It’s May in the Magic Kingdom! Summer is here, as is the heat, and soon, also, the crowds. Let’s enjoy this minor lull in traffic and see what’s new in the park. The in-park smoking ban is now in full effect. I can finally visit a few of the quiet spots that I, as a … Read more
Disney has announced a huge slew of films for the next 7 (yeah, seven!) years. Earlier this year, Disney obtained 20th Century Fox and with it came a ton of new media content. Let’s break this down and see what we’ve got in store through 2027: Star Wars Following The Rise of Skywalker coming out this December, … Read more
With the recent launch of the new Dumbo Dooney & Bourke line around Walt Disney World, we also recently spotted an adorable new Steiff plush of Dumbo himself! Dumbo Steiff Collectable Plush – $74.99 The plush was found at Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom and retails for $74.99. This high price point isn’t uncommon … Read more
Springtime is in full swing at the Walt Disney World Resort, and with that comes new seasonal treats rolling into locations across property. On a recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I stopped by Creature Comforts to get one of those sweet (free!) venti cups of water, and ended up stumbling across this new Flamingo … Read more
Another beautiful day in the Magic Kingdom, another dreamy walk through the narrow, yet quaint Cinderella Castle walkway… Nope, denied. With the foundation for the expanded walkway already poured, Disney has officially closed off the old narrow pathway for construction. As you can see in the image above, the entire span of the walkway is … Read more
One of my favorite parts of the Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom is “Big Top Souvenirs”. It’s one of the larger gift shops in the park, but it’s also full of lots of fun snacks, like any good circus should be. In addition to cookies and candy apples, they also have a … Read more
In this new clip from “Aladdin”, Genie explains some of the rules of wish making to Aladdin and why it’s important to be careful with what you wish for. And check out the new poster below. “Aladdin” opens in theaters on May 24th. A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is … Read more
The stars and stripes have arrived at Walt Disney World, so summer can’t be far away. All-new apparel has debuted at Mouse Gear at Epcot and it’s perfect for celebrating the red, white and blue! Patriotic Minnie Ears – $27.99 The Patriotic Minnie Ears are now available. The stars and stripes are sequins that shine … Read more
It appears Disney wants to make sure they include the whole family in on the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fun with this latest video giving an inside look at the land. In the video, we get a glimpse of a never-before-seen First Order Probe Droid stationed in the land, a closer look at Strono Tuggs’ … Read more
By now, you’ve heard about what fans are calling the Spider-Man version of Toy Story Midway Mania coming to Disney Parks, but some leaked concept art and model pictures of the original plans for the Disneyland Paris project point to something grander that almost happened. The art above shows a portion of Walt Disney Studios … Read more
Disney has just announced some new features for the Play Disney Parks app in-park games available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Next time you’re in line for Toy Story Mania!, make sure you check out Stinky Pete the Prospector! The Play Disney Parks app allows guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort to … Read more
Just the other day, we showed you the first pictures of the coaster track supports that have been installed for the upcoming Tron roller coaster at Magic Kingdom. Yesterday, we took a trip out to the site to get a better view. A bit has changed since our last update. Standing on top of the … Read more
If you’re a Disney parks fan and a bit of a bookworm, it’s highly likely you know Jeff Kurtti – author of such fan favorite Disney books as Since the World Began, The Art of Disneyland, Imagineering Legends, and 27 other Disney titles! But his writing is just the tip of the iceberg. Jeff sits … Read more
A recent permit filing with the State of Florida has revealed the general outline of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Resort, including bungalows, and the changes that will be coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. We’ve outlined the buildings in green. The large building in the center will be the main building, which … Read more
Connoisseurs of Mexican baked goods, behold! A new sweet Minnie Ear creation has rolled its way into Walt Disney World, and we expect it to arrive at Disneyland Parks any segundo now. We got a sneak peek at the new Americana Minnie Ears just in time for 4th of July, but these ears truly take … Read more
America, America! New Minnie ears for thee! Check out the latest Minnie Ear headbands to hit the shelves at Epcot! These Americana Minnie Ears salute the red, white, and blue in sparkly Disney style. The ears feature a blue satin base with red velvet lining, as well as a blue satin ear with contrasting silver … Read more