In a post by Orlando Magazine, Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle explained Disney’s approach to the recent closing of popular attractions for new offerings by claiming Muppets Courtyard and Dinorama are “underutilized areas”. “In the past year, we have broken ground on major expansions in three of our theme parks,” “We are building Monstropolis … Read more
A light-up attraction poster figurine featuring the Jungle River from Jungle Cruise is available at Magic Kingdom. Jungle River Light Up 3-D Attraction Poster Figurine – $129 “For true life adventure ride the Jungle River!” This poster figurine is three-dimensional, bringing the attraction to life. The circular base of the figurine has a Skipper driving … Read more
A new collection of Mickey Mouse World Showcase-themed sweatshirts has arrived at EPCOT. Location We found the collection for sale in Disney Traders, which is located in the World Showcase Plaza. The full collection includes 11 sweatshirts, representing every pavilion in World Showcase. Each sweatshirt matches the t-shirt collection that debuted back in January. Each … Read more
Spaceship Earth has been closed for refurbishment since late August, but a reopening date has been set for the attraction. Spaceship Earth The Disney World website has operating hours for Spaceship Earth beginning on October 25, 2025. The ride has been closed since August 25 for refurbishment. Rolling planters have blocked the entrance to the queue, … Read more
Reservations will open soon for the Living with the Land – Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses tour, which is part of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses Last year was the first year Disney offered guests the opportunity to embark on a Behind the Seeds tour of the nighttime holiday … Read more
One of the unique experiences available to guests in Pandora – The World of Avatar is permanently closed. Personalized Avatar Figures The unique experience of making personalized Avatar figures is permanently closed as of yesterday, October 1, 2025. It was located inside Windtraders, the gift shop of Pandora – The World of Avatar. Black curtains … Read more
New Cars-themed plush accessories have arrived at EPCOT, so you can create your own headband with the lovable Radiator Springs characters. Cars Mini Plush Accessories – $11.99 each Three new headband plush accessories, all from the movie Cars, are now available in Creations Shop. Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Cozy Cone Motel are all small plush … Read more
Zootopia: Better Zoogether will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom later this fall, and we have your first look at the show marquee. Marquee Installed Crews recently installed the marquee at Animal Kingdom for Zootopia: Better Zoogether. It can easily be viewed above the temporary walls constructed around the sign. Unfortunately, the majority of it is … Read more
The Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper is available all day to guests at Magic Kingdom. Previously it was only for guests attending the 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Sipper – $13.29 *Add to any fountain beverage The sipper depicts the fan-favorite Mayor of Halloweentown. The … Read more
EPCOT has several Little Words Project bracelets featuring Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Scream Queen – $30 Sally is featured on the “Scream Queen” bracelet, which has blue, yellow, maroon, and pearlescent beads. A Sally charm is placed next to the block letters that spell out “Scream Queen.” Stay Spooky – $30 “Stay Spooky” … Read more
A Disney World version of the park-limited winter cap from Tokyo Disney Resort is now available. Winter Cap – $29.99 The beanie-style winter cap is made of fluffy white fleece. On the bottom of the band, a patch has several phrases in black text: The outline of Cinderella Castle sits in the bottom right corner … Read more
Today, Magic Kingdom is celebrating 54 years, and an exclusive Happy Birthday Magic Kingdom Pin has guests lining up and waiting to purchase one. Happy Birthday Magic Kingdom Pin – $22.99 Our Disney World reporter arrived at Magic Kingdom and got in line at 8:40 am this morning, and a lengthy line had already formed … Read more
Universal has allegedly not contacted the family of the guest who died after riding Stardust Ricers at Epic Universe, Disney sent a letter to Character.AI over several of its AI-based chatbots, and Walt Disney World announced several 2026 discounts — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
After some strange queue procedures were seen being tested at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind over this past weekend, the process has changed again. Testing Queue Procedures Over this past weekend, Cast Members temporarily tested an alternate process for the usual queue experience at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Temporary stanchions were added … Read more
Disney has recently revealed images of select merchandise items that will be available for the upcoming 2025 runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Wine & Dine Half Marathon Merchandise The first set of four images includes a look at a T-shirt, windbreaker jacket, baseball cap, and mug. The apparel is all a dark navy … Read more
A highly detailed figure of Figment is now available at Disney World. He’s part of the Articulated Figure collection by Disney. Figment Articulated Figure – $14.99 Figment is highly detailed to what he looks like “in real life”. His purple body and orange horns and wings all match his character. His arms, legs, neck, and … Read more