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A new Mickey-shaped pin featuring Cinderella Castle and classic animated characters is available at Walt Disney World Resort. This matches the “Magic” Mickey-shaped pin released last month, apparently part of a new open edition series. Fantasy Mickey-Shaped Pin – $17.99 In the center is Cinderella Castle, with its pink, gray, and royal blue color scheme … Read more
The So Many Wishes drink, first released at Walt Disney World during the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, has returned to several dining locations. The drink was originally inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish. So Many Wishes – $6.79 Pomegranate Green Tea, Hibiscus, Lemon, and a dash of Star Dust … Read more
The Zootopia 2 soundtrack, including “Zoo” performed by Shakira, is now available wherever you stream music. Zootopia 2 Soundtrack Listen to the soundtrack at the links below: Zootopia 2 is available for purchase on digital streaming and will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 3, 2026. A Disney+ release date … Read more
The world’s first Bluey ride is under construction at Alton Towers, a Merlin Entertainments theme park in Staffordshire, England. Alton Towers recently shared a first look at the ride vehicles. Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! will be a junior coaster featuring Bluey and Bingo dressed up … Read more
Stardust Racers is now closed for a brief refurbishment, and Yoshi’s Adventure will close next week. The rides are both at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort, which held its grand opening in May 2025. Epic Universe Ride Refurbishments Stardust Racers, the park’s biggest roller coaster, will be closed from February 19 through 21, … Read more
A new tour about the “Women Who Make the Magic” is coming to Disneyland Resort for Women’s History Month in March. We posted about the tour last week, but now have full details. Women Who Make the Magic Guided Tour Guests will take a tour of the park and learn about the women behind Disneyland … Read more
Zootopia 2 producer Yvett Merino has gone from tech temp to Oscar-winning director — and that was before Zootopia 2 became the second-highest-grossing animated film of all time. In an interview with Variety, Merino talked about making the sequel, her Oscar win for Encanto, and how important creativity is at Disney. Yvett Merino and Zootopia 2 … Read more
Disney filed three construction permits for kiosks and carts in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, located near the land’s boardwalk. The permits could be for general maintenance, but they could also be connected to nearby construction of Piston Peak National Park, a Cars-themed addition to Frontierland. Frontierland Kiosk Construction All three permits contract the Disney-owned Buena … Read more
During the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, crews are now repainting wood-style columns on the resort’s exterior. Wilderness Lodge Refurbishment Two columns on a wing of guest rooms are now a pale color. It looks like they have been stripped of their old paint and/or painted with primer. The backs of the columns were … Read more
The Star Wars Yoda stainless steel tumbler is back at Disneyland. It debuted during Season of the Force 2025. At the time, it was $27.99. It’s now $2 more expensive. Yoda Stainless Steel Tumbler – $29.99 The tumbler can be found at Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland. Yoda is prominently featured on one side of the … Read more
More tall posts for a new perimeter fence have been installed around the site of a new Coco attraction at Disney California Adventure. Last week, we reported on the first several posts being installed along Disneyland Drive. New Disney California Adventure Perimeter Fence The Coco ride is going right behind Incredicoaster, with the entrance between … Read more
Air Force veteran and Associate Project Manager Rosa led the recent refresh work of the Norway pavilion in EPCOT. Disney’s Facility Asset Management Rosa served for 24 years in the United States Air Force. She joined Disney as part of their “Heroes Work Here” veteran hiring initiative. She found Disney’s Facility Asset Management department the … Read more
Disneyland Resort has filed a permit that reveals the future of the long-abandoned The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror FastPass distribution area in Disney California Adventure. In January, construction walls went up around the structure. According to the permit, it will be officially converted into an outdoor eating area: DCA – Avenger’s Campus/BLDG #749 – … Read more
A teaser posted by runDisney has revealed the theme for the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2027 “One of our fine feathered friends thinks race weekend is all about him,” reads text in the video, alongside white feathers and silhouettes of an angry Donald. The Walt Disney World Marathon … Read more
Director Steven Soderbergh again addressed The Hunt for Ben Solo, an unmade Star Wars spin-off he developed with Adam Driver that Disney didn’t greenlight. Driver first revealed the axed film last October, leading to a viral campaign demanding it be saved. Steven Soderbergh Talks The Hunt for Ben Solo At the time, Soderbergh said, “I … Read more
Disney shared a video preview of various menu items coming to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, including new items. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food Preview Returning from 2023 is the Blackened Fish Slider at the Florida Fresh booth. This is served with fried green tomato and Cajun rémoulade on a … Read more
