New Minions Winter Break Merchandise Arrives at Universal Studios Japan

Bee-do, bee-do! The Minions are back for a cozy holiday season at Universal Studios Japan with a new wintry merchandise line, fittingly called Minions Winter Break. So let’s take a look at all of the new Minions merch we found on our latest trip to Osaka! Tim Stuffed Hat – ¥4500 ($31.83) Hoodie – ¥7100 … Read more

New Winter Apparel, Bob-Omb & Yoshi Hand-Warming Pillows, and More Arrive in 1-Up Factory at Super Nintendo World

The seasons changing at Super Nintendo World doesn’t just mean holiday merchandise and decor, it also means even more merchandise coming to 1-Up Factory, including winter apparel, new Boo items, and much more! So let’s take a look at everything new in Super Nintendo World! ? Block Sticky Note Case – ¥1600 ($11.32) Youth Beanie … Read more

2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Kicks Off, TRON Lightcycle Run Could Open in April, Magic Kingdom Closing Early on January 31, & More: Daily Recap (11/25/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, November 25, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Minnie’s House Vanity Candy Case & Paper Doll-Inspired Popcorn Bucket Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort

With preparations already underway for Minnie Besties Bash, set to kick off on January 18, Tokyo Disney Resort is already revealing some of the special souvenir items coming for the event — a new candy case and popcorn bucket to be specific! Minnie’s House Vanity Candy Case – ¥1200 ($8.63) This new candy case is … Read more

Arthur Bochner, Bob Chapek’s Former Chief of Staff & Speechwriter, Exits Disney

As The Walt Disney Company continues to reel from the sudden exit of former CEO Bob Chapek in favor of returning CEO Bob Iger, some shakeups are still coming for executives at The Walt Disney Company. Today saw the exit of another executive — Chapek’s former Chief of Staff Arthur Bochner. According to Variety, he … Read more

Dirt Piles Rise at Future Disney Vacation Club Wing of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

With the former site of the “Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show” fully cleared of all vegetation and the building itself, site prep is now underway for the future Disney Vacation Club wing set to go up at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Rubble somewhat remains in this corner nearest to the existing resort. Actual construction has … Read more

Holiday Mickey Jingle Bell Swizzle Stick Arrives at Disney California Adventure

The holidays are a time to many a-thing, including drinking up the delights around Disney California Adventure’s annual Festival of Holidays. And now you can make sure your drinks are stirred to perfection with the jolly new Holiday Mickey Jingle Bell Swizzle Stick we found at Sonoma Terrace! Holiday Mickey Jingle Bell Swizzle Stick – … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Candlelight Processional Returns With Simu Liu Narrating at EPCOT

As we kick off the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, we can finally take in everyone’s favorite annual tradition — the Candlelight Processional — as it returns to EPCOT again. This year we got to experience it with Simu Liu, notable for being Marvel’s Shang-Chi, as the initial narrator. The Voices of Liberty fill the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: NEW ‘Frozen’-Themed Beacon of Magic Debuts at 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Some things never change, like how every festival at EPCOT seems to get us a new Beacon of Magic show. Not that we’re complaining, of course! For the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the beacon is themed to everyone’s favorite wintertime Disney franchise — “Frozen!” Specifically, to one of the “Frozen” shorts from a … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Pass System Overhaul Rumored for 2023, Will Imagineering Still Move to Florida, ‘Safari Sack’ Ziploc Bags Come to Jungle Cruise, & More: Daily Recap (11/24/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022. Walt Disney … Read more

Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror, & More Coming to Upcharge Disney Premier Access Service at Tokyo Disney Resort

After introducing the upcharge Disney Premier Access service earlier this year as a replacement for the former free FastPass service, Tokyo Disney Resort has slowly expanded its availability from two attractions to now three as well as one show. Now the Oriental Land Company appears to be going all-in on Disney Premier Access, adding two … Read more

REVIEW: Santa’s Hearty Chicken Cream Chowder, Rudolph Omelet Rice, and Hot Chocolate Apple Pie for NO LIMIT! Christmas at Universal Studios Japan

We’re always big fans of the seasonal treats that come to NO LIMIT! Market, the string of street food booths at Universal Studios Japan. So when we heard there was new food to try just for the holidays, we rushed straight to Osaka to get a taste for ourselves. Join us as we sample some … Read more

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Food & Photo Spot Coming December 1 to Tokyo DisneySea

Sivako! We may not have Pandora: The World of Avatar here at Tokyo Disney Resort, but it seems the Oriental Land Company is ready to get on board the synergy machine with a new dessert and drink to celebrate “Avatar: The Way of Water” at Tokyo DisneySea! Starting December 1, guests at Yucatan Base Camp … Read more

PHOTOS: E.T. Adventure ‘At Home’ Merchandise Lands at Universal Studios Japan

Phone home! Or phone Osaka at least, to see a new line of E.T.-themed merchandise which has landed at Universal Studios Japan! It’s quite a shocker to see new E.T. merchandise here in Osaka, as the ride closed more than a decade ago to be replaced with Space Fantasy: The Ride. So let’s head out … Read more

Bricks Laid & Cement Poured as Center Street Repaving Nears Completion at Magic Kingdom

While the repaving of Center Street at the Magic Kingdom initially stalled for a few months for the larger portion of the street, it seems the actual connection with Main Street, U.S.A. is taking significantly less time. Finally, bricks are down and the cement between them is in! At the transition from Main Street to … Read more

Disney Genie+ Now ‘Subject to Availability’ at Disneyland Resort

A new update added to the Disneyland Resort website states that the ability to purchase Disney Genie+ will now be “subject to demand” at the park. New language on the Disney Genie+ page on the Disneyland Resort website now states that availability is limited for Disney Genie+ purchases, possibly opening up sales stopping after a … Read more