Win a Dream Disney World Vacation with Disney+: Daily Recap (9/10/25)

Daily Recap collage: a dad and son high-five a VIP Tour Guide in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, a hand holds a Disney Store gift card, a hand uses a tapstile entrance at Walt Disney World, and the former MuppetVision Clock Tower

Disney+ is giving away a $16,000 Walt Disney World trip, new Annual Passholders only have a little longer to get a Disney gift card, tapstile effects return to Walt Disney World parks, and Gonzo is gone-zo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Walt Disney World Entrance Tapstile Effects Gone? Daily Recap (9/9/25)

Daily Recap: A hand uses a Disney World tapstile, fenced construction around a Downtown Disney security checkpoint, the now-blank sign of the former Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT, and an aerial map of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Entrance tapstiles at Walt Disney World no longer have special lighting effects, the Downtown Disney security checkpoint is coming back, the final remnant of Restaurant Marrakesh is officially gone, and Disney filed permits for the Grand Floridian entrance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Walt Disney World … Read more

We Tried the New Seasonal Werther’s Original Caramel Pumpkin Treats in EPCOT

A hand holds a cinnamon streusel square beside a Werther's Original caramel-drizzled cupcake on a brown table.

Craving a sweet pumpkin treat to feel a tiny bit of fall? Head to the Germany pavilion in EPCOT for two new pumpkin desserts featuring Werther’s Original caramel: a caramel pumpkin butter bar and a caramel pumpkin spice cupcake. Werther’s Original Caramel Pumpkin Butter Bar – $5.79 Pumpkin, Spices, and Pumpkin-flavored Werther’s® Original® Caramel layered … Read more

New Ghost Takes Up Residence in Haunted Mansion as Hidden Mickey Shroud Gets a Glow Up

Three glowing blue ghost figures haunt eerie ruins, evoking a Haunted Mansion vibe under a starry night sky.

After recently disappearing from The Haunted Mansion’s graveyard, the Hidden Mickey Shroud has rematerialized at Walt Disney World—and it’s had a literal glow up. Hidden Mickey Shroud Gets Ghostly Upgrade The Hidden Mickey Shroud appears in The Haunted Mansion’s graveyard scene, emerging from a crypt next to the opera singers’ scene. It gets its name … Read more

Jazzy Holidays Reservations Opening Soon for Jollywood Nights 2025

Guests enjoy Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The official Walt Disney World website added reservation information for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby during Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jazzy Holidays Dates for 2025 Walt Disney World posted the following dates for this year’s Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby events, coinciding with the Jollywood Nights dates: … Read more

Drink Up with a New Pirate Mug at Walt Disney World

A hand holds a new Pirate Mug at Walt Disney World, reading "Brewing Trouble on the High Seas," with plush parrots behind.

Where has the rum gone?! Maybe into this new barrel-shaped pirate mug we spotted at Walt Disney World. Pirate Barrel Coffee Mug – $16.99 This hefty stoneware mug resembles a weathered wooden barrel with tarnished metal hoops around the top and bottom. On the front is a grinning skull wearing a tricorn hat above crossed … Read more

More Contemporary Resort Monorail Merchandise Now Available at Walt Disney World

Mug with Mickey Mouse and Contemporary Resort art, next to a blue Monorail Collection logo hat on display.

Several new Monorail and Contemporary Resort merchandise items are now available at Walt Disney World. Mug – $19.99 The mug is teal and showcases Mickey Mouse in his classic red shorts, standing just outside of the Contemporary Resort. The main tower stands in front of an orange and yellow streaked sky, and the Disney’s Contemporary … Read more

Fantasmic and Nightmare Before Christmas Hats Available at Disney World

New caps from Disney's Hollywood Studios: Gray Jack Skellington cap and black "Fantasmic!" Mickey wizard hat.

Two new caps, inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas and Fantasmic, are now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Nightmare Before Christmas Cap – $29.99 Fans of Jack Skellington and The Nightmare Before Christmas film will love this new cap. Jack is embroidered on the front of this heather gray ball cap. His skeletal hands … Read more

Star Wars Droid Depot Water Bottle & Holder Available at Disney World

A blue Droid Depot water bottle with R2-D2 designs, shown in a mesh pouch at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

A new Galaxy’s Edge-branded Droid Depot bottle and carrying case is now available in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Droid Depot Bottle & Holder – $64.99 The carrying case is made up of R2-D2’s classic colors of blue and silver. It features several zippered compartments for storage. A shiny silver R2-D2 appliqué is … Read more

Fantasia Kiddie Pool to Close for Refurbishment at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Statue of Sorcerer Mickey sprays water at Fantasia Kiddie Pool, Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, with sunset and palm trees.

The Fantasia kiddie pool and water play area at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will soon be closed for a month-long refurbishment. Fantasia Kiddie Pool Closing for Refurbishment at All-Star Movies According to the Walt Disney World official website, the Fantasia kiddie pool and water play area will close for maintenance from September 8, 2025 through … Read more