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Trending: Rare albino wallaby joey Quartz arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom · Spaceship Earth exterior refresh at EPCOT nears completion · Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade added to Magic Kingdom daytime schedule for ABC holiday special filming · My Disney Experience room request options updated with resort-specific features Latest developments: Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests visiting Jumping Junction in Conservation Station can now see Quartz, a rare albino wallaby joey who has recently joined the Australian animal habitat. Meanwhile at EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort appears to be wrapping up a long-running exterior refurbishment of the Spaceship Earth attraction as crews install the final exterior panels to complete the refresh project. Looking ahead to the holiday season, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade has been added to the Magic Kingdom daytime schedule for upcoming ABC holiday special filming, with 2:00 PM performances scheduled during regular park hours on November 10 and November 11, 2026. Finally, hotel guests preparing for a trip can take advantage of updates to My Disney Experience, which now offers resort-specific room request options such as sections, bed types, and proximity choices.Disney News Now · October 21 
Meet Quartz! Rare Albino Wallaby Joey Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom 
Crews Install Final Exterior Panels to Complete Spaceship Earth Refresh at EPCOT My Disney Experience Room Requests Updated With Resort-Specific Options
- Disney Extends a Popular Perk to a New Resort—Just as Another Gets Cut One popular resort perk has been added to a new Disney Resort, but sadly, this will now only be available at select Walt Disney World Resorts. What do you think of this change? Disney World Resort Perks Many Guests choose to stay at Disney Parks Resort to...
- The New Way to Request Your Disney World Resort Room Getting your perfect Walt Disney World Resort room is now even easier. See how you can use this clever hack before your next vacation. Disney World Resorts One of the biggest decisions when planning your Walt Disney World Vacation is deciding where to stay. Walt Disney World...
- runDisney and Brooks Running Share First Look At Shoe Coming To 2027 Marathon Weekend Yesterday, runDisney and Brooks Running shared what shoes will be available for purchase this weekend at the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Health & Fitness Expo. They also shared a look at one shoe that will be coming to the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend....
- Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Moana’ on Disney+, a Disney ‘Live Action’ Remake Boasting an Even Bigger and Buffer Dwayne Johnson Isn’t The Rock muscly enough already?
- Amber Glenn Should Have Gotten A Perfect Score For Her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Dedication Night Contemporary It's time to stop pulling the lower-scoring paddles and give these contestants some tens!
- Mickey's of Glendale Pop-Up Bringing Imagineering Merchandise to Walt Disney World Next Month for D23 Members A Mickey’s of Glendale Florida Shopping Event is coming to Walt Disney World next month and is exclusively for D23 members only. Mickey’s of Glendale Florida Shopping Event D23 Members are invited to a pop-up Mickey’s of Glendale shopping event in the Coronado Ballroom at the Coronado...
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- Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Will Be Added to Free Water Park Benefit When Resort Opens Next Year Guests staying at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will be eligible to participate in Walt Disney World’s perk of free access to Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon on their check-in day. Lakeshore Lodge Added to Water Park Benefit According to Disney’s official website for Free Water Park...
- Disney Villains Halloween Boo Buckets Arrive at McDonald's Limited-time Halloween Boo Buckets inspired by Disney Villains have arrived at McDonald’s. Disney Villains Boo Buckets The buckets are the same shape and size as traditional McDonald’s Boo Buckets but with Disney Villains pictured on the sides instead of original characters. There are five buckets total inspired...
- Gideon's Bakehouse Announces Artist Edition Trading Card Series for 10th Anniversary Gideon’s Bakehouse is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a new Artist Edition Trading Card Series. Gideon’s Bakehouse Artist Edition Trading Card Series The series features the creatures of Gideon’s reimagined in different art styles by a variety of illustrators. There will be up to 70 new cards...
- It’s Official! A ‘Glee’ Reboot Is Coming to Disney+ When it comes to reboots and remakes of old movies and shows, fans are divided. Some like them, while others wish original content would be made instead. Regardless, they just keep coming! ©IMDb The beloved musical dramedy series, Glee, is officially coming back. After premiering on Fox...
- Disney World Gives Hotel Guests More Control as Third-Party Room Requests Fade Walt Disney World is expanding its room request options in My Disney Experience, giving hotel guests more specific ways to communicate their preferences before arriving in Central Florida. The October 21, 2026, development could also reduce the need for a longtime Disney vacation-planning workaround: third-party services that helped guests submit...
- The Weirdest But BEST Thing You Need for Your Christmas Disney Trip Heading to Disney World for Christmas? Packing is a WHOLE NEW GAME. Christmas Tree Stroll If you’re visiting over the actual holiday, you’re not only going to want to pack your presents and Christmas sweaters, but there are...
- Disney Removes Most Pavement Lights From World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT Disney has removed most of the pavement lighting from World Celebration Gardens in EPCOT. In addition, rolling planters have also been removed allowing guests to walk through the area. Pavement Lighting Removal Disney began removing the lights in August after years of issues. After two rounds of...
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- Disney Drops MAJOR Dreamlight Valley Update, and It’s a Total Game-Changer Disney Dreamlight Valley players, new updates are coming that will make the game even more fun. ©Disney Lilo is going to be reunited with Stitch in the latest free update because ‘Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten. Ready to...
- Reviews Are In! The Disney Loungefly Bag You’ll Love Is On Amazon (and Selling Out)! There are SO many great Disney bags out there, so when it comes to buying the right one, which should you choose? Should you buy it based on cuteness? How about durability? Or you could buy it based on style, whether that’s a crossbody or a backpack. What if I...
- Disney Data Dump October 21 2026 Well, that was quick. Last week, fall break finally showed up and gave us the highest crowds we’d seen in six...
- Orlando Festival of Trees Celebrates 40 Years With Designer Trees and Santa Breakfasts Festival of Trees returns to the Orlando Museum of Art November 14 to 22 2026 for its 40th year with designer trees, Breakfast with Santa and holiday parties.
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- Magic Shot Leveraging Generative AI Returns for Limited-Time Test at Haunted Mansion Disney PhotoPass is testing a new Magic Shot at Haunted Mansion today, and like the stone bust shot from September, it uses generative AI for elements of the finished photo. That earlier test drew pushback and praise from guests on social media. The new Magic Shot is completely optional,...
- REMINDER: EPCOT Opening Late on Multiple Dates for Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend EPCOT will have a delayed opening on Friday, October 23, and Sunday, October 25, 2026 due to the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. EPCOT Delays Hours for Two Fall Dates On October 23 and October 25, EPCOT will open at 10 a.m. instead of 9...
- Crews Install Final Exterior Panels to Complete Spaceship Earth Refresh at EPCOT Crews have finally replaced the last few panels of the Spaceship Earth exterior at EPCOT, completing a refresh project that began last year. Spaceship Earth Panels The silver paneling runs around Project Tomorrow, the interactive exit area for the Spaceship Earth ride. The panel replacement began close...
- RSVLTS Debuts Attraction Shirts Featuring Pirates of the Caribbean, 'it's a small world,' & More at Disneyland Resort Fashion brand RSVLTS (pronounced like “Roosevelts”) has released new shirts themed to park attractions found at Disneyland Resort. “it’s a small world” Shirt – $80 This buttoned-up collared shirt for adults features an all-over pattern of icons from “it’s a small world” across the front and back....
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Wish Enchanted Pumpkin Tree Show During Halloween on the High Seas Disney Cruise Line celebrates Halloween on the High Seas with a unique Enchanted Pumpkin Tree on each ship, accompanied by a show featuring a storyteller, lights, music, and sound effects. Celebrate the power of wishes with Boo, the Enchanted Pumpkin Tree aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship....
- Ariel & Lottie Limited Edition Designer Dolls Coming Soon to Disney Parks and Online New Disney Designer Dolls inspired by Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Lottie from The Princess and the Frog are coming soon to Disney Parks and online at the Disney Store. Ariel Designer Doll Coming Soon The official Disney Parks and Disney Store Instagram accounts shared a...
- The Disney World Mistake You’ll Make in November Pretty much from the moment the calendar flips to November, Disney World shifts into full Christmas mode. Pumpkins, cobwebs, and the like are replaced (in some places literally) overnight with holiday favorites and Christmas Trees, and the resort’s major Christmas party events launch in early November.
- The Best and Worst Months to Visit Walt Disney World A trip to Walt Disney World can be overwhelming before ever getting on a plane and heading to Orlando. The planning that can go into the trip is often exhausting and frustrating, with far more steps than most would imagine. Blogs like this exist to help you...
- Themed Scrim Rolled Up, Exposing Scaffolding & Progress at The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure in Disney California Adventure The themed scrim that previously covered The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, located in Disney California Adventure, has been rolled up. However, work is still being done on the building’s exterior. Scrim at The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure When we walked by the area,...
- Walt Disney World Releases Park Hours for Christmas & New Year's Eve 2026 Walt Disney World has released theme park hours for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2026. Though these are the current posted hours, we expect them to be extended later. Note that early entry for all Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests at all theme...
- Heron Sculptures & Palm Trees Installed at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Pool Aerial photographer bioreconstruct has shared more photos of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge under construction at Walt Disney World, including the resort’s giant otters and birds in The Wetlands pool area. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Construction As we saw in bioreconstruct’s last update, the giant otter sculptures have been completely...
- POPULAR Online Disney Scavenger Hunt Officially Ends In Disneyland Adventures and Disney lore enthusiasts, while our recent scavenger hunt has come to a close, the journey is not over yet! ©Disney In fact, while this whole adventure so far has been all digital, you can now take your journey in person to Disneyland to pick...
- 6 Things Your Disney World Bartender Wants To Tell You But Won’t Cause They’re Too Nice After a long day at one of Disney World’s theme parks, few things can be more refreshing than sitting back with a delicious drink. For me, that means something fruity and colorful and… ahem, excuse me, I was daydreaming about Trader Sam’s again.
- Disney World Reveals Christmas Week Closures That Could Shift Holiday Crowds Walt Disney World Resort has begun posting its Christmas Week and New Year’s Eve operating schedule for December 21–31, 2026, giving holiday travelers an early look at when its four Florida theme parks are expected to open and close. But the Disney World Christmas Week 2026 hours reveal an important...
- This Disney World Perk Just Got Even BETTER We always recommend using Disney’s PhotoPass to capture your magical memories at Disney World and Disneyland. All of the parks have professionally trained photographers who will take your photo, and this perk just got even better. PhotoPass Photographers Shutterfly is now an official photo gift partner...
- Disney World Just Leaked Holiday Filming Details The final push is in place for Halloween at Walt Disney World, but Disney is already dreaming about the holidays. Check out the shocking dates for holiday filming at Walt Disney World this year. Holiday Filming at Disney World As many Disney fans know, Disney produces a...
- Unforgettable Tower of Terror Evacuation While the main storyline of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is unexpected, this was more than many Guests were expecting. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror The fan-favorite Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction brings thrills to guests of all ages. Currently, the Twilight Zone Tower of...
- Disney World Confirms Tiana's Bayou Adventure Closing Details Tiana's Bayou Adventure is closing soon, but mark your calendars because we have full reopening details. Tiana's Bayou Adventure Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened June 28, 2024, at Walt Disney World and on November 15, 2024, at Disneyland. It continues Tiana's story from the movie, showcasing her successful...
- Photos: RSVLTS Launches New Disneyland Button-Up Shirts at Castle Bros. Disneyland fans can add a little park flair to their wardrobes with a new collection of all-over-print button-up shirts from RSVLTS, now available at Castle Bros. on Main Street, U.S.A.The shirts feature four designs inspired by Disneyland attractions, transportation, and classic park experiences, bringing some of the resort’s most recognizable...
- Photos: New Cars Land Apparel and Home Decor Arrive at Radiator Springs Curios Ka-chow! A new collection of Cars Land apparel and collectibles has rolled into Radiator Springs Curios at Disney California Adventure, with fresh styles for adults inspired by the beloved land themed to Pixar’s Cars.The collection includes a mix of jackets, hats, socks, T-shirts, sweatshirts, ornaments, and light-up figures, giving fans...
- Dates Revealed for ABC Holiday Filming at Magic Kingdom as Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Added to Daytime Schedule Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will be performing during the daytime on two mid-November dates in Magic Kingdom, to film for the ABC holiday special. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Filming The parade, with showtimes typically at night during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party up...
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on Day After Thanksgiving Sold Out The latest Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to sell out is the day after Thanksgiving. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates The day before Thanksgiving sold out earlier this week. The holiday falls on Thursday, November 26 this year. Now Friday, November 27 has no more tickets....
- Rare Albino Wallaby Joey Arrives at Jumping Junction in Disney's Animal Kingdom Guests can now see a rare albino wallaby joey at Jumping Junction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Baby Wallaby Quartz Named Quartz, this joey is all white with reddish eyes. Albinism is recessive, so Quartz must have inherited the condition from both her parents. The condition means she...
- $6 vs $72: We Tried Costco and Disney World Pumpkin Pie, and Someone Owes Us an Apology It’s officially pumpkin pie season, and we are HERE for it! Pumpkin pie from Cake Bake Shop Just like clockwork, we know we can expect pumpkin EVERYTHING when fall hits each year. In the spirit of the season, we decided...
- This NEW Disney+ Perk Will Get You Discounted Tickets to Disney’s Newest Movie You know what…not enough people are talking about Disney’s upcoming animated movie. We’re seriously so excited for the next movie in Disney Animation’s library, and Disney is making sure fans get out to go see the flick thanks to these new Disney+ perks! ©Disney...
- 2026 Christmas Parade Taping Dates Revealed Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is stepping into the daylight at Magic Kingdom next month. Walt Disney World has scheduled 2:00pm performances of the holiday parade on November 10th and November 11th, which lines up with the annual taping for the ABC holiday special. That gives day guests...
- DFB Video: NEW RULES for Disneyland’s Rides New Disneyland ride shortcuts, banned items, and… FORTNITE? Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway These are the newest rules for Disneyland rides – both real and unwritten. Check out our new video: NEW...
- Walt Disney World Park Hours Now Out for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Week Disney World has posted park hours for Christmas week and New Year's Eve 2026. Here are the hours for all four parks plus Early Entry and party nights.
- Meet Quartz the Rare Albino Wallaby Joey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes Quartz, a rare albino wallaby joey at Jumping Junction in Conservation Station.
- New ‘James Bond’ Era Will Feature Three Actors as 007, More Could Follow Few film franchises have reinvented themselves as consistently as James Bond. Since Sean Connery first appeared as 007 in Dr. No (1962), the secret agent has been portrayed by a succession of actors, each bringing a different interpretation to the role. Daniel Craig’s five-film run concluded with No Time to...
- 'I Wouldn't Do Anything Differently' - Bob Iger Reflects on Legacy During Interview On Good Morning America The former longtime CEO of The Walt Disney Company sat down with Robin Roberts for an episode of Good Morning America this morning to reflect on his legacy and promote the release of his new memoir about his return as CEO after Bob Chapek’s firing. Bob Iger...
- 'The Imagineering Story' Season 2 Wraps Filming at Tokyo Disneyland Ahead of 2028 Premiere Leslie Iwerks and her team just finished filming part of The Imagineering Story season 2 at Tokyo Disney Resort. It will premiere in 2028. The Imagineering Story Films at Tokyo Disneyland Iwerks posted on Instagram, “And that’s a wrap here at Tokyo Disneyland filming with our local...
- ‘Star Wars’ Remake Gets Major Update Ahead of Franchise’s 50th Anniversary Luke Skywalker has faced the Empire, confronted Darth Vader, and helped save the galaxy. In 2027, however, he will have some very different allies by his side — including Spider-Man, Captain America, and the Avengers. That’s the premise behind Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, an upcoming six-issue crossover that puts...
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- Up to $120 Off Disney Gift Cards During Early Black Friday Sale, Made Easier with Walmart’s Plus Promo There’s a new deal starting soon for Disney gift cards, offering 10% off or up to $120 in savings at Sam’s Club. This covers discount details, plus a similar sale for select restaurants at Walt Disney World, and more you need to know about buying and using these GCs. Plus,...
- ‘James Bond’ Franchise Expands With Official New Series, ‘Sunbreaker’ James Bond’s future is taking shape across several different fronts, even as fans wait to discover who will inherit the 007 designation on the big screen. Now, another project has entered the picture, with IDW Publishing planning to release a new series from celebrated writer Grant Morrison called Sunbreaker. The...
- Vintage Dumbo 85th Anniversary Collection Available Online Disney Store has launched the Vintage Dumbo Collection celebrating the 85th anniversary of Dumbo (1941). Dumbo Pullover Sweatshirt – $64.99 A trio of embroidered Dumbo appliqués are on the front of this white sweatshirt. He’s in three positions with his ears flapping as though animated. The sweatshirt...
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- New S.E.A. Member is Hazel Hightower, Daughter of Disgraced Harrison Hightower of Tower of Terror Fame Walt Disney Imagineering promised a reveal about the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) at the 2026 D23 Expo, and we finally have an answer to a mystery that has spanned multiple months. Here’s the thief behind the digital scavenger hunt, one final riddle, the new character’s motivation for her...
- Disney’s New Shutterfly Partnership is a Game-Changer for Great Photo Books Disney has announced a partnership that names Shutterfly as the Official Photo Gift Partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, creating a new way for guests to turn their vacation memories into personalized keepsakes. Here are details on the corporate alliance, upside for guests, and commentary...
- Live-Action Ariel Moves Her Hollywood Studios Meet and Greet to Echo Lake Later This Month Live-Action Ariel Meet and Greet Relocating to Echo Lake Making a splash with a temporary relocation, the live-action version of Ariel is packing up her seaside castle at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to make way for holiday festivities! Beginning October 28, the “Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents” experience will be temporarily unavailable in its...
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- Bob Iger Takes Disney’s Boardroom Drama to the Bookshelf in ‘One Last Time’ Disney’s boardroom drama is getting another chapter, and Bob Iger is taking the author’s seat. The former Disney CEO will revisit his return to the company in One Last Time: Managing Crisis and Building Resilience at Disney. Written with Dan Schwerin, the memoir arrives March 2, 2027, from Random House...
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- New Mickey Mouse Fair Isle Holiday Bags and Minnie Mouse Ears Arrive at Disney Store WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. Disney is bringing a festive Fair Isle design to its latest holiday accessories, with a new collection of Mickey Mouse bags and coordinating accessories joined by a Minnie Mouse holiday ear...
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- Scrim Removed from Club 33 Balcony in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Resort Scrim has now been removed from the exterior facade of the Club 33 balcony above Cafe Orleans in Disneyland. Scrim Removed from Cafe Orleans The beige scrim, which was first installed a month ago, covered three sides of the balcony above Cafe Orleans in New Orleans Square....
- Disney Guests Evacuated as Firefighters Descend on Theme Park One Disney theme park faced an unexpected emergency today. Disney parks attract millions of visitors each year, with large crowds gathering for attractions, character encounters, and live entertainment. While temporary ride closures are relatively common, incidents requiring emergency services can lead to more significant disruptions.
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- NEW runDisney Inspired Brooks Shoes Available This Week Check out the NEW runDisney-inspired shoes coming to Disney World this week. Find out how you can make them yours! runDisney and Brooks Running Collaboration runDisney and Brooks Running have teamed up for a multi-year collaboration. A new shoe will be released for each race weekend. This collab...
- Retired Disney CEO Bob Iger Extends ‘Battle of Bobs’ with Book War The Battle of the Bobs has been extended by popular (?) demand, with retired CEO Bob Iger announcing his upcoming book, One Last Time, about his second tour of duty leading the Walt Disney Company. He couldn’t let Chapek fire the final shots, so this is presumably his indirect answer...
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- First Look: Brooks Ghost 18 Minnie Mouse Shoe to Debut at 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Minnie Mouse is stepping into the spotlight with a new limited-edition running shoe arriving in early 2027 just in time for the Walt Disney World... The post First Look: Brooks Ghost 18 Minnie Mouse Shoe to Debut at 2027 Walt Disney World...
- The Definitive Ranking of Walt Disney World Resort Pools Walt Disney World is home to 20+ resorts, filled with frills and amenities. There’s great dining to be found, incredible lobbies to explore, and some beautiful landscaping throughout all of them. But does that really matter? Isn’t your very expensive vacation all about the pools? The answer...
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- Dapper Mickey Annual Passholder Magnet Arriving With Main Street Print Walt Disney World Annual Passholders who recently renewed their pass are starting to receive their new dapper Mickey Mouse magnet. It also comes with a print featuring characters on Main Street, U.S.A. Dapper Mickey Passholder Magnet The yellow D-shaped magnet features Mickey in a blue vest, red...
- First Look at Stitch and Angel Filming Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch 2' Principal photography for Lilo & Stitch 2 began October 14 on Oahu, Hawai’i and we have our first look at Angel in the sequel. Stitch and Angel Filming Live-Action Sequel Reel News Hawaii shared a photo of Stitch and Angel on set on October 19. The pair...
- Disney Pushes Polynesian Refurbishment Timeline to Early 2027 Construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will continue through early 2027, Disney said in an updated refurbishment notice. The new timeline extends work that Disney had previously said would wrap up by the end of 2026. Disney said the project includes reconfiguring the resort’s front entrance roadway. ...
- Homage Apparel Brand Teams Up with Disney and the NFL for New Football-Themed Mickey Mouse Collection With NFL football season underway and Disney fandom just as popular as ever, what better way to express both of those interests simultaneously than with a new Mickey Mouse-starring Disney x NFL collection from the apparel brand Homage? Check out more images below.What's happening:Homage has teamed with Disney and the...
- Disney World Extends Polynesian Village Resort Construction Project Into 2027 Disney’s Polynesian Resort is in the home stretches of one of the largest and longest hotel construction projects at Walt Disney World, but that unfortunately for guests staying at the resort this holiday season, it appears work will be extended into 2027 based on an updated refurbishment bulletin. Here’s the...
- Sneak Peek Inside Special Entertainment & Offerings at Tonight’s Hollywood Studios Park Buyout Hollywood Studios closes to regular guests at 5:00pm today for a private corporate event, and the park takes on a different look once day guests head out. We got a look at the event maps for tonight’s party, which have info on character meet-and-greets, live music, and catering stations...
- Disney Changes Room Request Options Disney is adding room request details to their check-in process. While checking into a few resorts for our upcoming stays,...
- Fired Universal Team Member Speaks Out After Threatening Guest Who Hit Him With 3D Glasses A former Universal Orlando Resort team member claims he was fired unjustly after a guest assaulted him and he then threatened to beat them up during Halloween Horror Nights. Team Member Fired After Threatening to Beat Up Guest TikTok user @jelaur_610 a.k.a. Jelani shared a video about...
- Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Shows More Painting, Completed Balconies, and Theming Painting and theming are the biggest visible updates at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge in our latest construction update of the new resort opening next summer at Walt Disney World. Main Lobby Already one of Lakeshore Lodge’s most recognizable features, the angular lobby building is looking closer to completion,...
- I Have Worked From Home for 5 Years and I Use These 9 Things Every Single Day Working from home can be one of the best things, but it doesn’t come without some frustrations. It can be hard to sit in the same place every day without the chance to get up and mingle with coworkers, and if your desk isn’t set up right, the workday can...
- Disney Just Quietly Announced 2 NEW Characters Coming To Jollywood Nights! We did not think we could get any more excited for the classiest Holiday event of the year until Disney World went ahead and confirmed two BRAND-NEW characters! Mike Wazowski That’s right, Jollywood...
- New Orphaned Manatee Calfuccino Joins Cider and Tanimura at EPCOT's The Seas with Nemo & Friends The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT has taken on its latest manatee inhabitant, Calfuccino, a young female manatee in need of short-term rehabilitative care.What's Happening:A young, orphaned female manatee named Calfuccino in need of short-term care has arrived at EPCOT.She is currently acclimating to her new environment alongside...
- Up-Close Look at Indiana Jones Mayan Temple Facade at Tropical Americas Shared by Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has shared an up-close look at construction on Tropical Americas and other projects coming to Walt Disney World.What's Happening:Josh D'Amaro, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, shared on Instagram that he got to tour some of the under-construction projects coming to Walt Disney World, including...
- Meet Hazel Hightower, the Newest Member of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers Over the last couple of months, Walt Disney Imagineering has led fans on a wild quest through Disneyland full of brain-bending riddles. Yesterday we received the final two riddles, and today the solution has been officially revealed: the newest member of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, one Miss Hazel...
- Disney and Shutterfly Enter Partnership that Will Bring New Features to PhotoPass If you went on vacation to a Disney resort but didn't come back with hundreds of pictures, did you even go? Disney PhotoPass has been a fantastic way to easily make sure that you take, and keep track of all your pictures at Disney Parks. Now a new partnership with...
- I Spent $160 Assembling the Perfect Disney World Starter Kit, and It Was Worth Every Penny Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re at Disney World almost 24/7 for work. We’re always checking out the Disney World parks for new snacks, so we’re Disney World veterans with tried-and-true park essentials. BAGSMART Water Bottle Holder Bag $160 on park essentials sounds like a lot...
- Black Friday Deal Alert! Save Up to 60% on Florida Attractions and Theme Parks! You may think that REAL Black Friday deals are dead, but we’ve got the proof that they’re not! LEGOLAND There are some new deals on several popular Florida attractions that could change your holiday season plans? Want...
- 'Hexed' Tickets Now On Sale, Cauldron Popcorn Bucket and More Novelties Coming Soon to Theaters Tickets are now available for the upcoming Disney film Hexed, and it’s getting its own themed popcorn bucket, coming later next month to AMC, Regal, and Cinemark theaters. Hexed hits theaters on November 25. Tickets are on sale now. ‘Hexed’ Popcorn Bucket and More Novelties On October...
- Trader Sam's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Tiki Mug Now Available at Disneyland Resort A tiki mug inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas is now available for purchase at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, located in the Disneyland Hotel. Trader Sam’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Tiki Mug – $75 The wooden-like mug is dark brown at the top, with a red...
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Refurbishment Extended into 2027 at Walt Disney World The refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows has been extended into 2027. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Refurbishment Timeline The resort’s refurbishment was originally scheduled through the end of 2026. Walt Disney World has updated the notice on the Polynesian Village Resort...
- REVIEW: Tiramisu Martini & Clarified Passion Fruit Martini Added to GEO-82 Menu in EPCOT GEO-82, the Spaceship Earth bar at EPCOT, has added a Tiramisu Martini and Clarified Passion Fruit Martini to their menu. The rest of the menu remains the same and no cocktails were removed. Tiramisu Martini – $20 Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Courvoisier VSOP Cognac, Baileys Mascarpone Cream,...
- BREAKING: Bob Iger Announces Second Memoir 'One Last Time' About Return as Disney CEO Bob Iger will release a new memoir about his return to the position of The Walt Disney Company CEO after Bob Chapek’s firing. It’s called One Last Time: Managing Crisis and Building Resilience at Disney. One Last Time: Managing Crisis and Building Resilience at Disney One Last...
- The 2027 Super Bowl Will Be Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen Thanks To…Darth Vader? Okay, this one is for you football fans or Star Wars fans…or both. Have you ever wondered what NFL games might look like if they were set in the Star Wars universe? Well, maybe not, but Disney has certainly been thinking about it! ©ESPN ESPN,...
- Disney CEO Shares Excitement After Touring Three Disney World Projects Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro walked Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, and Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge with the Walt Disney Imagineering teams building them, then thanked those teams on social media. In his post, which includes photos from behind the construction walls, D’Amaro said the ideas, details, and stories are all coming together....
- We Just Got A MAJOR Behind-the-Scenes Look At 3 Disney World Expansions! Okay, okay, nobody panic! But we might have just gotten the BEST look at some of the newest projects coming to Disney World. ©Disney Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has just decided to bless our feeds with a new Instagram post showing a LOT...
- The Easiest Way to Save $50 on Amazon Today (Girl Math, right?!) Here’s the girl math: if it’s on sale, you’re basically making money. ©Amazon And if you were already planning to buy new park shoes, a suitcase for your next Disney trip, or something for the newest member of your...
- Bob Iger’s New Book “One Last Time” Arrives March 2027 Former Disney CEO Bob Iger will publish a new book, “One Last Time: Managing Crisis and Building Resilience at Disney,” on March 2nd, 2027. Random House announced the release today, calling it the inside story of Iger’s second stint as CEO from 2022 to 2026. Iger wrote the book...
- Ghost 18 Minnie Mouse Brooks Running Shoes Will Debut at 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Brooks and runDisney have given us a sneak peek of the Ghost 18 Minnie Mouse running shoes that will be available at the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Ghost 18 Minnie Mouse The running shoes consist of two shades of pink and feature polka dots on...
- Brooks & Disney Reveal 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Running Shoes Brooks and Disney have revealed the running shoes for the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Styles include Grumpy, Mary Poppins, Mickey, and Goofy. We also got our first look at the all-new Ghost 18 Minnie Mouse, which will debut at the 2027 Walt Disney...
- PHOTOS: Disneyland Expands S.E.A. Lore With Hazel Hightower Oar, Ridge Jewel, & Souvenir Ticket The Ridge Jewel, stolen from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) long ago, is now on display in Disneyland. There is also an oar on display, as well as a souvenir ticket guests can grab during their visit. These displays come with Walt Disney Imagineering’s reveal...
- Shanghai Disneyland Announces 10-Day Birthday Party for Mickey and Minnie, Features Special Fireworks Mickey and Minnie celebrate their 98th birthday on November 18 — the anniversary of the release of Steamboat Willie — and Shanghai Disneyland will celebrate with a 10-day party. There will be special fireworks and other unique offerings. Mickey and Minnie Birthday Party Coinciding with the resort’s own ongoing...
- Character Shakeup at Disney's Hollywood Studios Meeting your favorite characters at Disney's Hollywood Studios is about to become a bit more complicated. Hollywood Studios Character Changes One thing that sets Disney apart from any other theme park is the great character interactions. We love meeting classic characters like Mickey Mouse and the Fab...
- Disney Offers $125 Disney Gift Cards to Select Guests Walt Disney World just sent us an offer to earn a $125 Disney gift card, and you could be eligible as well. Disney World AI Assistance Many Disney fans dream of a Disney Park vacation, but find the planning not so magical. In May, Disney CEO Josh...
- Disney Warns Guests of Reduced Magic Kingdom Transportation Traveling to and from Magic Kingdom just became a bit more complicated. Check out the recent change. Disney Transportation There are many differing opinions on transportation options, largely depending upon which Disney Resort you are staying at and also which Park you will be visiting. The Walt...
- Mobile Order Just Got a Big Upgrade at Disney World It is now even easier to enjoy Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World. Get ready to skip the long lines just to place your food orders. Disney Mobile Food Order Mobile ordering is simple from the My Disney Experience App. Simply open the app and press the (+)...
- Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov Share Their Candid Response To Fan Issues With The ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Scoring System And Preview Dedication Night Here's how Amber and Pasha feel about their Dancing With the Stars scores being lower than fans think they should be.
- Is Something Big Debuting at Animal Kingdom This Holiday Season? With holiday season planning well underway, we think that Walt Disney World might have a holiday season surprise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to Disney, Cast Members are blocked out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom every day from December 20th through January 2nd. That makes Animal Kingdom the second-most restrictive...
Disney News
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Josh D’Amaro Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Walt Disney World Projects
Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro recently took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photographs from his tours of three major Walt Disney World construction projects. Accompanied by Walt Disney Imagineering… -
Construction Progresses on Facades and Paving for Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Construction continues to advance on the upcoming Monstropolis land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing new structural details, decorative touches, and ground-level paving to the area formerly known as Muppets Courtyard. - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios is currently undergoing a notable exterior refurbishment while remaining open to guests. Recent progress on the project has restored a…
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Disney Debuts 2026 Veterans Day Merchandise Collection Across Domestic Resorts
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have officially debuted the 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection. According to Disney, each item in the new line was thoughtfully designed to celebrate military… -
Banana Ball Open Returning to ESPN Wide World of Sports in 2027
Banana Ball is returning to Walt Disney World for its second consecutive year, bringing the Banana Ball Open to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from April 15 to…
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Disney World Confirms Free Admission Perk for Guests at New 2027 Resort Walt Disney World is preparing to welcome an entirely new resort in 2027, and Disney has already...
- EPCOT Will Not Open On-Time This Week, Multiple Days Cut Due to Mass Event Picture a Walt Disney World morning at 3:00 a.m. Roads are closing, buses are already running, and...
- Warning Issued To Cancel Visits To Walt Disney World on November 10 Walt Disney World guests planning a trip to Magic Kingdom on November 10, 2026, may want to...
- The Disney World Mistake You’ll Make in November Avoid this EPCOT error in November.
- After 44 Years, Disney Confirms Final Replacement for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Walt Disney World Resort appears to be wrapping up a long-running exterior refurbishment of the Spaceship Earth...
- Mickey's of Glendale Pop-Up Shopping Event Coming to Walt Disney World in November 2026 Mickey's of Glendale is hosting a D23 Members pop-up at Coronado Springs on...
- Disney Vacation Club Holiday Keepsake Giveaway at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 DVC Members can pick up a free holiday keepsake at Mickey's Very Merry...
- NEW Report Shows Recent Injuries at Disney World and Universal A new report shows recent injuries at Florida theme parks.
- Why We’re Running to Magic Kingdom on November 10th You can watch Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade during the day in the Magic Kingdom.
- Disney’s Next Big Souvenir Is Hiding in Plain Sight This Disney World concept art could hint at a new souvenir!
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Monstropolis Entrance Takes Shape at Disney's Hollywood Studios Monstropolis Construction Moves Forward at Disney's Hollywood Studios Construction is picking up steam...
- Up-Close Look at Indiana Jones Mayan Temple Facade at Tropical Americas Shared by Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has shared an up-close look at construction on Tropical...
- Josh D’Amaro Shares New Photos of Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, and Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge If you have been reading along here at MickeyBlog, you know that numerous large-scale projects are underway...
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Unveils a New Hexed Photo Spot Disney's Hollywood Studios Introduces New Hexed Photo Op A previously blank wall inside...
- Photos: Mysterious Structures Appear Near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios Mysterious new structures have begun to rise near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt...
- Photos: Orange Bird and Muppets Crewneck Sweatshirts Spotted at World of Disney Some fan-favorite Disney characters have landed in the sweatshirt section at Walt Disney...
- Photos: New Disney Parks Bookshelf Mug and Tumbler Arrive at Walt Disney World For Disney fans who love a good read almost as much as they...
- Photos: Disney Springs Location Stands Vacant After Wolfgang Puck Ends Nearly 30 Year Dining Dynasty It's the end of an era at Disney Springs as the last iteration...
- Photos: World of Disney Gets Their Own Character Medallions at Disney Springs World of Disney at Walt Disney World - one of the largest Disney...
- Photos: Walt Disney Presents Debuts New Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Model The upcoming attractions preview area of Walt Disney Presents has been updated with...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Brooks & Disney Reveal 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Running Shoes in Today's Daily Recap for 10/20/2026 Josh D’Amaro shares behind-the-scenes photos of upcoming Disney World projects, including ground-level Indiana Jones temple, fired Universal...
- Animal Actors Closing Soon and Horror Make-Up Reopening with Blumhouse Properties Big changes are coming...
- Blood Dripping Effect Added to Mel's Die-In at Halloween Horror Nights 35 Universal added a blood dripping effect to the facade of Mel’s Die-In at Halloween Horror Nights in...
- Fired Universal Team Member Speaks Out After Threatening Guest Who Hit Him With 3D Glasses A former Universal Orlando Resort team member claims he was fired unjustly after a guest assaulted him...
- The Food That Everyone Is Raving About This Year at HHN Discover the must-try food and drinks at Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando, from smash tacos...
- Sam's Club Will Offer 10% Off Disney Gift Cards for Limited Time, Likely to Sell Out Quickly in Today's Daily Recap for 10/19/2026 Concrete poured for Cars Ridge Run Rally ride in Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom, ceiling...
- Inde Navarrete Meets Freaky Nikki During Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood Obsession‘s Inde Navarrete and Freaky Nikki finally met face-to-face during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood....
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Adds Announcement Reminding Guests to Not Touch Scareactors Guests waiting in line for Halloween Horror Nights houses at Universal Orlando Resort will now hear an...
- Full Details of 2026 Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort Including Showtimes, Passholder Button, and Hotel Deals Universal Orlando Resort announced the full details of their 2026 holiday offerings, including decorations at Epic Universe,...
- Former T2-3D Host Unveils JAWS, Back to the Future, and More McDonald’s Toys for Universal Studios Japan 25th The actress who formerly played Reika Ayanokōji, the live-action pre-show guide for the T2-3D: Battle Across Time...