Winnie the Pooh Plush, Home Goods, and More Now Available at Walt Disney World

Collage image of Winnie the Pooh plush, home goods, and more now available at Walt Disney World.

More Winnie the Pooh merchandise has been released across several stores in Disney World to continue celebrating the bear’s 100th anniversary. Laughing Winnie the Pooh Plush – $39.99 This medium-sized Winnie the Pooh plush is covered in soft fur with his paws clasped in front of his face. On one of his paws is a … Read more

More Set Installation Coming to ‘Encanto’ Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for more set elements to be installed at the new Encanto attraction under construction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. More Set Installation Coming to Encanto Ride The Notice of Commencement was filed today, March 26, 2026. It permits Mecca Productions, Inc. to install set elements at 504 Dinoland Drive, the location for … Read more

Disney Ducks Now Available as Keychains at Walt Disney World Resort

The popular Disney rubber ducks inspired Mickey, Pooh, Stitch, and more now come in a portable plush keychain form. Disney Duck Favorites Now Available as Keychains Collectors of the ever-popular Disney rubber duck releases can now rep their collection in a plush, portable form factor thanks to this new release of keychains. These ducks specifically … Read more

DINOSAUR Marquee Removed as Indiana Jones Ride Transformation Begins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New aerial photos from bioreconstruct reveal the removal of the DINOSAUR marquee, first signs of the Indiana Jones ride exterior, additional theming models, and more in Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Update The front exterior of the former DINOSAUR attraction is now completely void of theming due to the removal of the marquee … Read more

Affection Section at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Renamed for Bluey Takeover

When Bluey arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this May, Affection Section will be renamed. The petting zoo closed with the rest of Rafiki’s Planet Watch last month. Affection Section Becomes Jumping Junction Affection Section will now be “Jumping Junction.” As previously announced, the goats and other Affection Section animals are being re-homed. Jumping Junction will … Read more

Isle of Java Now Opening Later at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Isle of Java is a Discovery Island area coffee shop that will now open later in the morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Opening Time This morning, March 12, one of our reporters noticed signs sitting in the ordering window at Isle of Java. These signs read “Serving from 9:00 a.m.” This is a change … Read more

Car Engulfed in Flames Near Disney’s Animal Kingdom Parking Lot

An X user captured a shot of a blazing car fire near the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cast Member parking lot. Car on Fire by Animal Kingdom Cast Member Parking Lot X user @DinoLandUSAarch snapped the shot of the engulfed vehicle, which appears to be a small SUV or minivan (although not a Minnie … Read more

Timon and Rafiki Meeting in New Location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Following the closure of Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Timon and Rafiki are now meeting in a new location. Timon and Rafiki New Meeting Spot The pair is now meeting in The Oasis by the Disney Animal Kingdom entrance near Garden Gate Gifts. However, they are meeting separately on a rotating schedule. Currently, … Read more

Stroller Name Tag Holders Now Available at Walt Disney World

Disney World now has stroller name tags available for purchase. We found them at Animal Kingdom in Garden Gate Gifts. Stroller Name Tag Holder with Polka Dots – $16.99 The first is red with white polka dots, inspired by Minnie Mouse’s dress. Those who purchase the tag holder can place their name inside the clear … Read more

Tropical Americas Carousel Foundational Work Progresses in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Crews continue to add to the Encanto ride building and work on the foundation of a new carousel in the future Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas replaces DinoLand, U.S.A. Encanto Ride The Encanto ride building was recently “topped off” with an American flag, a tradition that signifies vertical construction has reached its highest point. The American … Read more

Encanto Ride Set Installation Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Imminently

People walk towards a vibrant, tropical house with colorful flowers and lush greenery in a picturesque setting, reminiscent of an enchanting attraction you might find at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for set installation at the new Encanto attraction under construction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Encanto Set Permit The Notice of Commencement contracts Scenario to “Install set elements” at 540 Dinoland Drive, the approximate location of the new Encanto ride building. It expires in one year. Crews have been assembling … Read more

Theming Models Arrive for Tropical Americas and Demolition of DINOSAUR Interior Begins

In the newest aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on X, several piles of rubble indicate that demolition has begun inside DINOSAUR. Theming models have also arrived near the edge of construction. Tropical Americas Construction Update In our last aerial update, the entire courtyard in front of DINOSAUR had been demolished. While the marquee featuring the Carnotaurus and meteors … Read more