Disneyland Paris Lion King Show Will Pause January 7 Through February 12
The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands at Disneyland Paris is scheduled to pause from January 7 through February 12, 2027.
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Steel Frame Rises Between Indiana Jones and Backlot Express at Hollywood Studios
A new steel frame is visible between the Indiana Jones stunt show and Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
WaterWorld at Universal Studios Japan Will Close November 28 Through December 27
WaterWorld at Universal Studios Japan is scheduled to close temporarily from November 28 through December 27, 2026.
Jurassic Park River Adventure Scheduled to Reopen December 17
Jurassic Park River Adventure is scheduled to reopen December 17, 2026, after its extended refurbishment.
Disneyland Shares 30-Second Radiator Screams Tour After Dark
Lightning McQueen rolls through Cars Land’s Radiator Screams decorations during Disneyland’s 30-second nighttime tour.
LEGOLAND Florida Will Give Goody Bags to the First 150 Guests on October 15
The first 150 guests admitted October 15 receive birthday goody bags, while limited Pop Badges and a milkshake round out the celebration.
Monsters Unchained LEGO Creator Flew to Epic Universe for a 48-Hour Research Trip
Patrick Creedon used a 48-hour Epic Universe trip to finish his roughly 3,900-brick model.
Universal’s Blumhouse Horror Make-Up Show Is Getting a Floor-to-Ceiling Redesign
Michael Aiello says the entire venue is being redesigned while much of the longtime show stays in place.
Regal Reveals Doctor Doom Magic Card for Avengers: Doomsday
Regal and Wizards of the Coast revealed the full Doctor Doom Magic card for Avengers: Doomsday.
ALDI’s $4.99 Spidey & Friends Divided Plate Is Available Starting October 14
The $4.99 set arrives October 14, with availability varying by store.
Roof Decking Covers Sections of Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Structure at Hollywood Studios
Steel framing, roof decking and black coaster supports fill a new aerial view of the Monsters, Inc. door coaster site.
Rise of the Resistance Listed for Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours on October 14 and 28
The ride appears on Disney’s current attraction list for 9 to 11 p.m. sessions October 14 and 28.
LEGO Opens First Star Wars and Marvel Ideas Challenge; Voting Starts December 8
Builders can enter mash-ups in vehicle, character or scene categories.
Disney’s New Hocus Pocus 2 Video Breaks Down the Sanderson Sisters’ Costumes
Costume designer Salvador Pérez Jr. explains the dress and cape designs for Winnie, Mary and Sarah Sanderson in Disney’s new video.
Marvel’s 30-Card History of Heroes Secret Lair Goes on Sale November 2 for $199.99
The limited Countdown Kit goes on sale at 9 a.m. PT through Secret Lair.
Lucasfilm Reveals Star Wars Storyboards Original Trilogy 50th Anniversary Edition
The Abrams rerelease collects storyboards from all three original trilogy films.
Lucasfilm Reveals Kristin Baver’s Celebrating 50 Years of A New Hope Cover at NYCC
The Abrams book examines the original Star Wars film’s influence.
McDonald’s Japan Launches 10 Universal Studios Japan Toys on October 16
McDonald’s Japan launches 10 Universal Studios Japan toys in two waves beginning October 16.
Lucasfilm Reveals Fran Wilde’s From the Ashes Cover at NYCC
The Random House Worlds book continues the Reign of the Empire series.
Random House Reveals A New Hope Complete Manga Cover Ahead of March 16 Reissue
The deluxe omnibus collects all four volumes of Hisao Tamaki’s manga adaptation.
Star Wars: A Celebration Gets Target Edition With Extra Content on April 6, 2027
The special Target edition adds content to DK’s 50-year Star Wars retrospective.
Disney Believe First Wave Booking Opens November 21 at 10 A.M. ET
Booking opens November 21 at 10 a.m. ET for the five-night January 5–10, 2028 Disney Believe sailing.
Claudia Gray’s “Princess of the Rebellion” Novel Arrives May 4, 2027
Claudia Gray’s new Princess Leia young-adult novel arrives May 4, 2027.
Marvel Teases “One Day” Initiative for June 2027 at NYCC
Marvel teased a new project called One Day for June 2027 at New York Comic Con.
Disney Store Japan Sets October 14 Launch for Classic Pooh Anniversary Collection
The Classic Pooh collection arrives in Japan on October 14 with plush, tableware, bags and pouches.
Marvel Dates Three Midnight #4 Issues for January 13, 20 and 27
Midnight Spider-Man, Fantastic Four and X-Men get consecutive January 2027 release dates.
New $50 Girls Crew Mickey Peppermint Earrings Use Pink Crystal Hearts
The gold-plated holiday earrings pair pink cubic zirconia heart studs with striped Mickey Mouse candy dangles.
New $65 Girls Crew Castle Holiday Necklace Adds Red and Green Stones
The gold-plated Fantasyland Castle pendant uses white enamel, floating hearts and colorful cubic zirconia on an adjustable chain.
New $69.99 Olaf Plush Christmas Countdown Calendar Has 12 Pockets
The 18-inch Disney Store plush wears a fuzzy-trimmed Santa hat and uses 12 numbered pockets to count down to Christmas Day.
Mickey’s $49.99 Velvet Hip Pack Pairs Crimson Fabric With Rose Gold Hardware
The new Disney Store bag adds an adjustable belt, Mickey-shaped zipper cutouts and an embossed character plaque.
New $59.99 Tinker Bell Tree Topper Lights Up the Second Star to the Right
The new Disney Store tree topper puts Tinker Bell beside an illuminated star that glows warm gold above a metal spiral base.
New $19.99 Mickey Holiday Mug Turns Black Bulbs Red, Green, Yellow and Blue
Disney’s new $19.99 Mickey holiday mug changes its black bulb designs to red, green, yellow and blue when a hot drink is added.
Disneyland Magic Key Reservations Can Be Canceled Until 11:59 P.M. on Visit Day
Magic Key holders can cancel a reservation or remove a guest through 11:59 p.m. Pacific on the visit day.
Star Wars: Starfighter Visual Dictionary Gets May 28, 2027 Release Date
The Starfighter Visual Dictionary arrives May 28, 2027; Lucasfilm also revealed an art book, novelization and prequel comic.
Magic: The Gathering Sets Marvel: Darkhold Destiny for April 9, 2027
Marvel: Darkhold Destiny arrives April 9, 2027 with an original Marvel story and a companion comic.
VIDEO: Two Rhinos Clash and Push Each Other Back on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Two rhinos make head-on contact and push each other backward beside a safari vehicle on Kilimanjaro Safaris.
New $90 Loungefly Bluey Backpack Lights Up and Hides Details Under Its Tree Flap
Loungefly’s new $90 Bluey Backyard mini backpack lights up, and its tree flap lifts to reveal hidden details.
Winter Efteling Adds Cirque Miragio Show, New Ice Rink and €33 Evening Tickets
Winter Efteling adds a 20-minute acrobatic show, a partly covered rink and €33 holiday evening admission.
G. Willow Wilson and Rachael Stott Launch New Captain Marvel Series in May 2027
Captain Marvel #1 begins a new ongoing series from G. Willow Wilson and Rachael Stott in May 2027.
ESPN and Disney Jr. Award More Than 2,400 Youth Sports Grants Across 26 Sports
More than 2,400 grants have helped children ages 3 to 7 join youth sports.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Guests Will Get Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours
The July 2027 resort will offer both park-time benefits.
John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Attend Wild Horse Nine London Premiere
The actors attended the October 9 screening at Royal Festival Hall. The film opens November 6.
Coven Academy First Chapter Logs 11.4 Million Viewing Hours in First Week
The first chapter logged 11.4 million global viewing hours across Disney+ and Hulu.
Mad Tea Party Scheduled to Return at Disneyland on October 16
Mad Tea Party is scheduled to return October 16, with hours listed from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Jack Skellington Mug Gets October 20 Mobile-Order Early Release at Disneyland Hotel
The new mug gets an October 20 mobile-order early release at Trader Sam’s in the Disneyland Hotel.
Disney Profiles Be Our Guest Chef Jerry, Who Joined Disney Culinary in 2016
Gerardo “Jerry” Quijada Gonzalez now leads the Magic Kingdom restaurant after joining Disney Culinary as a sous chef in 2016.
November 9 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Sells Out, Bringing Total to Six
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is now sold out for November 9, 12, 17 and 24 plus December 20 and 22 at Magic Kingdom.
Jingle Cruise Scheduled at Magic Kingdom on November 3
Jingle Cruise is scheduled for November 3, while November 2 currently has no posted hours.
Disney Converts October 8 Halloween Party Ticket to One-Day Park Hopper, Guest Message Says
The guest-shared notification says the converted ticket is valid for one year and requires a park reservation.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure Is Reported to Reopen December 18 at Magic Kingdom
Tiana's Bayou Adventure is reported to reopen December 18 after a refurbishment beginning November 2.
Heidi Burge Horton, Whose Story Inspired Disney’s Double Teamed, Dies at 54
Horton died October 5. Her story with twin sister Heather inspired Disney Channel’s 2002 film.
Swan and Dolphin Sets Costume Contests for October 10, 17, 24 and 31
Lagoon contests begin at 5 p.m. October 10, 17 and 24, while separate kids and adult contests start at 5:30 p.m. Halloween night.
Each $9.99 Haunted Mansion Mystery Box Contains One of Six Characters
Each $9.99 Haunted Mansion blind box contains one of six figures, including the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Constance Hatchaway and the Hatbox Ghost.
Darth Vader's Screen-Matched Lightsaber Heads to Nov. 12 Auction With $1 Million Starting Bid
Heritage Auctions will offer Darth Vader's screen-matched dueling lightsaber on November 12 with a $1 million starting bid.
Disney Adventure Adds Duffy and Friends Breakfast Starting October 15
Disney Adventure will add a Duffy and Friends breakfast at Hollywood Spotlight Club on October 15, with onboard reservations and an additional fee.
Shanghai Disney Unveils Three Siberian Crane Sculptures at Wishing Star Park
The metal birds rise over Wishing Star Lake in different stages of flight.
The Remarried Empress World Premiere Is Scheduled for October 9 at Busan Film Festival
The first world-premiere screening is scheduled for October 9, with two more Busan festival showings to follow.
The Kardashians Season 8 Starts Streaming on Hulu, With New Episodes Thursdays
Season 8 is streaming on Hulu and through Hulu on Disney+ for eligible bundle subscribers.
Disney Lorcana Hyperia City Prerelease Box Includes Six Boosters for October 16 Events
The box contents are set for October 16 store events ahead of wider release October 23.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Castle Doom DLC Sets November 10 Steam Date, Adds Doctor Doom and Invisible Woman
The November 10 Steam release adds Doctor Doom and Invisible Woman as playable characters.
Hasbro Reveals X-Men ’97 Bolivar Trask and Bastion Nimrod for Marvel Legends
Trask wears a white lab coat beside Bastion Nimrod’s silver-and-black armor.
Disney Believe Stateroom Themes Assigned by Deck, With Zootopia on Decks 8 and 9
The deck map places Moana and The Lion King on decks 2, 6 and 7, with Coco and Zootopia on decks 8 and 9.
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Hallmark’s $24.99 Disney Memories Ornament Records a 15-Second Message
The $24.99 Mickey-ears ornament records a voice message up to 15 seconds long.
RSVLTS Launched Monsters, Inc. Collection October 8 With $70 Randall Shirt
RSVLTS launched its Monsters, Inc. collection October 8 with a $70 Stealth Mode Randall shirt.
ALDI’s $4.99 Spidey & Friends Divided Plate Is Available Starting October 14
The $4.99 set arrives October 14, with availability varying by store.
McDonald’s Japan Launches 10 Universal Studios Japan Toys on October 16
McDonald’s Japan launches 10 Universal Studios Japan toys in two waves beginning October 16.
Disney Store Japan Sets October 14 Launch for Classic Pooh Anniversary Collection
The Classic Pooh collection arrives in Japan on October 14 with plush, tableware, bags and pouches.
New $50 Girls Crew Mickey Peppermint Earrings Use Pink Crystal Hearts
The gold-plated holiday earrings pair pink cubic zirconia heart studs with striped Mickey Mouse candy dangles.
New $65 Girls Crew Castle Holiday Necklace Adds Red and Green Stones
The gold-plated Fantasyland Castle pendant uses white enamel, floating hearts and colorful cubic zirconia on an adjustable chain.
New $69.99 Olaf Plush Christmas Countdown Calendar Has 12 Pockets
The 18-inch Disney Store plush wears a fuzzy-trimmed Santa hat and uses 12 numbered pockets to count down to Christmas Day.
Mickey’s $49.99 Velvet Hip Pack Pairs Crimson Fabric With Rose Gold Hardware
The new Disney Store bag adds an adjustable belt, Mickey-shaped zipper cutouts and an embossed character plaque.
New $59.99 Tinker Bell Tree Topper Lights Up the Second Star to the Right
The new Disney Store tree topper puts Tinker Bell beside an illuminated star that glows warm gold above a metal spiral base.
New $19.99 Mickey Holiday Mug Turns Black Bulbs Red, Green, Yellow and Blue
Disney’s new $19.99 Mickey holiday mug changes its black bulb designs to red, green, yellow and blue when a hot drink is added.
New $90 Loungefly Bluey Backpack Lights Up and Hides Details Under Its Tree Flap
Loungefly’s new $90 Bluey Backyard mini backpack lights up, and its tree flap lifts to reveal hidden details.
Jack Skellington Mug Gets October 20 Mobile-Order Early Release at Disneyland Hotel
The new mug gets an October 20 mobile-order early release at Trader Sam’s in the Disneyland Hotel.
Each $9.99 Haunted Mansion Mystery Box Contains One of Six Characters
Each $9.99 Haunted Mansion blind box contains one of six figures, including the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Constance Hatchaway and the Hatbox Ghost.
Hasbro Reveals X-Men ’97 Bolivar Trask and Bastion Nimrod for Marvel Legends
Trask wears a white lab coat beside Bastion Nimrod’s silver-and-black armor.
Disney Store Adds $24.99 Mickey Noodle Mug With a Matching Lid
The $24.99 stoneware mug pairs vintage Mickey art with a removable red lid.
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