The Walt Disney Company has delayed their plan to move Walt Disney Imagineering, consumer products, and other departments to Lake Nona until mid-2026. The move was previously planned to be completed next year, 2023. This announcement came at an all-hands-on-deck meeting today. Some employees were already searching for homes and are understandably upset about the … Read more
Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris opens on July 20, and a first look at the new, and heavily touted, Iron Man audio-animatronic has surfaced. The animatronic is in the queue for Avengers Assemble: Flight Force, which replaces the former Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster avec Aerosmith. The figure acts as a short … Read more
The Bacon of Doom and Temple of Bacon have both returned to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs. Bacon of Doom – $32 Thick-cut Applewood-smoked Bacon dipped in Ganachery Milk Chocolate and Chipotle Ganache served with a shareable smoked cocktail Jock’s Old Fashioned. Featuring Disney Select Barrel Knob Creek, Cointreau Liqueur, Simple Syrup, and … Read more
The Darth Sidious legacy lightsaber hilt is now available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Disney announced this hilt at Star Wars Celebration last month. This is the first legacy lightsaber hilt to be rechargeable. Darth Sidious Legacy Lightsaber Hilt – $159.99 This hilt is mainly silver, with long … Read more
We have our first look at the Peter Pan’s Flight series of Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction, thanks to usshoppingsos on Instagram. This is series 6 out of 12, and will join the most recent release, the “it’s a small world” series which just arrived at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Mickey Mouse: The … Read more
If you can’t make it to Diagon Alley on a frequent basis, the next safest place to keep your money is in a Gringotts Bank bank which is now available for purchase at Universal Orlando Resort. Gringotts Bank – $40 The bank is made of a rubbery plastic material, so it’s safe for a kid’s … Read more
The Walt Disney Archives will be hosting an exhibit about the 100-year history of The Walt Disney Company at this year’s D23 Expo, as well as panels, presentations, and an exhibit focused on Walt Disney’s airplane. The chronological Step in Time exhibit will showcase Walt Disney Archives assets with immersive, themed environments from various Disney … Read more
Disneytown and Shanghai Disneyland Hotel at Shanghai Disney Resort will reopen on June 16, 2022. It was previously announced that Wishing Star Park, Blue Sky Boulevard, and World of Disney Store would reopen on June 10. Stores, restaurants, and the hotel will operate at a limited capacity and offer select services. Restaurants will feature grab-and-go … Read more
A new Annual Passholder ’71 Country Bear Jamboree pin has arrived at Walt Disney World, as part of a collection started with the Liberty Belle riverboat pin released earlier this year. We also found new “Lightyear” and “Lilo & Stitch” 20th anniversary pins, plus the Father’s Day 2022 and summer 2022 pins. Limited Edition Passholder … Read more
Following the controversy surrounding Disney and Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill — including Pixar employees speaking out about the company censoring LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships — a same-sex kiss was added back into Pixar’s “Lightyear.” As a result, Disney does not have permission to show “Lightyear” in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian countries, Reuters reports. … Read more
A new limited edition MagicBand featuring Orange Bird has arrived at Walt Disney World for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. We didn’t find it at EPCOT, but instead at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition Orange Bird MagicBand – $39.99 The MagicBand comes in a light blue box with Orange … Read more
Demolition has begun on the building that once housed Spirit of Aloha at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. While we previously saw the surfboard sign and thatched roof removed, this is the first destruction we have seen of the actual building. From the Monorail this morning, we could see that a significant portion of the building … Read more
Stock for The Walt Disney Company has dropped below $100 for the first time since March 2020, when it dropped to $85.98 immediately after Disney Parks closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stock price dropped to $100 in late May. As of 9:36 a.m. today, June 14, the stock price was $95.51. Disney’s stock … Read more
A new souvenir cup featuring Orange Bird is now available at the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. Orange Bird Souvenir Cup – $10.99 The cup includes a drink, but our slushy wasn’t put inside the cup. That way, you can take your souvenir home clean if you prefer. The reusable souvenir cup is transparent, … Read more
Adventures by Disney has announced Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure, a new itinerary that visits every Disney theme park. The trip starts at $109,995 and is recommended for ages 14 and up. At minimum, guests must be 12 years old. It will be available to only 75 fans. Here is … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has released their full guide to special Father’s Day dishes and snacks available this year. EPCOT Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available June 19, Mobile Order available) All-American Dad Platter: Memphis dry-rub ribs, sliced Texas beef brisket, North Carolina chopped smoked pork butt, garlic toast, and choice of side (New) Le … Read more