New Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary hotel offers for this summer are now open for booking. Disneyland 70th Celebration Hotel Offers Guests can save up to 20% on select Disneyland Resort hotel rooms on Sunday through Thursday nights from May 16 to August 14. This offer is valid on standard and premium room types at Disney’s … Read more
Construction walls block another stretch of the Emporium’s interior near Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom. Emporium Refurbishment The back half of the room closest to Casey’s Corner was blocked by walls in January. When those walls came down, the flooring had been replaced, the ceiling raised, and some merchandise displays removed, creating more space. The … Read more
Anika Noni Rose, the voice behind Princess Tiana, has released a statement about Disney cancelling the “Tiana” Disney+ series. Anika Noni Rose Comments on ‘Tiana’ Cancellation “I too am deeply disappointed that the continuation of Tiana’s journey in series form has been cut short,” Rose wrote in an Instagram post. “The series was a long … Read more
A plush collection from Disney Store Japan is now available online at the U.S. Disney Store, featuring various characters sleeping soundly. Dumbo Plush – $39.99 This Dumbo plush appears to be soundly asleep. He’s reminiscent of the sleepy plush that can be found in the Disney parks. He’s greyish blue in color, with his inner … Read more
More weather-proofing has been installed on the new Test Track overhang in EPCOT as the attraction is reimagined. Test Track Construction The new Test Track sign still hasn’t been installed in front of the attraction. The old sign was completely removed last November. Imagineering filed a permit for new signage in January, but that could … Read more
A new Figment PEZ dispenser has arrived at Walt Disney World. We first found the item for sale in ImageWorks at EPCOT. Figment PEZ Dispenser – $3.49 The top of the PEZ dispenser features Figment, the fan-favorite purple dragon from the attraction, Journey Into Imagination with Figment. The item comes with three packages of flavored … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort team members can bring their families to Epic Universe previews later this month. Epic Universe Team Member Family Previews Universal announced reservations for Team Member Family Preview days will open on Wednesday, March 12, at 8:30 a.m. The family preview days will be from March 17 – 25, and 29 – 31. … Read more
Construction work is still underway at Tortuga Tavern as Disney works to replace the flooring of the quick-service restaurant. Tortuga Tavern Construction During our last update, we reported on the flooring being removed from the last remaining section of Tortuga Tavern. There was also a section of new flooring that had been covered with a … Read more
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags for the first time ever this spring. Southwest Charging for Bags Free checked bags will officially go away for tickets purchased on or after May 28. However, customers in the top fare class will not have to pay for bags. Frequent flyers with the A-List Preferred statues … Read more
The Dapper Dans are all dressed up in pastel colors for the spring season at Magic Kingdom. Dapper Dans The Dapper Dans are decked out in striped long-sleeve button-down shirts with checkered pastel pink button-down vests on top. A blue pocket square is in their left pocket. They wear slightly darker blue armbands that match … Read more
Disney+ has set the date for when subscribers will be able to stream “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the prequel to the 2019 remake. ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets Disney+ Debut Date According to Variety, the live-action film will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning on March 26. Despite the movie opening to a … Read more
Universal filed a trademark for the name “Universal Mega Movie Summer” for use at theme parks. Universal Mega Movie Summer Universal filed the trademark on March 7, 2025. It covers these offerings: Amusement park, theme park, and water park services; Entertainment services in the nature of amusement park, theme park, and water park attractions, namely, … Read more
Figaro fans can now order a Loungefly mini backpack and ear headband inspired by the cat from “Pinocchio.” This is the third set of pastel fuzzy Loungefly products of 2025, following Winnie the Pooh and Cheshire Cat items. Figaro is a black and white cat who first appeared as Geppetto’s pet in “Pinocchio” (1940). Disney … Read more
Walt Disney World has lowered the down payment for their Annual Passholder Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program, but increased the monthly payment. Walt Disney World Annual Pass Payments Changed The Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program previously required a down payment of $205. Disney has lowered this price point to $99. To accommodate the reduced down … Read more
A new Walt Disney World Starbucks mug, and potentially more Disney Parks mugs, are coming out later this month. Walt Disney World Starbucks Mug The new Walt Disney World mug is pictured on the New Arrivals page of DisneyStore.com. It will be released online on March 31. The mug is white with a blue base, … Read more
The latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering” revealed the possible layout for one of the new “Cars” rides and previewed the ride vehicles for Raiponce Tangled Spin coming to Disneyland Paris – all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 10, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt … Read more