Disney Cars Area Magic Kingdom Rockey Mountains for Disney Cars Area Piston Peak National Park Off Road Competition Since the project was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event back in 2024, fans have been wondering how the world of Pixar’s Cars might intertwine with the American West of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. … Read more
A new original character has been introduced for the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, and he serves as an homage to a classic Disney cartoon character. The Cars franchise is coming to Magic Kingdom as an expansion of Frontierland. The ride will be housed in an area called Piston Peak National Park, and the … Read more
When talking about the upcoming “Cars”-themed expansion of Frontierland, Imagineers discussed their approach to ensuring the sightlines and storytelling of the existing Magic Kingdom won’t be disrupted by the new residents and their surroundings. ‘Cars’ Expansion Sightlines The Rivers of America area is set to become Piston Peak National Park, with the car-inspired architecture and … Read more
A classic Disney “fun map” has been revealed for the Cars-themed Frontierland expansion coming to Magic Kingdom. The map is a type of idealized art that shows an approximation of the layout and theming, but it shouldn’t be expected to work like a regular navigational map or to present every aspect true-to-life. The “fun map” … Read more
Howdy! It was a rainy day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the Muppets Courtyard or finding new merchandise. I won’t lie, sometimes these rainy mornings are the best because the crowds are low and the temperature isn’t bad. Good Morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios Oi… It’s not the ideal … Read more
Howdy! Today was a very confusing weather day; one second it was sunny, and the next, it was a downpour. Luckily, the Magic Kingdom doesn’t let the rain ruin the day. Today was filled with construction updates, new Pride merchandise, and making the most of the rainy weather. Good Morning from Disney’s Grand Floridian It … Read more
This Sunday, June 1, kicks off Pride Month 2025, and Walt Disney World Resort has brought back the Pride murals to all four parks. Pride Murals Return for 2025 Magic Kingdom The “Love” mural is located on the Purple Wall in Tomorrowland, near Tomorrowland Terrace. This design features a rainbow made of the colors of … Read more
Howdy! Today was another hot day, but any day spent in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great day. I visited with a lot of the Animal Kingdom creatures before I went to Disney Springs and found some new merchandise. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where it is already … Read more
A pair of new canvas Loungefly backpacks featuring Figment and iconic Disney snacks are now available at Walt Disney World. We found both backpacks for sale in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Figment Canvas Loungefly Backpack – $80 The Figment backpack is a light pastel purple color, with contrasting black straps. Figment’s head is … Read more
Walt Disney World has released the dates and details for the upcoming Disney Springs Flavors of Florida, an annual culinary event featuring menu items with ingredients grown and harvested in the Sunshine State. Disney Springs Flavors of Florida Returns The annual event returns this year for its sixth summer, kicking off on June 27 and … Read more
The Skipper’s Adventure mug has debuted at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto — or has it? Skipper’s Adventure Mug – $75 Comes with choice of Pair-a-dox Punch or DeNile of Libations The box is the same shade of blue as the new colorway for the Skipper’s Adventure (which was previously released at Disneyland Resort in green), … Read more
A new edition of the Skipper’s Adventure tiki mug is now available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Walt Disney World Resort. New Skipper’s Adventure Tiki Mug First announced via a post from the official Disney Eats Instagram account, the mug is available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto as of today, Wednesday, May 28. The … Read more
As part of Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, hotel guests can enjoy 30 minutes of early theme park entry, as well as special character appearances during that time. Early Entry Character Encounters for Cool Kid Summer Magic Kingdom At Magic Kingdom, these early entry character encounters will take place in Fantasyland. For … Read more
To celebrate the official opening of “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After,” new merchandise featuring art from the stage show is now available at Walt Disney World. ‘Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After’ Merchandise The collection is on display with other ornaments representing villains seen in the show. We found this new collection in Once Upon a … Read more
Several years after it closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the In Character Shop in Animation Courtyard has reopened to guests. In Character Shop Reopens We found that the shop was newly open to guests as of Sunday, May 25, 2025. According to Cast Members, this shop closed in 2019 due to heat issues and then … Read more
A new edition of the HippopotoMai-Tai tiki mug has just arrived at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Walt Disney World. 5th Edition HippopotoMai-Tai Tiki Mug – $29.50 This latest version of the HippopotoMai-Tai tiki mug is a bright orange color with a yellow ombre effect around the rim. The ombre coloring makes it different from … Read more