Fundraiser and Live Virtual Telethon Raising Money for Citizens of Hollywood & Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Actress with Breast Cancer

The Daily Pun 99 will be hosting a live virtual fundraiser for Jamie-Lyn Markos, an actress at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, on June 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Markos has performed at Walt Disney World for many years, including as a member of the Citizens of Hollywood and more recently on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. … Read more

Shang-Chi Character Returns to Avengers Campus, Now Wearing Superhero Suit and Ten Rings

Shang-Chi has returned to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. He first appeared last fall during the film’s release, wearing normal clothes and his red and white bomber jacket. Death Dealer also appeared, and they performed a brief stunt show. Disney Parks announced on TikTok that Shang-Chi is back, and he is now wearing his … Read more

New Pandora – The World of Avatar Loungefly Backpack, Ornament, and Beach Towel at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A new light-up Loungefly mini backpack, as well as an ornament and beach towel, have landed in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These items are part of the collection celebrating five years of the land. Pandora – The World of Avatar Loungefly Mini Backpack – $85 The front of the backpack is … Read more

REVIEW: New Menu at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT – Roast Beef Sandwich, Veggie Sandwich, & Fish Taco

As we reported, Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT is now serving a roast beef sandwich, veggie sandwich, and fish taco. We visited The Land Pavilion to check out these new dishes. Sunshine Seasons is on the lower floor of The Land Pavilion, next to Soarin’ Around the World. The new items were not yet on the … Read more

‘Lightyear’ Launches With $5.2 Million in Preview Box Office Earnings

Pixar’s “Lightyear” is launching this weekend with $5.2 million already in preview earnings at the box office, ComicBook.com reports. Box office analysts expect “Lightyear” will reach between $70 and $85 million at the domestic box office this opening weekend. Globally, it’s expected to reach $135 million. The film is banned in 14 Middle Eastern and … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Lightyear’ Zurg Freeze Strawberry DOLE Whip Slush Blasts Into Magic Kingdom

Celebrate the release of Pixar’s “Lightyear” with a new Zurg Freeze slush from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies at Magic Kingdom. Auntie Gravity’s is in Tomorrowland, attached to the closed Merchant of Venus store. Zurg Freeze – $6.49 Black currant slush with DOLE Whip strawberry and boba pearls This is a layered drink with the black … Read more

‘Strange World’ To Feature First Openly Gay Teen Romance in Disney Animated Film

According to Matthieu Saghezchi on Twitter, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Strange World” will have the company’s first openly gay teen romance in a feature film. Matthieu Saghezchi is an animation production designer who saw a sneak peek of “Strange World” at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this morning. The first teaser trailer and poster … Read more

More Performances of ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!’ Canceled

Disney has canceled today’s 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. performances of “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” officially debuted on June 13, after a few days of previews and a soft opening. Beginning on only the second day of the show, the first … Read more

Theme Park Hours Extended at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom for July 2022

Disney has extended park hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July 2022. Hours were also extended at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Disney’s Hollywood Studios From July 3 through 30, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now open at 8:30 a.m. and early entry for resort guests will begin at 8:00 a.m. It will … Read more

Park Hours Extended for Magic Kingdom and EPCOT in July 2022

Walt Disney World has extended hours for Magic Kingdom and EPCOT on most days in July 2022. We previously reported on some extended hours for June and July. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will still open at 9:00 a.m. daily throughout July. It will now close an hour later, at 11:00 p.m., on July 5 – … Read more

Demolition Continues on Spirit of Aloha Building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Crews have demolished more of the building that once housed the Spirit of Aloha dinner show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. A few days ago, we saw the beginnings of the demolition. Now even more of the building has been destroyed. The air conditioner units from the back of the building are gone, giving us … Read more

New ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Decorations, Photo Ops, and Minion Mayhem Dance Party at Universal Studios Florida

To promote the release of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on July 1, Universal Studios Florida has new decorations, photo ops, and a dance party at the exit of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Guests entering the park will immediately be reminded of the film thanks to a large banner hanging in the archway. The circular … Read more

New ‘Love is Universal’ Pride Wristlet, Apple Watch Band, and More Debut at Universal Orlando Resort

“Love is Universal” at Universal Orlando Resort this month with new Pride Month merchandise. This week, we found a new “Love is Universal” wristlet purse, cardholder, hair bands, Apple Watch band, and phone case. “Love is Universal” Cardholder – $18 One side of this pleather cardholder has three slots. The bottom has rainbow stripes and … Read more

New EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Crocs Available at Walt Disney World

Celebrate the last few weeks of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival with some comfortable Crocs. Though these Crocs are themed to the EPCOT festival, we found them in Discovery Trading at Disney’s Animal Kingdom first. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Crocs – $59.99 The shoes are white, with green heel straps. … Read more

New Winnie the Pooh Collection by Dooney & Bourke Coming Soon to Disney Parks and shopDisney

A new Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke collection is coming soon to Disney Parks and shopDisney. A sneak peek image shows four bag styles: a backpack, handbag, crossbody bag, and tote bag. They feature illustrations of Winnie the Pooh and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Characters are each labeled with their names. The … Read more

New BBQ Options at Paradise Garden Grill, Red Rose Taverne Late Night Menu, and More New Food Coming This Summer to Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort has announced several new food and beverage options available at various restaurants this summer. New BBQ dishes have been added to the Paradise Garden Grill menu at Disney California Adventure. The Kansas City-style BBQ Ribs has pork ribs with house-made BBQ sauce, pickles, and onions and the North Carolina-style BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich has creamy coleslaw, crispy … Read more