2022 Holiday Perks Announced for Universal Orlando Resort Passholders

Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2022 holiday perks for Annual Passholders, including a free decal, exclusive menu items, extended lounge hours, and more. The free UOAP car decal will be available from November 12 through December 31 or while supplies last. Passholders can receive one free decal. Pickup is at the UOAP Lounge in … Read more

Walt Disney World Waiving Cancellation Fees Due to Hurricane Nicole Through November 17

Walt Disney World will continue to waive cancellation fees through November 17 due to the impact of Hurricane Nicole. Here is the announcement from Walt Disney World: Due to potential weather impacts to guest travel plans, change and cancellation fees imposed by Disney will be waived for check-in dates of Tuesday, 11/8 – Thursday, 11/17. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Santa Claus Motorcade Visits Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2022 Holidays

The Santa Claus motorcade is back for another holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The motorcade is led by several elves dressed in green and white and carrying presents. Two reindeer and Pluto, wearing his own reindeer antlers, lead Santa’s car. The red car is decorated with gold paint and a green “S” on the … Read more

Complimentary Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Shield Available With Purchase of Legacy Lightsaber Hilt at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Guests can receive a complimentary Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser reflective shield with the purchase of a legacy lightsaber hilt at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Lightsaber hilts are available in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. One of the shields is on display. Guests do not receive the shield right away — it will be available at package pickup … Read more

“it’s a small world” Holiday 2022 Debuts, New Inclusive Dolls With Wheelchairs Added to Ride

The holiday season has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, and “it’s a small world” Holiday is back for another year of festivities. This year, two dolls with wheelchairs were also added to the ride as part of Disney’s ongoing diversity initiative. The dolls are expected to be added to the versions of “it’s a small … Read more

Studio Ghibli Teases Involvement in Possible ‘Star Wars’ Grogu Short for Disney+

Earlier this week, Studio Ghibli shared a video of their logo and the Lucasfilm logo, implying the two studios would be collaborating on a project. Now Ghibli has shared another teaser on Twitter, this time of a Grogu figurine. In the background of the image is Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli. “This is the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Merry Menagerie Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2022 Holidays

The 2022 holiday season has officially arrived at Walt Disney World and one of our favorite offerings has returned: Merry Menagerie! This puppet show happens periodically throughout the day on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Two different sets of puppeteers alternate “shows.” They walk among guests, alongside musicians. Two puppeteers operate birds that fly … Read more

Walt Disney World Teases New Minnie Mouse Annual Passholder Magnet

Walt Disney World is teasing a new Annual Passholder magnet featuring Minnie Mouse that is coming soon. The teaser appears in The Passholder Buzz in My Disney Experience. It shows just a glimpse of Minnie’s ears and her classic red hat with a yellow flower. “New Passholder magnet coming soon” appears set against a red … Read more

New Version of Mickey Snow Globe Sipper Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 2022 Holidays

A Mickey snow globe sipper is available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the 2022 holiday season. We found this sipper at the Coca-Cola stand near the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A Mickey-shaped brownie with holiday sprinkles is also available here. Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper – $13.99 The sipper can be added on to … Read more

New Grinch Head Popcorn Bucket Available at Universal Orlando Resort

Our hearts grew three sizes when we saw the new popcorn bucket available at Universal Orlando Resort for the holidays. We found this Grinch head popcorn bucket in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Grinch Head Popcorn Bucket – $28 The plastic bucket is sculpted to look like the Grinch’s head wearing a Santa hat … Read more

New Themed Elements Added to TRON Lightcycle Run Entrance, Construction Continues on Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

Before Hurricane Nicole hit Florida, we took a ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom to see progress on the construction of TRON Lightcycle / Run. While the weather worsened ahead of the hurricane, very few crew members were on site. We saw a few on the elevated walkway preparing to leave. … Read more

New Magic Kingdom Map Merchandise Joins the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Vault Collection

New Magic Kingdom map merchandise has debuted as part of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary Vault Collection. Unlike the opening day map merchandise released earlier this year, this collection features a map from the late 1970s. We found a pin in Frontier Trading Post at Magic Kingdom and the two bags at Celebrity 5&10 … Read more

New Peppermint Holiday Loungefly Mini Backpack at Walt Disney World

A sweet new holiday Loungefly mini backpack is available at Walt Disney World. We found this peppermint-inspired Loungefly bag in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Holiday Loungefly Mini Backpack – $85 On the front of the bag is a large Mickey-shaped peppermint covered in red sequins and white fake leather. Behind this peppermint is the small … Read more

New Minion Christmas Popcorn Bucket From Universal Orlando Resort

Carry your favorite flavor of popcorn in this new Minion Christmas popcorn bucket from Universal Orlando Resort. Minion Christmas Popcorn Bucket – $24.99 This Minion is Bob, still wearing his iconic goggles and denim overalls. But he’s also wearing a removable Santa hat. Bob is holding a snowman figurine. His green and brown eyes move … Read more

First Department Store Details Added to 2022 Holiday Tribute Store Façade at Universal Studios Florida

Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for the 2022 holiday season. In addition to a giant Christmas tree, the New York area of Universal Studios Florida will also house the Holiday Tribute Store. This year’s store will have a classic department store theme and the first details have been added to the façade. Unlike previous … Read more

Limited Operations Resuming at Orlando International Airport Tonight After Hurricane Nicole

After Tropical Storm / Hurricane Nicole has passed over Florida, limited operations will resume at Orlando International Airport tonight. Only domestic arrivals will be allowed tonight as limited commercial operations resume at 8:00 p.m. Remaining international and domestic operations will resume tomorrow, Friday, November 11. This decision was made after an investigation for property damage. … Read more