Shannen Michaelsen 
Another new color trend seems to be moving into Walt Disney World. This new aqua blue sequined Minnie ear headband would make Elsa proud. We found it at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Aqua Blue Minnie Ear Headband – $29.99 The ears and headband are coated in small sequins. The bow is made of shiny … Read more
There are three interconnected construction projects ongoing in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom right now: TRON Lightcycle / Run, Walt Disney World Railroad, and Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. The exterior portion of the new TRON-inspired roller coaster is clearly visible from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Crews have installed white paneling along most of the … Read more
Tickets are now on sale for “Thor: Love and Thunder”, which hits theaters on July 8, 2022. And as the film’s release approaches, a limited edition MagicBand inspired by the film is now available at Walt Disney World. Limited Edition “Thor: Love and Thunder” MagicBand – $39.99 This MagicBand has a limited edition size of … Read more
Howard Stern seemed to accidentally confirm on his SiriusXM radio show that he will be portraying Marvel’s Doctor Doom or a character in a Doom-related project. During a commercial break, Stern’s mic was still hot when he was asked if he was going to be working this summer and he said, “I’m going to do … Read more
The decorative yellow suns have been removed from columns on the exterior of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort. We saw work being done on the suns earlier in the month, and now it appears that was to remove them. The suns were previously covering the clusters of white light fixtures visible in these … Read more
Seaside Souvenirs has reopened at Paradise Gardens Park in Disney California Adventure after a brief refurbishment. We thought the merchandise location might be getting a new name after “Seaside Souvenirs” was removed from the billboard during refurbishment. That didn’t end up being the case, though. The name was just removed while the billboard was repainted. … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new jeweled ear headband and jeweled ear hat, each available for $500. We spotted them in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. These mouse ears are limited release. Jeweled Minnie Ear Headband – $500 The ears and bow are an EARidescent pink. The bow is made with shiny material and has … Read more
The Disney Wish christening took place this morning at Port Canaveral and was live-streamed online for all to watch. The ceremony opened with clips of Disney Cruise Line Cast Members stating their wishes for guests sailing on the ship. The live portion was on a colorful stage with a storybook screen at the center, and … Read more
Some new apparel inspired by The Haunted Mansion has arrived at Walt Disney World. This T-shirt, hoodie, and sweatpants can be found at Memento Mori, the Haunted Mansion gift shop in Magic Kingdom. Madame Leota T-Shirt – $36.99 This T-shirt is black with Madame Leota’s head in her crystal ball at the center. “From regions … Read more
Entertainment Weekly has shared the first photos from inside the Worlds of Marvel restaurant and Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge aboard the Disney Wish. We have seen concept art for the spaces before, but not actual photos. In Worlds of Marvel, guests will experience “Avengers: Quantum Encounter,” an interactive show starring Ant-Man and The Wasp. As … Read more
The christening of the new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, and its first sail-out from Port Canaveral will be live-streamed today at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT. The event will feature special guests, musical performances, and characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars adventures. Some Make-A-Wish children will appear to … Read more
A new Loungefly mini backpack inspired by Hello Kitty is available at Universal Orlando Resort. Several Hello Kitty and Sanrio bags have been released at Universal Orlando Resort recently, but this bag resembles Hello Kitty in her classic outfit. Hello Kitty Loungefly Backpack – $82 The top half of the backpack is white and has … Read more
Disneyland announced yesterday that Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage would reopen on July 25, and also revealed a new figure in the attraction. Dory’s septopus friend Hank will now appear on a rock above the water. We visited the attraction today to find that construction walls have been removed. A sign in front of Finding Nemo … Read more
The meet-and-greet location for “Shrek” characters closed a few weeks ago, along with the Classic Monsters Café it was attached to. Universal announced Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona would move to a new location in Universal Studios Florida but did not specify where. We later noticed the stone planters from the old meet-and-greet outside the abandoned Barney Shop in … Read more
A Western town inspired by the upcoming film “Nope,” written and directed by Jordan Peele, is under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood, possibly for Halloween Horror Nights 2022. Some of the town is visible from the Studio Tour, in the Falls Lake area. There is a façade for “Jupiter’s Claim,” a tourist trap that appears … Read more
The Main Street Electrical Parade Dooney & Bourke collection is now available at Disneyland Resort. The collection is available in Disney Clothiers at Disneyland. It includes three bags and a wallet (a MagicBand is also available at Walt Disney World). Main Street Electrical Parade Crossbody – $198 The crossbody bag has a tan adjustable strap. … Read more
