Tag: Disney News
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Medals Revealed for 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
On the weekend of January 11-15, 2026, thousands of runners will descend on Walt Disney World Resort for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. This will be a weekend full of magic, memories, fun, running, and also medals! Ahead of this annual weekend of events, runDisney has shared what the medals will look like…
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Check Out These Magical Merchandise Offerings Inspired by Disney Witches
Halloween has become a favorite season for many Disney fans. There are plenty of fantastic movies, stories, characters, and more to enjoy from the many different brands and studios that are a part of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Parks Blog has pulled together a list of some of the merchandise that is inspired…
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Co-Founder and Director of Disney Mariachi Cobre at EPCOT Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
In recent weeks, Daps Magic has been covering the stories of cast members who have received the Walt Disney Legacy Award this year (read about when Mr. Daps attended a Walt Disney Legacy Award ceremony here). There have been quite a few who have been from the Disneyland Resort. Today, the cast member who is…
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Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats Adding Rapunzel’s Tower
Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal Boats is getting a new story, structure, and even music! When the attraction reopens this weekend, it will include a new miniature of Rapunzel’s tower from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled. The addition to the attraction will debut as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. It will be found…
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Massive LEGO Death Star Set Available on Disney Store and Selling Fast!
A massive LEGO Death Star set is now available on DisneyStore.com. The set has over 9,000 pieces and is built in a way that allows for seeing inside the gargantuan space station. The set includes 38 minifigures, including Luke Skywalker (Jedi and Stormtrooper versions), Han Solo (two versions), Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader. There…
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The History of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Springs has been a part of Walt Disney World Resort for a very long time. However, it hasn’t always been known as Disney Springs. Over the last five decades, this location has undergone significant changes. The Disney Parks Blog shared the history of Disney Springs from its humble origins of 37 restaurants and retail…
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Magic Kingdom Reveals New Land-Inspired Treats for Fireworks Dessert Party
There are new treats that are inspired by the lands of Magic Kingdom for guests experiencing the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party held at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant. These will be debuting on October 8th. Ahead of their arrival, Disney Eats has shared a look at what will be arriving for guests to enjoy. Check them…
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Disney Store Launches Mickey Mouse Club 70th Anniversary Collection
Nearly three months after Disneyland opened, the Mickey Mouse Club debuted on October 3, 1955. Created by Walt Disney and produced by Walt Disney Productions, the program was first televised for four seasons, from 1955 to 1959, by ABC. This original run featured a regular, but ever-changing cast of mostly child, tween, or teen performers. The main cast members were…
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It’s Partysaurus Rex Time at Disney California Adventure
Rex has been meeting with guests throughout the summer and into the fall at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier. This loveable toy dinosaur from the Toy Story franchise has been delighting guests who have stopped by to say hi. Now, he is even more delightful. He has gotten dressed up with his Partysaurus Rex look…
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LEGO Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 Now Available on Disney Store
A new LEGO Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 is now available on DisneyStore.com. This Advent Calendar brings favorite characters and moments from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen franchise to life, also helping to count down to Christmas. The calendar includes Frozen minifigures of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, Sven, and two kitten characters. A LEGO Arendelle Castle,…
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VIDEO: Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is being offered on select nights at Magic Kingdom during the Halloween season at Walt Disney World Resort. This after-hours hard-ticketed event allows guests to see many different Disney characters (some in costume), trick or treat, enjoy food, merchandise, attractions, and entertainment! The entertainment for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party really is…
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Check Out These 13 New Sauced Chicken Strips Coming to Walt Disney World
Chicken strips are a hard thing to pass up. Walt Disney World Resort is about to make it even harder to pass them up. Starting on October 8th, there will be 13 new sauced chicken strips found throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Today, there is a look at what is coming. Check out these delicious…
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On Anniversary of Mickey Mouse Club, Mousegetar Replica Now On Disney Store and at Disneyland
On this day in 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club first debuted on ABC. Now, 70 years later, the iconic Mousegetar is being sold in replica form on DisneyStore.com. It can also be found at Disneyana at Disneyland. This beautiful guitar is being sold not just on the 70th anniversary of the beloved television series, it…
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Take a Look at the Movie Lineup For the Rest of 2025 from The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is having a solid year at the movies this year. Already, its box office takings are nearing the $4 billion mark. This comes thanks to movies like the live-action Lilo & Stitch and six other titles that were released by Disney’s different studios. As the end of the year is becoming…
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Soundtrack for ‘Disney Villainous: Unfairly Ever After’ Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Earlier this year, Disney Villainous: Unfairly Ever After opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This stage musical sees some classic Disney villains pleading their case for who has been treated the most unfairly. After the villains make their cases, the audience in attendance determines who has been treated the most unfairly. Previously, a single and a…
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Disney License Plate Raises $5 Million for Make-A-Wish
Wishes through Make-A-Wish are beyond special because not one experience is the same. Wishes can be as simple as a wish maker getting one on one time with their favorite character or even an experience that they will never forget. From theme parks to cruises and everything in between, Disney and Make-A-Wish team up to…
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Disney Consumer Products Announces First Frozen Fan Fast Offerings
Disney Consumer Products has announced the first Frozen Fan Fest products. This comes as the celebration of all that is Frozen takes place throughout October. There is a wide range of Frozen products that are available, which were announced via the Disney Parks Blog. Take a look at what was shared below. There is more…
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Pacific Symphony to Present ‘Fantasia in Concert’ at Segerstrom Concert Hall
The Pacific Symphony is presenting Fantasia in Concert. The performance will include a live musical performance accompanying several of the segments from Fantasia and Fantasia 2000. This concert experience will be offered on October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Pola Benke will conduct the Pacific Symphony for this performance. Tickets can be…
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Disneyland Resort Announces More Recipients of the Walt Disney Legacy Award
The Walt Disney Legacy Award is given to cast members who exemplify the legacy of Walt Disney and are an inspiration to their colleagues. Less than 1% of cast members are given this honor, which is achieved by nomination from other cast members. The Disneyland Resort has been sharing about some of the recent recipients…
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Reservations for Select Holiday Character Dining Experiences at Disneyland Resort Now Available
Reservations have opened up for select holiday character dining experiences at the Disneyland Resort. This comes ahead of the start of Holiday Time at Disneyland Resort on November 14, 2025. Reservations are now available for two Disney character dining experiences at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The window for reservations ranges from November 16,…
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Reclaimed and Reforged Lightsaber Building Experience Returning to Savi’s Workshop at Disneyland and Walt Disney World for Limited Time
A unique version of the Savi’s Workshop experience is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The Reclaimed and Reforged Lightsaber Building Experience will be returning on October 12, 2025, for a limited time. For both coasts, the experience will be available while supplies last. At Savi’s Workshop,…
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Hulu Becomes Global General Entertainment Brand on Disney+ Beginning October 8
The power and value of the Hulu brand will reach worldwide audiences beginning October 8, when it becomes the global General Entertainment brand on Disney+, replacing Star in international markets. With this change, and in preparation for a fully integrated unified app experience next year, users will begin to see further integrations of Hulu across…
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Meet Zayah and Gamble, The Storytellers Aboard the Disney Destiny
When the Disney Destiny begins to take its first guests on its maiden voyage on November 20, 2025, there will be many different magical offerings for guests to enjoy. Many of the characters and stories that are being shared will be family. However, some will be new. For example, there will be two traveling storytellers…
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Reservations for EPCOT’s Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses to Open on October 9th
One of the most beautiful offerings at EPCOT during the holidays is Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses. This holiday overlay of Living with the Land comes to life with Christmas lights and other decorations at night. Accompanying this holiday overlay is the Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouses tour. Both this version of the…