Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- Level99 Is Officially Open: A Look Inside Opening Day at Disney Springs
Level99 is officially open at Disney Springs. The competitive socializing venue welcomed its first guests at 11am today, and we were there to take a peek inside on opening day. From the glowing entrance to the challenge rooms and the central bar, here’s our look at what guests experience... - WYNTK: Level99 Opens at Disney Springs, Soarin’ Across America Makes West Coast Debut, "X-Men ’97" Season 2 Premieres, and More This Week in the World of Disney
The official opening of Level99 at Disney Springs, controversial new policies for Walt Disney World transportation, and the west coast debut of Soarin' Across America. Here’s just some things to keep your eyes on in the coming week. Be sure to check back here at Laughing Place as we will... - Summer Colors Bring New Options to Disney Parks Clothing at Disney Store It’s time to update your Disney wardrobe with fashionable selections from the Disney Parks Clothing collection. New styles have just arrived at Disney Store, making this the perfect time to shop for your upcoming Disney vacation.(Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support Laughing Place by providing...
- I Asked 15 Disney Experts Which Magic Kingdom Ride They Rope Drop First — They All Said the Same Thing If you're planning your next Magic Kingdom day, here's what the experts recommend for your rope drop strategy and why.
- You Can WIN A FREE Trip To Disney’s Next Big Movie Premiere — Here’s How You could attend the premier of Camp Rock 3 and no, we aren't kidding at all!
- Disney World Adds Delta to Airport Luggage Transfer Service Walt Disney World has added Delta Air Lines to its Airport Luggage Transfer service, expanding the list of eligible carriers to four. Delta now joins American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines as participating airlines for the offering, which moves checked bags directly between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and...
- NEW Update on Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Opening in 2027 This new update for Lakeshore Lodge is making us so excited for the opening.
- Um…Is This Popular Disneyland Snack Spot Okay? These popular snack spots are temporarily closing.
- Cheapest Not-So-Scary Event Date Is Second to Sell Out Behind Halloween August 14 is now the second night to sell out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026, following Halloween night. It joins the event’s lowest-priced tier in selling out well ahead of opening night, and it signals that the early run on tickets is already underway. Here’s a look at...
- Disney World Updates Website With New Disney Springs Rules, But a Major Online Contradiction Remains The structural rules governing how guests navigate the Walt Disney World Resort transportation network have officially shifted. Following on-the-ground changes and new physical signage posted at the property, Disney has updated its official website to codify permanent restrictions on its complimentary bus and watercraft services departing...
- NEWS: Heat Advisory In Place For Disney World Today If you're in Disney World today, you need this word of warning!
- AllEars TV: Disney World’s Most Hated Rides — Are People WRONG About Them? It's time to see if everyone is wrong about Disney World's most HATED rides.
- Did Disney World Get This New Hotel Room Right? This Theme Park Fanatic Is Doing A Deep Dive. Disney's newest hotel rooms have fans split.
- Disney Fans Are About To Be GLUED To Their Screens at 8 PM! A NEW Disney documentary premieres on ABC tonight, and it could have some exciting news for the parks!
- MarvelBlog News for June 28th, 2026 The X-Men are back in the news as a new season arrives. Also, Spider-Man is even more popular than we all thought. I’ll explain in MarvelBlog News. Cue the Theme Song The X-Men should... The post MarvelBlog News for June 28th, 2026...
- 6 New Disney Loungeflys Quietly Released on Amazon Don't miss these Loungefly bags Disney just dropped on Amazon!
- Level99 at Disney Springs: First Impression Review, Is It Worth It? Today is opening day for Level99 at Disney Springs, and we were recently invited to preview the social gaming experience. In this article, we’re going to take a full look at the gaming experience, including a tour of the space and a look inside some of the game rooms....
- 9 Reasons Dollywood Keeps Beating Disney as Best Theme Park Year After Year There's A LOT to love about Dollywood.
- Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Changing Their Minds About the Carousel of Progress Updates Big changes are coming to the Magic Kingdom classic... and not everyone is happy.
- The Real Consequences of Self-Evacuating From a Disney Ride: Inside the ‘it’s a small world’ Incident No matter how meticulously you plan a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation, there is one variable no one can control: mechanical downtime. At some point, almost every frequent park-goer will experience a ride breakdown. Usually, it is a minor inconvenience—the lights turn on, the audio loops, and...
- Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Theme Park Division Comcast announced Monday that it intends to separate into two independent public companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky in a tax-free transaction. The move places Universal’s theme park division inside a standalone media and entertainment company, separate from Comcast’s broadband and wireless operations. When the deal closes, Comcast shareholders...
- Disney World Finally Adds Disney Springs Transportation Restrictions to Website The Walt Disney World website has been updated with the new Disney Springs transportation restrictions that we’ve been reporting on since June 16th. The policy, which took effect June 28, limits bus and watercraft service between Disney Springs and Disney Resort hotels to Guests with a qualifying reason...
- Cool Down This Summer with These Must-Try Frozen Treats at Disneyland Resort When the Southern California sun starts turning up the heat, there’s no better excuse to indulge in one (or several!) of Disneyland Resort’s incredible frozen treats. From legendary DOLE Whips and Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars to over-the-top sundaes and refreshing slushies, there are plenty of delicious ways to stay...
- Disney Turns on Geofencing for Most Magic Kingdom Resort Mobile Orders Disney has changed mobile ordering for most Magic Kingdom resorts. In the past, anyone could place a mobile food order...
- Aerial View Captures Ongoing Construction of the Lazy River and Splash Pad at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction Reaches Major Milestone as The Wetlands Takes Shape New aerial photos from bioreconstruct give us one of the best looks yet at construction progress on Disney Lakeshore Lodge, and one of the resort’s biggest upcoming amenities is finally starting to come into focus. Related: Disney World...
- Event: The Princess Diaries 25th Anniversary Pop-Up experience Shut Up!! …. Lets go explore a mansion. On June 13th Kelly and I had the opportunity through D23: Disney’s official Fan club to go explore and take photos at the Doheny Mansion in Los Angeles which happens to be the actual filming location of all the Genovian Consulate scenes...
- This Week in Disney History (June 28 – July 4) June 29, 2007: Ratatouille is released in theaters. June 30, 2023: Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny is released in theaters. July 1, 2023: World of Frozen opens at Hong Kong Disneyland July 2, 1986: The Great Mouse Detective is released in theaters. Happy 40th anniversary! July 3, 2020:...
- (Review) Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin: Is Universal Kids Resort’s longest ride too much? Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin is unlike any other ride at Universal Kids Resort, combining a Ferris wheel with a spinning double helix motion. We rode it with our 7-year-old to share what parents should know before climbing aboard. The post (Review)...
- Happy 100th Birthday Mel Brooks: A Magical History of the Hollywood Legends Work with Disney EGOT winner Mel Brooks turns 100 years old today, so let’s take a journey through his life and legacy as it crosses paths with Disney magic. On June 28th, 1926, a Hollywood Legend was born. Born Melivn James Kavinsky, Mel Brooks has become one of the most celebrated creatives in...
- We Can’t Believe These Attractions Are FINALLY Reopening in Disney World! These attractions are FINALLY reopening in Disney World this week!
- Japan: Tokyo Area to get Toy Story 5 Pop-Up Store Toy Story 5 opens in Japan on July 3, so Japanese lifestyle and character goods store Marimo Craft is celebrating with a pop-up shop. The limited time store will be [...]
- Japan: Kid-Friendly Mall Welcomes Disney Store, Fall Opening Saitama is getting a new Disney Store this autumn, DisKingdom.com has learned. Home to 112,211 residents, the city is Fujimi is also home to LaLaport FUJIMI, a major mall with [...]
- Last Night Was NOT A Good Time To Be In Disney World Half of the rides at Disney World were closed yesterday!
- All the LEGO Disney Sets on Amazon That Are Still Available — Full List Amazon has 60 Disney LEGO sets available online right now!
- Why Disney Adults Are Obsessed With the Chunky Boot Trend at the Parks These chunky boots are perfect for your next park day!
- Disney Springs Transportation Restrictions Begin & The Loopholes That Still Exist The new restrictions on buses and watercraft departing Disney Springs are now in effect as of today, June 28, 2026. As we’ve reported, the change limits resort transportation departing Disney Springs to guests who have a confirmed resort hotel stay, dining reservation, or experience reservation. Guests without one of...
- Wilderness Lodge review Read on for my Wilderness Lodge review: I have now stayed at Wilderness Lodge 3 times, in 3 different parts of the resort. I’ve stayed in the main building (club level), and in both DVC sections – Copper Creek and Boulder Ridge. Wilderness Lodge didn’t initially call...
- REVIEW: This Downtown Disney Restaurant is Officially Back And Better Than Ever We're coming back to Earl of Sandwich for one thing, and it's not the sandwiches!
- Loungefly Collections Disney Fans in Their 50s Are Actually Buying This Year Looking for some new Loungefly bags on sale? Don't miss these four collections!
- Magic Kingdom Just Got a NEW Park Map A NEW Park Map just hit Magic Kingdom!
- Beyond the Main Street Smile: How Josh D’Amaro Swapped Disney Nostalgia for a First Amendment War with Trump’s FCC When the board of directors selected Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, the move was widely viewed as a return to cultural orthodoxy. D’Amaro, famous for his immaculate, untarnished brand image and deep-rooted history running Disney’s...
- Keys to the Kingdom Tour of Magic Kingdom Have you ever dreamed of visiting backstage and the utilidoors of the Magic Kingdom? Disney has a tour that shares...
- Test Track Once Again Reigned Supreme at Disney World This Week Disney World's wait times jumped overall last week.
- A New Change or a Glitch? Something Strange Is Going on With Disney World Hotel Mobile Order Disney's mobile order may have just changed, or it's glitching bad, and we don't know which to believe.
- Jack Sparrow Is Joining Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party In New Exclusive Show A new Jack Sparrow show is coming to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
- 6 Dates to AVOID Disney World Hotels in 2027 Many guests are skipping these hotels at times next year.
- Where in the World #951 To all who come to this photo trivia game, welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details that Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! I’m home from Disney World. I need the Disney bear of comfort. And now Challenge...
- “How Long Has That Been There?!” Only True Haunted Mansion Fans Have Spotted THIS in Disney World The Haunted Mansion is loaded with levels of thematic elements, both inside and outside.
- This Major Disney Springs Transportation Change Starts TODAY Disney Springs' new bus and boat transportation rule officially begins today.
- QUIZ: Only People With Extremely High IQs Can Guess These Disney World Rides With Minimal Clues Think you know Disney World rides? Like, really know them? We're not giving you ride photos. We're not giving you character names. We're barely giving you clues at all. If you've spent years memorizing attraction details, random ride facts, and queue-line trivia, this is your moment. Some of these...
- 7 Important Rules to Know for LEVEL99 in Disney Springs You need to know these LEVEL99 rules before you play!
- I’m A Professional Disney Adult and This Is What My Week Looks Like I’m a Professional Disney Adult, come along with me to see what my week is like from park hopping, snack hunting, merch debating, and so much more!
- Disney World Cracks Down on Resort Mobile Orders with New Location Requirements Disney Quietly Adds Mobile Order Geofencing at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Disney appears to be tightening access to mobile ordering at several Walt Disney World Resort hotels, with a new geofencing feature now preventing guests from placing orders unless they are physically near the restaurant. Related: Two New...
- It’s Official: Disney World’s Controversial New Bus Ban Begins Today—And a High-Tech Lockout Is Next The golden age of spontaneous, free-wheeling Walt Disney World vacations just took its heaviest blow yet. If you are on property or planning a trip to Central Florida, the rules of the game have officially rewritten themselves.
- Can I Go To LEVEL99 Alone in Disney World? Here’s What We Found Out Is LEVEL99 a good fit for solo travelers? Well, here's what we think.
- 4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Eating My Way Around Dollywood After my recent trip to Dollywood, these are four things I learned the hard way about food at this theme park.
- Is This Insanely Weird Hotel My New Favorite Place To Stay? Check out this Christmas-themed hotel near Dollywood!
- Walt’s Favorite Ride Is Closing Next Week: Inside Disney World’s Radical Overhaul (and Where to Find Its Hiding Clones) As of today, June 28, 2026, a literal countdown clock has begun ticking in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. In exactly seven days, on July 5, 2026, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will close its doors for a massive, multi-year reimagining. When the attraction locks its gates...
- Disney’s “Holes” Now Streaming on Tubi, Free Stanley Yelnats IV (Shia LaBeouf) is walking under a bridge, when running shoes plummet down onto his head. His father (Henry Winkler) is researching a cure to foot odor, so [...]
- New Disney Springs Bus & Boat Restrictions – What’s Allowed & What’s Not Walt Disney World has enacted new bus and boat restrictions to hotels from Disney Springs beginning today, June 28th. We assume these restrictions have been put in place to close down the theme parks free parking loophole that has been shared on social media. The announcement of...
- Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy Are Back as Pete’s Silly Sideshow Reopens! Pete’s Silly Sideshow in the Magic Kingdom has reopened after a 6 month closure! We stopped by this morning to...
- The Hallmark Holiday Ever After Cast Fails the No Smile Challenge on Slinky Dog Dash The ‘Holiday Ever After’ Stars Flunk the No-Smile Challenge The cast of Hallmark’s Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True put their acting skills to the test as they attempted to maintain completely blank expressions while riding Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Taking on the ultimate coaster challenge...
- Photos: Specialty Menu Items Debuting at Epcot’s New La Poutinerie on July 1st If you’re visiting Epcot soon, you might want to check out a new establishment that’s likely to be a hit. The La Poutinerie, hosted by... The post Photos: Specialty Menu Items Debuting at Epcot’s New La Poutinerie on July 1st appeared first...
- Photo Tour: Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update Set to open in summer of 2027, the construction progress at Disney’s newest DVC resort, Lakeshore Lodge, is impressive. We...
- Universal Just Announced Changes at One of Its Most Famous ‘Harry Potter’ Attractions A major Harry Potter celebration is returning this fall. September marks the annual Back to Hogwarts festivities at Universal, and this year’s event comes with a new reason for fans to visit. Alongside exclusive entertainment and limited-edition merchandise, the resort is reviving an alternate version of one of...
- WDW Dining: New Menu Items Race Into The Hollywood Brown Derby It’s time to try some delicious new flavors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as The Hollywood Brown Derby debuts added menu items. What’s Happening:While most theme parks around the world are known for their mediocre dining offerings, the Disney Parks have made eating a meal as magical as a ride on...
- New Six Flags Coaster Opening Postponed Indefinitely Six Flags' newest coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, has been postponed with no opening date in sight.
- REVIEW: We Are BEGGING You Not To Skip This Underrated Disney World Restaurant We attended the Frontera Cocina 10th Anniversary Dinner, and we are bringing you a full review of everything we tried!
- Marvel Eyeing Unexpected MCU Expansion of ‘Avengers’ Franchise, Report Says Marvel’s biggest comeback may not end where fans expect. This December’s Avengers: Doomsday is already shaping up to be one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest releases in years. It marks the franchise’s first Avengers movie since Avengers: Endgame (2019) and reunites Marvel Studios with directors Anthony and...
- I’m Sorry, Universal Once Had WHAT?!? Universal has had some... interesting attractions over the years. Do you remember any of them?
- FIRST LOOK at 2026 Disney World Holiday Souvenirs We're running to Disney World for this new Pastel Holiday collection!
- New Summer Menu Items Debut at the Hollywood Brown Derby in 2026 A few new summer menu items recently debuted at the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you’ve been following along, you know this... The post New Summer Menu Items Debut at the Hollywood Brown Derby in 2026 appeared first on...
- Disney Slashes Holiday Prices After Permanently Canceling This Fan-Favorite Experiences Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World for the fall or winter seasons has traditionally required two things: an ironclad budget and a willingness to brave the holiday crowds. As the parks transition into their festive overlays later this year, the financial sting of booking a trip is...
- New Mickey’s PhilharMagic Pin Releases at Hong Kong Disneyland New Mickey’s PhilharMagic Pin Releases at Hong Kong Disneyland Here is a look at the new Mickey’s PhilharMagic pin releases at Hong Kong Disneyland! They are available starting on July 3, 2026. Click here to see the latest Hong Kong Disneyland...
- Disney Pixar Shorts Film Strip Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Disney Pixar Shorts Film Strip Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new Disney Pixar Shorts Film Strip blind box pin set at BoxLunch! The price is $12.90 per box/pin. Released...
- Pandora – The World of Avatar 2026 Disney Pin Releases Pandora – The World of Avatar 2026 Disney Pin Releases New pin releases for Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have arrived! These were spotted in June 2026 at Windtraders at DAK....
- Disney Princess Reflection Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Disney Princess Reflection Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new Disney Princess Reflection blind box pin set at BoxLunch! The price is $16.90 per box/pin. Released in June 2026. Click here to...
- Disney Character Robots Booster Pin Set at Disney Parks Disney Character Robots Booster Pin Set at Disney Parks Here is a look at the new Disney Character Robots booster pin set at Disney Parks! Open edition and the price is $44.99. Available at Disneyland and Walt...
- Dug – Disney Dogs Best in Show Pin at DPB Store Dug – Disney Dogs Best in Show Pin at DPB Store Here is a look at the fifth release in our Disney Dogs “Best in Show” pin series at DPB Store! The fifth pin features...
- Disney Sidekicks Booster Pin Set at Disney Parks Disney Sidekicks Booster Pin Set at Disney Parks Here is a look at the new Disney Sidekicks booster pin set at Disney Parks! Open edition and the price is $44.99. Available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We...
- Commemorative Animal Stamps Series #9 at The Walt Disney Company Store Commemorative Animal Stamps Series #9 at The Walt Disney Company Store The next set of commemorative animal stamps has been announced at The Walt Disney Company Store! The ninth series features Maximus, Sven,...
- DPB Podcast Episode #392 | Disney Pin News – June 2026 Week 4 DPB Podcast Episode #392 | Disney Pin News – June 2026 Week 4 Press play to listen to episode #392 of the Disney Pins Blog Podcast: Join Ryan for your June 2026 week 4 Disney Pin news! Here are...
- Journey Into Imagination with Figment 2026 Pins at Walt Disney World Journey Into Imagination with Figment 2026 Pins at Walt Disney World Here is a look at the new Journey Into Imagination with Figment open edition pins at Walt Disney World! We spotted them on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at EPCOT. View the...
- FULL LIST of New Shows and Movies on Disney+ in July Here is a FULL LIST of everything coming to Disney+ in July!
- Theme Park Enjoyment Index for JUNE 2026 The Theme Park Enjoyment Index (TPEI) is a monthly look at the events that have made an impact, both positive...
- The Best Ministry of Magic Snacks Besides Butterbeer When people start planning their Ministry of Magic snacks list at Epic Universe, the first thing that comes to mind is almost always Butterbeer. Or Bièraubeurre, if you want to fully commit to the wizarding bit. And honestly, it earns the hype. The version inside The Wizarding...
- (Review) I rode Jurassic World Cretaceous Coaster with my son: what parents should know Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster is the biggest roller coaster at Universal Kids Resort, and we rode it with our 7-year-old to see if it lives up to the hype. Here's our firsthand review, including the storyline, thrills, and who will enjoy it most. ...
- Earl of Sandwich Downtown Disney: A brief history of moves and its new permanent home Earl of Sandwich has officially opened its new permanent home at Disneyland Resort's Downtown Disney District. Take a look back at the restaurant's journey through closures, temporary locations and its largest restaurant yet. The post Earl of Sandwich Downtown Disney: A brief...
- The ANNOYING Ride Problem at Magic Kingdom In Disney World Disney World's Haunted Mansion has been struggling!
- Disney’s ‘Percy Jackson’ Fans Brace for Possible Season 4 Cancellation The future of Camp Half-Blood is already under debate. Disney has another season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on the way later this year, but much of the conversation has moved beyond what’s coming next. Instead, many viewers are asking whether the Disney+ adaptation will make it...
- What I Wish I’d Known Before Staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Should you really stay at the Grand Floridian Resort on your next Disney World vacation?
- The Disney Crocs That Have Disney Adults Running to Amazon This Week You can't miss this massive sale on Disney Crocs!
- Disney World Gives Guests Just 24 Hours Before New Restrictions Begin A change is coming to Walt Disney World Resort tomorrow. Guests visiting Disney World have long been able to travel around much of the resort using Disney’s free transportation network, whether staying at a Disney Resort hotel or simply visiting for the day.
- 5 HOKA Shoes on Sale on Amazon Today — Every Style Disney Adults Love Looking for some HOKA shoes but don't want to pay an arm and a leg? Now is the time to buy while they're on sale!
- REVIEW: We Have Conflicting Thoughts About This Dollywood Restaurant… Come with us for a review of this Dollywood resort restaurant!
- I Just Ranked Universal’s 13 Newest Theme Park Rides and it Was Way Harder Than I Thought I am bringing you my FULL ranking of all the rides at the brand new Universal Kids Resort.
- Disney World Fans Think This Surprise Jack Sparrow Debut Is Saying Something Else For years, Adventureland has carried a different energy once Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party begins. The land transforms after dark, pirates roam the pathways, live music fills the air, and guests linger far longer than they normally would during a regular park day. It’s one of those corners of Magic Kingdom...
- Disney Guests Think a Major Pirates Expansion Is Finally Happening After Surprise Halloween Reveal For Disney fans, it doesn’t take much to set speculation into motion. Sometimes it’s a construction wall. Sometimes it’s a permit. Other times, it’s a seemingly small entertainment announcement that suddenly has people wondering whether something much bigger is happening behind the scenes. That’s exactly where Magic Kingdom finds itself...
- We Can’t Stop Thinking About These EPCOT Restaurants These EPCOT restaurants are never far from our minds... or our stomachs.
- Something Went Wrong at Disney World Friday Night—and Fans Are Still Waiting for Answers There are few places in the world where the illusion feels as complete as Walt Disney World. Every parade, attraction, nighttime spectacular, and smiling Cast Member is part of an operation so carefully choreographed that most guests never stop to think about what happens behind the scenes.
- Why Your Disney Springs Strategy Is About To Be Completely WRECKED We're only going to Disney Springs for one thing anymore – LEVEL99!
- Walt Disney World Welcomes Nearly 600 Community Kids for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Nearly 600 Central Florida Kids Learn Life-Saving Water Safety Skills at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Nearly 600 children from across Central Florida made a splash this week at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon as they took part in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, an annual event focused on teaching life-saving water safety skills....
- Two New Experiences Coming to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party New Stitch Dance Party and Captain Jack Sparrow Experience Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is adding even more entertainment for guests in 2026, with two brand-new experiences making their debut during this year’s spooky celebration. Whether you’re ready to dance with Experiment 626 or join...
- New Disney World ‘Find Merchandise’ Test Is Now Available for All Guests Disney World’s “Find Merchandise” Feature Expands to All Guests in My Disney Experience Finding that perfect Disney souvenir just got a little easier! Walt Disney World has expanded its “Find Merchandise” feature in the My Disney Experience app to all guests, giving everyone the ability to check whether select items...
- Captain Jack Sparrow Headlines a New Not-So-Scary Offering Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is adding a new pirate offering for 2026. Captain Jack Sparrow is taking over Adventureland to lead a series of pirate antics. The same general area hosted the Rusty Cutlass pirate band in recent party seasons, which raises the obvious question of whether the...
- Disney Fans HATE This Controversial Pirates of the Caribbean Change A major change just hit Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland and Disney fans are NOT happy about it.
- AllEars TV: INSIDE The NEW Attraction at Disney Springs — Level99 in Disney World Disney Springs just leveled up — literally. We experienced the brand‑new Level99, an immersive challenge arena packed with physical trials, skill‑based rooms, and clever mental games designed to test you and your family.
- This Could Be a GAME-CHANGER for EPCOT’s Empty Pavilion What could Disney do with this long-abandoned husk?
- Is Disney World Locking Down Its Hotels? Inside the Possible New Geotracking Mobile Order Restrictions For decades, one of the most cherished, low-stress traditions for Walt Disney World visitors has been “resort hopping.” Whether it’s grabbing fresh Mickey-shaped beignets from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, exploring the stunning lobby of the Grand Floridian, or catching a casual monorail crawl, the resort hotels...
- Disney Park Hits 120°F as Heat Crisis Forces Major Ride Shutdowns, Raising Summer Fears For generations, summer has been one of the most magical times to visit Disneyland Paris. Families travel across Europe to experience longer days, packed entertainment schedules, and iconic attractions under blue skies. But this year, something feels fundamentally different. What began as another stretch of unusually hot weather...
- You’ll Want Everything in This New Owala Collection on Amazon If you've been searching for a water bottle that can keep up with long Disney park days, road trips, workouts, and everything in between, Owala's newest collection deserves a spot on your radar.
- VIDEO: A Final Round-Trip Ride on the Sassagoula River Cruise Before Restrictions Hit Dear fellow unfavorable guests, starting tomorrow, there will be new restrictions in place to prevent non-resort guests and guests without a valid dining or experience reservation from utilizing bus and watercraft transportation departing from Disney Springs. We decided to take one final relaxing round trip between Disney Springs and...
- 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Guide 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays: Dates, Food, & Event Guide The sparkle, the sounds, the seasonal sweets—and that unmistakable holiday magic! The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, presented by AdventHealth, is making its grand return. This month-long celebration is your ultimate ticket to stepping straight into a winter...
- Why Everyone Is Buying a Refillable Mug in Epic Universe Here's everything you need to know about the Epic Universe refillable mug, including whether it's actually worth it for your trip.
- Your Disney World Trip Could Be Different Starting July 1—Here’s What Florida Just Changed For many Disney fans, the vacation doesn’t begin when they walk beneath the Walt Disney World Railroad station or catch their first glimpse of Cinderella Castle. It starts months earlier—counting down to dining reservations, comparing airfare, watching ride updates, and imagining that first magical morning inside the parks. It’s part...
- Disney Imagineering Debuts Stunning New Pirates of the Caribbean Animatronic Following a nearly two-month refurbishment, the legendary attraction officially reopened today with one of the most impressive technological upgrades ever added to the classic ride. Deep inside the attraction’s iconic treasure grotto, a familiar skeleton has been transformed into an astonishing next-generation Audio-Animatronic that seamlessly shifts between a living pirate...
- Star Wars Museum Project Debates Vader Merchandise The biggest Star Wars collectors have been working for a while to establish The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia, featuring the best of their collective collections. So why not [...]
- ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Debuts First-Look Footage Early, After ‘Mando’ Film Bombs Deadline reports that footage from Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) has been shown at CineEurope, offering industry attendees an early look at Lucasfilm’s next major theatrical release.
- BREAKING: Iconic Skeleton on Treasure Turned into Transforming Audio Animatronic in Pirates of the Caribbean - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/26/2026 BREAKING: Iconic Skeleton on Treasure Turned into Transforming Audio Animatronic in Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line Offering 30% Off Sailings for 4 Days Only in Honor of Stitch’s 626 Day, Kitchen Fire at Dolphin Resort, Guests Briefly Evacuated, and Disney World ‘Find Merchandise’ Test Expands...
- Disney Store Celebrates 6/26 Day with Out-of-this-World Stitch Products Stitch Day is here, and don’t miss out on some incredible products inspired by the unforgettable alien from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. What’s Happening:Happy 6/26 Day to all who celebrate!In honor of Stitch, AKA Experiment 626, Disney Store has dropped several incredible products you won’t wanna miss!First up for our...
- Savor New Flavors at EPCOT’s Sunshine Seasons EPCOT’s The Land pavilion is getting some delicious new dining offerings at the popular quick-service location Sunshine Seasons. What’s Happening:After traveling all across America on Soarin’ Across America or truly living with the land on Living with The Land, guests may find themselves needing a little extra fuel before going...
- Photos: Pete's Silly Sideshow Re-Opens Early at Magic Kingdom Guests visiting Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom may be surprised to find a popular character greeting location open once again, just ahead of schedule.Pete's Silly Sideshow, the popular character meet and greet location in Storybook Circus in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, was originally slated to reopen on June 27, instead...
- Disney California Adventure Limited Edition 'Daring Detectives' Pins Featuring Goofy & Humphrey The second series of “Disney Daring Detectives” pins inspired by Disney California Adventure was released this week. These pins feature Disney characters and hidden Mickeys from the parks. The first series was inspired by Disneyland Park. Limited Edition 4000 Disney California Adventure Goofy Mini Jumbo Pin –...
- Video: New Transforming Pirate in Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean We headed out to Disneyland bright and early this morning to check out Pirates of Caribbean, which had been closed...
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Featured on New Water Bottle, Tumbler, and Mug Disney’s Animal Kingdom has new themed drinkware available for purchase. We found these in Riverside Depot. Animal Kingdom Tumbler – $44.99 The stainless steel tumbler has an off-white exterior. “Disney’s Animal Kingdom” is in black text on one side. On the other side is a grid of...
- Beach Club, Old Key West, and Contemporary Resort Pandora Charms at Disney World Walt Disney World has new Pandora charms inspired by their Beach Club Resort, Old Key West Resort, and Contemporary Resort. Beach Club Pandora Charm – $80 The charm is a small circle dangling from a ring. On one side is the lobby building of Beach Club, depicted...
- Interactive Sorcerer Mickey Bubble Glow Wand at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World has a new interactive bubble glow wand inspired by Sorcerer Mickey. We spotted it at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Sorcerer Mickey Bubble Wand – $39.99 The handle is red, while the top is a clear crystal-like Mickey head wearing a blue sorcerer hat. The bubble...
- Yesterland: The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Do you sing in your car? In the shower? At your local karaoke bar? Think you’re pretty good? Want a big audience? Have you dreamed of being the next big pop star? Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: The American Idol Experience Then Yester Hollywood Studios has an...
- New Shows & Movies To Watch This Weekend: ‘The Bear’ on Hulu, ‘Little Brother’ on Netflix + More ...plus the psychological thriller Strung on Peacock and more.
- Port Orleans Restaurant by the River – Boatwright’s Dining Hall Review Boatwright’s Dining Hall is a table-service restaurant in Walt Disney World’s Port Orleans – Riverside Resort. The restaurant offers Cajun and American inspired dishes, taking inspiration from Bayou. Boatwright’s is a part of the Disney Dining Plan, costing 1 table-service credit. Annual Passholder and Disney Visa Cardholders...
- Famke Janssen Says Marvel Made a Mistake Not Including Jean Grey in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ On March 26, 2025, the world’s eyes were glued to Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated livestream, which slowly unveiled the cast of Avengers: Doomsday. In the weeks leading up to the event, speculation ran wild... The post Famke Janssen Says Marvel Made a...
- Tom Holland Teases a Mystery Villain For ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Before the Marvel multiverse assembles for the events of Avengers: Doomsday, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is getting ready to swing back into action in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The fourth installment in the MCU’s... The post Tom Holland Teases a Mystery Villain...
- Talking Dug Meets Guests on Discovery Island Trails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Talking Dug has once again been meeting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We last saw this version of him when he debuted back in 2024.... The post Talking Dug Meets Guests on Discovery Island Trails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom appeared first on...
- Where to Find Timon Near the Oasis at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Timon, the loveable meerkat from The Lion King, has been roaming the Oasis of Disney’s Animal Kingdom as of late. Timon formerly met at Rafiki’s... The post Where to Find Timon Near the Oasis at Disney’s Animal Kingdom appeared first on
- Captain Jack Sparrow Added to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Entertainment Walt Disney World Resort quietly added Captain Jack Sparrow to the entertainment list of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party recently. He is now listed among the other entertainment offerings on the resort website. Captain Jack Sparrow The details around Captain Jack Sparrow’s involvement in the event are sparse....
- FULL LIST: Disney World Quick Service Restaurants That Serve Breakfast and When They Open If you are looking for a list of every Disney World quick-service restaurant that is open for breakfast, you’ve come to the right place! Breakfast is very important, but especially at Disney when you’re up early and ready to start having fun! Whether you’re an early riser or someone just...
- The Disney World Dining Plan Basically Pays for Itself With These 12 Meals The Disney Dining Plan can be a great deal, but only if you know where to spend those credits. We found the Disney World meals that actually make the math work, plus the pricey restaurants that might not be worth the credit splurge.
- REVIEW: This Restaurant in EPCOT’s France Pavilion Has the Best Bang for Your Buck This EPCOT restaurant is giving you three courses and a drink for just $40!
- Shape-Shifting Faces and Flying Droids: Inside Disney’s Secret Next-Gen Theme Park Robot Revolution A massive technological paradigm shift is unfolding behind the scenes of the world’s most famous theme parks. On Friday, June 26, 2026, a groundbreaking exclusive report from Bloomberg revealed that Walt Disney Imagineering is quietly developing a mind-boggling array of next-generation robotic technologies. The newly unveiled lineup includes...
- REVIEW: We Tried the Menu (and Found Some Big Winners) at Level99 Disney Springs Level99 is almost ready to open at Disney Springs, bringing its real-world social gaming venue to the West Side with dozens of physical and mental challenges, a two-story bar, and a scratch kitchen meant to keep players fueled between games. During a media preview, we sampled several...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Level99 Disney Springs Is Now Open at Walt Disney World - Everything You Need to Know Level99 is now open at Disney Springs West Side, taking over the former...
- Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Sells Out A Second Date — Mirrors 2025 Sellout Pattern Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 has sold out its second date — August...
- 5 Exclusive Disney World Perks You Might Already Be Eligible For Before you start making park plans, here are five exclusive Disney World perks you might already be eligible for.
- DFB Video: 50 Things Disney World Is Quietly Changing in 2026 Here are 50 things that Disney World is quietly changing this year!
- Heat Advisory Issued for Walt Disney World Today — Heat Index Up to 109°F A Heat Advisory covers Orange County, home to the Disney parks, from 12pm...
- Disney's Yachtsman Steakhouse Gets Reopening Date After Refurbishment Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney's Yacht Club Resort is set to reopen August 28,...
- 10 Disney World Restaurants That Are Having a Low-Key Renaissance Right Now Here are 10 Disney World restaurants currently having a low-key renaissance.
- NEW Construction Photos Have Us Seriously Excited About Disney World’s New Hotel We have NEW photos of Disney's newest hotel!
- Disney Cruise Line Systems Going Offline for 24-Hour Maintenance — Here's What's Affected Disney Cruise Line's reservation system goes offline for 24 hours starting 4am EDT...
- Level99 Disney Springs Features 40+ Original Art Pieces — Here's What to Look For Read full article
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- PHOTOS: New Magic Kingdom Guide Map Debuts at Walt Disney World As Cool Kids’ Summer continues to roll on at Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom has come alive with new attractions...
- Aerial View Captures Ongoing Construction of the Lazy River and Splash Pad at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction Reaches Major Milestone as The Wetlands Takes Shape New...
- PHOTOS: A New Logo Sign Arrived in Downtown Disney! Downtown Disney is in the middle of an exciting transformation!
- Photos: Specialty Menu Items Debuting at Epcot's New La Poutinerie on July 1st If you're visiting Epcot soon, you might want to check out a new...
- PHOTOS: New Magic Key Scavenger Hunt Arrives at Disneyland Resort With Kids Rule Summer rolling on at Disneyland Resort, there has never been a better time to visit The Happiest...
- PHOTOS: New Halloween Blind Boxes Arrive at Disneyland Resort As crazy as it sounds, we are just a couple of months away from Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort, and...
- Photos/Video: Explore Walt Disney World's New Social Gaming Venue with a Sneak Peek of Level99 Ahead of its grand debut at Disney Springs, we were able to get...
- ‘Resident Evil' at Universal Horror Unleashed: puzzles, zombies and Nemesis await New photos offer a closer look inside the 'Resident Evil' experience at Universal...
- PHOTOS: Surprise Stitch Sighting at EPCOT for 626 Day Happy 626 Day! Disney fans are celebrating everyone’s favorite blue alien, Stitch, today! Fans around the world celebrate with
- PHOTOS: New EPCOT Pins Debuted in Disney Springs! If you’re a pin collector–and a fan of EPCOT–you’ll want to see the new items we spotted in Walt Disney...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Real-Life 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Triple Gooberry Sunrise at Universal Kids Resort At Universal Kids Resort, guests can visit the real Goofy Goober’s from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and...
- Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Booking Trips to the UK Some major themed experiences are coming to the U.K.
- 5 Rules Universal Kids Resort Is Enforcing 5 major rules you need to know about before heading to the Universal Kids Resort in Texas!
- Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Add Summer Sand Sculptures, Poolside Activities, and Exclusive Character Meet-and-Greets Universal Orlando Resort hotel guests have a few extra reasons to linger around the resorts this summer...
- Leaked LEGO Ideas E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Set Reveals Potential August Release A leaked first-look image appears to show the upcoming LEGO Ideas E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial set, with the...
- Epic Universe Testing Fireworks for 'Celestial Goodnight' & 4th of July Photographer @bioreconstruct on X captured photos of fireworks testing at Universal Epic Universe Thursday evening. Epic Universe...
- Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Debut New Summer Sand Sculptures, Exclusive Meet & Greets, and More Now through August 10, all 11 Universal Orlando hotels are offering limited-time seasonal activities, specialty food and beverages,...
- New Original HHN House Announced: INVASION: Alien Abduction Happy frightful Friday! Rounding out this week of original haunted house announcements, we have another lined up...
- New Original HHN House Announced: Cybergoria This has a been the week for original haunted house announcements, and we have another for Halloween...
- INVASION: Alien Abduction House Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando INVASION: Alien Abduction is the next haunted house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios...