Emergency Services Seen at Bay Lake Tower: Daily Recap (10/23/25)

Daily recap collage: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, aerial view of Celestial Park at Epic Universe, concept art of the Monsters, Inc. land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the Epic Universe entrance portal.

Epic Universe is getting multi-day and park hopper tickets (but no annual passes) in 2026, plus plans reveal the Monsters, Inc. coaster show building outline — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 23, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World … Read more

Harveys Handbag Featuring Bambi Now Available at Disney World

A Harvey Handbag tote from Disney Parks with Bambi and woodland friends, detailed with pink and green straps, no castle pictured.

Harveys, a popular company that makes handbags out of seatbelts, has a new Bambi tote available at Disney World. Bambi Harvey Bag – $228 The Bambi-themed Harveys bag is a Medium Poster Tote with a large image of the film’s poster on the front. Characters featured on the bag include Bambi, Thumper, Flower, and other … Read more

Was Tron: Ares Just “An Advertisement for the Disney Rides”?

Left: TRON Lightcycle Run entrance radiates red glow at night. Right: Tron: Ares suit shines with bright red accents. No castle views.

A new article analyzing Tron: Ares‘ disappointing box office performance has a fresh insight into the reasons the film failed. “An Advertisement for the Disney Theme Park Rides” The exclusive article from Deadline cites sources close to the project for the perspectives offered. Tron: Ares will ultimately cost Disney $132M due to its poor performance … Read more

Goodbye Terminals A, B, and C at MCO: Daily Recap (10/20/25)

Daily Recap collage: Orlando International Airport (MCO), Soarin' Across America logo, Fourth of July fireworks at Magic Kingdom, and a non-functioning wait time sign at Walt Disney World.

We’re going Soarin’ Across America next year, Fourth of July will be a three-day holiday at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, and technical issues hit Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, October 20, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Will Perform for All Magic Kingdom Guests

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom glows by night, its grandeur unlike Sleeping Beauty Castle, as festive fireworks light the sky.

Walt Disney World confirmed today that Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will be presented for all Magic Kingdom guests on select dates. Holiday Fireworks Schedule Changes As is tradition, the holiday schedule gets a shakeup following the final Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year on December 21. WDWMagic posted the following upcoming fireworks schedule … Read more

Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Mickey Flannel, & More New Apparel Available Around Disney World

Collage of four Disney World sweaters on racks, featuring a Fluffy Spirit Jersey and Mickey Flannel, from a Walt Disney Park shop.

Walt Disney World has released several new apparel items, including various sweatshirts and flannel shirts, as the parks prepare for the “cooler” months (if you can call them that in Florida). New Walt Disney World Merchandise We found the new items in locations around Walt Disney World including the Emporium in Magic Kingdom and Riverside … Read more

Regular Tickets Sold Out for New Year’s Eve at Magic Kingdom

Vivid fireworks light up Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle, instantly recognizable by its blue turrets, as crowds watch below.

It’s going to be a busy New Year’s Eve in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and all regular ticket types have already sold out for the day. New Year’s Eve at Magic Kingdom Tickets Sold Out When we checked the availability of Walt Disney World tickets for Magic Kingdom park on December 31, … Read more

Disney World has New Pirate Stitch & Mickey Mouse Pins

Hand holding Stitch Pirate Pins and Minnie pirate pins in packaging, seen at a Disney World store near Cinderella Castle.

Ahoy, matey! New pirate-themed pins, featuring Mickey Mouse and Stitch, are now available at Disney World. Mickey Mouse Pirate Pin – $9.99 Mickey Mouse wears a pirate costume, which consists of a red and tan striped shirt and brown pants. He dons a tri-fold captain’s hat with a red band and skull and crossbones. Mickey … Read more

Astro Orbiter Ride Suffering from Major Malfunction Despite Recent Refurbishment

Guests stroll through Tomorrowland at a Disney park, Astro Orbiter closed for refurbishment, beneath a vivid blue sky.

Astro Orbiter was closed for refurbishment for several months in 2025, but the ride is now suffering a major malfunction. Astro Orbiter The ride closed in January 2025 and was dismantled and removed from the park so work could be completed off-site. The ride reopened in June, and other than some minor repainting the ride remained mostly … Read more

Fort Langhorn Demolished to Make Way for Magic Kingdom Expansion

Aerial view of a Disney park construction shows winding dirt paths, trees, and the Rivers of America, reminiscent of Disneyland.

Demolition of Rivers of America is quickly progressing, and recent aerial photos show just how much work has been done. Rivers of America Demolition Rivers of America closed in July 2025 as it is the future site of Piston Peak, a Cars-themed land with a new storyline and attractions. The photo above shows where the … Read more

Return Date Set for 2025 Jingle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

A wooden theme park booth, reminiscent of the Jingle Cruise, bursts with eclectic props like bags, barrels, lanterns, and a colorful shirt. Lush greenery envelops the area, enhancing its adventurous charm.

Jingle Cruise returns in 2025 for the holiday season, and the return date has been set for when guests can enjoy the attraction overlay. Jingle Cruise Returns Jingle Cruise will return to Magic Kingdom on November 3, 2025. Jingle Cruise is a popular attraction overlay of the Jungle Cruise attraction in Magic Kingdom. Adventure through … Read more

Stitch Gets runDisney Brooks Shoes: Daily Recap (10/13/25)

Daily Recap collage: Brooks shoes with Stitch, Disney Store logo, Cool Ship at Magic Kingdom, and Aunt Polly's demolished.

Stitch will be featured on a limited-edition Brooks x runDisney shoe collab, Disney World passholders get a Disney Store discount, and Cool Ship goes up while Aunt Polly’s goes down at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, October 13, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more