PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Grand Floridian 3/17/2025 (It’s Tough to Be a Bug, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Br’er Rabbit Faded Out)

Split image: Left captures the magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom, where people gather near a large artificial tree against a clear sky. Right shows a bustling crowd in front of an enchanting castle at Magic Kingdom, with vibrant balloons adding to the fairy-tale atmosphere.

Howdy! Today was a fun and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. I found a lot of construction throughout the parks and even some fun new merchandise and redesigned merchandise. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom This picture really does say it all. My morning started … Read more

New Marie “The Aristocats” Cosplay Hoodie Available Now at EPCOT

White zip-up hoodie featuring "Marie" and a pink bow embroidery on the front, perfect for an Aristocats cosplay at EPCOT. The back showcases a large pink bow design.

A new cosplay-style hoodie featuring Marie from “The Aristocats” has arrived in EPCOT. We found the new hoodie at the France Pavilion gift shop in Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie. Marie Cosplay Hoodie – $69.99 The majority of the hoodie is white and fluffy, just like Marie’s fur. The hoodie has a traditional zipper and … Read more

New Storyland Boutique Merchandise at Downtown Disney Includes Japan Sakura Collection Plush and More

In the bustling Downtown Disney, a person holds three plush toys: a large white character with colorful spheres, a pink creature with long ears, and an orange cat with a blue bow. Store shelves hint at new merchandise in the vibrant Disney Storyland Boutique backdrop.

The new Disney Storyland Boutique has recently opened at the Downtown Disney District, and we spotted several new merchandise items during our tour of the new location. Disney Storyland Boutique takes over the former Wonderground Gallery and temporary Disney Dress Shop storefront. If you want a closer look at the design of the new store, we recently posted a … Read more

Questlove Set to Direct Live-Action ‘The Aristocats’ Remake for Disney

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is set to direct Disney’s live-action hybrid remake of “The Aristocats,” Deadline reports. Questlove will also act as an executive producer and oversee the film’s music. Tarik Trotter, Shawn Gee, and Zarah Zohlman will executive produce on behalf of Two One Five Entertainment. Will Gluck and Keith Bunin are writing the script. … Read more

NEW Aristocats Dooney & Bourke Collection Arrives at Walt Disney World

A new Aristocats Dooney & Bourke collection has pawed its way into Hollywood Studios and everyone will want to be a cat with one of these three new stunning handbags. Artist Ann Shen has collaborated with Dooney & Bourke to create this purr-fectly chic new collection which is available at the Majestic Theater Store. Large … Read more

New Disney x Ann Shen ‘Aristocats’ Collection Arrives at Disneyland

While some of the items have already debuted at Walt Disney World, we spotted Ann Shen’s new “Aristocats” collection in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. “The Aristocats” Poster Calendar by Ann Shen – $26.99 The front of the poster calendar features both the Disney logo and Ann Shen’s logo. Beneath that is Marie … Read more

New ‘The Aristocats’ Table Runner, Sketchbook, and Blanket by Ann Shen at Magic Kingdom

The first items from Ann Shen’s new “The Aristocats” merchandise collection have arrived at Walt Disney World. This collection, which launched with a 2023 poster calendar, was fully unveiled at D23. We found this sketchbook, table runner, and blanket at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. “The Aristocats” Sketchbook by Ann Shen – $9.99 The sketchbook … Read more

Disney Begins Early Development of ‘The Aristocats’ Live-Action Film

According to Deadline, Disney has begun early production of a live-action version of the Walt Disney Productions animated classic, “The Aristocats.” The original film takes place in the heart of Paris. A kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as … Read more