Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- Southwest Airlines Expands Florida Routes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown in Today’s Daily Recap for 5/10/2026
Brightline may be chugging towards bankruptcy, Hondo Ohnaka steals the Millennium Falcon in first look at updated preshow on Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Breeze Airways and Avianca Airlines expanding direct flights to Orlando International Airport — all this and more in today’s daily... - New Marvel Pin Releases for 2026 at Disney Parks
New Marvel Pin Releases for 2026 at Disney Parks New Marvel pins just released at Disney Parks! These character pins are open edition and were spotted in April 2026 at Walt Disney World. Available at Disneyland as well. Will... - Ranking the Table-Service Restaurants We’ve Eaten At – Walt Disney World One of our favorite series we’ve done on Wandering in Disney is ranking the table-service and counter-service restaurants at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This post heads to the east coast, ranking Disney World’s table-service restaurants. This list does include signature restaurants (2-credits on the dining plan)....
- Our Favorite Restaurants in Epcot There are many choices when it comes to a theme park day – what to ride first, which shows to watch, when to get there and when to leave! Once it comes time to eat, sorting through all of the options can be a bit overwhelming. Well,...
- Disney Store’s Return to USA Underway in Pittsburgh The first location of Disney Store Limited Time is under construction at Ross Park Mall, just north of Pittsburgh. Memorial Day weekend has been announced for the grand unveiling, May [...]
- Seven Moana Books Coming June 2 It’s been a year and a half since Moana 2, and it’s clear that Moana’s popularity isn’t waning. Random House and its various labels including a Little Golden Book are [...]
- Ride Relaunch Leads to Little Golden Books Title It’s been only a week since Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened from a full track replacement and updated show scenes, a process taking 16 months. Now, the “wildest ride in [...]
- MarvelBlog News for May 10th, 2026 This week: Marvel takes a burden off Peter Parker’s shoulders. Also, Daredevil takes a victory lap, Jon Bernthal takes over Disney+, and more. We’ve got a fun week for MarvelBlog News. The Russos Speak... The post MarvelBlog News for May 10th, 2026...
- Duffy and Friends Denim Collection Arrives to Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland has released a new denim collection of plushes of Duffy and all his pals. They’re all sporting their own variation of the denim look. Duffy and Friends Denim Collection All seven of the beloved, cuddly characters are wearing the new denim looks. Duffy, for...
- (Review) PokéPark Kanto: I went inside the world’s first permanent outdoor Pokémon park Walking through PokéPark Kanto felt like stepping directly into the world of Pokémon. From hidden characters scattered throughout Pokémon Forest to themed food, live shows, exclusive merchandise, and playful details around every corner, the new attraction inside Yomiuriland captures the excitement of beginning a Pokémon journey in...
- Bats Day at Disneyland 2027 Date Announced The team behind Bats Day weekend at Disneyland Resort has announced the 2027 date(s) for the goth park takeover. Bats Day Date 2027 May brings Bats Day to Disneyland Park. Next year, this Goth-centric event is May 1 and 2, 2027. This event began in 1999 and...
- The Real Disney Magic? Moms. From rope drop warriors to late-night parade pros, Disney moms truly do it all. Whether they’re booking Lightning Lanes at 6 a.m., carrying backpacks full of snacks “just in case,” or somehow still smiling after walking 25,000 steps through the parks, moms are often the real magic behind every Disney...
- Peter Pan Oval Disney Pins by ArtLand Peter Pan Oval Disney Pins by ArtLand Here is a look at the new Disney Peter Pan oval pins by ArtLand! This series of pins are designed by Guy Vasilovich and feature characters from Disney’s Peter Pan, topped with...
- Special Mother’s Day Charm Buttons Given Out at Disneyland Resort If you’re treating mom to a day at Disneyland for Mother’s Day, stop by Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel for a special charm-embellished button. Mother’s Day Button at Disneyland Hotel Our reporter received this complimentary button from a Cast Member at Goofy’s Kitchen during brunchtime hours...
- PHOTOS: Remodeled Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopens as Yachtsman Steakhouse Closes Crew’s Cup Lounge has wrapped up its month-plus refurbishment and is now open once more after a slight remodeling project. Next door, Yachtsman Steakhouse is now closed for a long scheduled refurbishment. Crew’s Cup Lounge is an adjoining establishment to Yachtsman’s Steakhouse, even though it is also...
- Disney Artist Eric Tan Doing Signings at Disneyland Resort Next Weekend Disney artist Eric Tan will be doing art signings at Disneyana at Disneyland Park next weekend, May 16 and 17. Eric Tan Signing Event Tan announced on Instagram a few days ago that he will be at Disneyland with the second release of his attraction prints (seen...
- Big Thunder Mountain Finally Reopened…And WASN’T Magic Kingdom’s Busiest Ride This Week How Disney World's wait times fared last week.
- Frontierland’s “Spoiler” Era Ends: Disney Blocks Piston Peak Views From Big Thunder After Only 7 Days If you managed to snag a Lightning Lane for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad between May 3 and May 9, you didn’t just get a ride on the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness”—you got a front-row seat to the most exclusive construction tour in Walt Disney World history. ...
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Touring Plan for Adults with Small Children Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets go on sale for everyone on May 12th, so it’s time to start planning! If...
- Universal Horror Unleashed Las Vegas Announces NEW Limited-Time Summer Event Universal has a new summer film festival featuring themed dinner!
- Everything That Will Be CLOSED at Disney World Next Week Big Thunder Mountain FINALLY reopened in Disney World this week, but we lost TWO stores in Disney Springs just days later.
- This Popular Disney World Lounge Has Reopened EARLY! This popular Disney World lounge has just reopened weeks EARLY!
- Are You Really a Disney Adult If You Don’t Have These 9 Things in Your Park Bag? You need these for your Disney World park bag!
- REVIEW: We Don’t Normally Tell You To Order A Disney Hot Dog, But This Time, It’s Different This hot dog just blew our mind.
- REVIEW: We Tried a $8 Churro in Disney World, and It Was…Something Is this new churro in Disney Springs worth the cost? We tried it out!
- Panels Added to Massive Construction Walls, Views Blocked from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Earlier today, we made our way out to Magic Kingdom to hop aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to see what has changed since the ride reopened a week ago. The biggest change that we noticed was that Disney appears to have completed the installation of panels on massive walls meant...
- Muppets Poster and License Plate Added to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets MUPP3TS License Plate and New Poster Added to Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Disney is continuing to crank up the chaos and color outside Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the latest updates bring even more electric mayhem to the attraction’s refreshed...
- Shiny New Chrome Plating Arrives at the Animation Marquee in Hollywood Studios Shiny New Chrome Plating Arrives at The Magic of Disney Animation Marquee in Hollywood Studios The glow-up continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as fresh new details have appeared on the reimagined entrance to The Magic of Disney Animation. New photos from bioreconstruct on X show shiny chrome-style metal paneling now...
- Aerial Photos Show Muppet Vision 3D Facade Being Stripped for Monstropolis Transformation Aerial Photos Show Muppet*Vision 3D Facade Being Stripped for Globe Theater Transformation The monsters are moving in fast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New aerial photos from bioreconstruct on X reveal major visible progress on the transformation of the former Muppets Courtyard area into the upcoming Monstropolis land, including dramatic changes...
- New Aerial Photos Show Tropical Americas Construction Rising at Animal Kingdom New Aerial Photos Show Tropical Americas Construction Rising at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Walt Disney World is picking up serious momentum, and new aerial photos from bioreconstruct on X give us one of the clearest looks yet at several...
- 8 Minnie Mouse Must-Haves on Sale at Amazon Right Now! We've got some HOT deals on Minnie Mouse souvenirs!
- This NEW Universal Patent Could CHANGE EVERYTHING This new Universal ride patent could hint at a NEW type of ride technology!
- Get a Whole New Perspective of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Entrance Plaza Aerial photographer bioreconstruct took a magic carpet ride over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets to check out the entrance from the air. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Giant Guitar Aerial The walls around the iconic giant guitar finally came down last week, giving us our first...
- AllEars TV: What You Need to Know Before You Go to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Disney's Blizzard Beach water park is home to one of the fastest water slides in the WORLD…but is it worth skipping a park day for? Let’s talk about it!
- This Is One of The BEST Times to Visit Disney World For Low Wait Times It's the calm before the storm in Disney World, and you can BET we're taking it all in!
- We Tried 5 Viral Travel Essentials… 1 Was a Total Game Changer These 5 travel gadgets will make your next vacation 10x easier!
- Arrgh, Me Mateys: Disney Cruise Line Gets New Pirate Night Menu Listen up, me hearties, Disney Cruise Line has updated their specialty Pirate Night menu. This arrrrrguably exclusive menu is specialized for a Pirates of the Caribbean theming. Pirate Night Menu This menu now includes: Notably, the specialty cocktails appear not to be listed at the top of...
- Buildings Stripped to Studs in Former Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios New aerial photos from bioreconstruct show that the buildings in Muppets Courtyard have been completely stripped to studs in preparation for their Monstropolis retheming. Muppets Courtyard Buildings Stripped In our last update from the ground, we could see that the currently faceless building facades around the former...
- Southwest Airlines Expands Florida Routes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown Southwest Airlines is significantly expanding its Florida network after the abrupt closure of Spirit Airlines left major gaps in service across the state. Southwest Expands Service at Orlando International Airport Just days after Spirit Airlines officially ceased operations on May 2, Southwest announced dozens of new and...
- Hondo Ohnaka Steals the Millennium Falcon in First Look at Updated Preshow on Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A first look at the preshow for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run reveals another comic plot twist unrelated to the central pair. First Look at Updated Smugglers Run Preshow Instagram user writing.rides shared a Reel of the updated preshow, filmed at...
- YouTuber Ryan Trahan Kicks Off New Series with Four Parks in One Day Attempt at Walt Disney World A popular YouTuber has ventured to Walt Disney World to kick off a new series on his channel, attempting four parks in a single day with a bit of content that might seem controversial amongst WDW's biggest fans.What’s Happening: A new vlog has arrived from popular YouTube user, Ryan Trahan,...
- Contemporary Resort's California Grill Raising Child Dining Prices Early Next Month California Grill, one of Walt Disney World’s most premium dining experiences, will see a price increase to their pre-fix menu next month.What’s Happening:One of the best places to enjoy Magic Kingdom’s fireworks spectaculars and an incredible me is at the top of the Contemporary Resort!California Grill opened in 1995, replacing...
- Magic in the Classroom: Disney Gifts Teachers Theme Park Tickets and Invests $1.3 Million in Education As we reach the end of another school year, Walt Disney World is looking forward to Cool Kids' Summer by surprising educators with complimentary Disney theme park tickets and investing $1.3 million in education.What's Happening:As the school year winds down, Walt Disney World is celebrating Central Florida students and educators...
- Latest Tropical Americas Aerial Photos Show DinoLand, U.S.A. Façade Transformations Taking Shape in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Aerial photographer bioreconstruct‘s latest shots of the Tropical Americas land construction show the façades of DinoLand, U.S.A.’s structures undergoing reimagining. He also provided side-by-side comparisons of some of his shots with the original concept model, so we can visualize what’s literally taking shape. Tropical Americas Progress in...
- You Can Grab $71 Disneyland Tickets For This Special Event A new event and ticket deal has been announced for Disneyland.
- Adventures By Disney Announces 2 NEW Itineraries for 2027 There are new Adventures By Disney itineraries, and you need to see them!
- For Nearly $3,000 YOU Can Have Your Own Grogu Robot (…Sorta) We cannot BELIEVE you can have your own Grogu droid...but it'll cost you nearly $3,000.
- Where in the World #944 To all who come to this photo trivia game, welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details that Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! And now Challenge #943: And here’s the answer: It’s the Haunted Mansion! The first winner...
- Where to Find Refillable Beer in Disney World (Yes, It Exists!) You can cool down with discounted beer refills at one of Disney World's hottest spots...
- Construction of Mayan Temple & Casita Madrigal Now Vertical at Tropical Americas New photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct reveal that vertical construction has begun for two centerpiece structures within the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The vertical construction of the Mayan temple and Casita Madrigal mark major milestones for the new land, which is set to open...
- Indy, Encanto, and the End of DinoLand: New Aerials Reveal the Massive Scale of Animal Kingdom’s Pueblo Esperanza If you’ve visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently, you’ve likely noticed that the back-right corner of the park sounds less like the roar of a Carnotaurus and more like the rhythmic thrum of heavy machinery. As of May 10, 2026, the extinction event for DinoLand U.S.A. is...
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Character Stamp Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch The Nightmare Before Christmas Character Stamp Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new The Nightmare Before Christmas Character Stamp blind box pin set at BoxLunch! The price is $12.90...
- Cinderella Castle Repainting Project Continues Past Rumored End Date Good morning from Magic Kingdom, where the Cinderella Castle repainting project continues. Today was the day that many fans, us included, had circled on the calendar as the date where the project would conclude. The thought was that the return of the normal entertainment schedule signaled that the moat...
- 2 NEW Disney Loungeflys Dropped at BoxLunch A new Mater Loungefly collection just dropped online!
- A HUGE Annual Passholder Event Just Returned to Disney World The major summer savings are back again in 2026.
- Luke Skywalker vs. The Silent Majority: Why ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ is Facing a Massive Red State Revolt In the world of Star Wars, the balance of the Force is usually a struggle between light and dark. But in May 2026, the struggle is between the box office and the ballot box.
- QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About These HUGE Disney World Changes? Disney World is in the middle of one of its biggest transformation eras in decades, and it's only getting started. From brand-new lands to reimagined classics, do you actually know what's coming? Take the quiz and find out.
- Something NEW Has Just Arrived At The Orlando Airport! Something NEW has opened in Orlando International Airport, and it's PERFECT for families!
- 3 Life-Changing Announcements for Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Summer Some MAJOR changes are about to hit Disney's Hollywood Studios, and they're coming sooner than you'd think!
- BIG Update On The New Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Orlando! Major progress has been made on the new roller coaster coming to Universal Orlando!
- REVIEW: Everything $45 Gets You at This Popular Disney World Hotel Restaurant What does $45 actually get you at Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney World? We’re breaking down the bottomless dinner skillets, the best bites, the extras worth adding, and why this Wilderness Lodge meal may require stretchy pants and emotional preparation.
- Alcohol Ban Will Impact Castaway Cay & Lookout Cay for One Day in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/09/2026 Alcohol Ban Will Impact Castaway Cay & Lookout Cay for One Day, Projects Bubbles and Amazon Assigned to Former Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Locations, Demi Lovato Visits Walt Disney World With Husband Jordan Lutes, Jon Favreau Confirms ‘Oswald the Lucky Rabbit’ Series Releasing in 2027 on Disney+, Produced...
- Ranking the Counter-Service Restaurants We’ve Eaten At – Tokyo Disney Resort We’ve ranked the counter-service restaurants at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and now we move over to Tokyo Disney Resort. I’ve already listed a few favorite restaurants but this site is nothing if not thorough. With the wealth of Tokyo Disney Resort counter-service spots it was...
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Passholder Reservations Fully Booked for New Mandalorian Mission Debut Annual Passholder Reservations Sold Out for Hollywood Studios on Opening Day of New Mandalorian Smugglers Run Mission The Force is definitely strong with this one. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios are now completely booked for May 22, 2026, the debut day of the brand-new Mandalorian...
- Butter Yellow Sweatshirt, Shorts, and Ear Headband Arrive at Disneyland Resort A new matching Disneyland Resort apparel set has arrived at Disney California Adventure, featuring a soft pastel yellow color scheme and tonal embroidered Mickey artwork. There is also an ear headband to complete the look. Disneyland Resort Sweatshirt – $59.99 The oversized crewneck sweatshirt comes in a...
- Cheers! The Disney x Lolita Glassware Collection Has Arrived at Disney Store Disney has launched a new collaboration for decor and home goods, and guests can now decorate their tables with the Disney x Lolita Glassware Collection. This assortment is really a royal treat as it draws inspiration from Disney Princesses!(Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace...
- PHOTOS: Vintage Sponsored Restaurants at Disneyland Especially in its early days, Disneyland had several sponsors, especially for its restaurants. While we still see this a bit today, such as with things like DOLE Whip, it is less of an everyday occurrence at the park. So let’s take a look back at some of...
- Aerial Photos Reveal Structures Rising for Monsters Inc. Door Vault Coaster New aerial photos from Bioreconstruct show major progress at the Monsters Inc. Door Vault roller coaster construction site at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Steel structures are now rising, marking a significant milestone for the upcoming attraction. New...
- New Projects Reportedly Planned for Disney's BoardWalk Shopping District Two projects filed with the Central Florida Tourism Overight District suggest new tenants may be coming to vacant locations on Disney's BoardWalk.
- 40% Dining Discount, Free Ice Cream and Coffee Highlight 2026 Welcome Home Weeks Disney Vacation Club has revealed the tentative schedule for this year's Welcome Home Weeks, running from July 22 to August 26, 2026. ...
- Earlier Start for Welcome Home Weeks in 2026 The schedule has been announced for Disney Vacation Club's annual member celebration as it returns to a July start date.
- Yachtsman Steakhouse Closing This Weekend for Refurbishment as Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopens Yachtsman Steakhouse to Close for Refurbishment Yachtsman Steakhouse is scheduled to close for maintenance starting this Monday, immediately following the reopening of Crew’s Cup Lounge. The lounge, located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, is set to welcome guests again this weekend after completing a refurbishment lasting more than a month....
- Orlando Breaks All Time Tourism Record With 76.7 Million Visitors in 2025 Orlando Shatters Tourism Records with 76.7 Million Visitors in 2025 Setting a new tourism record, Orlando welcomed more visitors in 2025 than ever before, according to Visit Orlando data released on May 7, 2026. The region hosted 76.7 million guests last year, a 1.8% increase over 2024 and the highest...
- Enchanted Storybook Castle Four Seasons Pins at Shanghai Disneyland Enchanted Storybook Castle Four Seasons Pins at Shanghai Disneyland Here is a look at the new Enchanted Storybook Castle Four Seasons pin releases at Shanghai Disney Resort! They feature Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Released in April...
- Carry Your Beverages in Woody and Buzz Corkcicle Canteens at Walt Disney World Carry your hot and cold beverages in Buzz and Woody sport canteens from Corkcicle. They’re available from the Corkcicle retail shop in Disney Springs. Both canteens hold 20 oz/600 mL. Cold beverages stay cold for up to 25 hours, and hot beverages stay hot for up to...
- Kermit Wishables and More Muppet Merchandise at Disneyland Resort A series of Muppet plush toys, including a Kermit Wishables, have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We also spotted a new Muppets magnet. Many of these items are also available online. Kermit Wishables Shimmer 4″ Plush – $19.99 Designed by Monty Maldovan, this little squeezable plush depicts Kermit...
- Level99 Announces Summer Opening for Disney Springs Location Level99 has announced a summer opening timeframe for a new location at Disney Springs. The entertainment venue will be located next door to Cirque de... The post Level99 Announces Summer Opening for Disney Springs Location appeared first on Resorts Gal.
- Get Outside With This Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Tote Bag Featuring Mickey Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has a new tote bag available, perfect for a park day or camping. This can be found at Meadow Trading Post. Fort Wilderness Tote Bag – $19.99 The canvas tote is off-white with two shoulder straps. Artwork is printed on one...
- Mystic Fountain at Islands of Adventure expected to close soon The Mystic Fountain at Universal Islands of Adventure is reportedly expected to close soon, marking another emotional loss for fans of The Lost Continent and the park’s original vision. The post Mystic Fountain at Islands of Adventure expected to close soon appeared...
- Thousands of Disney Guests Banned From Drinking Alcohol Between 8 a.m. And 6 p.m. A Disney vacation staple is about to disappear for one day.
- Palais du Cinema Opens a Day Early at EPCOT Palais du Cinema, which has been closed for refurbishment at EPCOT, reopened a day early. The location was originally said to reopen on May 10. Palais du Cinema Now Open Palais du Cinema is home to both Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. It appears...
- Amazon Quietly Dropped 6 New Disney Souvenirs Overnight Check out these new Disney souvenir arrivals on Amazon!
- Orlando Just Broke a Tourism Record, But Disney World May Have a Growing Problem For generations, Orlando has been the kind of place families dream about long before the suitcases come out. It is where childhood nostalgia, once-in-a-lifetime vacations, and carefully saved travel budgets collide under the Florida sun. But in recent years, that dream has started to feel more...
- NEWS: Frontier Plane Hits Person On Denver Airport Runway A Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway the night of Friday, May 8th.
- The Mouse Strikes Back: Josh D’Amaro’s High-Stakes Strategy to Outmaneuver the Trump Administration’s Second Investigation The “honeymoon phase” for a new CEO usually lasts a year; for Josh D’Amaro, it lasted exactly sixty days. As of May 2026, the newly minted leader of The Walt Disney Company finds himself at the center of a federal firestorm that threatens the very foundation of the...
- Pathway to Magic Kingdom Cut as Disney Guests Forced to Walk Longer
- An EPCOT Attraction Opened a Day Early, and We Couldn’t Be Happier This spot reopened a day EARLY in EPCOT!
- 5 Disney Tangled Souvenirs on Sale on Amazon Today Tangled fans, Amazon has Rapunzel souvenirs on sale today, and yes, Pascal is absolutely judging our cart.
- Disneyland Travelers Face Terrifying Disruption After Frontier Flight Emergency
- Disney Store Opens Fourth Mexican Location On April 23, Mexico’s fourth ever standalone Disney Store opened at Galerías Monterrey, with Mickey and Minnie helping at the launch event. Somewhere between twelve and fifteen thousand visitors came [...]
- Toy Story 5 Pop-Up at Luxury Korean Department Store until June 21 Korea’s Hyundai Department Store began a Toy Story-themed festival on May 1, called “Share the Happiness.” Hyundai has Disney Stores within select locations of their chain. The promotion continues to [...]
- Souvenir Only Available to California Residents Will Benefit Children’s Hospitals Television station KTLA reports that California is considering making Disneyland license plates, if enough people say they want it. A “pre-interest list” needs to get 7500 people signing up to [...]
- Sallah Coming to Canadian Fan Convention Larger-than-life actor of stage and screen John Rhys-Davies is newly announced for the guest list of Fan Expo Canada. He’s best known as Sallah in Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones franchise, and Gimli [...]
- Bye Mickey Waffles: Disney Café at UK Department Store Closes Wednesday, the United Kingdom’s only place to get Mickey waffles closed. Department store Primark had a large Disney café at their Birmingham location, but it closed May 6. Primark Café [...]
- MINISO x Star Wars Pop-Ups Coming to US, Canada, Indonesia, Peru, India With Mandalorian and Grogu on the way, MINISO has announced a worldwide tour of a pop-up to promote their “Star Wars™ | MINISO” collection. The stops are: Woodfield Mall in [...]
- Orlando Experiences Record Tourism Visitation in 2025, Disney Attendance Dips Orlando cemented its status as the most visited destination in the United States in 2025, welcoming a record-breaking 76.7 million visitors, according to new data from Visit Orlando. The milestone comes at an interesting moment for the region’s tourism landscape, as Disney separately reported a 1% decline in domestic theme...
- The 4 Biggest Disney LEGO Sets You Can Get on Amazon Right Now These LEGO sets let you bring Disney magic to life in a BIG way!
- In One Week a Disney World Restaurant Closes to Make Way for Some Major Changes We're reminding you about this upcoming restaurant closure in Disney World.
- New Bluey-Inspired Fairy Bread Cake Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Fans of Bluey will have more than one way to celebrate her debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer. Disney Eats has announced that a... The post New Bluey-Inspired Fairy Bread Cake Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom appeared first on Resorts...
- Alcohol Sales Prohibited at Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point If you booked a Disney Cruise sailing in the Caribbean sometime in the coming days, we have some sobering news for you—alcohol sales are prohibited at both Castaway Cay and Lighthouse Point. Alcohol Sales Prohibited Cruise passengers visiting The Bahamas next week will run into an unusual...
- SATURDAY SIX: Looking Back at Our Favorite Attraction Updates Summer generally means new things for the theme park world, and this year is no different with some really neat...
- REVIEW: This New DOLE Whip Flight in Disney Springs Makes Us Feel Like A Kid Again This new Swirls on the Water sampler platter is for those who LOVE nostalgia!
- We’ve Got A HUGE Update About Disneyland’s Bats Day in 2027 The next Bats Day in the Fun Park is happening in 2027! Here's when!
- Why Disney Vacation Club Members Are Circling July 22nd on Their Calendars The annual DVC event is returning!
- Disney World Confirms Crews Cup Reopening Date as Yachtsman Steakhouse Prepares to Close Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is about to experience a notable one-two punch this weekend, as Crew’s Cup Lounge and Yachtsman Steakhouse essentially swap places on the resort’s dining availability calendar. Here’s the latest, which confirms our earlier speculation. Crews Cup...
- ‘Harry Potter’ Legend Planning UK Exit After Admitting She “Doesn’t Have Long To Live” One Harry Potter actor is looking far beyond Hogwarts. For years, Miriam Margolyes has occupied a strange place within the Harry Potter fandom. The actor, who portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in the film series, has repeatedly criticized the intensity of...
- This NEW Experience Is Worth a Whole Trip to Orlando This mermaid meet-and-greet is Downtown Orlando's newest attraction, and we can't get enough.
- Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member Arrested After Disney Sting Operation – This and More In The Top 10 Stories of the Week for May 9, 2026 From what’s going on in and out of the parks, to breaking news, see what everyone’s talking about this week! We’ve pulled together the top news and videos from the last seven days to make sure you haven’t missed any of this week’s most-read stories. The Top...
- AllEars TV: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Has CHANGED In Magic Kingdom Two POPULAR Magic Kingdom attractions have finally reopened after lengthy refurbishments, and a LOT has changed!
- This Disney World Park’s Wait Times Are About To TOTALLY Change Don't get used to the wait times in this Disney World park, because in a few weeks, it's ALL about to change!
- Park-by-Park Breakdown of COOL KIDS SUMMER Offerings at Walt Disney World It’s almost time for a COOL KIDS SUMMER at Walt Disney World, and to help you plan, we wanted to have a single spot where you can read about everything new and returning for the limited-time offering. Here’s a park-by-park breakdown of the Cool Kids Summer offerings this year. ...
- It’s Official: These Are the 7 Weirdest Disney Cruise Line Rules The written - and unwritten - rules of Disney cruising.
- The Rule Every Major Airline is BEGGING You NOT to Break The new flight rule you cannot break!
- NEW Routes Added to Orlando Airport Four major airlines are tackling Spirit's former routes out of the Orlando International Airport.
- “One Job Should Be Enough”: The Historic Fight to Stop the Patina Group from Taking Over Disney Dining Beneath the shimmering LED canopy of Space 220 and the rustic, wood-fired charm of Via Napoli, a battle for the soul of the “Disney Bubble” has officially reached a fever pitch. On May 7, 2026, over 1,200 restaurant workers at Walt Disney World took part in a historic vote that...
- You NEED To See This New Addition To Disney’s Hollywood Studios The final touches are getting added to the Rock 'n' Rollercoaster Starring The Muppets!
- Demi Lovato Visits Walt Disney World With Husband Jordan Lutes Although Disneyland often enjoys more low-key celebrity appearances, high-profile guests are not shy about visiting Disney World when they get the chance. One such guest in recent weeks was Demi Lovato with her husband Jordan Lutes. Park Pitstop on Lovato’s ‘It’s Not That Deep’ Tour In a...
- Disney World Annual Passholders Are BEGGING for These 9 Changes Annual Passholders are some of Disney World’s most loyal fans. They are also, let’s be honest, some of Disney World’s most vocal fans. And we mean that with love. Mostly. These are the people who know when a bathroom has switched hand soap, when a ride has been running in B-mode...
- Brightline Could Be Facing Bankruptcy Soon Brightline could be in financial trouble.
- Top Foodie Picks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Must-Try Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom While the banshees and tigers usually grab the headlines, the real star of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the menu. For the modern foodie, this park has evolved into a premier dining destination at Walt Disney World. With a focus on bold global spices and...
- Why Every Disney Adult Is Marking August 15th in Their Calendars Disney fans are eagerly awaiting this year's D23 announcements.
- Magic Key Holder Pre-Sale Dates Announced for Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 The Halloween season starts in late August, but passholders will be able to pick up tickets as early as mid-June. Pre-Sale Dates Announced for Halloween 2026 Disneyland Resort has shared the Magic Key pre-sale dates for Oogie Boogie Bash, the resort’s wildly popular Halloween special event. Passholders...
- Project Bubbles & Project Amazon Revealed for Disney’s BoardWalk Resort New address filings from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) have revealed the project names for two upcoming projects at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. The project codenames were recently entered into the publicly-facing address database, giving us a sneak peek at what could be next for a Disney Deluxe Resort...
- The 4 Best Rides To Rope Drop in EPCOT What EPCOIT ride should rope droppers race to first? It depends...
- SeaWorld Orlando Is Doing Something This Summer That Disney and Universal Can’t Do SeaWorld Orlando has had a complicated decade. The controversies, the declining attendance, the slow rebuild of its reputation, and its entertainment lineup. If you have not paid close attention to what the park has been doing over the last few years, it would be easy to assume it...
- Disney Pledges $1.3 Million to Support Education Across Central Florida Disney Pledges $1.3M to Central Florida Schools Disney World is proving that the magic extends far beyond the park gates. In a show of support for local education, Disney has announced a $1.3 million investment in Central Florida education, coupled with some high-energy surprises at local elementary schools! From Lake...
- Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled Due to Mechanical Issue, Refunds Issued After Guests Spend First Night in Port in Today’s Daily Recap for 5/8/2026 Magic Kingdom “Let the Magic Begin” welcome show will not return, Patina employees demand Disney no longer give restaurant group business, and Six Ravens webpage with new menu details launches for Gideon’s Bakehouse savory Location — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, May...
- Disney Rebooting ‘Planet of the Apes’ Franchise With New Project Few science fiction franchises have reinvented themselves as successfully as Planet of the Apes. First adapted from Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel, the original film, starring Charlton Heston, became an instant classic thanks to its social commentary, groundbreaking makeup effects, and...
- Yesterland: Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace and its amazing bandshell debuted as part of the 1967 “New Tomorrowland.” The space-age bandshell ascended to reveal bands and descended to turn back into a stylish planter with fresh flowers growing from huge bowls. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Coca-Cola Tomorrowland Terrace The...
- David Koenig: Disneyland Security Mulling Historic Strike For the first time ever, Disneyland Security may be on the verge of going on strike. Union members overwhelmingly voted down a second contract proposal on May 3, thereby authorizing a strike. Negotiations are set to resume on May 7, with some members claiming they are ready...
- WDW UPDATE: Thunder, Monsters & Mayhem, Disney World’s Construction Boom Goes Wild! It’s been a wild several months at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Almost every park has major projects underway. From the reconfiguration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the peaks and jungles of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s take a look at what’s happening park by park!...
- Disney World 4th of July 2026: Fireworks, Food, & Insider Tips Your complete guide to Disney World 4th of July 2026 — fireworks, food, crowd tips, and everything you need to know before you go! The post Disney World 4th of July 2026: Fireworks, Food, & Insider Tips appeared first on Eat...
- Level99 Exterior Decoration Takes Shape at Disney Springs After Level99 announced they would open their Disney Springs location this summer, we checked on construction progress outside the new gaming venue. Level99 Construction More panels have been installed on the exterior frame at the front of the building. They create a curved triangular element similar to...
- ‘Pew Pew Chews’ and More Star Wars-Themed Snacks at Disneyland Resort A series of Star Wars-themed “Smuggled Snacks” are now available at Disneyland Resort. We found these in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Dagobah Delights – $7.49 Featuring Yoda on the packaging, these are sour green apple gummies. Imperial Pew Pew Chews – $7.49 This chewy...
- Late Arrival Testing in the Magic Kingdom We tested a late arrival in the Magic Kingdom today to see how many rides we could get done without...
- ‘Sofia the First’ Returns With Magical New Adventure — And Rapunzel Is Along for the Ride Princess Sofia is officially back. Disney has released the brand-new trailer for , giving fans their first real look at Sofia’s next chapter — including a special appearance from Rapunzel in the premiere episode. The new series follows Sofia as she begins attending the Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where...
- Evel Knievel Experience turns America’s greatest daredevil into a Las Vegas attraction From roaring stunt bikes to a vibrating VR jump experience, the new Evel Knievel Experience in Las Vegas transforms one of America’s greatest daredevils into a larger-than-life immersive attraction packed with legendary artifacts, crash stories, and high-adrenaline nostalgia. The post Evel Knievel...
- Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopens as Yachtsman Steakhouse Closes This Weekend at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Walt Disney World Crew’s Cup Lounge has wrapped up its month-plus refurbishment and is set to reopen this weekend at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The same day, Yachtsman Steakhouse will close for its scheduled maintenance. Crew’s Cup Lounge Reopening Date Crew’s Cup Lounge closed on February 23 as part of...
- PHOTOS & VIDEO: FriendSHIP! Duffy & Friends Pre-Parade and Zootopia Float in Mickey’s Storybook Express Parade at Shanghai Disneyland Duffy & Friends set sail in FriendSHIP!, a special pre-parade, and a new Zootopia float joins the train of Mickey’s Storybook Express parade to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort. Check out our photos and video! FriendSHIP! Duffy and Friends’ Special Pre-Parade The new Duffy...
- More Construction Equipment Rolls Into Avengers Campus Expansion at Disney California Adventure The Avengers Campus expansion project is steadily preparing for a new phase as more work vehicles show up on-site, and construction of two critical structures — restrooms — shows visible progress. Avengers Campus Construction The first thing we noticed, as we looked over the long blue wall...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Bats Day at Disneyland 2027 Date Announced The team behind Bats Day weekend at Disneyland Resort has announced the 2027 date(s) for the goth...
- Rope Drop: The best theme park movie ever returns By Robert Niles: As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off...
- Latest Tropical Americas Aerial Photos Show DinoLand, U.S.A. Façade Transformations Taking Shape in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Aerial photographer bioreconstruct‘s latest shots of the Tropical Americas land construction show the façades of DinoLand, U.S.A.’s...
- REVIEW: This Trendy Flavor Combo Has Hit Disney Spring’s Churros! Is this new Strawberry Dubai Chocolate Churro worth a stop?
- This Disney World Hotel Lounge Has FINALLY Reopened! The Crew's Cup Lounge has reopened early!
- Almost 70 New Food and Drinks Came To Disney World This Week! Disney World restaurant menus changed this week.
- Disney Just Dropped 3 BIG Announcements Including A Ride Reopening, An Opening Timeline, and MORE! Three big Disney announcements just made our week!
- Get a Whole New Perspective of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Entrance Plaza Aerial photographer bioreconstruct took a magic carpet ride over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets to...
- Buildings Stripped to Studs in Former Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios New aerial photos from bioreconstruct show that the buildings in Muppets Courtyard have been completely stripped to...
- Hondo Ohnaka Steals the Millennium Falcon in First Look at Updated Preshow on Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A first look at the preshow for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Disney Store's Return to USA Underway in Pittsburgh The first location of Disney Store Limited Time is under construction at Ross...
- Muppets Poster and License Plate Added to Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets MUPP3TS License Plate and New Poster Added to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring...
- Aerial Photos Show Muppet Vision 3D Facade Being Stripped for Monstropolis Transformation Aerial Photos Show Muppet*Vision 3D Facade Being Stripped for Globe Theater Transformation The...
- New Aerial Photos Show Tropical Americas Construction Rising at Animal Kingdom New Aerial Photos Show Tropical Americas Construction Rising at Disney's Animal Kingdom The...
- PHOTOS: Bob Iger Honored With Degree From Howard University
- WDW UPDATE: Thunder, Monsters & Mayhem, Disney World's Construction Boom Goes Wild! It's been a wild several months at the Walt Disney World Resort in...
- Photos: Future Home of Six Ravens Sees Significant Exterior Changes at Disney Springs After learning that Six Ravens, a new project from the people who brought...
- PHOTOS: Repainting of Cinderella Castle Reaches New Phase as Piston Peak Construction Continues
- Second Kiosk Installed for Personalized ‘Star Wars' Galactic IDs at Disneyland Resort To paraphrase the infamous Count Dooku: “twice the booth, double the photos”.
- PHOTOS: Scaffolding and Scrims Cover Monstropolis as Construction Continues If you are a frequent reader here at MickeyBlog, you know that we have been closely following the...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Wait…An Animatronic Could JUMP On The Ride Vehicle? This Universal Patent Says It Might. Universal just filed a patent for new ride vehicle technology.
- NEW LOOK at Fast and Furious Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Orlando Construction is progressing for the Fast & Furious rollercoaster at Universal Orlando!
- Alcohol Ban Will Impact Castaway Cay & Lookout Cay for One Day in Today’s Daily Recap for 05/09/2026 Alcohol Ban Will Impact Castaway Cay & Lookout Cay for One Day, Projects Bubbles and Amazon Assigned...
- RUMOR: The Mystic Fountain at Universal Islands of Adventure May Close Next Week Rumors are swirling online that indicate the forthcoming closure of The Mystic Fountain at Universal Islands of...
- Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled Due to Mechanical Issue, Refunds Issued After Guests Spend First Night in Port in Today’s Daily Recap for 5/8/2026 Magic Kingdom “Let the Magic Begin” welcome show will not return, Patina employees demand Disney no longer...
- Orlando to Host Final Olympic Qualifier Series Stop Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games For you Olympian hopefuls out there: it’s time to start planning your back-to-back Florida and California theme...
- Moisture Barrier Ready for Concrete at Future Events Center in Epic Universe Work progresses on the foundation of a future event space at Universal Epic Universe. Land clearing began...
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Track Supports Installed Near Hard Rock Cafe Coaster supports are now in place near Hard Rock Cafe for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift at...
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Reveals Detailed Ride Vehicles Ahead of Universal Studios Hollywood Opening Universal Studios Hollywood has shared a closer look at the ride vehicles for “Fast & Furious: Hollywood...
- Columns & Arches Theming Removed from Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure Lost Continent is undergoing many changes, as crews work to remove thematic elements on arches and columns....