Test Track Concept Art and Closing Date Revealed & More: Daily Recap (4/5/24)

Daily recap 4/5/24

Concept art and a closing date have been revealed for Test Track, new scenes have been added to Star Tours — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 5, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media WDW News … Read more

‘Coco’ Pixar Fest Sculpture Arrives in Downtown Disney District

Coco Pixar Fest sculpture in Downtown Disney District

Following the installation of a new “Toy Story” sculpture, a new “Coco” sculpture has arrived at Downtown Disney District for Pixar Fest. Pixar Fest “Coco” Sculpture The sculpture is in a flowerbed between Tortilla Jo’s and Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio. It has a similar retrofuturist design as the “Toy Story” sculpture. A larger … Read more

VIDEO: First-Ever Projection Mapped Topiary of Dante from ‘Coco’

A projection mapped topiary of Dante from "Coco."

A first-of-its-kind projection mapped topiary of Dante from “Coco” has made its debut at EPCOT for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Projection Mapped Topiary of Dante Found in a flower bed near the Mexico Pavilion, the projection mapped topiary of Dante joins Miguel in their Flower & Garden debut. By day, the … Read more

EPCOT Introduces Disney’s First-Ever Projection Mapped Topiary

Projection mapped Dante topiary

Disney has introduced their first-ever projection mapped topiary during the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Projection Mapped Topiary A new topiary inspired by Dante from “Coco” in his alebrije form was installed alongside a Miguel topiary at the beginning of the festival. Starting Wednesday, the Dante topiary transforms at night thanks to projection … Read more

2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Kicks Off at Walt Disney World & More: Daily Recap (2/28/24)

A collage of four images for the 2/28 daily recap

The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off today, and we’ve got your first look inside the Festival Passport; as well as first looks at the new festival merchandise, topiaries, gardens, and more — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more

Full List (With Prices) of Orange Bird, ‘Coco,’ and Minnie Merchandise at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival merchandise collage

The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has three merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, “Coco,” and Minnie Mouse with butterflies. This merch can be found at Creations Shop, as well as at festival kiosks throughout World Showcase. Orange Bird Merchandise Collection Disney created Orange Bird as a mascot of the Florida Citrus Commission, the … Read more

New ‘Coco’ Miguel & Dante Topiaries Debut at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Miguel and Dante "Coco" topiaries

The new “Coco” topiaries inspired by Miguel and Dante have arrived at the Mexico Pavilion of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. “Coco” Miguel & Dante Topiaries Miguel and Dante are in a flowerbed near the Mexico Pavilion and the bridge leading to the Citrus Blossom at the Odyssey Pavilion. In years past, … Read more

Bob Iger Says All Disney Parks Profitable in Q1 2024, Teases ‘Untapped Stories Just Waiting to Be Brought to Life’

Bob Iger and mickey mouse

During today’s Q1 2024 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Iger shared that all of the Disney Parks were profitable in the quarter, and teased “so many untapped stories” that could make their way to the parks. Bob Iger Teases ‘Untapped Stories’ for Disney Parks When giving an overview of the Experiences … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Creators Club Concierge Lounge Shows Disney Parks Artifacts from Around the World at Pixar Place Hotel

Jessie's Critter Carousel snake in Creators Club

Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort held its grand opening on Tuesday, but a few experiences are not yet available at the hotel. Disney announced that the Creators Club concierge lounge, which features actual Disney Parks props, will open later this year. Creators Club Concierge Lounge The Creators Club is the concierge-level lounge. It showcases … Read more

2-Bedroom Signature Suites Themed to ‘Coco’ and ‘Incredibles’ Opening at Pixar Place Hotel Later in 2024

DLR Pixar Place Hotel Coco Incredibles Suites Coming Later Featured Photo

Despite holding its opening today, Pixar Place Hotel still has two new signature suites yet to debut, both themed to popular Pixar films. Pixar Place Hotel Signature Suites Opening at a Later Date Opening “later this year” according to Disney Parks Blog, the new two-bedroom themed signature suites will be the Coco Suite and Incredibles … Read more

Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Holding Performer Auditions for ‘Moana’ Show and ‘Coco’ Restaurant

Concept art for Disney The Tale of Moana on Disney Treasure

Disney Cruise Line is holding multiple open-call auditions for dancers, musicians, and vocalists to join the inaugural team of the new Disney Treasure ship. Disney Treasure Auditions There are 16 postings for the Disney Treasure on the Disney Auditions website. Auditions are being held in San Diego, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, and Aiea, … Read more

Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship, Added to Roku City

DCL Disney Treasure Roku City Collaboration

Disney is teaming up with Roku once again to bring a new addition to Roku City — their upcoming addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure. Disney Treasure Added to Roku City Following Disney’s previous addition to Roku City, Cinderella Castle, Disney Cruise Line is now taking over its spot with its … Read more

Horror Video Game Featuring Mickey Mouse Announced After ‘Steamboat Willie’ Enters Public Domain, Roundup Rodeo BBQ Eliminates Side Choices for Guests at Toy Story Land Restaurant, & More: Daily Recap (1/1/24)

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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 Monday, January 1, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Shares First Room Tour for Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort

Pixar Place Hotel tour

Disney has shared the first tour of the rooms that guests will have the opportunity to stay in when Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel completes its transformation into Pixar Place Hotel on January 30, 2024. The company’s new social media post allows viewers to take a peek at the new abodes from the perspective of a … Read more

BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Pixar Place Hotel, First Look at Rooms, Menu, and More Released

pixar place hotel

Disney has announced the date that Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort will complete its transformation into Pixar Place Hotel. The lodging’s Pixar-inspired evolution will conclude early next year. Pixar Place Hotel To Complete Transformation at Disneyland Resort Early Next Year Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will officially conclude its transformation and become Pixar Place … Read more

Disney Has ‘Over 1,000 Acres of Land’ for Future Theme Park Expansion

Partners and Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

During a presentation to investors and Wall Street analysts at Walt Disney World on Tuesday morning, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Josh D’Amaro said that the company has “over 1,000 acres of land for possible future development to expand theme park space across its existing … Read more