Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- 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!
- You Can Skip a Lot of Disney World “Essentials.” This Isn’t One of Them. Looking for the perfect portable charger for Disney World? These are three of our favorites!
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Now Open as Typhoon Lagoon Closes for Seasonal Refurbishment Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is now open once again after its seasonal refurbishment at Walt Disney World. With the park’s opening comes the closure of Typhoon Lagoon. Both will be open together later this year. Blizzard Beach Now Open As of today, February 15, 2026, Blizzard...
- We’ve Got A Construction UPDATE for Disney’s Contemporary Resort More construction work is coming to this Disney World hotel.
- I Hate to Say It, But These 5 Disneyland Rides Just Need to GO Should these Disneyland Resort rides be on the chopping block?
- Scaffolding Surrounds Much of Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts for Exterior Refurb It’s that time again. Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts are once again going through an extensive exterior refurbishment. That means there’s lots of scaffolding covering large sections of both resorts. Friend of the site @bioreconstruct captured a look at some of the scaffolding up on one...
- 3 Hour Ride Lines?! This Is EXACTLY Why We Warn You About Holiday Weekends at Disney World I looked at the wait times in Disney World this weekend and only one word comes to mind: YIKES.
- 9 Eerily Dystopian Photos That Capture How Nightmarish Disneyland Used to Be There are some weird chapters in the history of the "Happiest Place on Earth."
- First Detailed Look Inside Frozen After After at Disneyland Paris Frozen Ever After opens with World of Frozen on March 29 alongside the rebranding of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World. As we near the opening date, some media outlets have been given the opportunity to take pictures inside the attraction. Thanks to dip.works on...
- Disney Provides Valentine’s Day Enrichment for Otter Couple Kevin & Mae at Animal Kingdom For Valentine’s Day, Cast Members at Disney’s Animal Kingdom provided their family of otters with a special enrichment to celebrate the day. Otters at Animal Kingdom Thanks to an Instagram post from Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment, viewers can watch...
- Broadway Star Ashley Brown Teases ‘Tangled’ Stage Adaptation During Performance at Festival of the Arts During her February 13 performance at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Ashley Brown teased a new Broadway musical. Ashley Brown Teases New Broadway Musical Ashley Brown was the original Mary Poppins on Broadway and is a common face on the America Gardens Theatre for the...
- Typhoon Lagoon Now Closed for 3-Month Refurbishment Overnight, the Walt Disney World water parks switched operational status. With Typhoon Lagoon carrying operations through the winter season, Blizzard Beach took over and is now operational through the Summer. That means that Typhoon Lagoon is now closed for a 3-month refurbishment. Here’s what to expect during the Spring season...
- Tropical Americas Carousel Ride Base Taking Shape at Disney’s Animal Kingdom New aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct reveal the latest work taking place on a new carousel ride coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The carousel is one of three attractions that will be part of the Tropical Americas land when it opens next year, replacing DinoLand USA. Here’s...
- Dino-Sue Removed, DINOSAUR Courtyard & Aladar Iguanodon Demolished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom New aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct have given us a glimpse into the quick work being done at the former DINOSAUR attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The DINOSAUR attraction closed earlier this month, and we recently spotted debris removal trucks heading into the attraction’s courtyard. Of course,...
- Yep, I Want EVERYTHING in This New Disney Loungefly Collection I want everything in this new Disney Loungefly collection.
- 2026 Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration Details Details have been posted for this year’s annual Mardi Gras Pargo Parade and celebration at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts. Each year, cast members from select... The post 2026 Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration Details appeared first on
- Frontier Airlines Is ENDING 10 Routes — Here’s What’s Getting Cut Frontier Airlines is making some massive route changes!
- Where in the World #933 To all who come to this photo trivia game, welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details that Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day in the US! And Ramadan starts on...
- I Did NOT Intend on Spending $279 on a Disney Souvenir Today…but This Is Dangerously Tempting If you love "Beauty and the Beast" as much as we do, this is one LEGO set you very well may want to save up to grab!
- Welp, I Know Where My Next Paycheck Is Going (Hint: 3 NEW Lego Sets Are Available to Pre-Order Now!) Disney just teased new merch for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' movie and I'm about to spend all of my money!
- The WEIRDEST Disney Souvenirs Fans Have ACTUALLY Brought Through TSA at the Orlando Airport We decided to ask you over on Facebook about your experience bringing certain souvenirs through TSA at the airport, and you definitely delivered! Let’s get into a few of the top responses that had us nodding along and laughing nervously.
- The HUGE Disney Water Park Change We Need To Warn You About Reminder: Disney's water parks are changing today!
- QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Disney’s CEO History? We’ll Be Impressed If You Get 10/10 You know Walt Disney. You know Bob Iger. But how well do you really know the people who’ve been running Disney behind the scenes for decades? From surprise leadership changes to short-lived eras, this quiz dives into Disney’s CEO history. We’ll be genuinely impressed if you can get a perfect...
- Self-Walking ‘Living’ Animatronic Olaf Arriving Soon in Hong Kong World of Frozen We already knew that the living character of Olaf the snowman from Frozen was coming to both Paris and Hong Kong, but a new teaser from Hong Kong Disneyland shows Olaf in the park getting ready to meet guests soon. Olaf in Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland...
- Sawgrass Mills Disney Character Warehouse Closing This Spring According to several social media posts, the Disney Character Warehouse location in Sunrise, Florida is closing on April 15. Disney Character Warehouse Closing at Sawgrass Mills Based on information shared to social media, Disney Character Warehouse Sawgrass Mills Mall, Disney has elected not to renew their lease....
- Aladar, Dino-Sue Removed from DINOSAUR Courtyard at Animal Kingdom Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X, we now know that both Aladar and Dino-Sue have been removed from the former DINOSAUR Courtyard in Animal Kingdom. He also snapped some shots of the rest of DinoLand, U.S.A. as the former land become the Tropical Americas. Aladar & Dino-Sue Removed...
- See What the Magic Kingdom Park Expansion Looks Like NOW These new Piston Peak and Villains land updates have us so excited!
- This Could Be a Refillable Mug Game-Changer in Disney World There's one thing that could seriously change the refillable mug game at Disney World, and honestly, it's kind of wild that it hasn't happened yet.
- AllEars Video: Why You Might NOT Want To Do The Disney College Program The Disney College Program can be magical, but it can also be exhausting, chaotic, and absolutely NOT what you expect.
- The Rainbow Doesn’t Fade: Why Disney World’s Iconic ‘Gay Days’ Is Back On After Shocking Cancellation Rumors For a few tense days in early February 2026, it felt as though a 35-year tradition was about to vanish into the Florida humidity. When the official organizers of Gay Days Orlando announced a “pause” for their 2026 festivities, the news sent shockwaves through the global
- I Asked 5 Disney Experts for the Best Spot to Watch Magic Kingdom Fireworks — The Answers Shocked Me These aren't your typical fireworks viewing spots.
- REVIEW: We’re Shocked By How Much We Loved This NEW Disney Drink — But Is It Worth $19? Downtown Disney has a new chocolate limoncello cocktail!
- Disney World’s Chaotic Closure List Is the Reason I Have Trust Issues It's hard to keep up with all of these Disney World closures, but we've got your back!
- EPCOT Has a New Chocolate Teddy Bear Treat in France in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/14/2026 Aerial Piston Peak photos reveal possible ride structure in Magic Kingdom, rare Disney couples meet guests at Magic Kingdom for Valentine’s Day 2026, and why Michael Eisner bought Indiana Jones — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 14, 2026. WDW News Today...
- Disney Imagineering Celebrates Construction Landmark for the Upcoming Encanto Attraction Imagineers Sign Final Steel Beam for Encanto Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The magic is literally rising from the ground at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates a major construction milestone for the upcoming Encanto attraction in the new Tropical Americas land. Related: Disney Celebrates 1st Birthday of...
- Picking a Southern Californian Airport for Your Disneyland & LA Trip Before you can enjoy a wonderful vacation at Disneyland Resort, you have to get there! Getting to Anaheim or LA isn’t a problem but deciding on how to do that can prove difficult as there are five different airports all within Orange County, Los Angeles and Hollywood....
- New EPCOT France Pavilion Merchandise Collection Includes Ear Headband, Minnie Big Face Tote Hi everyone! A new EPCOT France pavilion merchandise collection has arrived to World Showcase! The collection in L’Esprit De La
- Peter Pan Topiary Display Returns for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026 in New Location Hi everyone! The Peter Pan topiary display has returned for the upcoming EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026, in
- Crews Prepare to Paint Grizzly River Run During Refurbishment It looks like crew members are getting ready to refresh the paint of Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure. Plastic tarps now cover several props and themed elements. Grizzly River Run Construction The ride was drained soon after it closed for work. There is scaffolding and...
- New Floral Loungefly at Disneyland Resort There is a new floral Disney Parks Loungefly at Disneyland Resort. We discovered the bag in the Emporium at Disneyland Park. Floral Loungefly – $80 The Loungefly mini backpack is white with an all over floral pattern. Mickey and Minnie hold hands as they frolic through the...
- Photos: DinoLand U.S.A. Signage Removed at Disney's Animal Kingdom Almost two weeks ago now, DinoLand U.S.A. permanently closed at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The area's main signage was covered up the day following the closure, and has since been removed completely.What's Happening:Following the end of the operating day on February 1, DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus permanently closed as the final remaining...
- Photos: New Park-Specific Starbucks Tumbler and Blind Box Pin Set Arrive at Magic Kingdom Those visiting Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World can get their hands on a new, park specific, Starbucks Tumbler featuring different imagery indicative of the park. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support Laughing Place by providing us a small commission, but will not affect your...
- CRISLU Launches Pop-Up Experience at Disney Springs Just In Time for Valentine's Day Those visiting Walt Disney World this romantic weekend will have the opportunity to partake in a special, limited-time, CRISLU retail experience. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support Laughing Place by providing us a small commission, but will not affect your pricing or user experience. Thank...
- LEGO Store Removes Woody and Buzz Figures at Downtown Disney Despite recent completed refurbishments, walls are still surrounding the same parts of the LEGO Store in Downtown Disney at Disneyland. LEGO Store Construction Compared to our visit last week as visible below, it appears Woody and Buzz have been removed from the rocket. Other work behind the...
- Iconic Space Mountain Set To Close at Disney Park Amid Operational Changes Space Mountain, one of Disney’s most recognizable attractions, is preparing for another period of transition — this time at Hong Kong Disneyland. The closure arrives amid broader operational changes and expansion plans at the resort, as the park balances legacy attractions with a growing slate of...
- Zootopia & Rapunzel Sweatshirts, Monsters Inc. T-Shirt at Disney World New character-inspired apparel at Walt Disney World this week includes two sweatshirts and a t-shirt. We found the Nick Wilde and Rapunzel sweatshirts at Tren-D and the Monsters, Inc. tee at DisneyStyle. Nick Wilde Sweatshirt – $59.99 This green pullover is a similar color to Nick Wilde’s...
- Concrete Poured for New Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Entrance The wooden framework in a hole in the ground outside Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has been replaced by a concrete base. The Magic Kingdom ride is undergoing a major overhaul and has been closed since last summer. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin The concrete was poured...
- Bluey Wins Big at Toy Fair 2026 as Moose Toys Reveals New Playsets, Plush & Collectibles Toy Fair 2026 just started, and Bluey is already a winner, taking home a back-to-back "License of the Year" award at the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Moose Toys has the master license for Bluey products, and they were also celebrating their own win for Playset of the Year...
- Early Previews of Frozen Ever After in Disneyland Paris Confirm Songs Will Only Be in English Frozen Ever After is set to open in Disney Adventure World on March 29. When the attraction opens, the songs will only be played in English, frustrating French-speaking fans. Frozen Ever After The World of Frozen transports you to the Norwegian-inspired Kingdom of Arendelle, where Anna and...
- Gertie the Dinosaur Visibly Cracked at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gertie the Dinosaur is looking a little worse for wear with a visibly deep crack seen on the structure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Dinosaur Gertie Showing Cracks Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction has stood in Echo Lake since the park originally opened...
- French-Themed Minnie Mouse Big Face Tote Arrives at EPCOT Oui, we’re still seeing new versions of the big face totes. The latest design features Minnie wearing French finery. France Pavilion Minnie Big Face Tote – $49.99 This new version of the big face tote has Minnie wearing a red beret and a blue scarf patterned with...
- Rare Disney Couples Meet Guests at Magic Kingdom for Valentine’s Day 2026 Several rare Disney couples are making special meet and greet appearances at Walt Disney World to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026. Here is who we saw at Magic Kingdom on February 14. And, check out who we saw at EPCOT yesterday! Snow White and her Prince Snow White...
- I Do NOT Need Another Emotional Support Water Bottle, but These New Disney Ones are Gonna be Hard to Resist We already have too many water bottles, we'll admit, but these Disney water bottles are just too hard to resist!
- REPORT: Jon Favreau’s ‘Star Wars’ Run to End Lucasfilm is nearing the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026), the first Star Wars feature to reach cinemas since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). The film arrives after years of franchise instability, shifting leadership, and uneven audience...
- Ghost Train in Frontierland: Why Big Thunder Mountain’s Spring Reopening is Starting to Look Like a Summer Bummer Frontierland has always been defined by its kinetic energy—the splash of the logs at the Bayou, the whistle of the Walt Disney World Railroad, and most importantly, the clattering roar of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. But for the better part of a year, the “Wildest Ride in...
- Why February 14th Is the BEST Day of the Year to Meet Characters in EPCOT We saw three iconic Disney couples at EPCOT on Valentine's Day!
- Epic Universe Quietly Changed Its Early Entry Lineup…AGAIN Epic Universe updated its Early Park Admission list!
- Disney Goes All In On Fighting Those Deepfake Videos You’ve Probably Seen Disney has sent a cease and desist letter over deepfake videos.
- Is ‘Cool Runnings’ Based on a True Story? Here’s the scoop on Jamaica’s iconic Olympic underdogs.
- The New Hat Every Disney Adult Will Be Wearing to Hollywood Studios in 2026 Here's some of our favorite hats for Hollywood Studios!
- Disneyland Releases ‘Sights and Sounds’ from the Disneyland Railroad In honor of the resort’s 70th anniversary, Disneyland has now released a video of the sights, sounds and memories of the Disneyland Railroad. Sights and Sounds of the Disneyland Railroad The video is posted on the Disney Parks YouTube Channel. It was announced via an X post:...
- Disney’s Big Avengers Campus Expansion Takes Another Step Forward We've got an update on the expansion happening at Disneyland's Avengers Campus.
- Magic Kingdom Guests Exposed to Black Mold as Disney Rushes To Remove It ...
- Former Disney World Cast Member Reveals the Secrets Behind Being “Chosen” in Star Tours This insider knowledge will help you become the Rebel Spy on Star Tours during your next Disney visit!
- There’s a NEW Winner for Highest Wait Time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Wowza, we did NOT expect to see this wait time in Disney's Hollywood Studios!
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Two Disneyland Resort Attractions Closing for Refurbishment As spring draws closer, the refurbishment calendar of Disneyland Resort now indicate two attractions will close beginning...
- Disney Wants More Ambition for Villains Land - Original Plans Reportedly Ditched Read full article
- You Won’t Believe the Crowds in Disney World Right Now These Presidents' Day crowds have us questioning everything!
- 15 Disney World Essentials Every First-Time Visitor Needs We're sharing our 15 essentials for Disney World for first timers!
- 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...
- 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...
- These 10 Tricks Will Change the Way You Do Magic Kingdom These are 10 tips for Magic Kingdom that our DFB team uses all the time to make our days better!
- Disney Pros Know: These 3 Magic Kingdom Rides Have “Good” and “Bad” Seats The best seats - and bests eats to avoid - at the Magic Kingdom.
- 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...
- 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,...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- RUMOR: Initial Villains Land Plans “Scrapped”, Imagineers Told to Dream Bigger A rumor kicked off this past weekend about the upcoming Villains Land coming...
- 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...
- Disney's Five-Year (Construction) Plan The Disney Parks, both American and foreign, are always changing. Nearly every resort...
- Tropical Americas Carousel Ride Base Taking Shape at Disney's Animal Kingdom New aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct reveal the latest work...
- Dino-Sue Removed, DINOSAUR Courtyard & Aladar Iguanodon Demolished at Disney's Animal Kingdom New aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct have given us a...
- Peter Pan Topiary Display Returns for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026 in New Location Hi everyone! The Peter Pan topiary display has returned for the upcoming EPCOT...
- Photos: New Park-Specific Starbucks Tumbler and Blind Box Pin Set Arrive at Magic Kingdom Those visiting Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World can get their hands on...
- PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Repainting Continues to Move Forward! Hello from Disney World! We’re spending our Saturday–and our Valentine’s Day–strolling through the resort. (Where else would we be?)
- Dinosaur Gertie Damaged at Disney's Hollywood Studios While visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios recently, we were observing some of the cold-weather...
- Aerial Photos Show Foundations, Expanded Construction in Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom New aerial photos from friend of the site Bioreconstruct offer the best look...
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...