Howdy! Today was a bit windy and rainy, to put it lightly. Magic Kingdom was under a tornado warning at one point this morning, but through the storm, I found lots of cute merchandise and even some updates around the park. Good Morning from Magic Kingdom This time change is sure different. Granted, Magic Kingdom … Read more
LEGO has released the first images of a new exclusive Beauty and the Beast Castle set coming soon to stores and their website. LEGO Beauty and the Beast Castle – $279.99 The new set contains 2,916 pieces and is recommended for ages 18+. The castle will measure 21 inches tall from base to tower, and … Read more
Three new mini-sized journals inspired by the storybooks from classic Disney animated films have arrived at Walt Disney World. These new journals feature the same designs as their full-sized journal counterparts that appeared back in 2020. Snow White Mini Storybook Journal – $34.99 Based on the classic animated film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” … Read more
Princess Belle is featured in a new “Beauty and the Beast” Dooney & Bourke bag collection, available at Walt Disney World. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Dooney & Bourke Collection There are three items in the collection, all navy blue with light tan piping and straps. The stylized image of Belle on each bag depicts her … Read more
In honor of the fourth anniversary of Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering shared a mock-up revealing how the attraction’s most impressive effect was pulled off. Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast Transformation In an Instagram post, Walt Disney Imagineering shared that one of the greatest effects … Read more
New mystery figures inspired by different Tokyo Disney Resort park icons and elements will be available this week. Tokyo Disney Resort Park Icon Mystery Figures The figures will be available individually in mystery boxes for ¥1,500 each or as a full set in one box for ¥9,000. There are five revealed figures and a sixth … Read more
Bright Suns from Hollywood Studios! Today’s mission is the “Star Wars” Limited Edition Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 vehicle play set, but with Disney, there is always something unexpected around the corner to keep you on your toes. Chaotic Morning In a previous photo report, I lamented the crowds at the beginning of the day at … Read more
A judge has ruled that Disney must pay over $300,000 for special effects used in the live-action “The Beauty and the Beast,” construction materials are being removed from CommuniCore Plaza as the opening day approaches, and the Space Mountain movie has hired writers — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 20, … Read more
The Walt Disney Company must pay up for unlicensed visual effects used in “Beauty and the Beast.” “Beauty and the Beast” Lawsuit Per Courthouse News, on Friday, April 19, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar in Oakland ruled that the Walt Disney Company must pay Rearden LLC $345,098 from the money earned by the 2017 live-action adaptation … Read more
Disney shared a new look at the Signature Suites in the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, which are inspired by “Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Tangled,” and “Frozen.” The Disneyland Hotel reopened earlier this year following a royal reimagining. Disneyland Hotel Signature Suites Disney Parks Blog spoke to Imagineer Sophie Coudré about the … Read more
Shanghai Disney Resort announces plans for a new attraction, Disney California Adventure adds new turnstiles with MagicBand+ touchpoints, and Disney breaks down their $60 billion investment in the theme parks — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, March 10, and Monday, March 11, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
A new Vera Bradley collection inspired by Disney’s 1991 animated film “Beauty and the Beast” has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found the bags for sale in Legends of Hollywood, along Sunset Boulevard. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Vera Bradley RFID All-In-One Crossbody – $90 This quilted crossbody is a light lavender with a repeating … Read more
With less than a week until the start of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins on Wednesday, February 28, even more topiaries have appeared at the park. Simba and Friends Topiaries The Simba and Friends topiaries — Mufasa, Rafiki, Simba, and Sarabi — can be found in World Nature near The … Read more
Disney Concerts announced on Instagram their January 2024 performances of films with live musical scores and “The Sound of Magic – Celebrating Disney100.” Disney Concerts January 2024 Schedule During these performances, attendees can enjoy seeing their favorite films onscreen as a live orchestra performs the score. In 2023, Disney Concerts held performances like “Black Panther” in … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, December 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
A jury found on Thursday that Disney infringed on VFX company Rearden’s intellectual property with CG animation used in the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Oakland jury found that Disney knew they may be committing copyright infringement and awarded Rearden approximately $600,000. Rearden sought more than $100 million, … Read more