AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Disney Dreamers Academy Expands With Major Changes for 2027
As Disney Dreamers Academy approaches its 20th anniversary, Walt Disney World is making some significant changes to the long-running youth development program. Disney has announced a new collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs that will expand Disney Dreamers Academy into a year-round, multi-year program, allowing Disney to begin working with students at a younger age … Disney Dreamers Academy Expands With Major Changes for 2027
Disney Strikes NEW Netflix Deal for Pixar Films, Percy Jackson, & More
Disney is opening up more of its entertainment library to Netflix under a new licensing agreement that will bring everything from Percy Jackson and the Olympians to Pixar films and all five original Ice Age movies to the competing streaming service. According to Variety, one of the first arrivals will be Disney+ original series Percy … Disney Strikes NEW Netflix Deal for Pixar Films, Percy Jackson, & More
FOUR Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Are Already SOLD OUT
UPDATE: 10/5/2026: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets continue to disappear! Thursday, November 12, 2026, has now sold out, bringing the total number of sold-out party dates to four. November 12 joins November 24, December 20, and December 22 on the sold-out list, and it’s now the earliest party date to reach capacity. If you’re … FOUR Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Are Already SOLD OUT
Frozen Fan Fest Returns With NEW Story, Merchandise & More
Frozen fans have plenty to look forward to this October as Frozen Fan Fest returns with new merchandise, books, toys, and even a brand-new story featuring Anna and Elsa. Disney is using this year’s celebration to bring us back to Arendelle while also looking ahead to what’s coming for the franchise in 2027. Let’s take … Frozen Fan Fest Returns With NEW Story, Merchandise & More
Disney’s Dana Walden Addresses Future of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
The future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! beyond its current season remains undecided, with Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden acknowledging Thursday that the economics of late-night television have become increasingly difficult. During the Bloomberg Screentime conference, Walden was asked whether Jimmy Kimmel would remain with ABC after his current contract expires. Kimmel signed … Disney’s Dana Walden Addresses Future of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
NEW Light-Up ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Goblet Coming to Magic Kingdom
There’s a new souvenir coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom, and Beauty and the Beast fans might have a hard time leaving this one behind. Disney has revealed the new Be Our Guest Goblet, a light-up souvenir featuring artwork inspired by Belle, the Beast, and other characters from the animated film. But … NEW Light-Up ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Goblet Coming to Magic Kingdom
NEW Cole Haan Store Quietly Opens at Disney Springs
A new shopping destination has quietly joined the lineup at Disney Springs! Cole Haan is now open in Town Center, bringing the nearly 100-year-old American footwear and accessories brand to Walt Disney World. And this isn’t just another Cole Haan store. According to Walt Disney World, the Disney Springs location marks the global debut of … NEW Cole Haan Store Quietly Opens at Disney Springs
NEW Lobby Lounge Revealed for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge
We’ve known since August that Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will officially open at Walt Disney World on July 1, 2027, but Disney just shared another batch of details about the new Bay Lake resort. This time, we’re getting our first look at Branch & Brush, a new lounge just beyond the main lobby, along with the … NEW Lobby Lounge Revealed for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge
Disney’s NEW ‘Coven Academy’ Brings Witchy Drama to Disney+
Disney is getting into the spooky-season spirit with a brand-new series filled with witches, warlocks, secrets, and plenty of teenage drama. Coven Academy premieres October 1 on Freeform, followed by its arrival October 2 on Disney+ and Hulu. Set against the appropriately atmospheric backdrop of New Orleans, the new Disney Kids and Family series follows … Disney’s NEW ‘Coven Academy’ Brings Witchy Drama to Disney+
NEW Pirate Parrot Mug Coming to The Beak & Barrel
Well, Disney has found another way to separate Pirates of the Caribbean fans from their money, and this time there’s a parrot involved. Disney Parks just revealed the Pirate Parrot Mug, a new souvenir mug coming soon to The Beak & Barrel at Magic Kingdom. Even better, Disney isn’t sending this particular piece of pirate … NEW Pirate Parrot Mug Coming to The Beak & Barrel
