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Trending: Lakeshore Lodge display model reveal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios · 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection release · Monstropolis construction progress at Disney’s Hollywood Studios · Disney Believe cruise ship general booking opening Latest developments: Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has debuted a detailed, fully lit Lakeshore Lodge display model. Meanwhile, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have released the 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection featuring Mickey Mouse and patriotic designs honoring the military community. Construction continues to advance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with new teeth added to buildings, entrance brickwork beginning, and additional coaster track installed for Monstropolis. Finally, general bookings are now open for the Disney Believe, though the maiden voyage departing December 18, 2027 is already sold out.Disney News Now · October 19 
NEW Lakeshore Lodge Display Model Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 
Full List (with Prices) of 2026 Veterans Day Merchandise Collection at Disneyland Resort NEW Photos Show Progress on Disney’s Monstropolis Roller Coaster and Fountain
- VIDEO: Guest Shares Rare Lights-On Evacuation from Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios A guest recently shared their experience of being evacuated from Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They recorded what happened and shared it on social media. Guests Evacuated from Tower of Terror In an Instagram post shared by user @miaamiaa_, the elevator slowly...
- Walt Disney Imagineering Unveils the Final Two Clues in Stolen S.E.A. Artifact Scavenger Hunt If you’ve been keeping up with the S.E.A. artifact theft mystery, Walt Disney Imagineers have recently shared the final two clues. S.E.A. Artifact Scavenger Hunt Clues Walt Disney Imagineering has been leading fans on a digital scavenger hunt to uncover a stolen Society of Explorers and Adventurers...
- Mickey Throw Blanket, Mugs, and Villains Cocoa with Trading Cards at Walt Disney World and Online Get cozy this winter with a new Mickey sweatshirt-patterned blanket, mugs, and “Cursed Cocoa.” We found these at Walt Disney World but everything except the cocoa is also available from DisneyStore.com via the links below. Mickey Sweatshirt Blanket – $69.99 The throw blanket is covered in images...
- Character Actor Richard Riehle, Voice of Sheriff in 'Home on the Range,' Dies at 78 Character actor Richard Riehle passed away last week at age 78. He voiced Sheriff Sam Brown in “Home on the Range.” Richard Riehle Friends of Riehle told TMZ that he died of natural causes last Thursday, October 15 in Los Angeles. Riehle was known for roles like...
- MarvelBlog News for October 17th, 2026 Marvel just debuted an entirely new series and also stressed something important. Another series is underway, and they’re not just saying that. So, we’ll do them a solid and give them the benefit of... The post MarvelBlog News for October 17th, 2026...
- Jeremy Renner Teases the Formation of the West Coast Avengers in the MCU One of the biggest questions leading up to the events of Avengers: Doomsday is the status of Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye. A constant presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Hawkeye has suited up for... The post Jeremy Renner Teases the Formation of...
- Marvel’s Head of Television Says the Studio “Fought For” ‘Wonder Man’ Season 2 Marvel fans received disappointing news earlier this summer when the studio announced that Wonder Man wouldn’t return for a second season. The decision came as a surprise, especially since Marvel had announced the show’s renewal just four... The post Marvel’s Head of Television Says the...
- Marvel’s Brad Winderbaum Breaks His Silence on the Cancelation of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Marvel fans got disappointing news last month when it was revealed that Daredevil: Born Again would not be renewed for a fourth season. The decision was particularly interesting, as Born Again had been touted... The post Marvel’s Brad Winderbaum Breaks His Silence...
- Disneyland Update: Snowcapped Castle, Candy Cane Land & Teacups Return With a Twist Snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle during a Halloween heatwave… The holidays are officially muscling into October at the Disneyland Resort, and the castle’s turrets are blanketed in twinkling white snow… just in time for the taping of Disney’s Christmas Parade. Between the parks, the Esplanade is being...
- Sam's Club Will Offer 10% Off Disney Gift Cards for Limited Time, Likely to Sell Out Quickly Ahead of Black Friday, Sam’s Club will offer their biannual 10% discount off Disney Gift Cards. Disney Gift Card Discount This year, Sam’s Club members can enjoy 10% off a $300 Disney Gift Card, coming out to $270. Members can purchase four of these cards on the...
- Tangled Restroom Mural Repainting Continues at Magic Kingdom The mural outside the Tangled women’s restroom at Magic Kingdom is being refreshed. Since our last update, it seems the section of the mural above the doorway is done or nearly complete. Tangled Mural Refreshed The mural is refreshed every year or two. Being outside, it fades...
- Full List (with Prices) of 2026 Veterans Day Merchandise Collection at Disneyland Resort As previously revealed, Disneyland has a Veterans Day merchandise collection to commemorate the upcoming holiday. Baseball Jersey – $79.99 This white baseball jersey has “Disneyland” and an image of Mickey’s face embroidered on the front in yellow, blue, and army green. Along the bottom is a rectangle-shaped...
- RSVLTS Shirts From Disney Springs Pop-Up Arrive at Magic Kingdom Update: this article has been updated to reflect that they are not leftover from the Disney Springs pop-up, but are items from the new collection found in the parks. Four RSVLTS shirts, previously released and then pulled, have made their way back to Walt Disney World locations,...
- Six Flags roller coaster tragedy, Another new Disney cruise ship announced, and more news! – The Attractions Podcast The Attractions Podcast: Six Flags roller coaster tragedy, plus the latest theme park updates and more from Attractions Magazine. The post Six Flags roller coaster tragedy, Another new Disney cruise ship announced, and more news! – The Attractions Podcast appeared first on...
- New 2026 Disney Veterans Day Merchandise Now Available at Disney World Disney has released its new 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection, featuring patriotic designs with Mickey Mouse and tributes to America’s military community. The collection is... The post New 2026 Disney Veterans Day Merchandise Now Available at Disney World appeared first on
- FULL LIST: Every Universal Orlando Hotel With Thanksgiving Dinner This Year Bring on the turkey and mashed potatoes! Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you’re in Orlando for the holiday, you’ll find great places to get a perfect Thanksgiving meal. Hard Rock Hotel You can eat at the theme parks or at hotels like those at Universal...
- Emirates Announces BIG Change At Orlando International Airport Traveling to and from Disney World can often include hopping on a plane, which is why we are always on the lookout for all the most important news and updates regarding air travel to Orlando.
- 2 New Disney Collections Trending This Week: A Princess Home Collection at Target and a Mickey Face Stamp Don’t be late to these shopping trends unless you want to risk missing out entirely! ©ColourPop The holidays are just around the corner, which means lots of folks are going to be heading to stores and raiding online stocks of popular Disney souvenirs. You won’t need...
- Magic Kingdom Boat Service Suspended at Select Times This Week Boat service connecting Magic Kingdom and surrounding resorts will be unavailable in the late evenings and early mornings for a few days this week. Magic Kingdom Boat Service Unavailable Signs at the Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness Resort docks warn guests boat service will be unavailable from...
- Floridian Way Roundabout Entrance Reopens, Restoring Direct Entrance to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa About a month after a confusing new entrance configuration was in place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, a roundabout has reopened, giving guests a direct entrance to the resort again. Previous Temporary Grand Floridian Entrance The new Floridian Way opened in August with two roundabouts,...
- Tower of Terror Rod Serling Voice Actor Visits Imagineering, Teasing Possible Attraction Updates Mark Silverman, the actor who voice matched Rod Serling for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, recently visited Walt Disney Imagineering, possibly hinting at new dialogue coming to the attraction. Mark Silverman Visits Walt Disney Imagineering Silverman shared a photo of himself in front of the Imagineering...
- More Steel Added to Mysterious Project Fedora Structure at Hollywood Studios Crews have installed more steel at Project Fedora, the mysterious construction site beside the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The pipe framework now fully wraps around the site, and it rises high enough to see over the planter wall from the walkway near Backlot Express....
- Ranking Epcot’s World Showcase Pavilions Epcot has changed a lot over the last decade. What remains a lighthouse for the park is the back half, World Showcase. Made up of 11 pavilions that represent countries from around the world, this area is Walt Disney World’s most adult aspect of a theme park....
- Guest Reports Bed Bugs at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, Claims Staff Offered No Resolution Guests staying in The Villas at Disneyland Hotel spotted bed bugs in their room and report that the front desk did “nothing” to resolve the issue. Warning: images of bed bugs below. Disneyland Hotel Bed Bugs Reddit user lejlababy posted in r/Disneyland this weekend about the bugs,...
- 'Muppet Christmas Carol' Collection Featuring Apparel, Plush, and More Now Available Exclusively Online at Disney Store An exclusive merchandise collection celebrating The Muppet Christmas Carol, featuring mystery boxes and a collectible Loungefly backpack, is now available online at Disney Store Private Access, which requires a login for purchase. These items will be available to the general public on October 26, while supplies last....
- Concrete Poured for Cars Ridge Run Rally Ride in Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom Crews have poured concrete for the new Cars Ridge Run Rally ride, part of the Piston Peak National Park section of Frontierland in Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Construction In new aerial photos by bioreconstruct, recently cast concrete is visible behind the retaining wall near the...
- Ride Share & Shuttle Bus Drop-Off Areas Revealed on West Side of Disneyland Resort Fencing and scrims have come down from new ride share and shuttle drop-off areas on the west side of Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Drop-Off Construction Crews have been working on the pavement of parking lots near Disneyland Hotel, preparing the new drop-off locations. Ride share are dropping guests...
- Disney World Road Closures for Wine & Dine Race Weekend runDisney has released the road closures for the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Saturday’s 10K on October 24th closes eight roadways around EPCOT between 3:00am and 9:00am. Sunday’s half marathon on October 25th reaches farther, closing or modifying 16 roadways from 3:00am until as late as...
- Guitar-Shaped Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Loungefly Bag Finally Hits Store Shelves A long-promised Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Loungefly bag has finally arrived at the attraction's gift shop, Rock Around the Shop.What's Happening:When merchandise for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets was first revealed back in May, a Loungefly guitar bag was among the items teased to be...
- Photos: New Tower of Terror Merchandise Drops at Disney's Hollywood Studios The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror remains one of the most popular attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. If you're visiting the Hollywood Tower Hotel soon, be sure to visit the gift shop as some new items are now available.What's Happening:If you're checking in to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror...
- BaubleBar Drops Mickey & Friends Inspired Jewelry and Accessories for the Holiday Season We haven't quite reached Halloween yet, but the Christmas season is well underway already, at least when it comes to merchandise. Today, Baublebar dropped a wide variety of holiday-themed accessories, jewelry, and more featuring Mickey and Friends that you may want to add to your seasonal collection.What's Happening:The Baublebar holiday...
- Disney Store Private Access: "The Muppet Christmas Carol" Collection There are plenty of reasons to love the Muppets all year long, but during the winter, we’re especially fond of The Muppet Christmas Carol! With the beloved holiday approaching soon (9 weeks, but who’s counting?), Disney Store is giving the most dedicated fans a chance to shop a new collection...
- 2026's Veterans Day Merchandise Collection Heads to the Air, Land, and Sea at Disneyland and Walt Disney World In honor of Veterans Day, Disneyland and Walt Disney World are introducing a new collection of military-inspired merchandise.What's Happening:This year's Veterans Day merchandise collection is now available on store shelves at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort.Featuring Mickey Mouse and patriotic designs inspired by all branches of the U.S....
- Take Your "Dumbo" Collection to New Heights with These Adorable Vintage Styles Disney’s animated classic, Dumbo, has been entertaining audiences for 85 years with its beloved story about a long-eared elephant who can fly. As the film celebrates this milestone anniversary, Disney Store is introducing new collectibles in its Vintage Dumbo Collection.(Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support...
- We're Screaming for These Mike and Sulley Big Face Totes from Disney Store Ahhhh! Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. is 25 years old! Boo would be an adult! Scary numbers aside, Disney Store is taking the time to reflect on the milestone with some specialty merchandise: Mike and Sulley Big Face Totes! The monstrous duo is hoping to bring some joy to your day as...
- Christopher Radko Ornament Collection is Pure Holiday Joy With the winter holidays right around the corner, Disney Store is helping fans tap into their decorative side with a wide selection of Christmas ornaments. Many designs have already been unveiled, and today welcomes a new collection from designer Christopher Radko. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase...
- New Merchandise Arrivals at Disney Store October 18-24 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...
- Everyone and Their Mother (Literally) Is Freaking Out Over This Disney World Churro News Disney World just dropped some MAJOR churro news, and everyone and their mother are freaking out… Literally. Nomad Lounge Churros Here at DFB, we’re here to fill you in on all of the news and...
- Disney Character Warehouse is Moving to a New Location If you love discount shopping at Disney's Character Warehouse at the outlet mall, here is a heads-up! Be prepared for a big move to happen soon. Disney Character Warehouse If you love Disney Parks merchandise, but you don't want to pay retail pricing, there are many options...
- 8 New Menu Items Arrive at Magic Kingdom Restaurants Three Magic Kingdom Restaurants receive great menu upgrades, including the perfect Steamboat Willie Shake. Yes please! Magic Kingdom Dining While Magic Kingdom may be the most well-known theme park in the world, it is not exactly known for its dining. Many guests enjoy the princess character dining...
- New Details Spark a Possible Change for Hollywood Studios Tower of Terror A BIG change may be coming to the thrilling Tower of Terror attraction at Walt Disney World. Tower of Terror The fan-favorite Tower of Terror attraction brings thrills to guests of all ages. This attraction is offered at both Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris Walt...
- I’m Leaving the Disney World Bubble for a NEW Sauce Restaurant, and I Regret Nothing Sometimes you just have to leave the Disney World bubble to experience the rest of Central Florida. There is so much to check out, from great experiences to even amazing restaurants. Welcome to Disney World! A new restaurant is coming to Flamingo Crossings, just minutes from...
- 2026's Veterans Day Merchandise Collection Heads to the Air, Land, and Sea at Disneyland and Walt Disney World In honor of Veterans Day, Disneyland and Walt Disney World are introducing a new collection of military-inspired merchandise.What's Happening:This year's Veterans Day merchandise collection is now available on store shelves at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort.Featuring Mickey Mouse and patriotic designs inspired by all branches of the U.S....
- Review: "The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook" is a Culinary Time Machine to Disneyland and Walt Disney World's Past There’s nothing quite like being inside Disney Parks, but none of us can be there all the time. There are often those times when you want a little bit of Disney magic, but can’t experience it firsthand. One of the best ways to truly feel like you’re back there is...
- REVIEW: $22 For a Cake Slice? We’re Eating This $3 Cake in EPCOT Instead There is so much to consider when planning your next Disney World vacation: where to stay, which rides to prioritize, deciding if you need Lightning Lane, and arguably most importantly, what you are going to eat. Yuzu Flavored Cake New snacks and treats...
- Why Dancing with the Stars Fans Are Spending $33 in Disney World If you’re on the internet these days, you might be aware of a little thing called Dancing with the Stars! The dancing reality competition (which airs on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC) has become a cultural phenomenon. ©Disney Over the last several years, the show has regained popularity...
- Holiday Prep Begins at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Jollywood Nights Holiday prep has begun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with snow machines now installed along Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. Christmas lights are wrapped through the bushes along Hollywood Boulevard. This year’s setup brings a hardware change, too. Newer Boreas snow machines from Froggy’s Fog now line Sunset Boulevard, while...
- Embroidery Prices Increase in the Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs Embroidery on a Mickey ear hat wasn’t immune to the recent price increases across Walt Disney World. Basic Embroidery /...
- Let’s Compare Opening Day Prices for Maiden Voyages I’m not going to lie, when I first saw the starting prices for the Disney Believe Maiden Voyage, I thought...
- Full Details of 2026 Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort Including Showtimes, Passholder Button, and Hotel Deals Universal Orlando Resort announced the full details of their 2026 holiday offerings, including decorations at Epic Universe, entertainment showtimes, Green & Red Coconut Club, and more. Universal Orlando Resort Holidays The holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort officially runs from November 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027....
- Former T2-3D Host Unveils JAWS, Back to the Future, and More McDonald’s Toys for Universal Studios Japan 25th The actress who formerly played Reika Ayanokōji, the live-action pre-show guide for the T2-3D: Battle Across Time ride, has unveiled the new Universal Studios Japan-themed McDonald’s Happy Meal toys for the park’s 25th anniversary. Universal Studios Japan McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys In a video posted on McDonald’s...
- Disney World Just Raised Prices AGAIN, But This One Trick Saves Us Hundreds Your Disney World vacation just got a lot more expensive, but we have a hidden tip for you to still save money! Magic Kingdom Every fall, like clockwork, Disney World rolls out its annual round of price increases. And every year, we tell ourselves we’re prepared...
- Reservations Are Open (and Selling Out) for the Disney Believe Cruise Ship It’s no secret that we absolutely LOVE taking a trip on Disney Cruise Line. The food, theming, entertainment, specialty experiences, and so much more all create the most special Disney magic that just can’t be replicated anywhere else, even in the parks. ©Disney...
- Vibrant Purple Restores Opening Day Lightning Strike Scarring for Tower of Terror Saturated purple paint now streaks across the upper facade of Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing back one of the attraction’s opening day details. The color is part of the hotel’s 1939 lightning scar, and crews are restoring it as part of the exterior refresh. Over the...
- Vibrant Purple Restores Opening Day Lightning Strike Scarring for Tower of Terror Saturated purple paint now streaks across the upper facade of Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing back one of the attraction’s opening day details. The color is part of the hotel’s 1939 lightning scar, and crews are restoring it as part of the exterior refresh. Over the...
- Retro 85th Anniversary Dumbo Ears, Shirts, and More Just Released Online Now, this may be hard to believe, but the classic Disney film Dumbo came out 85 years ago! Dumbo the Flying Elephant To celebrate this beloved film and fan-favorite character, Disney just released a Vintage 85th Anniversary Dumbo Collection online. DISCLOSURE: This...
- You Need Exclusive Access to Buy Disney’s New Muppets Christmas Carol Loungefly “No cheeses for us meeces?” Well, actually, MANY cheeses for us meeces! ©Disney If you recognize that quote, you’re a real one, and you may or may not be totally obsessed with The Muppets Christmas Carol like we are. It’s a holiday staple in our house...
- Confirmed: ‘James Bond’ Reboot Announces Official New Title James Bond is heading into another busy chapter, with the legendary spy set to appear in a growing number of projects beyond the big screen. The next cinematic outing remains without a confirmed lead actor, but a newly announced comic book series has given 007 fans another title to...
- Why We Say This Is the 2nd Best Place to Meet Santa in Disney World Christmas at Disney World comes with plenty of decisions. Which holiday snacks are worth your money? Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party worth the ticket price? And, perhaps most importantly, where are you supposed to meet SANTA?
- REMINDER: Disney's Hollywood Studios Closing Early on October 20 Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close early on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 for a private event. Hollywood Studios Closing Early We first reported on the early closure in August. The park will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with early entry for Walt Disney World hotel...
- Disney Cruise Line Opens Disney Believe Bookings to All Guests After Maiden Voyage Sells Out Bookings for Disney Cruise Line’s new Disney Believe, setting sail next December, are now open to all guests. However, the maiden voyage is still sold out. Disney Believe Bookings Bookings opened to the general public on October 19 after a pre-sale period for Castaway Club members and...
- Ceiling Fan Falls in Stardust Racers Queue at Epic Universe, Possibly Hitting a Guest A ceiling fan in the queue for Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe fell, reportedly hitting a guest, on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Stardust Racers Ceiling Fan Falls Shane Mercier, a.k.a. Station Tested, shared a TikTok video of the fan on the ground. It was stuck in...
- Live-Action Ariel and Elena of Avalor Meet and Greets End at Disneyland Resort Ariel as she appears in the live-action The Little Mermaid and Elena of Avalor have stopped meeting at Disneyland Resort. Meet and Greet Removals at Disneyland Elena had been greeting guests outside Royal Hall for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, while live-action Ariel appeared near “it’s...
- Another November Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Sold Out, Tenth of the Season Another November 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party date has sold out. It’s the tenth date of the season to sell out so far. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is an after hours, hard-ticket holiday event at Magic Kingdom in November...
- Full List (with Prices) of 2026 Veterans Day Merchandise Collection at Walt Disney World As previously previewed and then revealed, Disney World has a Veterans Day merchandise collection to commemorate the upcoming holiday. Baseball Jersey – $79.99 This white baseball jersey has “Walt Disney World” and an image of Mickey’s face embroidered on the front in yellow, blue, and army green....
- Entrance Brickwork Begins, More Coaster Track Installed at Monstropolis in Disney's Hollywood Studios Crews are laying brick at the Monstropolis entrance and have installed more track for the door coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct captured these images from the sky above the park. Monstropolis Construction The land replaces Muppets Courtyard in the Grand Avenue section of the...
- Detailed Look at NEW Lakeshore Lodge Model at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has long previewed Imagineering’s next projects, and its newest display features Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. A detailed, fully lit model of the resort replaced the Tropical Americas display this past weekend, joined by concept art, sketches, and a sparrow maquette. We stopped by...
- ‘James Bond’ Reboot Reveals New Video, Confirms More Cast Members While audiences await news of the next actor to play James Bond in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film, the 007 franchise is already expanding across other media with novels, comic books, video games, and now an upcoming audio series.
- NEW Photos Show Progress on Disney’s Monstropolis Roller Coaster and Fountain RAWR! Monstropolis opens in Hollywood Studios in 2026, so I’m practicing my monster speech to fit right into the city. Don’t worry, I heard there will be translators too. I have dreamed of walking into the world of Monsters, Inc., and the time is...
- Disney Just Released a New Castle Loungewear Collection Picture this: you are planning your perfect Disney vacation, the flights are booked, the hotel is picked out, dining reservations are made. Everything appears to be figured out, UNTIL you realize: What am I going to wear? Cinderella...
- CONFIRMED: 12 Ride, Restaurant, and Hotel Closures Announced for Disney World in 2027 We’re less than three months away from 2027 (someone PLEASE slow down time), which means it’s time to start talking about planning your Disney World vacations for next year — I know, I can’t believe it either. Magic Kingdom at Disney World You’re going to need...
- Disney Reveals Full 2026 Veterans Day Merchandise Collection, Where to Shop Disney’s 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection is now available at select locations across Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort while supplies last. The lineup includes a T-shirt, Spirit Jersey, mug, and baseball cap featuring Mickey Mouse and patriotic designs inspired by every branch of the U.S. military. Guests at...
- We Look Forward to These MAJOR Magic Kingdom Changes Every Year Is it really a trip to Disney World without going to Magic Kingdom? For me, no! I have to see the castle and walk down Main Street, U.S.A., but a few other team members think Animal Kingdom is enough. But have you had an ice cream bar...
- First Look at This Year's Veterans Day Merchandise Collection at Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resort Featuring Mickey Mouse and patriotic designs inspired by all branches of the U.S. military, the new Veterans Day collection includes a T-shirt, spirit jersey, mug, and baseball cap. A special commemorative pin will also be available at Walt Disney World Resort. Veterans Day Merchandise Collection Each item...
- 'Beauty and the Beast' Sweatshirt Now Available at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World has released a new sweatshirt that features icons from Disney’s 1991 film, Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast Sweatshirt – $59.99 This pullover sweatshirt for adults features four embroidered icons on the front, inspired by Beauty and the Beast. In a row,...
- New Clue dining experience changes the mystery each performance This fall, Charlotte becomes the first city in the world to host Clue: Murder on the Menu, a live, ticketed, immersive murder-mystery dining experience based on the beloved Hasbro board game. The post New Clue dining experience changes the mystery each performance...
- Disney World’s Best Breakfast Is In Least Likely Location If you gave me 100 guesses, I would not have correctly chosen the home to Walt Disney World’s new best breakfast prior to eating there. I probably would’ve picked Ale & Compass, Topolino’s Terrace, Trattoria al Forno, Grand Floridian Cafe, Boma, and a few other fan favorites multiple times before...
- Disney Believe Bookings Open to General Public Following Maiden Voyage Sellout Disney Believe inaugural season bookings are now open to the general public. The ship’s itineraries went on sale at 8:00am this morning, and 28 of the 29 inaugural sailings from Fort Lauderdale are available to book. Only the December 18th, 2027 maiden voyage is sold out, after it filled...
- How to Join the Virtual Queue for 2026 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Merchandise Here's how to join the October 22 virtual queue for 2026 Wine and Dine Half Marathon merchandise in the My Disney Experience app, with 7 AM and 1 PM windows.
- Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours for the First Week of November Walt Disney World extends park hours for the first week of November 2026, with Magic Kingdom open until 11 PM on November 7 and later closings at Animal Kingdom.
- First Bricks Laid at the Monstropolis Entrance in Hollywood Studios New aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct show concrete and brickwork spreading across Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Crews are building an octagonal fountain in the land’s entrance plaza, across from the Glob Theater, and the first bricks are now in place at...
- Unwanted Visitor: Disneyland Resort Guest Reports Bedbug Incident in Hotel Room When families shell out top-tier prices to stay at a flagship Disney resort, they expect a pristine, magical environment where every detail is meticulously managed. From crisp luxury linens to spotless carpets, paying anywhere from $500 to over $2,000 a night is supposed to buy peace...
- Disney World’s Tower of Terror Could Be Getting New or Expanded Twilight Zone ‘Episode’ It looks like Walt Disney World might be pulling a page from its ‘singles and doubles’ playbook to get fans excited about the 2027 slate and draw them to the parks. This was especially fruitful at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which featured Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, Millennium Falcon:...
- Disney Tried to Bury ‘Song of the South’ Forever. The Internet Had Other Plans. For decades, The Walt Disney Company has gone to extraordinary lengths to erase one of the most controversial entries in its corporate history. Released in 1946, Song of the South gave the world the Oscar-winning song “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” and introduced audiences to Br’er Rabbit. Yet today, the...
- Disney Vacation Club Direct Sales Continue Upward Trend in September 2026 ll three Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World being actively marketed beat their 12-month average monthly sales figures, resulting in September 2026 recording the best month for DVC point sales in well over a year. ...
- Disney Springs Watercraft Service Faces Additional Closure The boat route which transports guests between Disney Springs and Disney's Old Key West Resort is unavailable for the rest of October 2026. ...
- Website Launches for Basin on the BoardWalk The new bath outlet coming to Disney's BoardWalk now has a presence on the Walt Disney World website.
- 'Bluey' Loungefly Backpack, Wallet, Mystery Pins, and More Now Available Online Loungefly has released new backpacks, wallets, mystery bag charms, and mystery pins themed to characters from the popular show, Bluey. Bluey’s Backyard Light-Up Mini Backpack – $90 This mini backpack depicts Bandit, Chilli, Bluey, and Bingo playing underneath a large tree in their backyard. Some of the...
- The Best and Worst Room Locations at Disney’s Pop Century Resort If you’re planning to stay at Disney’s Pop Century, you might wonder whether it’s worth requesting a specific room location. After staying in every section... The post The Best and Worst Room Locations at Disney’s Pop Century Resort appeared first on
- This Week in Disney History (October 18 – 24) October 18, 2019: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is released in theaters. October 19, 1989: Body Wars opens at Epcot. October 20, 1997: Bear in the Big Blue House premieres on Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney. October 21, 2014: Fantasia: Music Evolved is released on XBOX 360 and XBOX One. October 22,...
- New Cars 20th Anniversary Toy Cars Arrive at Disneyland Resort New Cars toy cars celebrating the 20th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Cars have arrived at in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Cars 20th Anniversary Toy Cars – $9.99 (Each) The collection features several familiar racers from the animated film franchise, with each vehicle packaged on anniversary-themed...
- Ropes Removed From Italy Pavilion Pillar After Apparent Paint Touch-Up at EPCOT Protective ropes have been removed from around a pillar near the entrance to EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion, revealing an apparent paint touch-up but few other visible changes to its worn base. Italy Pavilion Pillar Base Last week, black stanchions and retractable belts surrounded the pillar and its polygonal...
- D23 Member-Exclusive 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Pins Now Available Online Disney Store has released new limited-edition Halloween pins themed to the antagonists of The Nightmare Before Christmas. These pins are available for D23 Gold and D23 General Members only, with a purchase limit of two pins per guest, while supplies last. Both pins come on a colorful...
- Minky Couture Blankets Releasing Disney Collection Next Year Minky Mickey blankets are coming next year with the latest announcement by the founder of Minky Couture Blankets. Disney x Minky Couture Blankets Minky Couture is a family-started blanket company based in Ogden, Utah. Known for their ultra-soft minky fabric, the company sells blankets mostly sewn by...
- Orbitkey Brings Spectacularly Silly, Willy-Nilly Products to Life for Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Orbitkey is releasing a brand new collection of highly limited Winnie the Pooh products, celebrating 100 years of the Hundred Acre Woods. Winnie the Pooh is celebrating an entire century of heartwarming, silly, willy-nilly old memories. For fans of the adorable bear and his pals in the Hundred Acre Woods,...
- Terrible AI-generated Disney guidebooks on Amazon, Part 2 A couple weeks ago I did a blog post on terrible AI-generated Disney guidebooks I’d found on Amazon. Last week...
- Magic Kingdom Adds New Menu Items at Be Our Guest, The Plaza Restaurant, and Tony’s Town Square New Menu Items Arrive at Be Our Guest and The Plaza Restaurant and Tony’s Town Square at Magic Kingdom There’s something new cooking at Magic Kingdom! Three popular table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World have added new dishes to their menus, giving guests even more dining options during their next...
- Opening Night Finally Sells Out for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Opening Night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Sells Out at Magic Kingdom The holiday season hasn’t even started at Walt Disney World, but tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are already disappearing! Opening night on November 8 has officially sold out, becoming the ninth date to sell...
- VIDEO: Detailed Look at Software Disney Used to Create Olaf Animatronic and More Robots Disney Research Hub shared a video and paper about Kamino, the simulation software they used to program the walking, talking Olaf animatronic and other Disney Parks robots. Disney’s Kamino Software Apparently named after the Star Wars planet dedicated to cloning, Kamino is a “GPU-accelerated physics solver designed...
- Will Disneyland Move the Matterhorn for Tomorrowland’s Reimagining? Why We’re Skeptical of Rumors Rumors are swirling that the Matterhorn Bobsleds will be relocated and rebuilt or removed entirely as part of the comprehensive reimagining of Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This post shares our commentary about the likelihood of that happening, along with everything we know about the overhaul. Let’s start with the bigger-picture Tomorrowland...
- Magic Kingdom 1-Day Itinerary Our Magic Kingdom Itinerary is a touring plan showcasing what attractions, shows, and dining we’d do in our ideal day at the park. This itinerary is an efficient way to experience all of, what we consider, the Magic Kingdom essentials. While other touring plans are more focused...
- Are Changes Coming to Tower of Terror? Original Voice Actor Visits Imagineering Mark Silverman, the voice of Rod Serling at Tower of Terror, hinted at new Disney work after visiting Walt Disney Imagineering last week. When asked on his post about the visit whether fans would hear something new, Silverman answered, “well… could be.” That answer could point to show changes...
- New Tower of Terror Pressed Penny Machine Features Mickey and Friends in Frightful Scenes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests can collect eight new souvenirs from the fifth dimension with a new pressed penny machine at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tower of Terror Pressed Pennies The machine features a dark wood cabinet that coordinates with the surrounding paneling. A touchscreen...
- Full Guide to Frozen Fest 2026 Merchandise Through the month of October, Disney is celebrating Frozen Fest, inviting fans to celebrate the magic of Arendelle with new merchandise and toys. Trending Frozen-Inspired Toys Mini Brands Mini Snow Globe Disney Capsule Series 1 (2 Pack) by ZURU – $19.99 Design, assemble, and decorate your very...
- Footprints Removed From Muppets Photo Op at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney has removed a uniquely quirky element of an Electric Mayhem photo op at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Electric Mayhem Photo Op Footprints Removed During our latest visit to Rock Around the Shop, we noticed the four sets of footprints previously positioned beneath the colorful Muppets mural were...
- Disney x Bobby Kim 'Baddies' Apparel Collection Now Available Online Disney and Bobby Kim have released the second collection in their collaboration. Titled “Baddies,” the collection is themed to various Disney Villains. The first collection, “Classics,” came out a couple of months ago. The eight-shirt “Baddies” collection is created by Bobby Kim, VP, Global Creative Director for...
- Disney World Expands Operating Schedule Ahead of Major November Holiday Rush As Walt Disney World prepares for the massive annual transition from autumn pumpkins to holiday garlands, resort officials have officially updated theme park schedules to accommodate rising attendance projections. Operating hours have been extended across Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood...
- We’re FREAKING OUT Over These New Disney PhotoPass Spots One of the best ways to commemorate your Disney World trip is by taking pictures you’ll cherish forever. Luckily for you, Disney has professional photographers all around the parks, resorts, and even Disney Springs to capture your magical moments.
- 15 Disney Loungeflys with the Best Reviews on BoxLunch Disney fans struggle to walk past a Loungefly display without stopping. These little backpacks have become collectibles, fashion statements, and, occasionally, the reason we’re explaining another purchase to our bank accounts. Loungeflys! And if you’re looking for your next Loungefly obsession, BoxLunch has...
- New 'Hexed' Photo Op Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios A previously blank wall inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received a magical makeover with a new photo opportunity inspired by Hexed. Hexed Photo Op The backdrop features three pointed arches framed by stylized brown tree trunks that stretch toward the ceiling....
- Mickey, Minnie, and Cinderella Castle Sparkle in New Swarovski Disney Jewelry at EPCOT New Disney jewelry has arrived at EPCOT, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings featuring Mickey, Minnie, and Cinderella Castle. The selection includes pieces made with Swarovski crystals, along with Disney Parks icon jewelry featuring cubic zirconia stones. Jewelry Featuring Swarovski Crystals Cinderella Castle Bracelet – $44.99 The Cinderella...
- Breeze Airlines Adds NEW Non-Stop Flight to Orlando Airport You can’t visit Disney World without traveling there first, which can often mean starting your magical vacation by arriving at the Orlando International Airport. ©Breeze Airways Although MCO is so large and serves many people traveling to and from Disney,...
- WYNTK: "Moana" Splashes Onto Disney+, Palo Menu Changes, Hulu's "Phony" Debuts, and More This Week in the World of Disney Moana comes home to Disney+, a controversial change is coming to Palo, and Hulu debuts their new series Phony. Here are just some things to keep your eyes on in the coming week. Be sure to check back here at Laughing Place as we will have reviews, recaps, and coverage...
- EPCOT Has a NEW Baby Animal You NEED To See Adorable breaking news just dropped at Disney World: we are talking about a brand-new manatee that has just arrived in EPCOT! Calfuccino! Calfuccino just made her EPCOT debut, and we are going to tell you everything we learned about the...
- Lightning Strike Scarring Takes Shape During Tower of Terror Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tower of Terror’s latest refurbishment work at Hollywood Studios harkens back to the Hollywood Tower Hotel’s fateful lightning strike, with new thematic detailing now visible through the scaffolding. Tower of Terror Refurbishment The lightning strike detail stretches diagonally across the pink façade, with portions visible between the...
- Bring Home Your Smugglers Run Cargo With a New Light-Up Coaxium Canister at Disney's Hollywood Studios You won’t need to pull off a heist to get your hands on coaxium thanks to a new light-up canister now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Light-Up Coaxium Canister – $79.99 Coaxium is a rare, powerful substance used to fuel hyperspace travel in the Star Wars galaxy....
- USA Gymnastics Men's Team Performs 'Camp Rock' March for 2026 World Championships Intro USA Gymnastics Men’s Team brought serious Disney Channel energy when they arrived onstage at the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. USA Gymnastics ‘Camp Rock’ Marches Into World Championships For their official introduction at the World Championships, Team USA Gymnastics’ Men’s Team opted to...
- Teeth, Scales, and Weathered Paintwork Add Monstrous Details to Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios More monster-inspired trim and weathered paintwork are bringing the buildings of Monstropolis to life as construction continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Monstropolis Construction Update Our latest look at the former Muppets Courtyard reveals additional decorative touches across the façades, with painting currently concentrated around the restroom building...
- You Can Save Up to 60% on These Disney Essentials If You Get to Amazon Fast The clock is ticking — these Amazon deals won’t last forever! ©Amazon We keep up with ALL the latest Disney deals on Amazon, and there are some BIG-TIME savings to be had right now! From toys to suitcases to...
- REVIEW: We Spent $32 To Crack Open a Chocolate Skull in Disney Springs, and We’d Do It Again! If there is one thing you can always count on at Disney World, it is that there will be new food to try every time you visit. New snacks and treats drop all the time at Disney World, and we make sure to review them all.
- Say Goodbye to MagicBands: Disney World Surveys Guests on Radical New Entry System For more than a decade, tapping a colorful MagicBand against a glowing Mickey touchpoint and placing a index finger on a biometric reader has been the iconic opening ritual for millions of Walt Disney World vacationers. That familiar “Tap to Enter” moment has...
- 9 Mistakes That Scream “First Timer” in Disney World, According To Our Reporters Every single Disney World veteran was a first-timer once, so we all know the common mistakes of a rookie in the parks. First Visit Celebration Buttons We’ve all stood at the tapstiles fumbling with a phone, stopped dead in the middle of Main...
- First Holiday Decorations Debut at World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris Christmas has arrived in Arendelle as the first signs of holiday decorations have appeared in World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World. World of Frozen Holiday Show Stage Installed Instagram account DLP.works shared the first signs of Christmas in World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World, as...
- Attraction Alphabet Mystery Pin Pack Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney attractions get an alphabetical makeover in an Attraction Alphabet mystery pin pouch available at Walt Disney World. Attraction Alphabet Mystery Pin Pouch – $49.99 The collection features 26 letter-shaped pin designs inspired by Disney attractions. Each incorporates characters, ride vehicles, architectural elements, or other details into...
- One Disney World Park Has 40% Off Select Merchandise Right NOW Wait! You can get 40% off select Halloween merch right NOW in Animal Kingdom? This sounds too good to be true, but sure enough, on our last visit we found HUGE spooky season discounts. 40% Off Disney Halloween Merch So, now might be...
Disney News
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Disney Debuts 2026 Veterans Day Merchandise Collection Across Domestic Resorts
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have officially debuted the 2026 Veterans Day merchandise collection. According to Disney, each item in the new line was thoughtfully designed to celebrate military… -
Banana Ball Open Returning to ESPN Wide World of Sports in 2027
Banana Ball is returning to Walt Disney World for its second consecutive year, bringing the Banana Ball Open to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from April 15 to… -
EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Now Available for 2026 Booking
Reservations for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are officially open. The holiday tradition takes place during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, running from November 27 through… -
Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Introduces Reservations and Passholder Offer
Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering reservations for the first time, giving guests a way to plan their visits to the popular Discovery Island location. Booking for the… -
Walt Disney World Raises Lightning Lane Single Pass Prices to Record Highs
Walt Disney World is raising prices for Lightning Lane Single Pass options at four popular attractions, setting new record highs effective Sunday, November 1, 2026. The adjustments increase maximum prices…
Theme Park News & Rumors
- After 37 Years, Disney World Confirms Replacements for Hollywood Studios Icon Walt Disney World is making another round of changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and this time, one...
- Disney World’s New Villains Land Revealed in Major New Aerial Photo This summer, Walt Disney World finally gave guests a much clearer picture of what awaits beyond Magic...
- Major Walt Disney World Transportation Alert: Magic Kingdom Boat Service Suspended at Select Times This Week For millions of visitors who flock to Walt Disney World each year, part of the quintessential resort...
- What Does a Disney Food Blog Reporter Actually Do Anyway? Ever wondered what being a reporter for DisneyFoodBlog is really like? We're bringing you behind the scenes with us!
- Everyone and Their Mother (Literally) Is Freaking Out Over This Disney World Churro News This response is how everyone is feeling about the recent Disney World churro news.
- I’m Leaving the Disney World Bubble for a NEW Sauce Restaurant, and I Regret Nothing A new restaurant opened right by Disney World!
- REVIEW: $22 For a Cake Slice? We’re Eating This $3 Cake in EPCOT Instead We tried a NEW Epcot treat and we are bringing you our FULL review!
- Gertie Gets a Fresh Paint Job as Echo Lake Refurb Winds Down at Disney's Hollywood Studios Gertie the Dinosaur has been repainted and the S.S. Down the Hatch scaffolding...
- Walt Disney World Fall Weather Arrives: Low 60s Overnight, Upper 70s Through the Week Fall temperatures have arrived at Walt Disney World, with overnight lows in the...
- After 8 Years, Disney Confirms Toy Story Land Removals at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World continues to make changes across its theme parks, and even some of its newer...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Photos: It's Kunu Time! Official RSVLTS Pop-Up Shop Opens Doors at Disney Springs Today is the long-awaited day for many a Disney fan who loves the...
- Photos: Four New Buzz Lightyear: Space Ranger Medallions Available at Magic Kingdom Toy Story fans visiting the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World...
- New Construction Permit Filed for Harryhausen's Restaurant in Monstropolis Disney Files New Construction Permit for Harryhausen's Restaurant in Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios...
- Earl of Sandwich Getting New Signage at Disney Springs but the Inside Is Showing Its Age Earl of Sandwich at Disney Springs to Receive Signage Update Earl of Sandwich...
- Disney's New Tech Could Finally Erase Crowds from Your Park Photos This could be the type of Disney magic we have been begging for!...
- PHOTOS: Monstropolis Continues to Come Together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you’ve been following along here at MickeyBlog, you know that we’ve been closely tracking the development...
- Celebrate 5 Years of ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ With These Behind-the-Scenes Photos Even as fans continue to hope for a full revival of The Muppet Show, 2026 has already...
- PHOTOS: Tropical Americas Takes Shape as New Construction Details Emerge Big changes are happening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Construction continues on the highly anticipated Tropical Americas expansion, and our latest...
- New Construction Permit Filed for Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Permit Filed: Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Walt Disney World has...
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool Drained for Annual Refurbishment in New Aerial Photos Aerial Photos Reveal Drained Wave Pool and Refurbishment Work at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Full Details of 2026 Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort Including Showtimes, Passholder Button, and Hotel Deals Universal Orlando Resort announced the full details of their 2026 holiday offerings, including decorations at Epic Universe,...
- Former T2-3D Host Unveils JAWS, Back to the Future, and More McDonald’s Toys for Universal Studios Japan 25th The actress who formerly played Reika Ayanokōji, the live-action pre-show guide for the T2-3D: Battle Across Time...
- Ceiling Fan Falls in Stardust Racers Queue at Epic Universe, Possibly Hitting a Guest A ceiling fan in the queue for Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe fell, reportedly hitting a...
- Bring Home Your Smugglers Run Cargo With a New Light-Up Coaxium Canister at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Today's Daily Recap for 10/18/2026 Mickey, Minnie, and Cinderella Castle sparkle in new Swarovski Disney jewelry at EPCOT, lightning strike scarring takes...
- Full List of Merchandise Available at RSVLTS Pop-Up in Disney Springs in Today's Daily Recap for 10/17/2026 New animated shadow effect of Remy and friends debuts in Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure queue at EPCOT, virtual...
- Daughter Films Mom Being Removed From Disney California Adventure for Jumping Out of Ride in Today's Daily Recap for 10/16/2026 Full 2027 Banana Ball tour schedule released featuring tournament at Walt Disney World, Indiana Jones Adventure reopening...
- Fast & Furious Supercharged and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster on Latest Theme Park Injuries Report Florida’s quarterly theme park injury report includes a handful of incidents at Walt Disney World and Universal...
- Universal Orlando Hotel Bars Share Halloween Overlays & Menus, Featuring Universal Monsters Lounge Universal Orlando Resort shared a look at the Halloween overlays of their hotel bars and lobbies, including...
- Frozen Ever After Scheduled to Close for Refurbishment at Disneyland Paris - In Today's Daily Recap for 10/15/2026 Frozen Ever After, a musical boat ride attraction inspired by Frozen, will close for refurbishment in September...
- Walt Disney World Files Permit for Test Track at EPCOT - In Today's Daily Recap for 10/14/2026 Walt Disney World filed a construction permit for electrical work at Test Track in EPCOT. The Oriental...