy Story 5 With the Toy Story 5 Explore & Learn Lilypad, kids can explore letters, numbers, and problem-solving skills while playing games, plus send text messages to favorite … Read more
Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon returns on select nights from June 2 through September 5, 2026. Disney announced an expanded lineup of rare characters appearing at the event, including Powerline Max, Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers, and Scrooge McDuck. H2O Glow After Hours Dates H2O Glow After Hours will be on … Read more
The panels covering the Wossamotta-U windows for several months are now decorated with speech bubble decals. The Toon Lagoon store at Universal Islands of Adventure closed in October. Wossamotta-U Decals Since the closure, purple panels have covered the windows but there are no signs of exterior construction. We did see refurbishment work inside the store … Read more
It looks like a refurbishment is underway on the facade next to the Mickey’s PhilharMagic entrance in Disney California Adventure. Scrim, scaffolding, and construction walls now surround the corner of the building. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Facade Refurbishment The scrim and scaffolding completely envelop the facade, including the tower at the corner. This corner of the building … Read more
Disneyland Resort has a new Minnie ear headband exclusive to Disney Vacation Club Members. Disney Vacation Club Ear Headband – $36.99 The ears are similar but not exactly the same to DVC ears released at Walt Disney World last fall. They are made of white simulated leather with a pebble texture. Across the ears is … Read more
Crew members are installing insulation on the exterior of The Glob theater in Monstropolis, formerly home of MuppetVision 3D. Monstropolis Construction Exterior brick work was stripped from the theater’s facade a few weeks ago, leaving large gaps above the entrance and on the clock tower. Concept art indicates these areas will eventually be covered by … Read more
There’s a new sheriff in town! After the events of Toy Story 4, Jessie now wears the shiny sheriff’s badge, and this ear headband is inspired by her new role. Sheriff Jessie Ear Headband – $36.99 The ears are white and yellow with red embroidery inspired by Jessie’s shirt. They have white rope-like trim. Based … Read more
Some of the Hogwarts Castle towers visible in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure are now pale gray instead of the browner shade they were before refurbishment. Hogwarts Castle Painting Crews began installing scrim and scaffolding for the castle’s refurbishment in March. It’s now almost completely blocked from view. … Read more
After Poseidon’s Fury at Universal Islands of Adventure permanently closed in May 2023, the attraction’s exterior went mostly untouched. Three years later, there are now construction walls surrounding the building and water features as Universal prepares for something new in the Lost Continent. Poseidon’s Fury Construction Walls Construction walls have gone up and down at the Poseidon’s … Read more
A guest at Universal Orlando Resort hit a team member, claimed it was an accident, and then said he could have caused more harm thanks to his military background. Universal Guest Arrested for Hitting Team Member According to WFTV, an off-duty Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested George Navarro for battery at Universal Orlando on … Read more
Bell services cast members at Disney’s Pop Century Resort have new costumes. They are just the latest cast members at Walt Disney World Resort to get new looks in the past few years. Bell Services Cast Member Costume LC was gracious enough to show off his costume for our camera. The bell services employees, who … Read more
Disneyland Resort has a variety of new Star Wars apparel including a new logo collection, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge tees, and a youth Stormtrooper hoodie. Rise of the Resistance Youth T-Shirt – $31.99 “Rise of the Resistance” encircles a blue version of the Resistance logo on this tee. The background has a larger gray version … Read more
Construction crews were actively working on the facade of Restaurantosaurus during our Monday, April 20 visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The quick-service restaurant is being transformed into a hacienda as part of the new Tropical Americas land. Restaurantosaurus Construction A crew member in a lift was working on a gable roof above a round section … Read more
Disneyland Resort announced several new menu items coming to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on April 28. New Disneyland Resort Food & Drink The Orange Cream Cheesecake from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe is orange cheesecake topped with vanilla Chantilly and orange crunch. At Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure are the new Lemon … Read more
The transformation of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith into Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is happening swiftly at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With just over a month to go before opening, the show building is now almost entirely gray instead of beige. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Painting Crews started painting the building gray … Read more
Disney and Pixar have once again teamed up with Mattel to create a line-up of innovative new toys inspired by Toy Story 5. The toy company behind Barbie and Hot Wheels has worked on the Toy Story franchise since the second film. Toy Story 5 Toys by Mattel “Mattel did a really good job of … Read more
