New ‘Star Wars’ Coruscant, Jakku, and Mustafar ‘Been There’ Series Starbucks Mugs Coming Soon

A new collection of “Star Wars” mugs by Starbucks, as part of their “Been There” series, will debut on shopDisney this week (and presumably in the parks, as well). “Star Wars” Starbucks Mugs The three mugs are inspired by the planets of Jakku, Coruscant, and Mustafar. They will be available on Star Wars Day, May … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Vacation Club Tower Structures Grow Taller at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has grown significantly since our last construction update a week ago. Both concrete structures are a few stories taller, and the foundation for the third structure is deeper. Disney Vacation Club Tower Construction A piledriver continues working on the foundation of a future structure on … Read more

Universal Orlando Accepting External Auditions for Halloween Horror Nights Scareactors, Dancers, Vocalists, and More

Universal Orlando Resort is now accepting external audition submissions for these Halloween Horror Nights 32 positions: Scareactors, stilt walkers, puppeteers, dancers, and vocalists. The submission deadline for dancers and vocalists is midnight EST on May 7, 2023. The submission deadline for the other roles is midnight EST on May 31, 2023. One posting for dancers … Read more

New Disney Cruise Line Silver Anniversary Tumbler Available

A new Silver Anniversary at Sea tumbler is now available for purchase on Disney Cruise Line ships. We found it on the first Silver Anniversary at Sea sailing aboard the Disney Wish. Disney Cruise Line Silver Anniversary Tumbler – $20 The tumbler is available at bars and is $20 plus gratuity. It’s dark blue, with … Read more

Writers Guild of America Begins Strike & Picketing Today

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike is underway after negotiations with various studios and streaming platforms regarding royalties and residual payments have failed. Union members overwhelmingly voted to strike in mid-April, but the strike officially began when the contract expired at midnight on the morning of May 2, 2023. A total of 9,218 writers … Read more

Hatbox Ghost Imagineer Daniel Joseph Inducted Into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Imagineer Daniel Joseph, who worked on the Hatbox Ghost in The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, is among the 2023 class of inductees for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. Daniel Joseph Walt Disney Imagineering said on Instagram, “The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame announced that Disney Imagineer Daniel Joseph is among the 2023 class of … Read more

Peyton Manning and Phil Simms Ride in Cavalcade & Film at Magic Kingdom

Football legends Peyton Manning and Phil Simms appeared on a cavalcade float at Magic Kingdom this morning. Manning and Simms were joined by Mickey Mouse to wave at the crowds of Magic Kingdom just before the noon performance of the Festival of Fantasy Parade. The two football quarterbacks were wearing jerseys with their names and … Read more

New Light-Up Acid Spitter Orb Sipper Available for May the 4th at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

A new themed sipper is available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland for May the 4th celebrations. Guests can grab the light-up Acid Spitter Orb Sipper from Ronto Roasters (starting today) or Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (starting May 3). It will be available while supplies last. Guests are limited to five per … Read more

REVIEW: New Vanilla & Berry Disney100 Petit Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs is offering a new Disney100 petit cake to celebrate 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. Disney100 Petit Cake – $24 Vanilla Chiffon with layers of Berry Mousse, Berry Compote, and Cream Cheese Mousse topped with a Celebratory Disney 100 Medallion Macaron The cake is purple and platinum, the colors … Read more

Disney Launches Star Wars Sweepstakes for Walt Disney World Vacation, Galactic Starcruiser Voyage, 4 Legacy Lightsaber Hilts, and More

Disney has launched the Star Wars Galactic shopDisney Sweepstakes, with a grand prize including a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, 2-day Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage, and four Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Legacy Lightsaber hilts. Star Wars Galactic shopDisney Sweepstakes In addition to the vacation and lightsabers, the grand prize also includes a 30-minute Chandrila … Read more

Florida Senate Passes Bill for State Inspections of Walt Disney World Monorails

The Florida Senate has passed SB 1250 with an amendment allowing the Florida Department of Transportation to inspect the Walt Disney World Monorail system. SB 1250 SB 1250 passed 26-14. It will next go to the Florida House of Representatives. If the House passes it, Governor DeSantis is expected to sign it into law. The … Read more

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Returning to ABC for New Season After Previous Disney+ Exclusivity

“Dancing With the Stars” season 32 will air on ABC again, alongside Disney+ streaming, Variety reports. The first 30 seasons of “Dancing With the Stars” aired on ABC from 2005 to 2022. Season 31 streamed exclusively on Disney+ in 2022. Season 32 will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ on the same day. It … Read more

Disney Using Virtual Queue for May the 4th ‘Star Wars’ Merchandise Release at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney will utilize a virtual queue for guests to purchase “Star Wars” merchandise on May the 4th (Star Wars Day) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week. May the 4th Merchandise Event The May the 4th Merchandise Event will be at Stage 1 Company Store, the shop in Grand Avenue near the exit of Muppet Vision … Read more

Governor DeSantis & CFTOD Board Served Summons in Disney Lawsuit

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors have been served a summons for the federal lawsuit Disney Parks & Resorts filed against them. The summons for DeSantis was issued on April 27, while the summons for the Board was issued on May 1. An answer is required … Read more

New Timon Sipper Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tomorrow

Walt Disney World has revealed a new Timon sipper to go with the Pumbaa popcorn bucket recently released for the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Timon sipper will be available starting tomorrow, May 3, at Trek Snacks, Cornivores, The Feeding Ground, and select ice cream carts throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom. He comes with … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Cruise Line 25th Anniversary Pre-Show Debuts Before Sail Away Party

The Silver Anniversary at Sea celebrations have officially begun aboard Disney Cruise Line ships, starting with the Disney Wish. Before “Set Sail on a Wish,” the ship’s sail away party, Disney Cruise Line debuted a new pre-show featuring the Silver Anniversary at Sea signature song. “Set Sail on a Wish” 25th Anniversary Pre-Show The pre-show … Read more