New Haunted Mansion Purple Wallpaper Pants, Stretching Room Tee, and More at Walt Disney World

More Haunted Mansion apparel has materialized at Walt Disney World. We found a new youth tee and tank earlier this week, and now several new items are available in Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom. Bride Hooded Shirt – $39.99 This shirt is pink. One half has vertical stripes of purple, yellow, blue, and white. It … Read more

REVIEW: Fourth of July Celebration at Universal Orlando Resort Offers Tons of Entertainment, Character Dance Party, and High-Energy Pyrotechnics Display

Universal Orlando Resort celebrated the Fourth of July this year with a live band, DJ, character dance party, and various patriotic performers — plus, of course, fireworks. We were there to experience everything Universal had to offer and we enjoyed every minute of the night. As soon as we arrived in CityWalk, we found this … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Meet Minnie Mouse With Mickey in 50th Anniversary Costumes at Magic Kingdom

Minnie Mouse has joined Mickey at Town Square Theater in Magic Kingdom to greet guests in her 50th anniversary costume. This is the first time in years that the couple has met together at Magic Kingdom. This is also the only place most guests can meet them in their 50th anniversary costumes — they do … Read more

Pathway to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone Reopens at Universal Studios Florida

The main pathway to Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone at Universal Studios Florida has reopened after refurbishment. Previously, green construction walls blocked access after the merchandise kiosk. Guests had to cut through Central Park instead. The pavement has been replaced. The pavement in the courtyard outside Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone has been slowly replaced in phases. The caricatures, … Read more

Three Former Walt Disney World Cast Members Suing Disney Over COVID-19 Vaccine and Face Mask Policies

Three former Walt Disney World Cast Members are suing the company over the COVID-19 vaccine and face mask policies. They claim they were unlawfully fired due to their religious beliefs. When Walt Disney World reopened in the summer of 2020, they required all Cast Members to wear face masks and some to wear face shields. … Read more

New Light-Up Pandora – The World of Avatar Bottle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A new water bottle is available for purchase in Windtraders at Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Light-Up Pandora Bottle – $29.99 The plastic bottle is translucent blue, with a solid blue bottom and cap. White lines with wood sprites are around the outside. Wood sprites inside the bottle light up. There’s … Read more

New Main Street Electrical Parade Magnet Set Floats Into Walt Disney World

Decorate your fridge for the 50th anniversary of the Main Street Electrical Parade with this new magnet set available at Walt Disney World. We found this set at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Main Street Electrical Parade Magnet Set – $24.99 There are eight magnets in this set. Most of the magnets resemble different floats, … Read more

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina ‘Taking the Reins From Nick Fury’ as a Leader in Marvel Cinematic Universe

In a new art book for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” Valentina Allegra de Fontaine played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus is described as “taking the reins from Nick Fury.” Executive producer Nate Moore wrote in “Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: The Art of the Series” about casting Louis-Dreyfus and developing the character: “The … Read more

‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ Animated and Live-Action Special Airing on ABC in December

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s animated “Beauty and the Beast,” ABC will air a two-hour special called “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” on December 15. The special will be executive produced by Jon M. Chu and directed by Hamish Hamilton. It will be a hybrid of animation and live-action, with musical … Read more

New Pins for ‘Star Wars’ 45th Anniversary, Dapper Dans, and Disney Vacation Club Arrive at Disneyland Resort

With a new month comes new pins to Disneyland Resort. Several new “Star Wars” pins honoring the film’s 45th anniversary, and plenty of other limited edition and limited release pins, are now available. We found these at 20th Century Music Co. in Disneyland. Limited Edition “Star Wars” 45th Anniversary Jumbo Pin – $99.99 This jumbo … Read more

Some ‘One Family’ 2022 Pin Celebration Pins to be Available at Disneyland Resort

Though the 2022 Pin Celebration will be happening in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort, some pins will also be available at Disneyland Resort. A few pins will be available at both resorts and/or on shopDisney, but a few will be exclusive to Disneyland Resort. The theme of this year’s Pin Celebration is “One Family,” … Read more

Jedi Training Sign Removed From Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The sign for Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple has been removed from outside the stage next to Star Tours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Jedi training has not taken place since the parks closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19. The stage and temple façade remain but have gone unused. The sign with showtimes previously … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Chapek to Receive $20 Million Bonus Every Year

Last week, the board of directors for The Walt Disney Company voted unanimously to extend CEO Bob Chapek’s contract three more years, despite public dislike for the CEO. The SEC filing now makes the details of the contract extension public. Chapek’s contract will now expire on July 1, 2025. His base salary of $2.5 million … Read more

New Glow-in-the-Dark Tower of Terror Loungefly Ear Headband Drops Into Walt Disney World

Enter the Fifth Dimension in style with this new glow-in-the-dark Loungefly ear headband inspired by The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It is available in Tower Hotel Gifts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tower of Terror Loungefly Ear Headband – $39.99 The ears are red with black and gold stripes. They are made with a pleather … Read more

Refurbishment Continues Throughout Toon Lagoon in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

After some minor construction in May, refurbishment work continues throughout Toon Lagoon in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. An A-frame sign outside Comic Strip Cafe asks guests to “please pardon our dust.” A blue box covers the small cannon next to the used speech bubbles stack. The broken boat photo-op with Howland Owl and Churchy from … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Reportedly Evacuated for the First Time at Walt Disney World

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World was briefly evacuated, for the first time as far as we know. Instagram user @jp_visits_disney shared photos from the evacuation. Guests left the building through emergency exit doors and stairs. They gathered on the backstage lawn. According to JP, the evacuation only lasted about half an hour. … Read more