With Walt Disney World’s Cool Kid Summer approaching soon, several rare Disney characters are out meeting guests in Magic Kingdom Park. One important note is that most of these characters are currently wandering Magic Kingdom as a random encounter rather than a standing meet and greet with a PhotoPass photographer, unless otherwise stated. Peter Pan … Read more
Disney Music Festival kicked off at Disneyland Paris this month. The brand-new event celebrates the music of Disney Animation and Pixar with live performances across Disneyland Park. Disney Music Festival 2025 Disney Music Festival runs through September 7, 2025, coinciding with Fête de la Musique — World Music Day — an annual nationwide celebration of music, celebrated … Read more
Several rare Disney couples have been making special meet and greet appearances at Walt Disney World to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025. We spotted multiple Disney Princesses and their princes alongside a few non-royal couples meeting guests in EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. Disney Couples at Magic Kingdom Park Snow White and her Prince Snow White and … Read more
Former Disney animator Joe Hale has passed away of natural causes at his home in Atascadero, California. He was 99. Joe Hale Dies at 99 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hale died on January 29, 2025. He contributed 35 years of his life to being an animator, layout artist, and producer at Disney. He also … Read more
Two new “Mary Poppins”-themed houseware items have been spotted in World Showcase at EPCOT. We found both items at The Toy Soldier in the U.K. Pavilion. Mary Poppins Tea Towel – $22.99 The tea towel features a cartoon-style illustration of Mary Poppins in a blue coat and dress with a pink striped scarf flowing around … Read more
In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney’s timeless classic Mary Poppins, Disney has released a special edition ear headband, capturing the essence of the beloved film. This exclusive collectible is part of the D23 Mary Poppins 60th Anniversary Collection, making it a must-have for Disney fans and collectors alike. “Mary Poppins” celebrates 60 … Read more
New merchandise featuring Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, and Tinker Bell is now available at the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT. Mary Poppins Collection The new Mary Poppins collection features shirts, a dress, a teacup and saucer set, a sugar jar, a teapot, a pillow, a water bottle, and multiple Lug bags. We found each of … Read more
New World Showcase pins featuring Mickey, Minnie, and more are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. New World Showcase Pins On a recent trip to Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom, we discovered numerous new World Showcase pins. These new offerings come on the heels of various other pins released over the last few … Read more
Disney Legend Glynis Johns passed away on Thursday at the age of 100, ABC 7 Eyewitness News reports. According to Johns’ publicist Mitch Clem, she passed from natural causes. Johns portrayed Winifred Banks, suffragette and mother of Jane and Michael, in “Mary Poppins.” Before “Mary Poppins,” her Disney credits were Mary Tudor in “The Sword … Read more
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has several rare and exclusive character meet and greets, including Jack Skellington, Santa Claus, and Disney Princes with the Princesses. We were able to check out a few of the interactions during the first night of the separately ticketed event, which is offered on select nights between November 9 and … Read more
This year, Central Florida Community Arts is presenting a season of Disney-themed programming to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Central Florida Community Arts “exists to serve and build community through the arts” according to their mission statement. The non-profit has the largest community choir and the largest community orchestra in the … Read more
A new portfolio from a former Imagineer discovered this week revealed yet-unseen details about the as-of-yet “postponed” attraction based on “Mary Poppins” announced at D23 Expo 2019 for the United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT, including what kind of ride was set for the spot. A portfolio shared by former Imagineer Damon Pressman showed off the … Read more
A new collection of Disney100 Funko Pop! figurines have been revealed in celebration of Disney’s 100 Years of Wonder anniversary celebration, including Mary Poppins and her beloved Bert and several new figures of Walt Disney, himself.
Good morning World Travelers! We plan on doing some shopping and character meet-and-greets today at EPCOT. Let’s get started! All flags were at half-staff in rememberance of September 11th today. The force is with these two new Star Wars limited release pins available in Pin Traders – Camera Center. The Star Wars action figure pins … Read more
With the opening of the showfloor of D23 Expo, currently being held in Anaheim, CA, we got to take a first look at the concept art for a new “English Gardens” area set to be added to Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris Resort. This area will reportedly be home to Disney classics which … Read more
We are just mere days away from the 2022 D23 Expo, an event where the Disney Parks usually announce exciting new projects, provide details on those we are highly anticipating, and perhaps even give us the dates at which we might first experience them. So, what will be announced in 2022? There seems to be … Read more