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- Disney Just Quietly Opened a NEW Snack Stand in the Norway Pavilion
A new snack stand has opened in EPCOT! - REVIEW: We Would Live at This Disney World Hotel Restaurant If We Could
Spoiler alert: This is one of our new favorites! - REVIEW: We Just Spent $51 on ONE Dish from This Popular Disney World Restaurant’s NEW Menu (And We’re Not Even Mad About It) Let's head to Hollywood Brown Derby to try out their new menu items!
- NEW Look at Disney’s Roaming Olaf Animatronic We just got an updated look at the new roaming Olaf animatronic coming to Hong Kong Disneyland!
- 7 Disney Movies I Can’t Believe DON’T Have Rides Alright Disney...it's time to get some rides built based on these iconic films!
- 7 New Disney Loungefly Bags Exclusive To Amazon, BoxLunch, and More Here's some of our favorite rare Loungefly bags for your next park day!
- The Best Disney Castle & Park LEGO Sets Ranked We just ranked our favorite LEGO Disney castle and parks sets!
- Magic Key Exclusive Anaheim Ducks Day Coozie Coming to Disney California Adventure Magic Key holders can pick up a special Anaheim Ducks coozie on Anaheim Ducks Day 2026 at Disney California Adventure. The special event date is February 22. Magic Key Exclusive Anaheim Ducks Coozie The free drink holder, revealed on the Magic Key Instagram page, is bright orange...
- This Is Officially the Hardest Lightning Lane to Get in Disney’s Hollywood Studios These are the top 3 Lightning Lanes that are hardest to get at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Why Disney Experts Are Suddenly Even More Excited About Villains Land We just got even MORE excited about Disney's new villains land!
- Disney Files 2 NEW Permits for Hollywood Studios Transformation Two more permits were just filed for Disney's Hollywood Studios' new Walt Disney Studios addition.
- Imagineering Files Two New Permits for Animation Courtyard Retheme at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a duo of permits, both pertaining to the retheme of the former Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Both permits are for new signage in the area. Let’s take a closer look. Imagineering Files Permits for Signage in Former Animation Courtyard Back in July 2025,...
- ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Full Trailer Released
- AllEars TV: The Secret to Having the Best Day in Universal Islands of Adventure in 2026 Quincy is bringing you all the tips, tricks, and fun from a PERFECT DAY at Universal Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort — from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, to Jurassic World, and MORE!
- “What a Pleasant Surprise” — Does This Iconic Magic Kingdom Restaurant Deserve the Hate Anymore? Is this heavily themed spot turning things around?
- Frozen: A Musical Invitation at Disneyland Paris Closing Permanently Frozen: A Musical Invitation at Disneyland Paris will close permanently with the opening of World of Frozen. Frozen: A Musical Invitation Closing Date The Disneyland Paris website states: Frozen: a Musical Invitation will end on 1 April 2026, but you can still see Elsa and Anna in World...
- Permits for New Animation Courtyard Signs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Imagineering filed two permits for new signage at Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The courtyard is being reimagined into the Walt Disney Studios lot. Animation Courtyard Permits Both permits contract Design Communications Ltd. to “Install Signage.” One permit is for 755 Stage Ln, the...
- Figment Topiary Arrives for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026 He’s here! The Figment topiary has been installed in World Celebration Gardens for the upcoming EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Figment Topiary Disney used to position the Figment topiary outside Journey Into Imagination. Beginning with the 2024 Flower & Garden Festival, Figment was added to the...
- “Guests Like It, But They Don’t Love It.” — Future CEO Josh D’Amaro Comments on Upcoming Disney Ride Change Josh D'Amaro had a very interesting reason for proposing the changes to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run.
- When We Saw How Much Money We Can Save With This Disney Visa Card Perk, We Gasped Uh, does that say you can save $11,500 at Disney??
- Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Tips and Tricks 20 Disney Cruise Line Tips You Need to Know Stepping onto a Disney Cruise Line ship feels less like boarding a boat and more like entering a floating kingdom where the “hustle” of the theme parks is traded for the gentle rhythm of the ocean. While the legendary service, Broadway-caliber...
- If You Were at Disney World Yesterday, Are You Alright?! If you were at Disney World yesterday, are you alright?
- 2026 Disney Funko POP Buying Guide: Best Items for Kids, Adults, and Collectors We've put together a killer lineup of Disney Funko POPs that'll work for everyone whether you're picking up something fun for the kiddos, treating yourself, or adding to a serious collection. Let's dive in!
- 11 Disney World Rides That We’ll Never Ride Again These are the 11 Disney World rides you'll never see me on again!
- ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Brings Back Character From Disney+ Series Lucasfilm is taking a bold approach with its first theatrical Star Wars release since 2019. It’s no mystery that the upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) has reset its supporting cast, leaving behind many fan-favorite characters from...
- Disneyland Paris Opens New McDonald’s The brand-new McDonald’s at Disney Village in Disneyland Paris is now open and the original location is closed. Disneyland Paris announced the new McDonald’s back in 2023. New McDonald’s at Disneyland Paris The final building looks just like the concept art, with balconies and an “M”-shaped topiary...
- I Have Social Anxiety, So I Avoid This Disney World Ride at ALL COSTS I love riding Disney World attractions, but I'll admit -- this one? I just CANNOT get myself to do it except under one circumstance.
- ‘Jurassic Park’ May Take the Prequel Route Following ‘Rebirth’
- ‘Stranger Things’ Live-Action Spinoff Coming to Netflix The fifth season of Stranger Things wrapped up on December 31, and the reaction was far from unanimous. While some viewers celebrated the conclusion of a nine-year saga, others criticized the finale’s pacing and unanswered questions, sparking online petitions and wild fan theories —...
- EPCOT Guest Enters Restricted Area, Dips Toes Into Canada Pavilion Stream in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/16/2026 Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today;...
- Photos: Updated Kilimanjaro Safaris Remote Control Truck Now Available at Disney's Animal Kingdom A popular Disney's Animal Kingdom toy set has received a redesigned look, letting guests control their own Kilimanjaro Safaris truck.While a version of this Remote Control Safari Truck has been available at the park for years now, this updated version brings a fresh look. In addition to new packaging, the...
- Top Ten Disneyland and Disney World Lands at Night Over the years, we have written many posts about how the Disney Parks have a little extra magic at night. The lights come on, the crowds thin out and the atmosphere changes. Sometimes that is due to extra entertainment or a nighttime spectacular. Other times it’s simply...
- Limited-Time Lunch Special Available at EPCOT’s Nine Dragons Restaurant Disney Eats shared a first look at a new lunch special offering at the Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion at EPCOT. Limited Time Lunch Special at EPCOT Fans of the Nine Dragons Restaurant at the China Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase may want to plan...
- Voices of Liberty Honor America Through Song and Service Voices of Liberty Echo Through EPCOT in Powerful Presidents’ Day Tribute to America Presidents’ Day at EPCOT is never just another day in the park, and this year the harmonies hit even harder inside the stately rotunda of The American Adventure pavilion. The beloved Voices of Liberty delivered their special...
- Photos: Updated Kilimanjaro Safaris Remote Control Truck Now Available at Disney's Animal Kingdom A popular Disney's Animal Kingdom toy set has received a redesigned look, letting guests control their own Kilimanjaro Safaris truck.While a version of this Remote Control Safari Truck has been available at the park for years now, this updated version brings a fresh look. In addition to new packaging, the...
- Toy Fair 2026: Hasbro Reveals Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series & Disney Jr. Playline Toy Fair 2026 is in full swing, and Hasbro arrived with an expansive slate spanning preschool heroes, premium Marvel Legends collectors’ pieces, and an impressive range of Star Wars playline and Black Series releases. From Disney Jr. interactive sets and supersized preschool figures to nostalgia-fueled Secret Wars throwbacks and retro...
- Grab Your Motor Car and Pick Up Disneyland Paris' Latest Attraction Key Commemorating Toad Hall Disneyland Paris' latest Attraction Key comes not from an attraction, but rather the intricately detailed Toad Hall Restaurant in Fantasyland.What’s Happening:Disneyland Paris has revealed details on their latest collector’s key, inspired by the Toad Hall Restaurant.Frequent visitors to Disneyland in Anaheim, California may recognize this facade, as it is nearly...
- New Merchandise Arrivals at Disney Store February 15-21 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...
- Go Wild! The "Zootopia" 10th Anniversary Collection is Here! It’s hard to believe, but Disney’s Zootopia celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! In honor of the big milestone, Disney Store has a new merchandise collection that we’re pretty sure will have fans going wild! And if that’s not enough, there are also exclusive RSVLTS Zootopia styles only available at...
- Tropical Americas Construction Is Speeding Along at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The new Tropical Americas land is rising at full speed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Encanto attraction’s steel framework is nearing completion, and Disney has started working in the former DinoLand USA following the land’s permanent closure. There’s a lot to see! What better way to review...
- Toya Johnson-Rushing Appears as Honorary Grand Marshal at the Magic Kingdom to Celebrate Black History Month Last week, reality TV star Toya Johnson-Rushing appeared at the Magic Kingdom as the honorary grand marshal for Black History Month.What's Happening:Reality TV star Toya Johnson-Rushing, who currently appears in Toya & Reginae, led the way as the honorary grand marshal for the Festival of Fantasy Parade as Walt Disney...
- The Voices of Liberty Celebrate America and President's Day with the Return of "Echo Sets" to EPCOT As part of Disney's year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday, EPCOT honored Presidents’ Day with the return of the Voices of Liberty Echo Sets.What's Happening:The fan-favorite singers at EPCOT, the Voices of Liberty, are known for their inspiring performance of Americana favorites. One of the things that devoted audience members...
- Photos of DVC Members To Be Relocated from Olivia’s Café at Disney's Old Key West Resort A beloved element of Disney's Old Key West Resort will be changing as work is scheduled to take place at Olivia’s Café.What's Happening:Disney's Old Key West Resort, originally known as Disney's Vacation Club Resort, has been the heart of DVC since it opened as their first resort in 1991.In the...
- Disneyland App Testing Feature to Check Merchandise Availability The Disneyland app is running a limited test for a new “Find Merchandise” feature to help guests locate specific products around the resort. Locate Merchandise in the Disneyland Mobile App Users on the Disneyland App may notice a new feature on the homepage allowing them to browse...
- All Guest Vacation Photos in Olivia’s Cafe Being Removed from Disney’s Old Key West Resort The photo room at Olivia’s Cafe in Disney’s Old Key West Resort will be stripped as part of an upcoming refurbishment, with the photos preserved in albums at the nearby Conch Flats Community Hall. DVC Member Photos Being Removed from Olivia’s Cafe Renovations have begun in Olivia’s...
- Universal Files Permit for Trailers Near Rumored Epic Universe Harry Potter Expansion Universal Orlando Resort has recently filed a permit that outlines back-of-house changes for trailers near its Epic Universe theme park. While the trailers aren’t necessarily new, Universal is creating a more permanent installation as rumors continue to swirl that an expansion to the Harry Potter land will be coming soon....
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort Bus Depot Gets Roofing The new bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort now has a layer of roofing. The walkway alongside the bus stop is now open, so we got a good look at the new structure. Polynesian Village Resort Bus Stop The stop is approximately where the old one...
- Sweet Fun Confetti Dip Recipe Everyone Will Love There’s something magical about sprinkles. They instantly turn any dessert into a celebration, and this Sweet Fun Confetti Dip is no exception. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or a cozy movie night at home, this dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s rich, creamy,...
- ‘Wonder Man’ Creator Defends Show’s Release Strategy Ahead of the release of Wonder Man, the prevailing notion was that Marvel wanted to dump the series quickly and move on. This narrative stemmed from numerous sources, starting with the decision to release... The post ‘Wonder Man’ Creator Defends Show’s Release...
- Chris Hemsworth Promises a “Different” Thor in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ After the largely disastrous Thor: Love and Thunder, Chris Hemsworth is preparing to suit up again as the God of Thunder in Avengers: Doomsday. As has been written about extensively, Hemsworth and Taika Waititi... The post Chris Hemsworth Promises a “Different” Thor...
- Guest Vacation Photos by Olivia’s Cafe Being Removed from Disney’s Old Key West Resort The photo room at Olivia’s Cafe in Disney’s Old Key West Resort will be stripped as part of an upcoming refurbishment, with the photos preserved in albums at the nearby Conch Flats Community Hall. DVC Member Photos Removed from Olivia’s Cafe A portion of the dining room at Olivia’s...
- Geysers Blowing and Scaffolding Growing: The High-Stakes Race to Reopen Big Thunder Mountain in 2026 For over a year, the back corner of Frontierland has felt like a ghost town. The iconic red spires of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad have stood silent, stripped of the rattling trains and the echoes of “the wildest ride in the wilderness.” Since the coaster closed for its...
- Young Tiger Bakso and Mom Now Permanently Separate at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hi everyone! Young Sumatran tiger Bakso and his mom Sohni are now permanently separate at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. The
- DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Sold-Out Parks, Opera House Split & Chaotic Construction Last week delivered a perfect Disneyland storm: $104 Tier 0 tickets, a Valentine’s/Presidents’ Day weekend kickoff, and sunshine before the rain. By noon on Thursday, the resort was completely sold out… and the biggest meltdown wasn’t wait times, it was the Downtown Disney exit funnel, thanks to...
- Winnie the Pooh Shoulder Plush Arrives at Disneyland New to Disneyland Resort is an adorable shoulder plush of Winnie the Pooh. We found him at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. Winnie the Pooh Shoulder Plush – $27.99 This tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff has soft yellow fur and a red t-shirt...
- Experimental Capture Tech Goes Equine in ‘Hurry Home’ Lunar New Year Water Short at Disneyland Resort Walt Disney Imagineering shared the creation process behind the Year of the Horse version of Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year water short Hurry Home, which utilizes both experimental capture technology and traditional animation. “Hurry Home” Short for Year of the Horse Hurry Home is a Lunar...
- CONFIRMED: Disneyland Adds 2 More Rides to Its Long List of Closures Watch out for these two new closures in Disneyland!
- The Spontaneous Origin Story of the Folk Art Dinosaur in DinoLand USA Former Imagineer and Disney Legend Joe Rohde has been sharing tidbits about DinoLand USA since it closed permanently to guests. One of the stories that Rohde shared was the spontaneous origin of the folk art dinosaur made from recycled materials that sat next to Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift...
- Final Piece of Steel Installed for Encanto Ride Building at Animal Kingdom A few days after Imagineers signed the final steel beam to be installed for the Encanto ride coming to Animal Kingdom, the final beam has now been installed. Actually, it looks like Imagineers may have been bested by the steel installation crew and had the second-to-last beam installed instead of...
- Thunderation coaster closing as Silver Dollar City begins 10-year expansion Thunderation, a roller coaster at Silver Dollar City, will permanently close at the conclusion of the 2026 season. The post Thunderation coaster closing as Silver Dollar City begins 10-year expansion appeared first on Attractions Magazine.
- No, Disney World Didn’t Just Cancel Villains Land. But There Will Be Changes. What is happening with Villains Land in Magic Kingdom?
- Something Weird Is Happening With Disney World Crowds Today… What are crowds looking like on Presidents' Day in Disney World? Well, they're not what we were expecting!
- A Sea Change at Disney: Why Johnny Depp’s ‘Pirates’ Return Is Officially Dead as Margot Robbie Takes the Helm The horizon of the Caribbean is shifting, and for the first time in over two decades, the silhouette of the Black Pearl will not be guided by the eccentric, rum-soaked swagger of Captain Jack Sparrow. In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and divided one of...
- 4 Top Secret Shortcuts at Disney Springs The best ways to get to - and around - Disney World's shopping district.
- Disney Shares Time-Lapse of Kermit Chalk Art at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts The official Disney Parks social media accounts have shared a time-lapse of one of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts chalk artists drawing Kermit the Frog. Kermit Chalk Art Time-Lapse The piece, depicting Kermit sitting on a log with his signature banjo, took 6 hours to draw....
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Testing Geysers as Refurbishment Nears End Crews are testing the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad geysers, as well as the coaster’s trains, ahead of its spring opening. The Magic Kingdom ride has been closed since January 2025 for a major refurbishment. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment In front of the attraction, we saw two...
- I Found So Many New Disney Finds at Target This Week Target has a litany of new Disney merchandise!
- These New LEGO Crocs Are The WILDEST Things We’ve Ever Seen LEGO just released some new Crocs and we genuinely don't know how to feel, but they're ALL sold out!
- Underrated Disney Books You’ve Probably Never Heard Of We're sharing some seriously underrated Disney books to add to your TBR!
- BDX Droids Coming to Shanghai Disneyland
- Two Disneyland Resort Attractions Closing for Refurbishment As spring draws closer, the refurbishment calendar of Disneyland Resort now indicate two attractions will close beginning March 30, 2026. Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar Both the Disneyland Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin will close on March 30, 2026, with no reopening date visible on the calendar...
- Disney+ Quietly Changes Subscriber Agreement Disney just updated their subscriber agreement for Disney+ -- here's what you need to know!
- Why Visiting Disney World Will Be Extra Complicated Next Weekend If you're heading to Disney World this coming weekend, be wary of some race weekend-related closures.
- Disneyland Resort Update for February 16, 2026 Lunar New Year wraps up | Celebrate Gospel starts Saturday | New Orleans Square is ready for Mardi Gras | Sunday is Anaheim Ducks Day | Dining card offer | Napa Rose reopens | Disneyland honors the "porch potato" | Another step for Disneyland Forward | New hotel tour series...
- This Disneyland Hotel Offers Affordable Family Suites and Delicious Included Breakfast There are many great Disneyland hotel options within walking distance of the theme parks. There is a wide variety of hotel types around Anaheim. Our favorite for families has become the suite-style hotel that is ... Read more The post This Inexpensive Hotel Near Disneyland Offers Brand New Kids Suites...
- Animal Kingdom Rope Drop Strategies Disney Insiders Don’t Want You To Know Want to ride Flight of Passage without the wait? Our 2026 Animal Kingdom rope drop strategy shows exactly when to arrive & where to go first. The post Animal Kingdom Rope Drop Strategies Disney Insiders Don’t Want You To Know appeared first...
- NEW Map Reveals Expansion of Popular TSA PreCheck Perk If you have TSA PreCheck, it could get even easier to get through security at MULTIPLE airports soon!
- I Only Have One Word to Describe Disney World Right Now: YIKES. Holiday weekend wait times in Disney World are NOT pretty.
- Disneyland 70th Anniversary Topps Trading Cards Coming to the Disney Store February 26th Hi everyone! Disneyland 70th Anniversary Topps trading cards are scheduled to be available at the Disney Store on February 26th
- Mickey and Minnie Main Street Dooney & Bourke Tote and Ear Headband Arrive to the Disney Store Hi everyone! A Mickey and Minnie Main Street Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag and a separate Ear Headband have arrived
- Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Baseball Jerseys Arrive to the Disney Store Hi everyone! Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse baseball jerseys have arrived to the Disney Store! Disney character baseball jerseys have
- Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment Expands Through Storybook Circus, Walls & More Scrim Added After adding themed scrim and removing the roof of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow circus tent, the refurbishment appears to be growing outward. The meet-and-greet venue itself in Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment for the foreseeable future. Storybook Circus Refurbishment Construction walls have...
- Singapore Airport Debuts Disney Adventure Wonderfall Show The Wonderfall at Singapore’s Changi Airport has a new show inspired by the Disney Adventure cruise ship, which will soon sail exclusively out of Singapore. The Wonderfall is a 14 meter tall digital waterfall display. Disney Adventure Wonderfall Show As seen in Changi Airport’s social media video,...
- Special Edition Disneyland 70th Anniversary Trading Cards by Topps Coming This Month A new Disneyland 70th anniversary trading card set by Topps is coming soon, including a Disney-exclusive version at Disneyland Resort and on DisneyStore.com. 2025 Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary Collection Designed for avid collectors and dedicated Disney fans alike, each Topps pack transforms Disneyland attractions, characters, food, and...
- Mold in Slinky Dog Dash Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios What appears to be significant mold has built up in the Lightning Lane queue of Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There’s also cracked paint, either from the mildew or from guests. Mold in Slinky Dog Dash Lightning Lane Queue There are gross brown spots all...
- Dirt Added to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Entrance After a portion of the outside area of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin was filled with concrete, a layer of dirt has been added above it. The Magic Kingdom ride is undergoing a major overhaul and has been closed since last summer. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin...
- RUMOR: Initial Villains Land Plans “Scrapped”, Imagineers Told to Dream Bigger A rumor kicked off this past weekend about the upcoming Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom. The rumor comes via TouringPlans‘ Len Testa. In short, Testa says that the initial plans for Villains Land have been “scrapped”, and that Imagineers have been asked to go back to the drawing board...
- Iguanodon Already Removed from in Front of Dinosaur Ride in Animal Kingdom Dino-Sue Digs Her Last: Indiana Jones Construction Charges Ahead at Animal Kingdom It is officially the end of an era in DinoLand U.S.A. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Aladar Iguanodon statue that once guarded the entrance to DINOSAUR has vanished into extinction and the iconic Dino-Sue T. rex cast...
- More Topiaries Arrive in EPCOT ahead of 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival First Topiaries Arrive for 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Spring is officially in the air at Walt Disney World! Although the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival doesn’t technically kick off until March 4, 2026, the park is already undergoing its annual floral transformation. Horticulture teams have begun installing...
- Guest Ignores Signage and Enters Restricted Garden in EPCOT Canada Pavilion to Put Feet in Water Security Intervenes After Guest Enters Off Limits Victoria Gardens at EPCOT An incident at EPCOT’s Canada pavilion has gone viral after a guest was filmed entering a restricted area to dip their feet into the water. The individual bypassed clear signage and barriers to access the Victoria Gardens stream, an...
- Brick Facing Removed from Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios for Monstropolois Retheming Brick by Brick, MuppetVision Comes Down as Monstropolis Moves In at Hollywood Studios The walls have moved and the bricks are coming down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Muppets Courtyard continues its transformation into Monstropolis. Construction walls now stretch several feet farther into Grand Avenue, edging into the roadway and...
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Reopens as Typhoon Lagoon Closes for Refurbishment Blizzard Beach Reopens as Typhoon Lagoon Takes a Break at Walt Disney World It is snow joke, winter has officially returned to Central Florida. Disney’s Blizzard Beach has reopened at Walt Disney World Resort as of February 15, 2026, just as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon heads into its seasonal refurbishment. If...
- You Will NEVER Guess Where We Saw This Iconic Disney Character We met Lightning McQueen at the Daytona 500!
- Must-Try Eats at Universal Mardi Gras 2026 Let the Good Bites Roll: The Must-Try Eats at Universal Mardi Gras 2026 If you are heading to Universal Studios Florida for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, bring stretchy pants and a game plan. The beads are flying, the parade is rolling, and the food booths are basically...
- ALDI vs Lidl: Which Store Is Better for Shopping Disney World Essentials? The two German chains have exploded in popularity across the U.S., but which one is better for Disney fans?
- We Need 3-5 Business Days to Process These New Disney World Demolition Photos Disney World is making BIG progress on their new Tropical Americas land in Animal Kingdom!
- Creamy Mentaiko Sauce Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort As teased on Instagram yesterday, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced a fourth flavor joining its sauce packets available across the parks. Creamy Mentaiko Sauce – ¥110 Starting March 9, the fourth packet will be available at Tokyo Disneyland, while it will debut at Tokyo DisneySea starting April...
- Brick Removed From MuppetVision 3D Clock Tower, Roof Elements Almost Gone at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Brick removal has moved from the theater entrance to the clock tower of the former MuppetVision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Roof elements are almost gone as well. The area is being turned into a Monsters, Inc. Monstropolis land and a new show is coming to the...
- Painting Reaches Clock Area on Front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom After work on the front of Cinderella Castle ramped up last week, the paint has reached the surroundings of the clock’s face. Cinderella Castle Repainting: February 16, 2026 Last week, the gold trim around the front entrance of the castle had been painted pale gray — the same...
- ‘Hoppers’ Concept Art Exhibit at Pixar Place Hotel Art from the upcoming Pixar film Hoppers is now on display in Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort. Concept art, sketches, and a maquette can be seen in The Art of Pixar Gallery. Hoppers Gallery A Hoppers mural takes up one wall, depicting a robot beaver being...
- Last Day for First McDonald’s at Disney Village The first McDonald’s at Disney Village, which opened back in January of 1999, is closing its doors today as the newly constructed establishment next door will take over the McDonald’s fast-food business in the Disneyland Paris shopping and dining district. First Disney Village McDonald’s Closing The original...
- Disney Resort Activities If you’re planning a resort day on your next Disney World vacation, this post is for you! Many of us...
- NEWS: Over 180 Flight Delays Reported at Orlando Airport With the newest government shutdown, flight delays are up at Orlando International Airport -- here's what that means for you.
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Report (February 2026) On our last visit to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, we found a decent variety of resort-branded merchandise. If you’re a fan of this resort, we... The post Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Report (February 2026) appeared first on Resorts Gal.
- The $14 Hollywood Studios Meal Fans Say Is “Something You Would Get From a Vending Machine in Plastic Wrap” If you’ve ever paid Disney prices for a lunch that felt…emotionally microwaved, this one’s for you.
- Villains Land Delayed? What Josh D’Amaro’s Redesign Means for the Magic Kingdom Timeline The ink is barely dry on the press release naming Josh D’Amaro as the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company, but the “D’Amaro Era” has officially begun with a lightning bolt. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Imagineering community and Disney fandom alike, reports...
- Voices of Liberty Echo Sets Return for Presidents’ Day at EPCOT Voices of Liberty is performing Echo Sets this Presidents’ Day, offering amplified performances in The American Adventure at EPCOT. Voices of Liberty Echo Sets Echo Sets returned on Christmas Eve 2025, having not been performed since 2019. During these sets, some performers stand on the ground floor...
- Josh D’Amaro Helped Shape New Mandalorian Mission for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Disney Experiences chairperson and soon-to-be Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro was instrumental in experience updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run coming soon to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. D’Amaro and Smugglers Run Marcus Buckingham of Harvard Business Review shadowed D’Amaro for a day at the parks, interviews...
- 10 Clues Hiding on the Map for Disney’s NEW Park Expansion Disney Adventure World’s new expansion map is basically a spoiler scroll, and I went full detective: hidden clues in every land.
- AllEars TV: Walt Disney World is Trying to Trick You Walt Disney World is trying to trick you… and it’s probably working.
- In Just One Week, This Disney World Hotel Restaurant Closes for MONTHS This is your reminder that the Crew's Cup Lounge closes in just ONE week!
- EPCOT Guest Enters Restricted Area, Dips Toes Into Canada Pavilion Stream An EPCOT guest entered the restricted Victoria Gardens in the Canada pavilion and made their way down to the stream, a viral video shows. Guest Climbs Down to Canada Pavilion Stream Instagram user @therideview (Jonathan) shared a video of the guest dipping their hands and feet into...
- Disney World Hotel Essentials: What’s Worth Buying vs. What’s Overhyped When you're packing for a Disney World hotel stay, you don't want to overpack, but you also don't want to be stuck wishing you'd brought something useful. So, let's talk about what's actually worth throwing in your suitcase and what you can leave at home.
- Aerial Photos of Encanto Ride as Construction Reaches Major Milestone at Animal Kingdom New aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct gives fans a glimpse at the latest construction progress for the Encanto ride building construction taking place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The project recently reached a major milestone as the final steel beam was signed by the Walt Disney Imagineering team...
- DVC Lounges Can Be Traced Back To The 1964-1965 World’s Fair Disney’s participation in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair was a watershed moment for the company. The Fair saw the implementation of Audio-Animatronics technology, as well as the introduction of the PeopleMover ride system. Walt Disney took something else from the Fair: The use of VIP lounges, which spurred him...
- ‘Ninja Turtles’ Franchise Makes History With Latest Announcement History is being made in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. For the first time ever, the long-running TMNT franchise, which began in 1984, is getting a novel aimed at adults: The Last Ronin, a prose adaptation of the popular IDW comic...
- Why Every Disney Expert Is Shopping on Amazon Today You can't miss these Presidents' Day deals!
- Sawgrass Mills Disney Character Warehouse Closing This Spring in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/15/2026 Aladar and Dino-Sue removed from DINOSAUR courtyard at Animal Kingdom, Daytona 500 hosts Disney | Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary event, and first detailed look inside Frozen After After at Disneyland Paris — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 14, 2026. WDW News...
- Toy Fair 2026: Just Play Launches Disney-Filled “Happy Haul” Blind Box Line Just Play kicked off Toy Fair 2026 by unveiling its new mass-retail line of collectible blind boxes, Happy Haul. And with so many Disney collections to choose from, there’s something here for every fan. Best of all, they come at a great price point - just $9.99 each! The collection...
- Disney’s Five-Year (Construction) Plan The Disney Parks, both American and foreign, are always changing. Nearly every resort is in the midst of expansions and closures, both big and small, with plenty more to come. With all of these projects, things get a little hard to keep track of. Many people want...
- Tour a Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Join us for a tour of a Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship. This particular stateroom is room number 12004. It is also the optional add-on to the Royal Suite, so the decor may be slightly altered to match the Royal Suite. Fantasy...
- Artwork Signed by John Travolta, Paige O’Hara, Jodi Benson, and More Voice Actors at Disneyland Artwork from Disney animated films signed by voice actors is available for purchase from Off the Page at Disney California Adventure. Each piece comes framed with a matte and golden plaque stating the name of the signer. Bambi and Thumper Art Signed by Voice Actors – $800...
- Mickey & Friends Chef Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Mickey & Friends Chef Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new Mickey & Friends Chef blind box pin set at BoxLunch! The price is $12.90 per box/pin. Released in February...
- Aulani's Refillable Mug Program Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas offers several unique mug designs for guests looking to participate in the length-of-stay beverage options.
- Scaffolding Surrounds Crush’s Surfin’ Slide During Pixar Place Pool Refurbishment The pool area at Pixar Place Hotel is closed for refurbishment through February 22, 2026. Pixar Place Pool Refurbishment The majority of the work is taking place in the splash pad area and the Crush-themed slide.Both were refurbished in 2023 to include Nemo and Friends. Scaffolding is currently...
- 6 Overlooked EPCOT World Showcase Restaurants You Keep Forgetting to Add to Your List When visiting EPCOT you might be overwhelmed with places to eat at, but don't skip over these restaurants!
- Duffy & Friends’ Wonderful Friendship Temporarily Closed at Tokyo DisneySea The Duffy & Friends’ Wonderful Friendship mealtime show is currently closed at Tokyo DisneySea. Duffy & Friends’ Wonderful Friendship According to the Tokyo Disney Resort website, the show is on “rest” until February 27 when it will return to the Advance Reservation System. The Duffy & Friends’...
- Shaken and Stirred: Cocktail Classes Return to The Edison in Disney Springs
- Typhoon Lagoon Closes as Blizzard Beach Reopens Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon closed today for its seasonal refurbishment and Blizzard Beach has reopened! Typhoon Lagoon is scheduled to reopen...
- Update: Cinderella Castle Repaint Photos The repainting of Cinderella Castle continues! We stopped by the Magic Kingdom yesterday to check out the progress. You can...
- MarvelBlog News for February 15th, 2026
- Visit Some Rare Disney Characters Now in EPCOT Love is in the Air: Meet Rare Disney Couples at EPCOT This Weekend! There’s no better place to celebrate love than at Walt Disney World! Whether you’re on a romantic date or enjoying a “solo-date” weekend, the parks are currently bursting with magic. While we’ve been busy snacking on limited-time...
- EPCOT Is ✨THAT✨ Park Right Now, and These Crowd Trends Are Proof It was a busy week at the "Most Magical Place on Earth."
- REVIEW: Yes, We’re Telling You to Make Reservations for This Disney World Restaurant…Again Not every Disney meal is about speed -- some are about the experience.
- Gumball Rally 2026: Villains, Twists, and the Final Standings On February 7, 2026, hundreds of Disney fans raced through Disneyland in one of our most unique fan traditions: the MiceChat Gumball Rally. Teams compete to experience as many attractions as possible in a single day, solving ride-specific challenges along the way and racing the clock until...
- New Reusable Bags Available at Walt Disney World Feature a Variety of Characters New reusable bags at Walt Disney World feature a variety of common and rare characters in front of Cinderella Castle. We found the new reusable bags at Zawadi Marketplace, the gift shop located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Large Bag -$5.99 The new bag features an array...
- Duffy and Friends Year of the Horse Blind Boxes Available at Hong Kong Disneyland Blind boxes featuring Duffy and Friends celebrating the Year of the Horse are now available at Hong Kong Disneyland. Duffy Year of the Horse Blind Boxes The set is exclusive to Hong Kong and comes with one plush pendant out of four characters, all riding atop different-colored...
- The New Disney Water Bottle Everyone Is Buying Today There are tons of new Disney water bottles available on Amazon right now!
- Popcorn Sauce Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that four unique popcorn sauces will be available soon. Popcorn Sauce According to the Instagram post, more information will be released on February 16. The sauce is meant to provide a way for guests to enjoy the variation of flavor among park...
- An EXCLUSIVE Disney Springs Experience Is BACK — Enjoy It While It Lasts! Have you ever wanted to make your own cocktails in Disney World? Now you can!
Theme Park News & Rumors
- I’ve Been to Every Restaurant with Characters in Disney World and I’m Sharing My 8 Favorite Hacks Disney World has some of the best character dining experiences, but before you book them, you need to know these...
- 2 Permits Filed for NEW Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios We are one step closer to Walt Disney Studios opening in Hollywood Studios!
- DFB Video: Annoying New Problems in Disney World Problems?? In the most MAGICAL place on earth? SURELY not! And yet, it seems Disney World has been PLAGUED with...
- We Spent $49 On a Bag Full of Disney World Essentials — Was it Worth It? We just dropped $48 on a bag full of Disney World essentials. Do you need it? Do ya not? We...
- Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard Overhaul: New Aerials Show Entrance Area Taking Shape Read full article
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Signage Permits Filed for Animation Courtyard Transformation Read full article
- The Mandalorian and Grogu: New Trailer Released for May 2026 Star Wars Movie Read full article
- SeaWorld San Antonio Sets Opening Date for New Coaster Barracuda Strike SeaWorld San Antonio has announced that its newest attraction, Barracuda Strike,...
- Thunderation at Silver Dollar City Set to Retire After 2026 Season An Ozarks icon is heading for its final run. After 33 years...
- EPCOT Guest Enters Restricted Area, Dips Toes Into Canada Pavilion Stream in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/16/2026 Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Guest Vacation Photos Being Removed at Olivia's Cafe in Disney's Old Key West Resort Olivia's Cafe Begins Refurbishment and Photo Relocation For decades, the walls of Olivia's...
- PHOTOS: More Topiaries Arrive Across EPCOT Ahead of the 2026 Flower & Garden Festival
- Animation Courtyard Repaved, Launch Bay Overhang Removed at Disney's Hollywood Studios Crews are repaving Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios and preparing to install...
- Aerial Photos Show Significant Progress at Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios Major changes are happening at Hollywood Studios, and the progress over at the...
- PHOTOS: Join Us For the Mardi Gras Pargo Parade at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort If you are visiting Walt Disney World today, there is no better place to celebrate Mardi...
- PHOTOS: Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Celebrates Mardi Gras With Food, Fun, and Festivities In case you hadn’t noticed, Mardi Gras officially kicks off today. With Lent just around the...
- Photos: Updated Kilimanjaro Safaris Remote Control Truck Now Available at Disney's Animal Kingdom A popular Disney's Animal Kingdom toy set has received a redesigned look, letting...
- PHOTOS: ‘Hoppers’ Has Taken Over the AMC in Disney Springs! Happy Monday from Disney World! Today, we spotted the arrival of the complete Walt...
- Photos of DVC Members To Be Relocated from Olivia's Café at Disney's Old Key West Resort A beloved element of Disney's Old Key West Resort will be changing as...
- Young Tiger Bakso and Mom Now Permanently Separate at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park Hi everyone! Young Sumatran tiger Bakso and his mom Sohni are now permanently...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- See The 2026 Universal Mardi Gras Tribute Store and ALL the New Merch Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Celebration is happening February 7th through April 4th. The event celebrates a New Orleans style...
- Coaster Footers & Service Building Progress in Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Construction Update at Universal Orlando Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X, we have another new look at the construction currently underway for the...
- An Epic Universe Perk at Universal Orlando Has CHANGED Early entry at Epic Universe is changing again.
- The Top 10 Stories of the Week for February 14, 2026 From what’s going on in and out of the Parks, to breaking news, see what everyone’s talking...
- Disney Starlight Parade at Magic Kingdom Adjusts Operations in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/13/2026 Haunted Mansion nearly completely covered in scrim at Magic Kingdom, rare Disney couples meet guests at EPCOT...
- More Permits Filed for New Event Space at Epic Universe, Valued at $20 Million More details surrounding the new event space at Epic Universe include square footage, value of the work,...
- 6 incredible Universal theme park details revealed in new exhibition Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition is at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, and we got to visit...
- Living with the Land at EPCOT Unexpectedly Closed, Water Drained in Today’s Daily Recap for 02/12/2026 Living with the Land at EPCOT Unexpectedly Closed, Water Drained; Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is Not...
- NEWS: CLOSURE Announced For ‘Harry Potter’ Attraction in Universal Orlando Two Universal attractions are closing soon.
- Attraction Closures Coming Up at Universal Islands of Adventure While we know that Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed through November, several other attractions at...