Shannen Michaelsen 
A new flavor of DOLE Whip is now available at Refreshment Outpost in EPCOT: coconut-lime. The menu is a little unclear on whether or not the coconut-lime flavor is in fact DOLE Whip, but we confirmed with Cast Members that it is. Coconut-Lime DOLE Whip – $5.25 This DOLE Whip comes out as a bright green. … Read more
During Destination D23, we learned details about some of the new characters we would meet aboard the starship Halcyon, a.k.a. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Entertainment Weekly has now provided the first look at the captain of the Halcyon, Riyola Keevan. Captain Riyola Keevan has a secret up her sleeve. She has worked for Chandrila Star … Read more
TRON Lightcycle / Run was originally supposed to open at Magic Kingdom in time for the start of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” on October 1, 2021. However, due to COVID-19 and the various budget constraints and layoffs of the last 20 months, the new coaster has been significantly delayed. Disney has not made an … Read more
After being briefly delayed to January 3, 2022, the reopening of Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is once again scheduled for December 16, 2021. The water ride has been closed since November 1 for its annual refurbishment.
Disneyland After Dark events are returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2022 with Sweethearts’ Nite, Villains Nite, and “Star Wars” Nite. Disneyland is offering more nights than ever before of each of these limited-time, after-hours events. Disneyland After Dark events take place after regular park hours and feature unique themes, fun festivities, special nighttime entertainment, and access to … Read more
After a flood severely damaged “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Park, the attraction was not able to open with its holiday overlay last month. Thanks to the hard work of many Cast Members, “it’s a small world” Holiday was able to open today. The ride currently has a 5-minute wait, according to the Disneyland … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance did not open with the rest of Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning at 9:00 a.m. My Disney Experience lists the attraction as “temporarily closed.” Update: The attraction was open by 9:35 a.m. with a 135 minute wait.
A new retro Universal Studios windbreaker is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. This is similar to a windbreaker that was released last year, but the marquee logo is a patch instead of embroidered, and there are no colorful stripes. Universal Studios Windbreaker – $60 The windbreaker is pretty simple: black with the marquee logo on … Read more
“Sing 2” is hitting theaters on December 22 and Universal Orlando Resort is preparing with new merchandise. We found “Sing 2” pins, keychains, magnets, and apparel in the Islands of Adventure Trading Company and Universal Studios Store. “Born to Shine” Pin – $10 “Dancing to my Own Beat” Pin – $10 “Dream Big Dreams” Pin … Read more
A new long-sleeved spirit-style shirt is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Studios Spirit Shirt – $57 The shirt is pink with a Universal Studios logo on the left breast. The blue circle around the logo is filled with sparkles. The back of the shirt reads “Universal Studios.” “Universal” has an ombre of colors from … Read more
A new ornament that looks like the Marauder’s Map from “Harry Potter” is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. The popular ornament has been selling out, but we managed to find some in stock again. Marauder’s Map Ornament – $22 The ornament hangs from a red ribbon. It opens up to reveal the map, including footprints. … Read more
Two new 50th anniversary phone cases and customizable 50th anniversary MagicBands are now available at Walt Disney World. We found them in Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at Magic Kingdom. 50th Anniversary Characters Phone Case – $34.99 This phone case features Mickey and friends, plus Figment, Remy, and other characters from around Walt Disney World. The … Read more
Amare, the new restaurant at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, is now available on My Disney Experience. Guests can use the app to view the menu and make reservations.
Ever After in Disney Springs has a new Mickey Mouse Dooney & Bourke collection on display that will be coming soon. Cast Members weren’t sure of an exact release date, but we would expect them within the next few days, possibly on Monday. There are three bags in the collection, and they all feature different … Read more
Wall paneling is being added to the mysterious structure next to TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom. Since our previous update, more paneling has been added, so the structure is now about half enclosed. The paneling reaches the staircase used by construction workers. It is the same shades of blue as the main show … Read more
A new pack of scrunchies inspired by “Star Wars” is now available at Disneyland Resort. We found it in Star Wars Trading Post at Downtown Disney District. “Star Wars” Scrunchies – $17.99 The scrunchies come in a round zipper pouch. The pouch is covered in “Star Wars” logos. The zipper pull is the “Star Wars” logo. … Read more
