13 New ‘Harry Potter’ Interactive Wands Debut at Ollivander’s Including Florida Exclusive at Universal Orlando Resort, Previous Designs Now Retired

13 new interactive wands have arrived right on schedule at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. One of the wand designs is exclusive to Florida, and the other Universal parks worldwide will have their own exclusives, too. All of the new designs are $63, just like the previous styles. As opposed … Read more

Details Released for Pixar Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line Including ‘An Incredible Deck Party’ and More

The Pixar Day at Sea cruises begin on January 7 with select Disney Cruise Line voyages, and more details are finally being released. Character Encounters Characters will abound during Pixar Day at Sea, including character greetings with some of your favorites from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “The Incredibles” and “Inside Out,” along … Read more

Full Guide to Celebrating Christmas and Winter Holidays at Walt Disney World in 2022

If you’re ringing in the holidays this season at Walt Disney World, we’ve got a full guide to every dish, drink, decoration, and more around the resort. Magic Kingdom Decorations The park gets decked out for the holidays early, with the first decorations arriving the day after Halloween. You can find special touches everywhere in … Read more

REVIEW: Trying the Hollywood Brown Derby ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

“Fantasmic!” dining packages are now available at five restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re in search of the best bang for your buck. So this time, we booked a package at The Hollywood Brown Derby to try it out! Exterior The Hollywood Brown Derby is modeled after the original chain of Brown Derby restaurants … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Fantasmic!’ Dining Package at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

“Fantasmic!” dining packages are now available at five restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re in search of the best bang for your buck. So this time, we booked a package at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano to try it out! Interior Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano is themed as an Italian restaurant you would find in … Read more

Full Guide to the 2022 Festival of Holidays and More at Disney California Adventure

The Festival of Holidays has returned to Disney California Adventure, and we have a full guide to all that and more for the 2022 holiday season! You can also check out our full guide to the holidays at Disneyland Park. Festival of Holidays Entertainment Mickey’s Happy Holiday Cavalcade Dance along with Mickey Mouse and pals … Read more

REVIEW: Have a Classic Homecooked Dinner and a Show With the Fantasmic! Dining Package at 50s Prime Time Café

Fantasmic! returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November, and now, guests can book dining packages at select venues. One of the new restaurants to offer this package is 50s Prime Time Café. Exterior 50s Prime Time Café is in Echo Lake next to Hollywood & Vine, near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Interior 50s … Read more

Imagineers Share New Concept Art for Disney Village Transformation at Disneyland Paris

Disney has shared more concept art for the transformation of Disney Village at Disneyland Paris. The shopping and dining district is undergoing a major reimagining. They also shared an interview with Imagineers Jean-Marc Mounet, Senior Project Manager, and Greg Ashton, Executive Architect. Read the full interview below. The current transformation of Disney Village is an … Read more

BREAKING: Trailer and Poster Released for ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’

“Indiana Jones 5” finally has a real title. The newest film in the franchise will be called “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” You can watch the first trailer below. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” will take place in 1969, amidst the space race where he will encounter his old enemy, the … Read more

REVIEW: Merry Menagerie Cupcake Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the Holidays

The Merry Menagerie cupcake has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and this year, it can be found at Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus. We spotted it when we were at Restaurantosaurus checking out the new “So Cool Dinos” National Geographic book that now comes with the kids’ meals. The 50th celebration cupcake is also still … Read more

‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ Season 2 Will Debut in January 2023

Season 2 of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on National Geographic will officially debut on January 1, 2023. All episodes will launch on Disney+ on January 4. The debut is being advertised as part of Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration. The 10-episode season promises to “explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more

Christopher Lloyd Will Reprise Role as Doc Brown for ‘Back to the Future: OUTATIME’ at Universal’s Great Movie Escape

Christopher Lloyd will reprise his iconic role as Doc Brown for the new “Back to the Future: OUTATIME” escape room experience at Universal’s Great Movie Escape. The experience is described as “Great Scott – Biff’s at it again! He’s stolen Doc Brown’s newest time travel device to sabotage the timeline for his gain. Follow Doc’s … Read more

REVIEW: Fantasmic! Dining Package Debuts at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Fantasmic! returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the beginning of this month, but the dining packages didn’t return until today. Naturally, our first stop was the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater Restaurant. Here’s what’s included in each Fantasmic! Dining Package: An entrée and appetizer or dessert at select full-service restaurants or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), … Read more

Finishing Details Still Being Added to the Disney Wish Cruise Ship

The Disney Wish got off to a slow start, and construction continues to drag on finishing details. As we reported from our cruises after its launch this summer, many things on board the newest Disney Cruise Line ship were broken or unfinished. Now, a reader reports that third-party companies are still installing features overnight this … Read more

The Crystal Palace Expands Cocktail Menu as Alcohol Rules Continue to Loosen at Magic Kingdom

The Crystal Palace has expanded its cocktail menu as the hard liquor restrictions around the Magic Kingdom continue to be loosened. The Magic Kingdom used to be infamously dry, following Walt Disney’s wishes. “No liquor, no beer, nothing,” was the decree he made for Disneyland. Magic Kingdom followed the same rules until 2012, when Be … Read more

‘The Little Mermaid’ Theming Replaces Pirate Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney has released a first look at new “The Little Mermaid” theming in guest rooms of the Trinidad area at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Some, if not all, of these rooms used to be the “pirate rooms.” When the refurbishment was announced, Disney said the new rooms will include “subtle nods to fan-favorite characters from … Read more