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Trending: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Holiday Overlay Debut · 2026 Walt Disney World Holiday Popcorn Buckets and Novelties Announcement · Kawaii Slime Company Opening at Disney Springs · Disney Cruise Line Disney Adventure Pop-Up at Shanghai Disney Resort Latest developments: The holiday season is officially underway at Walt Disney World, highlighted by the November 4 debut of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Holiday Overlay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which brings festive decorations from The Electric Mayhem along with attraction photo frames running through January 6. Complementing the seasonal entertainment, Walt Disney World announced its 2026 holiday popcorn buckets and novelties launching November 6, featuring items like a Toy Story gingerbread house bucket, holiday train bucket, Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper, and Kermit straw clip. Meanwhile, shoppers at Disney Springs can now visit the newly opened Kawaii Slime Company next to Marketplace Co-Op, featuring a scoop-style slime bar, a DIY slime station, and a craft station. Across the globe at Shanghai Disney Resort, a limited-time Disney Cruise Line pop-up exhibition for the Disney Adventure opened to guests in Disneytown. If you’re planning a visit to Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, you’ve probably already got a long list of all the rides you want to tackle when you go… As Guests prepare for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Winnie the Pooh and his pals will be relocating. See where you will be able to meet them. Disney… Disney has now added a weather policy for Jollywood Nights. Find out how this may affect your trip. Jollywood Nights 2026 Jollywood Nights is a separately ticketed event… A baby animal has made its debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. Find out where you can find this adorable animal on your next visit to the park.… New cast member costumes could be coming to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026, following Disney's controversial Halloween uniform redesign. The post New Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas… Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has holiday exhibits and short films for another winter season. Walt Disney Presents Holiday Offerings The gallery’s marquee has been updated… Tokyo Disney Resort has shared details about the Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Grand Finale, which will include a Duffy & Friends show. Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Grand Finale… Disney has added four seasonal songs to the Alien Swirling Saucers soundtrack for the 2026 holidays. The Toy Story Land ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has featured holiday… It looks like the future of Disney’s Frozen is heading into the unknown! ©Disney D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event took place in August this year, and among… Disney World officially costs more than ever before. Shocker, right?! Well, don’t fret. We are here to help! Everything at FOOD by Swedish Chef Disney World does annual… In a theme park filled with minions, wizards, and late-night talk show hosts, which ride is the GREATEST of them ALL? Hogwarts Express We’re ranking EVERY ride inside… Cars parking cars. Once you say it, it seems like a no-brainer. Turns out, there was a lot of brain involved. Disney Accelerator Demo Day 2026 brought five… Crews have decorated Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the holiday season with garlands, floating ornaments, and more. Some holiday signs and window displays were prepared earlier this week. Still… Walt Disney World has announced the novelties coming for the 2026 holiday season, including a Toy Story gingerbread house bucket, holiday train bucket, Kermit straw clip, and more.… Heads up, Disney+ subscribers: you’re running out of time to enter a massive sports-related sweepstakes. ©WikiMedia From October 21st through November 6th, Disney+ subscribers can enter daily for… Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a behind-the-scenes look at Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring… Walt Disney World is releasing new holiday popcorn buckets, a Stitch Christmas Tree Sipper, straw clips and The Bauble & Bright drink for the 2026 holidays. Walt Disney World is rolling out a fresh batch of holiday popcorn buckets, sippers, and straw clips starting November 6th. Toy Story fans get a gingerbread house to… Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a first look at the Obligatory Holiday Overlay at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and The Electric Mayhem decorated a lot… Winnie the Pooh and friends will not appear in their usual meet and greet spot next to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh during Mickey’s Very Merry… The Disney Jollywood Nights date on the weekend after Thanksgiving has sold out. The special-ticketed event takes place on select nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Jollywood Nights… Walt Disney World’s ticket availability calendar now shows Saturday, November 28th, as sold out for Disney Jollywood Nights. It’s the third sold-out date of the 2026 season and… The Christmas tree, Merry Menagerie animal lanterns and Diwali decorations have arrived at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the 2026 holiday season. Kawaii Slime Company is now open at Disney Springs with a scoop-style slime bar, a DIY slime station and a craft station. One of my controversial Walt Disney World opinions is that room upgrades are almost always a waste of money. Theme park view rooms at the Magic Kingdom resorts… Walt Disney World crowds are most impacted by school breaks. This is hardly stop-the-presses news. It’s patently obvious given the core demographic for Magic Kingdom, which is families… Disney has announced the first three discounts on the Hotels of Disneyland Resort in 2027, with savings of up to 30% off for Disney Visa cardholders, Magic Key… There's no place like home park for the holidays! Six Flags is celebrating the season across 11 parks with new entertainment, festive experiences and a surprise offer: free… Stitch spent Halloween throwing a masquerade party in Tomorrowland, and now he is staying for the holidays. Disney has added a new dance party called Stitchmas! to Mickey’s… Christmas and Home Alone have gone hand in hand for decades. The original movie, Home Alone (1990), introduced audiences to Kevin McCallister‘s unforgettable battle against two burglars, and… Long before the next generation of Star Wars movies and television shows, one of the franchise’s most recognizable adventures found a new audience through an entirely different medium.… Fantasy Springs opened at Tokyo DisneySea in 2024 with exceptional fanfare and anticipation. That anticipation turned into rave reviews for the land’s four extremely popular attractions! Long lines… The burgundy-hued holiday wreaths and bows merchandise collection has arrived at Walt Disney World after being spotted in Disneyland before Halloween. Apparel Sherpa Jacket – $89.99 The mint… A trio of holiday pins is now available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, including two exclusive designs. Disney Parks & Resorts Gingerbread Pin – $21.99 Gingerbread… Holiday-themed signs, window displays, and more have been added throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios as holiday events will start at Walt Disney World Resort soon. More Holiday Decor Arrives… New Disney Vacation Club holiday merchandise is now available at Walt Disney World. Home for the Holidays Zip-Up – $69.99 The dark green zip-up has a holiday train… A festive holiday display has arrived at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida, giving guests an early look at the upcoming holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort. The… We got an early look at the world's largest Build-A-Bear Workshop in Orlando, featuring three floors of stuffed animals, a luxury Design Studio and a rooftop Bakeshop. The… Disney Imagineering Shows Off Fiery Magic Mirror Effect That Could Land in Villains Land Disney Imagineering has received a new patent for a special effect that could bring… 2026 Festival of Holidays booths have arrived at Disney California Adventure, with menus revealing food and drink prices. The booths are part of the Festive Foods Marketplace located… The 2026 Earl the Squirrel holiday collection has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, including designs inspired by the Earl the Squirrel balloon coming to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.… Another Disney attraction has temporarily closed its doors. Refurbishments are a regular occurrence at Disney’s theme parks, with attractions often taken out of operation for maintenance. While some… One of Walt Disney World’s longest-running traditions is becoming a little more exclusive. For more than five decades, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has entertained guests at Disney’s Fort Wilderness… Stop these Disney World time wasters! These are 10 common mistakes that cost you hours and the smart fixes to save time in the parks. The post Disney… Port of Entry in Universal Islands of Adventure is now decorated for the 2026 holiday season. Port of Entry Christmas Decorations The stone bridge across the entrance pathway… Disneyland pin collectors looking to grab the first limited-edition holiday drops were sent scrambling when it was revealed that these Pin Tuesday new releases were only available in… Christmas has arrived at Disney California Adventure, with festive decorations transforming Radiator Springs for the holiday season. From holiday garland and wreaths hanging above the streets to seasonal… Winnie the Pooh is packing up for the holidays, at least on party nights. Disney says Pooh and friends will greet guests at Storybook Circus during Mickey’s Very… A guest aboard the Disney Wish has shared the upcoming holiday popcorn buckets coming soon to Disney parks, including the powered Mickey train and Toy Story gingerbread house… The newest Ankole cattle calf, Raisin, who recently arrived backstage at Disney's Animal Kingdom, is now out and about on the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris.What's Happening:Despite a little… Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom is now closed for its first-ever refurbishment.What's Happening:Back in August, we learned that Tiana's Bayou Adventure would be closed for its… When does the finale air on ABC? Get out to the polls and vote! Disney hosted the 2026 Disney Accelerator Demo Day on the Walt Disney Studios lot today, and two of the five startups on stage are working on robots for… November has come and we’re now staring down the last few holidays of the season. From Thanksgiving feasts to mischevious... Impressions de France now has evening showings on EPCOT’s 2027 schedule. The My Disney Experience app added a nighttime window for the classic France pavilion film to every… We’ve had a front row seat to all the back-and-forth CEO drama at The Walt Disney Company the last few years. ©Disney Starting with the promotion of Bob… Loungefly fans, it might be time to clear some space on the shelf! ©BoxLunch BoxLunch just dropped a HUGE batch of new Disney Loungefly pre-orders, and every single… Each Walt Disney World Resort hotel has a unique holiday pin for the 2026 season. This year, the pins all feature a character in a themed sleigh on… The new Disneyland Resort parking structure and transportation hub likely won’t open until early 2029. Disneyland Resort Parking Structure Timeline According to The Orange County Register, Disneyland officials… Water has returned to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after being drained for refurbishment over the summer. Echo Lake Refilled When we stopped by the area on… Walt Disney World has added a Weather Updates and Policies section to the Disney Jollywood Nights Event Guide in the My Disney Experience app. Under... The post Disney… The holidays are bringing a little extra mayhem to Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Beginning November 4, guests will... The post Holiday… If you’ll be visiting Disney Springs this holiday season, you might want to check out a few special new and returning holiday menu items at... The post New… Planning to spend an evening at Magic Kingdom’s holiday party this year? The clock is ticking. Walt Disney World has sold out another night of Mickey’s Very Merry… Holiday treats are already on the shelves at Main Street Confectionery and Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom, from peppermint popcorn and festive caramel apples to Mickey cookies… Holiday decorations are arriving across Magic Kingdom for the 2026 season, from the giant Town Square Christmas tree and Mickey and Minnie topiaries to Main Street wreaths, Crystal… Guests spending the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios before Disney Jollywood Nights won’t need to walk back to the front gate to start their party. Disney has shared… A Friday arrival, dinner in Downtown Disney, and a full Saturday at the parks sounds like an easy Disneyland weekend. If you’re counting on Disney’s new winter hotel… When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got so many options. Especially when you are looking to try some fun themed dining! However, with these experiences,… New items inspired by Merry Menagerie, including an ear headband and ornament, are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We spotted the new products at Island Mercantile. Merry… Disneyland Resort is now utilizing a virtual queue at Downtown Disney District for the release of the popular monthly Kingdom Hearts pins. Kingdom Hearts Pin Virtual Queue A… A limited-time Disney Adventure pop-up exhibition is now on display at Disneytown in Shanghai Disney Resort. Disney Adventure Pop-Up Shanghai Disney Resort President and General Manager Andrew Bolstein… Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure will offer Kraft-sponsored dishes for the first time. Kraft Mac & Cheese at Disney Festival of Holidays 2026 The Holiday… It’s no secret that The Walt Disney Company is going through a time of great change. A new CEO is now in charge, and cost-cutting measures have already… Whenever you’re at Disneyland Resort, using the app will make your trip 10x easier! It’ll keep you updated on wait times for attractions, let you know when shows… Jared Bush, the head of Disney Animation, says the villain in Frozen 3 may be more powerful than Elsa. Frozen 3 Villain Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney… The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time for Christmas shopping! ©Amazon You don’t need to break the bank to go all out on decorations… You could spend nearly $700 on a day at Magic Kingdom and still have lunch to pay for. On Monday, November 23, 2026, the Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane… Disney and WWE have become strong partners since last year, when the sports entertainment brand's Premium Live Events began to air on ESPN. However, that's not where this… Big Thunder Mountain came out of a lengthy refurbishment earlier this year, and while the coaster is better than ever in a lot of ways, fans noticed that… Disney and Universal patents explore new flying theater technology and roaming robotic lockers, including a dinosaur that could carry guests' belongings. The post Flying theaters and roaming dinosaurs:… Bill Hader brings Dr. Seuss' beloved Cat in the Hat back to the big screen in a hilarious, heartfelt animated adventure. Our review explores the humor, imaginative animation… Pin collectors looking for something new and exciting to grow their collections will want to venture over to Disney Store on Tuesdays to check out the latest designs… Walt Disney World shared a first look at the complimentary keepsake all guests attending Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 will receive. Jollywood 2026 Keepsake This year’s gift is a… Disney has patented an AI technology that could allow characters to speak and respond to guests with real-time dialogue. AI Character Speech Titled “Artificial Intelligence Based Character-Specific Speech… I’ve been working at the Disney Food Blog for five years now, and while you may think that it’s all DOLE Whips and sunshine, it’s not as easy… A runDisney inspired Brooks Running shoe led detectives to one million dollars in stolen goods. Get the details. Brooks Running and runDisney Announce Limited Items runDisney and Brooks… We love to learn of extended Park hours, but we don't like hearing of less time in the Parks. Find out which dates are affected at EPCOT. Disney… One popular perk has returned to Disney's Old Key West after struggling for most of the year. Disney's Old Key West Disney's Old Key West is the original…
The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay Has Debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 
NEW Disney World Christmas Popcorn Buckets, Sippers, and More! Kawaii Slime Company Now Open at Disney Springs With a Slime Bar and DIY Station
Disney News
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Evening Showtimes Restored to EPCOT Schedule for Impressions de France in January 2027
Evening showtimes for Impressions de France have returned to the EPCOT schedule for January 2027. Following an initial calendar update that removed the nighttime block for the classic France pavilion… -
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Prepares to Launch Seasonal Menu at Disney Springs
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs is transforming into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar for the upcoming festive season, bringing back seasonal decor alongside a newly revealed menu. The holiday… -
Grand Floridian Cafe Returns to Walt Disney World Following Refurbishment
The Grand Floridian Cafe has officially reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa following a multi-month refurbishment. The restaurant closed on July 20, 2026, for an extensive dining room… -
Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens Ahead of Schedule at Magic Kingdom
The Walt Disney World Railroad has officially reopened at Magic Kingdom, welcoming back passengers a day earlier than Disney's operating calendar indicated and ahead of its original November timeframe. The… -
Complete Menus and Food Guides Released for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
Walt Disney World has released the complete food and drink lineup for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026. The hard ticket event takes place at Magic Kingdom on select nights…
Theme Park News & Rumors
- What It Really Costs to Eat 3 Meals Per Day at Disney World in 2027 Wondering how much it costs to dine at Disney World in 2027? We did the math!
- FIRST LOOK at New Holiday Souvenirs Coming to Disney World New popcorn buckets are coming soon!
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Weather Policy Released Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 weather policy is out. The party continues...
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Free Ornament Revealed, Plus Free Cookie Locations The free 2026 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party ornament shows Mickey driving a...
- First Ride: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Holiday Overlay First ride on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's Muppets holiday overlay: new holiday Electric...
- Disney World Finally Brings Back Iconic Hollywood Studios Feature Missing Since August Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been undergoing plenty of changes lately, and one of the park’s most recognizable...
- MAJOR Changes Hit This Popular Magic Kingdom Ride The Jingle Cruise is back at Disney World!
- New 2026 Holiday Popcorn Buckets, Sippers, and Straw Clips Coming to Walt Disney World New holiday popcorn buckets, sippers, and straw clips arrive November 6, led by...
- Walt Disney World Reveals Holiday Popcorn Buckets Launching November 6 If there’s one thing Disney fans can’t resist, it’s a good novelty. Popcorn buckets, sippers, straw clips,...
- Disney World Cuts Off Access to Christmas Celebration During Thanksgiving Weekend The holiday season hasn’t even officially started at Walt Disney World Resort, but some visitors are already...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Adds Festive Holiday Attraction Photo Frames The holidays are bringing a little extra mayhem to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster...
- First Look at Holiday On-Ride Photos for Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Holiday On-Ride Photos Arrive at Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster The holidays are...
- Festive On-Ride Photos Are Coming to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay In just a few days, Christmas will officially arrive on Sunset Boulevard when Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster...
- PHOTOS: Christmas Has Officially Arrived at Magic Kingdom With Halloween in the rearview mirror and the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2026 just...
- Grand Floridian Cafe Reopening: Before and After Photos and New Menu Items The Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa reopens tomorrow,...
- PHOTOS: The Latest Disneyland Construction Update A lot of change is happening across the Disney parks right now. We are seeing everything from the Walt...
- PHOTOS: Toontown’s ICONIC Holiday Décor Has Arrived Early at Disneyland Park! We’re so close to the kickoff of the holiday season at Disneyland Resort! The season starts on November 13th, and we’re...
- 'Laughing Place On Location' Showcases Construction Underway Throughout Walt Disney World After exploring the latest Disneyland Resort construction last week, this week, Laughing Place...
- Construction Walls Take Over Kidani Village Lobby at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Photos of the Construction at Disney's Kidani Village Resort at Animal Kingdom Lodge...
- PHOTOS: The Expanded Seating Area Opened at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree! Hello from Disneyland Resort! We’re here searching high and low for new updates! So far, we’ve spotted...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Powered Mickey Christmas Train, Stitch Tree, and Toy Story Gingerbread Popcorn Buckets Coming to Disney Parks in Today's Daily Recap for 11/3/2026 Disney patents real-time AI technology that allows meet-and-greet characters to talk to guests, opossums are back at...
- PHOTOS: Holiday-Themed Entrance Archway Promotes Macy’s Parade at Universal Studios Florida A festive holiday display has arrived at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida, giving guests an early...
- Full List (with Prices) of 2026 Earl the Squirrel Collection at Universal Orlando Resort The 2026 Earl the Squirrel holiday collection has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, including designs inspired by...
- Disney Legend Bob Gurr Says Disneyland's Autopia Will Feature Electrified Track Instead of Car Batteries in Today's Daily Recap for 11/2/2026 Christmas decorations arrive at Magic Kingdom for the 2026 holiday season, Governor DeSantis appoints former Walt Disney...
- PHOTOS, VIDEO: Final Performance of Animal Actors on Location! Show at Universal Studios Florida Animal Actors on Location! has permanently closed at Universal Studios Florida after 36 years on November 2,...
- First Look Inside Remodeled Grand Floridian Cafe, New Menu Items Revealed in Today's Daily Recap for 11/1/2026 New aerial photos show station entrance, test car, and walkway progress at Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,...
- New Aerial Photos Show Station Entrance, Test Car, and Walkway Progress at Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Construction continues on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida, with new aerial photos revealing...
- Phantom of the Opera Makes Rare Character Appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood on Halloween A lesser-known member of the Universal Monsters crew stalked the Upper Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood on...
- Mythos Waterfront Demolition Advances as Crews Grade Former Poseidon’s Fury Site Demolition is advancing along the waterfront at Mythos Restaurant as crews fill and grade the former Poseidon’s...
- AMC Theatres Reveals 'Avengers: Doomsday' Popcorn Bucket and Collectibles in Today's Daily Recap for 10/31/2026 Disney workers among 281 arrested in child predator and human trafficking operation, Bakso the tiger and more...