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Trending: UCF Knights Football & Walt Disney World Reveal Sponsorship Helmet to be Worn This Season · Reimagined Carousel of Progress Costumes & Dioramas Debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios · Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit Debuts for 2026 Halloween Season at EPCOT, Later than Previous Years · Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad's Jams Debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios Latest developments: College football fans are seeing a new corporate touch this season as the UCF Knights Football & Walt Disney World Reveal Sponsorship Helmet to be Worn This Season, featuring the Walt Disney World logo starting September 26 at Acrisure Bounce House. Meanwhile, parkgoers looking ahead to future park updates can visit Disney's Hollywood Studios to see Reimagined Carousel of Progress Costumes & Dioramas Debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios inside the Walt Disney Presents gallery. Over at EPCOT, Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit Debuts for 2026 Halloween Season at EPCOT, Later than Previous Years with a shorter run lasting from September 25 through November 2, 2026. Finally, Toy Story Land is welcoming guests to Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad's Jams Debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios, a newly updated overlay featuring fresh music and the incoming Toy Story 5 character. Trending topics updated · 4:16 PMDisney News Now · September 27 
Walt Disney World Logo Debuts on UCF Football Helmets for the 2026 Season 
Reimagined Carousel of Progress Costumes & Dioramas Debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios This Halloween Scavenger Hunt Is BACK at EPCOT
- Disney World Just Made ANOTHER Football Partnership, and We’re Here For It If you are a Disney World local, then it’s likely you either attended or are familiar with the University of Central Florida. This is one of the largest schools in the country, and many students who attend go on to work at Disney World.
- ‘Not Going to Happen’: Former Imagineer Trashes $800M Disneyland Matterhorn Demolition Rumor Disneyland fans are no strangers to wild theme park rumors, but every so often, a claim emerges that leaves the entire community in shock. The latest internet-shaking rumor? A report alleging that Disney executives are weighing plans to tear down Disneyland’s iconic Matterhorn...
- A NEW ‘Mary Poppins’ TV Show Is Coming, BUT It Will Be VERY Different From The Film Attention Everyone! We might be visiting 17 Cherry Tree Lane once again, because we are hearing rumors that a Mary Poppins show might just be in the works. ©Disney This is one of the most exciting movie and TV rumors we’ve heard in a long time,...
- These 10 Disney World Essentials Have Saved Me Over and Over Again The DFB team goes to Disney World every day, and here are the essentials that are worth the money! We always come prepared! Anyone who’s spent a full day in Disney World knows a great park day lives and dies by what’s in your bag. After years...
- Rumor: Magic Kingdom Mystery Construction Is New Parade Support Building Sources have reached out to BlogMickey.com with new info about the mystery building rising backstage at Magic Kingdom. According to these anonymous sources, the building is a new parade support facility. It’s expected to include rehearsal space, break space, and offices, with parade costuming moving into the existing rehearsal...
- Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Addresses 'Beef' with Bob Iger in New Interview Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek addresses his “beef” with predecessor and successor Bob Iger in a social media interview. Bob Chapek Addresses “Beef” with Iger Chapek talked with Valuetainment for Gen Z where he explained more about the “beef” he has with Iger. In the clip, Chapek...
- Tropical Americas Archway Takes Next Step in Construction at Animal Kingdom, Wrapped in Mesh The archway to Tropical Americas has taken the next step in construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as it’s now wrapped in mesh. Tropical Americas Construction Update During our visit on September 27, the entrance archway to Tropical Americas has been wrapped in mesh, and scaffolding has been...
- Disney's Polynesian Villas Merchandise Update - September 2026 Check out some of the merchandise currently available at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
- Disney After Hours Tickets Now Available for 2027 Walt Disney World's after hours parties will take place on more than 50 nights across three theme parks in 2027, with discounts offered to Disney Vacation Club owners.
- Our Jaws Hit the Floor When We Saw These Disney Deals On Amazon This is your sign to never buy anything full price on Amazon. Everything goes on sale, y’all. And we track those sales like a hawk! ©Amazon Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are about to take place on October 6th and 7th, and you’ll be able to...
- Disney Patents AI System for Animal Spotting Alerts & Behavior Notifications Disney has filed a patent for an artificial intelligence system that watches animal habitats through networks of cameras. The system could send guests real-time notifications when specific animals or behaviors come into view. Disney published the filing September 24th, describing technology that could send an alert to a smartphone,...
- DFB Video: Should YOU Buy Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass? Let’s cut to the chase. SHOULD you buy Disney World’s premium skip-the-ride-line-service, Lightning Lane Multi Pass, or SHOULD you save your money and spend it on something ELSE towards your vacation instead? Journey Into Imagination with Figment Lightning...
- Vacation Fun Fails to Reopen as Scheduled at Disney's Hollywood Studios After Passholder Magnet Distribution Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie didn’t reopen as scheduled today, September 27, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios following the distribution of Annual Passholder magnets. Vacation Fun Did Not Reopen as Planned Disney originally announced that Vacation Fun would reopen today, September 27,...
- All 5 'Toy Story' Movies & More Content Featured in Top 10 Movies on Disney+ All five films in the Toy Story franchise are featured in the ‘Top 10 Movies in the US Today’ on Disney+. In addition, the Spanish version of Toy Story 5 and a Toy Story animated short also made the list. ‘Toy Story’ Films Make the Top 10...
- Disney World Just Filed a NEW Patent to Fix One of the Biggest Park Problems New Disney patent alert! Everyone, listen up because whenever Disney drops a new patent, it usually means something very interesting is on the horizon. TRON Lightcycle / Run And it looks like this newest patent could potentially use AI, Artificial Intelligence, to detect issues with ride...
- Piston Peak Shifts Into New Gear at Magic Kingdom Aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct show a tower crane fully assembled at the Piston Peak National Park construction site at Magic Kingdom. The arrival of the crane marks a new phase of construction for the Frontierland expansion. Crews will use the crane...
- A Realistic Meal Plan for Gluten-Free Eaters at Disney World Going on vacation with a food allergy can feel overwhelming, but our team is sharing their favorite Gluten-Free items at Disney World! Hello, beautiful Eating gluten-free at Disney World used to mean a lot of pre-trip research and a little bit of anxiety about...
- Disney World & Disneyland Price Increases Are Coming: What to Expect & How to Prepare Walt Disney World and Disneyland raise various prices periodically, but major increases on park tickets, parking, Annual Passes, tours, and other upcharges typically occur simultaneously at the start of the new fiscal year. This covers dates of past price increases and when this will likely happen in Fall 2026. Plus...
- A Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow: Disney Just Confirmed Major New Details for Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress Transformation Theme park fans looking for an early peek at the historic transformation of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress can now head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Inside the Walt Disney Presents gallery—situated right next to the live-action Ariel meet-and-greet—Walt Disney Imagineering has debuted...
- Silverback Gorilla Bakari Weeks Away From Joining Female Troop at Disney's Animal Kingdom In just a few weeks, Disney says they will be ready to remove the barriers between Bakari and three female gorillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This will allow the group to be together for the first time in public view. Disney Removing Barrier Between Gorillas Bakari is...
- I Made 5 Big Mistakes on My Last Trip to Disney World, But I Did 3 Things Right I took my toddler on a trip to Disney World, and I made some BIG mistakes! I don’t want you to make the same mistakes, which is why I’m sharing my experience with YOU! Magic Kingdom Since my son was born, we’ve done...
- Disney Wants to Use AI to Listen for Ride Equipment Issues Disney has filed for a patent on an artificial intelligence system that detects mechanical problems in attraction equipment by listening to it. Disney filed the application in March 2025 and published it on September 24th, 2026. It describes two machine learning models working on audio samples pulled from a...
- Pressed Pennies Featuring Mickey and Friends, Stitch, Pooh, and More at Disney Springs Pressed pennies have arrived at Disney Springs featuring Mickey and Friends, Stitch, Pooh, and characters from new and classic animated films. Mickey, Stitch, Pooh, and More Pressed Pennies 1 for $1 or all 8 for $5 The first of two pressed penny machines at Disney’s Pin Traders...
- Holding Areas Removed as Disney's Animal Kingdom Changes Rope Drop Procedures An update to rope drop procedures has been adopted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The change allows guests into most lands before park opening, thus eliminating “holding areas.” New Rope Drop Procedures at Animal Kingdom Rope drop procedures have changed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests are no longer...
- FULL LIST of Exclusive Disney World Perks for October 2026 Believe it or not, October is almost here! Fall — with all its pumpkin spice and spooky season and spooky goodness — has officially arrived, with the holiday season and the end of the year on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean the perks stop there!...
- Disney Cruise Line Expands Placeholder Savings, New 2027 Dates Added Disney Cruise Line has added more sailings to its Onboard Offer Placeholder Reservation discount list. The updated list, posted on the Disney Cruise Line website, now includes eligible sailings through September 2027. Guests who apply a Placeholder Reservation to one of the newly added sailings can save up to...
- RUN! BoxLunch Just Dropped a Brand-New Exclusive Disney Princess Loungefly! Disney Princess fans, we found the Loungefly bag that might be your new favorite. We’ve seen a lot (like, a lot, a lot) of Disney Loungefly over the years, but this one features multiple princesses in a truly unique style. ©BoxLunch BoxLunch has been pulling some...
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- From Marvel to the Force: Why Jon Watts Is Taking the Reins of the Next ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy The galaxy far, far away is preparing to take its biggest leap back onto the big screen in years. Industry reports have confirmed that filmmaker Jon Watts—the director behind Marvel Studios’ multi-billion-dollar Spider-Man trilogy and the co-creator of Disney+’s Star Wars: Skeleton Crew—has been attached to...
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Could Do Something AMAZING in Monsters, Inc. Land. Let’s Hope They Don’t Blow It. Monstropolis is opening next year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we have high expectations. ©Disney After a few years of concept art, permit filings, and construction updates, Monstropolis is taking over the old...
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- Gran Destino Tower vs. Disney’s Riviera Resort Gran Destino Tower and Riviera Resort are the two newest hotels at Walt Disney World. They’re different in that one is a Moderate-tier property aimed at convention guests and the other is a Deluxe for DVC members, but they have a ton in common. This post compares and contrast the...
- Complete List of Halloween Treats at Disney World (2026) Disney has finally announced a list of Halloween treats for Walt Disney World in 2026. Typically, these treats start to debut in mid-August, but it... The post Complete List of Halloween Treats at Disney World (2026) appeared first on Resorts Gal....
- Disney World President Praises Imagineers After Riding Updated Alien Swirling Saucers Disney World President Lauds Imagineers After Testing New Alien Swirling Saucers There’s dynamic energy in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Walt Disney World Resort President Joe Schott recently stopped by Pizza Planet’s favorite play space to take a spin on the newly updated Alien Swirling Saucers attraction. Schott...
- Photos: "Hexed" Character Maquettes Added to The Magic of Disney Animation The recently reopened Magic of Disney Animation continues to strengthen its showcase of upcoming Disney projects with more additions from Hexed.What's Happening:When The Magic of Disney Animation officially returned to Disney's Hollywood Studios earlier this month, it brought with it a returning fan-favorite element – a gallery of items sharing...
- Minecraft World Hotel will bring Creepers, TNT and more into guest rooms Minecraft is taking its block-filled world beyond the theme park. New Minecraft World Hotel concepts reveal family guest rooms, an elaborate lobby and an underwater-themed Deep Sea Diner. The post Minecraft World Hotel will bring Creepers, TNT and more into guest rooms...
- 'Toy Story' Garbage Truck and Stitch Mood Toys Arrive at Disneyland Resort Garbage Truck toy inspired by Toy Story and Stitch Many Moods toys arrive at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort. ‘Toy Story’ Garbage Truck – $39.99 This Toy Story-inspired garbage truck toy is green and looks just like the one Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the...
- Open-Edition Mandalorian and Grogu Pins Now Available at Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort has released new open-edition Star Wars pins featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu. Both pins we found come with the new Star Wars backing card design that debuted a few months ago. Grogu in Hover Pram Pin – $14.99 This pin features a smiling Grogu in...
- Marvel Action Figures, Rubber Ducks, and Keychains Arrive at Disneyland New Marvel merchandise featuring classic Super Heroes is now available at Avengers Reserve in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Marvel Keychain Set – $16.99 A set of chibi-style Super Hero keychains is displayed together on a black backing card. The collection includes Captain America holding...
- Pirates of the Caribbean Construction Permits Filed at Magic Kingdom Disney World Files New Construction Permits for Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean may be getting a little attention from Disney’s construction crews, with two new permits filed for the classic Magic Kingdom attraction. Related: Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Shop Opening in Disney Springs on October 8th The permits...
- Oktoberfest Beer Mug Now Available on Disney Cruise Line To celebrate Oktoberfest, you can grab a Leinenkugel beer mug now available for purchase on the Disney Fantasy. Oktoberfest Beer Mug on the Disney Fantasy – $22.00 The Leinenkugel Oktoberfest beer mug holds a liter and is all glass, including the handle. The glass of the mug...
- Two New Winnie the Pooh Books Released for 100th Anniversary Disney is celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with two new books featuring the famous character and his friends. Winnie the Pooh 100 Mindful Moments – $25 From Random House Worlds is Winnie the Pooh 100 Mindful Moments. Each of the 100 moments in the book...
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- Disney World Airport Luggage Transfer Service Now Includes JetBlue Walt Disney World’s Airport Luggage Transfer service has added its fourth airline. Beginning September 24, the program expanded to include JetBlue, joining Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines as participating carriers. The service allows Guests staying at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels to have checked luggage transferred between...
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- Fake Logs and Tree Stump Painted in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios as Area Refurbishment Continues The fake logs, along with a tree stump, located in Echo Lake, have been painted. The lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was drained last month for a refurbishment of its props and Dockside Diner. Fake Echo Lake Logs and Stump Painted Since our last update earlier this...
- Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit Debuts for 2026 Halloween Season at EPCOT, Later than Previous Years Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has returned for a shorter Halloween-season run from September 25 through November 2, 2026. Guests look for decorative pumpkins inspired by Disney characters and place the matching stickers on their game boards. Participants can redeem their game boards for a spooky keepsake, even if...
- Disney World Passholders Locked Out of Morning Reservations at Two Parks Walt Disney World Annual Passholders trying to start Saturday, September 26, 2026, at EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios hit a hard reservation wall. Both parks reached capacity for Passholder reservations, while Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom remained available at the time the capacity change was reported. The immediate consequence...
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- Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk hides details and stories worth a closer look Hurly-Burly is gorgeous at first glance, but don’t stop there. Look closely at the letters, posters and props filling Disney’s newest BoardWalk venue, and you’ll uncover decades of stories — including a surprising connection to a mystery that began in 1940. The post...
- 2 New MagicBands Just Arrived For Disney World Guests Disney just dropped two new MagicBand+ designs featuring fan-favorite characters! The Mandalorian and Grogu If you’re on the hunt for a new MagicBand+ for your next trip, you’re in luck — Disney just dropped two new designs online...
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- Universal Pictures Becomes the First Studio to Cross $5 Billion at the Global Box Office in 2026 Universal Pictures is the first studio to cross $5 billion globally at the box office this year. 2026 has been a big year for Universal Pictures. The Odyssey became Universal’s highest-grossing film ever, earning more than $1.73 billion worldwide. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael also...
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- Costumes and Dioramas for the New Carousel of Progress Arrive at Hollywood Studios New Carousel of Progress Exhibit Arrives at Walt Disney Presents Guests visiting Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can now get a sneak peek at the upcoming reimagining of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress with brand-new costumes, scale dioramas, and concept art on display. Located right next to the...
- New Additions and Menu Updates Arrive at Chefs de France in EPCOT Chefs de France Shakes Up EPCOT Menu with New Filet Mignon, Croissant Burger and More Bonjour, new menu items! Chefs de France at EPCOT has refreshed its lunch and dinner menus for fall 2026, bringing three new entrées to the France Pavilion restaurant while saying au revoir to a few...
- Lilypad Brings a Fresh Beat to Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney World Lilypad Drops a Fresh New Soundtrack at Alien Swirling Saucers Something out-of-this-world just landed in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The incoming Toy Story 5 character Lilypad has officially taken over DJ duties at Alien Swirling Saucers, bringing a fresh new playlist, fun visual effects, and interactive experiences...
- Walt Disney World Logo Debuts on UCF Football Helmets for the 2026 Season UCF Knights Add Walt Disney World Logo to Football Helmets for 2026 Season A little extra Disney magic is heading to the Bounce House this season as the UCF Knights add the Walt Disney World logo to their football helmets. Related: First look Inside Hurly-Burly Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk UCF...
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- Fashionable Disney Fall ‘Fits for the Whole Family Fall may be a time to prepare Halloween costumes, but you also need to plan outfits for every other day in the season. Thankfully, Disney’s many collaborations have brought forth a bountiful harvest of fashions for everyone in the family, with apparel and accessories from companies like...
- Yesterland: Rocket Jets at Disneyland Rocket Jets spun above Disneyland’s Tomorrowland from July 1967 until January 1997 — almost 30 years. It wasn’t the first or the last rocket-themed spinner at Disneyland. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Rocket Jets at Disneyland Rocket Jets replaced an earlier ride, Astro-Jet, which opened in March...
- Check Out All of the "Descendants/Zombies/Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Tour" Merchandise The Worlds Collide Tour is back for a second year, this time bringing together the worlds of Descendants, ZOMBIES and Camp Rock. The tour kicked off with its first stop tonight in Palm Desert, California, where we had the chance to check out the merchandise available this year.What’s Happening:Laughing Place...
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- Photos: Carousel of Progress and Monstropolis Get the Spotlight with New Updates at Walt Disney Presents Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios is the place to go to get a preview of all of the additions coming to Walt Disney World. Some new costumes, figures, and concept art from some upcoming Walt Disney World projects have been added to the attraction.Walt Disney's Carousel of ProgressThe...
- Photos/Video: Lilypad Brings New Jams to Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney's Hollywood Studios Lilypad has arrived in Toy Story Land, bringing some new magic to Alien Swirling Saucers – now subtitled Lilypad's Jams. Let's see just how the attraction has changed, with new musical tracks, interactive fun from Lilypad, and more.What's Happening:Lilypad from Pixar Animation Studios' smash-hit film Toy Story 5 has brought...
- Photos: New "Phineas and Ferb" Keychains Available in World of Disney at Walt Disney World With Disney Channel's Phineas and Ferb animated series current in the midst of its revival, Laughing Place reporter Jeremiah Good has spotted some new keychains featuring four different characters from the show at Walt Disney World's Disney Springs outdoor shopping complex. Check out more photos below!What's happening:New (but previously announced)...
- Grand Avenue Lofts Call Box Returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios With Dozens More Names The fake apartment call box has returned to the Grand Lofts building along Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Grand Avenue Call Box The call box was gone a few days ago but is back as of Friday, September 25. And it has been updated to include...
- Walt Disney World Files Construction Permits for Pirates of the Caribbean Disney filed two construction permits for Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom, likely for maintenance. Pirates of the Caribbean Permits The permits were filed by Disney’s Sourcing & Procurement team. One is for 4873B Caribbean Way, the facade and queue of the ride, while the other...
- First Look at Hurly-Burly Nighttime Entertainment at Disney's BoardWalk Disney invited WDWNT to a preview of Hurly-Burly, a new jazz club at Disney’s BoardWalk offering a variety of entertainment and menu items. During today’s preview, we got to see three different bands perform. Hurly-Burly Disney Jazz Club – Disney’s Boardwalk Hurly-Burly, which takes over the former...
- 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' Crosses the $2.8 Billion Mark at the Global Box Office Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame returned to theatres on September 25 in an Encore re-release and has now crossed the $2.8 billion mark at the global box office. The Encore presentation featured an exclusive preview of Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to arrive in theatres...
- Disney Cruise Line Introduces Reusable White Cups at Poolside Drink Stations, Replacing Mickey Cups in Cabanas Disney Cruise Line is phasing out paper cups in favor of reusable plastic ones at self-serve drink stations by the pools, as well as replacing the clear plastic cups of Cabanas. So far, we know the reusable cups are available on the Disney Fantasy, but they will...
- First Look Inside Hurly-Burly, The New Boardwalk Lounge at Walt Disney World Disney invited WDWNT to a preview of Hurly-Burly, a new jazz club at Disney’s BoardWalk offering a variety of entertainment and menu items. Hurly-Burly Jazz Club Hurly-Burly, which takes over the former JellyRolls location at Disney’s Boardwalk, will open to guests on October 1. After almost 30...
- Massive Meltdown at Disney World: Why Over 30 Rides Just Went Offline Yesterday Stepping into a Disney World theme park expecting magical memories only to be greeted by screen after screen of “Temporarily Closed” notifications is every vacationer’s nightmare. That was the reality for thousands of guests visiting Walt Disney World yesterday as a massive operational...
- Olaf Draws! Operating in B-Mode at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney's Hollywood Studios Olaf Draws! is currently operating in B-Mode at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Drapes currently cover Olaf and his desk at Olaf Draws! at The Magic of Disney Animation. This experience typically features Olaf hosting the experience from an...
- Brightline’s Bankruptcy Won’t Stop Trains in Florida, But What About Disney World’s Future Station? The Brightline high-speed rail that runs between Orlando International Airport and Miami and will eventually connect to Walt Disney World, is reworking its debt in bankruptcy court. Here are full details about the company’s Chapter 11 filing and why that will not impact train service in Florida, plus what’s up with...
- FIRST LOOK: We Got To Try Disney World’s NEWEST Lounge Before It Opens
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- REVIEW: Disney Fantasy Adds Complimentary Self-Serve DOLE Whip Slushies to Concierge Deck The concierge deck on the Disney Fantasy now offers complimentary DOLE Whip slushies. There are two flavors available: mango and pineapple. Like ice cream on the ship, the slushies are self-serve. Cups are available next to the machines, which were not labeled and look almost identical. Pineapple...
- Distorted AI-Generated Images Cover Universal Store Construction Wall at Orlando Airport AI-generated photos of Universal merchandise, including Mario characters, cover a construction wall at the Orlando International Airport. AI-Generated Photos at MCO In an Instagram video shared by Instagram user @walkintheparktravel, they seemingly stopped by the Universal Orlando Resort store in the East Hall area of the airport...
- The One Disney Amazon Find That’s Practically Perfect, According to Just About Everybody It’s tough to top this essential — especially when you see the price and its functionality. Loungefly Organizer We’re always looking for ways to improve our Disney days, but even after all these years, there’s one essential we keep going back to. And it’s not just...
- Why Fall and Winter Are the Most Magical Times to Take a Disney Cruise Everything you need to know about Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises, including 2026 sailing dates by ship, Pumpkin Trees, Santa, deck parties, and planning and packing tips.
- Orlando International Airport Posts Notice of Training Exercise This Afternoon Orlando International Airport (MCO) shared a heads up that they will conduct a training exercise this afternoon, September 25, and travelers may see emergency responders. MCO Training Exercise The exercise will take place beneath Gates 1-29 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. They said on social media,...
- 'Hexed' Character Maquettes Debut in The Magic of Disney Animation in Hollywood Studios Character maquettes from the upcoming Disney film Hexed have debuted in The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New Hexed Character Maquettes Hexed follows teenager Billie Doe as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery after discovering she has magical powers. Her newfound abilities lead...
- UCF Knights Football & Walt Disney World Reveal Sponsorship Helmet to be Worn This Season The Walt Disney World logo will appear on the University of Central Florida Knights’ football helmets this season, beginning at the Big 12 Conference game against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs at Acrisure Bounce House on Saturday, September 26. Walt Disney World x UCF Football Helmet...
- Amazon Quietly Dropped Prices On These 5 Disney Finds Ok. We know that Amazon tends to offer a lot of “deals.” Nobody wants to know about a sale that’s going to save them $1 or $2. But we bet you want to know about really awesome Disney souvenirs that have been slashed by 40%, right?!
- Taylor Swift Song Makes Toy Story Land Debut at Disney World: Full Playlist for Lilypad’s Jams Ride Overlay Taylor Swift makes her return to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, this time with an on-ride song at Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams, which is now open. Here’s the full playlist, including “I Knew It, I Knew You” and our take on that song. Finally, our rant about fan...
- This New Loungefly Collection Is Perfect for Disney Villain Fans Sometimes those dastardly villains from beloved Disney movies win us over — and there’s no shame in that! ©Amazon Disney knows this, and that’s why they’ve given us so many amazing villain-themed souvenirs! We especially love it when...
- Reimagined Carousel of Progress Costumes & Dioramas Debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios The costumes and dioramas for the upcoming reimagining of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress have been added to Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests can view this display next to the live-action Ariel meet-and-greet. Carousel of Progress Costumes and Dioramas In the photo above, John...
- PHOTOS: First Concept Art of Glob Theater Lobby in Updated Monstropolis Preview Center at Disney's Hollywood Studios The preview center for Walt Disney World’s new lands has been updated, including never-before-seen concept art for Monstropolis. Monstropolis Preview The preview center opened last year inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with concept art for Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, and Piston Peak National Park gathered...
- These Are the Kinds of People Who Work at Disney Food Blog. We Do Not Apologize. We love talking all things Disney and helping other guests have a great Disney World vacation, and here’s why you can trust Disney Food Blog to help! Cinderella Castle Every so often, something crosses our team’s desk that reminds us exactly who we are as a...
- Photos: New "Phineas and Ferb" Keychains Available in World of Disney at Walt Disney World With Disney Channel's Phineas and Ferb animated series current in the midst of its revival, Laughing Place reporter Jeremiah Good has spotted some new keychains featuring four different characters from the show at Walt Disney World's Disney Springs outdoor shopping complex. Check out more photos below!What's happening:New (but previously announced)...
- Photos: New Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives at EPCOT An upcoming Walt Disney World milestone is getting the merchandise treatment as a new collection celebrating the resort's 55th anniversary has arrived at Walt Disney World. The new lineup has already been spotted at EPCOT, giving guests a first look at the commemorative merchandise celebrating 55 Magical Years.The collection embraces...
- Walt Disney World is Teaming up with the University of Central Florida Disney fans are often compared to sports fans when it comes to the way they express their passion. Of course, a lot of Disney fans are also sports fans, and fans of one particular college athletic program are about to get a double dose of fun fandom.What's Happening:The University of...
- Newest "Imagineer That" Tracks Down The Oldest Item In The Imagineering Library Walt Disney Imagineering's Imagineer That YouTube series gives fans a unique peek behind the scenes at the team that makes Disney Parks come to life. They've been doing that work for a long time, but the tools they use have been around much longer.What's Happening:The latest episode of Imaginer that...
- 2 New Disney Rumors Swirling This Week: What’s Real, Fake, or TBD In the world of Disney news, it can sometimes be hard to figure out what’s actually news — and what’s just a wild rumor. Chances are you’ve seen them swirling around the internet: tattoos are banned at the parks, Cinderella Castle is being dismantled...
- Disney Executive Confirms Layoffs and 'Automating Workflows' With New Technology Disney’s Chief Legal Officer has seemingly confirmed more layoffs are coming to the company, implying AI is taking over jobs. Disney Layoffs Horacio Gutierrez, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer, The Walt Disney Company, sent a memo on September 18 to his LGA...
- RUMOR: Matterhorn Bobsleds to be Torn Down & Rebuilt in New Location as Part of Tomorrowland Reimagining Matterhorn Bobsleds, the first roller coaster ride attraction at Disneyland Park and the very first tubular steel coaster in the world, is rumored to be torn down and rebuilt in a new location of the park as part of the reimagining of the nearby Tomorrowland. Tomorrowland Reimagining...
- Taylor Swift Song, Full Set List Revealed for Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney's Hollywood Studios Lilypad from Toy Story 5 is now the DJ of Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing a brand-new soundtrack to the ride. And, a Taylor Swift song is included in the set list. New Alien Swirling Saucers Songs Guests hear a randomized song during their...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- A New Disney x Halloween Loungefly Collection Quietly Released on Amazon Disney Halloween Loungefly bags are quietly popping up online, and we found Stitch, Jack and Sally, costumed Disney pets, a...
- Disney World Ends 49-Day Closure, Mickey and Minnie Finally Return Longtime Hollywood Studios visitors have a small but genuinely welcome reason to celebrate this week. Vacation Fun,...
- Coaster Closures? Disney Develops AI Watchdog for Theme Park Ride Failures Disney has quietly filed for a patent on a system that could change how the company catches...
- Update: Disney Confirms Big Changes for Reimagined Carousel of Progress as Reopening Date Approaches Theme park fans looking for a sneak peek at the historic overhaul of Walt Disney’s Carousel of...
- Disney World Confirms Animal Kingdom Theme Park Overhaul, Beginning September 27 Once again, Walt Disney World Resort has updated the rope drop procedure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme...
- Disney Re-Brands ‘Toy Story’ Attraction, Replaces With Legend Taylor Swift Taylor Swift’s connection to Walt Disney World keeps growing, and this time it’s showing up in one...
- These 10 Disney World Essentials Have Saved Me Over and Over Again These are the Disney World essentials that the DFB team actually uses and you should too!
- Disney World Shares NEW Look At Monstropolis and Carousel of Progress We just got a NEW look at two upcoming Disney World projects!
- DFB Video: Should YOU Buy Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass? Let’s cut to the chase. SHOULD you buy Disney World’s premium skip-the-ride-line-service, Lightning Lane Multi Pass, or SHOULD you save...
- A Realistic Meal Plan for Gluten-Free Eaters at Disney World Going on vacation with a food allergy can feel overwhelming, but our team is sharing their favorite Gluten-Free items at...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Photos: Carousel of Progress and Monstropolis Get the Spotlight with New Updates at Walt Disney Presents Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios is the place to go to...
- Photos/Video: Lilypad Brings New Jams to Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney's Hollywood Studios Lilypad has arrived in Toy Story Land, bringing some new magic to Alien...
- PHOTOS: Dockside Margaritas Cast Members Debut New Look Disney Springs cast members at Dockside Margaritas are sporting a fresh new look. The team recently debuted brand-new costumes,...
- PHOTOS: Marketplace Co-Op is FULLY Open at Disney Springs Get ready to shop ’til you drop! Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs is fully open again...
- Photos: Cheers for Cheese Exhibit Now Open at Communicore Hall During EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival While the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has been underway for...
- New Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World Guests visiting Walt Disney World can add some extra Disney magic to their...
- Monstropolis Permits Point to Harryhausen's and Archie's Scare Pig Pizza at Hollywood Studios Monstropolis Construction Permits Filed for Harryhausen's and Archie's Scare Pig Pizza at Hollywood...
- Photos: Half of Alien Swirling Saucers Closed Ahead of Debut of New Elements This Friday With just a few days to go until some new magic debuts at...
- Disney Files Several Construction Permits for Disney Springs and Bridge Work New Disney Springs Permits Filed for Bridge, Restaurants, and Shops Walt Disney World...
- Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Show Building Begins to Dominate the Hollywood Studios Skyline Massive ‘Monsters, Inc.' Door Coaster Building Takes Shape at Hollywood Studios The skyline...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Kevin Feige Officially Confirms One Character Will Anchor the Entire 'Avengers: Doomsday' Story - In Today's Daily Recap for 9/26/2026 Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, has confirmed that one character will anchor the story of...
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Vehicle Reaches Halfway Point in Ride Clearance Test at Universal Orlando Photographer @bioreconstruct has shared new photos on X of the ride vehicle clearance testing occurring on the...
- Universal Pictures Becomes the First Studio to Cross $5 Billion at the Global Box Office in 2026 Universal Pictures is the first studio to cross $5 billion globally at the box office this year....
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- Universal Mardi Gras is Officially Back in February Universal Orlando has officially confirmed Mardi Gras is back February 6 – March 7, 2027! This colorful...
- All of Our Halloween Horror Nights Thoughts and House Rankings We’re halfway through the Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) season and we’re ready to share our thoughts on...
- Distorted AI-Generated Images Cover Universal Store Construction Wall at Orlando Airport AI-generated photos of Universal merchandise, including Mario characters, cover a construction wall at the Orlando International Airport....
- Treasures of Poseidon Gift Shop Demolished in The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure The Treasures of Poseidon gift shop in The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure has been...
- Universal Orlando Graphic Designer Reveals Creation Process of Halloween Horror Nights Souvenir 'Blinky' Cup Daniel, a senior graphic designer at Universal Orlando Resort, is giving a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes process...
- New Counter Service Restaurant Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk in Today's Daily Recap for 9/24/2026 The latest edition of the Disney Files magazine has teased a new quick-service dining location coming to...