In Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found several new shirts featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and “Alice in Wonderland.” “Alice in Wonderland” Long-sleeve Shirt – $44.99 The blue and white tie-dye shirt features the Cheshire Cat perched atop a mushroom on the front, along with the phrase, “Welcome to Wonderland.” Mushrooms and flowers … Read more
To celebrate 50 years of Walt Disney World, Disney has added several photo opportunities at the Magic Kingdom with prop versions of the vintage tickets guests once used to enter the park and ride attractions. In the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, guests can find a PhotoPass photographer with this main gate ticket. One … Read more
As we reported with the return of Kora Tinga Tinga to Harambe, live music is returning to the streets of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests in the park’s Asia area can now hear live music, too. The sounds of a live sitar can once again be heard. Chakranadi performs across from “Feathered Friends in Flight!” Chakranadi … Read more
From merchandise and food specials to decorations and statues, there has been no shortage of festive offerings to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Now The Ganachery at Disney Springs is getting in on the fun, offering Annual Passholders a new chocolate. AP Exclusive Chocolate Square — $3 (not AP Discount eligible) Passion … Read more
Actress Dorothy Steel, who played an elder of the Merchant Tribe of Wakanda in “Black Panther,” has passed away, according to WSBTV Atlanta. She was 95. Steel, who auditioned for a role in the 2018 film and was cast just an hour later, was brought back for the sequel which is filming now. She was … Read more
With Halloween only two weeks away, there’s still time to celebrate the season. Disneyland Resort has new Halloween-themed sweatpants and phone cases for anyone looking for more ways to get spooky. Halloween Sweatpants – $44.99 These pants are black, with slanted plaid stripes near the ankle. A little Mickey pumpkin accentuates the front pocket area. … Read more
While little work has been visible, the refurbishment of World of Color is ongoing at Disney California Adventure. Paradise Bay remains completely drained, with the fountains and show elements exposed for refurbishment. A white tent has been erected towards the back of the site. The tent may protect equipment during refurbishment. It could possibly be … Read more
Plaza Restaurant on Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom is getting in on the 50th anniversary festivities with a few new items, so we grabbed a reservation to try all of the new offerings. The Celebration Menu lists the new offerings, including the EARidescent Sip-A-Bration that is available at most restaurants. Marceline Mudslide – … Read more
A new digital register queue system has come to World of Disney in Disney Springs. The system makes it easier for guests to proceed to the next available register. In addition, the Mobile Checkout area has expanded. As before, guests queue in a switchback leading to the registers. At the end of the central queue, … Read more
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests looking to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World can get a new Firefly Appletini. The appletini is available at Restaurantosaurus Lounge in DinoLand U.S.A. Firefly Appletini – $16 Stolichnaya Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Liqueur, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice, served with a glow cube This drink is small … Read more
UPDATE: Genie+ will be renamed Lightning Lane Multi Pass and advance selections will become available on July 24, 2024. Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane are the paid programs replacing FastPass+. They made their debut at Walt Disney World Resort on October 19, 2021. This is our guide to the Walt Disney World service. Read our … Read more
Harveys is known for making much sought-after bags and accessories out of seatbelts, printed in some fantastic Disney designs. And now, they’re about to release a set of fold wallets that are to die for. Your cadaverous pallor betrays an aura of avarice, almost as though you just can’t wait to get your hands on … Read more
UPDATE: Individual Lightning Lane will be rebranded Lightning Lane Single Pass and allow advance selections beginning on July 24, 2024. Disney Genie and the new Lightning Lane program are coming to Walt Disney World on October 19, and we’ve got a full guide to the new Individual Lightning Lane program. What is Individual Lightning Lane? Individual Lightning … Read more
With Nikon’s sponsorship ending at Photo Spots across Walt Disney World, we arrived at the Magic Kingdom today to find that their logo and information has finally been removed from the Town Square Theater in the Magic Kingdom. While “Presented by Nikon” was formerly at the bottom of the sign, that was replaced by a … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has two 50th anniversary engravable ID tag designs available in the machine outside Moana Mercantile. One design features the Partners Statue in front of Cinderella Castle. The other 50th anniversary design is the same Mickey Mouse design we got at a machine in EPCOT. The machine also includes a few Polynesian-inspired … Read more
Walt Disney World isn’t the only resort celebrating their past merchandise and designs this year! In April and May, Tokyo Disney Resort held an online referendum on merchandise designs to revive for the annual celebration of Mickey and Minnie’s birthday in November. The results were announced back in May, and have finally been revealed for … Read more