The water wheel at the Swiss Family Treehouse in Magic Kingdom has returned to full operation. Swiss Family Treehouse Water Wheel The Swiss Family Treehouse closed for refurbishment in November. It later partially reopened, but the refurbishment didn’t wrap up until May. When all the scaffolding came down last month, the water wheel was spinning. … Read more
A new commemorative button set will be available exclusively for Magic Key holders during Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2025. Pride Nite Magic Key Button Set First revealed on Instagram, this set includes one large button and two smaller buttons, attached to a dark blue backing card with hearts in rainbow colors and the event … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new Soarin’ Around the World magnet featuring Mickey Mouse. “Travel the World” Soarin’ Magnet – $14.99 The magnet resembles pilot wings. A colorful globe design in the center reads, “Travel the World.” Silhouettes of various locations featured on Soarin’ Around the World are pictured on the globe. The Soarin’ logo … Read more
Following today’s announcement (aptly on Friday the 13th) of the “JASON UN1V3RSE” haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 34, new merchandise is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. JASON UN1V3RSE Merchandise for Halloween Horror Nights 34 The merchandise can be found inside Five and Dime in Universal Studios Florida, marked by the A-frame sign … Read more
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room will reopen just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend at Disneyland. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Reopening The Enchanted Tiki Room has been closed for refurbishment since early May. According to the attraction’s webpage, it will reopen on July 3, 2025, and operate from park open to park … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has new shoulder plush inspired by the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, and Thing 2. Universal has previously offered shoulder plush made by a different company, but these are Universal Studios-branded. We saw them at the Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios Florida. They would also likely be available in Seuss … Read more
There’s now a crane towering over the Tropical Americas construction site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Crane The crane is near the back of the site, beyond the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift shop. Most of the fencing and walls that created the edge of DinoLand U.S.A. have been demolished, and the … Read more
Crews have returned two freshly refurbished themed carts to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — the first large props to return to the Magic Kingdom attraction during its refurbishment. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbished Carts The first cart is among the rocks in front of the ride’s queue building. It’s near some brown tarps, where several props … Read more
A new embroidered canvas Loungefly backpack at Walt Disney World features Mickey and Minnie balloons. We found the bag at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Mickey & Minnie Balloons Loungefly Backpack – $80 The bag is made of red fabric with a red Disney Parks | Loungefly label plate on the front. It has a small … Read more
Ron Clements, co-director of classic Disney animated films including “The Little Mermaid,” “Hercules,” “Aladdin,” and “Moana,” has come out of retirement and is returning to Walt Disney Animation Studios… but not to direct. Ron Clements Returning to Disney Animation The news was shared at the Annecy Animation Festival on Friday morning in France, according to … Read more
The lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is being reimagined, with construction walls blocking various areas as crews demolish the old and construct the new. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Construction In our last construction update, we noted that the entire birdcage and its dais were gone, leaving behind a hole covered in white tarps. … Read more
Universal announced a “Friday the 13th” haunted house, dubbed “JASON UN1V3RSE,” will be at Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. JASON UN1V3RSE Haunted House JASON UN1V3RSE is the new name for the “Friday the 13th” franchise. But of course, Universal couldn’t resist announcing the house on Friday, June … Read more
Disney has removed the misspelled Ice Cold Hydraulics name from a Disney’s Hollywood Studios sign. Ice Cold Hydraulics Sign The Coca-Cola kiosk is no longer listed on this directional sign near Backlot Express. There’s now an empty rectangle at the bottom of the sign. The misspelled “Ice Cold Hydrolics” rectangle was halfway down the sign, … Read more
Ahead of the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at the cover art for an exclusive original Marvel comic for the ship. Amazing Adventures Comic for Disney Adventure Cruise Ship The first look was shared on the official Instagram account for Disney Cruise Line Singapore. The cover … Read more
Though Disney has not officially announced Disney Jollywood Nights will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year, they have posted two casting calls for the holiday event, confirming it’s coming back. Disney Jollywood Nights Casting Calls The two casting calls on the Disney Auditions website are for vocalists and dancers, with auditions due by 11:30 … Read more
Disney fans are calling out the company for seemingly making new Oogie Boogie Bash posters using AI, despite currently suing an AI company. AI Oogie Boogie Bash Posters The Disneyland Resort Magic Key pages shared the Oogie Boogie Bash posters on social media to coincide with the release of this year’s Halloween event details. On … Read more