EPCOT took a step towards a more sustainable future recently, as the park is debuting a new cast member costume made partially from recycled plastic bottles. The seafoam green costume, worn by the Festivals Team, sports the new World Showcase icon, which has been featured, along with all the new and reimagined pavilion icons, in … Read more
A new Minnie Mouse ear headband has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found these red jeweled ears in Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure. Jeweled Minnie Ear Headband – $29.99 The ears are perfect for the fall or holiday season, but also work year-round. The bow is a shiny fabric of burnt red and orange … Read more
Guests at the Magic Kingdom will be able to send out 2021 and ring in 2022 in style, as park hours have been extended December 30th and 31st. On both days, the park will be open from 9 AM to 1 AM, an hour later than its previously scheduled midnight closing. This could be a … Read more
The Festival of Holidays is back at Disney California Adventure, and it’s brought with it a returning favorite at Lucky Fortune Cookery. The Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit has returned to the counter-service restaurant, having last appeared during the Lunar New Year festivities in early 2020. Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit — $6.49 Crispy bao … Read more
If you’re looking for stocking stuffers this Life Day, then these new “Star Wars” pins may be the perfect option. They’re now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found these pins and a pin lanyard set in Keystone Clothiers. All of them are open edition. Rey & BB-8 Pin Set – $17.99 Black Spire Outpost Pin … Read more
Walt Disney World has released a statement saying tickets will be unavailable for purchase on select dates during the upcoming holidays in order to manage attendance. As always, we remain very focused on providing a great Guest experience. As we continue to manage attendance using our theme park reservation system, certain tickets may be unavailable … Read more
Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is now scheduled to remain closed all day on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The park has closed several times this month due to cold weather and will also be closed tomorrow, November 23.
Even more Topolino merchandise has arrived at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT. This ever-growing collection features Topolino himself: Mickey Mouse. Mickey & Minnie Ornament – $24.99 This ornament depicts Mickey and Minnie enjoying a drive. The lights of their car actually light up. The front license plate reads “Italia.” The back license plate says “La Vita … Read more
We reported earlier that Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane were not mentioned at all during Destination D23 at Walt Disney World this weekend. We also noticed that trams weren’t mentioned. The parking lot transportation has been suspended since the parks reopened in July 2020. Cast Members have sometimes moved trams around but they mostly … Read more
A new series of holiday gift cards with pins are coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort tomorrow. The gift cards must be activated at $100. The limited edition pins are included at no additional cost. The series will be widely available starting tomorrow, but we got them first at Destination D23 this weekend. … Read more
Adult versions of these fuzzy sweaters are now available at Walt Disney World. Each sweater is a different cover and has an all-over print of one of Mickey’s friends or the “Star Wars” logo. We found them in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. “Star Wars” Sweater – $64.99 Mickey Mouse Sweater – $64.99 Minnie Mouse Sweater – $64.99 … Read more
Santa has dropped off some new holiday merchandise in Universal Orlando Resort. We found these items in the Universal Studios Store and Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Holiday Parade Tee – $28 This tee features a snow-covered Universal Studios Florida marquee and images from Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s. A tag in the … Read more
You can match your pet this holiday season thanks to this new DisneyTails Spirit Jersey available at Walt Disney World. It matches the green velour human Spirit Jersey we found previously. DisneyTails Velour Spirit Jersey – $39.99 The sweater is mostly velour, with jersey fabric over the shoulders. “Walt Disney World” is in sparkling silver … Read more
Destination D23 2021 just wrapped up at the Walt Disney World Resort, and while plenty of big announcements were made (such as the return of Fantasmic with a new scene), plenty of recent additions were touted as well. However, one big recent addition was left out of any mention at the fan event—the Disney Genie, … Read more
Christmas time is finally here, and every Disney park is in on the fun! Even the ones not owned or operated by the Walt Disney Company. That’s right, on our most recent visit to Tokyo Disneyland, we found that the spirit of the season has taken over, the halls are decked, and we’re excited! So … Read more
Four new meme-style shirts have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found this apparel in World Traveler at EPCOT. “Believe in Yourself” Tee – $24.99 This tee says “Believe in Yourself” and features one of the aliens from “Toy Story.” Grumpy “Mood” Tee – $24.99 This red shirt says “Mood” with Grumpy’s face in place of the … Read more