The InSneider reports that the Muppet Studios Lot, which was originally Charlie Chaplin Studios, has been bought by the Church of Scientology. Church of Scientology Purchases Historic Muppet Studios Lot Over the summer, the Henson family revealed that it was in the process of selling the historic Jim Henson Company Lot. Now, rumors indicate that … Read more
Months after releasing at Disneyland Resort, the Mickey’s Toontown bubble maker has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found it at the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Kiosk in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mickey’s Toontown Bubble Maker – $39.99 The bubble maker is designed to look like a barrel with colorful cranks and gadgets coming out … Read more
Guests using the single rider line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will no longer skip the pre-show scenes. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Single Rider Line On today’s visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we discovered that changes have been made to the single rider line for Star Wars: … Read more
A new wave of Honor collection merchandise salutes veterans and active-duty members of the United States military. New Honor Collection Merchandise Last year, we reported on a collection of camouflage apparel and products honoring the US military. This year, the collection has expanded again. On a recent trip to The Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. … Read more
Animal rights activist Ric O’Barry has posted an open letter to Disney executives asking for a “proper retirement” for the dolphins set to be relocated from The Seas at EPCOT. Ric O’Barry Calls for Proper Retirement for Dolphins at The Seas The letter was shared as a blog post on the website of Dolphin Project, … Read more
Walt Disney World is now testing plastic reusable cups and mugs at counter service dining locations to potentially replace the current paper products in use. We spotted the new plastic items in use at Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Plastic Reusable Cups and Mugs at Satu’li Canteen Currently, there are two different sizes of … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced two anime IPs (intellectual properties) for its upcoming Universal Fan Fest Nights, happening in spring 2025. ‘One Piece’ and ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Coming to Universal Fan Fest Nights Universal shared on social media that fans will “set sail into the world of ‘One Piece’” during Universal Fan Fest Nights, with guests … Read more
The world-famous Jungle Cruise is set to reopen earlier than expected at Magic Kingdom, following a nearly two-month-long refurbishment. Jungle Cruise Reopening Early at Magic Kingdom According to the operating calendar on the Walt Disney World website, Jungle Cruise will now open ahead of schedule on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The ride was previously scheduled … Read more
Development of Disney’s “The Princess Diaries 3” has reached a new milestone, as Adele Lim of “Joy Ride” has signed on to direct. ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ Gets a Director Lim made her directorial debut in 2023 with “Joy Ride.” She was previously a writer on Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” and “Crazy Rich … Read more
“World of Color – ONE,” the nighttime spectacular performed on Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure, has set its reopening date following a six-week refurbishment. ‘World of Color – ONE’ Reopening Date The nighttime show originally went down for refurbishment on September 9, 2024. It was previously scheduled to return to normal operation on October … Read more
Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer Lanny Smoot has expressed the possibility of turning Rey’s “real” lightsaber from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser into a toy you can actually buy, according to a report from The Verge. Imagineer Wants Retractable Lightsaber to Be a Toy The “real” lightsaber was first revealed in 2021 with a teaser video … Read more
With the spooky season in full swing now that October has arrived, we found that select 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party merchandise is now available for day guests to purchase at Magic Kingdom. These items are normally exclusively available during the separately ticketed after-hours events. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise in Emporium All of the … Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters held a banner in front of Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom hours were extended for mid-October, and Main Street Confectionery debuted new physical menus at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 3, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
Disneyland has released a Haunted Mansion Christmas shirt this year, even though the standard version of The Haunted Mansion doesn’t operate during the holiday season. Haunted Mansion Christmas T-shirt – $29.99 We found the shirt in Emporium at Disneyland Park. It’s a black straight-cut T-shirt. The graphic on the front features an off-white sketch of … Read more
The Muppets Lab photo op is back at The Odyssey a month after it was removed from the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, but with a new barricade to keep guests from getting too close. Muppets Lab Photo Op When the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival began on August 29, 2024, … Read more
Installation of the new themed Adventureland pavement now extends to the Adventureland Breezeway Restrooms. Adventureland Pavement Update The photo above is from our last update a little over one week ago. At that time, the new pavement extended just beyond the Swiss Family Treehouse and was blocked off by ropes and stanchions. As of today, … Read more