The statue of Buzz Lightyear that stands outside the Once Upon a Toy store entrance in Disney Springs was removed from its pedestal earlier this fall. It has now returned to its usual spot. Buzz Lightyear Returns to Once Upon a Toy As seen in the image above, the entrance to Once Upon a Toy … Read more
Toy Story is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and a new Buzz Lightyear figure has landed at Disney World just in time. Buzz Lightyear Figure – $49.99 This limited edition talking figure celebrates the 30th anniversary of Toy Story. Buzz Lightyear wears a shiny chrome space suit in honor of this big milestone. He is freestanding … Read more
Hallmark has shared a collection of 75 Disney ornaments in their annual Keepsake Ornament Debut, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby has reopened, and Jeff Vahle has been appointed to the UCF board of trustees— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, October 11, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World … Read more
The statue of Buzz Lightyear that usually stands outside the Once Upon a Toy store entrance in Disney Springs has been removed from its pedestal and replaced by potted plants, likely as part of a routine refurbishment. Buzz Lightyear Missing from Once Upon a Toy As seen in the image above, the entrance to Once … Read more
The Mr. Potato Head statue has been restored to the front of Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs. Mr. Potato Head Statue at Once Upon a Toy The statue is on the left side of the toy store’s entrance, opposite a Buzz Lightyear statue. It was removed in July, presumably for refurbishment, and replaced … Read more
In a new update to the story of the missing Mr. Potato Head statue in Disney Springs, the statue’s former location is now covered by a large gray box. Mr. Potato Head Statue Missing As we first reported last week, the statue of Mr. Potato Head that usually stands outside Once Upon A Toy in … Read more
The Mr. Potato Head statue outside Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs has been replaced by a plant. Mr. Potato Head Statue Gone The statue of Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story can usually be seen in front of the left column of entrance to Once Upon a Toy, atop the circular purple platform. … Read more
Star Wars Trading Post, one of two “Star Wars” gift shops at Disney Springs, has closed — seemingly permanently. Star Wars Trading Post Closed Star Wars Trading Post was a store in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs. It offered various “Star Wars” items including “off-planet” Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise. All of the shop’s signage … Read more
The “Star Wars” build-your-own lightsaber experience at Walt Disney World Resort has been revamped with all new parts. This experience lets guests make plastic lightsabers on their own time — it’s separate from the more expensive Savi’s Workshop Handbuilt Lightsabers experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Build-Your-Own Lightsaber We found all the new parts at the … Read more
The Santa Claus meet and greet will open at Disney Springs on Friday, November 10, 2023. Like in previous years, the meet and greet will utilize a virtual queue. Santa Claus Meet and Greet Santa Claus will meet guests in his workshop at the back of Once Upon a Toy in the Disney Springs Marketplace. … Read more
Merchandise throughout Disney Springs is currently discounted, BOGO, and specially priced. Guardians of the Galaxy Relics The Guardians of the Galaxy relics (the interactive Infinity Stone items) are currently $75 each when you buy two. These items are usually $99.99 or $119.99 each. Haunted Mansion Chess Set The light-up Haunted Mansion chess set is specially-priced … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, April 8, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Hear ye, hear ye! For all you fair princesses visiting Walt Disney World, there are now some new accessory kits and even a full designer dress on sale at Once Upon a Toy in Disney Springs. Cinderella Deluxe Accessory Kit – $34.99 Belle Deluxe Accessory Kit – $34.99 Belle Disney Designer Collection Dress – $99.99 … Read more
Guests can now visit Santa Claus in Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs. As announced a few days ago, guests wishing to meet Santa will need to join a virtual queue after their arrival at Disney Springs. Guests must be at Disney Springs to join the virtual queue, which opens up times at 9:00 … Read more
Santa Claus will be available to meet guests at Disney Springs starting this Friday, November 12. However, guests will be required to join a virtual queue to meet the Christmas legend. The virtual queue is currently listed in My Disney Experience, which guests will be able to use to join the queue. Guests must be … Read more
Happy Father’s Day from Disney Springs! Since staying home and watching sports isn’t an option for dads these days, heading out to Walt Disney World is a good option. Let’s check in on our usual hot spots, and we’ll keep an eye out for Father’s Day merchandise as well. Before making it to our first … Read more