Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled Due to Mechanical Issue, Refunds Issued After Guests Spend First Night in Port in Today’s Daily Recap for 5/8/2026
Magic Kingdom “Let the Magic Begin” welcome show will not return, Patina employees demand Disney no longer give restaurant group business, and Six Ravens webpage with new menu details launches for Gideon’s Bakehouse savory Location — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May... - Disney Rebooting ‘Planet of the Apes’ Franchise With New Project
Few science fiction franchises have reinvented themselves as successfully as Planet of the Apes. First adapted from Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel, the original film, starring Charlton Heston, became an instant classic thanks to its social commentary, groundbreaking makeup effects, and... - Yesterland: Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace and its amazing bandshell debuted as part of the 1967 “New Tomorrowland.” The space-age bandshell ascended to reveal bands and descended to turn back into a stylish planter with fresh flowers growing from huge bowls. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace The...
- David Koenig: Disneyland Security Mulling Historic Strike For the first time ever, Disneyland Security may be on the verge of going on strike. Union members overwhelmingly voted down a second contract proposal on May 3, thereby authorizing a strike. Negotiations are set to resume on May 7, with some members claiming they are ready...
- WDW UPDATE: Thunder, Monsters & Mayhem, Disney World’s Construction Boom Goes Wild! It’s been a wild several months at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Almost every park has major projects underway. From the reconfiguration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the peaks and jungles of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s take a look at what’s happening park by park!...
- Disney World 4th of July 2026: Fireworks, Food, & Insider Tips Your complete guide to Disney World 4th of July 2026 — fireworks, food, crowd tips, and everything you need to know before you go! The post Disney World 4th of July 2026: Fireworks, Food, & Insider Tips appeared first on Eat...
- Level99 Exterior Decoration Takes Shape at Disney Springs After Level99 announced they would open their Disney Springs location this summer, we checked on construction progress outside the new gaming venue. Level99 Construction More panels have been installed on the exterior frame at the front of the building. They create a curved triangular element similar to...
- ‘Pew Pew Chews’ and More Star Wars-Themed Snacks at Disneyland Resort A series of Star Wars-themed “Smuggled Snacks” are now available at Disneyland Resort. We found these in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Dagobah Delights – $7.49 Featuring Yoda on the packaging, these are sour green apple gummies. Imperial Pew Pew Chews – $7.49 This chewy...
- Late Arrival Testing in the Magic Kingdom We tested a late arrival in the Magic Kingdom today to see how many rides we could get done without...
- ‘Sofia the First’ Returns With Magical New Adventure — And Rapunzel Is Along for the Ride Princess Sofia is officially back. Disney has released the brand-new trailer for , giving fans their first real look at Sofia’s next chapter — including a special appearance from Rapunzel in the premiere episode. The new series follows Sofia as she begins attending the Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where...
- Evel Knievel Experience turns America’s greatest daredevil into a Las Vegas attraction From roaring stunt bikes to a vibrating VR jump experience, the new Evel Knievel Experience in Las Vegas transforms one of America’s greatest daredevils into a larger-than-life immersive attraction packed with legendary artifacts, crash stories, and high-adrenaline nostalgia. The post Evel Knievel...
- Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopens as Yachtsman Steakhouse Closes This Weekend at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Walt Disney World Crew’s Cup Lounge has wrapped up its month-plus refurbishment and is set to reopen this weekend at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The same day, Yachtsman Steakhouse will close for its scheduled maintenance. Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopening Date Crew’s Cup Lounge closed on February 23 as part of...
- PHOTOS & VIDEO: FriendSHIP! Duffy & Friends Pre-Parade and Zootopia Float in Mickey’s Storybook Express Parade at Shanghai Disneyland Duffy & Friends set sail in FriendSHIP!, a special pre-parade, and a new Zootopia float joins the train of Mickey’s Storybook Express parade to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort. Check out our photos and video! FriendSHIP! Duffy and Friends’ Special Pre-Parade The new Duffy...
- More Construction Equipment Rolls Into Avengers Campus Expansion at Disney California Adventure The Avengers Campus expansion project is steadily preparing for a new phase as more work vehicles show up on-site, and construction of two critical structures — restrooms — shows visible progress. Avengers Campus Construction The first thing we noticed, as we looked over the long blue wall...
- Magic Kingdom Let the Magic Begin Welcome Show Officially Ending Magic Kingdom’s ‘Let the Magic Begin’ Welcome Show Will Not Return The curtain has officially closed on a longtime Magic Kingdom morning tradition. Disney has confirmed that the “Let the Magic Begin” welcome show in front of Cinderella Castle will not return in its original form. Related: DescenDANCE Party x...
- New Menu Details Revealed for Six Ravens by Gideons Bakehouse at Disney Springs Six Ravens Reveals New Menu Details Ahead of Disney Springs Opening The ravens are circling Disney Springs, and they appear to be carrying carbs. Walt Disney World has officially launched a webpage for Six Ravens, the upcoming savory concept from the creators of Gideon’s Bakehouse, revealing new details about the...
- Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar 15th Anniversary Glass Arrives at Disneyland Hotel A new souvenir glass celebrating 15 years of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar has arrived at Disneyland Resort. Trader Sam’s 15th Anniversary Glass – $19.99 The new commemorative glass was available at Fantasia Shop inside the Disneyland Hotel. The tall clear glass features colorful retro-inspired tiki artwork...
- Photos: Future Home of Six Ravens Sees Significant Exterior Changes at Disney Springs After learning that Six Ravens, a new project from the people who brought you Gideon's Bakehouse, will be opening this summer at Disney Springs, we checked in on the upcoming establishment to see what changes are afoot.What's Happening:The exterior of the former home of The Art of Shaving has seen...
- Let the Magic End: Magic Kingdom Welcome Show "Let the Magic Begin" to Remain Audio-Only The Let the Magic Begin welcome show at the Magic Kingdom is set to remain audio-only moving forward, with no character appearances.What's Happening:Earlier this year, changes were made to the Let the Magic Begin welcome show at the Magic Kingdom due to the repainting of Cinderella Castle – namely making...
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Boardwalk Remains Closed, Guests Have to Take Longer Route to Boat Dock As we reported earlier this week, boat transportation between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Magic Kingdom has resumed. However, the boardwalk leading to the resort dock remains under refurbishment. Currently, most guests have to take a longer walk to reach the dock. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Dock Refurbishment The...
- Downtown Disney District LEGO Store Receives More Window Exterior Updates at Disneyland Resort The LEGO Store in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort has several new exterior design updates. At the end of April, we saw several Avengers added to one of the window areas. LEGO Store Windows The biggest addition so far is the LEGO sculpture of Chewbacca...
- Hulk, Captain America, and ‘Amazing Dad’ Spider-Man Tees at Disney World Walt Disney World has a trio of new vintage-style Marvel t-shirts featuring the Hulk, Captain America, and Spider-Man. These are available at Super Hero Headquarters in Disney Springs. Hulk “Smashing Personality” T-Shirt – $36.99 This white and green tie-dye shirt features artwork of the Hulk swinging his...
- REPORT: Lucasfilm Wants Finn Back in ‘Star Wars’ as Rey Movie Faces Problems A galaxy far, far away is still trying to find its next direction – but the answer might lie with one of its former stars. Lucasfilm returns to theaters later this month with The Mandalorian and Grogu, the company’s first theatrical
- Regal’s roller coaster intro returns with a controversial twist Regal’s iconic roller coaster intro is getting a dramatic redesign with new visuals, Easter eggs, and modern effects. But longtime moviegoers immediately noticed one controversial change that could alter the famous hand-raising tradition fans have loved for decades. The post Regal’s roller...
- ‘Star Wars’ exhibit coming to The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art this Sept. in L.A. Beginning Sept. 22, 2026 Star Wars fans in Los Angeles, CA will be able to enjoy a behind the scenes look at movie props and more in the exhibit, Star Wars in Motion at the museum located in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. The...
- Is Frontierland Cursed? The Disastrous First Week of the Newly Reopened Big Thunder Mountain Railroad For 16 long months, the skyline of Frontierland was missing its most iconic silhouette: the runaway mine trains of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Fans waited through the longest refurbishment in the attraction’s history, expecting that nearly a year and a half of work would result in...
- Disney World Confirms Permanent End to Classic Magic Kingdom Welcome Show Disney World mornings are changing again with the permanent end of Magic Kingdom’s welcome show. Magic Kingdom has spent the past year in a near-constant state of transformation as Walt Disney World pushes through some of its biggest park changes in decades.
- Price Increases on Disney Summer Essentials: Where to Find What You Need for Less If you’ve been to Disney World between May and October, you already know what you need in your bag to...
- First-Ever ‘Voices of Liberty’ Signage Installed at EPCOT The excellent Voices of Liberty a cappella group is now a little bit more visible thanks to new signage installed at The American Adventure. In fact, in talking with Cast Members at the show, this is the first signage installation that the Voices of Liberty has ever enjoyed during their...
- Trader Sam’s 15th Anniversary Mug Coming to Disneyland, Mixology Seminar Returning Trader Sam’s Mixology Seminar is returning later this month, and bookings open soon. In addition to learning how to create the drinks, take home a 15th anniversary mug! Mixology Seminar Returns The seminar returns on May 25, 2026. Bookings open on May 14. Guests will learn how...
- Why Every Disney Adult Is Buying Tevas From Amazon Today Get our favorite shoes for up to 50% off!
- The Little Mermaid WDI Pins at Mickey’s of Glendale The Little Mermaid WDI Pins at Mickey’s of Glendale Here is a look at the new The Little Mermaid WDI pins at Mickey’s of Glendale! This was a surprise release available starting on Thursday, May 7, 2026....
- Cinderella – Disney Princess Castle Pin at DPB Store Cinderella – Disney Princess Castle Pin at DPB Store Here is a look at the second release from our Disney Princess Castle pin series at DPB Store! The second pin features Cinderella from Cinderella. Special edition of 300 and the price is...
- New Dole Whip Flight Debuts at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs DOLE Whip Flight Arrives at Disney Springs and It’s a Tropical Dream Come True A brand-new DOLE Whip Flight has officially landed at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, and it might just be the sweetest way to cool down this summer. For $8.99, guests can sample three different...
- This Newly Reopened Disney World Ride Continues to Have MAJOR Issues This newly reopened Disney World ride is having MAJOR issues.
- An Iconic Disney Ride Has Changed… And You’re NOT Going To Like It Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin… doesn't spin anymore?!
- Josh Groban Spills Disney Parks Secrets in Latest ‘Teacup Confessions’ Episode Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is the latest celebrity guest to hop aboard the Mad Tea Party at Disneyland for Disney Parks’ ongoing “Teacup Confessions” series. Josh Groban in Teacup Confessions The Disney Parks YouTube series, which releases new episodes weekly, features celebrities answering Disney-themed questions while...
- Soarin’ Queue Lighting Refreshed as Carpet Replacement Continues in EPCOT Crews continue to replace the carpeting throughout the Soarin’ queue in EPCOT with a brand-new design. They have also started to refurbish the blue lighting in the second half of the queue. Soarin’ Carpet There is now new carpeting in both the stand-by and Lightning Lane queues....
- BREAKING: Magic Kingdom ‘Let the Magic Begin’ Welcome Show Will Not Return The Magic Kingdom welcome show “Let the Magic Begin” featuring Mickey and other characters will not return in full. “Let the Magic Begin” Not Returning The show ended performances in January due to painting of Cinderella Castle. Since then, only an audio message has welcomed guests to...
- Disney Investing $1.3 Million in Education Programs to Celebrate Cool Kids’ Summer Walt Disney World brought Cool Kids’ Summer directly to five Central Florida school districts, playing GoofyCore games with students, surprising teachers with theme park tickets, and announcing a $1.3 million investment in education programs. Cool Kids’ Summer & Education Investment The investment supports education programs across Orange,...
- The Art of Disney on Demand Kiosks Locations at Disney’s Resort Hotels Walt Disney World fans who enjoy art will likely want to check out the Art of Disney on Demand kiosks at the Disney Resort Hotels.... The post The Art of Disney on Demand Kiosks Locations at Disney’s Resort Hotels appeared first on...
- ‘Harry Potter’ Attractions Faces Crisis Amid Asbestos Discovery
- The NEW Reason You’ll Want to Rent a Car for Your Disney World Trip If you love live music, free popcorn, and fun vibes, you might be heading off Disney World property A LOT on your next trip!
- FULL LIST: 50 Disney Loungeflys On Sale On Amazon In May Amazon has 50 Loungefly bags up to 50% off!
- Downtown Disney Entrance Adds Facial Recognition Signs at Disneyland Resort The entrance to the Downtown Disney District from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort has installed facial recognition signs. We’ve previously seen similar signs nearby at the Mickey & friends parking structure. Facial Recognition Signs These facial recognition notice signs were spotted specifically at...
- Original McDonald’s Location Completely Leveled at Disney Village An American icon, second only to the nearby Disney Park, is officially no more. Guests can be rest assured its replacement is fully operational right next door. First Disney Village McDonald’s Officially Demolished The original McDonald’s location at Disney Village has now been completely demolished, marking the...
- More Structures Installed at Monsters, Inc. Coaster Show Building in Disney’s Hollywood Studios More steel structures have popped up for the future Monsters, Inc. door coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Construction is still in the early stages. Monsters, Inc. Coaster Construction Installation of tall black coaster supports began in early February and continue. Compared to our last update, there are...
- Magic Kingdom Testing Updated Rider Swap Procedures at Tomorrowland Attractions TRON Lightcycle Run and Space Mountain are now letting guests utilizing rider swap walk through the queue with their entire party before separating. New Rider Swap Procedure at Magic Kingdom Rider swap allows adult guests to take turns waiting with kids or other guests who are unable...
- Orlando Breaks All-Time Tourism Record With 76.7 Million Visitors in 2025 Orlando welcomed a record-breaking 76.7 million visitors in 2025, setting a new all-time high for the nation’s most-visited destination. 76.7 Million Visitors in Orlando in 2025 The announcement was made by Visit Orlando during its annual National Travel & Tourism Week event at the Orange County Convention...
- FULL TOUR of One of Our FAVORITE Disney World Hotel Rooms We're taking you inside one of our favorite Disney World hotel rooms!
- CONFIRMED: The Sanderson Sisters Are BACK for ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ The long-awaited threequel has been confirmed!
- 6 Hotels Within Walking Distance to EPCOT If you plan to spend a ton of time in EPCOT on your Disney World vacation, these 6 hotels in walking distance to the park can be a HUGE game-changer!
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- EPCOT Is Going To Look Completely Different in a Few Weeks A popular attraction at EPCOT is changing this month!
- SeaWorld Orlando summer 2026: What’s new and returning favorites SeaWorld Orlando is expanding its summer nights with the return of Electric Ocean, nighttime animal presentations, cirque entertainment, drones, fireworks, and more — but families with little kids may not need to stay until closing to get the best parts of the experience. ...
- Border Patrol Agents Arrest Disney Cruise Employees as Part of Federal Investigation CBP has arrested staff members from cruise ships, including Disney Cruise Line.
- PHOTOS: Harry Truman, Bess Truman, & Gerald Ford Artifacts Added to Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom continues to rotate through photos and artifacts representing past presidents and first ladies. This week, the lobby has new items for Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Gerald R. Ford. Truman & Ford Artifacts in The Hall of Presidents The...
- More Walls & Fresh Dirt Arrive at Piston Peak Construction Site in Magic Kingdom Fresh piles of dirt can be seen near The Haunted Mansion at the Piston Peak National Park construction site in Magic Kingdom. Construction walls also continue to creep up on Big Al’s and a new retaining wall has been erected across from The Diamond Horseshoe. Dirt Piles...
- New Shows & Movies To Watch This Weekend: Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ on Paramount+ and More ...plus, a fresh take on Amadeus premieres on Starz, and more.
- NEWS: Disney Suddenly Cancels Adventure Cruise Ship Sailing The Disney Adventure just canceled a sailing.
- This is What Reopening Day of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Was REALLY Like! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened this past week, but what was it REALLY like on opening day?
- Former Jellyrolls Location Sees MAJOR Changes at Disney World As work continues at the old site, there's new information on Jellyrolls' rebirth.
- Muppets Logo Added to Giant Guitar & Entrance Archway at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where there were some more overnight changes for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Recently, we took a look at the unveiled attraction poster. Before that, we took a look at the repainted giant guitar. Now, there is new Muppets...
- New Digital Pass Options Debut for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders While some may consider the option a big missed opportunity for ever-rotating designs and passholder fun, MagicMobile on the My Disney Experience app has added two new pass designs for Annual Passholders.What's Happening:Walt Disney World Annual Passholders may be familiar with MagicMobile, a service that puts their passes (or any...
- Six Ravens Webpage With New Menu Details Launches for Gideon’s Bakehouse Savory Location Walt Disney World has launched a webpage for Six Ravens, the new savory venue by Gideon’s Bakehouse opening at Disney Springs this summer. Six Ravens The webpage does not yet have a full menu with prices but does reveal Six Ravens will offer dessert tarts as well...
- PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Display Inside Emporium Painted Back to Gray at Magic Kingdom The miniature Cinderella Castle display inside the Emporium at Magic Kingdom has been painted back to gray to match the real version just down Main Street. Cinderella Castle Display Painted The miniature castle sits on top of a clothing display near the center of the shop. It...
- Chrome Plating Added to Animation Marquee, Disney Jr. Posters Removed at Hollywood Studios Crews have started installing the final chrome plating on the front of The Magic of Disney Animation marquee and removed posters from the Disney Jr. soundstage. The work is part of the ongoing transformation of Animation Courtyard into Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The...
- Patina Employees Demand Disney No Longer Give Restaurant Group Business In a 100% vote, Patina Group employees who work at restaurants in the Italy pavilion at EPCOT called on Disney to no longer offer Patina new business. Patina Group “We call on Disney: no more new business for Patina Group,” said Jennifer Quiñónez, a Patina worker. “If...
- Full List of Disney World Hotel Perks for 2027 New and old perks alike are returning to Disney World in 2027.
- AllEars TV: What You Need To Know Before You Go To Disney’s Hollywood Studios With major construction projects hitting the park throughout 2026, everything from crowd flow to ride strategy is shifting under your feet. If you’re heading to Hollywood Studios this year, you cannot just wing it. So here is what you need to know!
- NEWS: Permanent Closure Hits Disney Springs Store The fourth store this year has permanently closed in Disney Springs!
- Disney Let Families Board New Cruise Ship and Then Pulled the Plug on the Whole Trip Nobody books a Disney Cruise Line vacation casually. There are flights to arrange, hotels to book before and after, time off work to request, kids to prepare, and in many cases, months or years of saving involved before any of it happens. When the cruise in question is...
- 16 Details in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean Ride That You Won’t See Unless You Look Closely There are some AMAZING Pirates of the Caribbean facts you've NEVER heard.
- New Carpet Installation Continues, Striking Blue Lighting Refresh Underway at Soarin’ in EPCOT As Soarin’ prepares to trade its global itinerary for a cross-country road trip, the attraction’s long concourse hallways and queue area are getting some long-overdue attention. Workers have been laying new carpet inside the Soarin’ queue during overnight hours to avoid disrupting daily operations. In addition, we have a look...
- 7 Important Rules to Know Before Visiting EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Keep these rules in mind next time you're at the Mexico pavilion.
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Name Installed on Guitar at Hollywood Studios The iconic guitar has received one of the finishing touches: the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets name. Name Installed During our visit to the park today, May 8, we noticed right away that crews installed the attraction name on the left side of the guitar....
- Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled, Disney Refunds Guests for Their Troubles The Disney Adventure 4-night sailing scheduled to leave Singapore on Thursday, May 7 was canceled. Adventure Sailing Canceled “The Disney Adventure remains in port in Singapore as our teams continue to address a mechanical issue. As the issue has not been resolved in the timeframe required to...
- PHOTOS: Disney’s Bubbly History With Coca-Cola As we celebrate Have a Coke Day today, May 8, we wanted to take a bubbly deep dive into Disney’s storied history with Coca-Cola. History When Disneyland first opened on July 17, 1955, Coca-Cola was one of the original brand sponsors. Because of that, the Coca-Cola Refreshment...
- Spotlights Installed for New Epic Universe Fireworks Show Evidence continues to mount for a new Epic Universe fireworks show. Although unconfirmed and unannounced by Universal, infrastructure work captured by friend of the site Bioreconstruct shows that Universal is preparing for a new nighttime show. Combine that with job postings spotted by BlogMickey.com, and we...
- Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled Due to Mechanical Issue Guests hoping to sail on the Disney Adventure were asked to disembark after the ship failed to leave port following a reported mechanical issue. Here’s the latest. Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled Due to Mechanical Issues
- Mythos Permanently Closing, Thunder Falls Terrace Becoming New Signature Restaurant at Universal Islands of Adventure in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/07/2026 Mythos Permanently Closing, Thunder Falls Terrace Becoming New Signature Restaurant at Universal Islands of Adventure; ‘Muppets’ Added to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Entrance and Upside-Down Car License Plate; Gideon’s Bakehouse Savory Location Opening at Disney Springs This Summer; Level99 Opening This Summer at Disney Springs, More Concept...
- Disney Channel Dance Party: Bop to the Top Coming to House of Blues Disney Springs and More The 18+ Disney Channel dance party Bop to the Top is heading to Orlando’s House of Blues, and tickets are available now!What’s Happening:While we may all be adults now, those of us that grew up with the Disney Channel during the 2000s got to experience the pinnacle of children’s television....
- DescenDANCE Party x Camp Rock Jam Coming to Disney Springs DescenDANCE Party x Camp Rock Jam Hits Disney Springs The DescenDANCE Party and the Camp Rock 3 jam are officially coming to Walt Disney World this summer, giving guests the chance to participate in high-energy “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” celebrations. These immersive dance parties offer fans the perfect opportunity to show off their moves and...
- Meet the Disney Chefs Behind the Viral Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich at Animal Kingdom Meet the Minds Behind Animal Kingdom’s Viral Cookie Dough Brownie Sandwich The cookie dough brownie ice cream sandwich has taken social media by storm, and now Walt Disney World Ambassadors and Disney Careers are pulling back the curtain on the culinary masterminds responsible. Meet the two talented Disney chefs behind this insanely...
- Barely Necessities: The Disney Merchandise Show Round Up for May 5th Welcome back to Barely Necessities: The Disney Merchandise Show! As Disney fans, we know there is so much Disney-themed merchandise out there that it’s impossible to sort through it all. But fear not fellow Disney lovers, we’re doing the searching so you don’t have to!(Please note this article contains affiliate...
- Butter Yellow Crocs Clogs and Pink or Black Crocs Totes Now at Disneyland Resort Crocs has released a pair of butter yellow clogs, a pink tote, and a black tote, which are all now at Disneyland Resort. We spotted all of these at the Emporium at Disneyland Park. Butter Yellow Mickey Clogs by Crocs – $59.99 These butter-yellow Crocs clogs are...
- A New Spin on Roger’s Ride Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin reopened at Disneyland with a noticeable update, and now we know more about why Disney made the change.
- Disneyland Resort Update for May 4, 2026 May the 4th Be With You | Disneyland updates facial recognition policy | A new spin on Roger Rabbit's Ride | Jamba out, Boba in | Tickets still available for D23 event | This and That
- Disneyland Resort Update for April 27, 2026 Monorail and Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin reopen this week | Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nites begin this week | Kim Irvine, Leota Toombs honored with window on Main Street | Halfway to Halloween | This and That
- Disneyland Resort Update for April 20, 2026 Jungle Cruise and Toy Story Midway Mania reopen this week | Last call for Food & Wine | Disneyland prepares for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge timeline expansion | Schedule change for Bluey's Best Day Ever! | Final chance for $104 tickets this spring | This and That
- Disneyland Resort Update for April 13, 2026 Demolition and Refurbishments | Water bottles added to attraction ban | New FuelRod options at Disneyland | This and That
- Disneyland Resort Update for April 6, 2026 Life After Art | Pride Nite tickets on sale this week | Magic Key poster giveaway begins | Disney ends sales of CA Resident Ticket offer | D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ticket update | Last day for Egg-Stravaganza | Enter for a chance to win tickets to Disney...
- Last chance for the CA Resident Park Hopper Ticket offer This is not a prank - Disneyland is ending the California Resident ticket offer early due to high demand
- Disneyland Resort Update for March 30, 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tickets on sale this week | ART ends service Wednesday | Refurbishment updates | 2026 Disney Legends Award honorees announced | Grad Nite season is coming | This and That
- 2026 Disney Legends Award Honorees Announced Disney has announced the lineup of honorees for the 2026 Disney Legends ceremony, taking place August 16, 2026 in Anaheim.
- Six Ravens at Disney Springs is confirmed for a Summer 2026 Opening Gideon’s Bakehouse Is Bringing a Dark and Savory New Concept to Disney Springs This Summer Fans of Gideon’s Bakehouse are about to get a whole new flavor experience at Disney Springs. Related: Level99 Confirms Summer Opening and Hiring for 150 Positions at Disney Springs The wildly popular bakery is opening...
- Mickey & Minnie Ear Headbands by Crocs Now at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World has new ear headbands by Crocs made out of their signature Croslite foam and with holes to place Jibbitz charms. There’s also a new set of Beauty and the Beast-inspired Jibbitz. Black Ear Headband by Crocs – $34.99 There’s a simple black ear headband,...
- Greenery Near Totally Leveled at Future ‘Coco’ Attraction Site in Disney California Adventure High-angle views from the nearby Pixar Place Hotel show more visible progress at the site of the future Coco-themed attraction coming to Disney California Adventure. Coco Construction Site Progress is coming along on the construction efforts for Disneyland Resort’s upcoming Coco attraction. The project area sits behind...
- More Than A Dozen Disney Cruise Staffers Arrested In Massive Sting Operation Fans of Disney’s cruise line beware! Last month, between April 23 and April 28, US Customs and Border Protection arrested 28 crew members aboard several different cruise ships docked in San Diego. At least one was a Disney Cruise ship. However, law enforcement sources did not specify the name. According...
- Disney Reports Strong Q2 2026 Earnings as Josh D’Amaro Era Begins The Walt Disney Company has officially released its Q2 2026 earnings report, and the company is showing major momentum as Josh D’Amaro leads Disney into its next chapter. Disney reported $25.17 billion in revenue for the quarter, while Disney’s streaming division — including Disney+ and Hulu — saw operating income...
- Recreation at Disney’s Riviera Resort If you have an upcoming visit to Disney’s Riviera Resort, you might want to be aware of what recreation activities are available. This resort offers... The post Recreation at Disney’s Riviera Resort appeared first on Resorts Gal.
- Sleepy Winnie the Pooh & ‘Steamboat Willie’ Mickey Mystery Figures at Walt Disney World Disney Springs has released two new mystery figure boxes featuring the Hundred Acre Wood characters and Steamboat Willie moments. ‘Sweet Dreams’ Winnie the Pooh Mystery Figures – $12.99 Each blind box contains one mystery figure. There are six potential designs with a secret seventh design: A display...
- VIDEO: Disney’s Newest Nighttime Spectacular at Shanghai Disneyland Includes Finale Celebrating Theme Park Attractions In honor of the park’s 10th anniversary, Shanghai Disneyland has premiered a new nighttime spectacular: Magic Together! An updated version of its ILLUMINATE! show is also being performed just before the celebratory offering. ILLUMINATE! Before Magic Together begins, guests can enjoy ILLUMINATE! This nighttime celebration has a...
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mulan, Hercules, Meilin & More Rare Characters Appear in ‘The Heart of Magic’ for Shanghai Disneyland 10th Anniversary Shanghai Disneyland is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer with new entertainment, including “The Heart of Magic” stage show in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. “The Heart of Magic” at Shanghai Disneyland 10th Anniversary “The Heart of Magic” is a “spectacular performance that reveals the mysteries...
- The Beast returns to NYC waters this summer with high-speed thrills and waterfront dining Circle Line’s high-speed Beast speedboat returns to New York Harbor on May 9, 2026, bringing back its splash-filled ride past the Statue of Liberty just in time for summer travel season. This year, guests can board from both Midtown Manhattan and the South Street Seaport, while the...
- New family-focused immersive films are coming to Cosm-powered dome theaters Immersive dome theaters are growing far beyond traditional planetariums, bringing giant wraparound-screen experiences to science museums, entertainment venues, and dedicated attractions across the country. A new partnership between Cosm and Reef Distribution will add eight new family-focused educational films to the company’s expanding content library,...
- Second Kiosk Installed for Personalized ‘Star Wars’ Galactic IDs at Disneyland Resort To paraphrase the infamous Count Dooku: “twice the booth, double the photos”. There are now two Galactic ID kiosks available for adventurers at Disneyland Resort. Additional Star Wars Photobooth for Disneyland Resort The machines are located inside Star Wars Trading Post in the Downtown Disney District, where...
- End of an Era: Permanent Closure Date Set for Disney’s Rainforest Cafe Another piece of Disney’s 1990s era may soon disappear. Rainforest Cafe became a defining part of Disney’s restaurant lineup during the company’s late-1990s expansion boom. Guests could once find locations across Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disney Resort.
- Limited Time 20% Discount for Annual Passholders at Disney Store Disney World Annual Passholders Get 20% Off at Disney Store Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are in for a summer treat! Starting this June, passholders can take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time 20% discount on DisneyStore.com, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up on new merch and park essentials from home. This limited-time...
- BoardWalk Gutted: Inside Disney’s Massive, Secret Plan to Resurrect Crescent Lake Nightlife If you’ve taken a stroll along the wooden planks of Disney’s BoardWalk Resort lately, you’ve likely noticed that the air smells less like fresh saltwater taffy and more like sawdust and structural demolition. As of May 7, 2026, the western end of the promenade has been transformed into...
- Disney’s Yacht Club Exterior Refurbishment Moves Towards Building Center The exterior refurbishment of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is moving along, with signs of construction cleared away from the south end of the building. Disney’s Yacht Club Refurbishment There were previously construction walls and scaffolding around this wing, but work is now done. The refurbishment included removing...
- Bus Loop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Almost Complete The new bus loop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is almost ready. Planters have been removed from the nearby walkways, revealing the refreshed roadway and new bus station. The work follows the update to the resort’s entrance, moving it from Seven Seas Drive to Floridian Way. The...
- Joey Fatone’s Fat Ones Hot Dogs & Italian Ice Coming to Universal Orlando CityWalk Time for a glizzie refresh at Universal Orlando CityWalk, with a brand new hot dog establishment opening later this year!...
- Accessibility Services in Disneyland Paris Taking my son, Ben, to Disneyland Paris was a completely different experience from the US parks, and it’s all because...
- Mickey or Margaritas? The Great EPCOT Civil War Over “Drinking Around the World”
- Artist Signing and Promo Card Accompany the Release of New "Disney Lorcana" Set "Wilds Unknown" at Disney Springs The latest Disney Lorcana set, Wilds Unknown, will be available at World of Disney in Disney Springs tomorrow – alongside a special artist signing and promo card.What's Happening:One week ahead of its wide release, the newest set of the hugely popular Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is set to make...
- Level99 Officially Set to Open This Summer at Disney Springs Level99, the interactive social gaming venue under construction at Disney Springs, is officially set to open this summer.What's Happening:In addition to revealing that Level99 will open this summer at Disney Springs West Side, we've also got a brand-new rendering from the venue, specifically of the two-story bar located at the...
- The Magic of Mothers: Disney Highlights Disney Parks Moms That Inspired a New Generation of Cast Members Disney’s legacy extends beyond theme parks, fostering generations of families whose careers and connections grow together within its magic. In honor of Mother’s Day, Disney is highlighting the legacy of several cast members whose kids have followed in their footsteps.What’s Happening:Disney careers can create magic that spans generations, especially through...
- Photos: More Walls Come Down as "Animation" Sign is Installed in The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard More construction walls have been removed in what is soon to be The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Plus, signage has been installed under the new Sorcerer's Hat.What's Happening:After construction walls first came down last week in part of the former Animation Courtyard, more have been removed...
- Bluey-Themed Fairy Bread Cake Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Bluey is taking over Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and she’s bringing a little magic and a lot of sprinkles with her!What’s Happening:A new dessert is on the way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it’s bringing a sprinkle (literally) of whimsy with it. Starting May 26, guests can head over to Pizzafari...
- A Rockin' Poster Debut: More Changes Revealed Outside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets as Previews Draw Near Another day, another update on the transformation of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which has seen its poster and more signage installed.What's Happening:The Aerosmith poster that previously hung on the facade of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster has been replaced with a similar poster featuring the Electric Mayhem...
- Meet the Cast Members Behind Disney’s Viral Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich Most Disney treats are undeniably delicious, but some gain a cult following. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, one new dessert has already crossed into viral legend territory.What’s Happening:If you’ve spent any time scrolling Disney foodie content lately, chances are you’ve seen the now-viral Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich at Disney’s...
- Side-By-Side POV: Check Out What Changed on Magic Kingdom's Big Thunder Mountain Big Thunder Mountain has officially reopened at Magic Kingdom! Check out our side-by-side POV to see what’s changed. What’s Happening:Back in January of 2025, Big Thunder Mountain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom closed for an extensive refurbishment. Including track replacement, massive work on the theming, and the addition of...
- California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Increasing Kids Meal Price California Grill, the Disney’s Contemporary Resort offering views of Magic Kingdom fireworks, will increase the price of their children’s meals next month. California Grill Pricing A notice on the California Grill page stages, “Please be aware that starting June 2, 2026, the child price will be $42...
- REVIEW: Strawberry-Banana DOLE Whip Available for Limited Time at Disney Springs A new limited-time strawberry-banana DOLE Whip is available at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs. We got the venue’s flight to try the strawberry-banana alongside the classic pineapple-vanilla and watermelon-lime. Individual soft-serve is $5.79. The strawberry-banana sundae is $6.79. Floats are available for $6.79 or $13.50...
- Artist Signing and Promo Card Accompany the Release of New "Disney Lorcana" Set "Wilds Unknown" at Disney Springs The latest Disney Lorcana set, Wilds Unknown, will be available at World of Disney in Disney Springs tomorrow – alongside a special artist signing and promo card.What's Happening:One week ahead of its wide release, the newest set of the hugely popular Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is set to make...
- We Tried This New 3-in-1 $150 Fan in Disney World, and We’re Sharing Our Honest Thoughts! Is the Shark ChillPill any good for Disney days?
- Disney World Is About to Get a LOT More Crowded The Disney parks may be CROWDED in the coming weeks!
- LEGO Sets Are on Sale on Amazon for up to 49% Off! We know WE can't get enough of LEGO sets, and we also know a lot of you feel the same way, so don't miss these Disney LEGO sets on sale right now!
- Disney Confirms 2027 Timeline for Update To Classic Ride A classic Disney ride is changing!
- Level99 & More Opening This Summer at Disney Springs The Walt Disney World theme parks aren’t the only places getting some additions this summer. Disney Springs, WDW’s shopping, dining and entertainment district, is opening Level99, a new dining location and adding some entertainment for the summer. In this post, we’ll share all of the new additions...
- Horror Make-Up Show revamp keeps a piece of Universal Studios Florida history alive Long before immersive lands and massive IP-driven attractions transformed Universal Orlando, Horror Make-Up Show helped define what Universal Studios Florida originally was: a behind-the-scenes look at movie magic with live performers, practical effects, and irreverent comedy. Now, the beloved attraction is being reimagined for a new generation...
- Disneyland 70th Anniversary Figurines and Artwork Discounted At Disneyland Resort, select 70th anniversary figurines, artwork, and sculptures are now discounted 30%. This follows 70th merchandise like apparel and accessories also being discounted. Disneyland 70th Artwork Discounted We saw a sign for the discount in Off the Page at Disney California Adventure, but it is...
- Mother’s Day Gift Baskets Available at Walt Disney World Resorts If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World resort this week, you can get a Mother’s Day gift basket in the hotel gift shop. Pre-made baskets are available or you can pick out what you want to put in the basket. Mother’s Day Gift Baskets Pricing varies...
- REVIEW: This Is, Hands Down, the BEST Way To Start Your EPCOT Day We're bringing you our FULL REVIEW of Garden Grill breakfast at EPCOT!
- Disneyland Removing Autopia’s Gas Vehicles in 2027 Disneyland is once again talking about removing the gas-powered vehicles from its Autopia attraction. The OC Register reports that the gas vehicles will be retired in early 2027. They also report that Disney is working on the “design, engineering and testing” of new electric vehicles. Currently, Disney...
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s Refurbishment Is a Hit – But Not Perfect Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at the Magic Kingdom on May 3, 2026 after being closed for a major refurbishment. Disney completely replaced the track, updated show scenes, and much more during the 16-month refurbishment. So, what do we think of the updated ride? Overall, Big Thunder...
- New Disney Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art Shows Pool, Slide, Lazy River, and More Disney has shared a new piece of concept art for Disney Lakeshore Lodge! The new art offers a view from the perspective of Bay Lake, and gives us a great look at the resort’s pool area. But, we have a lot of new questions based on what...
- Disneyland Resort No Longer Selling MagicBands Disneyland Resort is ending the sale of MagicBand+ products on property. The announcement comes after guests noticed MagicBands were no longer being stocked in several merchandise locations at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. While MagicBands will no longer be sold at Disneyland, they can still be...
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is Starting Earlier Than Ever in 2026 Disney has revealed the 2026 schedule for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. The Halloween celebration will begin earlier than ever this year, kicking off on select nights starting August 7 and running through October 31. Here’s a full look at the Mickey’s...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Walk Time: The end of an era By Robert Niles: Let us begin the week in review this week with a moment of Internet silence for Theme...
- Crew's Cup Lounge at Disney's Yacht Club Resort Sets Reopening Date After Refurbishment Crew's Cup Lounge at Yacht Club Resort is set to reopen May 10,...
- REVIEW: A NEW DOLE Whip Flight Has Arrived in Disney World New DOLE Whip treats have arrived in Disney World!
- Josh Groban Spills Disney Parks Secrets in Latest ‘Teacup Confessions’ Episode Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is the latest celebrity guest to hop aboard the Mad Tea Party...
- Magic Kingdom's Let the Magic Begin Welcome Show Not Returning After Castle Work Magic Kingdom's Let the Magic Begin welcome show is gone for good. The...
- Disney Brings Cool Kids' Summer Preview to Five Central Florida Schools with $1.3 Million Donation Disney's $1.3 million donation to five Central Florida school districts includes complimentary park...
- FULL TOUR: Are These the Most Underrated Hotel Rooms at Disney World? Let's take a tour inside a room at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort!
- 4 Disney World Traditions Canceled for 2026 If you've been visiting Disney World for years, there's a good chance at least one of your go-to moments looks...
- More Structures Installed at Monsters, Inc. Coaster Show Building in Disney’s Hollywood Studios More steel structures have popped up for the future Monsters, Inc. door coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios....
- 6 Tips for Having the BEST STAY EVER at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Ready to take your stay at Disney's Wilderness Lodge to the next level? We've got six tips to help you...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Photos: Future Home of Six Ravens Sees Significant Exterior Changes at Disney Springs After learning that Six Ravens, a new project from the people who brought...
- PHOTOS: Repainting of Cinderella Castle Reaches New Phase as Piston Peak Construction Continues
- Second Kiosk Installed for Personalized ‘Star Wars' Galactic IDs at Disneyland Resort To paraphrase the infamous Count Dooku: “twice the booth, double the photos”.
- PHOTOS: Scaffolding and Scrims Cover Monstropolis as Construction Continues If you are a frequent reader here at MickeyBlog, you know that we have been closely following the...
- Photos: Walls Come Down, Revealing Part of The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios Some construction walls have come down in what is soon to be The...
- Barrier Going Up to Hide Villains Land Construction Near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disney is building a large wall near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in an...
- PHOTOS: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Gets Exciting New Update In just a few weeks, guests will once again be able to embark on a high-speed adventure through...
- Photos: More Walls Come Down as 'Animation' Sign is Installed in The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard More construction walls have been removed in what is soon to be The...
- Photos: Toy Story Land Galaxy's Edge Entrance Sign Returns After Nearly Year-Long Absence After its removal for a new snack stand, the Galaxy's Edge entrance into...
- Disney's new Muppets coaster nears opening – our fresh photos ahead of launch Disney's upcoming Muppets coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios is nearing completion, and new...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Orlando to Host Final Olympic Qualifier Series Stop Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games For you Olympian hopefuls out there: it’s time to start planning your back-to-back Florida and California theme...
- Moisture Barrier Ready for Concrete at Future Events Center in Epic Universe Work progresses on the foundation of a future event space at Universal Epic Universe. Land clearing began...
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Track Supports Installed Near Hard Rock Cafe Coaster supports are now in place near Hard Rock Cafe for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift at...
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Reveals Detailed Ride Vehicles Ahead of Universal Studios Hollywood Opening Universal Studios Hollywood has shared a closer look at the ride vehicles for “Fast & Furious: Hollywood...
- Columns & Arches Theming Removed from Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure Lost Continent is undergoing many changes, as crews work to remove thematic elements on arches and columns....
- Hogwarts Castle Refurbishment Almost Complete as Scaffolding Comes Down at Universal Orlando Most scrims and scaffolding have been removed from Hogwarts Castle at Universal Islands of Adventure but refurbishment...
- Universal Epic Universe Fireworks Launch Site Gets Spotlights for Potential Nighttime Show Spotlights have been installed near the fireworks launch site at Universal Epic Universe, supporting rumors that a...
- Mythos Permanently Closing, Thunder Falls Terrace Becoming New Signature Restaurant at Universal Islands of Adventure in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/07/2026 Mythos Permanently Closing, Thunder Falls Terrace Becoming New Signature Restaurant at Universal Islands of Adventure; ‘Muppets’ Added...
- NEWS: Universal Orlando Announces NEW Restaurants and Permanent Closures Universal Orlando is about to look significantly different! It was just announced that several changes are coming to Universal in...
- Closures & New Ventures Happening this Summer at Universal Orlando Universal Orlando's Summer of Change: Every Project Confirmed for 2026 and Beyond The...