Joe Schott, President of Walt Disney World Resort, Will Deliver Remarks at Cinderella Castle Tomorrow for the 55th anniversary. Tomorrow, October 1, 2026, is the official 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World. For those planning to attend, the morning will kick off with President of Walt Disney World, Joe Schott, sharing some brief remarks at … Read more

A guest claimed that they were in a rear-end collision while on Radiator Springs Racers, located in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. Radiator Springs Racers Crash An internet user named nogluten_shark shared the story on Reddit, also sharing a photo of the incident. “Anyone else ever been in a car crash on the Radiator … Read more

The Disney Treasure had to make an emergency return to Port Canaveral just one day after setting sail due to a guest getting a piece of steak lodged in their throat. Emergency Return for Disney Treasure Reddit user gayo-mayo shared their story on the Disney Cruise Line forum, claiming that the cruise ship turned around … Read more

The Alice in Wonderland splash pad at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is back open after a refurbishment. However, we noticed that the Mad Hatter’s hat is no longer tipping. Grand Floridian Splash Pad Renovated The splash pad had been closed since mid August. The splash pad’s flooring was redone. The only change we … Read more

New stickers featuring nautical designs, Disney Cruise Line ships, and Mickey and friends have arrive on board the Disney Fantasy. Disney Cruise Line Stickers There are 16 different sticker designs to choose from. Two of the stickers feature depictions of the Disney Cruise Line ships. One is done in a more nautical design, surrounded by … Read more

The face painting and temporary tattoo kiosk at Disney Springs is now closed, possibly permanently. In addition, the webpage has been removed. Disney Springs Face Painting Kiosk Closed The kiosk is closed off by curtains and nearby signs have been removed. There are no construction walls or planters. As we reported last week, Cast Members … Read more

Walt Disney World’s Facility Asset Management team filed a new construction permit for the former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser building. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Permit Disney has hired CEC General Contractors, Inc. for “General Construction” at 201 S Studio Dr, the address for the shuttered hotel. The permit expires on 9/28/2027. The immersive cruise-style Star … Read more

New limited edition pins celebrate the 55th anniversaries of Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Both hotels opened along with Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Contemporary Resort 55th Anniversary Pin – $24.99 Mickey is pictured on this pin in front of the Contemporary’s iconic original building with a Monorail emerging from inside. … Read more

All entrances to the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom are officially blocked as the attraction undergoes a multi-week refurbishment. The last set of stairs that was open earlier this week is now roped off. Walt Disney World Railroad Entrances Now Closed In our last update on Monday, September 28, only one entrance to … Read more

Fall is officially here, and a new themed Spirit Jersey featuring Disney snacks and attractions has arrived at Walt Disney World. We spotted the spirit jersey at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Walt Disney World Fall Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The new Spirit Jersey features a retro Mickey icon inside a “D” with “Est. … Read more

With the re-release of Avengers: Endgame in theaters this weekend, Avengers: Doomsday directors Anthony and Joe Russo confirmed that some of the upcoming film’s cast has not been announced yet. Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame Encore below. Avengers: Doomsday Cast The main cast of Avengers: Doomsday was announced with an hours-long livestream back in March 2025. … Read more

It’s not every day you get stuck on a boat in the jungle in the middle of Disneyland. But that’s exactly what happened to some guests on a recent Jungle Cruise sailing. A boat derailed, forcing the guests onboard to climb on another one. Jungle Cruise Boat Derails and Gets Stuck Paige Bryant shared clips … Read more

Disney and Columbia Sportswear have debuted the Mickey’s Outdoor Club merchandise collection online. The collection includes adult and youth apparel, as well as accessories. Adult Apparel CSC x Disney Mickey Ibex™ Rain Shell – $180 The waterproof green jacket for adults comes with a 2-way front zipper, elastic cuffs, and Mickey ears on top, which … Read more

The new Cole Haan store opened at Disney Springs on Tuesday, September 29. It was announced back in May and takes over the former Johnston & Murphy storefront in Town Center between Fit2Run and Tommy Bahama. Cole Haan at Disney Springs Cole Haan is a nearly 100-year-old American lifestyle brand bringing comfort and innovation to … Read more

Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk will utilize a walk-up list rather than reservations. It’s been added in My Disney Experience ahead of its opening tomorrow, October 1. Hurly-Burly Walk-Up List The My Disney Experience app has added a “Join Walk-Up List” button to the Hurly-Burly page, as seen in the screenshot above. With this option, guests … Read more

Stitch is back on the exterior of World of Disney, located in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. He was removed earlier this summer. Stitch Back at World of Disney During a recent visit to Disney Springs, we saw the Stitch statue has returned to his spot above the “World of Disney” signage. It appears … Read more

A new parrot mug will soon be available the Mariner’s Fortune drink at The Beak & Barrel in Magic Kingdom. Pirate Parrot Mug The mug will be served with Mariner’s Fortune, coming soon to the dining venue. Mariner’s Fortune is a bold punch made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, guava, DOLE Pineapple Juice, ginger, and lime. … Read more

Disney has fixed the “it’s a small world” clock at Magic Kingdom ahead of schedule after it broke last week. “it’s a small world” Clock Working Again The clock broke last week, and Cast Members said it would take over three weeks to repair as they waited for a part. Thankfully, the clock is already … Read more

runDisney has shared a first look at the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend merchandise, including the new logo collection. Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise Finisher tees and tanks feature the main characters of each race or challenge, including Grumpy, Mary Poppins penguins, and the Three Caballeros. There will be pins, a packable … Read more

Disney Cruise Line shared a behind-the-scenes look at the dry dock process for refurbishing their ships, including recent enhancements aboard the Disney Wonder. Disney Cruise Line Dry Dock A “dry dock” is when a cruise ship is removed from the water for renovations, updates, and routine inspections. The period also provides Disney Cruise Line a … Read more

With the release of Toy Story 5 on Disney+ last week, Disney is highlighting the Pixar franchise’s economic impact. 30 Years of Toy Story The groundbreaking first Toy Story film was released in 1995. Since then, there have been four direct sequels, the spin-off film Lightyear, several short films, merchandise, and theme park rides based … Read more

A court has sentenced several adults to prison for abusing children and forcing them to steal from Disneyland Paris guests. Disneyland Paris Theft According to Loopings, four men and three women of the Roma and Hamidovic families were sentenced for human trafficking on Wednesday, September 23. They exploited dozens of minors and young adults, the … Read more

Walt Disney World has several new vinyl decals inspired by Santa Gertie, Admiral Ackbar, Tomorrowland, and Disney in general. We found these in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Santa Gertie Sticker – $5.99 Gertie the dinosaur is pictured wearing her Santa hat and holding a red ornament in her mouth. A gold ornament floats in … Read more

Reservations opened last night, September 29, for the limited time pop-up at The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom. A virtual queue was activated, and the opening day booked up within 15 minutes. The Diamond Horseshoe Reservations Walt Disney World used a virtual queue when reservations opened at 8 p.m. ET. Opening day — October 4 — was … Read more

A Walt Disney World guest jumped out of a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride vehicle right before the big drop, apparently because he was scared. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Incident Band Mugs shared a video on Instagram of the guest being escorted off the Magic Kingdom ride by a Cast Member. The guest had jumped out of … Read more

Watch the first official clip from Disney’s newest animated film, Hexed. Hexed Clip The 36-second clip shows Billie Doe, the main character, making magic in order to create a pathway across a swamp. As she jumps across large green shapes, those shapes become eyeballs and morph together to become a giant insect. Hexed follows teenager … Read more

Walt Disney World has begun beta testing new vacation planning tools online. The new vacation planning experience introduces flexible search with more personalized results, and a new pricing and availability calendar. Vacation Planning Test It also includes the ability to compare options, find the best available rate, ask questions and get answers based on your … Read more

Walt Disney World has a new set of Crocs charms inspired by the parks, including a miniature celebration button. We found the set at Disney Ever After in Disney Springs. Parks Crocs Charms – $24.99 The set includes three charms and one chain. They attach to Crocs shoes and other accessories via the ventilation holes. … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders who renew their pass will now get a special dapper Mickey Passholder magnet in the mail. A crash has shut down all westbound lanes of I-4 near Walt Disney World Resort. Traffic is being diverted to EPCOT Center Drive. Haunted Mansion blind box figurines inspired by Hitchhiking Ghosts, Constance Hatchaway, … Read more

New multicolored Mickey-themed ring and bracelet have arrived at Hollywood Studios and Riverside at Walt Disney World. Little Words Project Multicolor Mickey Ring – $45.00 This ring has a gold band and has multicolored Mickey-shaped gems embedded around the ring. The gems are light colors like purple, white/clear, blue, pink, and green. The ring comes … Read more

A new medallion machine has popped up at EPCOT in Walt Disney World, with medallions featuring Figment, Crush, Mickey and friends, and more. New Medallion Machine in EPCOT We spotted this new collectible medallion machine in the Creations Shop in EPCOT, offering medallions with four different front designs. One of the medallions features Crush from … Read more

Disney has released the full menu for The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up at Magic Kingdom. The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up Menu Starting on October 4, The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom will offer a limited-time pop-up menu, replacing its old family-style menu. The full list, with prices, of small plates and specialty beverages can be found below. … Read more

The main Fortnitemares 2026 collaboration lineup has been revealed by Epic Games in new key art. The promotional image teases crossovers with Five Nights at Freddy’s, Freddy Krueger, Beetlejuice, and more ahead of the Halloween event. The full list of Fortnitemares 2026 collabs revealed are: The key art confirms the above crossovers are part of … Read more

Reservations will open soon for The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. The table-service restaurant closed earlier this year for Jessie’s Roundup, part of Cool Kids’ Summer. Starting on October 4, The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom will offer a limited-time pop-up menu, replacing its old family-style menu. The full list of small … Read more

During our recent visit to Walt Disney World, we noticed a new “moving walkway” sign was installed in the queue for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. New Spaceship Earth Boarding Sign While riding Spaceship Earth at EPCOT today, we noticed a new sign was installed in the queue for the attraction. The sign is located above … Read more

After the recent announcement of the 2027 Tournament of Roses Royal Court, the honorees completed their annual tradition of visiting Disneyland Resort. Royal Court Visits Disneyland Resort The Tournament of Roses Royal Court consists of a select number of female high school students who are chosen based on academic achievement, community service, and leadership abilities. … Read more

Crush’s Coaster in Disneyland Paris’ Disney Adventure World is undergoing its most extensive technical refurbishment in its 20-year history. Crush’s Coaster Refurbishment The family coaster closed for work in early September and will remain closed until next summer. DLP Works has shared a few refurbishment updates. Construction walls surround the attraction and scaffolding is being … Read more

Little Red, the baby elephant animatronic, has returned to a guest-facing location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We wrote of its reported return back in April, but we now have visual proof. Little Red Animatronic Returns Originally part of Kilimanjaro Safaris, Little Red was a prop used for the anti-poaching portion of the attraction. For the … Read more

Disney Cruise Line has provided extensive community support to families, students, and community organizations throughout Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, Alaska.

The jazz club opening soon at Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World has received a large new exterior sign.  Hurly-Burly Jazz Club Exterior Update The new sign is located along one side of the building beneath the roof’s gutters. The tall letters are dark teal with gold outlines, and the sign reads, “Eat, Drink, and … Read more

After revealing a reopening date earlier than anticipated, the aquatic-themed restaurant in EPCOT has officially reopened. Coral Reef Restaurant Reopens at EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant is an eatery located next to The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. The restaurant closed on September 8 when rolling planters went up around the entrance to the … Read more

Why is a Disney popcorn container holding chicken nuggets in a Walmart deli? That’s the question TikTok users are asking after a user shared a video of the strange occurrence. Main Street Popcorn Container at Walmart Tagged with the location of a Walmart in Celebration, Florida not far from Walt Disney World, the video was … Read more

A former Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Cast Member was allegedly fired for taking leave that was already approved. Disney Cast Member Fired After Taking Leave In a Human Resources Director article, they share that a custodial Cast Member has filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in the Middle District … Read more

The life of U.S. Navy general and Disney Legend Joe Potter will be recounted in a new book from the U.S. Naval Institute Press. D-Day to Disney World by Brian D. Laslie- $45.95 U.S. Air Force historian Brian D. Laslie penned D-Day to Disney World: The Remarkable Life of Major General William E. “Joe” Potter. … Read more

After first being rumored last week and seemingly confirmed by a Disney executive, more layoffs are officially happening at the Walt Disney Company. The news was confirmed today by Deadline. Disney Layoffs Now Happening Rumors of the layoff first started when a memo created by Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer Horacio Gutierrez was widely … Read more

Dollywood has revealed a new cinnamon bubble wand featuring cinnamon-scented bubbles. Cinnamon Bubble Wand The Tennessee theme park revealed their exclusive new bubble wand on social media. Yes, we know it’s not Disney or Universal, but we wish it was. The orange wand is topped with a smiling cinnamon bread figure. The cinnamon-scented bubbles emerge … Read more

Bakso the tiger, who guests watched grow from a cub to an adult at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the past two years, will be leaving the park this fall. Goodbye Bakso Bakso will move to another Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoo later this fall. Disney Parks Blog said, “And this next chapter serves … Read more

Two Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels will offer a select number of suites decorated with decor for the upcoming holiday season. Hilton Orlando Holiday Suites Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace will offer only two Holiday Suites at each hotel. Each suite will be decorated with a Christmas tree, … Read more

We visited Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort to try their new Cinnamon Roll Shake, which is available for the fall season. The milkshake can be found at the to-go window and during table-service dining. Cinnamon Roll Shake – $16 Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup, Fall Sprinkles, and … Read more

Former Disney Imagineer Ethan Reed celebrated the anniversary of Duffy’s friend LinaBell with a look back on her original design, including her code name: Samantha. LinaBell a.k.a. Samantha September 29 marks 5 years since LinaBell the pink fox debuted at Shanghai Disneyland. Reed posted his original pencil drawings for LinaBell’s hang tag featuring the code … Read more