Shannen Michaelsen 
Star Wars Celebration 2022 is over, but the celebration will be back next year in Europe. Star Wars Celebration 2023 will be held at the Excel Center in London from April 7 through 10. No other details have been announced yet. Are you hoping to attend Star Wars Celebration next year? Let us know in … Read more
Construction is underway at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, which remains closed for refurbishment. A permit filed by Imagineering implies crews may be constructing a new attraction at Blizzard Beach. The permit is to “Install show items.” The contractor is Brilliant Fabrication, which has worked on other theme park projects, including Guardians of the Galaxy: … Read more
The new Ewok-inspired ear headband designed by Ashley Eckstein, Her Universe founder and voice of Ahsoka Tano, is now available at Disneyland. We found it in The Star Trader. Ewok Minnie Ear Headband – $39.99 The ears atop the headband resemble Ewok ears. They are mostly covered in light brown faux fur, with orange-brown velveteen fabric at … Read more
“Jurassic World” star Bryce Dallas Howard has returned to the “Star Wars” universe to direct an episode of the third season of “The Mandalorian.” Howard previously directed the season one episode “Sanctuary” and the season two episode “The Heiress.” She directed the episode “Return of the Mandalorian” in “The Book of Boba Fett.” Season three … Read more
We don’t talk about Bruno, but we will be talking about this new Tervis tumbler. We found the “Encanto” tumbler at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Bruno Tervis Tumbler – $39.99 The tumbler is green, with the black silhouette of Bruno with two rats along his back. A small QR code at the bottom of … Read more
After initially being released on shopDisney, a set of 50th anniversary Mickey and friends figures is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it in Gateway Gifts at EPCOT. 50th Anniversary Figures – $19.99 The set includes seven figures of Goofy, Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto. Each character is wearing their … Read more
Refurbished resort studio rooms are under construction at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Disney Vacation Club members. Areas of the resort have been closed and covered in scaffolding as the buildings are updated inside and out. The scaffolding covers every floor of this building. White tarps cover the top row … Read more
Disney Cruise Line Cast and Crew Members will be getting a new nametag design this summer, coinciding with the debut of the Disney Wish. The new nametag is still white, with the Disney Cruise Line logo at the top. It’s lined with golden designs reminiscent of the exterior of the Disney Cruise Line ships. The … Read more
Loungefly has added to the Star Wars 45th Anniversary collection with a backpack featuring Funko POP! Vinyl versions of the iconic characters. We found the bag in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. Star Wars Loungefly Backpack – $75 The front pocket is printed with art featuring some of the most memorable characters of “Star Wars,” … Read more
Crews have added black sheathing to Center Street at Magic Kingdom, which is under refurbishment. Construction walls block half of Center Street, which splits off from Main Street, U.S.A. Crews previously removed the bricks and curbs of half the street. They have now laid down weather-proof sheathing. The Bituthene sheathing covers half of the exposed … Read more
Two new experiments have arrived at Pym Test Kitchen in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. One is “Fowl Play,” a BBQ turkey leg, while the other is the Red, White, and Blue Slush. Watch our video review below and keep scrolling for close-up photos and more information! Test 0615: Fowl Play – $14.49 BBQ … Read more
In honor of 45 years of Space Mountain at Disneyland, a new bottle is available at the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart. It includes one of the bottled beverages pictured above — yes, you get a disposable bottle with your refillable bottle. No discounts apply. Space Mountain Bottle – $26.79 The metal bottle is a shiny blue … Read more
A new Pixar Animation Studios ball cap is now available at Disneyland Resort. We first found the hat in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Pixar Ball Cap – $29.99 The hat is heather grey with a black brim. A yellow patch on the front features the classic Pixar ball and Luxo Jr. lamp. “Pixar … Read more
A new Loungefly mini backpack and wallet featuring classic Disney Parks icons are now available at Walt Disney World. This backpack and wallet match the previously released Loungefly Minnie ear headband. We found the backpack in the Emporium and the wallet in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. Loungefly Mini Backpack – $75 Both the backpack … Read more
A new ball cap and magnet featuring the Hogwarts crest from the “Harry Potter” series have arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Hogwarts Ball Cap – $29 The ball cap is white. The brim is lined with gold. The Hogwarts crest, featuring each house’s mascot, is in … Read more
Everyone’s favorite mouse stars on this new Loungefly mini (or should we say Mickey?) backpack, available at Walt Disney World. We first found it in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Mickey Loungefly Mini Backpack – $75 The backpack is black and white except for the occasional red of Mickey’s tongue. Most of the bag is black … Read more
