Tag: Disney Geek News
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Check Out What’s Coming For the 2026 Holidays at Disney World
Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays this week! This has led to multiple announcements and reveals on the Disney Parks Blog. This includes information about holiday parties, merchandise, overlays, and other offerings for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. For Walt Disney World, the holidays will begin on November 13, 2026, and continue through…
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Disney Shares First Look at 2026 Holiday Merchandise
This week, Disney is celebrating Halfway to the Holidays (and so is Geeks Corner, check it out here). Throughout the week, Disney has shared announcements about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World Resort, along with the return of beloved holiday overlays at the Disneyland Resort. There were also…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Returning Favorite Holiday Overlays
The Disney Parks are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this summer celebration, holiday announcements are being made for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. A bulk of the announcements today were centered around the happenings at Walt Disney World Resort. However, the Disneyland Resort shared about the return of multiple holiday…
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Special License Plate Frame Coming for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Summer is the time for road trips, and adding a fun license plate frame to your car adds to the fun of everyday life. To commemorate “miles” of magical Disneyland memories, Magic Key holders can get a complimentary Magic Key License Plate Frame! From July 16 through July 26, make a pit stop at Star…
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Disney Cruise Line Featured as Season 3 of ‘Behind the Attraction’ Arrives on Disney+
Season 3 of Behind the Attraction has debuted on Disney+. Two new episodes of the series focus on the Disney Cruise Line! This two-episode special event looks at the storytelling, innovation, and immersive experiences that have redefined vacations at sea in a way that only Disney can. The first episode looks into the story of…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is one of the most beautiful holiday celebrations that Disney offers. Throughout EPCOT, guests can experience different holiday traditions from around the world. This includes entertainment, food, merchandise, and more. This is a month of celebrating holiday cheer in many different ways. It is one of the Daps…
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Disney Jollywood Nights Details and Dates Announced
Disney Jollywood Nights is the after-hours, separately ticketed holiday party that is offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This party will be offered on select nights between November 7, 2026, and January 5, 2027. This party sees Disney’s Hollywood Studios already merry vibes get even merrier! This holiday party offers stylish…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
It’s halfway to the holidays for the Disney Parks, and it’s hard to believe it, but it is already time to start planning for the holiday parties at the Walt Disney World Resort. In just a few weeks, tickets will begin to go on sale for its holiday parties. One of these parties is Mickey’s…
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Magical Island Adventure Now Available for Travelers in Singapore
In collaboration with Disney Cruise Line Singapore, Disney is bringing that onboard magic directly to the shore for travelers who aren’t quite ready to pack their cruise bags just yet. Disney Cruise Line has officially partnered with the Sentosa Development Corporation to launch “A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line.” Now through September 20,…
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Big Boi Lumpia Coming to Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort continues to evolve and change with new and exciting locations that are about to open or have recently opened, including Happy Ice. In a post shared on the gobigboi Instagram page, Big Boi Lumpia Co is joining Downtown Disney soon, as Chef Barb brings her famous lumpia to…
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Disney Adds Ability to Save Disney Gift Cards in Domestic Disney Parks Apps
Disney continues to work on the apps that are used by guests when they visit its parks. This is particularly true for the Disneyland app and Walt Disney World’s My Disney Experience App. There have been quite a few updates in recent months that have made the apps easier to use. The newest update is…
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Disney Store Announces AI Personal Shopping Assistant
The Disney Store has announced a new program to help make for an easier shopping process on DisneyStore.com, utilizing AI. This is part of a broader effort to personalize the shopping experience on Disney’s online retail destination. Currently, the AI Personal Shopping Assistant is being offered to select customers who use the Disney Store iOS…
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D23 Announces Black Flame Ball with Special Guest Doug Jones in Salem, MA
D23 has announced an event in Salem, MA, that is perfect for celebrating the Halloween season and fans’ love of Hocus Pocus. This Halloween party, called the Black Flame ball, will have Doug Jones on hand. Jones portrayed Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10 a.m.…
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Digital, Disc, and Streaming Dates Announced for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Two decades after the original arrived in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has shown the continued popularity of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda Priestly’s (Meryl Streep) story. This time around, Sachs is returning to Runway as its features editor. This comes as the magazine is trying to weather the repercussions of a scandal.…
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Naples Ristorante e Bar Announces Ultimate Slice Showdown
Naples Ristorante e Bar in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has announced a contest that pizza-lovers are going to think is a real slice. This comes in the form of the Ultimate Slice Showdown. The restaurant announced that submissions are now open for the Ultimate Slice Showdown. This contest is open to all…
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Disney Parks Reveal Clues Today Ahead of Answers Tomorrow for Halfway to the Holidays
The Disney Parks and Disney Parks Blog are celebrating Halfway to the Holidays. As part of this multi-day celebration, Disney has been teasing that there are announcements that will be made this week. On Monday, it was teased that there would be announcements made starting today. Today, it turned out that there weren’t any specific…
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New Ankole Calf Joins Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris
A new Ankole cafe has joined the herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris. Pictures of the new calf, named Cinnamon, were shown by Disney on social media on Tuesday morning. They show Cinnamon in the morning light with other members of the herd. The photos can be seen here: The Ankole is a breed…
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New Topiaries Coming to Central Plaza at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris has announced that new topiaries are being placed in its Central Plaza. Already, a topiary version of the Cheshire Cat from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Alice in Wonderland can be seen. The new topiaries are a continuation of the park’s commitment to deepening guest immersion. They are designed to bring a splash of…
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D23 Marceline Magic Event to Celebrate 125th Birthday of Walt Disney
December 5, 2026 marks the 125th birthday of Walt Disney, and D23 will help celebrate this birthday milestone and legacy with an event in celebrating “Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration” at Walt’s boyhood home of Marceline, Missouri exclusively for D23 Gold Members. This fan-favorite event filled with Disney history is returning September 18-19, 2026,…
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Toy Story-inspired Treats and Novelty Items Now Available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts
Toy Story 5 dominated the weekend box office by taking in more than $160 million domestically and over $300 million worldwide. A new song from Taylor Swift called “I Knew It, I Knew You” was featured in the movie. No spoilers here, but if you’ve seen the movie, you know where that song is featured.…
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New ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise Available for Pre-Order on Disney Store
The Disney Store has some new merchandise arriving for The Muppets. This comes as Muppet Treasure Island celebrates its 30th anniversary. The film was originally released on February 16, 1996. Thankfully, the celebration is continuing throughout the year. One of the newest offerings is now available for pre-order on DisneyStore.com. This comes in the form…
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GUIDE: Current Magic Shots at Magic Kingdom
There are some really fun benefits to getting a photo taken by the Disney PhotoPass Service. Along with getting pictures that capture memories that will last for years to come, there is also often the opportunity to get a Magic Shot taken. These Magic Shots often add a Disney character or other magical element to…
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Check Out This Year’s CHOC Walk Incentives!
On August 2, 2026, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County (RCHOC), formerly Children’s Hospital of Orange County, will be walking through the Disneyland Resort before the parks open. This will be for the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park. They will be raising funds and awareness to benefit RCHOC, which specifically supports…
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Disney Parks Tease Return of Halfway to the Holidays This Week
Halfway to the Holidays has become a fan-favorite celebration that comes from the Disney Parks each year. During this celebration, Disney gives an early reveal of what is coming later in the year for the holiday season. On social media and the Disney Parks Blog, the return of Halfway to the Holidays was teased. Disney…