According to Variety, Heather Hust Rivera, the senior vice president of communications at Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED), is exiting the company after nearly two decades. The moves come as returning CEO Bob Iger looks to restructure the company following the sudden removal of Bob Chapek. Chapek had himself reorganized Disney with the creation of DMED, with the aim … Read more
Today at the UBS Global TMT Conference in New York City, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell confirmed that Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s third theme park will be opened in the summer of 2025. During a question and answer session, Shell stated “We’re right on track. Literally right on track.” Although he didn’t say exactly when Epic … Read more
Just when you thought you might have one too many Disney model kits, along come the Haunted Mansion Model Kit. We found this at the World of Disney in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. As the Ghost Host says, “There is always room for one more.” Haunted Mansion Model Kit – $29.99 This … Read more
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, new entertainment offerings are coming to Disneyland Resort in January. Reportedly, the new Wondrous Journeys fireworks spectacular at Disneyland Park will feature a flyover from Baymax. Reddit user OFUTLAC posted a photo that appears to show a Baymax figure staged at Sleeping Beauty Castle. … Read more
Mention Disney Genie and Genie+ to most Disney fans and you’ll get a long dissertation on how much they hate the relatively new system. Now, a California-based theme park firm also has an issue with it as well; however, this is more legal in nature. On December 2, 2022, Agile Journey LLC filed a lawsuit … Read more
In October, we reported on the construction that had begun at the Hello Kitty Store at Universal Studios Florida. As reported, the store has reopened and will be re-themed in the near future. Last month, we stated that the shop was getting a new floor, as well as a little refreshing. The shop would retain … Read more
For die-hard Disney fans, incorporating Disney into the proposal or the wedding is a given. When it’s an engagement, many people will pop the question somewhere in the park – typically in front of the castle. Now you can get down on one knee and propose (or commemorate the occasion) with this Walt Disney World … Read more
13 new interactive wands have arrived right on schedule at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. One of the wand designs is exclusive to Florida, and the other Universal parks worldwide will have their own exclusives, too. All of the new designs are $63, just like the previous styles. As opposed … Read more
We recently headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check on the progress at the Toy Story-themed Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant. The new table service restaurant, which was announced in 2019, is located just past the Toy Story Land entrance and in between Slinky Dog Dash and Toy Story Mania attractions. Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant … Read more
Celebrate Christmas with new merchandise from a cart in Universal CityWalk Orlando. We found a new Earl the Squirrel throw pillow, plush a Grinch flannel and four new Grinch ornaments designed by Jim Shore. Earl the Squirrel Pillow – $45 Earl the Squirrel is pictured in a wreath with “Universal Studios” below him. Earl’s wearing … Read more
The Pixar Day at Sea cruises begin on January 7 with select Disney Cruise Line voyages, and more details are finally being released. Character Encounters Characters will abound during Pixar Day at Sea, including character greetings with some of your favorites from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “The Incredibles” and “Inside Out,” along … Read more
This past October, we reported that the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction at the Disneyland Resort would be closed for a three-day refurbishment the following month. However, starting on January 9, 2023, the attraction, located in Adventureland, will close for a lengthy refurbishment. Disney doesn’t give a reopening date only to say that it will return … Read more
Puss in Boots has taken over Schwab’s Pharmacy in Universal Studios Florida, turning the ice cream shop into the “Milk Bar” in honor of the new Puss in Boots film. This fun little overlay also brings 3 brand new specialty milkshakes, each themed to one of the characters from the film. We couldn’t wait to … Read more
“Magic mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” There’s a new line of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” merchandise available in the newly reopened Volkskunst. Grumpily Ever After Shirt – $36.99 This white shirt features Grumpy looking, well, grumpy. The back has a newly designed EPCOT Germany Pavilion logo. The new … Read more
Good morning from Magic Kingdom! As we were walking up to the park entrance, we spotted the Lilly Belle in the station. The Walter E. Disney has been seen testing on the tracks quite often but this is the first time we are seeing the Lily Belle out. There is an adorable new Big Feet … Read more
It came without ribbons, it came without tags (it does have one tag). It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Well of course it did, it’s a popcorn bucket. The mean one himself, Mr. Grinch, has shown up at Universal Studios Hollywood, and now you can take him home with you! Grinch Popcorn Bucket – … Read more