PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 6/19/2025 (Animal Friends, Live Entertainment, and New Disney Mugs)

Crowd gathers near Disney World's large artificial tree; colorful hot air balloon floats in the Animal Kingdom sky.

Howdy! Today was an early and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. I started my morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the animals and entertainment were on point, even with the earlier opening. Later in the morning, I went to Disney Springs, where I found a new princess mug collection. Good Morning … Read more

TOM’S HONEST REVIEW: The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure Makes Something New Out of a Classic

A colorful stage play, Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure, delights audiences with vibrant ocean-themed set and lighting.

Five years after “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a brand-new show based on the animated classic has opened. Guests can now see “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” in Animation Courtyard. WDWNT was among the first guests to watch the show and now bring you Tom’s honest review. Spoiler … Read more

Opening Day ‘Golden Fairytale Fanfare’ Stage Show Pulled from Website, Reportedly Closed at Shanghai Disneyland

Mickey and Minnie Mouse in gold costumes wave with dancers and flags during Shanghai Disneyland’s Golden Fairytale Fanfare.

The opening day stage show, “Golden Fairytale Fanfare,” has reportedly closed at Shanghai Disneyland, after operating for nearly nine years. ‘Golden Fairytale Fanfare’ Removed from Shanghai Disney Resort Website, Reportedly Closed The show’s official pages have been removed from the Shanghai Disney Resort app and website, with the latter leading to a broken page stating … Read more

Disney Princess Micro Play Sets Now Available Online

Discover the enchanting world of Princess Micro Play Sets! These delightful dollhouse playsets, available at the Disney Store, feature one with a green interior and another with a purple setting. Both are filled with figures, furniture, and intricate decor for endless Once Upon a Story adventures.

The Disney Once Upon a Story Collection micro play sets featuring Disney Princesses from “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Snow White,” and more are now available online at the Disney Store. Rapunzel Tower Micro Play Set – $24.99 Inspired by Disney’s “Tangled,” this play set features Rapunzel’s tower and includes Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and Pascal micro figures, and … Read more

New Disney Princess Sports Jerseys Arrive at Walt Disney World

Two shirts displayed: Left, a Disney pink and blue top with "Walt Disney World" and character graphics; Right, a mint green princess sports jersey with "Ariel" and "89" in purple, celebrating Ariel's legacy.

New sports jersey-style shirts themed to Disney Princesses have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the new jerseys at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom and Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Ariel Sports Jersey – $74.99 This light teal jersey takes inspiration from Princess Ariel. “Walt Disney World” is written across the chest … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrating Valentine’s Day 2025 with ‘The Little Mermaid’-Themed Cards and Limited-Time Meet and Greet

A person holds a Valentine's card featuring characters from The Little Mermaid, surrounded by Disney's Hollywood Studios magic. Beside it, two individuals in costume pose in front of an oceanic-themed backdrop.

Valentine’s Day is here and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating with free “The Little Mermaid”-themed cards and a limited-time meet and greet with Ariel and Prince Eric — all to promote the upcoming stage show debuting this summer. Valentine’s Day 2025 at Hollywood Studios When we entered the park, “The Little Mermaid”-themed valentines were being … Read more

Disney ‘Villaintine’s Day’ Cards Tease New Show Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025

Illustration of a theater stage with colorful framed portraits of animated characters. Three performers, inspired by Disney Villains, stand on stage next to a central mask motif in front of an audience, capturing the magic reminiscent of Hollywood Studios.

The Disney Parks Blog has shared downloadable “Villaintines” themed to the new show “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer. Summer 2025 at Hollywood Studios With Valentine’s Day arriving this week, Disney Parks Blog has shared a handful of “Villaintines” to share with your loved ones, all featuring iconic … Read more