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Believe it or not, Toy Story is about to turn 30 years old — and if that makes you feel old, you’re not alone.
Toy Story 5
In celebration of this huge milestone and the upcoming release of Toy Story 5 (yes, five!!), AMC Theatres is releasing new Toy Story souvenirs — including a new popcorn bucket!
Heads up, Rescuers Down Under fans, there’s a new merchandise collection available now!
BoxLunch
One of the best things about the ever-growing collection of Disney Loungefy bags is the number of deep cuts. Sure, there are bags inspired by major characters like Mickey and the company’s biggest films, but there are also bags representing somewhat obscure corners of the company’s film and theme park libraries…which brings us to the NEW BoxLunch Rescuers collection.
Tomorrowland fans, you’re going to want to sit down for this one.
Astro Orbiter
At Destination D23 in Disney World, Disney dropped some major news about updates coming to Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. We’re talking ride overlays, attraction refreshes, and even some completely new technology making its way into a beloved classic. With announcements covering TRON Lightcycle / Run, Carousel of Progress, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, there’s a lot to take in. Let’s break it all down so you’re ready for what’s ahead.
On September 12th, a smoke alarm went off on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland, prompting the evacuation of several stores and a restaurant.
Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland
Sometimes things happen in Disney Parks that you can’t control. There may be emergencies from time to time, and those situations can cause evacuations and closures. We often see rides evacuated and closed, and we recently learned about an incident during the Paint The Night parade where smoke was coming from one of the parade floats. Now, a new evacuation is unfolding in Disneyland, and we have the details.
Celebrity sightings at Disneyland are as old as the park itself. Disney entertainment is for EVERYONE — rich and famous stars included!
@SarahHyland Instagram
We heard of actors, musicians, athletes, political figures, and every major name in between visiting the “Happiest Place on Earth” since it opened 70 years ago. In just my seven years of covering the resort, I’ve seen dozens of celebrities post about their visit all over social media. Recently, Modern Family star and noted Disney parks fan Sarah Hyland once again added her name to the list. Spoiler alert: her ride photos do NOT disappoint.
Disney World’s highly anticipated Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern is finally open, and we learned A LOT during our first visit!
Beak and Barrel
The Beak and Barrel opened to reservation-only crowds and peak excitement — seriously, I have been covering Disney Parks for decades and have rarely seen excitement levels this high for a new eatery — at the end of August. We’ve already dropped a full review of the restaurant’s pirate-themed food and drinks, but there was plenty more we learned during our visit.
Yes, we know, you’ve heard us go on and on about our AJ Wolfe’s new book, Disney Adults: Exploring (and Falling in Love with) a Magical Subculture, which is now available pretty much EVERYWHERE books are sold.
At the Peoplemover!
If you don’t have a copy yet, you’re TOTALLY missing out. Also, did you know that AJ narrates the audiobook, too? Yep, we know how much y’all love AJ’s voice, so if you’re wanting to check that out, we’re giving you a way to listen to AJ’s book FOR FREE through Audible.
A store is set to close on the Disney World BoardWalk — but it won’t be the end for Promenade Fine Art Gallery.
Promenade Fine Art Gallery at Disney’s Boardwalk
We confirmed with store employees that Promenade will be closing at Disney’s BoardWalk on October 19th and will be moving to a new location.
If you’re visiting Disney World for the first time, you might not be familiar with some of the rules you’ll need to know about at certain attractions.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland
Sure, you might have researched things like the height requirements on rides, especially if you have children. You’ve probably even checked ride safety guidelines (and be sure to listen to Cast Members when you board rides). One thing you may not be thinking of, though, is your cell phone. Now, using your cell phone on rides is a controversial topic, but there are some rides that have restricted the use of cell phones in both Disney World and Disneyland.
Disney is finally making a long-awaited change, and we’re just a wee bit nervous.
Carousel of Progress
At the 2025 D23 Ultimate Fan Event, Disney made a surprise announcement that major changes were coming to the iconic Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. A Walt Disney animatronic — similar to the one that debuted at Disneyland earlier this year — will now be part of the attraction’s pre-show, and the entire presentation will be updated, likely with a new finale.
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