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Jane Baer, an animator whose work spanned from Sleeping Beauty to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and beyond, has died at age 91. Jane Baer Baer passed away in her sleep on Monday at her home in Van Nuys. Baer was born Jane Shattuck on October 30, 1934, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She trained at the Cart … Read more
DisneyStore.com has a new Minnie Mouse polo shirt and Mickey Mouse half-zip pullover by Nike. Both are made with Dri-FIT technology that moves sweat away from the skin. Minnie Mouse Icon Dri-Fit Tour Polo Shirt by Nike Golf – $80 This slim-fit Minnie Mouse Victory Performance Polo by Nike Golf is light pink with an … Read more
Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland now has fake trees and a cloudy sky as it prepares for a new Bluey stage show. The theater closed in January and will reopen with the new show in late March. Fantasyland Theatre Construction In our last update, we noted themed blue walls had been installed around the theater. There … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort will soon sell bath bombs with mystery figures inside. Guests won’t know what character they got until they use the bath bomb. Mystery Figure Bath Bombs Each figure depicts Mickey or one of his friends in a Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea ride vehicle. According to @tdr_doria, the bath bombs will go … Read more
The next Disneyland Paris collector’s key will be based on Mr. Toad and Toad Hall Restaurant and will be released this week. Toad Hall Collector’s Key According to Laughing Place, the key will be released on Saturday, February 21. It will be a limited edition of 1949, in homage to the release year of The … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing a new pin book this week perfect for budding collectors. The book is designed to store both enamel pins and buttons. Tokyo Disney Pin Book – ¥3,800 The book has a white faux leather cover with a Mickey-shaped window looking in at the first page. Metallic gold lettering above the … Read more
A whole collection of Mickey and Minnie merchandise has joined the big face tote we found recently. The merch features Mickey and Minnie wearing berets and enjoying Paris. This collection is available in Souvenirs de France in the France pavilion. T-Shirt – $34.99 The red short-sleeved tee has a minimalist Eiffel Tower icon on the … Read more
The intersection of three holidays in the past few days has created an extra busy weekend for Walt Disney World. Valentine’s Day fell on Saturday, February 14; followed by Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 18; and Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 17. Many get Presidents’ Day off, and there are Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort released the menus for the Tokyo DisneySea 25th “Sparkling Jubilee” celebrating 25 years of the park. Menu items include snacks, meals, and novelties like a sparkling popcorn bucket. Mickey Macaron The Mickey-shaped macaron is two blue pastries with white chocolate cream in the center. It will be at the Sparkling Jubilee Wagon … Read more
Themed scrim depicting The Haunted Mansion has been installed outside the Magic Kingdom ride, but it does not completely replace the plain green scrim. The Haunted Mansion Themed Scrim As of this past weekend, the actual mansion was almost completely blocked from view by scrim and scaffolding. Just one section of themed scrim has been … Read more
Two months after it was installed and construction walls came down, the new snack kiosk in the Norway pavilion of EPCOT is finally open. Construction began in the area in early December 2025. Norway Pavilion Snack & Drinks Kiosk The kiosk replaces a beverage cart that used to sit in the space, which is near … Read more
New pins at Walt Disney World this week include another round of The Muppets Disney Park Day, anniversary pins for Raya and the Last Dragon and High School Musical, a Disney Visa Cardholder exclusive, and a Black History Month spotlight pin. This week’s “The Muppets Disney Park Day” pins celebrate Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Muppets … Read more
After we reported on significant dirt build-up in the Lightning Lane queue of Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, maintenance crews have cleaned up the queue. Slinky Dog Dash Queue Cleaned We noticed issues on these large Slinky Dog cards in the Lightning Lane queue, near the boarding area. There were brown spots all … Read more
Crews are repaving Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and preparing to install the giant Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat that will welcome guests to The Magic of Disney Animation. The courtyard is being reimagined into The Walt Disney Studios, inspired by the real studio lot in Burbank, California. Animation Courtyard Construction These aerial photos come courtesy … Read more
Magic Key holders can pick up a special Anaheim Ducks coozie on Anaheim Ducks Day 2026 at Disney California Adventure. The special event date is February 22. Magic Key Exclusive Anaheim Ducks Coozie The free drink holder, revealed on the Magic Key Instagram page, is bright orange with a Ducks Day Hollywoodland graphic on one … Read more
Frozen: A Musical Invitation at Disneyland Paris will close permanently with the opening of World of Frozen. Frozen: A Musical Invitation Closing Date The Disneyland Paris website states: Frozen: a Musical Invitation will end on 1 April 2026, but you can still see Elsa and Anna in World of Frozen from 29 March 2026 in Disney Adventure … Read more
