Construction Continues on Stairwell of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Construction continues at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as part of an ongoing overhaul of the resort. The Big Pine Key building reopened earlier this month with renovated Disney Vacation Club resort studios, but crews continue to work on one side of the building. Walls and scaffolding have mostly been removed. However, a temporary … Read more

New Menu Debuts at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

An updated menu has debuted at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new items include Fried Fresh Mozzarella ($11) as an appetizer and Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop ($28) as an entrée. The Mama’s Italian Pasta ($21) entrées have been updated. They are now fettuccini instead of spaghetti, tossed with roasted tomatoes and … Read more

New Minions LEGO Set, Pins, Magnets, and More Blast Into Universal Studios Hollywood

Prepare for “Minions: The Rise of Gru” with new toy sets, a LEGO set, pins, magnets, and a tumbler now available at Universal Studios Hollywood. Minions Movie Moments: Pedal Power Gru Set – $40 This set recreates a scene from the new movie, with a young Gru on a homemade motorcycle. He comes with one … Read more

New ‘Main Street Electrical Parade’ Pin, Apparel, and Magnet Set at Disneyland

More merchandise celebrating 50 years of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found a limited release pin in 20th Century Music Co. and more merch in Disney Showcase and the Emporium. Limited Release Main Street Electrical Parade Pin – $17.99 The pin features Mickey leading the parade with his star-topped … Read more

New Minion Otto Loungefly Mini Backpack Arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood

A new Loungefly mini backpack resembling Otto, the newest Minion, is available at Universal Studios Hollywood. Otto Minion Loungefly Mini Backpack – $82 The backpack is yellow on top and blue on the bottom. Otto’s face, with his brown eyes peering out of goggles and the braces on his teeth, is on the yellow section. … Read more

Aulani Cast Members Joining Honolulu Pride Parade for First Time, Pride Photo Ops Staying at Walt Disney World Through July

Disney has announced that some of the Pride Month photo ops throughout Walt Disney World will stay through July due to popular demand. Disney did not specify which photo ops. Popular ones include the progressive pride flag Mickey head on the Purple Wall at Magic Kingdom and a cutout of pride balloons at Grand Avenue … Read more

First Coins, Thwomp, Goomba, and Mario Flag Added to Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood

The first gold coins and a Mario flag are visible amidst the construction of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Construction is visible from the balcony near Super Silly Fun Land in the Upper Lot. Since our last update, some scaffolding has been removed from Bowser’s Castle. Dark grey stone is visible on the … Read more

New Limited Release Vault Collection Train MagicBand at Walt Disney World

A new limited release MagicBand featuring a train has joined the Vault Collection at Walt Disney World. We found it in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Limited Release Vault Collection MagicBand – $39.99 The MagicBand is lime green, with a white slider. The retro Walt Disney World logo is on the slider in blue and black. … Read more

Disney Employees Back Out of Home Purchases in Central Florida as Move From California is Delayed to 2026

After The Walt Disney Company delayed moving Imagineers and other employees to Lake Nona from 2023 to 2026, many of those employees have now backed out of buying homes in Central Florida. Fox 35 spoke to some Central Florida realtors about the postponement, including Ken Pozek of Real Broker. “I was like, this is gonna … Read more

More Bands Announced for Eat to the Beat Concert Series at 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Disney has announced more bands for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. They released the original line-up in May, but here is the updated schedule: July 14-15 – Baha Men July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy July 22-23 – Tonic (NEW) July 24-25 – … Read more

New Orange Bird Annual Passholder Magnet Coming to Disney Springs on July 5

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will soon be able to pick up a new complimentary Orange Bird magnet from Disney Springs. Disney revealed the magnet in The Passholder Buzz section of the My Disney Experience app. Orange Bird is flying within a blue “D.” “Walt Disney World” is to the left in white letters and … Read more

New Kanan Jarrus, Plo Koon, and Ahsoka Tano Legacy Lightsaber Hilts Coming Soon to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Three new legacy lightsaber hilt sets are coming soon to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Disney already revealed Plo Koon’s lightsaber hilt set at Star Wars Celebration last month. We now know the hilt will be available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in both parks beginning July 8, … Read more

Adventures by Disney Raises Minimum Age Requirement

Effective immediately, Adventures by Disney has raised their minimum age requirement for most adventures from four-years-old to five-years-old. This applies to Land Adventures (excluding Pirate Adventures), Escapes, and River Cruises. The updated age requirement will apply to all new bookings from June 30, 2022 forward. Travel parties with a four-year-old guest who already have confirmed … Read more

New Eight-Night Alaska Cruise on Disney Wonder Available in September 2023

Disney Cruise Line has added a new Alaska itinerary for the Disney Wonder departing Vancouver on September 11, 2023. This one-time Alaska cruise is eight nights, returning on September 19. It has ports of call at Dawes Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Staterooms start at $2,975. Guests can book online now. The Disney Wonder … Read more

Flavors of Florida Returns to Disney Springs in July, Full Food & Beverage Guide Released

Disney Springs will host Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE this summer, from July 5 through August 14, 2022. Over thirty Disney Springs restaurants and shops are participating with fresh Floridian flavors and merchandise. Here is a full guide to all the special food and beverage options that will be available. Amorette’s Patisserie Blood Orange … Read more

New Spider-Man Loungefly Collection Swings Into Universal Orlando Resort

A new Spider-Man Loungefly collection has “thwipped” its way into Universal Orlando Resort. The collection includes a handbag, backpack, and wallet. We found them in the Universal Studios Store at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure Trading Company at Islands of Adventure. Spider-Man Loungefly Mini Backpack – $82 The backpack shows Spider-Man swinging above … Read more