Shannen Ace 
For a third time, Teddi Barra has returned to Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom after a weeks-long absence. Teddi Barra was previously missing in September and February. This most recent absence began in April. Teddi Barra Returns (Again) As of May 13, Teddi Barra is back to her swinging and singing. When she … Read more
More equipment has been installed in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom for a Dave Matthews Band performance. The group will perform as part of a park-wide private buyout, which means Magic Kingdom will close early on Wednesday, May 13. Magic Kingdom Early Closure We saw some speakers and rolling installed a few days … Read more
Rapunzel and Mulan have arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The princesses are currently meeting guests on Grand Avenue but will soon move indoors at The Magic of Disney Animation. Rapunzel and Mulan at Disney’s Hollywood Studios The characters rotate at a spot near the Disney Vacation Club kiosk. Mulan is in the same outfit she … Read more
Disney Cruise Line’s first four ships have debuted updated menus for their rotational dining restaurants. This follows Pirate Night also getting a new menu. Updated Disney Cruise Line Menus Instagram user @packyourpixiedust first shared the new menus, which are for the Disney Magic, Wonder, Fantasy, and Dream. Her family was told the menus were changed … Read more
Disney announced this morning that FØØD by Swedish Chef will open in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios alongside the reimagined ride. FØØD is expected to replace KRNR The Rock Station, which closed in March. The snack kiosk is now surrounded by rolling planters so crew members can re-theme it. KRNR … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has posted a casting call for their holiday parade featuring Macy’s. Universal previously announced it would return, as will The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s Auditions The audition posting seeks dancers, character performers, stilt walkers, and puppeteers. Submissions are due by … Read more
When Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopens, Affection Section will be renamed Jumping Junction and feature Australian animals — all part of a Bluey takeover of the area. New details from Disney indicate Jumping Junction will no longer be a petting zoo. Jumping Junction Not a Petting Zoo Disney says guests will get to “See … Read more
Walt Disney World announced details of the new Bluey’s Wild World offering coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Not only will guests get to dance and play with Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station, they’ll also meet wallabies and kangaroos, enjoy Magic Shots throughout the park, try Bluey-inspired snacks, and get to purchase new merchandise. Bluey’s … Read more
Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which is being reimagined into the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, has two more movie billboards. The old billboards on the Disney Jr. and “The Little Mermaid” soundstages were removed earlier this month. New Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Billboards Now the Disney Jr. building is decorated with Dumbo and Zootopia … Read more
A new season of Bluey Minisodes is coming to Disney+ in one week. “Minisodes” are 3-5 minutes long as compared to the full 10-minute long episodes. Bluey Minisodes Season 2 Season 2 of Bluey Minisodes premieres May 20 on Disney+. According to IMDb, there will be 10 Minisodes released on that date. The last Minisode … Read more
A geodesic sphere has been spotted in the construction site for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland. It appears to be based on the geodesic satellite that once sat in the Disneyland version of the ride. Space Mountain Geodesic Satellite X user @joejoemagic shared videos and photos of the sphere staged for installation backstage. … Read more
A new Loungefly mini backpack inspired by Disneyland’s The Haunted Mansion is available for pre-order exclusively from BoxLunch. The Haunted Mansion Loungefly Mini Backpack – $84.90 The figural bag resembles the New Orleans mansion facade of The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. It’s mostly shades of blue with yellow accents. An appliqué of the Hitchhiking Ghosts … Read more
The Rafiki statue has been removed from the Rafiki’s Planet Watch sign at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ahead of the Bluey’s Wild World opening. Potentially, the entire sign has been changed. As we learned back in March, the area will no longer be named Rafiki’s Planet Watch but simply as Conservation Station. Rafiki’s Planet Watch Sign … Read more
The new Sorcerer Mickey hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently tested its magical lighting in the evening. The hat is part of the facade for The Magic of Disney Animation, a new version of an old attraction opening this summer. We previously reported that lights were visible on the hat. Sorcerer Hat Lighting Test TikTok … Read more
Disney announced that the Swedish Chef will open a new location in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Muppets-Inspired FØØD by Swedish Chef FØØD by Swedish Chef opens May 26, the same day Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens. FØØD likely takes over the KRNR The … Read more
Disneyland Resort guests can now access the entire schedule of entertainment, including nighttime spectaculars and parades, on the “Park Hours & Info” page instead of just in the map. Disneyland App Update The app’s “Park Hours & Info” page (accessible from the homepage) displays a calendar where guests can click on different dates to see … Read more
