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Sorcerer’s Hat at Hollywood Studios
If you’re obsessed with Hollywood Studios like us, especially the original version, which focused on being an animation studio, we have big, big news for you.
The second you see those sparkly ears in the parks, you know someone woke up early to snag them.
Minnie Ears
There used to be a time when grabbing a cute pair of Minnie ears felt like a fun part of the Disney experience. But lately? The competition is intense, the drops are limited, and the “just for fun” part is kind of… gone. Today we’re talking about the Minnie Ear trend Disney Adults took to the next level — and not necessarily in a good way.
If you’re visiting Disney World for several days or stopping by multiple times a year, it might be worth the cost to get an Annual Pass!
Annual Pass
They’re a pretty hefty investment, but if you do the math and you’re spending more on park tickets annually than you would spend on one of these bad boys, then they can help make your trips more budget-friendly in the long run. And for those who’ve been procrastinating their Annual Pass purchase, we’ve got a great reason for you to buy one RIGHT NOW.
Eek! We’ve been waiting over a year to say this: Test Track is officially open in EPCOT!
Test Track
It closed in June 2024 to undergo a reimagining and become Test Track 3.0, and it’s now officially open for everyone to enjoy.
We’ve waited for this day for over a YEAR, and now, after what feels like forever, it’s FINALLY time for the public to ride this iconic EPCOT attraction again!
Test Track!
Test Track closed in June of 2024 to transform the 2.0 version into 3.0. Today, July 22nd, Test Track 3.0 has officially reopened to the public! We got the chance to ride the attraction a few weeks ago, and we’re thrilled that all guests now get to experience this new reimagined version. We have to admit, though, seeing THESE crowds today was NOT what we expected!
Well, just about everything seems to be changing in Disney World right now, and it’s enough to make your head spin. Magic Kingdom is getting a new expansion AND a new land. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a new land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting…yep, you guessed it…a new land.
Queue entrance to Test Track
There’s a huge change happening right now over in EPCOT, too. Test Track has been closed for over a year to be reimagined. Well, that reimagining is officially done, and Test Track is open to the public again. However, because of new demand for Test Track, Lightning Lane Multi Pass has also changed in EPCOT. Let’s break it down.
We never want to hear bad news about cruise lines or cruise ships, but this certainly has been the year for some not-so-great news on board.
©Royal Caribbean
At the end of June, a child fell overboard on the Disney Dream but was fortunately saved with no major injuries. What we’ve seen time and time again this year on other cruise lines, though, is outbreaks of sickness, and now, there’s ANOTHER one that’s just been reported.
Disneyland is having tons of fun right now!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
The 70th anniversary celebration is going on right now, and new characters are heading to the park soon in celebration of the new Fantastic 4: First Steps film! To really feel like you’re living your fantastic fantasy, they’re also bringing in tons of new snacks for us to dive into.
D23 Destination is just over a month away, and we’re already looking forward to what Disney will announce!
©Disney
Beyond the thrilling announcements we’re expecting, though, this is also a great event to check out some exclusive merchandise, as well as get a sneak peek at some merchandise that hasn’t hit shelves yet. If you want to know what the BEST way to shop at the event is, the D23 Shopping Spree is the way to go!
We’re going to be your host, your ghost host, and we’re here to show you the best Haunted Mansion merchandise you want to buy now.
Haunted Mansion in Disneyland
We know, we know. It’s only July! Trust us, Halloween season starts early at Disney, so you’ll want to get ready now. This new Haunted Mansion collection has been selling out FAST, too, so if you have your eye on something, you’ll want to get your spooky on.
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