New ‘Up’ Carl Loungefly Mini Backpack at Walt Disney World Resort

"Up" Carl Loungefly mini backpack

A new cosplay Loungefly mini backpack inspired by Carl from “Up” is available at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the Loungefly at Creations Shop in EPCOT. “Up” Carl Loungefly – $88 The Loungefly depicts Carl in his tweed jacket, bowtie, and grape soda badge. He’s also wearing a pilot’s cap and goggles. The small … Read more

Disney and CFTOD Reach Settlement in State Lawsuit & More: Daily Recap (3/27/24)

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Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Testing Begins on CommuniCore Hall Triangular Light Panels in EPCOT

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CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT has reached a new construction milestone — this evening at the park, the flat triangular panels along the building’s exterior were lit. Triangular Panels Lit at CommuniCore Hall While visiting the park on the evening of March 27, we noticed that some of the flat triangle panels on the front of … Read more

First Look at New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Critter Characters & More: Daily Recap (3/26/24)

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Critter characters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Space 220 Restaurant offers new trading card series and children’s menu items, and Mickey & Friends meet and greet sign installed at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Norway Pavilion Stave Church Gallery Building Undergoing Refurbishment at EPCOT

The Stave Church Gallery building

The Stave Church Gallery building inside the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT is currently undergoing refurbishment. Stave Church Gallery Building Refurbishment When we visited EPCOT on March 25, it appeared as though refurbishment on the building’s roof had just begun. All of the wooden shingles on the bottom portion of the front of the building had … Read more

New ‘Cars’ T-Shirts and Lightning McQueen Ball Cap at Walt Disney World

Collage of "Cars" ball cap and shirts

Walt Disney World has a new series of “Cars” merchandise available, including “Cars” T-shirts and a “Cars” ball cap. New “Cars” Merchandise We first found the T-shirts, tank top, and sweatshirt in Test Track SIMporium at EPCOT. We later spotted them at World of Disney in Disney Springs, where we also found the ball cap. … Read more

Disney Debuts New Official Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Instagram Account & More: Daily Recap (3/25/24)

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Walt Disney World starts a new Annual Passholder Instagram account, Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disneyland reveals a new Jabba the Hutt popcorn bucket — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 25, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland … Read more

PHOTOS: New Doors and Colorful Brackets Added to CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT

CommuniCore Hall construction update

Construction on CommuniCore Hall has undergone some major updates, with new colorful brackets and automatic doors added to the building. CommuniCore Hall Construction Update Starting off, additional black panels have been added on this side of CommuniCore Hall with the Spaceship Earth-inspired walls. During our previous visit, scaffolding was up on the left side, and … Read more

New ‘Toy Story’ Bag, Youth T-Shirt, and More Available at Walt Disney World

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A new “Toy Story” collection can be found throughout Walt Disney World. ‘Toy Story’ Crossbody Bag – $24.99 At Beverly Sunset Boutique at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found this small crossbody tote. It has a ’90s feel, with a mix of primary and pastel colors. The front features a print of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, … Read more

New ‘Other World Showcase’ EPCOT Center Inspired Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Apparel & More

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A few new items have joined the retro-inspired Guardians of the Galaxy merchandise collection at Walt Disney World, including a new ringer T-shirt, pullover sweatshirt, and a patch. We found all of these items in Treasures of Xandar, located in the World Discovery neighborhood of EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy Star Blaster and Spaceship Earth … Read more

New Tropical Loungefly DVC Member Ear Headband and Straw Hat Arrive at Walt Disney World

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A new summery Loungefly DVC member ear headband, straw hat, and more have debuted at Walt Disney World Resort. We found most of these new items in ImageWorks at EPCOT. Loungefly DVC Member Ear Headband – $44.99 They have a summery, tropical feel, with shades of pink and green throughout. They have quite a different … Read more

NEW Imagination Institute Figment T-Shirt Available at EPCOT

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There’s a new T-shirt at EPCOT, featuring everyone’s favorite purple dragon, Figment. Figment T-shirt – $29.99 Found at ImageWorks inside of the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT, the new short-sleeved T-shirt is purple and features a floating Figment, the star of Journey Into Imagination With Figment. It is very similar in design to a shirt that … Read more

Zazu Shoulder Plush Debuts as First ‘The Lion King’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise at Walt Disney World

Zazu shoulder plush

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the release of “The Lion King” a new Zazu shoulder plush has debuted at Walt Disney World. Zazu Shoulder Plush – $29.99 We spotted the new Zazu shoulder plush at Gateway Gifts and Creations Shop in EPCOT and World of Disney at Disney Springs. While “The Lion King” … Read more

NEW Hidden Mickey Canada Pavilion T-Shirt Available at EPCOT

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A new Canada Pavilion T-shirt is available in Northwest Mercantile at EPCOT. New Hidden Mickey Shirt at Northwest Mercantile Northwest Mercantile is located near the front of the Canada Pavilion, up a set of steps. It’s connected to the Trading Post shop. Northwest Mercantile was closed for about two weeks in February to receive updated … Read more

Chicken Guy! Florida Location Facing Potential Eviction & More: Daily Recap (3/20/24)

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A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘EPCOT Becoming’ National Geographic Special on Park’s Transformation Coming Soon to Disney+ and Hulu

EPCOT Becoming art featuring Spaceship Earth with fireworks

A new National Geographic special titled “EPCOT Becoming,” which chronicles the park’s transformation, has been announced. ‘EPCOT Becoming’ Special Premiering on National Geographic on April 29 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, the special’s description is as follows: EPCOT BECOMING showcases the reimagining of EPCOT for a new generation. Watch as Walt Disney World Resort … Read more