Disney Parks composer George Wilkins passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 90. Tammy Tuckey, host of “The Tammy Tuckey Show” who interviewed and befriended Wilkins, shared the news on X. Wilkins started his music career in the 1950s as a backup vocalist and arranger for Patti Page. He co-founded The Doodletown … Read more
The Shades of Green sign was demolished during ongoing Disney World roadwork, Imagineers gave an animator who worked on “The Lion King” a look at the upcoming land for Disneyland Paris, and more of Disney’s Animal Kingdom has dressed up for the holidays — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, November … Read more
Vanellope Von Schweetz takes center stage for the next Disney Pal-Palooza event at Tokyo Disney Resort: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World. Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World will run from January 15 through March 26, 2025. Vanellope from “Wreck-It Ralph” will reimagine Tokyo Disneyland as a world of sweets. This … Read more
The Country Bear holiday special, “Jingle Bell Jamboree,” returned to Tokyo Disneyland this month after a 5-year absence. Country Bear Jingle Bell Jamboree The Country Bear Jingle Bell Jamboree is a “fun-filled revue as the Country Bear Band presents a selection of cheerful winter songs to ring in the Christmas season.” It runs from November … Read more
Disney Christmas 2024 has begun at Tokyo Disney Resort. Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, and the Disney Resort Line are now decorated for the season with banners, trees, and more. Tokyo Disneyland Christmas Decorations The Mickey Mouse flowerbed at the Tokyo Disneyland entrance now wears a floral Santa hat. Christmas banners frame the entrance to the … Read more
Celebrate Navidad at Disney California Adventure with the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party featuring Mickey, Minnie, and the Three Caballeros. After previously being performed every day of the holiday season, the street party will only be performed on Saturdays and Sundays this year. Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party The official description for Disney ¡Viva Navidad! … Read more
The popular Peanut Butter-Marshmallow Churro has returned to Disney California Adventure for the Festival of Holidays. The churro is available at Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street and the Churro Cart near the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. Menu Food: Menu Items Peanut Butter-Marshmallow Churro – $7.50 topped with marshmallow crème, peanut butter sauce, and chocolate … Read more
Soon, Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris will officially become Disney Adventure World as part of a years-long transformation. The updates include an Adventure Bay, World of Frozen, and “Lion King” expansion — the latter of which Imagineers showed to the animator responsible for Scar. Scar Animator Visits Imagineering Disney Legend Andreas Deja recently … Read more
With just a few weeks to go before Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens to guests, crews are working quickly to complete final touches. DVC Island Tower Construction The staging area in the parking lot of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort hasn’t changed much. There are large storage containers … Read more
If you’re looking for a classic Christmas treat, Harbour Galley at Disneyland is serving fresh gingerbread cookies for the holiday season. Harbour Galley Harbour Galley is located in New Orleans Square near the bridge to Bayou Country. Menu Food: Menu Items *NEW* Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket with Gingerbread Cookies – $39.99 includes a … Read more
Disney California Adventure is celebrating with a line of Festival of Holidays merchandise exclusive to the 2024 event. The merchandise is available at Elias & Co. and Festival Gifts. Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The top portion of the Spirit Jersey is plain white, while the bottom two thirds features an all-over pattern against a white … Read more
Last year’s Magic Key-exclusive holiday travel tumbler has returned to Disneyland Resort for the 2024 holiday season. Magic Key Travel Tumbler – $27.99 includes choice of Fountain Beverage at time of purchase The travel tumbler is stainless steel. It’s a sparkling teal color and features Mickey and Minnie exchanging gifts. They wear red Santa and … Read more
More holiday décor is up in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the celebratory season officially gets started at Walt Disney World. We previously shared a first look at Merry Menagerie and Diwali decorations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Holiday Decorations There are garlands throughout the park’s Africa area. The garland is made of twine and nets, with natural … Read more
The Shades of Green sign at Walt Disney World Resort has been demolished. The sign was located on the corner of Floridian Way and W Magnolia Palm Drive, where there has been ongoing construction for several years as part of road expansions. Shades of Green Sign Demolished Shades of Green is located across Floridian Way from Disney’s … Read more
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Christmas tree has been installed in the resort lobby for the 2024 holiday season. Grand Floridian Christmas Tree The Christmas tree is nearly four stories tall. It’s in the center of the lobby, between the birdcage and the elevator. The lobby’s grand piano has been moved to the side, … Read more
With the opening of Wicked: The Experience at Universal Studios Florida comes even more “Wicked” merchandise. We already shared some “Wicked” merch from the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. In both the experience and the Universal Studios Store, guests can find “Wicked” apparel, accessories, housewares, and more. Wicked Logo Merchandise Glinda & Elphaba Wicked Merchandise … Read more