First Look at New Tiana and ‘Encanto’ Topiaries Coming to EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2023

Disney has shared a first look at the new topiaries of Tiana and “Encanto” characters that will be displayed at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2023. Princess Tiana will make her topiary debut at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The “Encanto” characters turned into topiaries include Antonio and the three … Read more

New Oswald the Lucky Rabbit MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World

A new Oswald the Lucky Rabbit MagicBand+ is available at Walt Disney World, as part of the new Disney100 Oswald collection. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Magic Band+ – $44.99 The MagicBand is white and covered with black Oswald-related iconography. There are music notes, dumbbells, a top hat, a cane, a pencil, and Oswald’s rabbit ears. … Read more

FIRST LOOK: East Pavilion Counter Service Dining Coming to Walt Disney Studios Paris, Originally Envisioned As Tiana Restaurant

Outsidears has provided a first look at concept art and blueprints of the new East Pavilion that will be in the Lake Promenade expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. The new promenade is home to the “Tangled Round Ride,” a spinner based on the 2010 animated film about Rapunzel, and will lead guests to … Read more

String Lights Installed in Villain-Con Minion Blast Queue at Universal Studios Florida

New string lights have been installed in a section of the Villain-Con Minion Blast queue at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con Minion Blast replaces Shrek 4-D and will be part of the Illumination Avenue land taking over what is currently called Production Central. A section of the queue is visible between the Hello Kitty store and … Read more

Kali River Rapids Reopens Over Two Weeks Early at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened from its refurbishment on Sunday, almost three weeks ahead of schedule. The water ride was closed for refurbishment beginning on January 9 and was scheduled to reopen on March 17. The ride typically closes for the season between January and April of each year. Kali River Rapids … Read more

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Reportedly Complained to Florida Governor About Getting Involved in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Controversy

Bob Chapek, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, complained to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about having to get involved in the controversy surrounding the Parental Rights in Education bill, a.k.a. the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. DeSantis wrote about Chapek calling him in his new memoir “The Courage to be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for American … Read more

Governor DeSantis Signs Reedy Creek Takeover Bill Into Law, Doubles Down on It Responding to Disney’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Opposition

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Reedy Creek Fire Station this morning and signed the legislation for the government to take over Reedy Creek Improvement District into law. DeSantis declared that the “corporate kingdom will come to an end” and there was a “new sheriff in town.” He doubled down on the … Read more

Full Menus Released for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023

Menus for the festival marketplaces at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2023 have been released. The festival will be from March 3 to April 25, 2023. Festival Marketplaces Food at I Heart Artichokes Artichoke Pizzetta: Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pickled Onions and Lemon Olive Oil-drizzled Micro Greens … Read more

Governor DeSantis Visiting Reedy Creek Fire Station Today to Sign Takeover Legislation Into Law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be at Reedy Creek Fire Station this morning, Greg Angel with Spectrum News 13 Tweeted. DeSantis will be signing legislation into law allowing the Florida government to take over Reedy Creek Improvement District. The legislation passed the Florida House of Representatives and Senate earlier this month. DeSantis’ press conference is … Read more

First Look at TRON Theming Inside Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at Magic Kingdom

We got our first look at the new TRON Lightcycle / Run-inspired theming inside Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at Magic Kingdom. New lighting is visible through the store’s windows and doors at night. There is mostly white lighting, but also lines of red and blue around the silver-gray walls, presumably representing the two teams … Read more

PHOTOS: Journey of Water and CommuniCore Hall Construction Progresses at EPCOT

At the center of EPCOT, CommuniCore Hall and Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” are on their way to a late 2023 opening. World Celebration will also have new gardens and Dreamer’s Point, featuring a new statue of Walt Disney, directly behind Spaceship Earth. A small structure is coming together near CommuniCore Hall but seems … Read more

Details Uncovered About Rumored ‘Jurassic Park’ 30th Anniversary LEGO Sets

Brick Fanatics has uncovered details about rumored “Jurassic Park” 30th anniversary LEGO sets inspired by iconic scenes from the movie.

The Royal Pub at Disneyland Paris Menu Updated After Criticism for Promoting Non-British Foods

The Royal Pub, a new restaurant in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris, has had to make some alterations to its displayed menu after advertising “British” food but including non-British dishes. TikTok user Edith Gervin posted a video about the controversy over the menu. The Royal Pub, which only opened this week, replaced King Ludwig’s Castle … Read more

Interactive MagicBand+ Effects Being Tested For Disney100 Medallions at Disneyland Resort

Though the decorative Disney100 medallions at Disneyland Resort do not yet interact with MagicBand+, it looks like the interactive effects are being tested. We saw red lights on this medallion in Downtown Disney District last night. The small lights are around the edge of the medallion, within the magical sparkles of the three fairies. Disneyland … Read more

Disneyland Guest Breaks World Record Visiting Park for 2,995 days

California resident Jeff Reitz has achieved a world record by visiting Disneyland daily for a consecutive 2,995 days (a total of eight years, three months, and 13 days). If you visited Disneyland between 2012 and 2020, you may have encountered Reitz, who began visiting daily with friends when they were all unemployed in 2012. “It … Read more

‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ Has Worst Box Office Drop in MCU History

“Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” stayed at the top of the domestic box office for its second weekend but had the biggest drop of any Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Cocaine Bear” took a chunk out of “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” with an opening weekend of $23.1 million domestically. “Quantumania” … Read more