We love stopping by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby first thing in the morning to get some Kona coffee and breakfast.

The rugs have recently been replaced in the lobby with new floral rugs. Today we noticed that the couch cushions have also been replaced in the lobby.

The couches that surround the planters in the lobby have also been replaced with a new design.

We hopped on the monorail and headed to Magic Kingdom.

More walls have been erected at the Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

We arrived at Magic Kingdom!

Let’s do some shopping!

The new Disney100 Vera Bradley collection has arrived in Uptown Jewelers today.

To celebrate Disney’s 100 anniversary, Vera Bradley has created an allover floral design featuring many of Disney’s most popular characters including Alice, Bambi and Winnie the Pooh. This print is available in many different items including a backpack.

The allover Disney100 print includes characters, Alice, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Michael, Wendy and John Darling and Lost Boys, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, Roo and Owl, Bambi, Flower and Thumper, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

This print is available in accessories like a notebook, tumbler with straw and a beach towel.

Other bags with this print include a weekender travel bag, all in one crossbody, drawstring family tote, triple zip hipster, and Vera tote.

There is also a Snow White cosmetic bag and convertible wristlet available.

Finally, there is a plush throw blanket featuring some of our favorite Disney characters from the collection.

New Pandora charms were also available in Uptown Jewelers. A new Disney100 Cinderella Enchanted Carriage charm is now available.

The charm is hand-finished in sterling silver. This limited edition design features a stem and door crafted in 14k solid gold and a window set with a diamond. “Disney 100” is engraved on the back of the carriage to commemorate 100 years of wonder.

A new park exclusive Alice in Wonderland Pandora charm is also available. This charm features the White Rabbit and the March Hare.

There were also the runDisney charms from the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend. We were told by cast members these would be available for only one week at Uptown Jewelers.

The charms include a Jasmine 5K, Belle 10K, Moana half marathon, and Cinderella 19.3 mile challenge.

Next we stopped by Splash Mountain to take a look at the construction. Workers were out at the bottom of the flume at Splash Mountain.

We also saw workers dissembling the shutters at Splash Mountain.

We saw more scaffolding added and the crane was up as construction work continues to transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Next we decided to pay a visit to The Haunted Mansion.

“Welcome, Foolish Mortals!”

We noticed that the interactive effect with the Hitchhiking Ghosts was not operating. Instead a “B” mode showed the Hitchhiking Ghosts floating as the ride came to a conclusion. Cast members informed us that the interactive mode is currently down and they are working to get it back up and running soon.

In Bigtop Souvenirs we spotted a new Star Wars, women of the galaxy mystery pin set.

This collection features 8 different designs and each box contains two randomly selected pins.

We decided to take a ride on the Walt Disney World Railroad. As we passed Splash Mountain we noticed the shutters have already been removed from the attraction.

In Main Street Confectionery we spotted new Easter and Saint Patrick’s Day treats. These treats included a green popcorn.

There was also Mickey cereal treats, cake pops, and chocolate covered apples.

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On our way to Magic Kingdom, we saw more work has been done on the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It looks like an elevator shaft is starting to take shape as construction continues to move vertical. The new Disney Vacation Club wing is projected to open in late 2024.

“I’m walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.” 

We stopped in the Emporium to see if we could find anything new. A new Disney Princess mug has arrived featuring Aurora from “Sleeping Beauty.”

The mug features Princess Aurora and a flower design. The inside of the mug states, “Sweet as a Rose.”

A new reversible Disney Pins lanyard is now available in the Emporium featuring “The Little Mermaid.”

Next we stopped by to take a look at the construction at Splash Mountain.

More holes have been cut into the façade of Splash Mountain as they work to turn it into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Lighting fixtures have been removed from the wall of the ride queue.

The holes have “LIGHT” written on the small metal panels.

It’s a beautiful day here in Magic Kingdom and crowds are pretty light this morning.

We couldn’t resist saying hello to Big Al!

The new Disney100 platinum Oswald figure is now available at Box Office Gifts. The figure is part of the Disney100 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit collection.

In Curtain Call Collectibles, a new Disney100 Mickey Mouse figure has arrived. The figure is part of the Disney100 The Eras: Walt Disney Studios collection.

As we walked by the Main Street Firehouse, we noticed it was closed today to guests. A Cast Member informed us that they were cleaning the firetruck in the station.

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On our way to Magic Kingdom we took a look at the construction happening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The construction is going vertical on the new Disney Vacation Club wing. Two concrete walls are now standing in the center of the construction site.

The path between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom has been closed since February 13th.

We’ve arrived at Magic Kingdom! Blue skies and sunshine are guaranteed.

In Uptown Jewelers, a new Disney Parks Collection x BaubleBar “The Lion King” collection has arrived.

This new Disney Parks Collection x BaubleBar collection features a pair of Simba earrings.

The collection also includes necklaces, earrings, and bracelets featuring Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumba.

There is also a new Star Wars x BaubleBar earring set featuring Ahsoka Tano available in Uptown Jewelers.

What a nice day. It won’t be long until that 50th Anniversary medallion is gone from Cinderella Castle too!

Over at Splash Mountain, construction crews can be seen doing work in the flume.

More scaffolding was added, as crews work to transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Two new limited release Disney100 Years of Wonder FiGPiNs featuring Mickey and Minnie, are now available in Frontier Trading Post.

A new Star Wars: Galaxy Edge Black Spire Outpost pin has also arrived in Frontier Trading Post. The pin is limited edition of 3,000.

A new Minnie Mouse Disney Eras pin for Annual Passholders has arrived. This pin is limited edition of 3,000.

New Iron Man series limited release pins have arrived.

There was also new Marvel First Appearance Heroes and Villains pins. The pins are limited edition 2,000.

In Big Top Souvenirs, new runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend merchandise has arrived on the MaDe kiosk.

4 new princess designs featuring Jasmine, Belle, Moana and Cinderella, are available to customize for MagicBands on the MaDe kiosk.

There are 5 new runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend phone cases to customize.

There was also new runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend ornaments and magnets available to customize on the MaDe kiosk.

In Bonjour! Village Gifts, a new Disney ily 4EVER dolls rose purse is now available. The rose purse is inspired by Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.”

Let’s take a break and ride some rides.

We stopped by “it’s a small world,” for the happiest cruise that ever sailed.

Fortunately, the boats still look pretty clean. Now that the song is stuck in our head for the rest of the day, let’s move on.

Let’s head to Disney’s Contemporary Resort to see if we can find anything new!

A new limited release Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie ear headband has arrived. The ear headband is part of series 1 out of 10 from the new Disney100 Decades collection.

The 2023 D23 gold member collector set is now on display in BVG at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

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What better way to start our day than at Magic Kingdom. Let’s do some shopping!

A new Disney Critters cardigan sweater has arrived in the Emporium. The Disney Critters collection includes some of our favorite Disney animals.

A new Mickey Mouse cap was also available in the Emporium.

In Crystal Arts, new Disney100 Years of Wonder merchandise is available.

The new items we found included Mickey and Minnie Disney100 Years of Wonder mugs.

A Disney100 Years of Wonder glass frame featuring Mickey and Minnie.

Two new glasses were also available with the Disney100 Years of Wonder design.

A new snack stand has been installed in the courtyard of TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland.

“To infinity and beyond!”

In Star Traders, a new Spider-Man Artist Series water bottle is now available.

Sonny Eclipse has returned to the stage at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.

A new pin featuring Pain and Panic from “Hercules” is now available in Frontier Trading Post.

Our next stop of the day was Disney Springs.

In Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories, we found a new class of 2023 Mickey Mouse graduation Alex and Ani bracelet.

A new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster keychain has arrived in World of Disney. The keychain states, “put the pedal to the metal.” It also includes a guitar pick with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster written on it.

In Disney’s Pin Traders, a new Star Wars pin set has arrived. The new pin set features Princess Leia and Han Solo with one of their most famous quotes, “I love you,” “I know.”

As construction continues on Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut, a new Sunglass Outfitters truck has moved into Disney Springs. The store is currently being remodeled, and the front of the façade has been destroyed.

The Sunglass Outfitters truck will allow guests to shop for sunglasses while the store is remodeled.

Finally, we stopped by EPCOT to see if we could find any new preparations for EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival.

The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival starts March 1, 2023. The Fresh from Florida booth has arrived in EPCOT.

One side of the booth says, “Fresh from Florida,” and the other says, “Fine, Local Produce.”

Character topiaries are starting to arrive for the festival. Lady and the Tramp can now be seen in the Italy Pavilion.

Another Global Garden has appeared in the Japan Pavilion. We have previously reported the Global Garden in Morocco.

Tinkerbell has flown into the United Kingdom Pavilion. Tinkerbell’s Fairy House Garden display is now ready for EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival.

Bambi, Thumper, and Flower have also arrived for the festival.

The flower beds have been decorated for the festival.

The flowers have been arranged into Mickey and Minnie heads.

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Let’s do some shopping!

In the Emporium, we spotted a new Disney Food Trucks mystery pin pouch. This pin collection includes 16 different pins, and each pack contains five randomly selected pins.

Next, we stopped by Uptown Jewelers because a new Guardian of the Galaxy jewelry collection and new park-exclusive charms are now available.

The new collection features six new Guardians of the Galaxy jewelry pieces. A new Marvel bracelet and infinity stone earring set were released today.

In addition to the Guardians of the Galaxy Collection, there were four new park-exclusive Pandora charms now available in Uptown Jewelers.

In Uptown Jewelers, we spotted a new “Up” ice cream Loungefly mini backpack to take with you on your adventures. The backpack features Carl, Russell, and Dug at an ice cream shop.

In Frontier Trading Post, we spotted a new Marvel Her Universe “Defend” pin. This pin is a limited edition of 3,000 and features Captain Marvel.

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First we took a look at the construction on the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Foundation work is underway and we saw many workers out with more visible construction and construction materials now on site.

We have arrived in Magic Kingdom! It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day here.

As we walked down Main Street, U.S.A., The Dapper Dans waved to us as they passed on a Main Street Vehicle.

In the Emporium a new Disney Princess mug has arrived. This mug features princesses, Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White, Moana and Rapunzel.

There was also a new Disney Princess pen set. The pen set features 6 designs including, Cinderella, Belle, Rapunzel, Ariel, Moana and Jasmine.

We headed to Splash Mountain to check on construction updates. The scaffolding and construction work in the flume is continuing.

Recently construction has moved to the top of Splash Mountain with scaffolding and blue tarps added.

Today we noticed that birdhouses have been removed from a tree near the top of the attraction.

As work continues to transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure we will continue to provide updates.

TRON Lightcycle Run Cast Member previews are taking place today. You can see our first look at the new attraction here.

Work is also continuing on Space Mountain on the spires at the top of the attraction. Crews are currently cleaning up Space Mountain.

In Bigtop Souvenirs we spotted new Valentine’s Day themed cupcakes now available.

There was a new Hidden Disney mystery pouch available in Big Top Souvenirs. The mystery pouch contains 2 randomly selected pins from Cast Hidden Disney Pins Series 2.

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We spotted cute Valentine’s Day PhotoPass props out with the photographers today.

The first characters we bumped into today were Chip ‘n’ Dale. Dale was holding a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day, but Clarice was nowhere to be found.

A new Disney100 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit collection was released today. We spotted this new collection in Celebrity 5 & 10.

This collection features new apparel including button-down shirts, a hoodie, t-shirts, and a long sleeve t-shirt.

In addition to the new apparel, there is also an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit ear hat and ear headband available.

We spotted a mug and water bottle also proudly sporting Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.

To complete the collection, may we suggest an Oswald throw blanket, diffuser, lamp, pillow, or plush?

You can view all the new items from Disney100 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit collection here.

New limited edition pins were released today in The Darkroom. A new Stitch 2023 President’s Day pin and a Lion King Disney Arcade pin are both limited editions of 4,000.

We spotted this Mardi Gras 2023 limited-release pin featuring Minnie and Mickey. Nearby, we found this Goofy ‘How to Ride a Horse’ limited-edition pin. Only 3,000 are available.

A Mickey Mouse pocket watch limited-release pin was also on offer as part of the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection.

In addition, we found this Figment astronaut pin and it’s a limited edition of 3,000. Figment dons a spacesuit as he blasts off, leaving trails from his paint-squirting paintbrush.

A new Dumbo Character Connection mystery pin puzzle set might just include one of two limited-edition 250 chaser pins. Each box contains one pin.

A new Spider-Man Marvel Artist Series limited-release pin has hit the shelves, too.

The Moana Disney Princess Tea Party pin has finally arrived in Walt Disney World. This pin is limited edition of 4,000. You can view all the new pin releases from today here.

Finally, there were two new Disney100 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit limited-release pins.

A new limited-release Mighty Marvel Super Heroes mystery pouch is available in Keystone Clothiers.

Each pouch contains one of five plushes which include, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel, Captain America, or Hulk.

New Ariel merchandise has arrived in Once Upon a Time, including a keychain and backpack.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has returned to full capacity. One of the two elevator shafts was previously closed for refurbishment, leading to long wait times for the attraction.

Now, with both elevator shafts up and running, wait times should be much lower than they were.

In Tower Hotel Gifts, we spotted a new Hollywood Tower Hotel robe.

The Green Army Men were seen wandering around Toy Story Land taking photos and signing autographs for guests.

Powerline Max was also out greeting guests. A PhotoPass Cast Member was on hand to capture these precious moments.

And finally, Donald and Daisy were out to say goodbye as we headed out. Thanks for following along with our day!

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In the Emporium we spotted a new 2023 Walt Disney World beach towel now available. The beach towel features Donald, Daisy, Pluto and Goofy.

We headed over to Splash Mountain to check on the construction updates.

Scaffolding with a blue tarp can now be seen at the top of Splash Mountain and all around the ride.

We spotted workers in the small tunnel after the big drop at Splash Mountain.

There was also work being done at Space Mountain. Workers were seen continuing to clean and paint the exterior of the attraction.

Work has now extended to the top spire as it has been surrounded with scaffolding.

Bonjour! Village Gifts has recently been replaced with Disney ily 4EVER doll collection. Now Disney Princess Creative Soul dolls have been added to the store.

Disney ily 4EVER doll apparel and accessories for children have now been added to Bonjour! Village Gifts.

The new apparel and accessories is meant to match the Disney ily 4EVER dolls that you can purchase.

A new Disney ily 4EVER bag is now available and is part of the Cinderella doll collection.

There was also a Snow White inspired backpack and dress.

In addition to the Cinderella inspired bag, there was also a shirt and legging set.

There was a Tiana inspired shirt and skirt set.

And Ariel and Jasmine themed apparel.

There was also Ariel and Jasmine youth hair accessories.

And finally a Belle inspired jean jacket available.

As we were heading out of the park, the crane at Splash Mountain was now visible as work continues on the attraction.

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Let’s start our day with some shopping in the Emporium. Two new Valentine’s Day inspired nuiMOs outfits are now available.

We found the perfect pair of T-shirts to wear on Valentine’s Day. A retro inspired “I’ll be your Mickey,” and “I’ll be your Minnie,” T-shirt have arrived in the Emporium.

More Disney Critter merchandise has arrived including a T-shirt featuring Percy and Marie, a pullover and matching sweatpants.

We spotted a new Mickey Mouse backpack in the Emporium. The backpack is blue and features Mickey Mouse and the wording, “All-Time Classic.”

Another Marvel mystery pin collection has arrived in the Emporium. This set features 15 different designs and each pouch contains 5 randomly selected pins.

New limited edition pins have been released today in Frontier Trading Post. The first is a Disney Turn Over Time limited edition pin featuring Tinkerbell and a rotating glass timer. This pin is limited edition of 2,500.

The second pin is an Unlock the Evil pin featuring Hades. This pin is limited edition of 4,000.

A new Limited release Star Wars pin was also released today featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu.

The final limited edition pin we found was The Disney Afternoon pin. This pin is limited edition of 1,500.

We’re going to head over to Disney’s Riviera Resort to see if we can find anything new.

When we arrived, workers were seen repairing the entrance of the resort. The ceiling was seen leaking at the main entrance. Earlier in the day guests and Cast Members were evacuated from the resort due to a fire alarm. We’re unsure whether this alarm had anything to do with the leak.

In La Boutique we spotted some new Tommy Bahama Disney’s Riviera Resort pieces of apparel for Disney Vacation Club. These items included a “C’est La Vie” pink sleeveless top.

There was also a white Tommy Bahama Disney’s Riviera Resort button jacket, blue polo shirt, and grey 1/4 zip up. All of these items of apparel feature the Disney Vacation Club logo as well.

We also spotted a pink blouse with ruffle sleeves. The shirt features Disney’s Riviera Resort logo in gold.

Next we stopped by Disney Springs.

Exclusive to the Coach Store in Disney Springs, a new 50th anniversary lunchbox bag is now available.

This Walt Disney World 50th anniversary lunchbox bag features Mickey, Donald and Pluto riding the railroad. Also featured is the Disney Monorail, and Cinderella Castle.

In World of Disney new Disney100 Years of Wonder decor has been added. A new 100th anniversary platinum Mickey Mouse statue has been added and a Disney 100 sign featuring Moana, Dumbo, Stitch and Elsa.

A retro style Mickey and friends blue T-shirt is now available in World of Disney.

There was also a Mickey & friends retro pet lead.

A new Tinkerbell light-up Loungefly backpack has arrived in World of Disney. The backpack is black with gold straps and features Tinkerbell, pixie dust and sewing supplies. The stars on the front of the bag light-up. There is a battery pack located in the front zippered compartment.

A new Mickey Mouse “All-Time Classic” luggage set is now available in World of Disney. This is the same design we previously found in a backpack, sling bag, and wristlet.

A new Disney Princess Creative Soul collection is now available in World of Disney.

“This unique doll collection reimagines what a classic princess could look like through a diverse new lens. To further empower girls of color and show they can be a princess, too.”

Each Creative Soul special edition artist series doll is inspired by a Disney Princess. The dolls are inspired by Snow White, Cinderella, Tiana and Rapunzel.

Also in World of Disney, we spotted a mannequin in a wheelchair display. This is part of Disney’s effort to be more inclusive to all people including people with disabilities.

The National Geographic store has recently closed in the Marketplace Co-Op. Today while shopping, we noticed the store has been reopened.

The store name is now labeled as Marketplace Co-Op and includes dresses, bags, and accessories.

The apparel is similar to what The Dress Shop at Marketplace Co-Op previously had.

Dooney & Bourke bags are also on display.

In the Art of Disney at Disney Springs we spotted a Main Street Electrical Parade drum table that is listed for $20,000.

In DisneyStyle, a new Walt Disney World embroidered pullover is now available.

The Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut store was surrounded by construction walls at Disney Springs.

We stopped back at Magic Kingdom to get a look at TRON Lightcycle Run at night.

TRON Lightcycle Run now showcases the battle between Team Orange and Team Blue in a light display.

This is the first time we were able to see this light display now that Cast Member previews have started.

The TRON Lightcycle Run sign is now lit up at night.

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A new Marvel mystery pin collection is now available in the Emporium. This mystery pin pouch features 15 different Marvel characters and each pouch includes 5 randomly selected pins.

In Crystal Arts, you can celebrate Disney’s 100 Years of Wonder with this new glass mug.

A new Disney100 Mickey Mouse limited release figurine is now available in Box Office Gifts. Box Office Gifts has been re-themed and art pieces and figurines have been added to the store. This Mickey figurine is studded with gems and coated in a platinum finish. The Disney100 logo is featured on the base of the figurine.

PhotoPass photographers were seen sporting their new outfits today which included new coats, as it was a bit chilly in Magic Kingdom this morning.

Work is continuing at Splash Mountain with scaffolding in the flumes.

The Splash Mountain signs are still standing at the attraction. You can also see the new Tiana’s Foods signs on the construction walls. Disney has recently revealed more Tiana’s Bayou Adventure story details including Tiana’s Foods backstory.

Cast previews have begun at TRON Lightcycle Run.

As we rode the PeopleMover by TRON Lightcycle / Run, we could see the cast members riding the attraction. We also spotted the TRON cast members in their costumes. In case you missed it, Disney has just released a nighttime POV of TRON Lightcycle / Run.

The Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. sign is completely covered.

In Star Traders, we spotted a new Wakanda Forever backpack. The allover print features patterns inspired by “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

As we walked back to check on the other side of TRON Lightcycle / Run construction we were unable to walk down the pathway as it is now closed. A Cast Member is standing at the walkway informing guests it is closed.

In Bonjour! Village Gifts, a new Disney princess themed tote bag is now available. The tote bag features Disney princesses Rapunzel and Moana.

In Fantasy Faire we spotted the Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year 2023 Loungefly ear headband. The ears feature Judy Hopps, Rabbit and the White Rabbit.

In Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe a new Walt Disney World light-up ornament has arrived.

The ornament features the park icons, Cinderella Castle, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Tree of Life and Spaceship Earth.

In Frontier Trading Post, a new Star Wars pin has arrived featuring Grogu and The Mandalorian.

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In the Emporium we found a new Space Mountain pin featuring Stitch and Nipper the Robot-Dog. Nipper has been a part of the attraction since Space Mountain first opened in 1975.

Scaffolds have been installed in the flumes at Splash Mountain as construction continues on the attraction.

In case you missed it, new Tiana’s Foods signs have been installed on the walls surrounding Splash Mountain.

As we checked on the construction at Splash Mountain, we noticed the “Br’er Fox Wanted” sign and birdhouses have been removed from the queue.

The entire Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. sign is now fully covered with scrim.

Two new World of Wakanda pins are now available in Frontier Trading Post. The first is a limited release pin and the second is a limited edition of 6,000.

New Disney100 Years of Wonder merchandise has arrived in Bigtop Souvenirs including new magnets, ornaments, headphone cases, and phone cases.

Next we stopped at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. New floral rugs are being installed in the lobby.

New ‘Olu Mel merchandise has arrived in BouTiki. We spotted a new ‘Olu Mel plush, reusable tote bag, ornament and luggage tag. This merchandise joins the spirit jersey and beach towel we recently found.

We stopped by the Lava Pool and saw the waterslide refurbishment has been completed. The waterslide is now open for guests to enjoy at the pool.

Next we stopped by Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

We found a new Mickey Mouse All-Time Classic wristlet and crossbody sling bag in Ink & Paint Shop.

Finally we stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what new things we could find.

The Hollywood Brown Derby neon signs are missing from the restaurant. We are assuming that these signs were removed for refurbishment.

In Once Upon a Time, a new Mickey and friends notebook set is now available. This set includes 3 notebooks.

In Beverly Sunset Boutique we spotted some new “WALL-E” merchandise including, a watering can mug featuring WALL-E and EVE.

There was also a “WALL-E” herb planter set featuring, M-O, WALL-E, and EVE.

Also in Beverly Sunset Boutique was a new Sulley themed wooden nutcracker.

As we walked around the park we saw some of the new character meet-and-greets including Max Goof and Mr. and Mrs. Incredible. You can view photos and videos of our meet-and-greets here.

Schedules have just been released for the times you can meet Goofy, Max, and Incredibles.

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The park opened at 8:00a.m. this morning and we watched the sunrise on our monorail trip to Magic Kingdom.

We could tell it was going to be less crowded today in the park. The crowds were very light entering Magic Kingdom this morning.

First we stopped into the Emporium and spotted this “Winnie the Pooh” T-shirt. The shirt is perfect for Valentine’s Day and features Winnie the Pooh and Piglet with hearts.

There were a lot of new pins released in the parks today. The first is an open edition “Toy Story” family pin. This pin features many characters from “Toy Story.”

There were also 3 new “Winnie the Pooh” pins in the Emporium, featuring Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and Roo.

A new Disney animal tote bag and a Mickey Mouse canvas tote bag have both arrived in the Emporium.

We made our way to Splash Mountain to see if we could find any construction updates. We spotted workers on top of the drop at Splash Mountain.

A large hole has been cut into the rockwork at Splash Mountain.

We also spotted a large crane that was brought in for work on the attraction. Construction work is moving along as they transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure which is set to open in 2024.

A new limited release “Winnie the Pooh Day ’23” pin has arrived in Frontier Trading Post.

There were 3 new “Peter Pan” pins released for the 70th anniversary. The first pin is limited edition of 4,000 and features Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. The second pin is limited edition of 2,000 and features the Lost Boys. The final pin features Peter Pan and Wendy and is limited release.

Two new “Star Wars” limited release action figure pins were released today. The pins are based on the original 70s/80s era action figures Walrus Man and Hammerhead but were later renamed as Ponda Baba and Momaw Nadon.

Next we took a ride on the PeopleMover to check on TRON Lightcycle / Run construction. We spotted a TRON Cast Member wearing their uniform at the walkway entrance.

Part of the sign for Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. has been covered. There is no reopening date for Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. but the sign being covered suggests the store may receive a new name.

In Bigtop Souvenirs a new Villain pin set is now available. This open edition pin set features Cruella, Captain Hook, Gaston and Yzma.

In Fantasy Faire, a new pink floral Minnie ear headband has arrived. The headband and ears are perfect for Valentine’s Day and feature a sparkly pink fabric. On top of the ears there are small pink fabric flowers attached and the bow features hearts allover.

More Fantasyland merchandise is now available in Fantasy Faire. A Fantasyland skirt featuring icons of Dumbo, “it’s a small world” and Cinderella Castle has arrived.

It was a beautiful day here at Magic Kingdom with light crowds. Now it’s time to stop by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Construction is continuing on the Sugar Loaf building at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

In Curiouser Clothiers, a new Fantasyland Castle collection has arrived. This collection includes a sleep set, robe, throw blanket, and 3 piece set.

The 3 piece sleep set includes a standard size pillow case, sleep mask and bonnet.

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A new Disney transportation mug has arrived in the Emporium.

This mug is gray and features blueprint designs of the different types of Disney transportation including, a train, bus, monorail, ferry boat, tram, and skyliner.

A Stitch Spirit Jersey is now available in the Emporium. The jersey features everyone’s favorite trouble maker. Stitch took a bite out of the Walt Disney World logo and scratched up the back of the jersey.

A new blue Mickey Mouse Walt Disney World pullover sweatshirt is also available in the Emporium. We previously reported on the gray and white colors with the same design.

In Main Street Confectionery, Disney 100 Years of Wonder milk chocolate coins are now available. The coins feature different characters including, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale.

The Pixar Fuzzy Fun collection is available in Star Traders.

A new pair of colorful crocs featuring Buttercup from “Toy Story 3” have arrived. These crocs have a fuzzy blue lining and have two Jibbitz featuring Buttercup and “Fluffy Festival.”

Two new Pixar themed ear headbands were also available in Star Traders. The first is a Sulley fuzzy fun ear headband. The ear headband features our favorite scarer, Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.”

The second pair is a Ducky and Bunny fuzzy fun ear headband. This ear headband is inspired by BFFs Ducky and Bunny from “Toy Story 4.”

Also available in Star Traders was a new Spider-Man artist series hat. This hat was designed by artist Mateus Manhanini.

New Minnie Mouse key birthstone keychains were available in Star Traders.

Each keychain features the birthstone from each month on a Minnie Mouse key.

We spotted a Walt Disney World Cast Member wearing a pin trading lanyard as we were walking around the park. This is the first time we’ve seen a Cast Member wearing a lanyard since March 2020. Cast Members are now being given the option to wear a lanyard if they so choose.

We spotted another piece of merchandise from Disney100 The Eras: Disneyland Collection at Curtain Call. Tinker Bell with Castle figurine is now available.

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As we expected, a new EPCOT marquee has been installed at the parking plaza.

“Welcome” was installed yesterday, and today they added “EPCOT.”

We have arrived at Magic Kingdom. We love that the Mickey face has returned to the flower bed at the Main Street, U.S.A. train station.

Let’s start our day with some shopping in the Emporium.

We found two new MagicBand+ designs in the Emporium. The first is a “Dumbo” inspired MagicBand+. The band is grey and features “Dumbo” all over the band.

There was also a limited release Annual Passholder MagicBand+ design available. The band is white with a blue and green design and features different Disney park icons.

A new Disney Critter insulated mug has arrived in the Emporium. The mug features different Disney animals.

A new Mickey and Minnie T-shirt has arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day. The T-shirt features Mickey and Minnie with their tails forming a heart and the wording, “Love.”

A new ombre “Walt Disney World 1971” pullover and matching legging set is now available in the Emporium.

We are ready for the rain with this new Minnie hooded rain jacket we found in the Emporium. The rain jacket is purple, with Minnie holding a bouquet of balloons.

Also available in the Emporium are two new zip-up hoodies featuring Mickey Mouse in the colors purple and teal. Matching joggers were also available for purchase.

On Center Street, we spotted a new window display featuring Daisy Duck.

Daisy is wearing a name tag and is surrounded by fresh cut daisies that are for sale for 5 cents.

Next, we stopped by Splash Mountain to take a look at construction updates. Walls are blocking the front of the attraction, which makes it difficult to see what work is being done.

Splash Mountain signs are still visible behind the walls.

Signage has been removed and replaced at “The Laughin’ Place” play area. The sign that previously hung on this wooden column featured Br’er Rabbit. The new sign features safety information.

“The Laughin’ Place” sign has also been removed from the play area.

More Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year 2023 merchandise has arrived in Star Traders, including this mug. The mug features Thumper from “Bambi” and Aurora’s rabbit friends from “Sleeping Beauty.”

A Mickey Mouse gray tie-dye hoodie is available in Star Traders.

Also available is a purple Minnie Mouse bucket hat. This design matches the rain jacket we found in the Emporium.

A new Lotso mug was also available in Star Traders. The mug comes with a plush wrap featuring Lotso from “Toy Story 3.”

Sonny Eclipse has been hidden by curtains in Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe for over 10 days.

In Bigtop Souvenirs, we spotted a new Dumbo themed hooded rain jacket.

In Fantasy Faire, we found some new apparel. The first is a Fantasyland themed sweater. This sweater features different icons from Fantasyland.

The second is a Disney princess T-shirt featuring Tiana, Snow White, Cinderella, and Jasmine.

In Frontier Trading Post, a new Limited Release Marvel logo MagicBand+ has arrived.

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First, we stopped by the Emporium to see if we could find any new merchandise. A new Disney 100 Years of Wonder dog collar is now available.

A new pink corduroy Minnie ear headband has arrived in the Emporium. This ear headband was previously available in Disneyland.

A new Mickey Mouse salad plate set is now available. This set is part of the Disney Homestead Collection and features four ceramic plates with a Mickey icon and arrow pattern.

We spotted a new PopGrip by PopSocket in the Emporium featuring Princess Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog.”

In Uptown Jewelers, a new Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Pandora charm has arrived. This two sided charm features Mickey Mouse on one side and Walt Disney World Annual Passholder on the other side.

In Main Street Confectionery, new Valentine’s Day signs have been added.

In the hub, new colorful hanging flower baskets have been added.

We made our way over to Splash Mountain to see if there were any changes. New walls have been installed, blocking more of the attraction.

We can no longer see over the wall and get a look at the construction.

The Splash Mountain signage is still here.

However, the Splash Mountain pressed penny machines have been removed.

The Laughin’ Place play area is still open for guests.

Splash Mountain has been removed from all the tip boards throughout the park.

Next, we hopped on the PeopleMover to take a look at the construction at TRON Lightcycle / Run. A new entrance sign has been installed in the planter at the entrance of the walkway. The attraction TRON Lightcycle / Run is presented by Enterprise.

There was also a new sign for Storybook Circus installed on the walkway.

New pins have been released in Walt Disney World today. We found two new mystery pin sets in Frontier Trading Post. The first is a Valentine’s Assemble Marvel limited release mystery pin set. This set includes two randomly selected pins out of 11 designs.

The other mystery pin set features “The Little Mermaid.” Each box contains two randomly selected pins out of 8 designs.

New limited release FiGPiN Disney pins are now available in Frontier Trading Post. These include Mickey Mouse, Pete, Jafar, Jasmine, and Hatbox Ghost.

A new limited release Disney Princess ear headband set has also arrived today in Frontier Trading Post. This set features Ariel, Mulan, Jasmine, and Tiana.

Next, we stopped by Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe and spotted new Disney 100 Years of Wonder ornaments. The first is a Mickey Mouse Club ornament.

There was also a Disney 100 Years of Wonder light-up “Steamboat Willie” ornament. The ornament lights up and plays “Turkey in the Straw” from “Steamboat Willie.”

That’s all from Magic Kingdom. We’re going to hop over to Disney’s Boardwalk Inn.

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn lobby is still under refurbishment.

In Thimbles & Threads, we spotted a new “Walt Disney World” logo lime green T-shirt.

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