PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Buttons Available Through Disney Vacation Club Selfie Scavenger Hunt at Walt Disney World

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Disney Vacation Club has launched a new 50th anniversary version of the Scenic Selfies scavenger hunt. Last year, the scavenger hunt honored the 30th anniversary of Disney Vacation Club. Disney Vacation Club members can scan a QR code at a Disney Vacation Club booth in Walt Disney World or visit dvcmembergame.com/wdw to start the game. … Read more

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Swings to $1.53 Billion at the Global Box Office

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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” continues to dominate the global box office, reaching a total of $1.53 billion in four weekends. It is now the number eight movie of all-time, surpassing “The Avengers,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and “Frozen II.” Its international box office total is now $867.5 million, all without opening in China. It opened … Read more

Guests Miss Flights Due to Communication Failure Between Walt Disney World and Mears in Waning Days of Magical Express

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Mears Connect launched this week as a replacement for Disney’s Magical Express, with service to and from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Unfortunately, there are still some bugs to work out with the new service. WDWNT reader katzrevival, whose family has been affected by the errors, reported that runDisney participants are … Read more

VIDEO: Unboxing and Playing ‘A Visit to Walt Disney World’ 1972 Board Game Reproduction

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This month, Disney released a reproduction of the 1972 “A Visit to Walt Disney World” Milton Bradley board game as part of the 50th anniversary Vault Collection. Our own Tom Corless and Pete Carney got together to unbox and play the board game, which you can watch in our video below. You can find the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Voices of Liberty Return to The American Adventure Rotunda in EPCOT

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Since the Voices of Liberty a capella group returned to EPCOT in November 2020, they have performed outdoors in the America Gardens Theatre. For the first time since March 2020, guests can catch the group performing inside The American Adventure again. The singers entered while wearing masks, but removed the masks to sing. They remain distanced … Read more

Park Passes Replenished for Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders

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Park Pass availability has been replenished for Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders at all levels. Both parks are currently available for Dream Key holders most days from January through April. There are no passes available, or only Disney California Adventure passes available on some weekends. The Dream Key is the highest level of annual pass, … Read more

New 50th Anniversary Treats Include “it’s a small world” Tart and Update to Cheers to 50 Years Sundae at Magic Kingdom

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Disney Parks has announced two new 50th anniversary treats that will be available at Magic Kingdom starting tomorrow, January 10. The Sluefoot Sue Fish Sandwich, Always Tea Time Slush, and Donald Duck Dome Cake were also revealed this week. The first “new” treat is actually an update to the “Cheers to 50 Years” sundae available at the Plaza Restaurant. … Read more

Hilarious Anti-Chapek Sign Spotted at Magic Kingdom During 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon

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We’re at the end of the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and this morning guests ran the full marathon through the Walt Disney World theme parks. Guests not participating could cheer on the runners, and one of these cheerers was spotted holding an anti-Chapek sign. ImagineEars Podcast tweeted out a picture of the sign, … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts House Journals at Universal Orlando Resort

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Hogwarts students can study in style with these new house-inspired journals available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the journals in Dervish and Banges at Hogsmeade. Hufflepuff Journal – $20 Each journal comes wrapped in plastic to keep it protected during travel. They are the main color of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful New Spirit Jersey Available at Walt Disney World

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A colorful new tie-dye Spirit Jersey is now available at Walt Disney World. We found it in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Colorful Spirit Jersey – $74.99 The base Spirit Jersey is white, with tie-dye splotches of yellow, teal green, blue, and pink. The Walt Disney World logo on the front is yellow and blue. The letters … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts Loungefly Backpack at Universal Orlando Resort

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A new Hogwarts mini backpack by Loungefly is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found this “Harry Potter” bag in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Hogwarts Loungefly Mini Backpack – $82 The backpack resembles Hogwarts at night, with Hedwig flying across the golden moon. The castle is a three-dimensional piece sticking out of the … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘The Mandalorian’ Droid Factory Set at Disneyland

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A new Droid Factory set featuring some of the droids from “The Mandalorian” is now available at Disneyland. “The Mandalorian” Droid Factory Set – $44.99 There are four droids in the set: R6-D3, MA-13, R1, and N0-AH. MA-13 is a converted “ferry droid.” Guests can turn their full-size droid into a “ferry droid” thanks to a … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Jurassic World’ Cropped Hoodie at Universal Orlando Resort

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A new “Jurassic World” hoodie matching some previous tropical items has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the cropped hoodie in Jurassic Outfitters. “Jurassic World” Hoodie – $55 The hoodie is white with blue tie-dye. An orange and pink “Jurassic World” logo is on the front, with a large pink flower. The T-Rex silhouette logo … Read more

PHOTOS: “it’s a small world” Block Set Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Both kids and kids-at-heart will love this new block set inspired by the classic attraction “it’s a small world.” We found it at Creations Shop in EPCOT. “it’s a small world” Block Set – $49.99 The stacking set can be used to recreate the façade of “it’s a small world.” There are 32 pieces total. Four … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sweatshirt Made of Sustainable Materials Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

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This week, we spotted new tees made of recycled plastic available at Universal Orlando Resort. Now a hooded sweatshirt has joined the sustainable collection. “Good Times” Sweatshirt – $57 The sweatshirt is dark blue with a “Good vibes, good times” Universal logo on the front. It has a big pocket on the front beneath the logo.

PHOTOS: New All-Star Resorts Bottle Available at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

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A new bottle inspired by Disney’s All-Star Music, Movies, and Sports Resorts is now available. We discovered it at Maestro Mickey’s in Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. All-Star Music Bottle – $26.99 The bottle is white with a black cap. It features symbols from all three All-Star Resorts, including music notes, a trophy, and a camera. There … Read more