New Play! Pavilion Permit Gives Hint at Possible Opening Timeframe at EPCOT

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for the long-delayed Play! Pavilion at EPCOT. This new pavilion will take over what was once the Wonders of Life Pavilion. It was announced in 2019 and originally supposed to open for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, but we haven’t heard much about it since COVID-19 … Read more

Bob Chapek is Bob Iger’s Biggest Regret

According to a report from Business Insider, the transition to Bob Chapek as CEO of The Walt Disney Company did not go as former CEO Bob Iger had planned. Iger had intended to spend his last year as CEO of Disney on a global goodbye tour, but this was canceled due to COVID-19. Iger had … Read more

New EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival AirPods Cases Now Available

The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has several new AirPods cases featuring Figment, Remy, Mickey, and Minnie. We found these in Creations Shop. Each design comes on both horizontal and vertical cases. Figment AirPods Case – $19.99 The designs are printed on the outside of the AirPods cases. All the cases have black … Read more

New Chef Mickey and Minnie Pizza-Themed Merchandise Available at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022

New pizza-themed merchandise featuring Chef Mickey and Minnie is now available at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The t-shirt, serving board, and pizza plate set are available at Port of Entry in EPCOT. Chef Mickey Tee – $29.99 This tee is solid gray. On the left breast is an image of pizza … Read more

Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Offering Sneak Peeks of ‘Strange World,’ ‘Elemental,’ and More During D23 Expo 2022

D23 has announced the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios “Looking Ahead” panel for D23 Expo 2022. The studios will offer sneak peeks at the upcoming films “Strange World” and “Elemental,” and more. Looking Ahead With the Walt Disney StudiosFriday, September 9, 3:30 PM, Hall D23 On Friday, September 9, thousands of Disney fans will … Read more

New ‘Jurassic Park’ Mr. DNA Loungefly Mini Backpack Available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Bingo! A new Loungefly mini backpack featuring Mr. DNA from “Jurassic Park” is now available at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We found it in Islands of Adventure Trading Company. Mr. DNA Loungefly Backpack – $82 Mr. DNA, made of a colorful strand of DNA beads, is on an appliqué on the front pocket, along with … Read more

New Princess Tiana Kitchenware and T-Shirt Available at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022

Among this year’s EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise collections is one inspired by Tiana of “The Princess and the Frog.” This collection includes kitchenware and a t-shirt. It’s available in Port of Entry at EPCOT. Tiana Tee – $36.99 The v-neck shirt has ruffled sleeves. It’s light green, with Tiana pictured on the … Read more

BREAKING: Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever Ending on September 1

“Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” will end their limited-time runs at Disneyland on September 1, 2022. Disney did not announce what would replace the nighttime parade and fireworks after September 1. “Main Street Electrical Parade” has been celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Disneyland Forever” first opened at Disneyland in 2015. Both returned … Read more

New Chef Remy Spork Available Squeaks Into the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022

A Chef Remy spork is now available at select marketplaces throughout the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022. We found it at The Fry Basket. Chef Remy Spork – $2.50 The plastic reusable spork is blue, with Remy at the end of the handle. Remy is wearing a Chef’s hat. The stem reads “EPCOT … Read more

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Returns to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022

The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has begun, and guests can once again participate in a scavenger hunt featuring Remy of “Ratatouille.” Maps and stickers for Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak are available for $9.99 at Port of Entry, Creations Shop, and World Traveler. With the map in hand, guests can search for … Read more

Demolition Begins on the ESPN Club at Disney’s Boardwalk

ESPN Club at Disney’s Boardwalk is now being demolished, after permanently closing earlier this year. There are construction vehicles parked behind rolling planters on the boardwalk. There is a crane and cherry picker. The ESPN Club sign remains (for now), but crew members were removing other decorations. They have placed tarp on the ground to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New ‘Shrek’s Swamp Meet’ with Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey Opens in KidZone at Universal Studios Florida

The new Shrek meet-and-greet location has opened in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. The old location, attached to the permanently closed Classic Monsters Café, closed over a month ago. Since then, crews have been updating what was once the Barney Shop, turning it into “Shrek’s Swamp Meet.” Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone opens at 10:00 … Read more

New Mickey Topiary Plush Arrives Late for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2022

Though the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins today, a new Mickey Mouse topiary plush for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has just arrived. Mickey Topiary Plush – $26.99 The plush resembles a Mickey-shaped topiary in an orange flower pot. Mickey is all green, with embroidered eyes and buttons. “EPCOT International Flower … Read more

All the New Chef Figment Merchandise Available at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022

A new Chef Figment merchandise collection has arrived at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2022. These items can be found in Port of Entry at EPCOT. Figment Oven Mitt – $14.99 This oven mitt resembles Figment, complete with his yellow eyes and orange horns sticking out of the back. His mouth is within … Read more

SpongeBob SquarePants Loungefly Mini Backpack and Wallet Swim Into Universal Studios Florida

A new SpongeBob SquarePants Loungefly mini backpack and matching wallet have splashed into Universal Studios Florida. These are available in SpongeBob StorePants. SpongeBob SquarePants Loungefly Mini Backpack – $82 The backpack features SpongeBob and Patrick riding pink jellyfish, against a pink-purple ocean background. There are silver bubbles in various sizes. The front pocket has a … Read more

VIDEO: Avengers Campus Assembles the Heroes With Special Drone Show and Fireworks For Launch Party at Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris has released a video of the “Avengers Assemble Moment” from this weekend’s virtual launch party for Avengers Campus, which is opening at Walt Disney Studios Park on July 20. Iron Man’s assistant F.R.I.D.A.Y. welcomed guests and introduced French Fuse, who performed a medley of Marvel theme songs. Several superheroes then came out to … Read more