Entrance tapstiles at Walt Disney World no longer have special lighting effects, the Downtown Disney security checkpoint is coming back, the final remnant of Restaurant Marrakesh is officially gone, and Disney filed permits for the Grand Floridian entrance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Walt Disney World … Read more
Craving a sweet pumpkin treat to feel a tiny bit of fall? Head to the Germany pavilion in EPCOT for two new pumpkin desserts featuring Werther’s Original caramel: a caramel pumpkin butter bar and a caramel pumpkin spice cupcake. Werther’s Original Caramel Pumpkin Butter Bar – $5.79 Pumpkin, Spices, and Pumpkin-flavored Werther’s® Original® Caramel layered … Read more
After recently disappearing from The Haunted Mansion’s graveyard, the Hidden Mickey Shroud has rematerialized at Walt Disney World—and it’s had a literal glow up. Hidden Mickey Shroud Gets Ghostly Upgrade The Hidden Mickey Shroud appears in The Haunted Mansion’s graveyard scene, emerging from a crypt next to the opera singers’ scene. It gets its name … Read more
Howdy! Today was a rather dreary day in Walt Disney World. However, there were tons of new finds and fun to be had at EPCOT today. I started the morning with Pin Tuesday, as I do every Tuesday, and finished the day with snacks and fun. Could you ask for a better Tuesday? Good Morning … Read more
The official Walt Disney World website added reservation information for Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby during Disney Jollywood Nights 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jazzy Holidays Dates for 2025 Walt Disney World posted the following dates for this year’s Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby events, coinciding with the Jollywood Nights dates: … Read more
Epic Universe takes the Best Dark Ride Golden Ticket away from Disney, it’s already Christmas at the Disney Store, Disneyland Abu Dhabi’s castle will have water features, and a Downtown Disney security plaza suddenly closes — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, September 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
Where has the rum gone?! Maybe into this new barrel-shaped pirate mug we spotted at Walt Disney World. Pirate Barrel Coffee Mug – $16.99 This hefty stoneware mug resembles a weathered wooden barrel with tarnished metal hoops around the top and bottom. On the front is a grinning skull wearing a tricorn hat above crossed … Read more
Several new Monorail and Contemporary Resort merchandise items are now available at Walt Disney World. Mug – $19.99 The mug is teal and showcases Mickey Mouse in his classic red shorts, standing just outside of the Contemporary Resort. The main tower stands in front of an orange and yellow streaked sky, and the Disney’s Contemporary … Read more
Two new caps, inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas and Fantasmic, are now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Nightmare Before Christmas Cap – $29.99 Fans of Jack Skellington and The Nightmare Before Christmas film will love this new cap. Jack is embroidered on the front of this heather gray ball cap. His skeletal hands … Read more
A new Galaxy’s Edge-branded Droid Depot bottle and carrying case is now available in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Droid Depot Bottle & Holder – $64.99 The carrying case is made up of R2-D2’s classic colors of blue and silver. It features several zippered compartments for storage. A shiny silver R2-D2 appliqué is … Read more
An ironic Yeti ornament has arrived at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Serka Zong Bazaar We found the new ornament at Serka Zong Bazaar, the gift shop located at the exit of Expedition Everest. Expedition Everest Ornament – $26.99 The ornament features a 3D Yeti surrounded by text advertising the “Himalayan Track Repair” service, which … Read more
Howdy! Today was a lot of fun. I started my day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where I was met with a lot of construction and refurbishments. I ended my day in Disney Springs with a surprise performance by our favorite Piano Rob on the roaming piano. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from … Read more
Several new pieces of merchandise exclusive to Disney’s Riviera Resort have been spotted at Walt Disney World, including a new Loungefly backpack and more. Riviera Resort Loungefly Mini Backpack – $90 The faux leather Riviera Resort Loungefly mini backpack has a cream and blue color scheme that matches the resort’s exterior aesthetic. The body and … Read more
The Fantasia kiddie pool and water play area at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will soon be closed for a month-long refurbishment. Fantasia Kiddie Pool Closing for Refurbishment at All-Star Movies According to the Walt Disney World official website, the Fantasia kiddie pool and water play area will close for maintenance from September 8, 2025 through … Read more
A new ear headband and Spirit Jersey have debuted at EPCOT, and it matches items in the Union Jack Mickey collection. Ear Headband The new ear headband we spotted has a blue headband with “EPCOT World Showcase” on the side. There is a red bow with a Union Jack and Mickey icon embellishment in the … Read more
Scrim has now been added and some construction walls have been removed along the pathway between Toy Story Land and Star War’s Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge Construction Disney recently installed construction barriers near the exit/entrance of Toy Story Land that leads toward Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. As you walk from … Read more
