A few days ago, we reported that demolition had begun at the former La Brea Bakery in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Now it appears that work is continuing with much more of the building demolished. Demolition Update The building that once housed La Brea Bakery and then Earl of Sandwich is quickly … Read more
On Tuesday, Universal Orlando Resort announced Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift was coming to Universal Studios Florida. The coaster will replace Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which closed last summer. Construction already confirmed the new ride would be a roller coaster. Fast & Furious Coaster Construction Coaster construction is visible from CityWalk. A walkway is still … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has replaced the billboards that are hung at the entrance to CityWalk. New CityWalk Entrance Billboards The billboard can be viewed at the entrance of CityWalk, the main dining and shopping district at Universal Orlando Resort. The billboards are vibrantly colored and feature the logos of various restaurants and experiences in the … Read more
The previously teased 2026 Valentine’s Day popcorn bucket themed to Stitch and Angel is now available for purchase at Disneyland Resort. Stitch and Angel Valentine’s Day Popcorn Bucket – $26.99 Includes fries with purchase at Galactic Grill. The blue popcorn bucket is heart-shaped to resemble a chocolate heart box. The front of the bucket has … Read more
Walt Disney World revealed four new merchandise collections, with some items already available in the parks and some coming soon. Walt Disney World Storybook Collection The Walt Disney World Storybook Collection includes apparel and accessories. Disney shared pictures of a quarter-zip, t-shirt, jacket, and drawstring backpack. Vibrant retro-style artwork features dozens of Disney characters gathered … Read more
Four Universal Orlando Resort guests attacked an employee who refused to validate all of their parking tickets. Universal Orlando Guests Attack Team Member The incident took place at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. The four guests involved have been identified as Olivia Brito, Diorte Humberte, Amanda Brito, and Laura Alonso Carvalho. According to WESH 2, the … Read more
Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers at Disney Springs is closed to add stations for crystal wish keepers and silhouette portraits. Crystal Arts Refurbishment The store is closed until later this month. It will reopen on Saturday, January 31. A sign on the door says “Temporarily closed for a quick refresh. We will be back soon!” … Read more
Disney has announced the Disney+ premiere date for the new animated Star Wars show Maul – Shadow Lord and released the first trailer and poster. ‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ The animated Star Wars show was announced back in April 2025 during the 20th anniversary Lucasfilm Animation Panel at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan. Sam … Read more
Disney Vacation Club announced a set of five pins exclusive to DVC members aboard the Disney Destiny. Disney Destiny Pins The newest ship sailing in the Disney Cruise Line fleet includes areas relevant to each of the exclusive pins, as demonstrated in the DVC post. Each pin is black and white with a line drawing … Read more
This morning, all of the Oscar nominations for 2026 were released. Disney received a few award nominations for its releases from last year, including Zootopia 2, Elio, and Avatar: Fire and Ash. Best Animated Feature Disney received award nominations in two distinct categories this year. Both Pixar’s Elio and Zootopia 2 are up for Best … Read more
Bringing a rosy aesthetic to the world of ear headbands comes this Minnie Mouse-inspired pink pearled headband, now available at the Disney Store online. Minnie Mouse Pearled Ear Headband – $36.99 This new ear headband is made with pink faux leather. The pink aesthetic carries over to the pleated bow at the center of the … Read more
Weeks ahead of the final closures of Dinoland U.S.A., vertical construction is rapidly continuing in the future Pueblo Esperanza area of Animal Kingdom. Encanto Ride Construction Progress The most obvious construction in Pueblo Esperanza that guests see right away in the area is the vertical building of the future Encanto-themed attraction. This forthcoming attraction will … Read more
Plan your Lunar New Year visit to Disney California Adventure with the complimentary Celebration Guide. It was released one day early. Lunar New Year Celebration Guide The guide is red and gold with a “2026 Year of the Horse” design featuring Horace Horsecollar. The celebration dates are below. The Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year … Read more
The refurbished Garden View Lounge in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been revealed. Construction walls and curtains have mostly blocked the tea room from view for the past several months, but they are now gone. Refurbished Garden View Lounge Construction walls and scrim were briefly removed in December, but curtains went up … Read more
Refurbishment work continues on the Toy Story Mania entrance at Hollywood Studios in Disney World. The project appears to be nearing completion. Toy Story Mania Arch Refresh The archway at the entrance of Toy Story Mania is now missing the design. The entrance of this attraction has been under refurbishment since mid-December and was halfway … Read more
Crews have added more white framing to the new canopy in Avengers Campus, bringing it a little big closer to completion. The canopy will connect the new rides, Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab. Avengers Campus Construction In the past week, crews have added more framing to the front end of the canopy, filling … Read more