Figment Animatronic Returns to Journey Into Imagination

A Figment animatronic in a yellow shirt stands illuminated on a dark Disney park stage next to a blue-framed rectangular portal.

Figment has returned to Journey Into Imagination after being temporarily replaced with a limited movement figure. Figment Returns At the end of last week, we noticed that the Figment animatronic was replaced with a limited movement figure. The animatronic in question was the second Figment animatronic on the attraction, located on a platform next to … Read more

$6,000 Original Merry Menagerie Artwork Available for Limited Time at Disney World

Mickey Mouse welcomes robot animals at dusk under a tree in Merry Menagerie Art at Disney World—no castle visible to compare.

Merry Menagerie is a holiday puppet performance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and new original artwork celebrating the seasonal offering will be available for a limited time — but would you pay $6,000 for it? Merry Menagerie Artwork Artist Rob Kaz created Merry Moment, an original oil painting, where Mickey encounters a Merry Menagerie performance. He … Read more

AWS Outage Hits Walt Disney World Dining Reservation System

Two website downtime screens: one with desert-like scenery, the other with a cartoon dog, both feature AWS outage notes underneath.

UPDATE: As of 7:55pm ET, the dining reservation system is working again, although the “technical issues” banner is still displayed across the site. Tuesday’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage hit the Walt Disney World site in the afternoon, affecting dining reservations and other services. Walt Disney World Dining Reservations Down Currently, every page on the … Read more

Magic Kingdom Wait Time Signs Down Due to Widespread Technical Issues

A "Stand By Entrance" sign with no wait time posted overlooks guests gathering at the entrance of a Disney park attraction.

Wait time signs at Walt Disney World aren’t currently working due to technical issues. Walt Disney World and Disneyland Technical Issues When checking our Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort apps on Monday morning, we received these pop-up warnings. Pardon the Inconvenience We are currently experiencing intermittent technical issues that may affect some of our … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Fourth of July Fireworks Expanded at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom

Disney fireworks burst over a castle resembling Magic Kingdom's, its base aglow in rainbow lights, dazzling the 2026 night sky.

Among other festivities, the 4th of July fireworks will play across all three nights of the holiday weekend at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom Park to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Disney 250 Celebrates America Disney is celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation with celebrations that kick off on Veterans Day 2025 and continue through the July … Read more

Celebrate the Holidays with Mickey, Grogu, and More on New Disney World Apparel

Four Disney World holiday tees hang in a store, each with festive Disney designs unique to Walt Disney World, not other park castles.

The holiday season is quickly approaching at Disney World, and new tees have arrived with designs themed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Star Wars, and more. Walt Disney Icon Tee – $34.99 This pink holiday T-shirt features several Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. They all wear Santa hats. Other Christmas icons featured … 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

Buzz Lightyear Figure Lands at Disney World for Toy Story’s 30th Anniversary

A Buzz Lightyear figure in a spaceship box on a shelf, honoring Toy Story’s 30th Anniversary, just like park displays at Disney.

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

More Authentic Original Winter Jackets Available at Walt Disney World

Three jackets—tan fleece, gray puffer, and burgundy hoodie—all sporting Walt Disney World logos, nodding to the Florida park.

Hinting at “cooler” days to come, even more winter wear is arriving at Walt Disney World. The latest additions include classic jackets and puffy sweatshirts with the resort logo. Puffer Jacket – $99.99 The puffer jacket is black with a horizontal quilted pattern. It zips up the front, and there are two pockets on either side. … Read more

Large Tree Removed From Grand Floridian Resort Theme Park View

A large tree that previously blocked theme park views from several rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has now been removed. Grand Floridian Big Pine Key Building The Big Pine Key building reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort after an extensive refurbishment in 2022. The building holds Disney Vacation Club resort studio rooms, … Read more

Grand Floridian Bar Gets Lighting & More Lobby Updates

A grand Disney hotel lobby with elegant lighting, floral carpet, a grand piano, and white partitions cordoning off the space.

Construction on the Grand Floridian Birdcage Bar is rapidly progressing with new lighting elements installed. Plus, we have more updates from the lobby. Grand Floridian Birdcage Bar Crew members are still working on the Birdcage Bar, which was recently placed behind curtains since the rest of the lobby is open with brand new carpet and … Read more

New & Returning Foods Coming to Jollywood Nights 2025

A selection of four Disney park dishes: a monster-themed pastry, plus classics like spaghetti, macaroni, and creamy cocoa.

As previously announced at Destination D23, 25 new menu items are expected to debut alongside returning items to Jollywood Nights for the 2025 event. Disney Eats has now shared a first look at some of the new items and returning favorites. Jollywood Nights Food Last year, over 60 food and drink options were available for … Read more

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Begins Prepping for Holiday Season, Effects Installed

People walk along a palm-lined street with shops under a blue sky at Hollywood Studios, one of Walt Disney World's theme parks.

Hollywood Studios has begun prepping for the holiday season with snoap machines and lights being installed in the park. Holiday Prep Work Prep work has begun at Hollywood Studios for the 2025 holiday season. We spotted snoap machines installed on both Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. These are placed on top of the buildings, and … 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

Lightning Lane Service Added for Zootopia Better Zoogether

Zootopia logo in green, red ribbon says ‘Better Zoogether!’, plus a Lightning Lane nod—set on white, no castle like Disney parks.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether opens next month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney has now added Lightning Lane service for the show. Zootopia Lightning Lane Access The 9-minute show debuts on November 7, and we recently got our first look at what the sign looks like after it was installed a few weeks ago. Guests purchasing … 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