New Jim Shore 50th Anniversary Minnie Mouse Carrousel Figure Now Available at Walt Disney World

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A new Jim Shore figure featuring Minnie Mouse riding a Prince Charming Regal Carrousel horse celebrates 50 years of Walt Disney World Resort. We found the figure in the Art of Disney store at Disney Springs. Minnie Carrousel Figure – $85 One figure was on display but when purchased, it comes in a red box. Minnie … Read more

New Beignet, ‘Princess and the Frog,’ and Scat Cats Mugs Now Available at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

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Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter has two new mugs perfect for anyone celebrating Mardi Gras at home and one travel mug for those of you on the go. Mickey Beignet Mug – $14.99 This blue mug features a Mickey beignet and a sprinkling of powder sugar. It reads “Beignet All Day.” The other … Read more

‘Encanto’ Remains Number 1 on Nielsen Movies Streaming Chart

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“Encanto” continues to be the number one movie on the Nielsen streaming charts. It hit number one on the overall chart the week of January 10 to 16. It is no longer at the very top of the overall chart, but it beats out all other films for the week of January 31 to February … Read more

REVIEW: Blueberry and Lemonade Soft Serve Swirl is an Awesome Addition to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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In addition to the lavender martini, Refreshment Port has added blueberry and lemonade soft serve ice cream to their menu for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. We got a swirl of the two unique flavors, served in a waffle cone. Blueberry & Lemonade Swirl – $5.75 This was awesome. The blueberry was soft … Read more

Starbucks Completely Demolished at Downtown Disney District

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The west side of Downtown Disney District is receiving a major refurbishment. Several businesses in the area, including Starbucks, closed to make way for the work, which began last month. The Starbucks building has now been completely demolished, leaving a large open space between buildings behind the colorful construction walls. There was a crew member … Read more

Edible Flower Gardens and Topiaries Added to Living with the Land for 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Living with the Land is celebrating the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival with special edible flower gardens and topiaries. Even when there isn’t a festival, Living With the Land is always changing to incorporate seasonal items. At the beginning of the greenhouse portion of the ride are pineapples. Water chestnuts were added across … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineers Discuss Creation of D3-O9 A.I. on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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In a new video, Walt Disney Imagineers discuss the creation of D3-O9, an artificially intelligent logistics droid that appears on screens on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Guests can have conversations with D3-O9, learning from her and helping her grow. The A.I. is still in playtest mode and may not appear on every voyage but also … Read more

New Species Coming Soon to Aquarium in The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT

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The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT is getting a new aquatic species, according to a sign outside the nursery module in the aquarium. The room is closed off with curtains and a rope. The sign says “Pardon our plankton. This exhibit is temporarily closed to prepare for new aquatic species.” The Seas Pavilion … Read more

Limoncello-Themed Minnie Ear Headband Arrives at Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

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A lemon-inspired ear headband has finally arrived at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT after first being available at Disneyland Resort. These ears are part of a limoncello collection available at La Bottega Italiana. Limoncello Ear Headband – $29.99 The ears are covered in yellow sequins, while the headband is blue. The Minnie bow is blue and … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Hollywood No Longer Requiring Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test

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As of today, March 4, Universal Studios Hollywood is no longer requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for guests to visit. Fully vaccinated guests are not required to face masks as of last month.

Characters Tell Galactic Starcruiser Guests Ride is Broken, Offer Alternative Missions When Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Breaks Down

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launched this week and we’ve been on the first two cruises, experiencing everything we can. (Spoilers ahead!). Guests who stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser get a “shore excursion” to Batuu (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios) where they may complete missions on behalf of the Resistance or the … Read more

EARidescent Annual Passholder Magnet Now Available at Disney Springs

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A new complimentary magnet for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders is now available at Disney Springs. As previously announced, the magnet will be available via virtual queue through March 30, between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily. Passholders must sign-up for the virtual queue in the My Disney Experience app. It will be available starting … Read more

Hours Extended at all Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks in Late March

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Hours have been extended from March 20 through March 26 at all four Walt Disney World theme parks. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will continue to open at 9:00 a.m. It will now close at 11:00 p.m. for this week. Extended evening hours on March 23 will start at 11:00 p.m. and go until 1:00 a.m. … Read more

REVIEW: New Mint Chocolate Cheesecake and Tropical Tart Disappoint at ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Two new treats have arrived at ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the spring: a tropical tart and mint-chocolate chip cheesecake. As pictured in the announcement, these treats are supposed to have white chocolate “ABC” medallions on them, but ABC Commissary was out when we picked them up. Tropical Tart – $5.49 Mango-Passion Fruit Curd-filled … Read more

‘WEB’ Logo Installed on WEB SLINGERS Building in Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris

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A large piece featuring the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB) logo has been installed on the WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure building in Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris. DLP Report shared a photo of the piece on Twitter. It’s a shiny blue with silver edges and the logo in silver at the … Read more

Disney+ Introducing Ad-Supported Subscription in Late 2022

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As rumored yesterday, Disney+ will introduce an ad-supported subscription option in addition to the option without ads in the U.S.A. later this year. Read more below. In a first for Disney’s premier direct-to-consumer streaming service, Disney+ will expand its offerings for consumers by introducing an ad-supported subscription in addition to its option without ads, beginning … Read more