REVIEW: Peppermint the Adorable Chocolate Reindeer With Coquito From The Ganachery at Disney Springs

Peppermint the Reindeer has galloped into The Ganachery at Disney Springs. This chocolate reindeer is filled with chocolate coquito. You can get Peppermint with rum or non-alcoholic. Peppermint the Reindeer – $12 / $15 This is super cute but not the best thing we’ve had from The Ganachery. The reindeer itself is made out of … Read more

Disney Parks Blog Gets Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Anniversary Wrong

In their post officially announcing changes to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney Parks Blog got the anniversary of the resort wrong. Disney stated that the Grand Floridian would be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. We originally copied the year from them, but have since updated our post to reflect … Read more

Industry Executives Predict Return of Staggs and Mayer, Iger Extending His Contract, McCarthy Leaving, and More Disney Changes in 2023

Alex Sherman of CNBC has shared a list of 2023 predictions from anonymous media executives, including four predictions for The Walt Disney Company, which was recently rocked by the firing of Bob Chapek and the return of CEO Bob Iger. Sherman did a similar article last year, with executives predicting Bob Iger’s return. The first … Read more

Walls Removed, Gutted Interior Visible During Construction of Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers will be taking over the former ESPN Club building at Disney’s BoardWalk next year. ESPN Club signage was removed months ago and now some walls have come down so we can see the gutted interior. The Cake Bake Shop will utilize the same building shape, but with different … Read more

New 2023 Shrink Art Kit and Pen at Walt Disney World

Even more 2023 merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World. Today, we found a new shrink art kit and flag pen in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. 2023 Shrink Art Kit – $19.99 This art kit includes 14 colored pencils and four shrink art sheets. Each art sheet features multiple pop-out images. The packaging includes … Read more

New Disney 100th Anniversary Snow Globe, Lanyard, and Rebecca Hook Necklaces at Walt Disney World

The 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company is in January 2023, but Disney 100 Years of Wonder merchandise has already arrived at Walt Disney World. Since the initial 100th anniversary collection’s release, we’ve found a snow globe, lanyard, and necklaces by Rebecca Hook. 100 Years of Wonder Snow Globe – $39.99 This snow globe … Read more

New E.T. Adventure Forest Candle, Spray, and Wax Melts at Universal Orlando Resort

Channel the forest scent from E.T. Adventure with a new candle, room spray, and wax melts available at Universal Orlando Resort. These three are available in E.T.’s Toy Closet at the exit of the famous Universal Studios Florida attraction. These “ExtraTerrestrial Forest” products are all made by the Magic Candle Company. ExtraTerrestrial Forest Candle – … Read more

New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Droid Depot Plate Set Available at Walt Disney World

Have your next meal sci-fi style with a new set of droid-inspired plates available in Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Droid Depot Plate Set – $39.99 There are three plates in the set, and they come wrapped in a sheer white ribbon. The smallest plate is white, with a … Read more

Shakes Malt Shoppe Opens at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

After a few months of construction, the new Shakes Malt Shoppe has opened in the lobby of Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The malt shoppe offers shakes, sundaes, smoothies, and baked goods. There are new counters and stools around the conversation pit, which we were happy to see is still intact. A retrofuture clock overlooks … Read more

Welcome Sign Possibly Returning to Universal CityWalk Orlando

After nearly nine months since its last sighting, it looks like the welcome sign may finally return to CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort! The iconic sign went missing in March of this year without a trace, and has not returned. The sign reading “Welcome to Universal Orlando Resort” used to hang on the bridge at … Read more

Dirt Moved During Construction of Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

Following the demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building, Disney is constructing a new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Foundation work has begun on the new building and dirt piles have been moved around the construction site. Construction is taking place right next to another Polynesian building, with a tarp-covered fence separating … Read more

Construction of Summer House on the Lake Visible at Disney Springs

Construction of Summer House on the Lake is visible over the walls at Disney Springs. The new restaurant was announced this summer, taking over the space formerly planned for Beatrix. Summer House on the Lake will be on the West Side of Disney Springs, near the AMC. The restaurant’s structure is now rising over the … Read more

Cinderella Carousel Reopens at Hong Kong Disneyland With New Horses

Cinderella Carousel at Hong Kong Disneyland has reopened with refreshed colors and two new lead horses inspired by Disney royalty. Disney Parks shared photos of the carousel, including one with Cast Members, on Twitter. The horses inspired by Disney Princes, Princesses, and Queens match the Castle of Magical Dreams, the updated version of the castle … Read more

Hours Extended at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in January 2023

Disney has extended the hours for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for January 2023. Magic Kingdom For January 1-8, 10-13, 15, 17-19, 21, 22, and 24-28, Magic Kingdom will still open at 9:00 a.m., with Early Entry for hotel guests at 8:30 a.m. It will now stay open until 11:00 p.m., with Extended Evening … Read more

New Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Apparel Collection by Givenchy for Disney 100 Years of Wonder

A new capsule collection featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is coming soon from Givenchy in honor of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. The apparel collection will also mark the Year of the Rabbit. Givenchy Creative Director Matthew M. Williams worked with Disney to create a “one-of-a-kind world tour” that fuses Oswald’s mischievous, high-energy spirit … Read more

REVIEW: Limited Time Ocean Moon Bowl, Margarita, and Chocolate Mousse for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ at Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom

In honor of the release of “Avatar: The Way of Water” this month, new limited-time items have debuted at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar. There’s the Ocean Moon Bowl, Ilu Splash Margarita, and Metkayina Mousse. They are all limited-time, but we don’t know how long they will be available. Ocean Moon Bowl … Read more