Super Nintendo World Store Opens at Universal CityWalk Hollywood With New Merchandise

A Super Nintendo World store has opened in Universal CityWalk Hollywood, meaning guests no longer have to go into the park to find Universal-exclusive Nintendo merchandise. A Super Nintendo World marquee is at the store’s entrance. Inside are large blocks and a Mario flag. The entrance wall is patterned with imagery from the Nintendo universe. … Read more

Adam ‘Edge’ Copeland, Suzanne Cryer, and Jessica Parker Kennedy Cast as Percy Jackson Villains

Three actors have joined the cast of the Disney+ “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series. Adam ‘Edge’ Copeland, Suzanne Cryer, and Jessica Parker Kennedy will play the series’ antagonists. Copeland will portray Ares, god of War, in a recurring guest star role. Ares is “handsome in a wicked way and arrogant, despite not always being … Read more

Disney Developing ‘Society of Explorers and Adventurers’ Film

Disney is developing a “Society of Explorers and Adventurers” film based on the society of the same name featured in Disney Parks around the world, most prominently Tokyo DisneySea. According to Deadline, “Strange World” filmmaker Qui Nguyen has been chosen to write the film. Ryan Reynolds’s Maximum Effort company will produce. Disney is hoping “Society … Read more

Work Begins on Super Nintendo World Entrance Path at Universal Studios Hollywood

Just a few weeks after the Super Nintendo World marquee was installed above the land’s entrance in Universal Studios Hollywood, work is underway on the entrance path. From above, we can see the entrance tunnel, which has yet to be painted so is just concrete grey for now. Protective plastic covers the marquee and colorful … Read more

Splashdown Photos Partially Closed at Magic Kingdom

A wall of scrim now blocks part of Splashdown Photos from guest access. The shop is next to Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom and is expected to get an update to coincide with the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in 2024. The woodsy store probably doesn’t need significant alterations to fit with the bayou setting … Read more

New Annual Passholder Mickey Mouse Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to Walt Disney World

A new Mickey Mouse popcorn bucket exclusive to Annual Passholders will be available at Walt Disney World soon. Mickey is peeking out of a pile of popcorn in a preview video on the Disney World Passholders Facebook page. The bucket will be available starting October 25. You’ll be able to find the bucket at the … Read more

Opening Timeline Announced, Jobs Posted for Toothsome Chocolate Emporium at Universal CityWalk Hollywood

The opening timeframe of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Hollywood has been announced in a job posting for the restaurant. According to the job posting, available at nbcunicareers.com, Toothsome will open in early 2023. They are hiring for approximately 250 positions. Here’s how Universal describes Toothsome: The new restaurant will … Read more

Minnie Ear Headband Price Increased by $5 at Walt Disney World

Price increases have hit Walt Disney World in more ways than one this week. As of today, October 13, the price of most Minnie ear headbands has increased by $5, from $29.99 to $34.99. Signs next to Minnie ear headbands throughout the resort have been updated to reflect the change. Some ear headbands are still … Read more

Hello Kitty Store at Universal Studios Florida Being Slowly Rethemed

The Hello Kitty theming of the Hello Kitty store at Universal Studios Florida is being dismantled, with plans to remove Hello Kitty from the location entirely. We noticed construction inside the store during our recent Halloween Horror Nights visit. Crew members were working quickly to knock out sections of the themed walls. This was previously … Read more

Work Resumes on Walt Disney World Railroad Tracks at Fantasyland Station

Construction has resumed on the train tracks of the Walt Disney World Railroad Fantasyland station. The tracks were removed for refurbishment and replacement in 2020. Their replacement began soon after, but construction seemed to pause for the past year even as refurbished Walt Disney World Railroad engines were tested nearby. Work has picked back up, … Read more

New ‘Star Wars’ Tatooine Pin Set, Retro X-Men Pin Collection, Holiday Pin Set, and More at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World has pins for everyone this month with a new “Star Wars” Tatooine mystery pin set and map, retro X-Men collection, Disney Designer doll pin, and more. We found all of these new pins in Frontier Trading post at Magic Kingdom. Limited Release Tatooine Map and Luke Pin – $49.99 This is part … Read more

Disneyland Park Pass Reservations and Tickets Now Available for 100th Anniversary Celebration

Disneyland Resort Park Pass reservations for 2023 were temporarily paused earlier this month when the resort announced their celebrations for The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary celebration. Park Pass reservations and tickets are now available for regular ticket holders for the beginning of the celebration. Disney 100 Years of Wonder will officially kick off on … Read more

PHOTOS: Gear Detailing Removed From Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Facade at Magic Kingdom

Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom is being updated ahead of the opening of the nearby TRON Lightcycle / Run. The Space Mountain gift shop is currently closed with no announced reopening date. Part of the retheming is removing some of the Tomorrowland 1994 elements from the shop, including the giant gears above … Read more

Construction of Disney Imagineering Lake Nona Campus Yet to Begin

The Walt Disney Company is still scheduled to move Walt Disney Imagineering and other departments from Glendale, California to Lake Nona, Florida. The move was originally supposed to be completed in 2023, but it was delayed to 2026. Construction of the new Lake Nona campus is also slow going — that is, it’s not going … Read more

BREAKING: ‘Fantasmic!’ Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November 2022

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“Fantasmic!” will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios after two years in November. An exact date has not been announced. It was previously announced the nighttime spectacular would return in 2022. Upon its return, it will feature a new sequence. No details have been officially announced, but the concept art shows elements of “Moana,” “Aladdin,” and “Frozen.” Rehearsals … Read more

BREAKING: MagicBand+ Coming to Disneyland Resort on October 26

We now know MagicBand+ will launch at Disneyland Resort on October 26. Magic Key Holders, DVC, and Cast Members will have early access. Bands will go on sale on October 19 for those select groups. On October 26, all guests will be able to purchase MagicBand+ at the following locations: Downtown Disney District: World of Disney, Disney’s … Read more