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Disneyland Park recognized World War II veteran Charles Cram during their daily Flag Retreat ceremony in Town Square. Cram recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He served as a Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class in the U.S. Navy. He fought at Iwo Jima when he was just 17 years old. He witnessed the raising of the American … Read more
An original light-up C-3PO screen-used head, from Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, sold at auction for over $1 million. C-3PO Head Sells for $1 Million Sold by Propstore, the estimated price was $350,000 to $700,000 but someone snatched up the head for $1,058,400. The prop belonged to the family of a crew … Read more
Disney has added more canopies to the courtyard outside Savi’s Workshop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The first canopy went up just a few days ago. Savi’s Workshop Shades The canopies provide a little bit of shade and cover. They’re strung between tall poles over the courtyard, which also has awnings and umbrellas. The three new … Read more
Alton Towers celebrated the opening of the first-ever Bluey roller-coaster with a Bluey drone show. Bluey Drone Show 800 drones created Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli dancing in the sky, along with other images from the popular kids show. Bluey and Bingo as the Grannies, Janet and Rita, were heavily featured. They provide the basis … Read more
A Missouri woman is suing Disney Parks and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office after she was arrested at Magic Kingdom. But the guest claims she was experiencing a medical emergency and was refused help. Woman Suing Disney and Orange County Sheriff’s Office According to the arrest report, deputies responded to a disturbance at the Magic … Read more
After sharing a variety of secrets and stories about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway earlier this year, Imagineering shared a follow-up video with a few more details about the attraction. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Secrets In the WED Walks deleted scenes, Imagineers pointed out a few Easter eggs in the ride’s city scene. For … Read more
There’s a reason Disney doesn’t place many Audio-Animatronics outside. Exposure to the elements can cause problems. But it’s not often those elements are crows looking for nesting material. Crows Steal Rapunzel’s Hair The Rapunzel animatronic in her tower at Tokyo DisneySea got up close and personal with a pair of crows who decided her hair … Read more
Walt Disney World has a specially priced ticket for visiting the theme parks after 2 p.m. this summer. Specially Priced After 2 p.m. Ticket Guests can choose from a 2-day or a 3-day ticket with a limit of one theme park per day. These are date-based tickets so park reservations aren’t required. The tickets are … Read more
A little late for Christmas (but it’s never too early to start planning the next holiday), new ornaments inspired by Disney’s toy soldiers are available at Disneyland Resort. These personalizable ornaments arrived at Walt Disney World in late December. Toy Soldiers Family Ornaments – $22.99 each There are several different versions of these ornaments featuring … Read more
New merchandise from Creations Shop in EPCOT includes a robotic Stitch figure, several t-shirts, a golf mug, and a new Donald “Big Face” tote. Housewares Robot Stitch – $59.99 This hyper-realistic Stitch toy is based on his appearance in the live-action Lilo & Stitch. He has over 100 sounds and reactions. The fuzzy figure has … Read more
The apparently never-ending refurbishment of Edelweiss Snacks at Disneyland Park continues. Scaffolding and scrim is back up around the Fantasyland snack kiosk. Edelweiss Snacks Construction The scaffolding and beige scrim is on the left side and front of Edelweiss Snacks. Construction walls keep guests away from the scaffolding, although it extends over guests heads. The … Read more
Several new ear headbands, ear headband keychains, ear holder bags, and more are available at Disneyland Resort. We found most of these items in the Emporium at Disneyland, as well as at The Mad Hatter. Headwear Rhinestone Minnie Ears – $46.99 The black ears and red bow on this headband are covered in tiny shiny … Read more
Crews are prepping the concrete foundation for a new Maya temple facade at the former DINOSAUR ride. It’s being transformed into an Indiana Jones attraction as the extinct DinoLand U.S.A. becomes a new Tropical Americas land. Below we’ll share some of our own photos taken at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, March 31, as well … Read more
The pressed penny machine is back at the Germany pavilion in EPCOT. It was removed from the pavilion about a week ago. Germany Pressed Penny Machine The machine offers the same eight Mickey Mouse Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs penny designs as previously. All have the retro EPCOT logo and “Germany.” It was likely … Read more
A new Star Wars t-shirt featuring R2-D2 plus two baseball jerseys inspired by the Empire and Rebel Alliance are available at Walt Disney World. R2-D2 T-Shirt – $32.99 This is an army green short-sleeved T-shirt with R2-D2 pictured on the chest. “Can I Get A Beep Boop” is in big letters around him. The Walt … Read more
The newest Disney Loungefly backpack is lavender-colored with a woven style and Mickey ears on top. Lavender Woven Loungefly Backpack – $80 This is a standard mini backpack size with a woven pleather exterior. An enamel Disney Parks | Loungefly label plate is on the front above a small zip pocket. A pair of Mickey … Read more
