AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira

Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.



New & Returning Character Topiaries for 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Walt Disney World released some more details on the character topiaries coming to this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, happening March 5th through June 2nd. While the list below is confirmed, Disney has also shared that “other great gardens and topiaries at this year’s festival” will be released on February 27th. In the New & Returning Character Topiaries for 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Disney Shares New Details on Manatee Rehab Changes at EPCOT

The manatee exhibit at The [Living] Seas pavilion is always a must-do when visiting EPCOT‘s very own aquarium. Following the relocation of longtime Seas manatee residents, Disney has shifted to short-term care for the gentle giant underwater mammals, and they recently shared more information on this important change. Through its partnership with the Manatee Rescue Disney Shares New Details on Manatee Rehab Changes at EPCOT

Chloé’s Pooh Corner: Cheesy Tots & Brisket at Disney World

It’s time to set your clocks to Pooh time, as we look at another Walt Disney World snack. We’re back on the hunt for a little smackerel of something, this time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Alright, buckaroo, we’re switching gears from Pooh bear to our favorite wee cowboy voiced by Tom Hanks. Woody’s Lunch Box Chloé’s Pooh Corner: Cheesy Tots & Brisket at Disney World

NEW Disney Princess x Bath & Body Works Collection

Bath and Body Works announced an enchanting new Disney Princess collection, featuring six new fragrances inspired by Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana and Tiana. The collection will be available February 16th in stores and online at bathandbodyworks.com, with advance purchase opportunities available for loyalty members on February 11th and 12th. The 85-product assortment includes fine fragrance NEW Disney Princess x Bath & Body Works Collection

Dinosaur Gertie Mugs are BACK at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hooray for Hollywood! And another HOORAY for niche, park-specific merchandise! I first heard about our beloved Echo Lake icon, Dinosaur Gertie, appearing on a mug and tumbler back in late November. Sadly, these only lasted a few days before selling out. I’m a big nerd for original Disney-MGM Studios iconography AND the history of Dinosaur Dinosaur Gertie Mugs are BACK at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Luke Skywalker Teased for Season of the Force at Disneyland

“I am a [character encounter] like my father before me.” Disney teased a very special Star Wars character appearance via the @disneypark‘s Instagram on Friday morning. A dark-hooded Luke Skywalker approaches the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, just before R2-D2 rolls up beside him. Luke’s darker wardrobe matches those featured in Star Wars: Luke Skywalker Teased for Season of the Force at Disneyland

Volcom Store at Disney Springs to Permanently Close

Over 100 Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, and Volcom stores, including a Disney Springs location, are shutting down after their operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Liberated Brands noted a volatile global economy, major shifts in consumer spending changes amid a rising cost of living, and inflationary pressures were key factors in its financial struggles. The Volcom Store at Disney Springs to Permanently Close

New Disney LA STRONG Shirts Support California Fire Relief

Disney has released two new t-shirts to support the California fire relief and rebuilding effort. The shirts are available on DisneyStore.com for $30 each. Disney will donate $25 from each Disney LA Strong t-shirt sold in the United States through December 31st, 2025 to the American Red Cross to help people effected by the wildfires New Disney LA STRONG Shirts Support California Fire Relief