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Jeff Olson, a former visual effects producer for Industrial Light & Magic, passed away at age 77 on June 21, 2026. Jeff Olson The ILM VFX Instagram page shared Olson’s passing, stating: The ILM community is heartbroken to lose our dear friend and former colleague Jeff Olson. Over nearly 25 years with the company, Jeff … Read more
Walt Disney World Cast Members stationed near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets have Animal stickers to hand out. Animal Sticker The sticker depicts the Muppet bursting out of a drum. Keep in mind not all Cast Members have stickers and the Animal sticker might not be available all the time. Rock ‘n’ Roller … Read more
Stoney Clover Lane’s new Disney Mickey and Friends collection is now available! The bags feature all-new patterns with retro artwork of Mickey and his pals. Customization Buyers can have their bags customized ahead of time with patches and embroidery. With this collection, two new colorways for custom embroidered text launched: Mickey Mouse Dots in Red … Read more
Disney, adidas Originals, and Brain Dead have collaborated on a new football-themed collection for FIFA World Cup 2026. Disney Football Collection Based on vintage football culture, the collection nods back to iconic World Cup looks from the ’90s, centering on a reimagined version of the 1994 adidas Predator boot as a street ready shoe. Swapping … Read more
The 2027 Walt Disney World calendar is here. The calendar features photos from around the parks and gives us our first look at the artwork that will be featured on the 2027 merchandise collection. 2027 Walt Disney World Calendar – $16.99 The cover is blue with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto gathered around the … Read more
After opening with the best weekend of the year so far, Toy Story 5 has earned over $200 million at the domestic box office. Toy Story 5 Box Office It earned $159.6 million domestically during its first weekend and looks to pull between $88 million and $96 million on weekend two. Its global debut was … Read more
Big Boi Lumpia Co. will soon open a location in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Big Boi at Downtown Disney They announced on Instagram that the location is coming “very soon” and said in a comment that it would be a new cart. Big Boi serves Filipino comfort food. We don’t know what the … Read more
Cast Members are giving little ones who aren’t quite tall enough to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets a special “Future Rock Star” card. “Future Rock Star” Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Card The card resembles a backstage pass for the attraction with “Future Rock Star” at the bottom. On the back is an … Read more
The cast of Hallmark’s Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True tried not to react while riding Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hallmark Cast Try Not to React on Slinky Dog Dash Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Dufee, and Taegen Burns all took the challenge. Watch the full video … Read more
A Toy Story 5-inspired balloon is now available from balloon vendors at Walt Disney World. We spotted it with a vendor on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story 5 Balloon The clear round exterior features characters like Jessie, Bullseye, Buzz Lightyear, the Little Green Aliens, Lotso, Woody, Bo Peep, and Rex. Around them … Read more
Disney PhotoPass teased some of the holiday photo ops they will have available during the winter season at Walt Disney World. Holiday Photo Ops “The most magical time of year is nearly here! #DisneyPhotoPass is unwrapping photo ops like these (and many more!) for you to enjoy when Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney … Read more
ABC announced more details of the two-hour primetime special “Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness” and the “Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.” “Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness” Airing on Monday, June 29, the special is hosted by 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts from Walt Disney World Resort and ABC News national correspondent Will Reeve from … Read more
For two dates this August, Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will get exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida. Passholder Nights Passholder Nights a.k.a. UOAP Nights will be on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026 — the same nights as last year. Reservations will open on July 7 after 12 p.m. To reserve a spot, guests … Read more
The cupola at the very top of The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom has a new color and finish. Refinished Haunted Mansion Cupola As scrim comes down from The Haunted Mansion, we’re getting a better look at the cupola, which tops off a tower in the center of the facade. Before the exterior refurbishment, the … Read more
Crews have installed a new tent roof on Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom and are getting Pete’s Silly Sideshow ready for an imminent reopening. Storybook Circus Refurbishment Big Top Souvenirs closed in late February for refurbishment. The tent exterior had been fully removed by mid March. The new tent roof is fresh shades of … Read more
Crews are almost done repainting the exterior queue of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. The project is part of an overall refurbishment of the ride, which has been closed since early May. Pirates of the Caribbean Queue Repaint We saw a crew member putting the final touches on some of the capstones at the … Read more
