The Nursery in The Seas with Nemo & Friends has some new tenants: seadragons, who have arrived to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EPCOT pavilion. Seadragons in EPCOT Recent guests to the Nursery in SeaBase Aquarium have been greeted with curtains in one section. The sign read: Pardon Our Plankton This exhibit is temporarily … Read more
During our latest visit to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed some major expansion to the framework of the upcoming Encanto ride. Encanto Ride Building Progress Construction on the new Pueblo Esperanza of Disney’s Animal Kingdom appears to be moving along at a steady pace. During our latest visit to the park, we noticed the … Read more
From breaking news, to what’s going on in and out of the Parks, see what everyone’s talking about this week! We’ve pulled together the top news and videos from the last seven days to make sure you haven’t missed any of this week’s most seen stories. The Top 10 Stories of the Week Here’s your … Read more
The Lunar New Year festival food is often some of the best at Disney California Adventure. Does the Year of the Horse surpass previous festivals for its new offerings? Bamboo Blessings Five-Spice Popcorn Chicken – $9.50 With sweet chile-garlic sauce (Sip and Savor Pass Eligible) This was delicious. Flavor-wise, it was stellar! The chicken has medium … Read more
Toy company Mattel is progressing with plans to build a major new indoor water park in Central Florida under its Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark concept, following an announcement in November that Orlando would be one of the first locations for the branded parks. Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark Location in Orlando Mattel announced back in November … Read more
Guests and visitors to Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World can pick up a new pair of tropical Minnie ears exclusive to the resort. Caribbean Beach Resort Minnie Ears –$36.99 These new Minnie Mouse ears feature a tropical, island-inspired design with a cohesive floral theme, an apt style for Walt Disney World’s Caribbean Beach … Read more
Closure for Haunted Mansion Holiday – and a return date for the regular Haunted Mansion – have been posted to the Disneyland website.
Walt Disney World has a new series of open edition pins featuring Winnie the Pooh and his pals. The release of these pins coincides with the 60th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. Rabbit & Piglet Pin – $19.99 This pin-on-pin design features Rabbit pushing a cart full of carrots and Piglet. … Read more
Chef Gordon Ramsay posed for a photo with Mickey Mouse and Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum during a visit to promote his upcoming Downtown Disney restaurant. Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, California, is set to expand its culinary offerings with “Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby”, an all-new British-themed gastropub. The concept, as detailed by … Read more
Disney’s planned attainable housing community in Central Florida has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the approval of a key environmental permit. The South Florida Water Management District granted an Individual Environmental Resource Permit on January 23, 2026, authorizing stormwater management and drainage work for the development along Hartzog Road in southwest Orange County. The … Read more
Start your day off right with a new Grumpy mug or stay calm with a Mickey Mouse patina-style mug, both from Walt Disney World. Grumpy Mug – $19.99 This glossy stoneware mug resembles a tree trunk. On one side, Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is pictured marching with a frown. On the … Read more
The Disney Skyliner transportation system at Walt Disney World Resort will temporarily close for refurbishment very soon. Skyliner Refurbishment The Skyliner will close for a routine maintenance refurbishment starting this Sunday, January 25. The closure will run from January 25-31, 2026. During the closure, guests are encouraged to utilize Disney’s complimentary bus service. And, although it is … Read more
Three of Taylor Swift’s costumes from The Eras Tour have been removed from their display at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. Taylor Swift Hollywood Studios Exhibit Removed Walt Disney World has concluded its limited-time Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, removing the display from the Walt Disney Presents museum area as … Read more
As spring comes to Walt Disney World Resort, so too does the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Upon its return, Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 is here too. This performance series brings dozens of beloved bands nightly to the America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT. Garden Rocks 2026 and the festival are both included with … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has a new Hello Kitty & Friends merchandise collection. It’s available in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Apparel Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt – $45 This white long sleeve shirt for adults has several Sanrio characters on the front of the shirt, along with “Hello Kitty and Friends” and “Universal Studios” in … Read more
Disney World and Universal Orlando laundry company no longer taking international cards, Charlotte La Bouff meet and greet character makes Disneyland debut during Sweethearts’ Nite, and the full list with prices of all the Lunar New Year 2026 merchandise — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 23, 2026. WDW News … Read more