Over 140 new Epic Universe merchandises items are now available, Disney shared a look inside the Wonderful World of Sweets at Downtown Disney, and Disney Cruise Line announced a gratuities price increase — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
Scott “Scooter” Burroughs has returned to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with some new and returning favorite mid-century modern art pieces. Burroughs’s booth is labeled simply using his nickname, Scooter. This year, his tent is located near the Germany Pavilion in World Showcase. Scooter worked at Walt Disney Feature Animation in Florida … Read more
Several new Mousewares items including a new Orange Bird fruit peeler and a Mickey pancake mold have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the new items at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom Park and World of Disney in Disney Springs. Orange Bird Peeler – $14.99 This plastic fruit peeler has a handle shaped like … Read more
Former Disney background artist William Silvers has returned once more to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with new art featuring animated characters. William Silvers Art Silvers’s booth is located on the walkway near the Mexico pavilion this year. William Silvers served as a background artist on a number of Walt Disney Animation Studios … Read more
Universal Stella Nova Resort, the first of three hotels located around Epic Universe, opened on January 21, 2025. Check out the resort and its amenities in a photo tour below. Map Entrance The exterior of Stella Nova, and its sister Terra Luna, is covered in colorful reflective tiles. These evoke space and galaxies. The resort’s … Read more
One of the new Disney EAResistibles vinyl mouse ear hat collectibles is now available for purchase online at the Disney Store. The newest set of Disney collectibles, called Disney EAResistibles, are small 3D vinyl figures shaped like the classic Mouse Ear hats. We previously spotted a Sorcerer Mickey figure in Magic Kingdom and a Cinderella … Read more
After previously being spotted in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the new fluffy blue Loungefly backpack has made its way to the Emporium in Disneyland Park and online at the Disney Store. Minnie Mouse Plush Loungefly Mini Backpack – $100 Unlike many other Loungefly-branded mini backpacks, this new bag is covered entirely with fluffy textured material. The … Read more
Disneyland Resort has a new Stitch Loungefly mini backpack featuring the little blue alien and Lilo’s doll, Scrump. Stitch Loungefly Mini Backpack – $80 Various shades of blue create waves in the background across the bag. The foreground pattern includes Stitch, Scrump, and tropical flowers. The bag’s trim is coral pink. A dark blue metal … Read more
All new Disneyland-branded merchandise has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. We first discovered the merchandise at World of Disney in Downtown Disney. Disneyland Leggings – $64.99 The leggings are blue and have a white Mickey head outline on the pocket. The side of the legging has the Disneyland Resort logo in white text. Disneyland Tumbler … Read more
Shawn Levy has been developing a new “Star Wars” film and may be looking to Ryan Gosling to fill its lead role. Shawn Levy’s New ‘Star Wars’ Film According to a recent article from The Hollywood Reporter, Levy’s new “star Wars film is in development and he’s interested in having Ryan Gosling to star in … Read more
Disney Live Entertainment shared a sneek peek at more of the new puppets debuting in “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure.” ‘The Little Mermaid’ Puppets Disney previously shared photos of Max and a neon turtle puppet. They confirmed the show will have all new puppets. The new pictures include a life-size pink bird. It looks … Read more
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the Lunar New Year Festival, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. Let’s ring in the Year of the Snake by celebrating at the 2025 Lunar New … Read more
Facade work continues at the former Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in Frontierland as it’s transformed into the upcoming Disney Vacation Club Lounge. Disney Vacation Club Lounge Construction The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade was an opening day attraction at the park and closed permanently on June 23, 2024, to make way for the new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) … Read more
The new Disney Wonderful World of Sweets opens at Downtown Disney District today (January 22, 2025) at 3 p.m. PT. Before the official opening, Disney Eats shared a look inside the shop. Disney Wonderful World of Sweets Construction walls came down and we got to see the shop’s exterior earlier this month. The façade has … Read more
Artist Dave Avanzino has returned to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with several new parks-inspired pieces, including new wood prints and paper sculptures. Dave Avanzino Art Dave Avanzino’s booth is located in a new area near the Italy Pavilion this year. He will be present at the festival on several days to … Read more
The My Disney Experience (Walt Disney World) and Disneyland apps have updated to version 8.6 with improved navigation in the map views. Disney Apps Update Now when viewing the map in either app, filter options are listed across the top, instead of only being visible after clicking on a menu arrow. The options in the … Read more