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- Disneyland Paris Opens New McDonald’s
The brand-new McDonald’s at Disney Village in Disneyland Paris is now open and the original location is closed. Disneyland Paris announced the new McDonald’s back in 2023. New McDonald’s at Disneyland Paris The final building looks just like the concept art, with balconies and an “M”-shaped topiary... - EPCOT Guest Enters Restricted Area, Dips Toes Into Canada Pavilion Stream in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/16/2026
Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today;...
Latest Theme Park Headlines
- EPCOT Guest Enters Restricted Area, Dips Toes Into Canada Pavilion Stream in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/16/2026 Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today;...
- EPCOT Guest Enters Restricted Area, Dips Toes Into Canada Pavilion Stream in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/16/2026 Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today;...
- 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... - Stop Freaking Out. Disney World Did Not Just “Scrap” Villains Land
Rumors about Disney's upcoming Villains Land are circulating online, but what is actually going on? We're breaking it down! - I Walked 20,000 Steps at Disney World Without Pain — Because of These
These 4 items SAVED my feet in Disney World.
Universal Orlando
- 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 Mardi Gras with international flavors of carnaval. Guests can enjoy an authentic Mardi Gras parade, concerts from Grammy-winning artists, plus shopping and dining opportunities all included with your regular park ticket to Universal Studios Florida. No other... - 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 Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Florida. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Construction Universal Orlando Resort recently announced that the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster will... - 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 about this week! We’ve pulled together the top news and videos from the last seven days to make sure you haven’t missed any of this week’s most seen stories. The... - 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 for Valentine’s Day 2026, and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” sign removed from Splash Mountain in Tokyo — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, February 13, 2026. WDW News Today...
Rumors and News
- Stop Freaking Out. Disney World Did Not Just “Scrap” Villains Land Rumors about Disney's upcoming Villains Land are circulating online, but what is
- 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. - Listener Questions For Your Disney Trip
Got questions about Disney World planning, Lightning Lanes, resorts, dining, or 2026 trips? We've got answers! This week on Rope Drop Radio, we're diving into your listener questions and helping you plan smarter, save time, and stress less on your next Disney vacation. - Sony Reverses Course On Its Marvel Spider-Man Plans (And Fans Will Love This)
Sony's future with the Marvel Cinematic Universe reportedly took a new and exciting turn, according to a new rumor. - Jerry Bruckheimer Responds to Jack Sparrow's Son & Margot Robbie Rumor
The internet went wild last week when a report came out that the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie would feature Jack Sparrow's son as the lead alongside Margot Robbie.
Walt Disney Photos
- Photos: Updated Kilimanjaro Safaris Remote Control Truck Now Available at Disney's Animal Kingdom
A popular Disney's Animal Kingdom toy set has received a redesigned look, letting guests control their own Kilimanjaro Safaris truck. - Photos of DVC Members To Be Relocated from Olivia's Café at Disney's Old Key West Resort
A beloved element of Disney's Old Key West Resort will be changing as work is scheduled to take place at Olivia's Café. - Young Tiger Bakso and Mom Now Permanently Separate at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
Hi everyone! Young Sumatran tiger Bakso and his mom Sohni are now permanently separate at Disney's Animal Kingdom park. - 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. - 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.
Walt Disney Merchandise
- Grab Your Motor Car and Pick Up Disneyland Paris' Latest Attraction Key Commemorating Toad Hall
Disneyland Paris' latest Attraction Key comes not from an attraction, but rather the intricately detailed Toad Hall Restaurant in Fantasyland. - 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 - 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 - 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'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.
Disney+
- ‘Tell Me Lies’ Ending With Season 3 Finale
The captivating Hulu drama starring Grace Van Patten and Jackson White will release its final episode Monday at 9 p.m. PT/12 a.m. ET. - Get a Fresh Perspective on the Lives of Your Favorite Disney Channel Characters with the New Short-Form Series "Locker Diaries"
Disney Channel has introduced their latest short-form anthology series, Locker Diaries, which will feature characters from popular franchises, beginning with ZOMBIES.What's Happening:Locker Diaries offers audiences a fresh perspective on their favorite shows and movies – inviting them to peek into the hallways and lives of fan-favorite characters, as they open... - Video: Disney Legend Jon Favreau Comments on Upcoming "Oswald The Lucky Rabbit" Project at Recent Star Wars Event
While some may have been waiting to hear more Star Wars news from Disney Legend Jon Favreau, they also got a fun treat regarding his upcoming Oswald The Lucky Rabbit-themed project.What’s Happening: During an event that would inevitably announce the Star Wars: Most Wanted Campaign, Disney Legend Jon Favreau shared... - Elisabeth Moss Books Return to Hulu in ‘Conviction’ Legal Drama
The series based on novels by Jack Jordan comes from showrunner David Shore and counts Warren Littlefield as an EP. - Muppet Fans Show Up as "The Muppet Show" Brings in an Impressive 8 Million Views
Muppet aficionados can rest easy, as extremely well-received return of The Muppet Show has brought in an impressive number of views in its first week streaming!What's Happening:TheWrap reports that the return of The Muppet Show brought in nearly 8 million viewers across eight days of viewing on both Disney+ and...
Walt Disney Videos
- Photos / Video: Join the Spirits in Nuptial Doom at Disneyland Paris' New Unlucky Nugget Saloon
- Video / Photos: Avengers Assemble for New Superhero Character Moment in Disneyland Resort's Avengers Campus
- Video: Disneyland Paris Comes Alive During Disney Halloween Festival with Parade Performance and Projections
- Imagineering Video Reveals World of Motion, Progress City Easter Eggs in Test Track 3.0
- Disney Imagineering Reveals EPCOT Easter Eggs in the New Test Track 3.0
Walt Disney Reviews
- Tropical Americas Construction Is Speeding Along at Disney's Animal Kingdom
The new Tropical Americas land is rising at full speed at Disney's Animal Kingdom. - REVIEW: Everyone Needs to Try This Disney's Hollywood Studios Restaurant at LEAST Once!
If you're craving Old Hollywood glamour in the middle of a theme park, this is where you'll find it. - Wailulu Bar and Grill at Disney's Polynesian resort
Read on for my Wailulu Bar & Grill review and for all the info on this restaurant: During my last trip to Disney, I ended up coming in a day earlier than I had originally planned due to airline prices. - REVIEW: Why Are You Still Eating Theme Park Sushi, When You Could Be Eating THIS in Disney World?!
Let me put you on to a hidden Disney World restaurant that feels like a night out. - Book Review: ‘Carl Barks's Donald Duck. Vol. 1. 1942–1950' from Taschen
Hi everyone! I received Carl Barks's Donald Duck. Vol. 1. 1942–1950 by Taschen to review.
Latest Disney News
- Disneyland Paris Opens New McDonald’s The brand-new McDonald’s at Disney Village in Disneyland Paris is now open and the original location is closed. Disneyland Paris announced the new McDonald’s back in 2023. New McDonald’s at Disneyland Paris The final building looks just like the concept art, with balconies and an “M”-shaped topiary...
- EPCOT Guest Enters Restricted Area, Dips Toes Into Canada Pavilion Stream in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/16/2026 Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today;...
- Photos: Updated Kilimanjaro Safaris Remote Control Truck Now Available at Disney's Animal Kingdom A popular Disney's Animal Kingdom toy set has received a redesigned look, letting guests control their own Kilimanjaro Safaris truck.While a version of this Remote Control Safari Truck has been available at the park for years now, this updated version brings a fresh look. In addition to new packaging, the...
- Top Ten Disneyland and Disney World Lands at Night
Over the years, we have written many posts about how the Disney Parks have a little extra magic at night. The lights come on, the crowds thin out and the atmosphere changes. Sometimes that is due to extra entertainment or a nighttime spectacular. Other times it’s simply... - Limited-Time Lunch Special Available at EPCOT’s Nine Dragons Restaurant
Disney Eats shared a first look at a new lunch special offering at the Nine Dragons Restaurant in the China Pavilion at EPCOT. Limited Time Lunch Special at EPCOT Fans of the Nine Dragons Restaurant at the China Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase may want to plan...
Walt Disney World Photos
- Photos: Updated Kilimanjaro Safaris Remote Control Truck Now Available at Disney's Animal Kingdom A popular Disney's Animal Kingdom toy set has received a redesigned look, letting...
- PHOTOS: ‘Hoppers’ Has Taken Over the AMC in Disney Springs!
Happy Monday from Disney World! Today, we spotted the arrival of the complete Walt... - Photos of DVC Members To Be Relocated from Olivia's Café at Disney's Old Key West Resort A beloved element of Disney's Old Key West Resort will be changing as...
- Young Tiger Bakso and Mom Now Permanently Separate at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park Hi everyone! Young Sumatran tiger Bakso and his mom Sohni are now permanently...
- RUMOR: Initial Villains Land Plans “Scrapped”, Imagineers Told to Dream Bigger A rumor kicked off this past weekend about the upcoming Villains Land coming...
Walt Disney Merchandise
- Grab Your Motor Car and Pick Up Disneyland Paris' Latest Attraction Key Commemorating Toad Hall Disneyland Paris' latest Attraction Key comes not from an attraction, but rather the...
- 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
- 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...
- 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's Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Report (February 2026) On our last visit to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, we found a decent...