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- Cinnamon, the Ankole Calf, Makes Kilimanjaro Safaris Debut at Animal Kingdom
Cinnamon, the Ankole calf born earlier this spring, has made her debut on the Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Ankole Calf at Walt Disney World Disney shared that the calf just arrived on the Safaris, and guests will be able to spot it while on the... - Disney Prepares for Germany Pavilion Exterior Refurbishment at EPCOT
It looks like Disney is preparing for an exterior refurbishment of Stein Haus in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT. Rolling planters, scrim, and scaffolding now block the shop’s main entrance. Stein Haus Refurbishment The planters sit just a few feet in front of the entrance doors, right... - Theme Park Riders Left Dangling Hundreds of Feet Above Ground After Sudden Ride Shutdown For many theme park fans, there’s an unspoken agreement every time they buckle into a restraint and hear the familiar click of a ride dispatching from the station. You expect fear. You expect adrenaline. You expect that stomach-dropping sensation that makes roller coasters and thrill rides so addictive....
- Why We’re Worried About This Nighttime Show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios A nighttime show may be going away!
- REVIEW: We Keep Coming Back to THIS Restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion for a Reason This restaurant in EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion has some of the best Mexican food you'll ever eat!
- JUST ANNOUNCED: A NEW Snack Spot Is Coming to Downtown Disney Something new is coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland!
- A HUGE Update Might Be Coming To Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery Something could be changing in Main Street Confectionery in the future.
- Best Bangs for Your Universal Buck A theme park vacaction is expensive, so it’s always wise to find places where you dollar can go a little...
- Disneyland Paris Reveals New Character Topiaries Disneyland Paris is revealing new seasonal topiaries inspired by beloved Disney characters, including the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. Disneyland Paris Topiaries The topiaries will be among the green spaces surrounding Central Plaza in Disneyland Park. Guests can already see the Cheshire Cat on display but...
- World Celebration Reflecting Pool Painted at EPCOT Disney removed the coins from a World Celebration reflecting pool that was recently drained and has now repainted the bottom. World Celebration Reflecting Pool The affected area is the body of water between the Imagination Pavilion and the Land Pavilion closest to CommuniCore Plaza. Crews removed the...
- Figment Phone Pin Arrives at Walt Disney World Another new pin inspired by Figment is available at Walt Disney World, this one depicting the famous dragon on the phone. Figment Phone Pin – $19.99 Inspired by the sound scene of Journey Into Imagination With Figment, this pin features Figment in his yellow sweater talking on...
- Disney World Applies New Finish to Reflecting Pool Refurb at EPCOT In what can only be described as the second-most-popular reflecting pool refurbishment in America, Walt Disney World has applied a new finish to the floor of its World Celebration reflecting pool. What the Disney reflecting pool refurb lacks in popularity, it makes up for in competency. While visiting EPCOT...
- Amazon Prime Day Broke Me in 20 Minutes: Everything I Impulsively Bought Today Here is a list of all the very best deals you can snag on Amazon Prime Days right now!
- Disney Entices Fans With Halfway to the Holiday Teasers Ahead of Official Announcements It’s almost time! We’re nearly halfway to the holidays, which means Walt Disney World will soon be releasing information about the upcoming 2026 holiday season.... The post Disney Entices Fans With Halfway to the Holiday Teasers Ahead of Official Announcements appeared first...
- Hasbro’s The Play District hopes to unbox a new way to play beyond toys The Play District is headed to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, bringing together NERF Action Xperience, Peppa Pig Playtime and Planet Playskool in a new Hasbro-branded entertainment destination opening in 2027. The post Hasbro’s The Play District hopes to unbox a new way to...
- This Historic Magic Kingdom UPDATE Has Started Assembly has begun on Magic Kingdom's new ferry boat!
- Disneyland Pin Tuesday: 250th Independence Day, Parade of Dreams, Tomorrowland Ride Vehicles Three new pins arrived at Disneyland Resort this week, including a limited release Independence Day pin and new “Parade Through the Years” pin. 250th Independence Day Pin – $21.99 This limited release pin features Donald, Mickey, and Goofy in patriotic uniforms. Donald plays a flute while the...
- Kakigōri Kool Shaved Ice Cart Opens at Disney Springs The new Kakigōri Kool shaved ice cart announced last week is now open at Disney Springs. Kakigōri Kool at Disney Springs The cart is located across from Morimoto Asia in The Landing, not far from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. The menu includes two shaved ice treats and water...
- Disney World Teases Holiday Merchandise Reveal Coming Tomorrow Disney Parks shared their last holiday stocking teaser, this time referencing merchandise coming to Walt Disney World this winter. Holiday Merchandise Teaser The fourth stocking is for Minnie, featuring a Mickey waffle, ear hat, and peppermint. Inside are letters. On a nearby stool is a gift with...
- Level99 Soft Opens to Cast Members at Disney Springs Level99 at Disney Springs soft opened to Cast Members on Tuesday, June 23 ahead of its official opening next week. Level99 Soft Opening A sign let guests know the venue is closed “for a private event” with a QR code for tickets. Cast Members were stationed outside...
- Disney Guests Are Losing Late-Night Access to Magic Kingdom—And It’s Happening Sooner Than Expected There are certain Disney World experiences that frequent visitors build entire vacations around. For some, it’s rope dropping a favorite attraction before the crowds arrive. For others, it’s finding the perfect fireworks viewing spot after sunset. But for a growing number of Disney fans, few perks feel as...
- Westward Ho Refreshments Permanently Closes for Piston Peak Expansion at Magic Kingdom Westward Ho Refreshments Permanently Closes at Magic Kingdom as Frontierland Transformation Continues Another piece of Frontierland history has quietly ridden off into the sunset. Westward Ho Refreshments has permanently closed at Magic Kingdom, becoming the latest casualty of the massive Piston Peak National Park expansion currently reshaping the area. Related:...
- Massive Retaining Wall for Piston Peak National Park Nears Completion at Magic Kingdom Piston Peak Construction Charges Ahead as Massive Retaining Wall Nears Completion at Magic Kingdom Construction on the future Piston Peak National Park expansion at Magic Kingdom is shifting into high gear, with new aerial photos revealing major progress on one of the project’s most significant infrastructure elements. Crews are now...
- Shoulder Banshee Stock Extremely Low, Only One Style Available in Pandora – The World of Avatar Shoulder banshee supply has thinned dramatically at Windtraders. The interactive toy is down to a single style on the shelf, with the rest of the lineup sold out. Cast members could not say when the next shipment arrives, but they’re hopeful there will be a restock soon. Here’s the...
- People Are Sharing the Most Alarming Universal Orlando Red Flags in 2026 We've got to give you a heads up before you plan your 2026 Universal Orlando trip!
- The Unexpected Reason You Need Lightning Lane at Disney World Right Now There's another reason -- besides long wait times -- that you might want to use Lightning Lanes at Disney World right now.
- Spacesuit Figment & Dr. Nigel Moon Pin Set at EPCOT A new pin set inspired by Journey Into Imagination With Figment arrived at EPCOT this week. Figment & Dr. Nigel Channing Pin Set – $22.99 One pin depicts Dr. Nigel Channing’s face on the moon as seen at the end of the ride’s current iteration. The second...
- Disney World Pin Tuesday: 250th Independence Day, Animal Kingdom Daring Detectives The last round of “Daring Detectives” pins are out at Walt Disney World, along with a limited release pin celebrating 250 years of the U.S.A. 250th Independence Day Pin – $21.99 This limited release pin features Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in red and blue uniforms...
- EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2026 Details Coming Soon Disney will soon share details of the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, according to the latest stocking artwork posted on social media. Festival of the Holidays Announcement Teased The snowy stocking for Figment is full of a passport, dreidel, and holly. A Kwanzaa kinara is...
- PHOTOS: La Poutinerie Signs Installed at EPCOT Set to open July 1, La Poutinerie at EPCOT now has the official name signage installed on the roof of the kiosk. La Poutinerie Signs There are two new La Poutinerie signs installed on top of the roof of the kiosk. The wooden signs say “La Poutinerie...
- NEWS: 13 Year Old Falls Down Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland According to the Orange County Register, an incident has occurred on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland.
- We Have a Construction UPDATE at Magic Kingdom We have an update on the Piston Peak construction!
- 6 Disney Items You’ll Regret Not Buying From Amazon Prime Day Let's check out some awesome Disney deals on Amazon Prime Days!
- NEW Toy Story-Inspired Luggage JUST Dropped On Amazon We found four NEW 'Toy Story 5' suitcases that you need to check out for your next Disney vacation!
- First Part of New R-Rated ‘Batman’ Film Trilogy Shares Official Teaser Batman is heading back to one of the darkest stories ever told in DC Comics. Warner Bros. has released the first official teaser artwork for Batman: Knightfall Part 1, offering fans their first glimpse at the upcoming animated adaptation of the classic...
- The Disney World Transportation Rule You’re Not Thinking About Planning to go from a Disney World park to Disney Springs? There’s one transportation rule that catches SO many guests off guard. Disney buses don’t run directly between the parks and Disney Springs, and forgetting that can turn your dinner plans into a full transportation side quest.
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- Disney Teases Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Magic Kingdom Announcements Disney shared another stocking on social media this time teasing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and other Magic Kingdom holiday offerings. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Teaser The artwork depicts a red plaid Mickey stocking with a reindeer, red and green Space Mountain, and holly leaf inside....
- Fresh Sand and Site Grading Marks Future Villains Land Building Locations Crews are preparing for the development of the new Disney Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, located next to the future Piston Peak National Park. Disney Villains Land Construction Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared photos of the construction site from the sky. Since the ground was leveled out a...
- Extended Evening Hours Moving From Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom Later This Summer Extended Evening Hours for select Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests will move from Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for at least two dates in August and September. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours Extended Evening Hours are usually available on Wednesday nights at Magic Kingdom....
- AllEars TV: The Secret to Having the Best Day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2026 Thanks to construction, changes, and more, a lot of Disney fans say Animal Kingdom isn't worth it in 2026. We're here to find out if that's true or not!
- Walt Disney World Shares Story of Brothers Keeping the Magic Running Behind the Scenes For most guests, the magic of Walt Disney World begins when they step through the gates. But behind every attraction, every freshly painted landmark, and every unforgettable vacation memory is a team of cast members working tirelessly to keep the magic running. For brothers Michael and Bob, that magic is...
- 3 Life-Changing Hollywood Studios Announcements We Expect to Hear This August We have high hopes for Hollywood Studios. Here are four things we expect to be announced this August.
- Did Disney Just Quietly Tell Us Something BIG Is Coming? Disney World is starting to tease Jollywood Nights, and we're here for it!
- Site Work Begins for Villains Land Show Buildings New aerial photos of Villains Land offer the best look yet at the next phase of work in the northwest corner of Magic Kingdom. Site staging has expanded, and the first hints of attraction show building pads are starting to appear. Crews are also digging and placing pipes across...
- Why Every Disney Adult Is Buying On Clouds From Amazon Today Ready to try On Cloud shoes? Now's the perfect time!
- Walt Disney World to Announce Holiday Season Details Starting June 24 Disney is teasing a wave of holiday news for the parks. A new graphic on the Disney Parks Blog shows stockings hung by a fireplace, each one hiding a clue. The reveal comes tomorrow, June 24th, and one stocking already points toward Hollywood Studios. We expect dates, details, and...
- ‘Jurassic Park’ Films May Be Facing Extinction, as Disappointing Update Shared Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) was marketed...
- Disney Teases Jollywood Nights Announcements Coming Soon As part of “Halfway to the Holidays,” Disney Parks teased upcoming announcements about Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Where once there was space, now a stocking appears, with a jingle of bells softly ringing in ears,” they wrote on social media with an illustration of...
- Fantasyland Collection by Stoney Clover Lane at Walt Disney World Celebrate Cinderella Castle and Mad Tea Party with a new Fantasyland collection by Stoney Clover Lane. The collection is available at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Tea Cup Patch – $25 Mickey and Minnie are pictured spinning in an aqua-colored tea cup with pink embroidered edges. Each...
- Disney+ Is Cutting 4 Perks This Month Here's a look at the Disney+ perks that are leaving soon and what you need to know before they're gone.
- Paramount Makes 1987 ‘Ninja Turtles’ the New Face of the Franchise Despite ‘Mutant Mayhem’ Success Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is becoming much more than a movie and television franchise. Over the past few years, Paramount has continued expanding the brand through animated projects, toys, video games, comics, and theatrical films. Now, the studio is taking the Ninja Turtles into an entirely new space:...
- New Fast & Furious collectible popcorn buckets race into theaters this August "The Fast and the Furious" returns to theaters this August for its 25th anniversary, and fans can celebrate with new collectible concession items, including a Dodge Charger popcorn bucket, license plate-themed tin, and NOS drink sipper. The post New Fast & Furious...
- Level99 at Disney Springs: Tickets Live, Opening Day Perk, Full Look at Pricing Structure & Playtime Windows Booking is now live for the newest entertainment venue at Disney Springs. Tickets for Level99 went on sale yesterday, June 22, a week before the doors open. The largest location in the chain is almost ready to welcome its first Players. Here is everything you need to know to...
- Mobile Ordering Coming Soon to Astrofizz at Magic Kingdom Astrofizz Adding Mobile Order at Magic Kingdom Hey there, Disney foodies! If you love stopping by Astrofizz for a quick, refreshing drink or snack while exploring Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom, we have some fantastic news that is going to save you some major time on your next park day....
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- US: Target Opening Three Disney Stores in July Popular department store Target is looking to open thirty locations in 2026, throughout the United States. As part of this, three of July’s eleven openings will include Disney Store at [...]
- Mexico: Fifth Disney Store Around October, Says Exec The fifth location of Mexico’s Disney Store opens between late October and early November. Where it’ll be hasn’t been announced. The news was first reported by Milenio. It was shared [...]
- Universal Stella Nova Resort Review Universal Orlando’s Stella Nova Resort is a hotel across the street from Epic Universe. Termed as a Prime Value Resort, this hotel opened in early 2025 along with its sister resort Terra Luna. Stella Nova is themed to outer space and the vastness of the galaxy, in...
- Young Guest Jumps Out of Ride Vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Slides Down 50 Foot Drop - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/22/2026
- Disneyland Resort Update for June 22, 2026 Autopia changeover has 2027 deadline | Toy Story 5 at the Disneyland Resort | A slow start for Oogie Boogie Bash sales | Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes | Pirates to reopen this week | This and That
- Walt’s Apartment Presents- Mr. Daps Join us for a special episode of Walt’s Apartment Presents as we welcome Mr. Daps, founder and creator of Daps Magic, for an in-depth conversation about his journey in Disney media, the passion behind covering the parks, and what it takes to build one of the most respected Disney fan...
- DISNEYLAND UPDATE: A Labor Fight Brews, Oogie Boogie’s Cauldron Stirs, and Toy Story Takes Over Happy Father’s Day to all the dads reading this… we hope you got your day. Now, it’s barely summer, but we’re already talking Halloween… Oogie Boogie’s annual bash is back this August, and tickets are already on sale. In years past the event sold out the moment...
- How Much Does it Really Cost to Drink Around the World? Our Top 11 Drinks in World Showcase! We believe in detailed research here at Touring Plans. We don’t just get one or two wait times! No! We...
- Disney Parks Looks Back at Disney’s Forgotten Patriotic Icons In a new Disney Parks video, Disney highlighted and celebrated lesser-known patriotic Disney characters ahead of America 250.What’s Happening:America’s semi-quincentennial, AKA America’s 250th birthday, is just a few weeks away, and Disney Parks is getting ready by highlighting some lesser known patriotic Disney characters that appeared in attractions, parades, and...
- D23 Marceline Magic Event Celebrates 125th Birthday of Walt Disney, Tickets On Sale Soon The D23 Marceline Magic event is filled with Disney history and returns September 18-19, 2026, with some new magic and surprises. Special event host Disney Legend Bill Farmer will accompany guests on the journey. D23 Marceline Magic D23 continues the celebration of Walt Disney: 125 Years of...
- Aerial Overview of Massive Construction Project of Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom Stunning Aerial Views of Disney’s Tropical Americas Expansion The transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. is ongoing and the prehistoric sights are rapidly changing to make way for lush landscapes of Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney Imagineering is charging full steam ahead toward a 2027 opening for the new...
- Aerial Look at How Monstropolis Construction Is Moving Forward Aerial Look at the Rising Monstropolis Land Construction New aerial photographs from @bioreconstruct showcase dramatic progress at the highly anticipated Monstropolis land construction site at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Captured last weekend, the bird’s-eye views reveal that the steel building framework of the new coaster is officially rising above the foundation,...
- A life-size replica of Peter Parker’s apartment is coming to New York City A free Spider-Man pop-up in Brooklyn will let fans tour a life-size recreation of Peter Parker’s apartment, complete with movie Easter eggs, pizza and a themed Zillow listing. The post A life-size replica of Peter Parker’s apartment is coming to New York...
- Little Caesars launches Spider-Man Webberoni Pizza with collectible posters and pizza boxes Spider-Man fans can now order a limited-time Webberoni Pizza from Little Caesars, complete with collectible pizza boxes and exclusive posters. The post Little Caesars launches Spider-Man Webberoni Pizza with collectible posters and pizza boxes appeared first on Attractions Magazine.
- Young Guest Jumps Out of Ride Vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Slides Down 50 Foot Drop According to online reports, a young guest jumped out of a ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park and proceeded to slide down the 50-foot drop. Young Guest Jumps Out of Ride Vehicle The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21. A...
- Goofy and Pluto Meet Guests in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom As of this update, Goofy and Pluto have been meeting guests in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You may remember we last saw... The post Goofy and Pluto Meet Guests in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom appeared first on
- It’s Official: Disney World Hotel Pillows Are on SALE on Amazon Right Now! It's time to buy some pillows -- the same brand used in Disney World hotels!
- Columns Revealed in Tropical Americas Construction Site at Animal Kingdom Forms have been removed, revealing concrete columns at one of the entrances to Tropical Americas, the new land under construction at Animal Kingdom. When Tropical Americas opens, there will be two entry/exit points to the land. A western one leading from the bridge to Discovery Island and...
- Final Tomorrowland 1994 Tower Demolished at Magic Kingdom The last tower from the 1994 reimagining of Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom has been demolished. The other two towers were demolished in early June. Tomorrowland Tower Demolition The third and final tower was located directly in front of a tree outside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. The tower...
- This Vintage-Inspired Disney Home Collection Is PERFECT If you're a fan of vintage park history, retro travel artwork, or iconic Disney attractions, these four finds are a fun way to add a little nostalgia to your space.
- Why We’re Skipping Disneyland on Friday and Going HERE Instead Celebrate all things Stitch at this upcoming Beach Bash.
- adidas Originals Unveils Disney and Brain Dead Collection Inspired by Vintage Football Culture adidas Originals has teamed up once again with Brain Dead and Disney for a new collection inspired by vintage football culture.What’s Happening:The collection is headlined by the adidas Predator x Brain Dead by Disney, a streetwear reinterpretation of the original 1994 adidas Predator football boot.The updated silhouette replaces traditional cleats...
- Pottery Barn Kids Celebrates "Toy Story 5" with New Disney and Pixar Home Collection As Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters and introduces a new generation of fans to Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of Andy's beloved toys, families looking to bring some of that magic home can find plenty of inspiration in the latest Toy Story collection from...
- Custom Hidden Mickey Scepters Restocked at Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom has restocked their custom hidden Mickey scepters, which were introduced in early 2025 but have been sold out for several months. These differ from the custom wish keepers, which are filled with crystals. Custom Hidden Mickey Scepter – $74 These wands can...
- Mitigation Efforts Bring Some Relief to Still-Broken Air Conditioning at Wilderness Lodge The air conditioning at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is still out. We stopped by the resort this afternoon after a morning at Magic Kingdom and found Disney has put measures in place to help provide some relief. The cooling system itself, though, seems to still be offline. ...
- Vuori Athletic Wear Is Coming Soon to Disney Springs Another athletic apparel brand is making its way to Disney Springs! Disney Springs has officially confirmed that Vuori will soon open a new location at Walt Disney World's premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. The announcement came via an Instagram Story posted by Disney Springs, which showed Vuori signage displayed...
- 32 Disney World Restaurants CHANGED Their Menus This Week Disney World restaurant menus changed this week!
- ‘Toy Story 5’ Had a Record-Breaking Opening Weekend 'Toy Story 5' just released in theaters, and it is already a MAJOR box office success!
- Nature Murals, Balcony Railings, and More Added to Disney Lakeshore Lodge Exterior Crews have started painting nature-inspired murals on the exterior of Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new Disney Vacation Club resort under construction at Walt Disney World. This is the first real theming we’ve seen added to the resort. Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction One mural is underway on a...
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Reopens at Disney California Adventure After a slight delay, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind has reopened at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure. Inside Emotional Whirlwind Reopens The ride has been closed for refurbishment since late February. It was originally scheduled to reopen on June 18 but the reopening was moved to June...
- Jumping Junction Officially Open at Conservation Station in Disney's Animal Kingdom Jumping Junction featuring kangaroos and wallabies is now officially open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The walkthrough replaces Affection Section at Conservation Station, where Bluey’s Wild World opened last month. Jumping Junction The attraction did not officially open with the rest of the area last month. Over the...
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- Astrofizz Adding Mobile Order Soon at Magic Kingdom It appears the Astrofizz snack kiosk in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom will soon launch mobile order. Astrofizz Mobile Order The Astrofizz webpage and the My Disney Experience app both state the location offers Mobile Order. However, clicking “Begin Order” in the app leads to a page stating...
- Scrim Removed From Refurbished Pete's Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom Scrim and most scaffolding have come down from around Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom. The meet and greet venue closed in January and the old torn and faded tent was quickly removed. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment A new tent roof was installed in April. With the...
- Westward Ho Closed at Magic Kingdom, No Construction Walls Yet Westward Ho, a refreshment kiosk in Frontierland, has closed at Magic Kingdom to make way for Piston Peak construction. There are no construction walls surrounding the space yet. Westward Ho Closed The Walt Disney World website no longer has a webpage or operating hours for Westward Ho...
- Universal Announces Original Concept Haunted Houses for HHN 35 This week Universal Orlando is announcing all the new, original concept haunted houses coming to Halloween Horror Nights 35. Lovingly...
- Every Disney Loungefly Discounted on Amazon Right Now — June Prices Amazon is running a massive sale with 90 Disney Loungeflys as low as $20!
- FULL LIST of New ‘Toy Story’ Souvenirs You Can Get RIGHT NOW LOTS of companies are releasing new 'Toy Story 5' merchandise and souvenirs!
- When Does ‘Toy Story 5’ Come Out on Disney+? Where to Watch ‘Toy Story 5’ At Home The new Toy Story film dominated the weekend box office.
- NEWS: This Popular Snack Stand Just Closed in Magic Kingdom A permanent closure just hit Magic Kingdom!
- Donald and Daisy Meet Guests Near Garden Gate Gifts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom As of late, Donald and Daisy Duck have been meeting guests at a location near Garden Gate Gifts in the Oasis of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.... The post Donald and Daisy Meet Guests Near Garden Gate Gifts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom appeared first...
- August 2026 Extended Evening Hours Schedule at Disney World The Extended Evening Hours schedule for deluxe and deluxe villa guests is now available for August. This month remains pretty average with Epcot hosting extended... The post August 2026 Extended Evening Hours Schedule at Disney World appeared first on Resorts Gal....
- Another Frontierland Kiosk Falls: Westward Ho Now Closed Another Frontierland kiosk is gone for good. The Westward Ho kiosk has permanently closed at Magic Kingdom, following the closing date Disney posted earlier this spring. We sotpped by Magic Kingdom this morning and confirmed the location is now shuttered. Two nearby carts are still serving for now. ...
- Princess Fairytale Hall Meet and Greets Temporarily Rearranged at Magic Kingdom The Disney Princess meet and greets at Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom have temporarily been rearranged. Tiana is now meeting alongside Cinderella while two visiting princesses are on the other side of the hall. Princess Fairytale Hall Meet and Greets Princess Fairytale Hall, located behind Cinderella...
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- The Frontierland Wipeout: Another Magic Kingdom Landmark Permanently Closes as Disney Gears Up for Massive ‘Cars’ Land The landscape of classic Magic Kingdom is shifting beneath our feet. For over half a century, Frontierland has stood as a nostalgic, open-air tribute to the 19th-century American West—a place of dusty wooden boardwalks, country music, and slow-moving river vistas. However, the inevitable march of theme...
- Sail Away With Donald Duck! Her Universe Drops New Nautical Collection Starring our Favorite Fowl Disney’s most beloved duck, Donald, is taking the spotlight on a new collection from Her Universe that features a charming nautical theme. The assortment includes summery styles designed for all your adventures on land or at sea! (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by...
- "Toy Story" Puppetronic Talking Action Figures Bring New Fun for Fans of Jessie and Buzz Yee-haw! The Toy Story gang is back, and fans are flocking to movie theaters to check out Toy Story 5 and catch up with Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and other new friends. Debuting alongside the movie are plenty of toys including, the Puppetronic talking action figure with interactive movements and phrases!(Please...
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- H.R. Bloodengutz returns to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 – first house in 15 years Halloween Horror Nights is bringing back H.R. Bloodengutz, the cult-favorite horror host who first appeared in a 2011 haunted house. Here's what we know so far about "H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!" at Universal Orlando Resort. The post H.R. Bloodengutz returns...
- Team Green Posters Have New Characters in TRON Lightcycle Run Post-Show New character posters have gone up in the Team Green post-show room for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Team Green Characters Enterprise sponsors the post-show. A Lightcycle is on display in the center of the area, in front of a large Team Green graphic. Green...
- 'Disney Celebrates America' Decals Added to Patriotic Main Street Windows Disney has added decals to the patriotic Main Street, U.S.A. window displays at Magic Kingdom. The windows were decorated at the beginning of this month. Patriotic Main Street Window Displays These are on the west side of Main Street, outside the Emporium. One features Mickey and the...
- Haunted Mansion Scrim Being Removed at Magic Kingdom Crews are starting to remove the scrim and scaffolding from The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. The facade has been completely covered in scrim since mid March. Haunted Mansion Scrim Removal Most of the scrim that previously covered the mansion’s tower and chimneys is now gone. There...
- Tickets Now on Sale for Level99 at Disney Springs, Pricing Revealed Tickets are now on sale for the new Level99 location at Disney Springs, which will open at the end of this month. Level99 Ticket Pricing One ticket for 1.5 hours is $29.99 most weekdays, $39.99 on Saturdays (and Friday, July 3), and $35.99 on Sundays. A 2.5...
- Disney Parks Teases 'Halfway to the Holidays' Announcements Coming Soon We’re almost halfway to the holidays and Disney Parks will start announcing details of their winter celebrations this week. Halfway to the Holidays “’Twas the night before Halfway to the Holidays… the mantle stood still, With spaces to fill… and secrets to reveal,” Disney Parks posted on...
- The $30 Upgrade I MUST Pay for Every Time I Stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort This small upgrade makes a BIG difference.
- EVERYTHING You Can Eat and Drink at LEVEL99 in Disney Springs The menus have just been revealed for LEVEL99 at Disney Springs!
- Let’s See How Disney’s NEWEST Resort Celebrated Its 10th Birthday Shanghai Disney Resort just celebrated its 10th Anniversary!
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- Disney Springs Confirms Vuori Coming Soon Disney Springs has confirmed that Vuori is coming soon to the Walt Disney World shopping center. Vuori Replacing Shore Disney Springs posted a photo in their Instagram story of Vuori signage in the windows of the former Shore storefront. Shore permanently closed in early May after a clearance...
- Piston Peak National Park Retaining Wall Almost Complete at Magic Kingdom Crews have started filling in the land between the new Piston Peak National Park retaining wall and the rest of Frontierland. Aerial photos of Magic Kingdom by @bioreconstruct on X show the continued construction work. Piston Peak National Park Construction Construction of the retaining wall, which runs...
- AllEars TV: Banana Ball Is Invading Disney World, And I Need You To See It Disney World is hosting one of the fastest-growing entertainment phenomena in America, Banana Ball.
- 3 Things I Learned the Hard Way After Paying $700 for One Day in Epic Universe These are three things I wish I knew before paying $700 for a VIP Tour at Epic Universe.
- Locked Out of Liberty: Magic Kingdom Hits Peak Capacity for July 4th as America’s 250th Birthday Triggers Park Reservation Gridlock If you were hoping to celebrate America’s monumental 250th birthday by watching historic fireworks explode directly over Cinderella Castle, your plans may have just run into a concrete wall. The countdown to the U.S. Semiquincentennial is officially in the home stretch, and the world’s most famous theme park...
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- 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing Excursions for Your Disney Cruise One of the most asked questions by Disney cruisers is which excursion they should book. In a short blog post,...
- This Outfit Trend Is Taking Over Disney World…and I Can TOTALLY Understand Why We are seeing this outfit trend everywhere in DIsney World and it's understandable!
- Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder Reservations at Capacity for July 4th Fourth of July at Magic Kingdom is all booked for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, although reservations remain for other parks. July 4th Annual Passholder Reservations The Annual Passholder calendar shows no reservations available for Magic Kingdom on Saturday, July 4th. Passholders can still make reservations for...
- Bottoms Up: Legendary Disney Cast Members Who Started On The Lowest Rung Climbing the company ladder can be tough, especially when you start out on the bottom rung. That being said, it’s mind boggling how so many prominent Disney executives started their careers at jobs that many folks would consider menial.
- New Aerials: Piston Peak Retaining Wall Nearly Done, Utility Work Spreads New aerial photos offer a fresh overhead look at the Piston Peak National Park construction site at Magic Kingdom. The retaining wall for the stream that runs along the southern perimeter of the land is nearly complete. Early infrastructure work has also started across the cleared site. Here’s a...
- Losing the Magic at Midnight: Disney World Quietly Suspends Magic Kingdom’s Premium Nighttime Perk for the Rest of 2026 When booking a luxury vacation at a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort, the exorbitant price tag is usually justified by a basket of exclusive amenities. For many, the absolute crown jewel of these perks is Extended Evening theme park Hours. This late-night offering grants guests staying at high-end...
- ‘James Bond’ Casts Young Actor as 007 in New Origin Story Amazon MGM Studios may still be searching for its next James Bond on the big screen, but another actor has already officially stepped into the role. According to Collider, Isaac Rouse has been cast as James Bond in Young Bond: SilverFin, a new...
- Security Responds to Young Guest Climbing On Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Structure - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/21/2026 A child’s unsafe climb onto the outside of a Redwood Creek Challenge Trail structure prompted a security response in a video shared online. The Fabulous Line Information Keeper (FLIK for short) system has been in place since 1999 to help Cast Members gather accurate wait time information....
- Visit Disneyland's Golden Vine House for a Free Print Featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Disney Vacation Club members visiting Disney California Adventure should be sure to stop by Golden Vine House for a surprise or two.
- New Shopping, Dining Venues Announced for Disney's BoardWalk Later in 2026, Disney's BoardWalk shopping district will welcome a new bath store and lounge.
- Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art Highlights Pool Amenities New details have been revealed for the expansive water features at the forthcoming Disney Vacaction Club resort.
- Toy Story 5 Takes Over Walt Disney World With New Characters, Treats, and Merchandise Celebrate The Release of Toy Story 5 With These Limited-Time Experiences at Walt Disney World There’s a new sheriff in town… and she’s brought the whole toy box with her! As Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters, Walt Disney World is joining the celebration with new character...
- New Merchandise Arrivals at Disney Store June 21-27 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...
- Disney Premier Access at Tokyo DisneySea Guide – How it Works & What to Use it On! Disney Premier Access is a pay-to-skip-the-line service at Tokyo Disney Resort. The offering is the TDR equivalent to Lightning Lane Single Pass in the stateside parks. Why are they named differently? We don’t have that answer! But we do have other answers about Premier Access including how...
- Tokyo Disneyland Premier Access Guide Disney Premier Access is a pay-to-skip-the-line service at Tokyo Disney Resort. The offering is the TDR equivalent to Lightning Lane Single Pass in the stateside parks. Different names for the same thing is always fun. We’d blame it on a weird translation if that were even remotely...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Why is This Disney World Show MISSING in the Calendar? This show might be closing at Disney's Hollywood Studios!
- Disney Is Quietly Changing 5 Things in Magic Kingdom We've got some updates from Magic Kingdom ahead of your next visit!
- 6 Disney World Refillable Mug Rules You Should Break Disney World refillable mugs come with real rules, but some of the “rules” guests follow are totally made up. We’re...
- Meet Cinnamon: Disney's Animal Kingdom's Newest Ankole Calf on Kilimanjaro Safaris Animal Kingdom's Kilimanjaro Safaris has a new resident: Cinnamon, a reddish-brown Ankole calf...
- Walt Disney World Adds More Summer 2026 Good to Go Days Including First July Dates Three new Good to Go Days have been added for summer 2026 —...
- Disney Confirms June 24 Holiday Announcement — Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights Details Coming Holiday details for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights drop June...
- New Aerial Photos Show Casa Madrigal Taking Shape at Tropical Americas, Disney's Animal Kingdom Aerial photos show Casa Madrigal's foundations taking shape at Tropical Americas, with concrete...
- Extended Evening Hours Moving From Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom Later This Summer Extended Evening Hours for select Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests will move from Magic Kingdom to...
- Building Extended Near Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom A building near The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is getting an extension, possibly related to construction...
- Well, We Gave Up Rivers of America For This…See Piston Peak Construction Progress We've got a Piston Peak construction update.
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Massive Retaining Wall for Piston Peak National Park Nears Completion at Magic Kingdom Piston Peak Construction Charges Ahead as Massive Retaining Wall Nears Completion at Magic...
- PHOTOS: New ‘Disney Celebrates America’ Window Clings Debut on Main Street, U.S.A. With the Fourth of July just a couple of weeks away, Walt Disney World is putting the finishing touches on...
- Waterview Park Roof Installation Taking Longer than Expected in Disney Springs Waterview Park Stage Construction at Disney Springs Taking Longer Than Expected Back in...
- Disney wouldn't say much about Lakeshore Lodge's pool during our tour — now The Wetlands is revealed Disney spent much of our Lakeshore Lodge construction tour talking about nature, Bay...
- PHOTOS: Walls Are DOWN at Downtown Disney’s Earl of Sandwich and The Carnaby Building Downtown Disney is in the middle of a major transformation! For the...
- PHOTOS: Let’s Check Out Disney on the Yard: Yardfest 2026 in Downtown Disney! We had quite the busy day in Downtown Disney yesterday!
- First Track Raised for 'Monsters, Inc.' Door Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios The first piece of roller-coaster track for the new Monsters, Inc. door ride...
- 'Cars' Theming Added to Avengers Campus Restroom Facade at Disney California Adventure The restrooms in Avengers Campus are being added as part of a major...
- Aerial Photos Show Major Progress Across Monstropolis Construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios New aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on X show major progress across the upcoming...
- PHOTOS: Happy Ice Returns to Downtown Disney District With First Fully All-Natural Menu Happy Ice has returned to the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort with...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Young Guest Jumps Out of Ride Vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Slides Down 50 Foot Drop - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/22/2026
- More Track & Block Brakes on Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando Block brakes and more track have been added to Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios...
- Universal Filing Reveals the Scale of New Dark Universe Attraction Universal has filed a permit that indicates the Dark Universe expansion in Epic Universe is a large...
- VIDEO: Epic Universe Testing 'Celestial Goodnight' Fireworks After Universal Orlando Resort officially announced “Universal Celestial Goodnight,” a fireworks spectacular coming to Epic Universe in...
- NEWS: Next Halloween Horror Nights House Announced for 2026 Universal announced the next Halloween Horror Nights house of 2026.
- H.R. Bloodengutz House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando H.R. Bloodengutz returns to Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Florida with a brand-new house. H.R....
- Security Responds to Young Guest Climbing On Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Structure - in Today's Daily Recap for 6/21/2026 A child’s unsafe climb onto the outside of a Redwood Creek Challenge Trail structure prompted a security...
- Epic Universe Begins Project to Correct Natural Erosion Occurring at Expansion Pad Epic Universe has begun a project to correct the natural erosion that is occurring at an expansion...
- 'Minions & Monsters' Cinema Entry Overlay at Universal Studios Hollywood's CityWalk Although their film releases on July 1, Minions & Monsters has already arrived at Universal Cinema AMC...
- 2026 Halloween Horror Nights Houses and Props Spotted at Universal Studios Hollywood While we were at Universal Studios Hollywood this week, we saw several Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) houses...