First Look at Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket & Merchandise Coming This Summer

A new Annual Passholder-exclusive popcorn bucket and exclusive merchandise will be available at Walt Disney World as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Popcorn Bucket The bucket features art by Ashley Taylor. It celebrates all four Walt Disney World theme parks with iconic buildings, plus characters that have been featured on Passholder magnets. … Read more

Disney's Pop Century Resort Sign Under Refurbishment

Crews have started a refurbishment of the giant “POP” sign outside Classic Hall at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Pop Century Sign Refurbishment This sign is behind the lobby building, facing Hippy Dippy Pool. The nearby kiddie pool deck is also closed for refurbishment. The usually bright orange sign has been partially sanded down to remove … Read more

Walking Olaf Animatronic Coming to Another Disney Theme Park

The walking, talking Olaf animatronic introduced at World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris will soon make his debut at another Disney theme park. Olaf at Hong Kong Disneyland Starting in early May, Hong Kong Disneyland guests may see Olaf while they are exploring Arendelle. The Olaf animatronic will eventually arrive at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney … Read more

Asteria Storyliving by Disney Community Reveals Peter Pan-Inspired Club & Cottage

Disney revealed the Peter Pan-inspired club coming to Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community coming to North Carolina. Second Star Club Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Second Star Club will feature a collection of indoor and outdoor areas to “encourage discovery and life-long learning.” There will be hands-on workshops, Disney-inspired fitness classes, and spaces for gathering and relaxing. At … Read more

DVC Fan Forums Launched for Disney Travel Discussion

Keyholder Vacations has launched the DVC Fan Forums, a new online community platformed designed to bring together Disney Vacation Club Members and other Disney travelers in a dedicated space for discussion, planning, and connection. DVC Fan Forums DVC Fan Forums is ad-free with open and honest discussion and built for real interaction. Fans can talk … Read more

Book Cover Revealed for Young Adult 'Alice in Wonderland' Sequel

D23 exclusively revealed the cover for Wondrous by Heather Fawcett, an upcoming novel following teenage Alice back down the rabbit hole. Wondrous Cover Reveal “I love writing YA and had so much fun returning to the genre with a story that’s so close to my heart,” Fawcett told D23. “Alice in Wonderland was one of … Read more

Disney's Art of Animation 'Finding Nemo' Fish Figures Repainted

The large 3D Finding Nemo fish figures on the guest buildings of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort have been repainted. Art of Animation Resort Refurbishment We saw a crew member in a lift working on one of the fish in mid March. When we returned a month later, we noticed all the figures were looking … Read more

Buzz Lightyear Ride at Disneyland Park Closed for Refurbishment

Zurg in Astro Blasters

While Walt Disney World just reopened their Buzz Lightyear ride, Disneyland’s Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is now closed for refurbishment. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland The Disneyland website lists no operating hours for the ride through at least Monday, May 25 — the furthest date currently available on the calendar. It closed on Monday, April … Read more

Disney Legend Phil Collins Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Disney Legend Phil Collins will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year as an individual, having previously been inducted as a member of the band Genesis. Phil Collins Inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame “Obviously I’m pleased and honored to be inducted. It wraps up what has been … Read more

Dok-Ondar's Merchandise Temporarily Moved to Droid Depot at Disneyland

The back of Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has been temporarily taken over by merchandise from Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. The other shop is currently closed for changes related to the land’s timeline shift. Dok-Ondar’s Artifacts in Droid Depot Dok-Ondar’s Treasure Trading is available at the check-out counter. A variety of … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Launches Single Attraction Express Pass

Universal Orlando Resort has launched Universal Express Now, a new version of their Express Pass granting line-skip access for a single attraction during a specific timeframe. Universal Express Now Universal Express Now is exclusively available to purchase on the Universal Orlando Resort App on the day of your visit. Guests must be in the park … Read more

Live-Action Lilo Actress Maia Kealoha in Newest 'Teacup Confessions' Episode

Live-action Lilo & Stitch Disney Increasing Content Spending by $1 Billion

Maia Kealoha, the star of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, appears in the latest episode of Disney Parks’ Teacup Confessions. The series features actors answering questions while riding the Mad Tea Party at Disneyland or Magic Kingdom. Maia Kealoha in Teacup Confessions In this week’s video, Kealoha talks about the sneakiest thing she’s ever done … Read more

Universal Testing Individual Access to Epic Universe Worlds

Universal has started testing photo validation at individual Epic Universe portals, indicating they could potentially sell tickets just for Celestial Park in the future. Photo Validation at Epic Universe Portals X user @Bentleys_Enigma reshared photos originally posted by Instagram user @Florida_Coasters_1. However, @Florida_Coasters_1 appears to have deleted their account. The photos show a trio of … Read more