Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- RUMOR: Opening Timeframe for Bluey Experience & Australian Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rafiki’s Planet Watch is officially closed as Disney prepares for the new Bluey experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While they have remained tight-lipped about the opening timeframe, cast members have reportedly shared the news with guests. Opening Timeframe Wildlife Express Train and Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s... - A Disney World Ride Closed For EIGHT Hours Yesterday, and We’re VERY Confused One of the most iconic Disney World rides was closed for EIGHT hours yesterday!
- SNEAK PEEK at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival MENUS Disney just shared a sneak peek at the menus for the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival!
- 8 Things You Need to Know About Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Via Napoli is absolutely amazing. This is definitely some of the best pizza that you will try, and it is made in a wood-burning oven! If you are considering visiting Via Napoli during your next Disney vacation, this list is for you. Here are eight things that...
- Concrete and Pavement Construction Continues Outside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom The ground outside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom has continued paving work compared to our last update. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Construction In our construction update last week, the two long rectangles on the ground, along with the front of the center section, were...
- Live Artist Removal Provokes Social Media Criticism for New Disney World Animation Academy Experience Fans are not happy with the news that an animatronic Olaf will replace a live animator in the new Animation Academy experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. No Live Artist at Animation Academy Historically, versions of Animation Academy have been hosted by a live cast member who led...
- DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Entertainment Gaps, Construction Reveals & Big Changes Ahead If you’ve been wondering what Disneyland is prioritizing right now, this Update lays it out for you… meaningful changes, major construction, operational tweaks, and at least one decision that may leave you scratching your head. This week, we break down where the resort appears to be headed...
- Newest Disney x Lilly Pulitzer Collection is a 1975 Vintage Vault Throwback Most Disney Parks fans have been collecting clothing emblazoned with Mickey Mouse for as long as they can remember. But there’s something extra special about a fresh, new Lilly Pulitzer x Disney print. Created with Lilly Pulitzer’s signature vibrant colors, past versions of the collaboration have included...
- You Can Now Save up to 42% on These Disney World Essentials Don't miss out on our favorite Disney World essentials that are on sale right now!
- BIG Disney News Could Be On The Way VERY Soon Disney's Annual Shareholders meeting is coming up in less than ONE month!
- Photos: Hatbox Ghost Haunted Mansion Magnetic Phone Grip & Stand Arrives at Disney Springs He’s followed you home… and now he’s holding your phone. A frightfully fun new accessory has materialized at Disney Springs, the Hatbox Ghost Haunted Mansion Magnetic Phone Grip & Stand, inspired by one of the most legendary characters from Haunted Mansion. This eerie new tech accessory blends spooky style with...
- Celebrate the Return of ABC's "Scrubs" with Scrub Daddy's Scrub-In Bundle of Themed Sponges This week, after more than 15 years, the cast of Scrubs is returning to ABC with new episodes of the popular medical sitcom. And now you can make everyday household chores feel like hanging out with J.D., Turk, and Elliot thanks to a new Scrubs-themed sponge bundle from Scrub Daddy....
- New Merchandise Arrivals at Disney Store February 22-28 Every week Disney Store welcomes a magical array of merchandise designed to delight and excite fans. From our favorite Disney Parks and annual festivals, to movies, shows, and seasonal favorites, there’s so much to check out! So what’s new this week? Let’s take a look!(Please note this article contains affiliate...
- Shipment of Pirates of the Caribbean Apparel Arrives at Walt Disney World Add to your closet’s stash with this trio of new Pirates of the Caribbean apparel pieces that we spotted in the Magic Kingdom. Rummy the Parrot Tank Top – $34.99 Rummy, the main character of The Beak and Barrel, is on the front of this white muscle...
- Scaffolding Arrives at Cinderella Castle Moat as Painting Continues Every day, Cinderella Castle turns a little bit more gray as the Magic Kingdom icon has its classic color scheme restored. After the paint reached the surroundings of the clock’s face last week, progress has been made around the front and back of the castle. There is also...
- Toy Story Midway Mania Closing for Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure Toy Story Midway Mania, one of the most popular attractions at Disney California Adventure, is closing for refurbishment for an unknown duration starting in April. Toy Story Midway Mania Refurbishment According to the Disneyland calendar, Toy Story Midway Mania is closing for refurbishment beginning April 6, 2026....
- Disney Files Permit for Former Feature Animation Building at Walt Disney World Disney has filed a permit for the former Feature Animation building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Once an actual animation studio, the building has been home to various other Disney departments since the studio closed in 2004. Though the permit is for the backstage building, it may relate...
- Walt Disney Imagineering Software Engineer Talks Rise of the Resistance Walt Disney Imagineering kicked off Engineers Week (February 22 – 28, 2026) by highlighting a control software engineer who worked on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Engineers Week – Rise of the Resistance Ryan, Senior Control Software Engineer, explains in the...
- Themed Coca-Cola Signs Added to Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom One year after Coca-Cola began sponsoring Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom, new themed Coca-Cola signs have been added to the Liberty Square restaurant. In early 2025, Sleepy Hollow received new signs reading “Hosted by Coca-Cola” under the restaurant’s name. Sleepy Hollow Coca-Cola Signs Recent additions include...
- Hollywood Studios Animation Academy Will Include an Olaf Animatronic, But No Live Animators Disney has unveiled a bunch of new information about the new Magic of Disney Animation area that’s being built at Hollywood Studios. The area, which is taking over the old Star Wars Launch Bay and Animation Courtyard Space, will feature an Animation Academy Experience where guests can...
- I Go to Disney World Every Day, and These Are Some of the Most Bizarre (but Incredible) Things I’ve Ever Done. Going to Disney Parks every day can be a lot...
- Best Places to Watch Fireworks at Disney World (The Spots Locals Actually Use) Find the best places to watch fireworks at Disney World, from Main Street U.S.A. to the World Showcase Lagoon — plus free viewing tips! The post Best Places to Watch Fireworks at Disney World (The Spots Locals Actually Use) appeared first on...
- Heads Up — Two More Permits Indicate MORE Construction is Coming to Disney World Disney has just filed two MORE permits for construction in Disney World.
- New Animation Academy Experience “Olaf Draws” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney has announced that an all-new Animation Academy experience will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios later this year. The experience, Olaf Draws, will feature an... The post New Animation Academy Experience “Olaf Draws” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios appeared first on
- AllEars TV: We Thought This Disney Parks Challenge Would Be Easier… Today our Disney parks knowledge will be put to the ULTIMATE test because we are playing Geogussr: Disney edition! And YOU can play with us!
- Olaf Hosts New Iteration of Animation Academy in Return of Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios The Magic of Disney Animation is in full construction and development at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with a new experience coming that is a familiar favorite seen in a brand new way. What’s Happening: As we get closer to the debut of the new Magic of Disney Animation, we’re getting new...
- Blue Mickey Mouse Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag Arrives to the Disney Store Hi everyone! A blue Mickey Mouse Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag has arrived to the Disney Store! The bag features
- 7 New Disney Parks Lilly Pulitzer Items Arrive to Disney Store, Including Active Dress Hi everyone! 7 new Disney Parks Lilly Pulitzer pieces have arrived to the Disney Store, including a Mickey and Minnie
- Tomorrowland Rocks at Magic Kingdom Getting New Darker Color The Tomorrowland rocks repainting project continues nearly three years after it started, with the rocks apparently getting a new color scheme. Crews resumed painting the faded rocks earlier this month. Tomorrowland Rocks Repainting The project began in 2023 before pausing indefinitely. It seems the work restarted because...
- Tour a Standard 2 Queen Bed Room at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Join us for a tour of a Standard 2 Queen Bed room at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This luxury hotel offers direct access to Disney California Adventure with a private gate. This stay was courtesy of Disney as we were visiting Disneyland Resort for a...
- Summer 2027 Disney Cruise Line Sailings Now Available to Book Summer 2027 Disney Cruise Line sailings are now available for the general public to book. Disney Cruise Line announced summer 2027 itineraries earlier this month. Disney Cruise Line Summer 2027 The Disney Wish will sail out of Europe for the first time. Check out the full list...
- New Era of Animation: “The Magic of Disney Animation” Coming to Hollywood Studios in 2026 A New Era of Animation: “The Magic of Disney Animation” Coming to Hollywood Studios in 2026 Disney’s Hollywood Studios is preparing for a monumental transformation as the Animation Courtyard evolves into a brand-new, immersive district: The Walt Disney Studios. Taking direct inspiration from the legendary Burbank lot, this reimagined area...
- Learn to Draw with Olaf Coming to NEW Animation Academy Olaf Comes to Life as the New Host of Animation Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney has shared an exciting first look at the future of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, revealing that everyone’s favorite snowman is moving in to teach us how to draw. As...
- 4 Disney World Hotels That Will Be MORE Crowded in 2026 These Disney World hotels may be packed in 2026.
- Hurry! This Disney Princess Collection is Already Selling OUT at Target! We're SO obsessed with this Disney Princess lip gloss collection.
- FIRST LOOK at New Disney x Lilly Pulitzer Collection We're giving you a sneak peek at a new collection.
- “I Enjoyed Trying to Dodge the Camel Spit” 7 Bizarre Things Fans Love About Magic Kingdom Rides Disney really is about the details, and they become what fans appreciate the most, no matter how weird they might be. Sure, we love the thrills, the nostalgia, and the iconic music, but if you hang around long enough, you’ll discover that Disney fans are really obsessed with the weird...
- LAST LOOK at Rafiki’s Planet Watch Before Bluey Takeover Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is temporarily closed to prepare for the arrival of Bluey and Bingo. The characters from the hit Australian children’s show Bluey will meet, dance, and play in Conservation Station while Australian animals will appear at Affection Section. February 22 was...
- New Animation Academy Experience Hosted by Audio-Animatronic Olaf at Hollywood Studios Step into a new Animation Academy experience with Olaf Draws!, where everyone’s favorite snowman takes center stage as your host. Olaf invites guests of all ages to explore the art of character drawing. Olaf Draws! Brought to life as an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure, Olaf welcomes you into a space...
- Surprise Appearance by Kyra Bell Johnson at Disney on Broadway Concert Series Special Performance at EPCOT A special guest made a surprise appearance on Sunday night during the first of the final two nights of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at EPCOT. Kyra Bell Johnson, who plays Belle in the national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, joined performers on stage...
- Olaf’s Big Debut: Why the New “Magic of Disney Animation” is the Game-Changer Hollywood Studios Needs This Summer For the past few years, the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has felt like a studio backlot that ran out of film. Once the vibrant heart of the park—where guests could actually see animators inking and painting the next Disney classic—it had slowly transitioned into a quiet...
- Animation Academy Coming to Hollywood Studios, Hosted by Olaf the Snowman Walt Disney World has announced new details about the Animation Academy experience coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year. At Olaf Draws! guests will be able to take an animation drawing class lead by the lovable snowman himself! Here are the announced details! Olaf Animation Academy Coming to Hollywood Studios...
- End of Purple Reign? Tomorrowland Rock Repainting Project Underway at Magic Kingdom Good morning from Magic Kingdom, where the paint budget has never been higher. Between the Cinderella Castle repainting, Haunted Mansion repainting, and now the Tomorrowland rocks repainting, there is a lot of fresh paint in the park. To begin our day, we wanted to get our first look at the...
- NEWS: Disney Announces NEW Details for Magic of Disney Animation in Hollywood Studios BIG NEWS! A new animation experience is coming to The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney's Hollywood Studios!
- NEWS: A Popular Disney World Hotel Restaurant Is Now CLOSED for Refurbishment A popular Disney World hotel restaurant is now closed for refurbishment.
- I’ve Stayed at Every Disney World Hotel and These Are the 8 With the Most Comfortable Beds Where are the most comfortable beds in Disney World? Let's find out.
- Disney Cruise Line Check In Online Step by Step Guide If you have a Disney Cruise countdown going, there is one date that matters almost as much as embarkation day. Your Disney Cruise Line check in date. Online check in is not just a quick form to click through before your trip. This process determines your Port...
- runDisney 2027 Disney World Marathon Weekend Themes Confirmed In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Donald Duck will be the star of the show in 2027. runDisney teased the possibility of Donald’s takeover last week. Donald Theming for Marathon Weekend On Instagram, runDisney announced a very ducky Walt Disney...
- Disney Celebrates Global Recognition Week 2026 Each year, Disney holds Global Recognition Week in celebration of the cast, crew, Imagineers, and all employees who work for the company. Global Recognition Week 2026 In celebration of Global Recognition Week, Disney encourages guests to send Cast Compliments on the My Disney Experience app. You can...
- The Entrance Sign For Rafiki’s Planet Watch is Covered at Animal Kingdom Rafiki’s Planet Watch is now closed for refurbishment as the area prepares to welcome the Bluey experience this summer. We noticed that the sign at Animal Kingdom was already covered up this morning. Sign Covered The sign at the entrance to Rafiki’s Planet Watch is covered with...
- Disney Releases Preview of the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Menu In a red carpet awards-style video, Disney has released a preview of the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival menu items. The festival runs from March 6 through April 27, 2026. Menu Preview Each menu item was presented in the video as a red carpet...
- Extended Evening Hours Will Be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in May Guests staying at a Disney Deluxe resort in May will have the opportunity to enjoy Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom. Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours are more frequently offered at the other parks at Walt Disney World Resort: Magic Kingdom and EPCOT....
- 4 More Attractions Are Officially CLOSED at Disney World Heads up! Rafiki's Planet Watch -- including the Wildlife Express Train, Conservation Station, the Affection Section, and the Animation Experience are all CLOSED.
- This New Royal Caribbean Announcement Is the Best Thing We’ve Seen All Year This is literally the cutest thing we've seen in a long while -- a new puppy is joining the crew of Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas cruise ship!
- 4 Secrets to Getting TSA PreCheck for FREE These are four ways you can get TSA Precheck for free and get through airport security faster.
- ‘Jurassic World Rebirth 2’ Reportedly Confirmed Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) didn’t exactly win over longtime fans and critics with its poor script, shoddy characters, and overall story, but it delivered for Universal Pictures. The film stomped to $869.1...
- Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Quickly Reinstated After Suspension Announcement in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/22/2026 Freeze watch issued for Central Florida, the ultimate Disney World margarita guide, and yesterday was the final day to visit Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 22, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today;...
- Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Closing for Refurbishment in April 2026 Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will close for refurbishment in April 2026. According to Inside Universal, Me Ship, The Olive will close on the 19th April, 2026. The kids play area will remain closed until the 25th April, 2026, according to the established...
- Flower & Garden Topiary Maps EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival begins in just a few weeks, but the topiaries are already finding their homes! Let’s...
- International Disney Stores Thrive, While US Stumbles As Disney Store putters along with only Times Square, a handful of outlets, and the Target sections in the US, newer efforts in Korea and the Philippines are showing signs [...]
- DISNEYLAND RESET: Park Hopping Changes, Reliability Gains… But Stage Shows Still Missing Roughly one year after taking the top job at the Disneyland Resort, President Thomas Mazloum invited MiceChat and a small group of media to what was essentially a “state of the resort” session, a candid, background-heavy conversation about where the parks are headed next. And there was...
- Star Wars Helmets Stormtrooper, TIE Fighter Pilot & Scout Trooper Pins by ArtLand Star Wars Helmets Stormtrooper, TIE Fighter Pilot & Scout Trooper Pins by ArtLand Here is a look at the new Star Wars Helmets Disney pins by ArtLand! Designed by Dave Perillo and they are limited edition of 250. This...
- Star Wars Light Side Vs Dark Side Mystery Pin Set at Disney Parks Star Wars Light Side Vs Dark Side Mystery Pin Set at Disney Parks Here is a look at the new Star Wars Light Side Vs Dark Side mystery pin set at Disney Parks! Open...
- Tokyo Disneyland 1-Day Itinerary Our Tokyo Disneyland 1-Day Itinerary is an efficient touring plan for what attractions, shows, and dining we’d do in our ideal day at the park. This itinerary is how we’d recommend experiencing all of the, what we consider, Tokyo Disneyland essentials. While other touring plans focus on...
- Cinderella Castle Repainting Update: The New Colors Are a Win Have you seen the progress on the repainting of Cinderella Castle? The Magic Kingdom’s icon is returning to its original color scheme, and is abandoning the pinks and golds that were added for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. The new (old?) blue, white, and gray colors are...
- Pixar’s Hoppers Preview Now Open in Walt Disney Presents in Hollywood Studios Hoppers Exhibit and Sneak Preview Hop Into Walt Disney Presents at Hollywood Studios There is something new hopping into Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it is bringing beavers, robots, and a whole lot of Pixar heart along for the ride. The upcoming Pixar film Hoppers now has...
- Visiting Aulani as a Disney Vacation Club Member, Part 2 Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa hosts a couple different recurring events that Disney Vacation Club members may want to check out.
- Several Character Figures at Crystal Arts Return After Selling Out On First Day Several limited-edition figures have returned to Crystal Arts after initially selling out on the day they first appeared at Disneyland Resort. Mirabel – $ 1,600.00 Mirabel is the most expensive, as she is also the largest of these figures and has the most crystals inside her entire...
- MarvelBlog News for February 22nd, 2026
- 10 Things Not Included in Your Disney Cruise Line Price While Disney cruise fares include the vast majority of expenses onboard, they don’t cover everything. Here are 10 things they...
- Two New Pool Buildings Painted at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort The two buildings at the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort have been painted brown as saw crew members work on the roof. We also noticed what appears to be a breezeway under construction between the buildings. Meadow Swimmin’ Pool Area Construction The buildings...
- Pixar ‘Hoppers’ Concept Art and Maquette Display Arrives to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hi everyone! A Disney and Pixar Hoppers concept art and maquette display has arrived to Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s
- This Popular EPCOT Ride Had a 100-Minute Average Wait Last Week Wait times were way up across all four parks over the Presidents' Day period.
- It’s Finally Ducks Day in Disneyland, and The Crowds Are INTENSE! Today's a very special day in Disneyland Resort -- the Anaheim Ducks are BACK!
- Toy Story Jessie & Bullseye Pins at BoxLunch Toy Story Jessie & Bullseye Pins at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new Disney Pixar Toy Story Jessie & Bullseye pins at BoxLunch! The price is $10.90 per pin and they released in February 2026. A BoxLunch Exclusive! View the latest BoxLunch...
- Discover the Latest Disney Toys Unveiled at Toy Fair 2026 in "Laughing Place On Location" Alex heads to New York Toy Fair 2026 to check out all of the Disney-licensed products we saw in this week's episode of Laughing Place On Location.What's Happening:In our weekly web series, Laughing Place On Location, Laughing Place reporters take you wherever the action is in and around the world...
- Trapped in the Magic: Blizzard Chaos Strands Thousands at Disney World as Airlines Ground Flights For the thousands of families wrapping up their “dream vacation” at Walt Disney World this weekend, the fairy tale has suddenly taken an icy turn. While Central Florida is enjoying a balmy 78 degrees, a monstrous winter blizzard has effectively cut off the “Disney Bubble” from...
- Orlando Airport Adds 4 NEW Nonstop Flights This Month Orlando International Airport has added more flights!
- Disney, Could We PLEASE Fix This Iconic Disney World Ride Before It Struggles Forever? We won't lie to you, we're starting to get VERY worried about this Disney's Hollywood Studios ride.
- Broadway Stars Susan Egan & James Monroe Iglehart Perform ‘Mother Knows Best’ at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 Susan Egan and James Monroe Iglehart recently performed “Mother Knows Best” at EPCOT, possibly teasing at a future Tangled Broadway adaptation. Susan Egan and James Monroe Iglehart Perform ‘Mother Knows Best’ Disney posted a video of the “Mother Knows Best” performance today on Instagram. In the video...
- Disneyland Paris 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Ends Strong, Report Shows The Disneyland Paris 2024/2025 Fiscal Year report came out last week and indicated growth across several categories. With financial data from Oct 1, 2024, to Sept 30, 2025, the report indicates huge increases, particularly in net profits. Disneyland Paris Fiscal Data According to the report scan, shared...
- This Nostalgic Disney World Toy Is Going to Sell Out FAST This toy collection is our new favorite thing!
- We Know Where Everyone Will Be Staying in Disney World in 2027! Construction is well underway on this new Disney World hotel, and we already can't believe how massive it is!
- Taking a Stroller to Disney World? Here Are 7 Things You Need. Heading to Disney World with a stroller? Read this first!
- Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates Japan’s National Cat Day Tokyo Disney Resort took to Instagram to celebrate Japan’s National Cat Day today, February 22, with an homage to Figaro. National Cat Day In the Instagram post, Tokyo Disney Resort asks guests if they knew there were cats at Tokyo Disneyland’s Minnie’s Style Studio. Figaro (Minnie’s pet...
- You Have Exactly ONE WEEK To Say Goodbye To This Disney World Ride Before It’s Gone Forever Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closes in one week!
- 4 Disney Souvenirs Trending on Amazon That Will Be POPULAR in March Heading to Disney World this March? Grab these finds before they sell out!
- REVIEW: Chocolate Teddy Bears Have Hit EPCOT. We Repeat – Chocolate Teddy Bears Are HERE! This new sweet treat is a cuteness overload!
- AllEars TV: Unspoken Disney World Rules I Break Every Time If you’ve ever wondered which rules are flexible, which ones are just social norms, and which ones I bend for the sake of a better Disney day… buckle up. I’m your Disney World wingman — and today I’m spilling the Unspoken Disney World Rules I Break Every. Single. Time.
- Why February 23rd Is a Big Day of CHANGE in Disney World SO much is happening in Disney World this week, but all on ONE day!
- Upcoming ‘5-Minute Disney Parks Stories’ Book to Include The Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain Hi everyone! The book ‘5-Minute Disney Parks Stories’ is scheduled to release on September 1st, 2026 with stories that include
- Ultimate Guide to Margaritas at Disneyland Resort Sometimes you just want to relax with a cold, refreshing margarita. So, in celebration of National Margarita Day on February 22, 2026, we’ve put together a guide to all the margarita options at Disneyland Resort. Cheers! Disneyland Resort Locations with Margaritas Disneyland Disney California Adventure Park Disneyland...
- 5 Things We’re Begging You to Quit Bringing to Disneyland Packing these items for a Disneyland trip is a big "NO GO" when it comes to Disneyland policies and unspoken Disney rules.
- Disney’s NEW ‘Tangled’ Ride Is About To Be a Fan Favorite Check out this new video showing us the GORGEOUS new Tangled ride coming to Disneyland Paris!
- The Unofficial Dress Code Disney Moms Are Following in Magic Kingdom These are our favorite outfits for park days!
- Where in the World #934 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! And now Challenge #933: And here’s the answer: It’s the Mexico Pavilion! The first winner...
- Freeze Watch Issued for Central Florida Central Floridians will wake up to yet another cold watch on Tuesday, February 24. The area suffered a hard freeze at the end of January. Freeze Watch The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for a large swath of Central Florida for Tuesday from 3...
- Reminder: Today is the Final Day To Visit Rafiki’s Planet Watch and The Wildlife Express Train Before Refurbishment Closure The Wildlife Express Train and Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will temporarily close starting tomorrow ahead of the forthcoming Bluey experience. Rafiki’s Planet Watch Closing Guests who want to visit the Wildlife Express Train and Affection Section should be sure to stop by today before...
- Were Some of These 2026 Storm Names Inspired By Disney Characters? We checked out the names for 2026 storms this year, and noticed a few of them seemed VERY familiar!
- The D’Amaro Revolution: Why Josh D’Amaro’s Last-Minute Upgrades to Villains Land and Monsters, Inc. are a Game Changer for Disney Fans For years, a certain segment of the Disney fandom has lived in a state of “cautious optimism.” We’ve seen the concept art, heard the promises of $60 billion in investment, and watched the blue-sky presentations at D23. But in the back of every fan’s mind was a nagging fear: Will...
- New Menu Items Debut at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort New menu items are now available at Boatwright’s Dining Hall, the table service restaurant at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. At a glance, these new... The post New Menu Items Debut at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort appeared...
- TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Are Currently Closed at Airports The government shutdown has temporarily closed TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.
- I Have a Disney World Hot Take to Get Off My Chest Some Disney World fans are not going to like my hot take on dining at Disney!
- PHOTOS: The NEW ‘Encanto’ Attraction Coming to Disney World Is Going To Be HUGE Check out the major progress being made on Casita at Disney's Animal Kingdom!
- The Ultimate Disney World Margarita Guide Thirsty parkgoers heading to Walt Disney World Resort, listen up! February 22, 2026, is National Margarita Day, and EPCOT is not the only spot to snag one (or three) of these classic cocktails. Several locations all over the resort have their own variations or a sturdy classic...
- QUIZ: Which Version Of Disney’s Cinderella Castle Is The Best? Listen. This is a safe space… but also it’s not. Because some of you think the Cake Castle was a mistake, and others think it was peak Imagineering chaos. From understated royal blue rooftops to full-blown pink frosting realness, Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World has been through some eras....
- Two BIG Problems With the Magic Kingdom Park Expansion We're looking forward to these new updates coming to Magic Kingdom, but why is no one talking about these two problems that might come up because of them?
- CONFIRMED: Disney World Is About to Add 2 More Locations to Its List of Closures TWO more closures are hitting Animal Kingdom tomorrow, but they close a WHOLE section of the park.
- The New (and FREE) Universal Souvenir We Can’t Stop Talking About You'll never believe the new birthday bracelets available in Universal Orlando!
- Universal Backtracks on Epic Universe Expansion Announcement in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/21/2026 Drunk Indiana man tries to break into House of Blues and terrorizes M&M’s Store at Disney Springs, Stardust Racers refurbishment extended by almost a week at Epic Universe, and Imagineering shares behind-the-scenes look at Disney Cruise Line’s 1923 restaurants — all this and more in today’s daily...
- New Mr. Potato Head Voice Foreshadowed his Casting The voice actor for Bugs Bunny set his carrot aside for a little while, taking over the role of Mr. Potato Head for an iconic franchise. Toy Story 4 used [...]
- Can picture books spoil a movie? Spoiler alert: yeah, kinda, so be cautious reading on. By now, we’ve all seen trailers for the upcoming Disney-Pixar animated feature Hoppers, about a technology where people can essentially transplant [...]
- Hoppers Event in Toronto, Starting Friday For the next three weekends, some Canadian shoppers will have an opportunity to experience the newest feature release, Disney-Pixar Hoppers. CF Sherway Gardens, a major shopping centre in Toronto’s Etobicoke neighbourhood, [...]
- New Permit Reveals Upcoming Maintenance for the Typhoon Lagoon Storm Slides New Permit Filed for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon as Refurbishment Continues Another wave of updates is rolling into Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park as Disney has filed a new permit tied to the park’s ongoing refurbishment. While the water park closed for the season on February 14 due to colder weather,...
- Melting Down at the M&M Store: Indiana Man Arrested After Chaotic Night at Disney Springs Indiana Man Arrested After Late Night Chaos at Disney Springs A late night at Disney Springs took a chaotic turn earlier this month when a 28-year-old Indiana man was arrested after allegedly attempting to break into the House of Blues Orlando and causing a disturbance inside the M&M’s Store at...
- Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World Sold for over $1 Billion Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World Sells for a Magical $1.1 Billion There is a new owner holding the keys to one of the most luxurious addresses in Central Florida. The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World has officially sold for a headline grabbing $1.1 billion, marking...
- Our Favorite 1-Credit Table-Service Restaurants on the Disney Dining Plan The Disney Dining Plan is one of the most asked about aspects of a Walt Disney World trip. The add-on has been around for a long time, including the very popular Free Disney Dining Plan vacation package promotion. When not participating in the ‘free’ promotion, the plan...
- The Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s Blizzard Beach Disney’s Blizzard Beach, one of two Disney water parks, has reopened! It is currently the only Disney water park open until May 12 when Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will reopen. Both water parks will then be open until at least the fall....
- Disneyland Paris Shares Look at Exclusive Edition for “Skyjo” Card Game The popular strategy card game gets a magical twist in an exclusive new edition available at Disneyland Paris. Card Game “Skyjo” Gets the Disney Treatment In an official post shared to Instagram, Disneyland Paris revealed a new merchandise offering for tabletop game fans: an exclusive Disneyland Paris...
- Disney Cruise Line Kicks Off Countdown to Disney Adventure’s Maiden Voyage The Adventure – the largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet – promises Disney, Pixar, and Marvel magic on the high seas starting next month. Countdown to the Maiden Voyage of the Adventure Disney Cruise Line has officially started the countdown to its newest ship, the...
- More Walls, Scrim, and Thematic Posters Added Outside of Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise On our visit to Disneyland today, February 19, we noticed new walls, scrim, and thematic posters installed outside of the Jungle Cruise. The ride closed a few days ago for refurbishment. More Walls, Scrim, and Thematic Posters Added to Jungle Cruise Tall, jagged-edge wood walls surround the...
- New Disneyland Home Goods, Apparel, and Magnetic Plush During recent Disneyland Resort visits, we spotted several new home goods, apparel, and magnetic plush inspired by Mickey and other Disney icons. Mickey Pillow – $34.99 We found a blue, soft Mickey-shaped pillow at Disney Home in Downtown Disney District. Welcome Mat – $34.99 This rectangular welcome...
- Scrim Down From New Earl of Sandwich and Gordon Ramsay Pub at Downtown Disney Scrim has been removed from the facade of the new Earl of Sandwich location at Downtown Disney District, which will also house Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. The scrim may have been temporarily removed due to weather. Earl of Sandwich Construction Without the scrim, we can see...
- Permits Filed for New Projectors at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Permits recently filed for Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge include adding new projectors, possibly in anticipation for the upcoming timeline changes. Permits Filed for Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge New permits filed on February 19, 2026, suggest projection changes are coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at...
- SATURDAY SIX Artist Spotlight: The Theme Park Artwork of ANDRES ORELLANA (aka ImaginaticArt) This week the SATURDAY SIX Proudly Presents: The Theme Park Artwork of ANDRES ORELLANA! To coincide with Disney’s Festival of...
- Reserved Area for Disney Cascade of Lights at Disney Adventure World Now on Sale The new nighttime spectacular at the soon-to-be-named Disney Adventure World (currently Walt Disney Studios) now has reserved seating available for purchase. Disney Cascade of Lights Reserved Area As you can see below, the earliest date to buy the reserved access is April 7, over a week after...
- ALDI Released $8 Water Bottles for Disney World ALDI has water bottles for an unbelievable price!
- Disney World Cast Members Reveal Biggest Scams Guests Are Falling For A trip to Walt Disney World represents more than a vacation—it’s a dream built on nostalgia, storytelling, and carefully crafted immersion. From stepping onto Main Street, U.S.A. to watching fireworks over Cinderella Castle, guests expect every detail to feel seamless. Families often spend years planning and saving, trusting...
- Goofy’s Kitchen Posts Spring 2026 Character Dining Experiences at Disneyland Hotel Goofy’s Kitchen, one of the popular character dining options at the Disneyland Resort, has posted its character dining experiences for Spring 2026. Bookings open soon. Goofy’s Kitchen Springtime Character Dining The Goofy’s Kitchen website posted the following information: On April 3, 2026, Goofy’s Kitchen will offer a...
- Another Permit Filed for Upcoming Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Refurbishment Disney filed a permit for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park for the park’s current refurbishment. Due to cold weather, Typhoon Lagoon has closed several times in recent weeks. It closed for the season on February 14 while Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park reopened on February 15. Typhoon Lagoon Refurbishment...
- Villains Land Plans at Disney World May Be Getting Bigger and More Ambitious By now, you may have seen the reports that the Villains Land project at Magic Kingdom is changing. It all started when Len Testa said plans for the land had been scrapped, and that Imagineers were told to think of bigger, bolder ideas. What does that mean...
- CONFIRMED: Orlando International Airport is Getting NEW Nonstop Flight NEW nonstop flights are coming to MCO.
- 4 Hacks That Make Booking Magic Kingdom Dining Reservations 10x Easier When it comes to dining at Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom is home to some of the most in-demand restaurants on property, including Cinderella’s Royal Table and Be Our Guest. Don’t fret, though, there are ways to better your odds of reserving dining at these eateries… as long as...
- Disney Princess Handbag Blind Box Pin Set at Hot Topic Disney Princess Handbag Blind Box Pin Set at Hot Topic Here is a look at the new Disney Princess Handbag blind box pin set at Hot Topic! The price is $12.90 per box/pin and they are available for...
- Disneyland Has Officially Said Goodbye to FastPasses, But We’re Still Mourning Disney has officially removed the FastPass kiosks, and something new is coming to the space.
- REVIEW: The SECRET Menu You Didn’t Know You Needed in Disney World We just ate off of the secret menu at Yak and Yeti!
- Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Issues Replacement for Misprinted Skipper’s Adventure Mug Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has issued a corrected tiki mug following a misprint of the same design in May 2025. Corrected Trader Sam’s Mug Now Available at the Polynesian Resort In May of 2025, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort released a...
- Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Return of Duffy and Friends Play Days with Stop-Motion Short Duffy and Friends Play Days returns to Hong Kong Disneyland for Spring 2026, and the resort announced the news with a stop-motion short. Duffy and Friends Reunite with Mickey for Play Days The short begins with Duffy, Gelatoni, LinaBell, and ‘OluMel relaxing on a grassy hillside near...
- UPDATE on the Big Changes Coming to the Orlando Airport Some big changes are coming to Orlando International Airport.
- FULL LIST: All of the Disney Starbucks Tumblers You Can Get Online Right Now Here are all of the Disney Starbucks tumblers you can buy online right now!
Theme Park News & Rumors
- RUMOR: Opening Timeframe for Bluey Experience & Australian Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rafiki’s Planet Watch is officially closed as Disney prepares for the new Bluey experiences at Disney’s Animal...
- 12 Disney World Hotels That Make Rope Drop 10X Harder, and 22 You Should Stay at Instead If you are planning to rope drop a Disney World park, there are some hotels that just give you a...
- Live Artist Removal Provokes Social Media Criticism for New Disney World Animation Academy Experience Fans are not happy with the news that an animatronic Olaf will replace a live animator in...
- Disney Files Permit for Former Feature Animation Building at Walt Disney World Disney has filed a permit for the former Feature Animation building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Once an...
- Shipment of Pirates of the Caribbean Apparel Arrives at Walt Disney World Add to your closet’s stash with this trio of new Pirates of the Caribbean apparel pieces that...
- Scaffolding Arrives at Cinderella Castle Moat as Painting Continues Every day, Cinderella Castle turns a little bit more gray as the Magic Kingdom icon has its...
- Themed Coca-Cola Signs Added to Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom One year after Coca-Cola began sponsoring Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom, new themed Coca-Cola signs have...
- Tomorrowland Rocks at Magic Kingdom Getting New Darker Color The Tomorrowland rocks repainting project continues nearly three years after it started, with the rocks apparently getting...
- 8 INCREDIBLE Restaurants Are Hiding at This Disney World Hotel Disney World guests should look towards these hotels for dining options.
- DFB Video: Disney World Is PACKED — Here’s What To Do We’re here to show you how to SURVIVE Disney World even when it’s PACKED.
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Olaf Hosts New Iteration of Animation Academy in Return of Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios The Magic of Disney Animation is in full construction and development at Disney's...
- End of Purple Reign? Tomorrowland Rock Repainting Project Underway at Magic Kingdom Good morning from Magic Kingdom, where the paint budget has never been higher....
- PHOTOS: ‘Cars’-Themed Marvel Parody Posters Arrive at Disney California Adventure Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. When construction is complete, the Marvel-themed land will double in...
- Two New Pool Buildings Painted at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort The two buildings at the Meadow Swimmin' Pool area of Disney's Fort Wilderness...
- Pixar ‘Hoppers' Concept Art and Maquette Display Arrives to Disney's Hollywood Studios Hi everyone! A Disney and Pixar Hoppers concept art and maquette display has...
- Photos: Hop Over to Disney's Hollywood Studios for a Preview of 'Hoppers' at Walt Disney Presents An exclusive sneak preview of Pixar's latest animated feature Hoppers is now playing...
- Soarin' Over Walt Disney World: Disney Shares Incredible New Aerial Footage Disney has shared some incredible new aerial footage over most of Walt Disney...
- Photos: A Last Look Around Rafiki's Planet Watch Ahead of 'Bluey' Additions Take one last look around Rafiki's Planet Watch ahead of its Bluey-themed makeover...
- Four Seasons at Walt Disney World Sold as Part of $1.1 Billion Deal Host Hotels & Resorts, the former owners of the Four Seasons resort at...
- Central Florida “Turbocharge” Oversight District – Rubber Stamp Construction Returns to Disney World As we approach the 3-year anniversary of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' takeover of...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Quickly Reinstated After Suspension Announcement in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/22/2026 Freeze watch issued for Central Florida, the ultimate Disney World margarita guide, and yesterday was the final...
- Mardi Gras Float Hits Curb, Performers Evacuated at Universal Studios A Mardi Gras parade float at Universal Orlando Resort hit a curb yesterday, forcing the performers to...
- UPDATE: Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Quickly Reinstated After Suspension Announcement
- Advanced Dining Reservations Process Changes and More in The Top 10 Stories of the Week for February 21, 2026 From what’s going on in and out of the Parks, to breaking news, see what everyone’s talking...
- Stardust Racers Refurbishment Extended By Almost a Week at Epic Universe Universal Studios has extended the refurbishment for Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. The park’s signature roller coaster...
- Universal Backtracks on Epic Universe Expansion Announcement NBCUniversal has corrected a press release from the past week, clarifying that Epic Universe is not strictly...
- CONFIRMED: 5 NEW Coasters Announced for Popular Theme Parks New roller coasters are coming to these popular American theme parks!
- 2026 Universal Mardi Gras Limited Time Menus and Highlights Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Celebration is happening February 7th through April 4th. The event celebrates a New Orleans style...
- Advanced Dining Reservations Process Changes on My Disney Experience App in Today’s Daily Recap for 02/19/2026 Advanced Dining Reservations Process Changes on My Disney Experience App, Universal Says Epic Universe is ‘Expanding’, Woman...
- NEWS: Celebrity Restaurant to Open at Universal Orlando in 2027 Put on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance -- Category 10 is opening its third location at...