Disney Genie+ is being phased out next week, and flyers with information on how to use Disney’s new and upcoming Lightning Lane system have started to be distributed to guests staying at various Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. We found this flyer in our room while staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Lightning … Read more
A new Figment T-shirt is available at Walt Disney World. We spotted this new shirt for sale at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs. Figment T-Shirt – $25 for two or $29.99 each This charcoal grey T-shirt features Figment front and center sporting a stylized look. He can be seen standing above his own name, and … Read more
A new collection of merchandise inspired by “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” is now available in the attraction’s gift shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New Tower of Terror Merchandise Located on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tower Hotel Gifts can be found at the exit of the Tower of Terror attraction. Hollywood Tower … Read more
The tower lobby elevators in the queue for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood have had details restored to them from the attraction’s early years as the 30th anniversary approaches. Tower of Terror Restored Details Details depicting the aftermath of the lightning strike that struck the Hollywood Tower Hotel on October 31, … Read more
The Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland has closed for a major refurbishment, and it’s now been confirmed to receive a Country Bear Jamboree theme and new menu. The restaurant will now be known as the Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree and will feature music from the various iterations of the Country Bear Jamboree. The menu will … Read more
It was announced late Friday evening that a strike authorization has been approved for Cast Members represented by the “Disney Workers Rising” union organization. Disney Workers Rising Strike Authorization In a post on Instagram, Disney Workers Rising announced that 99% of cast members represented by the union voted ‘YES’ to an unfair labor practices strike … Read more
Disney and Ravensburger have announced that an exclusive collection of Lorcana cards will be available for purchase at 2024’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, as well as select theme parks and Disney store locations around the world. Exclusive Disney Lorcana TCG D23 Collection According to a report from Screen Rant, This unique set of … Read more
Global IT Outages Affect International Disney and Universal parks, a second night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party is sold out for most guests, and clips from National Geographic’s “EPCOT Becoming” documentary are being re-edited and released as a YouTube series — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, July 19, 2024. Walt … Read more
Disney Cruise Line is now offering a special BOO in the High Seas Halloween decor package that is available for purchase by guests until September 20, 2024. BOO in the High Seas -$99.99 This Package includes A Mickey and Friends Halloween blanket, Mickey Mouse double sided pillow, Stitch backpack, ghost and pumpkin felt decor, and … Read more
Disneyland Resort has two more Halloween T-shirts available a month ahead of Halloween Time, which officially runs from August 23 through October 31. We found both shirts at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. “Ghouls Night Out” T-Shirt – $29.99 This shirt is a faded green with “Ghouls Night Out” in dark blue letters … Read more
Construction walls have come down from the “it’s a small world” popcorn cart in Disneyland, revealing a new pavement style. Meanwhile, construction walls have gone up at Fantasyland Theater. “it’s a small world” Pavement The new pavement cuts jarringly into the old. It’s a grid of squares with a rocky texture. The old sidewalk is … Read more
A new Tower of Terror Bellhop Stitch plush is available at Tower Hotel Gifts, located at the exit of the titular attraction within Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Bellhop Stitch – $26.99 This plush features Stitch wearing an iconic Tower of Terror Bellhop hat. In his paws he holds a piece of brown and tan luggage with … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has announced that the CEO of Oracle, Safra Catz, will be leaving the company’s board of directors after having served for six years. Oracle CEO Leaves Disney’s Board No explanation has been provided by Disney or Catz as to why the CEO is stepping down. This reduces Disney’s board of directors … Read more
Two more lighting rigs are up at Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 33 and the first scare zone props have been installed. HHN Lighting Towers The two new lighting towers are located outside the entrance to Universal Studios Florida. They face the archway, so they will light the entrance and courtyard, giving the … Read more
Parts of National Geographic’s “EPCOT Becoming” documentary are being re-edited and released as a YouTube series featuring additional content. ‘EPCOT Becoming’ YouTube Series The “EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation” documentary goes behind the scenes of the years-long EPCOT reimagining. It first aired in April and became available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, … Read more
With five months to go until the opening of Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, the tower is getting new details. Island Tower Construction Scaffolding is gone from the retaining wall on the Monorail side of the Island Tower. The wall hasn’t been completely painted, but the remaining gray … Read more