Author: Nate

  • New ‘Magic Happens’ Minnie Ears Coming to Disneyland with Whimsical Merchandise Set

    New ‘Magic Happens’ Minnie Ears Coming to Disneyland with Whimsical Merchandise Set

    The countdown to “Magic Happens” is on at Disneyland park! The new day-time parade debuts on Feb. 28 and celebrates moments of magic from your favorite Disney and Pixar stories and Disneyland is releasing new Minnie Ears and other merchandise inspired by the parade.

    You can share the magic with your very own “Magic Happens” ear headband and don the sequin ears as you experience the wonder of magical moments heading down Main Street, U.S.A.

    As you get ready to experience this spectacular parade, take a sneak peek below at the whimsical merchandise coming to Disneyland park:

    Also, the enchanting purple and gray “Magic Happens” baseball-style shirt is essential to celebrating the magic of Mickey Mouse!

    As you see the fabulous floats, whimsical costumes and your favorite Disney characters glide by, enjoy your favorite beverage in the “Magic Happens”-themed sipper. A sorcerer hat tops this fantastical sipper, which is inspired by the one-and-only Mickey Mouse!

    After experiencing “Magic Happens,” you’ll want a keepsake that will always remind you that you don’t need wings to fly, shooting stars exist and magic doesn’t end at midnight. Pick up a Mickey Mouse-shaped light-up ornament that celebrates the power of imagination! You can also expand your pin collection with the official “Magic Happens” pin! 

    These magical items will be available throughout Disneyland park starting Feb. 28! Head over to the Emporium and Disney Showcase on Main Street, U.S.A. to bring these whimsical items home!

  • BREAKING: Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    BREAKING: Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    Walt Disney World has raised the cost of most of its annual passes, according to the park’s website.

    Prices for annual passes increased overnight, just a few months after the last time they were increased in June ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge back in August.

    Take a look below at the new prices:

    • Platinum Plus: $1295 (previously $1219)
    • Platinum: $1195 (previously $1119)
    • Gold (Florida residents and DVC members only): $719 (previously $699)

    Florida residents only:

    • Silver: $539 (previously $519)
    • Weekday Select Pass: $369 (previously $349)
    • EPCOT After 4 pass: $319 (previously $304)

    There’s some good news for Florida residents though, the Platinum and Platinum Plus passes remained the same at $899 and $999. The Theme Park Select Pass also remained the same at $439.

  • New Kylo Ren Tie-Fighter Mug Now at Disney World

    New Kylo Ren Tie-Fighter Mug Now at Disney World

    This is the souvenir you’re looking for! The popular Kylo Ren Tie-fighter mug from Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has made it’s way to Hollywood Studios and it’s out of this galaxy!

    For you novelty collectors out there, get ready to shift into hyperspace to grab this new souvenir vessel in Tomorrowland featuring Kylo Ren’s Tie-Fighter!

    This premium mug is offered at the Tomorrowland Fruit and Lemonade Carts, so be sure to fly on by and secure this novelty for your collection!

    The mug sells for $19.49 + tax and comes with your choice of soft drink. 

  • VIDEO: New Monorails Coming to Tokyo Disneyland to Begin Service this Spring

    VIDEO: New Monorails Coming to Tokyo Disneyland to Begin Service this Spring

    In a recent tweet from Tokyo Disneyland, the Oriental Land Company revealed that the new monorails headed to the resort will begin transporting guests this Spring.

    The new model “Resort Liner (Type C)” being introduced on the Disney Resort Line, a monorail linking Tokyo Disney Resort facilities, is set to debut Thursday, May 21, 2020.

    The interior of the new vehicle has a Mickey Mouse-inspired color and Mickey Shape strap with three levels of height, a Mickey Shape window larger than conventional vehicles and where you can enjoy more Disney style than ever before. Take a closer look at the new monorails in the video below:

    The first of 5 trains will enter into service on May 21, 2020, with the rest of the trains to be introduced by the end 2024. Take a look below at some of the photos that give us a closer look at the interior that were introduced with the release:

    As Walt Disney World Resort decides the future of their monorail system, we can hope that monorail cars similar to these might make their way to the resort. For now, it may just be time to book a trip to Tokyo Disneyland!

  • Disney Animatronic’s Hand Falls Off Mid-Show at Magic Kingdom

    Disney Animatronic’s Hand Falls Off Mid-Show at Magic Kingdom

    An animatronic character of Disney World’s Carousel of Progress attraction reportedly had its hand fall off in the middle of the show according to a recent Reddit post.

    “John’s hand fell off during our show,” anonymous user ColtsMcgree wrote alongside a photo of the animatronic — named “John” — missing his right hand during the 1900s portion of the rotating theater attraction.

    In the photo listed as “not suitable for work”, the animatronic figure’s hand can be seen off to the right of him, on the floor as you can see in the post below:

    John’s hand fell off during our show. from r/WaltDisneyWorld

    No other technical issues were reported by the visitor, but this isn’t the first time something has gone awry at the Carousel of Progress in recent months. Back in December, a guest had to be dragged off after they climbed onto the stage and damaged one of the props before lying down on stage.

  • BREAKING: Disney Adds FastPass Service for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

    BREAKING: Disney Adds FastPass Service for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

    Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will open March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and now Disney has added FastPass+ service for the new attraction for visits beginning March 4.

    FastPass+ reservations for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway just became available in the My Disney Experience app for guests visiting on or after opening day (March 4).   When the attraction opens, you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing world of Mickey using either FastPass+ (as available) or a standby line.

    As many of you know, at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway,  you’ll enter the NEW Mickey Mouse cartoon short “Perfect Picnic” for a one-of-a-kind adventure where anything can happen.  Why? Because here, mouse rules apply!

    And when making FastPass+ plans for up to three experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can select between either Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Slinky Dog Dash.  Then, you can add additional experiences to plans, including Toy Story Mania, Alien Swirling Saucers, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Fantasmic! and more.

  • Oogie Boogie Light-Up Tumbler Coming to Magic Kingdom with New Merch Lineup

    Oogie Boogie Light-Up Tumbler Coming to Magic Kingdom with New Merch Lineup

    Disney Villains After Hours returns to Magic Kingdom Park this Friday, February 7 and we have a sneak peek of the new and exclusive merchandise available at the event including a new Oogie Boogie light-up tumbler!

    Like last year, Hades takes center stage in the design of many of the items like the signature event pocket t-shirt. Joining Hades are other villains like Maleficent, Scar, Ursula, Evil Queen and Dr. Facilier adorning a new blue pocket t-shirt, a ladies tank, and a ladies long sleeve shirt.

    Another fan-favorite villain is sharing the spotlight this year for a few new items. Oogie Boogie is the star of a new light-up tumbler and the headliner for another T-shirt that also includes other villains we love to hate. 

    You’ll be able to find event merchandise at Emporium, Star Traders and Fantasy Faire. For additional villains merchandise check out Fantasy Faire. You can also find specialty food and beverage offerings available for purchase across the park.

    Disney Villains After Hours occurs on 24 select nights starting February 7.

    You can purchase tickets for Disney Villains After Hours in advance for $145 plus tax or $155 plus tax on the event night. That’s at $10 savings if you buy early! Plus, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount. Event tickets allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Select complimentary snacks and beverages are also included in the cost of admission. 

  • New Star Wars Pandora Charm Coming to Disney Parks

    New Star Wars Pandora Charm Coming to Disney Parks

    If you love Pandora Jewelry then this is the charm you’re looking for! On February 5, Pandora is releasing a new Star Wars charm featuring the legendary Millennium Falcon!

    The double-dangle charm features a beautifully intricate design of the iconic ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs – with a cubic zirconia on the bezel.

    This galactic charm is the perfect keepsake to commemorate your visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and your journey on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

    The charm launches first for Disney Parks guests on February 5 at the following in-park locations: Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, La Mascarade d’Orleans in Disneyland park, and New Century Jewelers in the Emporium at Disneyland Park. On February 7, the charm can be found at participating Pandora Jewelry locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort as well as on shopDisney.com. On March 5, the charm will become available at the Pandora Disney Springs store.

  • VIDEO: Real-Life Spider-Man Will Be Swinging Above Disney’s Marvel Land

    VIDEO: Real-Life Spider-Man Will Be Swinging Above Disney’s Marvel Land

    Disneyland’s upcoming Marvel-themed Land will feature a new Spider-Man ride that will let riders shoot virtual webs from their wrists and now Disney has revealed that a real-life friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will be swinging above the rooftops in the new land.

    Imagineers are hard at work to bring to life an amazing new experience at Avengers Campus coming to Disney California Adventure which will be the home of the new Spider-Man experience, housed in the Worldwide Engineering Brigade — aka, WEB — and will be the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature the webslinger.

    Check out the amazing video below of Spider-Man practicing some of his amazing acrobatic feats at a top secret location:

    Visitors to WEB will find themselves helping Spider-Man try and catch “spider-bots” that need to be web’ed-up. During the panel it was also explained that guests on the attraction will be able to shoot their own webs out of their wrists via immersive technology. Also, if you happen to spot Spider-Man walking around the Avengers Campus, he’ll be wearing an exclusive Spidey-suit.

    When Avengers Campus opens this summer, guests will be recruited to become the next generation of Super Heroes. The campus will be home to a variety of new experiences giving guests the chance to feel the power, adventure and exhilaration of teaming up with some of their favorite Super Heroes including:

    • The Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as “WEB” – which will house the new Spider-Man attraction where guests can sling webs alongside Spider-Man himself.
    • Pym Test Kitchen, an all-new eatery, where Pym Technologies Researchers are using Ant-Man and the Wasp’s growing and shrinking technology to create super-sized and super small foods.
    • Heroic encounters throughout the campus where guests can team up with some of their favorite Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Black Widow, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and the Dora Milaje, Thor and Loki, Iron Man and for the first time, Ant-Man and The Wasp.
    • Avengers Headquarters where guests may witness Earth’s Mightiest Heroes springing into action at a moment’s notice all over the building.


  • FIRST LOOK: Photos of New Baymax Ride Released by Disney

    FIRST LOOK: Photos of New Baymax Ride Released by Disney

    The largest redevelopment ever at Tokyo Disneyland promises to enchant guests with an array of brand-new experiences, all exclusive to Tokyo Disney Resort including a new Baymax ride and now Disney has released the first photo of the ride vehicle.

    The new ride is the first Disney theme park attraction in the world to be based on the 2014 animated hit “Big Hero 6.”

    The Happy Ride with Baymax will be located in Tomorrowland where guests can join their own personal healthcare companion for an exciting ride that swings them round and round.

    First off you’ll notice the personal healthcare companion leading the attraction and when the ride starts, 22 care robots pull the guests in unpredictable directions while up-tempo music plays. The combination of movements and music will surely make guest smile and raise their happiness level.

    The new Baymax ride along with “New Fantasyland,” a new area featuring the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction and the indoor Fantasyland Forest Theatre, will open to guests on April 15, 2020.