The Muppet Show is coming back, we say goodbye to Gino the gorilla, a guest gets arrested at Magic Kingdom, and Disneyland settles a $233 million wage theft lawsuit — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney … Read more
New signs were installed in the check-in area of the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby, and half of the lobby’s seating is currently closed. New Polynesian Resort Check-In Signs The new signs hang above each checkout counter and feature the resort’s mascot, Maui, as well as some tropical flowers. The signs previously read “Aloha” or … Read more
Disney Racers toys have finally returned to Disney World after a long absence. We spotted several character and attraction themed racer die-cast cars at Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom. All of these Disney Racers toys were spotted on a “Magical Finds” display, which features items under $25, in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Space … Read more
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of pin trading with, well, pins! Plus, we spotted a few villain box sets, which we were previously told were sold out. Mickey and Friends 25th Anniversary Pins – $19.99 This morning, we headed to EPCOT for the limited release Pin Trading 25th anniversary pins. They include Minnie Mouse with an … Read more
A scuba diver stole over $10,000 from Paddlefish at Disney Springs, the Nine Inch Nails TRON Ares ride overlay debuted at Magic Kingdom, Casey’s Corner pianist Grayson received the Walt Disney Legacy Award, and Kermit will be featured on Visit Mississippi’s 2026 Tournament of Roses parade float — all this and more in today’s daily … Read more
Crews are making progress on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, including some adjustments to the rockwork in the queue. Queue Rockwork Refurbishment crews are visible today in Frontierland as they continue working on the queue for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Compared to some of the earlier refurbishment stages, there has been a lot … Read more
Cash was stolen from Disney Springs restaurant Paddlefish in the early hours of Monday, September 15, 2025. Update: The Orange County Sheriff’s office released more details of this Paddlefish Disney Springs robbery, revealing the man swam up to Paddlefish and was wearing scuba gear. He stole what is estimated to be over $10,000. Read our … Read more
Last week, the Adventureland entrance sign returned to Magic Kingdom without some of the props that decorate the structure. This week, the sign is almost back to normal with the return of most of the missing props. Missing Adventureland Props Return The Adventureland entrance sign and the surrounding props were removed from their spot back … Read more
A variety of new M&M’s and Skittles snack packs are now available at Walt Disney World, including some updated flavors and character-themed packaging. M&M’s Snack Mix – $8.99 This M&M’s branded snack mix bag has an image of Chip ‘n’ Dale on the front, standing near a transparent outline of a castle that give you … Read more
Two new resort-themed Pandora charms inspired by Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resorts are now available at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Yacht Club Pandora Charm – $80 The Yacht Club charm is available exclusively at The Market at Ale & Compass, a merchandise and quick service location inside the resort. One side of … Read more
Concrete work begins and even more roof framing continues in our newest Disney Lakeshore Lodge construction update at Walt Disney World. Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update In our last update, we noted that crews were adding awning frames to the A-frame cabins on the east side of the resort. There are about seven cabins standing on … Read more
A new Loungefly backpack is already selling out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it’s themed to the Little Green Men from Toy Story. Little Green Man Loungefly – $80 This corduroy mini backpack is a mix of green and blue shades, with Little Green Man facial features embroidered on the front. The classic blue outfit … Read more
Refurbishment work continues on the exterior of the Copper Creek Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, with some paths reopened, others now closed, and several windows covered by plastic. Copper Creek Villas Refurbishment In November of 2024, it was announced that the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge would undergo refurbishment from mid-May 2025 to … Read more
It was previously announced that guests attending Disney Jollywood Nights this year would have the opportunity to enjoy The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After during event hours. Times for both shows have now been revealed via the Walt Disney World website. Disney Jollywood Nights Jollywood Nights is a separate ticketed … Read more
A new decorative panel, new wallpaper, and more has been installed in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment. Check-In Area The newest decorative panel is seen in the center top of this wall by the check-in area. There are also vertical panels attached in the spaces on … Read more
Crown yourself the fairest of all with these customizable Halloween tiaras, which have arrived early at Disney World. Customizable Halloween Tiaras – $99 The new customizable Halloween tiaras are available to purchase in Crystal Arts at Magic Kingdom. Cast Members help you choose your pieces and put everything together. To start, guests can choose between … Read more