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PepsiCo’s Hugh F. Johnston Named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Filling Christine McCarthy’s Former Role

November 6, 2023

The Walt Disney Company has named Hugh F. Johnston as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 4, 2023. Disney Names New CFO Johnston is currently Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of PepsiCo, where he held multiple leadership positions over his 34-year career there. Johnston will report directly to Disney CEO … Read more

PHOTOS: Holiday ‘Universal Tribute Store and Post’ Facade Appears at Universal Studios Florida

November 6, 2023

Happy holidays from Universal Studios Florida! This year’s Holiday Tribute Store facade has gone up in the Hollywood section of the park. We recently spotted teasers in the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store hinting at the move back to Hollywood, and the new facade confirms it. 2023 Holiday Tribute Store Facade This year’s facade makes … Read more

Even MORE Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Giant Tree and More DinoLand Decor Arrive for Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, & More: Daily Recap (11/5/23)

November 5, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, November 5, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: New Theming Added to Baymax and Hiro Meet and Greet Area at Disney California Adventure

November 5, 2023

New theming has been added to Baymax and Hiro’s meet and greet area in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure, and we were there to check them out. More Theming Added to Baymax and Hiro Meet and Greet The first new addition is a new recycling bin off to the left of the meet … Read more

PHOTOS: More Walls Down in Mickey’s Toontown as Refurbishment Continues at Disneyland Park

November 5, 2023

Most of the construction walls around CenTOONial Park are down in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park, as the land continues to undergo various refurbishments despite reopening just earlier this year. Mickey’s Toontown CenTOONial Park reopened to guests following its refurbishment on October 30, 2023. The tree play area here is welcoming guests once again, offering … Read more

PHOTOS: More Holiday Décor Appears Throughout Disneyland Resort as the Festive Season Approaches

November 5, 2023

Halloween has passed us by and the holidays are already in full swing. Disneyland Resort has been gearing up for the most merry time of year with plenty of holiday decorations over the past couple of weeks, and we snapped a few photos during our regular visits to the park to document it all. Disneyland … Read more

NEW Steamboat Willie Sunglasses, Mickey Sunglasses Keychains & More Accessories Coming Soon to Tokyo Disney Resort

November 5, 2023

There’s nothing like a pair of Mickey sunglasses from Tokyo Disney Resort to complete an outfit, and a new pair inspired by “Steamboat Willie,” as well as other accessories, are coming soon for guests to purchase. Steamboat Willie Sunglasses – ¥2,300 These “Steamboat Willie”-inspired sunglasses are black. The round lenses have Mickey ears and Steamboat … Read more

Build Your Own Big Thunder Mountain Train Engine or Mickey’s Car With These New Toys Coming Soon to Tokyo Disney Resort

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023

If you’ve got a knack for building things and a love for Disney Parks, you’ll no doubt like the new build-your-own toys coming soon to Tokyo Disney Resort. New Assembly Toys Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort Both of these toys are set to release on November 16, 2023, and can be purchased at Toy Station … Read more

Even MORE Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Including Personalizable Lightsaber

November 5, 2023

More merchandise from the now-closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is being added to store shelves at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the personalizable lightsaber exclusive to the multi-day simulated space cruise. We found the personalizable lightsaber among the wares in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the rest of the items in … Read more

Celebrate Life Day With This NEW Star Wars Chewbacca Action Figure at Walt Disney World

November 13, 2023November 5, 2023

Life Day in the Star Wars universe is just over a week away on November 17, and a new Star Wars The Vintage Collection action figure of Chewbacca has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate. We found this figure for sale in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Chewbacca Life Day Action Figure … Read more

Light Up Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With a New Grogu Necklace at Walt Disney World

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023

This new Light Up Grogu Necklace will brighten the dark nights on Batuu after the suns have set. We spotted the necklace in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Light Up Grogu Necklace – $22 This light up Grogu necklace has 10 lights, each in the shape of The Child’s head. Each light is a … Read more

New Christmas Merchandise from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Arrives at Walt Disney World

November 5, 2023

Mele Kalikimaka from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa! Or, at least, from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, where Christmas merchandise from Aulani is now available. Aulani Christmas Tervis Tumbler – $34 The tumbler is clear with a pink lid. It reads “Aloha Kalikimaka” with Mickey and Minnie (in their vacation best) and some gifts. The … Read more

More Photo Validation Cameras Added to Islands of Adventure Entrance as Technical Rehearsals Continue

November 5, 2023

The Universal Orlando Resort recently began testing new photo validation scanners at the entrance to Islands of Adventure. These new photo validation scanners would replace the previous system where you used a finger scan to enter the park. When we first spotted the new photo validation scanners, there were only 3 of them in use … Read more

PHOTOS: Giant Tree and More DinoLand Decor Arrive for Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 5, 2023

The Christmas and winter holiday celebrations are almost here at Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is decked out with more decor, including the giant tree at the entrance. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree The giant tree at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is located outside of the park entrance. It’s surrounded by a fence to … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Logo for Volcano Bay Appears on Signage in Parking Garage Hub at Universal Orlando Resort

November 5, 2023

While leaving Universal Orlando Resort during a recent visit, we spotted new signage posted for Volcano Bay featuring the water park’s new logo. New Signage Featuring Updated Logo Universal Volcano Bay The new logo is displayed on new signage pointing in the direction of guest transportation to the water park on the first floor of … Read more

Join the Guardians of the Galaxy With This Heroes of Xandar Shirt Available at EPCOT

November 5, 2023

Pick up this new Heroes of Xandar Shirt at Treasures of Xandar, and you can represent the ragtag Guardians of the Galaxy when you get back to Terra. Heroes of Xandar Shirt – $39.99 This Heroes of Xandar shirt is dip-dyed dark grey and black on a lighter grey shirt. On the front, Groot, Star-Lord, … Read more