Shannen Michaelsen 
Another iconic purple and red road sign has been replaced at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney began replacing the signs earlier this year with new blue and yellow signs. The new sign is above the road near McDonald’s and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This points to the 192 exit. A purple and red sign remains next … Read more
Decorate your Christmas tree with two new “Harry Potter” ornaments and dress up for the holiday party with new Deathly Hallows apparel from Universal Orlando Resort. Light-Up Butterbeer Ornament – $30 This ornament resembles a mug of orange butterbeer with sparkling white foam at the top. It comes with a detachable golden chain. A switch … Read more
Half of the Thunder Falls Terrace dining room in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been closed off due to a leaky roof. Black curtains and plants block access to some of the dining area. The leaky roof is apparently due to Hurricane Ian a month ago. Christmas trees have also been added to Thunder Falls … Read more
The mini show (less than five minutes) featuring Kylo Ren and the First Order has returned to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This show takes place on the stage in front of Kylo Ren’s Upsilon command shuttle. It begins with a speech by a First Order officer. Supreme Leader Kylo Ren then … Read more
Holiday Magic Shots are now available in front of the Buena Vista Street Christmas tree at Disney California Adventure. The first Magic Shot we did with a PhotoPass photographer had us blowing snowflakes from our hands. We then found ourselves trapped in a snow globe. Another Magic Shot is available to Magic Key holders by … Read more
Halloween may be over, but monsters are forever. A new collection of Universal classic monsters apparel is now available at the Studio Store in Universal Studios Hollywood. Frankensteins Long-Sleeved Shirt – $40 The Bride of Frankenstein appears in the silhouette of her husband’s head on the front of this black shirt. “Frankenstein” is printed on … Read more
Work continues on the building that previously housed Shrek 4-D. It’s rumored that a “Minions” Villain-Con attraction will replace Shrek 4-D, and so far construction supports the rumor. It looks like the building is being renamed. The wall above the Transformers meet-and-greet now reads “Stage 40.” As you’ll see in later photos, other walls still … Read more
Christmas isn’t just taking over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but all of Universal Studios Florida. Holiday decorations can now be seen in almost every inch of the park. New York We were excited to see the Universal Studios Florida Christmas tree towering over the New York area this morning. The tree sits on … Read more
A new Pandora charm featuring Mickey Mouse from “Steamboat Willie” is available exclusively at Disney Parks. We found it in Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Steamboat Willie Pandora Charm – $90 The charm is silver with Mickey’s face in black, white, and gray on one side. Mickey is wearing his Steamboat Willie hat. … Read more
The Grinch meet and greet will be in a different location on Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure this year. He previously met guests at All The Books You Can Read. During a recent trip, we noticed the windows of Honk Honkers were covered from the inside. We asked a Team Member about it … Read more
Disney announced on Instagram that a new musical popcorn tin (rather than a plastic bucket) will be available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort later this month. The tin is red with green holly and gold trim. It winds up on the bottom to play music box versions of holiday songs. It also has … Read more
Life Day (a winter holiday in the “Star Wars” universe) is almost upon us, so celebrate with a new merchandise collection available at Walt Disney World. We found most of these items in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Life Day was first introduced in the infamous … Read more
Beware the might of the Galactic Empire! Show your loyalty to the Dark Side with an Imperial crest medal. This imposing item was first released at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park, but is now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, too. Imperial Crest Medal – $30 The circular medal is golden with the Empire’s … Read more
Witches might be more associated with Halloween, but the magical residents of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter can’t wait for the winter holidays. Wreaths, garlands, and more decorations have been hung with care throughout both Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Hogsmeade The entrance to Hogsmeade now … Read more
The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Resort, for real this time! Guests can now enjoy holiday decorations throughout both parks, including snow caps and icicles on Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park and the Christmas tree at the front of Disney California Adventure. So join us on a tour of all the decorations installed so … Read more
A high school marching band has canceled their Walt Disney World performance planned for November 12 after Disney asked them to cover their logo featuring a Native American caricature. Venice High School Principal Zoltan Kerestely sent a letter to parents and teachers on Thursday informing them the performance was canceled, the Herald-Tribune reports. The students … Read more
