The Disney Parks Blog has revealed a first look at the finisher runDisney medals for the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. runDisney Medals for the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend The 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will be held from January 30 through February 2, 2025. The weekend will include yoga, four different races (including … Read more
The race themes for the 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World have been revealed, and feature a hero-focused lineup of characters. 2025 Springtime Surprise Weekend The weekend includes a 5K, 10K, a 10-Miler, and the Springtime Surprise Challenge (19.3 miles). The key art for each race features a different Disney, Pixar, or Marvel … Read more
A new collection of Guardians of the Galaxy merchandise has arrived at EPCOT. Some of the merch features Groot and Rocket, while other items are inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Some Baby Groot merchandise was released earlier this month. The Guardians of the Galaxy merchandise is available in Treasures of Xandar, the … Read more
Walt Disney World has a series of new merchandise items featuring Baby Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy.” We found the whole collection at Treasures of Xandar in EPCOT. Treasures of Xandar is the exit gift shop for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, located in the World Discovery neighborhood. The Groot Loungefly backpack was … Read more
Disneyland Resort has new Rapunzel and Groot-inspired mouse ear headbands. They’re both available at The Mad Hatter on Main Street, U.S.A. Rapunzel Ear Headband – $34.99 The Rapunzel ear headband is inspired by her signature dress. The headband and ears are covered in purple satin with white lace trim. Pink ribbon is criss-crossed on the … Read more
On a recent trip to World of Disney at Downtown Disney District, we discovered a new Groot Loungefly backpack with movable arms. Groot Loungefly Backpack – $88 This white pleather backpack features a large Groot patch with movable arms on the front. The front zipper pocket is shaped like a red planter, which Groot pops … Read more
The new Groot topiary has been installed at EPCOT for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which officially begins on February 28. Groot Topiary Groot is in a flowerbed near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in World Discovery. He’s depicted in his young form, with spacey plants around him, and holds up … Read more
Collectors of Disney die-cast vehicles now have a new addition to collect: a smaller version of the real-life Walt Disney World Guardians of the Galaxy bus featuring Rocket Raccoon and Groot. We found the new die-cast vehicle in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Die-Cast Guardians of the Galaxy Bus – $17.99 This vehicle comes packaged in … Read more
Several months after adding new card designs for the 100 Years of Wonder celebration, Chase is back with additional new card designs for their two Disney Visa cards, this time centered around Marvel characters. These new designs are available to holders of both the Chase Disney Visa Card and Chase Disney Premier Visa Card. New … Read more
Marvel Studios and Disney+ have debuted a trailer for a second season of “I Am Groot,” set to release September 6 on the aforementioned streaming platform. ‘I Am Groot’ Season 2 The new season of shorts will debut on September 6, 2023. Disney released a poster and the trailer today, August 6. The trailer can … Read more
The summer sun is still beating down on Florida as we gear up for the 2023 Halloween season — but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to prepare for Christmas. We’ve found several new Christmas ornaments at Walt Disney World Resort this month. These ornaments, inspired by the Disney100 celebration and classic Disney characters, can … Read more
Recently, we shared a story that certain guests are being invited to help playtest a free-roaming Audio-Animatronic figure of Groot from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” film series. Now Disney has released some official footage showing the animatronic playing with guests. Groot Audio-Animatronic Playtest The video comes courtesy of Disney Parks’ YouTube channel, where we … Read more
According to Mice Chat, the Disneyland Resort is currently testing out an audio-animatronic resembling Baby Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Disney California Adventure has been conducting small group testing of this incredible little animatronic. The lucky participants have been invited to jam out with Groot as part of a special Guardians of … Read more
Lots of new Guardians of the Galaxy-inspired food items, including Zarg-Bits at Pym Tasting Lab, have made their debut this week at Avengers Campus in time for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.” Let’s check them out. Zarg-Bits – $8.50 Crispy Rice Paper, Buñuelos Corn Chips, Veggie Chips, Seasoned Roasted Pistachios We tried the Zarg-Bits and … Read more
New “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” decorations and posters have appeared at AMC Disney Springs Movie Theater. With “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” coming to theaters on May 5, 2023, new decorations, movie posters, and merchandise has been popping up around Walt Disney World. Recently, we stopped in to Disney Springs and noticed … Read more
Writer and Director James Gunn, along with several stars from the upcoming Marvel film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” gathered at the Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris for the world premiere gala. The Guardians of the Galaxy Arrive Chris Pratt (Peter Quill / Star-Lord), Zoe Saldaña (Gamora), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Pom Klementieff (Mantis), and … Read more
