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- [The Muppets and Sesame Street Join Madonna, Shakira, BTS for World Cup Final Halftime Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/19/muppets-sesame-street-world-cup-final-halftime-show/): Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are getting the biggest stage of their careers today. FIFA and Global Citizen have confirmed that the Muppets, along with characters from Sesame Street, will appear during the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, joining a headliner lineup that includes Coldplay, Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber. Updated 4:00
- [Snowbound for the Holidays Review: Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner Premiere Tonight on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/snowbound-for-the-holidays-review-vanessa-lengies-marcus-rosner/): Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner Found "Magic" Filming 'Snowbound for the Holidays' Premiering Tonight on Hallmark Channel. Christmas in July rolls on as the premiere of Snowbound for the Holidays premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel at 8/7c and will be available to stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. Snowbound for the Holidays stars Vanessa Lengies and Marcus
- [Spider-Man: Brand New Day Popcorn Buckets: Every Theater Chain Confirmed (2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise/): Every Spider-Man: Brand New Day popcorn bucket and collectible confirmed at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark, with pricing, availability, and a chain by chain breakdown.
- [Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals Hovering Star Wars Droid Cart for Galaxy's Edge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/26/star-wars-galaxys-edge-bdx-droids-hovering-food-cart-bloomberg/): Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has spent the past few years slowly making good on a promise Disney made back in 2019, and a new Bloomberg report published June 26, 2026 shows that promise is about to expand in a direction nobody quite expected. The BDX droids, those small, bipedal, impossibly expressive little robots have already proven
- [The Bullseye Popcorn Bucket Is the Best Toy Story 5 Collectible Coming to the US](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/bullseye-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-walt-disney-world/): The Bullseye popcorn bucket is arriving at Disneyland Resort on June 18, one day before Toy Story 5 opens in theaters, with Walt Disney World availability to follow. It is a full-figure, three-dimensional collectible bucket shaped like Woody's horse, and it comes with a Toy Story-themed crossbody strap. Disney Parks has now revealed two major
- ["Sofia the First: Royal Magic" First Look Teaser Released; Disney Reveals May Premiere Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-first-look-teaser-released-disney-reveals-may-premiere-date/): Disney is officially returning to Enchancia. A first-look teaser for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" just dropped, giving fans a glimpse of the new series set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr. The new show follows Princess Sofia as she heads to The Charmswell School for Royal Magic to master her powers
- [Your Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/your-guide-to-the-2026-epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/): Your Guide to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns March 4 - June 1 2026
- [Godzilla Minus Zero Popcorn Buckets Are a Massive 19.5 Inches Tall and Cost $90](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/godzilla-minus-zero-popcorn-buckets-are-a-massive-19-5-inches-tall-and-cost-90/): The Godzilla Minus Zero Popcorn Bucket is now on pre-order at Alamo Drafthouse for $90, and Cinemark has revealed a 19.5-inch 3D Godzilla Popcorn Bucket, a Heat Ray Drink Bottle, and a Popcorn Tin for the film’s November 6, 2026 release. Tickets went on sale today, October 6. Here is every theater collectible announced so
- [Clayface Popcorn Buckets Are Shipping Two Weeks Before DC’s Horror Movie Hits Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/07/clayface-popcorn-buckets/): Clayface popcorn buckets are here ahead of the film’s October 23, 2026 release. Swan Drive-In has three Clayface collectibles, led by a Figural Hand Popcorn Bucket at $37.95, and Cinemark has added the hand bucket to its online shop. Tickets go on sale today, October 7, at noon. Clayface lands in a busy month for
- [Deadpool and Wolverine Gold and Silver Collectibles Released by the Royal Canadian Mint](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/deadpool-and-wolverine-gold-and-silver-collectibles-released-by-the-royal-canadian-mint/): The Royal Canadian Mint has released Deadpool and Wolverine gold and silver collectibles celebrating the Canadian roots of Marvel’s two best-known Canadian heroes. The three pieces went on sale October 6, 2026. A 1/4 ounce gold round is limited to 1,500, and two 1 ounce silver rounds are limited to 10,000 each. The Mint’s reasoning
- [Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary: Disney Turns NYC Coffee Shop Into the Hundred Acre Wood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/winnie-the-pooh-100th-anniversary-disney-turns-nyc-coffee-shop-into-the-hundred-acre-wood/): Disney Publishing is celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh by turning a New York City coffee shop into the Hundred Acre Wood. The takeover runs October 9 through 11, 2026 at Daily Provisions Manhattan West, just steps from the Javits Center and New York Comic Con. Disney says the shop will get Hundred Acre
- [EPCOT Christmas 2026: Cosmic Rewind Gets Three Holiday Songs as Festival of the Holidays Returns](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/epcot-christmas-2026-cosmic-rewind-gets-three-holiday-songs-as-festival-of-the-holidays-returns/): EPCOT’s Christmas 2026 plans are out, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is getting a new holiday track list. From November 25, 2026 through January 6, 2027, the coaster will play three holiday songs. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth runs November 27 through December 30, 2026. The three songs
- [Hollywood Studios Christmas 2026: Muppets Coaster Holiday Overlay and New Lilypad Songs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/hollywood-studios-christmas-2026-muppets-coaster-holiday-overlay-and-new-lilypad-songs/): Disney’s Hollywood Studios has announced its Christmas 2026 lineup, and two rides are getting holiday versions for the first time. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay and a new holiday playlist at Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams both run November 4, 2026 through January 6, 2027. Both attractions are new this
- [Godzilla Minus Zero Popcorn Bucket: First Look at What May Be the World's Largest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/godzilla-minus-zero-popcorn-bucket-worlds-largest/): SATO Company showed a Godzilla Minus Zero popcorn bucket today at the close of EXPOCINE in São Paulo, Brazil, and it may end up as the world's largest popcorn bucket. We don't have dimensions yet. What we do know is that it's made by Golden Link, the same manufacturer behind the record-holding Galactus head. The
- [Monstropolis Food Revealed: Eyeball Ramen at Harryhausen’s and Frozen Blort at Archie’s](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/monstropolis-food-revealed-eyeball-ramen-at-harryhausens-and-frozen-blort-at-archies/): Disney has shared the first look at the food coming to Monstropolis when the Monsters, Inc. land opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2027. Harryhausen’s will serve ramen with fishcake sliced to look like eyeballs and green eggs. Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza will pour a frozen purple version of Blort, the soda from the films.
- [Welcome to Monstropolis Concept Art Updated With New Glob Theater Lobby at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/welcome-to-monstropolis-concept-art-updated-with-new-glob-theater-lobby-at-hollywood-studios/): Walt Disney World has shared updated concept art for Welcome to Monstropolis, the new show coming to the Glob Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2027. The lobby artwork now shows different chandeliers and posters than the version Disney put on display less than two weeks ago, and our latest construction photos show the same
- [Walt Disney World Annual Pass Prices Increase: Incredi-Pass Now $1749 Up $120](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/06/walt-disney-world-annual-pass-prices-increase-incredi-pass-now-1749-up-120/): Walt Disney World has raised Annual Pass prices. As of today, October 6, 2026, the Disney Incredi-Pass costs $1,749, which is $120 more than last year. All four passes went up, with increases that range from $10 to $120. Here is every pass compared to the prices set in last year’s increase on October 8,
- [Bluey Christmas Balloon to Debut at 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/bluey-christmas-balloon-to-debut-at-100th-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/): A brand-new Bluey Christmas balloon will debut at the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 26, 2026. BBC Studios and Macy’s announced the balloon today, October 5. It shows Bluey wearing her Christmas crown from the fan-favorite episode “Christmas Swim.” The design comes from the barbecue scene in “Christmas Swim,” where the Heelers
- [Scream 30th Anniversary Ghostface Popcorn Buckets are Coming October 9](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/scream-30th-anniversary-ghostface-popcorn-buckets-are-coming-october-9/): Swan Drive-In has revealed a four-piece Scream 30th Anniversary collection, led by a Ghostface Opening Door Popcorn Bucket and a 20-inch Walking Ghostface Popcorn Bucket. Ordering opens October 9 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern, three weeks before the original Scream returns to theaters on October 30. The door bucket is the one to watch. It appears
- [D23 Spotlight Series Recap: 13 Disney World Ambassadors, Joe Rohde, and Carousel of Progress News](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/d23-spotlight-series-recap-13-disney-world-ambassadors-joe-rohde-and-carousel-of-progress-news/): D23 marked Walt Disney World’s 55th anniversary Sunday, October 4, with D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The night had three parts: a reunion of 13 past Walt Disney World Ambassadors, a conversation with Disney Legend Joe Rohde, and a Carousel of Progress panel that delivered the real news.
- [Debi Derryberry Returns to Carousel of Progress as Grandmother at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-voice-cast-debi-derryberry-grandmother/): A familiar voice is coming back to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Debi Derryberry, who voiced daughter Patricia in the version that played at Magic Kingdom from 1994 until this summer, will return as Grandmother when the show reopens at Walt Disney World in late spring 2027. The casting was announced Sunday, October 4, during
- [Carousel of Progress: Disney Saved Every Piece of the Old Show, and the Pumpkin Will Return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-disney-saved-every-piece-of-the-old-show-and-the-pumpkin-will-return/): Every piece of the old Carousel of Progress has been saved. Walt Disney Imagineering shared the news Sunday, October 4, at D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The team also made a promise about one of the show’s strangest props: the pumpkin will return. The update came from the
- [Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Scene: First Look at the New Talking Toucan Audio-Animatronic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/carousel-of-progress-walt-disney-scene-first-look-at-the-new-talking-toucan-audio-animatronic/): The new Walt Disney scene in Carousel of Progress is getting a second Audio-Animatronic: a talking toucan that will interact with Walt. Walt Disney Imagineering showed the bird Sunday, October 4, at D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Fantasy Land News has the first photos. Disney has said
- [Resident Evil Medical Cooler Popcorn Bucket Back on Sale at Swan Drive-In After Theater Sellout](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/05/resident-evil-medical-cooler-popcorn-bucket-back-on-sale/): The Resident Evil Medical Cooler Popcorn Bucket is back on sale. Swan Drive-In in Blue Ridge, Georgia, has opened pre-orders for the sold-out collectible from Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, which opened in theaters on September 18. It costs $24.95, and a 48-hour coupon runs through October 6. This is the same green organ transport cooler
- [Cosmic Rewind Preshow Changed at EPCOT: Disney Cuts Pause Where Guests Shouted “Alcoholics”](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/cosmic-rewind-preshow-change-epcot/): Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has a slightly different preshow at EPCOT. A video recorded by @MadisonBolger and posted to X shows Disney has trimmed the opening scene with Terry Crews, so there is no longer a pause after his character asks what the people of EPCOT call themselves. The gap guests used to
- [A Knight To Remember is Hallmark Channel's  Magical Fall Romance](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/a-knight-to-remember-is-hallmark-channels-magical-fall-romance/): What happens when a kiss changes a statue back into a Mediaeval knight in the 21st century? The answer is a sweet Fall Into Love romance starring Julie Gonzalo and James Trevena. A Knight to Remember premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. A Knight to Remember is based on the
- [Everything to Know About Lacey Chabert's Disney World Christmas Movie Before It Airs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-movie-premiere-cast-pop-up/): Disney Parks Blog shared a full update today on Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, the Hallmark Channel movie filmed at Walt Disney World. The movie premieres Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8/7c, the Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs opens October 7, and the Holiday Ever After collection is already on
- [Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Opening Date Confirmed for Disney Springs: October 7, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/hallmark-holiday-pop-up-opening-date-confirmed-for-disney-springs-october-7-2026/): The Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs opens Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Disney confirmed the date today on the Disney Parks Blog, one day earlier than the October 8 date we had been hearing. The shop is in Town Center, in the former Francesca's storefront near Frontera Cocina, where we got our first look at
- [Hallmark Disney Springs Pop-Up Opens in October With 40 Holiday Ever After Items](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-opens-in-october-with-40-holiday-ever-after-items/): The Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs is expected to open October 7, 2026, and with the storefront signs now up, we pulled together every piece of the Holiday Ever After collection you can expect to find inside, along with the price of each one. Hallmark.com now lists 40 items tied to the Hallmark Channel
- [Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated Making-Of Video Goes Inside the Largest Archives Exhibit at D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/walt-disney-archives-uncrated-making-of-video-goes-inside-the-largest-archives-exhibit-at-d23/): The Walt Disney Company has released a behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated, the D23 2026 exhibit that put more than 200 props, costumes and puppets on display in Anaheim. The video was posted October 1 for American Archives Month. In it, Kelsey Williams, Manager of Exhibitions at the Walt Disney Archives, says the
- [Disney Dreamers Academy Expands to 200 Middle School Students Through Boys & Girls Clubs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/03/disney-dreamers-academy-expands-to-200-middle-school-students-through-boys-girls-clubs/): Disney Dreamers Academy is changing from an annual program for 100 high school students into a year-round, multi-year program for 200 middle school students, and the first 50 Dreamers from Central Florida have already been welcomed at a kickoff celebration in Orlando. Walt Disney World announced the change on September 29, and Disney Parks Blog
- [Dune: Part Three Popcorn Bucket Teased by Warner Bros. Ahead of Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/dune-part-three-popcorn-bucket-teased/): Warner Bros. teases the Dune: Part Three popcorn bucket through Dune Insider. Here's what we know about the design so far and how it follows Dune 2
- [National Pizza and Pasta Month at EPCOT: Where to Eat in the Italy Pavilion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/national-pizza-and-pasta-month-at-epcot-where-to-eat-in-the-italy-pavilion/): October is National Pizza and Pasta Month, and two restaurants in EPCOT's Italy Pavilion make it easy to celebrate without a flight to Naples: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria for pizza and Tutto Italia Ristorante for handmade pasta. We eat at both often, and one of them is our favorite restaurant at Walt Disney World.
- [Linkin Park: Unshatter Popcorn Bucket and Cup Now at Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/linkin-park-unshatter-popcorn-bucket-and-cup-now-at-regal/): Regal has a Linkin Park: Unshatter popcorn bucket and collectible cup at its concession stands now, sold as a Collectible Combo for the band's new documentary that opened in theaters September 30. We haven't seen an official price yet. We think the bucket runs around $20 and the cup around $12, and we'll update this
- [Disney Lakeshore Lodge: Every Update on Walt Disney World's Newest Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/disney-lakeshore-lodge-walt-disney-world-2027/): Every confirmed update on Disney Lakeshore Lodge, the new Bay Lake resort opening summer 2027, including room counts, design details, and The Wetlands recreation area.
- [Disney Springs Bootlegger's Dinner Returns to Enzo's Hideaway With Rum Pairing Menu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/disney-springs-bootleggers-dinner-returns-to-enzos-hideaway-with-rum-pairing-menu/): The Bootlegger's Dinner returns to Enzo's Hideaway at Disney Springs on Thursday, November 12, 2026, this time built around Flor de Caña rum. The three-course dinner pairs each dish with a rum cocktail, costs $108 per person with tax and gratuity included, and has two seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. for guests 21
- [Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary: Joe Schott, Class of 1971 Cast Members Gather at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/02/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-joe-schott-class-of-1971-cast-members-gather-at-magic-kingdom/): Walt Disney World turned 55 on October 1, 2026, and we were at Magic Kingdom as resort president Joe Schott gave brief remarks from the Cinderella Castle stage, posed for a photo with the cast members who opened the resort in 1971, and then stayed to take pictures with guests. Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, Disney
- [Disney Frozen Fan Fest Returns With New Toys and an Anna Short Ahead of Frozen 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/01/disney-frozen-fan-fest-returns-with-new-toys-and-an-anna-short-ahead-of-frozen-3/): Disney's Frozen Fan Fest is back starting today, October 1, with new Frozen toys, dolls and dress-up from Disney Consumer Products, a new storybook-style animated short starring Anna, and extras at World of Frozen in Hong Kong and Paris. It is Disney's way of keeping Arendelle front and center on the road to Frozen 3,
- [VisionQuest Trailer: Vision and Ultron Return to Disney+ October 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/01/visionquest-trailer-disney-plus-october-14/): Marvel Television has released a new trailer for VisionQuest, the eight-episode Disney+ series that wraps up the trilogy that began with WandaVision in 2021 and continued with Agatha All Along in 2024. Paul Bettany returns as Vision and James Spader returns as Ultron when VisionQuest premieres October 14, exclusively on Disney+. The series picks up
- [Universal CityWalk Adds Wicked Fan Event and The Traitors: New Blood Themed Bar](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/01/universal-citywalk-adds-wicked-fan-event-and-the-traitors-new-blood-themed-bar/): Universal Orlando Resort is bringing two fan experiences to Universal CityWalk this fall. Oztacular Spectacular, a one-day Wicked fan event, takes over CityWalk on Saturday, October 24 from noon to 7 p.m., and a bar overlay themed to NBC's The Traitors: New Blood is open now inside Universal's Great Movie Escape. Oztacular Spectacular celebrates the
- [Disney Cruise Line Shares First Behind-the-Scenes Look at Its Dry Dock Process](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/01/disney-cruise-line-shares-first-behind-the-scenes-look-at-its-dry-dock-process/): Disney Cruise Line is giving fans its first behind-the-scenes look at how it handles dry dock, and the numbers from the Disney Wonder alone are huge. Nearly 1,000 crew and cast members finished more than 100 projects in just 14 days, laid over 12 miles of new carpet and added a new sustainable hull coating,
- [Hallmark October 2026 Movies: Fall Into Love Wraps and Countdown to Christmas Begins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/01/hallmark-october-2026-movies-fall-into-love-wraps-and-countdown-to-christmas-begins/): October is usually the month for all things fall and Halloween, but if you are a Hallmark Channel fan, you get to split it between Fall Into Love and Countdown to Christmas. Fall Into Love wraps up with two final premieres on October 3 and October 10, then Countdown to Christmas kicks off October 16
- [Walt Disney World Turns 55 With More Development Underway Than Ever Before](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/10/01/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-new-experiences/): Walt Disney World turns 55 today, October 1, 2026, and Disney is marking the anniversary with a look at just how much the resort has changed. More than 70 experiences have opened or been refreshed across Walt Disney World since 2021, which Disney describes as nearly a theme park's worth of additions in five years,
- [Vera Bradley X Hallmark Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Collection Arrives October 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/vera-bradley-holiday-ever-after-collection-october-1/): The Vera Bradley Holiday Ever After collection goes on sale October 1, 2026, Vera Bradley confirmed today. The Hallmark and Disney collaboration includes six quilted cotton bags and accessories priced from $25 to $165, in two patterns called Holiday Ever After Floral and Holiday Ever After Candy. The pieces tie into Hallmark Channel's Disney World
- [Rocky Popcorn Buckets: Staircase, Tin, and I Play Rocky Glove at Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/rocky-popcorn-buckets-staircase-tin-and-i-play-rocky-glove-at-swan-drive-in/): Swan Drive-In will start selling the Rocky 50th Anniversary Staircase Popcorn Bucket online at 10 p.m. ET tonight for $39.95, along with the Rocky 50th Anniversary Round Popcorn Tin for $17.95. Swan is also carrying two collectibles for I Play Rocky, Peter Farrelly's new film about how Sylvester Stallone got Rocky made: a boxing glove
- [Whalefall Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale for October 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-popcorn-bucket/): Regal is giving every guest at its Whalefall 4DX Early Access Screenings on October 14 a complimentary Whalebucket and popcorn, and the sperm whale popcorn bucket is now confirmed for Cinemark too. AMC teased the bucket on TikTok today, Swan Drive-In will start selling it online at 10 p.m. ET tonight, and the $49.99 Fandango
- [Whalefall Whale Takes Over 20th Century Studios X Account to Plead Its Innocence](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/30/whalefall-whale-takes-over-20th-century-studios-x-account/): The whale from Whalefall has taken over 20th Century Studios' X account twice this month, on September 9 and September 23, posting in character to insist it did nothing wrong ahead of the survival thriller's October 16 release. Across more than two dozen posts, the sperm whale argued its side of the story, and as
- [Hallmark Officially Announces Holiday Ever After Disney Collection for Kohl's Walmart and Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-disney-collection-where-to-buy/): Where to Buy the Hallmark Holiday Ever After Disney Collection This October? Hallmark has officially announced its Disney holiday collection inspired by Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and the biggest news is where you can buy it. Starting in early October, the collection will be sold on Hallmark.com, at Disney Parks,
- [Walt Disney World State of Our World Event Puts Joe Schott in Front of Central Florida Leaders](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/walt-disney-world-state-of-our-world-event-puts-joe-schott-in-front-of-central-florida-leaders/): Walt Disney World brought elected officials, community leaders and nonprofit partners to World ShowPlace pavilion at EPCOT in late September for State of Our World, a morning community forum hosted by Walt Disney World Public Affairs. It was one of Joe Schott's first chances to speak to Central Florida's leaders as resort president, less than
- [Hallmark's Holiday Ever After New Images: Lacey Chabert and Cast Celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/holiday-ever-after-new-images-lacey-chabert-walt-disney-world/): Hallmark Channel has released new images from Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, the Hallmark and Disney Christmas movie premiering Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT as part of Countdown to Christmas 2026. The photos show Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee and Taegen Burns
- [Sense and Sensibility Popcorn Bucket Revealed as Tickets Go on Sale for October 16 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/sense-and-sensibility-popcorn-bucket-revealed-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-october-16-release/): A Sense and Sensibility Book Stack Popcorn Tin is coming to Regal theaters for Focus Features' new adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, in theaters October 16, 2026. At Regal, the tin comes with a large popcorn at select theaters while supplies last, and Fandango is also selling it online in the I Require So
- [Disney World Annual Pass Renewals Now Come With a Dapper Mickey Magnet by Mail](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/29/walt-disney-world-annual-pass-renewal-magnet-main-street-mickey/): Walt Disney World has a new Annual Passholder magnet, and this one comes straight to your mailbox. Starting with Annual Pass anniversaries in September 2026, Passholders who renew their pass will receive a special edition Mickey Mouse magnet in the mail as a thank-you from Disney. Disney calls it Mickey's "dapper new 'fit," and the
- [Disney PhotoPass Tests Haunted Mansion Bust Magic Shot That Appears to Use AI](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/disney-photopass-haunted-mansion-bust-magic-shot-ai-test/): Disney PhotoPass is testing a new Haunted Mansion Magic Shot at Magic Kingdom that turns guests into stone busts in front of the Mansion, and the images appear to be made with generative AI. Guests began sharing their results over the weekend, and Haunted Mansion fans are split between people asking how to get one
- [Every Disneyland Popcorn Bucket and Sipper Available Right Now in September 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/every-disneyland-popcorn-bucket-and-sipper-available-right-now-in-september-2026/): Disney Eats published its own running guide to Disneyland Resort novelties on Sept. 28, 2026, and it lists 38 popcorn buckets, sippers, mugs, glow cubes, straw clips, and toppers across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and the resort hotels. Everything below matches that list. Disney's guide does not include prices, so the prices here are
- [Rocky Returns to Theaters in 4K November 7-11 With Exclusive Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/rocky-returns-to-theaters-in-4k-november-7-11-with-exclusive-popcorn-buckets/): A Rocky Steps popcorn bucket is coming to movie theaters for Rocky 50th Anniversary, the 4K re-release of the 1976 Best Picture winner playing November 7 through 11, 2026. Fathom Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios and Park Circus announced three theatrical exclusives for select participating theaters nationwide: the Rocky 50th Anniversary Staircase Popcorn Bucket, a 130
- [Disney Believe Reveal Livestream Set for October 7 With Homeport, Itineraries and Venues](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/disney-believe-reveal-livestream-set-for-october-7-with-homeport-itineraries-and-venues/): Disney Cruise Line will reveal the full details of Disney Believe, its newest ship, in a livestream on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Disney says the stream will share the ship's homeport, itineraries, new venues and entertainment, and fans can watch live on the Disney Parks YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok channels.
- [Bakso the Tiger Leaving Disney's Animal Kingdom This Fall After Second Birthday](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/bakso-the-tiger-leaving-disneys-animal-kingdom-this-fall-after-second-birthday/): Bakso, the Sumatran tiger who drew hour-long lines when he debuted as a cub at Disney's Animal Kingdom, is leaving Walt Disney World this fall. Disney announced the news as Bakso turned 2, sharing that he will move to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited facility as part of the Species Survival Plan, where he
- [Walt Disney Presents Adds Carousel of Progress Costumes and Scale Models at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/walt-disney-presents-adds-carousel-of-progress-costumes-and-scale-models-at-hollywood-studios/): Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios now has a Carousel of Progress display with the first up-close look at costumes and sets for the reimagined Magic Kingdom attraction. Walt Disney Imagineering added Father's new costume for Act I, set in 1969, Mother's costume for the distant-future Act IV, two 1:12 scale models of the
- [Avengers: Endgame Is $39 Million From Passing Avatar After Encore Opens No. 1 With $86 Million](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/28/avengers-endgame-is-39-million-from-passing-avatar-after-encore-opens-no-1-with-86-million/): Avengers: Endgame is just $39 million away from becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time again, and it could get there as soon as this coming weekend. Avengers: Endgame Encore opened at No. 1 with an estimated $86 million worldwide, including $26 million in the U.S. and Canada and $60 million internationally, according to Disney.
- [Pumpkin Regatta Romance is a Perfect Fall RomCom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/27/pumpkin-regatta-romance-is-a-perfect-fall-romcom/): Fall Into Love continues on with Pumpkin Regatta Romance, starring Corey Sevier and Mishael Morgan. Pumpkin Regatta Romance premiered on Hallmark Channel last night and is available to stream today on Hallmark+. Row, row, row your gourd doesn't have the same ring to it as the original, but this movie merrily rolls on! This one
- [Walt Disney Presents Adds New Monstropolis Maquettes and Glob Theater Art at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/26/walt-disney-presents-adds-new-monstropolis-maquettes-and-glob-theater-art-at-hollywood-studios/): Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios now has a bigger Monstropolis preview, with new Walt Disney Imagineering signs, three "monsterfied" animal maquettes, a yellow laugh canister prop and a closer look at the Glob Theater, including the first concept art of its lobby. Monstropolis, the Monsters, Inc. land taking over the former Muppets Courtyard,
- [Hurly-Burly Opens October 1 as Disney's BoardWalk Comeback Keeps Rolling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/26/hurly-burly-preview-disneys-boardwalk/): Hurly-Burly, the new restaurant, bar, and live entertainment venue at Disney's BoardWalk, opens October 1, 2026, on Walt Disney World's 55th anniversary, in the former Jellyrolls space along Crescent Lake near EPCOT. It serves shareable boardwalk and Italian-American small plates all day, welcomes families with host-led trivia and games until 9 PM, and then becomes
- [Blumhouse Popcorn Bucket Van Coming to Regal for 31 Screams on Screen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/blumhouse-popcorn-bucket-van-regal/): The Blumhouse Popcorn Bucket Van is coming to Regal for the chain's 31 Screams on Screen horror series, and it lights up and makes fog. The 75 oz van-shaped bucket is listed at $52.99 on the Regal Store as Coming Soon, and it's expected at participating Regal theaters starting October 1. It comes with a
- [Taylor Swift's Music Just Landed on a Disney World Ride: "I Knew It I Knew You" Now Plays on Alien Swirling Saucers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/taylor-swifts-music-just-landed-on-a-disney-world-ride-i-knew-it-i-knew-you-now-plays-on-alien-swirling-saucers/): Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5 is now part of the soundtrack at Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad's Jams in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. An instrumental version of the song joined the ride's lineup when the Lilypad's Jams update debuted today, Friday, September 25. The song was
- [Lilypad's Jams Opens at Alien Swirling Saucers With a Japanese Typo on Her Screen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/lilypads-jams-opens-at-alien-swirling-saucers-with-a-japanese-typo-on-her-screen/): Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad's Jams officially debuted today, Friday, September 25, at Disney's Hollywood Studios, bringing the frog-shaped smart tablet from Toy Story 5 to Toy Story Land as the ride's new DJ. The standby wait on opening morning was five minutes. Disney announced a frog DJ. The frog showed up. Toy Story Land shrugged.
- [First Look: Hallmark's Disney Springs Pop-Up Store Gets Its Signs Opening October 8th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/hallmark-holiday-pop-up-disney-springs-storefront-signs/): The signs are officially up at the Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up at Disney Springs, and after months of announcements and renderings, the store looks just about ready for guests. We got our first look at the finished storefront in Town Center today, only days before it opens in early October, word is it officially opens October
- [Disney Aspire Helps Walt Disney World Cast Member Brothers Pursue Engineering and Hospitality Degrees](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/25/disney-aspire-helps-walt-disney-world-cast-member-brothers-pursue-engineering-and-hospitality-degrees/): Three brothers who spent their childhood making repeat trips to Walt Disney World from Georgia now all work at the resort, and Disney shared their story on September 24, 2026. Caden, John and Carson Warner went to the same Disney hiring fair in summer 2023. Today one works at a Disney resort hotel, one is
- [Old Navy Disney Christmas Pajamas 2026: Star Wars, Muppets and Stitch Prints Are Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/old-navy-disney-christmas-pajamas-2026-star-wars-muppets-and-stitch-prints-are-here/): The Old Navy x Disney holiday collection is here, and this year's matching pajamas bring five Disney prints: Wreath Plaid, Ornament Stripe, Star Wars Cookie, the Muppets, and Stitch. There are sizes for babies, toddlers, kids, women and men, plus a few pieces for pets, and it's all available now at Old Navy online. This
- [Good Witch Star Catherine Bell Guest Stars in Hallmark's Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/good-witch-star-catherine-bell-guest-stars-in-hallmarks-mistletoe-murders-season-3-premiere/): "Good Witch" star Catherine Bell is heading back to Hallmark Channel as a guest star in "Mistletoe Murders" Season 3. She appears in the first two episodes when the series returns Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m. ET, and her character may not be as sweet as the one fans know her for. Bell plays
- [Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut Comes to 1000 Cinemas for Doctor Who Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/doctor-who-the-satan-pit-extended-cut-comes-to-1000-cinemas-for-doctor-who-day/): The Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler are heading back to the big screen. BBC Studios, CinemaLive and Fathom Entertainment will release Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut in more than 1,000 cinemas across the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for one night only on Monday, November 23, 2026, which is Doctor
- [Disney Immersive Cinema by ILM Brings Star Wars and Avengers to Meta VR Glasses](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/disney-immersive-cinema-by-ilm-brings-star-wars-and-avengers-to-meta-vr-glasses/): Industrial Light & Magic used Meta Connect 2026 on September 23 to reveal Disney Immersive Cinema by ILM, a new way to watch Star Wars: A New Hope and Avengers: Infinity War where parts of the movie spill out of the frame and into the room around you. ILM also announced National Geographic: Beyond, a
- [Disney's Created in LA Gave Creators the Red Carpet. Our Invite Must Have Gotten Lost](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/disneys-created-in-la-gave-creators-the-red-carpet-our-invite-must-have-gotten-lost/): Disney rolled out the red carpet at the El Capitan Theatre last week, and for once it wasn't for a movie star. Created in LA, a two-day event Disney hosted with creator Jon Youshaei on September 17 and 18, brought more than 350 creators to Hollywood and the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank to
- [New Found Glory Will Play EPCOT Eat to the Beat Shows in Honor of Chad Gilbert](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/24/new-found-glory-will-play-epcot-eat-to-the-beat-shows-in-honor-of-chad-gilbert/): New Found Glory will take the stage at EPCOT on Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, for six Eat to the Beat Concert Series performances dedicated to founding guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died on September 20 at age 45. The band canceled its October 1 appearance at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento to give themselves
- [Disney Store and Parks Merchandise Stay With Experiences as DCP Licensing Moves to Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/23/disney-store-and-parks-merchandise-stay-with-experiences-as-dcp-licensing-moves-to-studios/): Disney has laid out exactly how its Consumer Products business will be divided. Starting October 4, 2026, DCP's global licensing and publishing businesses move under Disney Entertainment's Studios group, led by newly named president Cathleen Taff. Disney Parks merchandise, Disney Store and DisneyStore.com stay with Disney Experiences under Lisa Baldzicki. The official announcement came from
- [Disney Lorcana Reveals Hyperia City, Into the Inkdark Collector Boosters and Cosmic Quest](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/disney-lorcana-hyperia-city-release-date-coco-ink-drops/): Ravensburger has shared the full details on Hyperia City, the next Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game set. It prereleases on October 16, 2026 in game stores and select Disney Parks and stores, then goes everywhere on October 23. The set brings Disney and Pixar's "Coco" into the game for the first time and adds a
- [Darkwing Duck Series Greenlit at Disney+ With Mark Hamill as Darkwing Duck](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/darkwing-duck-series-greenlit-at-disney-with-mark-hamill-as-darkwing-duck/): Disney+ has officially greenlit an all-new "Darkwing Duck" animated series, and Mark Hamill is putting on the purple cape as Drake Mallard. Seth Rogen voices Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan plays Gosalyn Mallard and Lilimar joins as a brand new teen hero named Duckie, Disney announced on September 22, 2026. The new show picks up with
- [Toy Story 5 Great Toy Rescue Launches in Fortnite Ahead of Disney+ Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/toy-story-5-great-toy-rescue-launches-in-fortnite-ahead-of-disney-premiere/): Toy Story 5 has not even hit Disney+ yet, and it is already taking over Fortnite. Toy Story 5: The Great Toy Rescue opened today, September 22, and runs through October 5, sending players on a mission to track down six missing toys the day before the film's streaming premiere. The event centers on an
- [Princess Tiana Voice Anika Noni Rose Publishes A Princess Is a Princess](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/princess-tiana-voice-anika-noni-rose-publishes-a-princess-is-a-princess/): Princess Tiana's real-life voice just added a new title to the shelf. Anika Noni Rose's picture book A Princess Is a Princess hit shelves today from Disney Hyperion, and this one is not a Tiana story. It is a message for any kid who has ever wondered if they fit the mold. Illustrated by Jessica
- [Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Debuts Frozen and Toy Story Storybook Sets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/disney-photopass-studio-disney-springs-new-storybook-experience/): The photo studio tucked into the Marketplace at Disney Springs just got a serious upgrade. Disney PhotoPass Studio has replaced its old green screen setup with a new walk up experience called Step Into a Storybook, and it is open now, no reservation required. Guests enter through what Disney is calling the Collector's workshop, a
- [Fact Check: Disney+ Updates Ad Terms for European Subscribers, Not the US](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/22/fact-check-disney-updates-ad-terms-for-european-subscribers-not-the-us/): Disney+ quietly rewrote a piece of its subscriber terms this month, and by the time it reached American headlines, it had turned into "Disney+ is putting ads on every plan." That is not quite what happened. The actual change went out to subscribers in Europe, it does not add commercial breaks to ad-free viewing, and
- [When Calls the Heart Season 14 Adds Marilu Henner as Birdie Grant](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/when-calls-the-heart-season-14-adds-marilu-henner-as-birdie-grant/): We finally know who raised Nathan Grant, and she sounds like a lot of fun. Marilu Henner has joined the cast of When Calls the Heart Season 14 as Bernice "Birdie" Grant, Kevin McGarry's free-spirited mother, and she is riding into Hope Valley on horseback right in time for a wedding. Hallmark describes Birdie as
- [Disney Cruise Line's Newest Ship Hits a Major Construction Milestone](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/disney-cruise-lines-newest-ship-hits-a-major-construction-milestone/): The first gigablock of the Disney Believe, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, floated out of the Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany today, marking a real construction milestone ahead of the ship's late 2027 debut. Disney builds each ship in large prefabricated sections called gigablocks, some weighing more than 31,000 tons, that get welded together
- [AMC Confirms Full Street Fighter Popcorn Bucket Lineup, Highlighted by Guile and Ryu's Hadouken](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/confirmed-street-fighter-popcorn-bucket-that-looks-like-wwe-star-cody-rhodes-exclusive-to-amc-theatres/): Street Fighter's AMC-exclusive popcorn bucket has been confirmed, and it is exactly what FLN flagged a month ago: a Guile bust shaped like the character's signature flat-top hair, worn on top of the head with popcorn piled in where the hair would be. American Nightmare Cody Rhodes, Legendary, Paramount, and the Street Fighter movie's official
- [Every Street Fighter Popcorn Bucket Announced So Far: AMC, Regal, and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/every-street-fighter-popcorn-bucket-announced-so-far-amc-regal-and-cinemark/): AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and Fandango have all revealed exclusive Street Fighter popcorn buckets and cups ahead of the movie's October 16 release, and the lineup just got a lot bigger. AMC's full slate goes well past the wearable Guile bucket Cody Rhodes revealed, Fandango is selling its own bundle with a movie ticket
- [Drawn to Life 2027 Tickets Now on Sale at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/drawn-to-life-2027-tickets-on-sale-disney-springs/): Tickets are officially on sale for Drawn to Life's 2027 season at Disney Springs, covering every performance through June 30, 2027. The Cirque du Soleil and Disney co-production is entering its fifth season on the West Side of Disney Springs, and the newly released calendar keeps the same five day a week rhythm Disney and
- [Can You Solve Walt Disney Imagineering New S.E.A. Character Mystery?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/21/can-you-solve-walt-disney-imagineering-new-s-e-a-character-mystery/): Somebody stole from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, and Disney is letting all of us play detective to figure out who did it. What started as a D23 2026 panel about a "newly rediscovered" S.E.A. artifact turned into an empty crate, a mysterious note, and weeks of Instagram riddles pointing toward one of Disneyland's
- [First Look at Lori Loughlin's Return to When Calls The Heart and Countdown to Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/20/first-look-at-lori-loughlins-return-to-when-calls-the-heart/): Lori Loughlin is having a very Hallmark week. After many years absent from the network, she is back. Her brand-new Garage Sale Mysteries movie premiered last night, and during that, we got a sneak peek at her return to When Calls the Heart. Last night, Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage, the 17th movie
- [Here's a Look at What We are Most Excited for in Countdown To Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/20/heres-a-look-at-what-we-are-most-excited-for-in-countdown-to-christmas/): Now that we have had a few days to digest and read the entire Countdown to Christmas announcement, we have thoughts. There are a lot of movies on the slate, 34 to be exact. Countdown to Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for many people. This year we are starting earlier than
- [Hurly-Burly's Official Website Goes Live Ahead of Disney's BoardWalk Opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/20/hurly-burly-website-live-disney-boardwalk/): Hurly-Burly now has its own official page on the Walt Disney World website, confirming details ahead of its October 1 opening at Disney's BoardWalk, and FLN will be on hand for a preview this Friday, September 25, to check out the new menu along with both the daytime and nighttime entertainment offerings. The new listing
- [The Walt Disney Company Announces New CTO and Streaming Leadership Shakeup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/20/disney-cto-karandeep-anand-entertainment-leadership-shakeup/): The Walt Disney Company made two significant leadership announcements within 24 hours of each other this week, naming Karandeep Anand to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer and promoting Adam Smith to Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment, a pair of moves that point to CEO Josh D'Amaro doubling down on technology as a growth
- [Welcome Back, Jennifer Shannon! Lori Loughlin is Back in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/19/welcome-back-jennifer-shannon-lori-loughlin-is-back-in-garage-sale-mysteries-murder-takes-the-stage/): Fall into Love is rolling on with a brand new Hallmark Mystery movie. Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. Jennifer Shannon is back and solving another murder. Lori Loughlin returns to Hallmark Channel for the 17th Garage Sale Mystery movie.
- [Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/sarah-drew-peter-mooney-announced-mistletoe-murders-season-3-on-hallmark/): Sarah Drew & Peter Mooney Announced Mistletoe Murders Season 3 on Hallmark. With her new Loveuary movie, 'The Stars Between Us' premiering tomorrow, Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney met up in an Instagram reel to announce that there will be a new season of the Hallmark Channel hit mystery series, 'Mistletoe Murders.'A Classic Hallmark Channel
- [Mistletoe Murders Season 3 Premieres Thursday, November 5 on Hallmark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/19/mistletoe-murders-season-3-premieres-thursday-november-5-on-hallmark/): Hallmark has locked in a premiere date for Mistletoe Murders Season 3. The mystery series returns Thursday, November 5, ahead of that weekend's slate of new Countdown to Christmas movies, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Hallmark+. Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney are both back as Emily Lane and Detective Sam
- [Swan Drive-In Debuts Jack Skellington LED Popcorn Bucket for The Nightmare Before Christmas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/18/nightmare-before-christmas-jack-skellington-led-popcorn-bucket-swan-drive-in/): A new light-up Jack Skellington popcorn bucket for Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas just went up for sale at Swan Drive-In Theatre in Blue Ridge, Georgia, priced at $35.95 ahead of Disney's annual theatrical return of the film this fall. VIP ordering opened first, and general public ordering opens today at 3 pm EST.
- [Tom Cruise Shows Off Digger's Boot Popcorn Bucket on The Tonight Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/19/digger-popcorn-bucket-tom-cruise-tonight-show/): Movie theater popcorn buckets have had morning shows talking about them before, but nothing quite like this. During his September 17 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Tom Cruise, IMAX, and Fallon gave every single person in the studio audience their own Digger boot-shaped popcorn bucket, filled with popcorn, in what may be
- [Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2026 Starts October 16 With Full 34-Movie Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-countdown-to-christmas-2026-starts-october-16-with-full-34-movie-schedule/): Hallmark Channel's 17th annual Countdown to Christmas begins Friday, October 16, 2026, with 34 original movies, 10 more than last year, plus a new season of Mistletoe Murders and a three-city Jingle Stop Tour tied to the season's three biggest collaboration films. Michelle Vicary, head of programming at Hallmark Media, tied this year's expanded slate
- [Hallmark's Jingle Stop Tour Orlando Stop Likely Landing at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/hallmarks-jingle-stop-tour-orlando-stop-likely-landing-at-disney-springs/): Hallmark confirmed a three-city Jingle Stop Tour this year, hitting Chicago, Orlando, and Asheville, North Carolina, but only named the cities, not the specific venues. Follow the pattern of the other two stops, though, and the Orlando location isn't much of a mystery at all. All signs point to Disney Springs. We covered the full Countdown
- [Disney World's Art of Animation Gets Its First Major Room Refresh Since Opening in 2012](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/disney-worlds-art-of-animation-gets-its-first-major-room-refresh-since-opening-in-2012/): Disney's Art of Animation Resort is getting its first major room refurbishment since opening in 2012, running in phases from mid-June 2027 through October 2028, and the Disney Skyliner has two more routine closures already on the books for late January 2027 and 2028. The Art of Animation project will move through the resort's four
- [Huluween 2026 Full Lineup: Every New Horror Movie and Halloween Special on Disney+ and Hulu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/huluween-2026-full-lineup-every-new-horror-movie-and-halloween-special-on-disney-and-hulu/): Huluween is back for 2026, and this year's haul leans harder into genuine horror than past seasons, with Barbarian, Hereditary, Midsommar, The Substance, Companion, and Wolf Man all landing on Hulu throughout October, alongside Halloween specials across Disney+'s kids' lineup and a new witch series, Coven Academy. This year, Disney didn't issue a standalone Huluween
- [Lucasfilm Congratulates Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Breaking Force Awakens' Box Office Record](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/spider-man-brand-new-day-breaks-star-wars-box-office-record/): Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially passed Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie in domestic box office history, and the Star Wars account itself showed up to congratulate the competition. The record fell on Tuesday, September 16, 47 days into the film's run. Sony's numbers put Brand New Day at $936.773
- [Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau Talk Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney Worldbuilders Documentary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/17/disney-worldbuilders-dave-filoni-jon-favreau-galaxys-edge/): Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau open up about the deep connection between Star Wars and Galaxy's Edge in Disney's new Worldbuilders documentary on Disney+.
- [Lilypad's Jams Brings New Music to Alien Swirling Saucers September 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/lilypads-jams-brings-new-music-to-alien-swirling-saucers-september-25/): Alien Swirling Saucers is getting an entirely new soundtrack starting Friday, September 25, as Lilypad, the frog-shaped smart tablet from Toy Story 5, joins the backyard at Toy Story Land and takes over as DJ for a reimagined lineup called Lilypad's Jams. Lilypad's whole gimmick is connecting friends through technology, and Imagineering leaned into that
- [Caribe Royale Orlando Celebrates 30 Years With a Reimagined Venetian Chop House, New Villas and a Stadium Club Expansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/caribe-royale-orlando-celebrates-30-years-with-a-reimagined-venetian-chop-house-new-villas-and-a-stadium-club-expansion/): Caribe Royale Orlando turns 30 on October 15, and the resort is marking the milestone with a season-long celebration called "30 Years In. Just Getting Started," running now through spring 2027. The anniversary also lines up with three real changes at the resort: a relaunch of the AAA Four Diamond restaurant The Venetian Chop House
- [Cinemark's New Batmobile Popcorn Bucket Reportedly Pulled From Sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/cinemarks-new-batmobile-popcorn-bucket-reportedly-pulled-from-sale/): Cinemark's new LED Batmobile popcorn bucket, which sold for $59.95 at select theaters, appears to have been pulled from sale everywhere, and multiple unconfirmed reports point to an internal recall. We reached out to Cinemark's social media and press contacts for comment and had not heard back as of publication. We were unable to find
- [Disney Legends Bob Weis, Joe Rohde, and Leslie Iwerks to Headline IAAPA Expo 2026 Panel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/iaapa-expo-2026-disney-legends-panel-weis-rohde-iwerks/): Three of the most influential names in Disney storytelling are sharing a stage this fall. Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, retired Imagineer and Disney Legend Joe Rohde, and filmmaker Leslie Iwerks will headline the Legends 2026 Panel at IAAPA Expo 2026 on Wednesday, November 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Orlando.
- [LAIKA's Wildwood Trailer Debuts as Tickets Go on Sale for October 23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/laikas-wildwood-trailer-debuts-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-october-23/): Tickets are now on sale for LAIKA's Wildwood, the studio's sixth stop-motion feature, and the final trailer dropped alongside the announcement ahead of the film's October 23 theatrical release. We recently covered the Wildwood popcorn buckets landing at Swan Drive-In ahead of the film's release, and now the movie itself has a real release date
- [Regal Launches Regal Rewards+, a New $10.99 Monthly Subscription](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/regal-launches-regal-rewards-a-new-10-99-monthly-subscription/): Regal has launched Regal Rewards+, a new subscription tier starting at $10.99 a month that gives members a monthly 2D ticket that rolls over if unused, 20% off concessions, and no online convenience fees. The price varies by zip code, and Rewards+ sits between Regal's free Regal Crown Club program and its all-you-can-watch Regal Unlimited
- [Walt Disney World Celebrates Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month With Luis Fonsi](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/walt-disney-world-celebrates-hispanic-latin-american-heritage-month-with-luis-fonsi/): Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month under the theme "Together We Are Magia" from September 15 through October 15, 2026, with Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi headlining this year's promotional push. Fonsi visited the resort ahead of the month's kickoff, stopping by ¡Celebración Encanto! at EPCOT to meet Mirabel
- [Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Plays "September" All Day for the Fourth Year in a Row](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-plays-september-all-day-for-the-fourth-year-in-a-row/): For the fourth year in a row, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will play Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" all day long on September 21, 2026, because Disney found a date on the calendar it could turn into a marketing occasion and, naturally, did not let it go to waste. Cosmic Rewind's
- [Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy It After the Cinemark Sellout](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/16/jason-mask-popcorn-bucket-where-to-buy-it-after-the-cinemark-sellout/): Cinemark's new Jason Mask Popcorn Bucket, tied to the Friday the 13th franchise, went up on the chain's online shop for $39.95 and sold out within days. The bucket holds 85 ounces, is made of plastic, and is styled after Jason Voorhees' hockey mask, with a listed size of 8.6 x 8.3 x 9.3 inches.
- [Disney Spotlights Small Business Suppliers in New "Sounds of Disney" Ad](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/15/disney-spotlights-small-business-suppliers-in-new-sounds-of-disney-ad/): Disney has released "Sounds of Disney," a documentary-style ad that builds a version of the Steamboat Willie theme entirely out of theme park noise: the click of a seatbelt, the whistle of a train, the whir of a soft serve machine. The ad is really a vehicle for a bigger number. Disney says its parks
- [Monsters Inc. 25th Anniversary Pins and Muppets 50th Mystery Pins Debut on D23's Online Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/15/monsters-inc-25th-anniversary-pins-and-muppets-50th-mystery-pins-debut-on-d23s-online-shop/): D23's online shop adds three new collector pin releases today, September 15, at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT), and the one most likely to sell out first is a Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Mystery Pin Collection. The blind box set includes nine confirmed pins: Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rowlf, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Sam Eagle, Scooter,
- [Hallmark Channel Stars Warn Fans About Fake Social Media Accounts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/hallmark-channel-stars-warn-fans-about-fake-social-media-accounts/): Hallmark Channel released a PSA this week, pulling in a lineup of its biggest stars to warn fans directly about fake accounts impersonating them online. Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, Benjamin Ayres, Victor Webster, and Lacey Chabert all appear in the roughly 45-second video. We cover Hallmark Channel news year-round here at FLN,
- [Digger Movie Popcorn Buckets: Official Boot Bucket Announced, Second Tin Spotted Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/digger-popcorn-buckets-boot-and-tin-tom-cruise-movie/): Warner Bros. and Digger the Movie have officially announced a sculpted boot popcorn bucket for Digger, Tom Cruise's new comedy, teasing it as "coming soon" ahead of the film's October 2 release. FLN has also learned there are images of a second Digger bucket already out in the wild. Sauerbeck Family Drive-In had a rust colored tin version with
- [Baymax Sipper Now Available in Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/baymax-sipper-now-available-in-animation-courtyard-at-hollywood-studios/): Disney released a brand new Baymax Sipper today, September 14, 2026, at Disney's Hollywood Studios, timed to the grand opening of The Magic of Disney Animation. We happened to be there for opening day and bought the very first one sold when the stand opened early at 9:30 this morning. Baymax stands upright on his
- [The Magic of Disney Animation Now Open at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/the-magic-of-disney-animation-now-open-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/): The Magic of Disney Animation officially opened today, September 14, 2026, at Disney's Hollywood Studios, giving guests an entirely new collection of animation-inspired experiences housed inside a building modeled after the real Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank. All 65 Walt Disney Animation Studios feature films are represented somewhere inside, including early artwork from
- [Magic of Disney Animation Grand Opening: Full Character List, New Baymax Sipper, and Debut Pin](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/magic-of-disney-animation-now-open-character-photo-baymax-sipper-pins/): The Magic of Disney Animation officially opened today, September 14, 2026, at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney marked the occasion with a massive character cavalcade photo in front of the building's iconic Sorcerer's Hat facade. We went through the official photo character by character, and pulled in a few new opening day extras too, including
- [Hollywood Studios Adds New Accessible Parking Section to Minnie Lot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/hollywood-studios-adds-new-accessible-parking-section-to-minnie-lot/): Walt Disney World has added a large section of new accessible parking to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and it's located in the Minnie section of the parking lot near the park entrance. The new spaces are freshly striped with blue-marked stalls, van-accessible access aisles, and white delineator posts separating each row, the same treatment Disney has now
- [Fortnite Confirms Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas for Kingdom Hearts Crossover](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/14/fortnite-confirms-sora-riku-kairi-and-roxas-for-kingdom-hearts-crossover/): Kingdom Hearts is officially coming to Fortnite this week, and Epic Games has confirmed all four members of the collaboration's roster: Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas. The crossover is expected to land in the Item Shop alongside the Chapter 7 Season 4 v42.20 update on September 17, closing out seven months of leaks and speculation since
- [Hallmark's "Falling Into Place" Review: Formulaic but Cozy Fall Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/12/hallmarks-falling-into-place-review-formulaic-but-cozy-fall-movie/): Hallmark Channel's newest Fall Into Love movie, Falling Into Place, is a tried-and-true Hallmark cozy romance. Falling Into Place stars Alvina August and Nathan Witte as childhood friends who reunite to complete a fall bucket list that leads to love. Look for this to premiere tonight on Hallmark Channel and be available to stream tomorrow
- [Interactive Checklist Tracks Every Character in Hollywood Studios' Walt Disney Studios Lot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/13/interactive-checklist-tracks-every-character-in-hollywood-studios-walt-disney-studios-lot/): Walt Disney Studios Lot Character Checklist Every confirmed character across the courtyard, the attraction, and the short film that inspired it all. Tap one off as you spot it. Your progress saves automatically on this device. 0 / 508 Spot a character we're missing? New statues, handprints, and details keep showing up in the Walt
- [Walt Disney Studios Lot Character Count: 571 Characters, Named and Counted](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/13/walt-disney-studios-lot-character-count-571-characters-named-and-counted/): The Walt Disney Studios Lot at Disney's Hollywood Studios has quietly become the most character-dense square footage in Walt Disney World. Between the animated short "Once Upon A Studio" that inspired the whole area, the statues tucked into its landscaping, the handprints pressed into its walkways, and the meet-and-greets opening inside The Magic of Disney Animation
- [Magic of Disney Animation Courtyard Fully Lit at Night for First Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/12/magic-of-disney-animation-courtyard-fully-lit-at-night-for-first-time/): The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios lit up in full last night for the first time, and Fantasy Land News was there to see it happen. The Sorcerer Hat's pixie dust light show came back on after months dark, the trees throughout the courtyard were strung with warm white lights for the first
- [Digimon Digiegg Popcorn Buckets Revealed for Classic Films' Theatrical Rerelease](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/12/digimon-digiegg-popcorn-buckets-revealed-for-classic-films-theatrical-rerelease/): Korean cinema chain Megabox is bringing two classic Digimon Adventure films back to theaters and celebrating with an exclusive set of eight Digiegg-shaped popcorn buckets modeled after the original series' partner Digimon. Megabox is re-releasing 1999's Digimon Adventure and 2000's Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! as a special "Double Edition" theatrical collection. Tied to that
- [New Tower Crane Rises Over Magic Kingdom's Piston Peak Construction Site](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/new-tower-crane-rises-over-magic-kingdoms-piston-peak-construction-site/): A brand new tower crane has gone up over the Piston Peak National Park construction site in Frontierland, and it is tall enough to photobomb Cinderella Castle from almost every angle in the park. Guests walking near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad this week caught it swinging its jib right past the castle spires, and honestly,
- [These Four Disney Springs Restaurants Are Secretly Telling One Continuous Story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/the-landing-disney-springs-edison-cocktail-classes/): Four neighboring restaurants at The Landing in Disney Springs are designed to read as one continuous story, and The Edison, the last chapter in that story, just added new fall dates for its Shaken & Stirred cocktail class series. We've covered these four venues together before, including last year's shared summer menu updates and this year's Cookies for
- [Disney's Hexed Gets Its Own Gallery Inside The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/disneys-hexed-gets-its-own-gallery-inside-the-magic-of-disney-animation/): Walt Disney Animation Studios is putting Hexed on display before the film even reaches theaters. Days ahead of The Magic of Disney Animation's official September 14 opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the attraction's Gallery Wrap Party room has been turned over entirely to concept art, character reveals, and props from the studio's November 25 release.
- [The Magic of Disney Animation Soft Opens: Our First Impressions From Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/11/the-magic-of-disney-animation-soft-opens-our-first-impressions-from-inside/): The Magic of Disney Animation soft opened this morning at 9 a.m., days ahead of its official September 14 debut, and we were in line as the doors opened. These are our first impressions from inside. Without turning this into a full review, our overall first impression is that this is a love letter to
- [Olaf Draws! Virtual Queue Confirmed, But It's Not the Usual App-Based System](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/olaf-draws-virtual-queue-confirmed-but-its-not-the-usual-app-based-system/): A virtual queue for "Olaf Draws!" will be needed when The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14, but it's not the standard app-based virtual queue most guests are used to, according to Cast Members in the Animation Courtyard. You'll have to physically show up at the experience's entrance to get added to the waitlist,
- [2027 Disney After Hours Dates Announced for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/2027-disney-after-hours-dates-announced-for-magic-kingdom-hollywood-studios-epcot/): Disney has confirmed 2027 Disney After Hours dates for Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT, with tickets going on sale today, September 10, for guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts, the Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green. Everyone else can buy starting September 22. Every After Hours event lets ticket holders
- [EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2027 Dates Announced: March 10 – May 31](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/epcot-flower-and-garden-festival-2027-dates-announced-march-10-may-31/): The 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns March 10 through May 31, with Disney confirming the Garden Rocks Concert Series, Outdoor Kitchens, and the festival's signature topiaries and gardens are all coming back, though full lineups and menus are still to be announced. This is very much a first-look announcement rather than a
- [EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2027 Now Presented by Disney Lorcana: Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/epcot-festival-of-the-arts-2027-now-presented-by-disney-lorcana-dates-announced/): The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially presented by Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, Disney's first time attaching a full presenting sponsorship to this festival, and it runs January 15 through March 1, a full week longer than 2026. We covered last year's dates announcement when the 2026 festival first brought Lorcana in as
- [Walt Disney World Entrance Sign at SR 535 Undergoes Routine Refurbishment](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/10/wdw-entrance-sign-refurbishment-sr535/): The Walt Disney World entrance sign at the intersection of SR 535 and Buena Vista Drive, right next to Disney Springs, is currently being refurbished, with Minnie's side getting a full repaint. This is a routine maintenance process Disney does periodically, not anything out of the ordinary. The sign features Mickey on one side and
- [Cinemark Confirms $89.95 Price for Avengers: Endgame Encore Infinity Gauntlet Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/cinemark-confirms-89-95-price-for-avengers-endgame-encore-infinity-gauntlet-bucket/): The Avengers: Endgame Encore popcorn bucket collection is now available to order online and pick up at theaters, and Cinemark has confirmed pricing on both collectibles ahead of the film's September 25 rerelease. The Infinity Gauntlet bucket rings up at $89.95, the most expensive movie theater popcorn bucket we have tracked anywhere in 2026. We
- [Disney Reveals First Look and Easter Eggs Inside The Magic of Disney Animation: Images and Video!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/disney-reveals-first-look-and-easter-eggs-inside-the-magic-of-disney-animation-images-and-video/): Disney gave fans their most detailed look yet at The Magic of Disney Animation today, with a Disney Parks "First Look" walkthrough video and a separate Walt Disney Imagineering Easter egg walkthrough, just days ahead of the experience's September 14 opening at Hollywood Studios. The building sits inside the reimagined Animation Courtyard, styled after the
- [Inside the Real Animator's Desk on Display at The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/inside-the-real-animators-desk-on-display-at-the-magic-of-disney-animation/): Walt Disney Imagineering posted a new video this week giving a look at the animator's desk on display inside The Magic of Disney Animation, and it is loaded with real Disney animation history. With the September 14 opening now just over a week away, this is the closest look yet at the small details Imagineering
- [Avengers: Endgame Encore Popcorn Buckets Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/avengers-endgame-encore-popcorn-buckets/): Tickets are on sale now for Avengers: Endgame Encore, the extended theatrical rerelease hitting theaters September 25, and it will be the first film to screen in Disney's new premium format, Infinity Vision. The concession collectibles lineup has arrived too, led by a light-up Iron Man helmet bucket, a Nano-Gauntlet popcorn container, and an Arc
- [WWE and Disney Discussing Special Events for 2027 TKO's Mark Shapiro Confirms](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/09/wwe-and-disney-discussing-special-events-for-2027-tkos-mark-shapiro-confirms/): WWE and Disney are in talks about "special events" for 2027, according to TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro, who described the two companies working together on something built around the audience they share: families. This is exactly the kind of crossover we wondered about when the original ESPN and WWE rights deal was first
- [Star Wars (1977) and Star Wars: Starfighter Both Coming to IMAX 70mm in 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/star-wars-1977-starfighter-imax-70mm-2027/): Star Wars (1977) gets its first-ever IMAX release on February 19, 2027, followed by Star Wars: Starfighter in IMAX 70mm on May 28, the exact 50th anniversary weekend of the original premiere
- [Verity Movie Theater Popcorn Bucket, Bite Mark Tumbler, and Full Merch Lineup Revealed Ahead of October 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/verity-movie-theater-popcorn-bucket-bite-mark-tumbler-and-full-merch-lineup-revealed-ahead-of-october-2/): Verity is bringing a full slate of collectibles to movie theaters ahead of the psychological thriller's October 2 release, including a wood-grain popcorn tin, a popcorn tote bag, a matching wine tumbler, a set of four cocktail glasses, a collectible tote bag, and a fleece throw blanket, all built around the film's "there's no light where we're going" tagline.
- [Harkins Theatres Hosts Verity Movie Party Ahead of October 2 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/harkins-verity-movie-party/): Harkins Theatres is hosting a $25 Verity Movie Party at two Arizona locations ahead of the film's October 2 release, including admission, popcorn, and a themed cocktail.
- [2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Narrator Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/2026-epcot-candlelight-processional-narrator-lineup-revealed/): Disney has revealed the full celebrity narrator lineup for the 2026 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, marking the tradition's 55th year at Walt Disney World and its 32nd at EPCOT specifically. Three names are new to the stage this year: Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce, and Lacey Chabert. Lacey Chabert is joining the EPCOT Candlelight Processional as
- [Lacey Chabert Joins EPCOT Candlelight Processional Lineup Narrates December 22-23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/lacey-chabert-joins-epcot-candlelight-processional-lineup-narrates-december-22-23/): Lacey Chabert is joining the EPCOT Candlelight Processional as a first-time narrator this December, and the timing could not line up better. This is the same holiday season Chabert stars in Hallmark's first-ever movie collaboration with Walt Disney World, giving her two separate reasons to be the face of Disney's holidays in 2026. Chabert stars
- [DreamWorks Forgotten Island Popcorn Bucket and Bungi Sipper Coming to Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/forgotten-island-popcorn-buckets-boombox-tin/): Forgotten Island is getting its own popcorn bucket lineup, led by a Boombox Tin, a Bungi Tumbler, and a two-piece BFF Charm Bracelet Set, all confirmed for Swan Drive-In (which has them for sale now). AMC, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and Regal will also have either the bucket/tin or sipper when the film opens on September
- [Disney On Ice Spotlight Magic Review: A Strong First Half, A Wild Second Half](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/disney-on-ice-spotlight-magic-review-a-strong-first-half-a-wild-second-half/): We caught Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic this past Labor Day weekend in Orlando, one of the first cities on its new tour. If your social feed over the weekend was full of Mike Wazowski dressed as a mirror ball and swinging across the arena, spinning out of control, you already know the clips. What those
- [One Million Moms Boycotts Disney's Coven Academy Ahead of Its October 1 Freeform Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/08/coven-academy-disney-channel-freeform-boycott/): One Million Moms is calling on parents to boycott Coven Academy ahead of its October 1 premiere, and if history is any guide, that kind of campaign tends to do the opposite of what it intends. Alerts like this one reliably drive more attention, not less, to the show they're trying to keep people away
- [Swan Drive-In's Big Popcorn Bucket Week Continues Tonight With Avengers: Endgame Encore, Forgotten Island, and Wildwood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/swan-drive-in-transformers-cars-endgame-forgotten-island-wildwood/): Swan Drive-In is having one of its busiest merch weeks of the year. The Georgia drive-in launched Transformers and Cars collectibles yesterday, and today it is adding Avengers: Endgame Encore, and Wildwood to the lineup, with public ordering opening at 10 pm ET. Swan sent word, saying in part that this week has been "very
- [Monstropolis Door Coaster Track Installation Begins at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/07/monstropolis-door-coaster-track-installation-update/): New aerial images give the best look yet at the suspended coaster taking shape inside Monstropolis, with curved track sections staged on the ground and other pieces now being hoisted directly into the overhead steel framework. We last checked in on this site in our July construction update, and more recently confirmed the land's 2027 opening
- [The Disney Strike Walt Never Forgave, and the Union Fight Happening Right Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/07/the-disney-strike-walt-never-forgave-and-the-union-fight-happening-right-now/): Every Labor Day, Walt Disney World and Disneyland run because of tens of thousands of cast members, most of them working under a union contract. That wasn't always true, and the story of how Disney workers got there starts with a strike Walt Disney never forgave. What follows traces that relationship across more than eight
- [CultureFly's Optimus Prime 40th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Is a Target Exclusive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/06/culturefly-optimus-prime-popcorn-bucket-target-exclusive/): CultureFly has released a new Optimus Prime popcorn bucket for Transformers: The Movie's 40th anniversary, priced at $24.99 and measuring 10 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide and deep, with the character's eyes lighting up in classic Generation 1 blue. It is available now for local pickup at Target, with shipping starting the 10th of
- [The Muppet Show Wins Four Emmys, Sabrina Carpenter Earns First Emmy as Producer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/06/the-muppet-show-wins-four-emmys-sabrina-carpenter-earns-first-emmy-as-producer/): The Muppet Show swept four Emmy Awards at this year's Creative Arts Emmys, landing on the special's 50th anniversary: Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming, Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), and Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special. Sabrina Carpenter also picked up her first-ever Emmy for her work as
- [Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent: Temple Facade Revealed at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/06/indiana-jones-and-the-myth-of-the-jade-serpent-temple-facade-revealed-at-animal-kingdom/): New aerial photos from X user Bioreconstruct show the temple facade now installed on the building that will house Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent at Tropical Americas, and the images finally give a real sense of just how massive this pyramid structure actually is. We haven't covered the full D23 2026 reveal for
- [Disney Reveals 2027 Kingdom Hearts Pins and Final 2026 Keyblade Designs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/06/disney-reveals-2027-kingdom-hearts-pins-and-final-2026-keyblade-designs/): Disney has revealed the next wave of Kingdom Hearts pins coming in 2027: six new limited-edition designs plus what look like two additional standard releases, along with confirmation of the final three monthly Keyblade pins wrapping up 2026. All of it was shown off at Disney Pin Event A-2-Z at Walt Disney World. The six
- [Woody's Boot Popcorn Bucket at Disney On Ice: Price, Size, and What's Included](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/06/woodys-boot-popcorn-bucket-disney-on-ice-firsthand/): We got our hands on the new Woody's Boot popcorn bucket at Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic's opening weekend at the Kia Center in Orlando, and now that we've actually seen it in person, here's what $25 gets you. See the video below for a close up hands on of the new popcorn bucket
- [Coco Ride at Disneyland Resort: Seven Scenes and New Story Details Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/coco-ride-disneyland-scene-details/): New Coco ride details are revealed, including an eight-scene breakdown of the story, no height requirement, and Audio-Animatronics tech, ahead of its opening at Disney California Adventure
- [Skip the Parks: This Week's Best Disney Popcorn Buckets Are Sitting at a Theater Near You](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/skip-the-parks-this-weeks-best-disney-popcorn-buckets-are-sitting-at-a-theater-near-you/): A wave of new Disney and Pixar popcorn buckets is showing up at movie theaters this month, and none of them require a park ticket. AMC rolled out an exclusive red cup and a Lightning McQueen-shaped bucket for Cars' 20th anniversary starting September 3, Cinemark and Regal are readying a light-up Nano Gauntlet and Iron Man
- [New Character Statues Added at Walt Disney Studios Lot, Full List Updated](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/new-character-statues-added-at-walt-disney-studios-lot-full-list-updated/): The Walt Disney Studios Lot's courtyard has added a new round of character statues, and Cast Member previews are now underway for The Magic of Disney Animation itself, one of the clearest signs yet that the September 14 opening is on track. The newest additions keep leaning into characters who rarely get park real estate.
- [Tamera Mowry-Housley Returns for All-New Haunted Harmony Mystery on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/05/tamera-mowry-housley-returns-for-all-new-haunted-harmony-mystery-on-hallmark-channel/): Matrimony and murder reign supreme as Gethsemane Brown returns in Hallmark Channel's ghostly whodunit. Fall Into Love is so much more than a cozy romance. It's also time for a cozy mystery. Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Murder premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. Spoiler-Free Review Tamera Mowry-Housley returns
- [Walt Disney World Railroad Closing September 28 Through October 29, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/04/wdw-railroad-october-2026-closure/): The Walt Disney World Railroad is closing for maintenance this fall, with September 27 as the last day to ride before it shuts down September 28 through October 29, reopening October 30. The closure affects both remaining stations, Main Street and Fantasyland, since Frontierland Station has already been closed for over a year. A few
- [Zootopia 3 Officially in Development, Birds Confirmed for Next Sequel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/04/zootopia-3-officially-in-development-birds-confirmed-for-next-sequel/): Zootopia 3 is officially in early development, and birds are confirmed to be the next big addition to the world of Zootopia, picking up on the feather that landed on Judy Hopps' windowsill in Zootopia 2's post-credits scene. Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, shared the news during the Disney Entertainment
- [This Hilarious Hallmark (ish) Movie Parody Musical Is Coming to Orlando This November](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/04/this-hilarious-hallmark-ish-movie-parody-musical-is-coming-to-orlando-this-november/): The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical is bringing its stage spoof of small-town romance, cookie contest conspiracies, and moose-related chaos to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on November 25, 2026, with tickets on sale now. The show, which pokes fun at every Hallmark holiday movie trope in one glitter-covered package, will play the
- [Disney Names Former Xbox Exec Jennifer Creegan Head of Marketing Technology and Operations](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/04/disney-names-former-xbox-exec-jennifer-creegan-head-of-marketing-technology-and-operations/): Disney has named former Xbox executive Jennifer Creegan as its first-ever Head of Marketing Technology and Operations, reporting to Chief Marketing and Brand Officer Asad Ayaz.
- [2026 Disney LEGO Advent Calendars Now Available: Disney Princess, Marvel, and Star Wars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/04/2026-disney-lego-advent-calendars-now-available-disney-princess-marvel-and-star-wars/): All three 2026 Disney LEGO Advent Calendars are now available at Macy's, and each one is $44.99: Disney Princess, Marvel, and Star Wars: The Mandalorian. We've tracked LEGO's Disney advent calendars showing up as part of the holiday shopping season lineup before, and this year's trio is a genuinely fun set to choose between. The Disney Princess Advent
- [Disney and Formula 1 Bring Pixar's Cars to Monza for Lightning McQueen Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/disney-and-formula-1-bring-pixars-cars-to-monza-for-lightning-mcqueen-day/): Disney and Formula 1 are turning this weekend's Italian Grand Prix into a celebration of Cars, with Lightning McQueen making a trackside appearance at Monza and a specially designed safety car marking the film's 20th anniversary. The activation runs September 4 through 6 and lines up with Lightning McQueen Day on September 5, part of
- [Hallmark's Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Reveals Who's Playing Who](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/hallmarks-holiday-ever-after-a-disney-world-wish-come-true-reveals-whos-playing-who/): Hallmark Channel confirmed today exactly which character each member of the Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True cast is playing, rolling out individual character posters for the full ensemble ahead of the movie's November 28 premiere. Lacey Chabert plays Lindsey and Travis Van Winkle plays Philip, the two leads whose disastrous first
- [Scaffolding Removed at Monstropolis' Glob Theater Ahead of 2027 Opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/scaffolding-removed-at-monstropolis-glob-theater-ahead-of-2027-opening/): Scaffolding has come down at the Glob Theater in Monstropolis, and it's a real milestone now that Walt Disney Imagineering has confirmed most of the land, this building included, opens sometime in 2027. We broke down everything Disney revealed about this building at D23 2026, including the Glob Theater's new "Welcome to Monstropolis" show, and followed
- [Loews Hotels Names Stephen Cummings SVP of Operations for Universal Orlando Hotel Portfolio](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/loews-hotels-names-stephen-cummings-svp-of-operations-for-universal-orlando-hotel-portfolio/): Loews Hotels & Co has promoted Stephen Cummings to Senior Vice President of Operations for its hotel portfolio at Universal Orlando Resort, putting him in charge of a lineup that's grown to 11 hotels and roughly 11,000 guest rooms. Cummings isn't new to Orlando. He held multiple leadership roles across Loews properties in the city
- [Could You Soon Build Your Own Disney Park? Frontier Just Signed the Deal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/frontier-developments-disney-game-announcement/): Frontier Developments, the studio behind Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution, has signed a deal with Disney to build a brand new game around Disney's intellectual property. The announcement came from Frontier itself, and it's already got theme park fans wondering the same thing: is this the Disney park builder we've been waiting for?
- [Disney Confirms Mickey Train Popcorn Bucket and Holiday Stitch Sipper Coming to Parks This Holiday Season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/disney-confirms-mickey-train-popcorn-bucket-and-holiday-stitch-sipper-coming-to-parks-this-holiday-season/): Disney has confirmed the first two holiday season novelties coming to Disneyland Resort this year: a Mickey Train Light-Up popcorn bucket and a Holiday Stitch Christmas Tree sipper, though no release date has been announced yet and no actual product photos exist. This is just the first announcement of what's coming this holiday season. These
- [Disney Releases New Video on the Origin Story of Industrial Light & Magic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/03/industrial-light-and-magic-origin-story-video/): The Walt Disney Company has released a new video tracing the origin story of Industrial Light & Magic, the visual effects company George Lucas founded in 1975 out of pure necessity, and it's a good reminder of just how much of modern filmmaking traces back to one director who couldn't find anyone capable of building
- [The Mandalorian and Grogu Streams on Disney+ in IMAX Enhanced Starting Today](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-streams-on-disney-in-imax-enhanced-starting-today/): Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu streams exclusively on Disney+ starting September 2, and the real headline isn't the release date itself. It's that the film will be available in IMAX Enhanced, giving every Disney+ subscriber access to IMAX's expanded aspect ratio at home, the format's biggest home streaming rollout for a Star Wars title
- [DWTS After Party Hosted By Robert Irwin Premieres Wednesday, September 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/dwts-after-party-hosted-by-robert-irwin-premieres-wednesday-september-16/): Dancing with the Stars is adding a companion show for the first time. The DWTS After Party airs live Wednesday, September 16, at 10 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, immediately following the second night of the Season 35 premiere, and streams the next day on Hulu, with Season 34 champion Robert Irwin hosting. We covered
- [Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Full Cast Revealed Ahead of September 15 Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/dancing-with-the-stars-season-35-full-cast-revealed-ahead-of-september-15-premiere/): The full cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 35 was revealed today on Good Morning America, and the ballroom returns for a two-night premiere event, Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, both at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, streaming the next day on Hulu. This follows our coverage of last season's star-studded
- [More Dates and Tickets On Sale: Epic Universe After Hours](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/more-dates-and-tickets-on-sale-epic-universe-after-hours/): Universal Orlando has added three new dates for Universal Nights due to popular demand, bringing the total to five nights for the after-hours event's debut season at Universal Epic Universe this fall. We first covered this event back in July when Universal Orlando announced Universal Nights with its original two dates, Saturday, October 3, and Saturday, October
- [LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Now Streaming on Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian-now-streaming-on-disney/): LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian is now streaming on Disney+, delivering on the September 2 release date Lucasfilm confirmed back when the special first got its D23 2026 debut. We first covered this one when D23 2026 attendees got an early screening at the Anaheim Convention Center as part of the Lucasfilm pavilion's programming, and a sneak
- [Cars Movies In Order: Every Film, New 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets, and the Latest on Piston Peak](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/02/cars-movies-in-order-popcorn-buckets-piston-peak/): Lightning McQueen is celebrating 20 years on the road, and Disney and Pixar are marking the occasion from the multiplex all the way to Magic Kingdom. The original Cars returns to theaters starting September 4, new anniversary popcorn buckets are rolling out at AMC, Regal, and Cinemark, and construction on Magic Kingdom's own Cars-themed land, Piston Peak National
- [Resident Evil Organ Transplant Popcorn Bag Revealed as Tickets Go On Sale](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/resident-evil-organ-transplant-popcorn-bag/): Regal and AMC Theatres have revealed the Resident Evil Organ Transplant Popcorn Bag as tickets go on sale for the film's September 18 release, and it's a safe bet more chains will have their own version of this one before the movie opens. This follows our earlier look at Universal Japan's Resident Evil popcorn bucket for
- [Michael Mina and Todd English Host First-Ever Joint Tasting at Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/michael-mina-todd-english-swan-dolphin-tasting-2026/): James Beard Award-winning chefs Michael Mina and Todd English are teaming up for the first time ever at this year's Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, hosting a single collaborative tasting experience on Saturday, November 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This builds on what we've already reported about this year's
- [Hurly-Burly Opens at Disney's BoardWalk on Walt Disney World's 55th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/hurly-burly-boardwalk-opening-wdw-55th-anniversary/): A brand new restaurant and bar is opening at Disney's BoardWalk on October 1, the exact day Walt Disney World turns 55 years old, and the timing isn't a coincidence. Hurly-Burly is stepping into a role similar to the one Steakhouse 71 played at the Contemporary Resort back in 2021, when that restaurant opened on
- [Patina Restaurant Group Disney Springs Restaurants Support Cookies for Kids' Cancer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/patina-restaurant-group-disney-springs-restaurants-support-cookies-for-kids-cancer/): Three of Disney Springs' Patina Restaurant Group locations are spending the fall raising money for pediatric cancer research. From September 1 through October 31, Maria & Enzo's, Enzo's Hideaway and The Edison are each selling a specialty dessert built around a house-made ginger snap cookie, with a portion of every sale going to Cookies for
- [Freeform Reveals Full 31 Nights of Halloween 2026 Schedule](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/freeform-31-nights-of-halloween-2026-schedule/): Freeform has revealed the full schedule for 31 Nights of Halloween 2026, running October 1 through 31 with a lineup built around Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, Casper, and a full night of Tim Burton spread across the month. Freeform confirmed the schedule in an exclusive reveal with People. It's the latest entry in
- [Disney Store Closing Online Operations in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/disney-store-closing-australia-nz-singapore-malaysia/): Disney is shutting down DisneyStore.com.au and DisneyStore.asia, the official Disney Store online shops serving Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia, on September 30, 2026, ending Disney's direct online retail presence in all four markets. This is specifically about the online storefronts. Disney isn't closing physical retail locations as part of this announcement. It's a notable
- [Universal Japan Reveals First-Ever Resident Evil Popcorn Bucket for Halloween Horror Nights](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/05/universal-japan-reveals-first-ever-resident-evil-popcorn-bucket-for-halloween-horror-nights/): Universal Studios Japan has revealed its first Resident Evil popcorn bucket, a wearable Licker figure whose head opens up to release the popcorn stored inside, arriving at Halloween Horror Nights on September 9, 2026. The bucket recreates the Licker, one of the Resident Evil franchise's most recognizable creatures, right down to its exposed brain, long
- [How Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Shaped Villains Land's New Dark Ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/09/01/how-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-shaped-villains-lands-new-dark-ride/): The new Mirror dark ride heading to Villains Land at Magic Kingdom isn't the first attraction built around Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and it isn't even the first one built around her Magic Mirror. It's the latest chapter in a story that started on the day Magic Kingdom opened its gates in 1971.
- [Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up Menu Coming to Magic Kingdom October 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/31/diamond-horseshoe-pop-up-menu-coming-to-magic-kingdom-october-4/): A new limited-time food and beverage pop-up is coming to The Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom on October 4, with reservations opening September 29, and the full menu leans hard into frontier comfort food and craft cocktails. As long as the player piano is still playing, we will always be ready to
- [Chris Beatty: The Imagineer Overseeing Every New Project at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/31/chris-beatty-imagineering-walt-disney-world-profile/): If Bruce Vaughn is the executive setting the vision for Walt Disney Imagineering, Chris Beatty is the one actually translating it into what's rising out of the ground at Walt Disney World right now. As Portfolio Executive Creative Director, Beatty holds creative direction and visioning over every park at the resort, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's
- [Pokémon Announces New Animated Film Pokémon: Wild Card for 2027, First in Seven Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/31/pokemon-announces-new-animated-film-pokemon-wild-card-for-2027-first-in-seven-years/): Pokémon is heading back to theaters. The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon: Wild Card, a new feature-length animated film centered on the Pokémon Trading Card Game, during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, with a worldwide release set for 2027. It's the latest expansion in a year that's already seen
- [Watch: Leslie Iwerks' Full Red Carpet Interview From the Disney Worldbuilders Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/30/leslie-iwerks-el-capitan-interview-video/): Our red carpet interview with Leslie Iwerks from the Disney Worldbuilders premiere at the El Capitan Theatre is now live on YouTube, and it's worth watching in full for anyone who read our review and wanted more of what she had to say. This was our first-ever Red Carpet Interview in Hollywood. Nervous, Excited, and
- [Review: Disney Worldbuilders Premieres Ahead of August 20 Disney+ Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/disney-worldbuilders-review-leslie-iwerks/): Fantasy Land News was invited to a premiere screening and interview session for Disney Worldbuilders at the El Capitan Theatre, ahead of the film's wide release. TL;DR Review of Disney Worldbuilders: Director Leslie Iwerks' new documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, sits down with Disney Legends and creative leaders and traces a line from a childhood memory to a land
- [WDWNT's Wayback WED Brings Legendary Imagineers to Disney's Contemporary Resort in October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/30/wayback-wed-2026-imagineering-legends-contemporary-resort/): WDW News Today is bringing together some of the biggest names in Walt Disney Imagineering history for Wayback WED, a two-day reunion-style event at Disney's Contemporary Resort on October 2 and 3, the same weekend Walt Disney World celebrates its 55th anniversary. That timing isn't incidental. Walt Disney World's anniversary lands on October 1, and
- [Monstropolis Clock Tower Rises at Hollywood Studios as Imagineering Reveals Dark Avenue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/monstropolis-dark-avenue-clock-tower-construction-update/): New construction photos show real progress on Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with the land's clock tower now standing and functioning, and Walt Disney Imagineering has confirmed new details about the land's design and its main thoroughfare, Dark Avenue, in a new We Call It Imagineering episode. This builds on our D23 2026 coverage of the
- [Disney Consumer Products Booth Opens at FAN EXPO Canada 2026 With Toy Story 5, Marvel, Star Wars Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/dcp-fan-expo-canada-2026-showroom-floor/): The Disney Consumer Products booth is now live on the show floor at FAN EXPO Canada, running August 27 through 30 at booth 933 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's South Hall, and it's DCP's largest booth activation there to date. We previewed this booth last week when Disney first confirmed the lineup. Now that it's open,
- [Tropical Americas Entrance Archway and Rockwork Take Shape at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/tropical-americas-archway-construction-update/): New construction photos show the entrance archway for Tropical Americas taking shape at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with heavy rockwork underway and the mountain range surrounding Pueblo Esperanza visible for the first time. Walt Disney Imagineering released its newest video, "We Call It Imagineering," about parkitecture, and there is a slew of new information about how
- [Ashley Williams and Niall Matter Reunite for Much About Love on Hallmark Channel - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/29/ashley-williams-and-niall-matter-reunite-for-much-about-love-on-hallmark-channel-review/): All the world's a stage, what light through yonder window breaks, the plays the thing. Well, in Much About Love, the play truly is the thing. Much About Love premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel and will be available tomorrow on Hallmark+. This Fall Into Love movie sees Ashley Williams and Niall Matter team up once
- [Disney+ and Pokémon Company Announce Global Distribution Deal with Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/disney-and-pokemon-company-announce-global-distribution-deal-with-pokemon-tales-the-misadventures-of-sirfetchd-pichu/): Disney+ has struck a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, bringing a new stop-motion series from Aardman, "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu," to Disney XD and Disney+ in 2027. The deal was announced today at Pokémon XP alongside the series' first teaser trailer. It's the latest sign of Pokémon expanding
- [We Call It Imagineering Breaks Down Parkitecture in New Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/we-call-it-imagineering-parkitecture-episode/): The newest episode of We Call It Imagineering dropped today at 1 p.m., and it's about parkitecture, the design language behind how Walt Disney World's buildings, pathways, and sightlines pull you through a park without you ever noticing you're being led. Here's what stuck with me. There has always been something about walking a Walt
- [Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Guest Rooms, Confirms July 1, 2027 Opening Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/disney-lakeshore-lodge-guest-rooms-opening-date/): Disney has revealed the guest room lineup for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge and confirmed the resort opens July 1, 2027, on the south shores of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World. Reservations open in phases starting October 6, ahead of the resort's debut next summer. The reveal builds on what we saw during our insider preview with
- [D23 Announces Three Walt Disney World Events for October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/28/d23-events-walt-disney-world-october-2026/): D23 has three separate ticketed events at Walt Disney World the first weekend of October, all tied to the 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort and the larger Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration celebration. Tickets for all three go on sale Friday, August 28. It's the kind of Orlando programming push D23 has
- [Wildwood Popcorn Buckets Land at Swan Drive-In Ahead of the October 23 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/wildwood-popcorn-buckets-swan-drive-in/): Swan Drive-In has confirmed its full Wildwood popcorn bucket lineup, and it comes down to two pieces: a molded bucket built around Septima the rat and a bird-shaped tumbler modeled after The General. We flagged Wildwood as the least certain of Swan's three new releases in yesterday's roundup covering Transformers, Cars, Forgotten Island, and Avengers: Endgame
- [Where to Find Remy in 2026: Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt Locations Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/27/remys-ratatouille-hide-squeak-scavenger-hunt-2026/): Remy's Hide & Squeak 2026 Guide: All Locations and Spoilers for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Struggling to find Remy? Our complete 2026 guide provides every location and spoiler for the Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt at EPCOT's 30th Anniversary Food & Wine Festival, with photos. Updates for 2026 include the reward
- [First Look at 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/27/first-look-2026-epcot-food-wine-festival-merchandise/): Fantasy Land News was invited into Creations Shop for an exclusive first look at 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise before the shop opened to the public, ahead of the festival's opening day and 30th anniversary celebration. While we are not allowed to purchase anything prior to opening, we have our eyes on
- [Disney PhotoPass Adds 14 Magic Shots for EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/27/disney-photopass-magic-shots-2026-epcot-food-wine-festival/): Disney PhotoPass has released the full list of Magic Shots available during the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, running August 27 through November 21. Fourteen shots are scattered across World Celebration and World Showcase, from a giant floating empanada in Mexico to Chef Figment popping up in five different spots around the park.
- [Toy Story's Bonnie Voice Actor Emily Ricks Cast in Inanimate Insanity Season 4, Debuting New Song "Can't Catch Me" September 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/emily-ricks-eclair-inanimate-insanity-cant-catch-me/): Emily Ricks, the voice of Bonnie in the Toy Story franchise, announced at D23 that she is joining Inanimate Insanity as a new character named Éclair. Ricks shared the news on Instagram, writing that she's "so excited to be joining the Inanimate Insanity world as Éclair," and that her original song for the character, "Can't Catch Me,"
- [Walt Disney Imagineering Installs Giant Otter Figures at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/lakeshore-lodge-otter-springs-addy-bonnie-otters-installed/): Walt Disney Imagineering has installed the first of two giant otter figures at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, and the new video showing it go in also gives us our best look yet at Otter Springs, the water play area taking shape at the resort's Wetlands pool complex. The reveal comes in the newest episode of Imagineering's YouTube
- [Upper Deck and Hasbro Team Up for Transformers, Power Rangers, and G.I. Joe Trading Cards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/upper-deck-hasbro-licensing-agreement-transformers-trading-cards/): Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in entertainment and sports collectibles, is expanding its license portfolio with a new deal with Hasbro, and the debut product is a Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Special Edition trading card set. Through the agreement, Upper Deck will bring characters and moments from Transformers, Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Jem and
- [Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals the Atrium Courtyard Entrance to The Magic of Disney Animation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/26/atrium-courtyard-magic-of-disney-animation-open-house-photo-op/): Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed the name of the space guests will pass through on their way into The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and it comes with an Open House photo op pulled straight from Once Upon a Studio. The reveal came in the newest episode of Imagineering's YouTube series Pardon Our
- [Dolly Parton "Aunt Dolly" Passed Away at Age 80](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-aunt-dolly-passed-away-at-age-80/): This is breaking news: Bryan Seaver, the son of Cassie Parton, has just announced the passing of the beloved Country Superstar Dolly Parton at age 80 in an official Dolly Parton Instagram post. See the announcement below. This is a blow to the music industry as well as the theme park industry. As well as
- [AMC Releases Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/amc-releases-dungeons-dragons-mists-of-ravenloft-d20-popcorn-bucket/): AMC Theatres has quietly released a Dungeons & Dragons: Mists of Ravenloft 20-Sided Dice Popcorn Bucket, available now in theaters and online at the AMC Shop after first appearing as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con in late July. It's the latest addition to AMC's lineup, including the just-announced Avengers: Endgame Encore Popcorn Buckets Revealed
- [Level99 Disney Springs Replaces Hints With Instructions on All Game Entry Screens](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/level99-disney-springs-replaces-hints-with-instructions-on-all-game-entry-screens/): Level99 has swapped Hints for Instructions on every game Entry Screen across all of its locations, including Disney Springs. Tapping the lightbulb icon in the bottom right corner of any Entry Screen now pulls up a new pop-up that lays out the Goal, Rules, and Star info for that game before you start. Level99 framed
- [Hallmark's 2027 Disney Sneak Peek of New Sleeping Beauty Castle Tree Topper](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/25/hallmark-disney-2027-ornament-sneak-peek-sleeping-beauty-castle-topper/): Hallmark gave us a first look at its 2027 Disney lineup during the Hallmark & Disney Magic: Our Creative Partnership panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and the headline piece is a Disneyland Sleeping Beauty Castle tree topper set for a July 2027 release. It follows the same Tree Topper Magic formula as
- [First Look: Walt Disney World's 55th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/24/walt-disney-world-55th-anniversary-merchandise-first-look/): We've got our first real look at merchandise for Walt Disney World's 55th anniversary, and it confirms the branding Disney is going with: "55 Magical Years." Disney has not made an official announcement about a WDW 55th anniversary celebration yet, so treat this as an early look rather than a confirmed launch, but the product
- [First Look at Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Cup Coming to Theaters September 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/24/cars-20th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets-cup-theaters-september-7/): Two new Cars popcorn buckets and a matching cup are heading to theaters on September 7, giving fans their first real look at how chains plan to mark the film's 20th anniversary re-release. The reveal comes a few months after Disney Parks released its own light-up Lightning McQueen bucket at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort,
- [AMC Reveals Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Popcorn Tin, Cup, and Blanket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/amc-reveals-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary-popcorn-tin-cup-and-blanket/): AMC has revealed its concession collectibles lineup for the 4K theatrical return of The Transformers: The Movie, with a 40th Anniversary popcorn tin wrapped in Cybertron battle artwork as the centerpiece, available starting September 17. It joins a run of recent popcorn bucket announcements, like Batman, tied to anniversary rereleases, and it's arguably the most nostalgia-loaded of
- [Love Finds You Delivers in the Kickoff to Fall Into Love on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/love-finds-you-delivers-in-the-kickoff-to-fall-into-love-on-hallmark-channel/): Fall Into Love is upon us. Hallmark Channel is starting its annual event with a romp through the city to find true love starring Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally. A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex (Teegarden) she’s found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack (McNally) on a citywide search that helps
- [Villains Land's Mirror Realm Shares a Host With a Show Already Running at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/mirror-realm-villains-land-unfairly-ever-after-connection/): Villains Land's second headlining attraction is a dark ride called Mirror Realm, and it is hosted by a character Walt Disney World guests can already see at a different park. The Magic Mirror has been running Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Hollywood Studios since 2025, and the device behind that show looks like the direct
- [Cinemark Reveals LED Batmobile Popcorn Bucket for Batman Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/cinemark-led-batmobile-popcorn-bucket-batman-day-2026/): Cinemark is celebrating Batman Day 2026 with a new LED Batmobile popcorn container modeled after Adam West's classic 1966 ride, and it actually projects the Bat-Signal. The bucket goes on sale at select Cinemark locations, with the exact date still to come. The container is shaped like the fin-tailed 1966 Batmobile from the original Batman television
- [Disney Consumer Products Returns to FAN EXPO Canada 2026 With a Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar Booth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/disney-consumer-products-returns-to-fan-expo-canada-2026-with-a-marvel-star-wars-and-pixar-booth/): Disney Consumer Products is heading to FAN EXPO Canada from August 27 through 30, setting up shop at booth 933 in the South Hall of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The booth is themed around Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar, with Toy Story specifically called out as part of the Pixar showcase. Expect interactive roleplay
- [Everything New at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/everything-new-at-the-2026-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/): The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs August 27 through November 21, 2026, and this year marks the festival's 30th anniversary. Rather than run through every dish on every marketplace menu, here is everything actually new this year, marketplace by marketplace, plus what's new about the festival itself. 30th Anniversary Extras – To mark the milestone,
- [Disney Is Adding Three New Health Centers for Cast Members and Employees](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/disney-center-for-living-well-expansion-2026/): Disney is growing its Center for Living Well network, adding three new locations for cast members, employees, and their families. The expansion brings advanced primary care centers to a third site in Central Florida, a new location in Burbank near company headquarters, and a new site in the Anaheim region. The Center for Living Well network
- [Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Returns to Universal Orlando Fall 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/dark-arts-hogwarts-castle-death-eaters-diagon-alley-2026/): The darker side of magic is taking over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort this fall. Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returns to Hogsmeade for the first time since 2022, Death Eaters are back prowling Diagon Alley, and Universal is rolling out new Dark Arts-inspired merchandise to go with both. Speaking of
- [Maleficent Wasn't Invited to the Christening. Now She's the One Sending Invitations.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/): Villains Land is officially confirmed for Magic Kingdom, and the more we look at the new concept art from D23 2026, the more we think Imagineering built the whole thing around one deliberate reversal. In Disney's Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent's entire arc starts with an insult. She is the one name left off the guest list for
- [Regal's Month of Masterpieces Returns With Rian Johnson, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Edgar Wright, and Chloé Zhao as Guest Curators](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/regal-month-of-masterpieces-2026-guest-curators-schedule/): Regal's Month of Masterpieces returns in September 2026 with Rian Johnson, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Edgar Wright, and Chloé Zhao as guest curators. Full schedule inside.
- [Disney World and Give Kids The World Host a Princess Celebration for Wish Kids](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/disney-world-and-give-kids-the-world-host-a-princess-celebration-for-wish-kids/): Walt Disney World marked World Princess Week with a Disney Princess celebration at Give Kids The World Village, bringing wish kids and their families a day built around some of Disney's most beloved characters. Give Kids The World is a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that hosts weeklong wish vacations at no cost to families, and
- [Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire Are Coming to 4K for the First Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/dead-poets-society-and-mrs-doubtfire-are-coming-to-4k-for-the-first-time/): Two of Robin Williams' most beloved films are finally getting the 4K treatment. Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire arrive on 4K Ultra HD Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 29, more than three decades after they first hit theaters. Dead Poets Society came first, in 1989, with Peter Weir directing Williams as John
- [H.U.M.A.N. Day Confirmed: Monstropolis Opens in 2027 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/): Monstropolis got its biggest update yet at D23 2026, and Disney finally told us when the city opens its doors to humans. We were in the room for the reveal, got a look at new concept artwork on the show floor, and saw a handful of the new monster figures up close on display stands. Here
- [El Carrusel de los Animalitos: Every Animal Revealed for the New Carousel at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/el-carrusel-de-los-animalitos-every-animal-revealed-for-the-new-carousel-at-animal-kingdom/): Disney gave the Tropical Americas carousel a real name and a full animal lineup at D23 2026, and out of everything revealed for Disney's Animal Kingdom this weekend, this is the one we are most excited about. Here is the new name, every animal confirmed so far, and why a carousel carries more weight at Disney
- [Celebrating World Princess Week With Disney and Make-A-Wish](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/celebrating-world-princess-week-with-disney-and-make-a-wish/): A Southwest Airlines display at the airport this week, done in partnership with Disney and Make-A-Wish for World Princess Week, was a reminder of just how many places at Disney World you can actually meet a real Disney princess. Between Magic Kingdom and Epcot, a single day at the parks can turn into a full
- [Disney Reveals Villains Land, Piston Peak, and EPCOT Updates for Walt Disney World at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/): We were in the room at the Honda Center for "Horizons: A Carousel of Progress," the Disney Experiences showcase that closed out D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, and Walt Disney World walked away with more news than any other resort on the list. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum and host Neil Patrick
- [Disney+ and ESPN Just Laid Out Where Streaming Is Headed Next](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/disney-espn-d23-2026-streaming-strategy/): Disney+ and ESPN leaders used their D23 2026 panel to lay out how the two platforms are becoming more personal, more local, and more interactive for fans watching around the world. Executives from both sides, along with content creators, walked through three big shifts: short-form vertical video, a major expansion of local original series, and
- [Spaceship Earth Reimagining and Dreamfinder-Figment Reunion Announced at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/spaceship-earth-reimagining-and-dreamfinder-figment-reunion-announced-at-d23-2026/): EPCOT walked away from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with two major announcements: a confirmed reimagining of Spaceship Earth and the return of Dreamfinder alongside Figment. Both came out of the Disney Experiences showcase at the Honda Center, and both point at the same idea Imagineering keeps circling back to for this park: imagination
- [First Look: Hallmark's Disney Springs Pop-Up Shop Revealed at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/first-look-hallmarks-disney-springs-pop-up-shop-revealed-at-d23-2026/): We got our first real look at the Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up coming to Disney Springs this weekend, straight from the source. Fantasy Land News was in the room for the Hallmark & Disney Magic: Our Creative Partnership panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where Hallmark shared new renderings, interior photos, and a firm opening
- [Every Disney Lorcana TCG Reveal From the D23 2026 Panel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/17/every-disney-lorcana-tcg-reveal-from-the-d23-2026-panel/): Disney Lorcana TCG had one of the most packed panels of D23 2026, and Ravensburger did not hold anything back. From a brand new set built around a city that never sleeps to the long-awaited confirmation of a digital version of the game, here is everything that came out of Friday night's panel at the
- [Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Live Blog: D23 2026 Honda Center Updates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/15/horizons-disney-experiences-showcase-live-blog-d23-2026/): Live updates from Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, D23 2026's Saturday night Honda Center showcase hosted by Neil Patrick Harris — historically where the biggest parks news drops.
- [Kingdom Hearts Anime Series Greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/15/kingdom-hearts-anime-series-greenlit-disney-channel-disney-plus/): We were in the Honda Center when this one hit, and it may have been the loudest pop of the entire D23 2026 Disney Entertainment Showcase. Bigger than Avengers: Doomsday. Bigger than the X-Men reveal. Kingdom Hearts, the video game franchise that has spent over two decades building one of gaming's most devoted fan bases,
- [D23 2026: Every Announcement From Disney's Entertainment Showcase in Anaheim](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/15/d23-2026-disney-entertainment-showcase-recap-every-announcement/): We were sitting inside the Honda Center last night for the Disney Entertainment Showcase, and it felt less like a press event and more like riding a roller coaster with no seatbelt. One second you're watching Bart Simpson needle Dana Walden, the next you're staring down a teaser for the next Avengers movie, and twenty
- [Disney Entertainment Showcase Live Blog: D23 2026 Honda Center Updates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/disney-entertainment-showcase-live-blog-d23-2026/): Live updates from the Disney Entertainment Showcase at the Honda Center — D23 2026's Friday night showcase covering film, TV, streaming, and games.
- [D23 2026 Day 1 Live Blog: Real-Time Updates from the Anaheim Convention Center](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/d23-2026-day-1-live-blog/): Follow live updates from Day 1 of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, straight from the Anaheim Convention Center show floor. Updated all day.
- [Hallmark Channel's Aussie at Heart Is Full of Chemistry and Queensland Charm - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/14/hallmark-channels-aussie-at-heart-is-full-of-chemistry-and-queensland-charm-review/): Hallmark Channel's 25th Birthday celebration wraps up with the premiere of Aussie at Heart on August 15th at 8/7c. We are going to Queensland, Australia, on this adventure. This movie stars Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing as Samara and Nate. Samara, a former lawyer now event planner, reunites with Nate, her ex‑coworker and rival, to
- [Why Is the Society of Explorers and Adventurers Teaming Up With Imagineering at D23 2026?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/13/why-is-the-society-of-explorers-and-adventurers-teaming-up-with-imagineering-at-d23-2026/): The Society of Explorers and Adventurers is stepping into the Imagineering Pavilion at D23 this year with a dedicated panel, "An Inside Look at the Society of Explorers and Adventurers," on Friday, August 14. The headline draw is a crate from S.E.A.'s own archives, unopened for at least a century, that neither Imagineering nor the
- [Disney's Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey Balloon Is Flying Into the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/13/sorcerers-apprentice-mickey-balloon-100th-macys-parade/): Disney and Macy's just gave fans their first look at the newest character balloon joining the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and it's a big one. Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey, pulled straight from his role in Fantasia, will make his debut as a giant balloon in this year's 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The design gets revealed early,
- [Paris Is Always  A Good Idea Episode 4 May Be The Most Romantic Hallmark Episode Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/13/paris-is-always-a-good-idea-episode-4-may-be-the-most-romantic-hallmark-episode-ever/): David Gray and the Eiffel Tower make the greatest romantic backdrop in this episode. Who knew that a stunning red dress and a plate of fries could be tops on the romance list, but it is. The newest episode of Paris Is Always a Good Idea left us feeling all kinds of emotions. In the
- [Practical Magic 2 Popcorn Buckets: AMC and Regal Reveal Collectible Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/12/practical-magic-2-popcorn-buckets-amc-regal/): AMC, Regal, and Cinemark have all revealed their concession collectibles for Practical Magic 2, and Cinemark is the first chain to publish full pricing across its lineup ahead of the film's September 10 release. Swan Drive-In now has the full Practical Magic 2 popcorn bucket and tumbler lineup available to order online, seven pieces in
- [Every Star Trek 60th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/13/star-trek-60th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets/): Five Star Trek 60th Anniversary collectibles, including a commemorative tin set, two Starfleet Command sets, and two versions of the Enterprise NCC-1701 popcorn bucket, are now available to order online at Swan Drive-In, ranging from $34.99 to $69.99. The lineup arrives ahead of the franchise's 60th anniversary theatrical event, which brings the first four Star Trek
- [Tokyo Disneyland's Tomorrowland Is Getting Two New Attractions in 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/12/tokyo-disneylands-tomorrowland-is-getting-two-new-attractions-in-2027/): Tokyo Disneyland just confirmed a full rebuild of Tomorrowland, and the headline news is two brand new rides. Oriental Land Co. announced on August 13, 2026 that a roughly 100 billion yen investment will bring Space Mountain Earthrise and a Wreck-It Ralph attraction called Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue to the park in spring 2027, along
- [D23 2026's Kingdom Hearts Panel Will Livestream for Fans at Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/11/d23-2026s-kingdom-hearts-panel-will-livestream-for-fans-at-home/): Fans who can't make it to Anaheim for D23 2026 will still be able to watch the Kingdom Hearts panel live. Disney has confirmed the panel will stream for free on Disney's YouTube channel on August 15 at 4:30 PM PT, which is 7:30 PM ET. The panel, part of FLN's ongoing Deep Dive into Kingdom
- [Horizons: A Carousel of Progress: Live Stream D23 2026's Saturday Showcase](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/10/horizons-a-carousel-of-progress-live-stream-d23-2026s-saturday-showcase/): Disney has confirmed new details about Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, the Saturday night Honda Center showcase closing out one of the biggest days of D23 2026, and this one is aimed squarely at the projects fans have been watching move from concept art to construction walls. Horizons: A Carousel of Progress streams live on
- [There's Popcorn In My Boot: Woody's New Bucket Rides Into Disney On Ice](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/10/theres-popcorn-in-my-boot-woodys-new-bucket-rides-into-disney-on-ice/): A new Woody's Boot popcorn bucket has debuted at Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic, available exclusively at select performances while supplies last. The boot-shaped bucket pulls its design straight from Woody's classic "there's a snake in my boot" line, minus the snake this time. Just popcorn. Disney On Ice exclusives tend to sell out
- [Disney Springs Halloween 2026 Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/10/disney-springs-halloween-2026-guide/): Halloween at Disney Springs is officially in full swing for 2026, with a returning overlay at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, new seasonal menus rolling out across the district, and a fresh wave of Halloween popcorn buckets joining the lineup. We already broke down the full 2026 Halloween popcorn bucket lineup for Walt Disney World, and one of
- [Hallmark Announces Fall Into Love 2026 Schedule Starting August 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/09/hallmark-announces-fall-into-love-2026-schedule-starting-august-22/): Fall Into Love is a mainstay on Hallmark Channel. Every year before Countdown to Christmas, fans can count on a little fall fun. This year is no different. We get some fun romances, some mysteries, and a return of a fan-favorite series starring Lori Loughlin. Fall Into Love will run from August 22nd to September
- [Sir Popsmore Reveals Ice Cream Man Popcorn Bucket, Cups, and Popcorn Bundle](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/ice-cream-man-bundle-preorder-sir-popsmore/): The Ice Cream Man Popcorn Bucket is now live through Sir Popsmore, an officially licensed collectible set tied to Eli Roth's new horror film Ice Cream Man, which opened in theaters nationwide on August 7, 2026. The bundle is priced at $59.00, is a Sir Popsmore global exclusive, and will not be sold anywhere else, including inside theaters. It
- [Hallmark Is Bringing a Whole Store to Disney Springs for Its New Christmas Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/hallmark-disney-springs-pop-up-store-holiday-ever-after/): Hallmark Channel is turning its first-ever Disney World movie into more than just a TV premiere. As part of the rollout for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, which airs November 28 on Hallmark Channel, the network is opening a pop-up Hallmark Store at Disney Springs. Fantasy Land News has been tracking this collaboration
- [Hallmark Channel's 25th Anniversary: New Halloween and Christmas Movie Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/hallmark-channels-25th-anniversary-new-halloween-and-christmas-movie-lineup-revealed/): Hallmark Channel just turned 25, and the network kicked off the celebration with a sold-out event in New York City earlier this week. To treat fans, Hallmark shared a wave of news about what's coming for the rest of the year, including premiere dates for several Countdown to Christmas movies and a first look at
- [D23 2026 Lucasfilm Pavilion Schedule: Every Star Wars Panel and Meet and Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/d23-2026-lucasfilm-pavilion-schedule/): D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has released the full Lucasfilm pavilion schedule for August 14 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and it is loaded for Star Wars fans. Expect photo ops, props, and costumes from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and Ahsoka Season 2, plus fireside chats with the creators and stars behind them, all weekend
- [ESPN and Disney+ Are Now Beta Testing AI-Powered Search Tools](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/espn-and-disney-are-now-beta-testing-ai-powered-search-tools/): ESPN and Disney+ are beta testing new AI-powered search and discovery features, according to a new announcement from The Walt Disney Company. The goal behind both tools is the same: helping someone find what they want even when they can describe it but can't quite pinpoint it, whether that's a stat buried somewhere in ESPN's archives
- [The Warrior Games Are Coming Back to Walt Disney World in 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/08/warrior-games-return-walt-disney-world-2027/): The Warrior Games are returning to Walt Disney World Resort in August 2027, and Fantasy Land News was on hand at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex yesterday when Disney made it official. This will mark the third time the adaptive sports competition has been hosted at Walt Disney World, following the 2022 and 2024 Games.
- [AMC Unveils Starship Enterprise Popcorn Bucket and Mystery Topper Cups for Star Trek's 60th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/amc-unveils-starship-enterprise-popcorn-bucket-and-mystery-topper-cups-for-star-treks-60th/): AMC Theatres is marking Star Trek's 60th anniversary with a new concession collectible lineup arriving September 4, headlined by a Starship Enterprise popcorn bucket built around the original NCC-1701 U.S.S. Enterprise. This ship first appeared on the big screen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture and was from the original TV show. The bucket includes popcorn and sits on a light-up base
- [Chemistry, Charm, and Boy Bands Take Center Stage in Hallmark Channel's Absolutely Devoted to You - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/chemistry-charm-and-boy-bands-take-center-stage-in-hallmark-channels-absolutely-devoted-to-you-review/): What do you get when you have a TV show producer, a community center, and a former boy band? You get Absolutely Devoted to You starring Kimberley Sustad and Jesse Metcalfe. Absolutely Devoted to You will premiere Saturday at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+. Absolutely Devoted
- [Disney Confirms 2026 Halloween Popcorn Bucket Lineup: New Headless Horseman and Vampire Mickey Designs Join Returning Favorites](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/07/disney-halloween-2026-popcorn-buckets-full-lineup-confirmed/): Disney has officially confirmed its 2026 Halloween popcorn bucket and sipper lineup for Walt Disney World, closing the loop on rumors we flagged earlier this month and mixing new designs with the return of two fan favorites. The reveal came from Disney Eats and covers everything from Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party exclusives to returning water
- [Hallmark Confirms Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Premiere Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-premiere-date-november-28/): Hallmark has confirmed that Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, the first movie ever filmed at Walt Disney World, premieres Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. Central on Hallmark Channel, with the movie streaming on Hallmark+ starting the next day. The date was confirmed during a Hallmark
- [ESPN8 The Ocho Returns to Walt Disney World on August 7 for Its 10th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/06/espn8-the-ocho-returns-wide-world-of-sports-august-7-2026/): ESPN8 The Ocho returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World on August 7, 2026 for its 10-year anniversary. Free tickets, full details, and what to expect from the OCH10
- [Disney and TikTok Team Up to Bring Fan-Made Videos Into the Disney+ App](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/05/disney-and-tiktok-team-up-to-bring-fan-made-videos-into-the-disney-app/): Disney and TikTok announced a new partnership today that will bring fan-made TikTok videos featuring Disney characters and stories directly into the Disney+ app, starting with a US pilot in the coming months. The deal, announced August 5, is described by both companies as the first of its kind. Under the agreement, short-form videos from
- [Disney's Q3 Earnings Show Growth at the Parks and a Toy Story 5 Boost for Everything Else](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/05/disney-q3-fy26-earnings-parks-toy-story-5/): Disney's theme parks and streaming business both had a strong third quarter, with Toy Story 5 crossing $1 billion at the global box office and helping push Disney's merchandise sales to their best growth in five years. The Walt Disney Company released its fiscal third quarter results on August 5, covering the three months ending
- [Hallmark Channel Celebrated 25 Years With A Special Night in NYC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/05/hallmark-channel-celebrated-25-years-with-a-special-night-in-nyc/): Hallmark Channel has turned 25, and the stars came together to celebrate at a show at the 92NY. Fans gathered in the theater and had the opportunity to join via streaming. Hosted by Breanne Heldman from PEOPLE, there were three different panels that took to the stage to share their experiences at Hallmark Channel and
- [Primark Is Opening a New Store Right Next to Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/05/primark-orlando-vineland-outlets-opening/): Primark opens its second Orlando store at Vineland Premium Outlets on August 20, just minutes from Walt Disney World and the Disney Character Warehouse.
- [Disney Consumer Products Moving From Experiences to Entertainment Studios in October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/04/disney-consumer-products-moves-entertainment-studios-october-2026/): The Walt Disney Company is restructuring its Consumer Products division, moving most of its operations out of Disney Experiences and into Disney Entertainment Studios, effective October 2026, according to a joint memo from Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, and Alan Bergman, chairman of Disney Entertainment Studios. The move puts Disney's merchandise and licensing business
- [Joe Schott Takes Over as Walt Disney World Resort President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/04/joe-schott-walt-disney-world-president-vision/): Joe Schott is Walt Disney World's new president. Read his full statement, his 40-year Disney career, and what he inherits under construction now
- [Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration Details for Disneyland D23 Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/disney-princess-ultimate-concert-celebration-d23-2026/): Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration is set to close out D23 Day at Disney California Adventure on Thursday, Aug. 13, and Disney says it will be the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled. The concert kicks off World Princess Week and caps a day that also includes a Disney Legends Cavalcade and
- [Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Reveals 2026 Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/04/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-food-wine-classic-reveals-2026-menus/): The 17th annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic has its full 2026 menu lineup, and it's a big one. Set for Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, the two-night event will serve more than 50 unique dishes, following the dates we reported back in March. The festival takes over the
- [New Kermit the Frog Passholder Magnet Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios August 11](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/04/kermit-passholder-magnet-hollywood-studios-2026/): Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a new reason to head to Disney's Hollywood Studios starting August 11. Disney is releasing a Kermit the Frog Passholder magnet, a matching Key Lime Kermit Milkshake, and a limited-time PhotoPass Magic Shot, all running through September 24, 2026. The magnet is available at Mickey Shorts Theater from park
- [Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket and Headless Horseman Sipper Coming to MNSSHP 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/hatbox-ghost-and-headless-horseman-popcorn-buckets-coming-to-mnsshp-2026/): Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off its first night of the 2026 season on August 7 at Walt Disney World, and two new party-exclusive souvenirs are debuting alongside it. Guests with a ticket to the party can pick up the Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket and the Headless Horseman Sipper at carts near Cinderella Castle while
- [Coyote vs. Acme Popcorn Buckets and Cups Revealed Ahead of August 28 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/coyote-vs-acme-popcorn-buckets-2026/): The first popcorn buckets and cups for Coyote vs. Acme are here, built around the chained anvil from the film's poster art, ahead of its August 28 theatrical release. All the buckets officially releasing were seen during CinemaCon 2026, so nothing is a surprise. If any more buckets do get announced, we will update the article, but
- [Disney Worldbuilders Release Date Confirmed: Streaming August 20 on Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/disney-worldbuilders-release-date-august-20-disney-plus/): Disney has confirmed that Disney Worldbuilders, the new documentary from filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, streams on Disney+ starting August 20, just four days after its D23 2026 world premiere. Disney first announced the documentary ahead of D23, and the studio has now released the official trailer, poster, and premiere details. Disney Worldbuilders premieres at D23 2026 on Sunday, August
- [Golden Link Recalls 55000 Marvel Theater Popcorn Buckets Over Battery Hazard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/golden-link-recalls-fantastic-four-cups-captain-america-popcorn-buckets/): The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Marvel theater items: Fantastic Four cups and Captain America LED helmet containers. It found both contain button cell batteries accessible to children. Golden Link, the importer, offers refunds to purchasers. Golden Link, the importer of both items, is offering refunds to anyone who bought one. The recall covers
- [Meet Bakari, the New Silverback Gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/03/meet-bakari-the-new-silverback-gorilla-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/): A new silverback is stepping into the spotlight along Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Bakari, a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla, is settling in as the leader of the park's family troop. Bakari's arrival closes an era for the troop. For nearly 30 years, the family group was led by Gino, the
- [Love, Wine, and Romance in Hallmark Channel's Toast To Italy - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/01/love-wine-and-romance-in-hallmark-channels-toast-to-italy-review/): Toast to Italy premieres on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, August 1st, and stars Will Kemp and Torrey DeVitto. This movie is a perfect blend of family lore, adventure, love, and a special vintage. The story that unravels is a fun and slightly mystical journey. Jenny travels to Italy for a special bottle of wine for
- [Every Walt Disney World Deal and Discount Available Right Now (2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/31/every-walt-disney-world-deal-and-discount-available-right-now-2026/): Disney confirmed a full slate of Walt Disney World deals for 2026, covering everything from discounted multi-day tickets and free water park days to holiday room offers and special pricing for military families and Florida residents. The offers were most recently updated on June 30, and stack in different combinations depending on when you're traveling and
- [Disney Consumer Products Unveils Massive Spider-Man: Brand New Day Merch Wave](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/31/disney-consumer-products-unveils-massive-spider-man-brand-new-day-merch-wave/): Disney Consumer Products confirmed a sweeping new wave of Spider-Man: Brand New Day merchandise on July 30, teaming up with licensees including the LEGO Group, Hasbro, Funko, Mattel, Iron Studios, Civil Regime, Old Navy, Crocs, Fossil, Bershka, and Displate for a lineup that spans toys, apparel, accessories, home decor, games, and books ahead of the
- [Jack Sock and Orlando Squeeze Headline Major League Pickleball at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/30/major-league-pickleball-disney-world-espn-wwos/): This weekend, the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex belongs to pickleball. Major League Pickleball is holding the final regular season event of the year inside the State Farm Field House, with the league's top teams competing for standings points ahead of the 2026 MLP Playoffs. The Orlando Squeeze is the host team, and this
- [Say Oui To Romance in Paris Is Always a Good Idea on Hallmark+ Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/say-oui-to-romance-in-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-on-hallmark-review/): Hallmark+ is launching its newest direct-to-Hallmark+ series with the premiere of Paris Is Always a Good Idea. The series premieres on Thursday, July 30, with the first two episodes and goes through August 27. The series stars Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster, and is a limited 6-episode series that is streaming exclusively on Hallmark+.
- [Disney Adds Patrick Warburton's Mayor Winddancer to Zootopia: Better Zoogether!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/zootopia-better-zoogether-mayor-winddancer-preshow/): Zootopia: Better Zoogether! is getting its first major update since opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with a new preshow scene introducing Mayor Winddancer starting today, July 29, inside the Tree of Life Theater. Walt Disney Imagineering announced the change on social media with a behind-the-scenes look at the new scene alongside Story Lead David, and the
- [Insidious: Out of the Further Lipstick Demon Popcorn Bucket Revealed Ahead of August 21 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/29/insidious-out-of-the-further-popcorn-bucket-tin/): Insidious: Out of the Further has its first two pieces of theater merchandise online now at Swan Drive-In: the $39.99 Lipstick Demon Popcorn Bucket, marked *LIMITED AND RARE*, and the $17.99 Round Metal Tin, both live as of 10 pm last night. We knew the tin was coming. A full sculpted bucket for this film
- [Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets Coming to AMC & Other Theaters in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets/): AMC revealed four Harry Potter 25th Anniversary popcorn buckets at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, including the Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket, the AMC-exclusive Nimbus Broom Popcorn Bucket, the Hogsmeade House Popcorn Bucket, and the Gryffindor Drink Cup, and confirmed US pricing has now landed for several pieces in the wider collection. The Nimbus Broom bucket
- [New Ghost Popcorn Bucket and Tumbler Released for 2 Big to Rig Concert Film](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/28/ghost-2-big-to-rig-popcorn-bucket-tumbler/): Ghost's Popcorn Tin Bucket ($17.99) and Double Wall Tumbler ($14.99) are now available online at Swan Drive-In ahead of the band's new concert film, 2 Big to Rig, with Epic Theatres confirmed to carry both items as well. The 130oz tin bucket wraps the band's tour artwork around the whole can, with the gold GHOST
- [Frontierland Transformation Update: Piston Peak Construction Walls Take Shape](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/28/frontierland-transformation-update-piston-peak-construction-walls-take-shape/): Piston Peak National Park, the Cars inspired expansion coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, has a new landmark on site this week. A large blue crane base has gone up near the Haunted Mansion, and fresh photos from both the ground and the air show just how far the dirt work and wall construction have
- [New Photos Show the Roof Going Up on Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas Carousel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/27/tropical-americas-carousel-roof-construction-animal-kingdom/): The carousel taking shape inside Pueblo Esperanza at Disney's Animal Kingdom just reached a milestone we've been waiting on. Last time we checked in on Tropical Americas construction, the carousel was still an open steel ring with no roof in sight, just a decagon frame sitting on its concrete slab while a queue building started
- [Mickey's of Glendale Reveals Color Block and Duffy & Friends D23 2026 Collections](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/mickeys-of-glendale-d23-2026-color-block-duffy-friends-collections/): Mickey's of Glendale is returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2026, and Disney has now revealed a fourth collection in what's shaping up to be a full series of Imagineering-inspired merchandise drops ahead of the show. Named after its original home in Glendale, California, Mickey's of Glendale is the Walt Disney Imagineering campus
- [Here's every movie airing on Hallmark Channel for its 25th birthday celebration](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/27/hallmark-channel-25th-birthday-movie-guide-august-2026/): Hallmark Channel is marking 25 years on the air with a two-week celebration full of the movies fans have loved since 2001, plus three brand new premieres. The lineup runs from Saturday, August 1 through Sunday, August 16, mixing weekday encores of longtime favorites with an all-original slate every Saturday and Sunday. Three new movies debut
- [First Look at Star Wars: The Experience Revealed at Comic-Con](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/27/star-wars-the-experience-first-look/): The first real look at Star Wars: The Experience is here, and it comes straight from San Diego Comic-Con. The Franklin Institute and Lucasfilm unveiled official exhibit renderings and key art on July 24, giving fans their first glimpse inside the exhibition set to open in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027. We first told you
- [Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets Now Available at Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/26/fast-and-the-furious-25th-anniversary-popcorn-buckets/): Three new Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary collectibles, including Dom's Charger Popcorn Bucket, a License Plate Popcorn Tin Bucket, and a NOS Canister Cup, are now available to order online at Swan Drive-In ahead of the film's August 21 return to theaters. Universal Pictures is bringing the original 2001 film back to theaters nationwide
- [Black Panther 3 Confirmed: Ryan Coogler Directing, December 2028 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/25/black-panther-3-david-jonsson-new-black-panther-cast/): Ryan Coogler is officially back for Black Panther 3, and Marvel just answered the question fans have been asking for years. During its Hall H panel, Marvel Studios confirmed a December 15, 2028 release for the film, alongside the news that Alien: Romulus and The Long Walk star David Jonsson will play the grown-up version
- [Ryan Gosling Cast as Ghost Rider in New Marvel Studios Film](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/25/ryan-gosling-ghost-rider-mcu-shawn-levy/): Ryan Gosling is Marvel's new Ghost Rider. Marvel Studios confirmed the casting during its Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, with Shawn Levy attached to direct. The film heads to theaters in 2028. This is great news coming out of the Marvel Panel tonight during SDCC 2026, while everyone is holding their breath for
- [Walt Disney World Details Hundreds of Millions in Annual Reinvestment Across Attractions and Resorts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/25/disney-world-reinvestment-classic-attractions-fifth-park/): Disney Experiences recently posted that at a recent media panel, Walt Disney World executives laid out the philosophy behind reinvesting in classic attractions and resorts instead of only chasing new ones. We've heard versions of this pitch before. What made this one different is that we'd already ridden almost every example they used to prove
- [Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine! Is Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/disney-lorcana-attack-of-the-vine-is-available-now/): Disney Lorcana's Attack of the Vine! is available now, with Booster Boxes, the Illumineer's Trove, and both new playmats hitting shelves nationwide today, July 24, 2026. The set's Prerelease Box already got an early jump at local game stores on July 17, and today's mass release completes the full rollout for players and collectors picking it
- [Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Hosting a D23 Day Pop-Up at Disneyland Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/24/disney-weddings-d23-day-disneyland-hotel/): Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings is hosting a special "Disney Weddings at D23 Day" event at Rose Court Garden at the Disneyland Hotel on Thursday, August 13, from 10am to 6pm PST, one day ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event kicking off at the Anaheim Convention Center. The pop-up gives engaged couples and curious fans a chance
- [Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 Gets November 20 Premiere Date at San Diego Comic-Con](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/23/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-season-3-gets-november-20-premiere-date-at-san-diego-comic-con/): Percy Jackson and the Olympians returned to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con today, and the cast and crew came with a big reveal for fans. Season 3, based on The Titan's Curse, will premiere November 20 on Disney+. The panel also brought a full lineup of announcements and a first look at what's ahead for Percy
- [Disney Lorcana Attack of the Vine Prerelease Confirmed for July 17, Mass Release July 24](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/lorcana-attack-of-the-vine-100-percent-organic-panic-q3-2026/): Disney Lorcana's Attack of the Vine! set releases July 24, 2026. Full pricing, product details, Prerelease Box date, and confirmed Monsters Inc., Up, and Turning Red glimmers
- [Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Foodie Guide Is Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/23/mnsshp-2026-foodie-guide-now-available/): Disney has released the full food and drink lineup for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026, and it's packed with new treats worth planning a trip around. The party kicks off August 7 at Magic Kingdom and runs on select nights through October 31, and with several dates already sold out, now is the time to
- [The Walt Disney Company Store: The Full D23 2026 Pin Catalog with Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/23/the-walt-disney-company-store-pin-catalog-d23-2026/): Every pin coming to The Walt Disney Company Store and Pin Store at D23 2026, sorted by day, with prices, edition sizes, and purchase limits
- [Disney Studio Store Hollywood: The Full D23 2026 Pin Catalog by Day and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/disney-studio-store-hollywood-pin-catalog-d23-2026/): Every pin coming to Disney Studio Store Hollywood at D23 2026, sorted by day, with prices, edition sizes, and purchase limits for each series
- [Leslie Iwerks Announces 'Disney Worldbuilders,' a New Documentary Coming to Disney+ in August](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/leslie-iwerks-disney-worldbuilders-documentary-d23-2026/): Leslie Iwerks is heading back to Disney+ with a brand-new feature documentary called Disney Worldbuilders, and it is set to premiere at D23 2026 before landing on the streamer in August. The film explores how some of Disney's most beloved stories move from the screen into the real-world experiences fans walk through at the parks, and it
- [Halloween Horror Nights 35 Adds Fortnitemares Scare Zone at Universal Orlando and Hollywood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/halloween-horror-nights-35-adds-fortnitemares-scare-zone-at-universal-orlando-and-hollywood/): Halloween Horror Nights is teaming up with Fortnite for the first time, turning the game's signature Fortnitemares event into a full scare zone at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood this fall. The new scare zone is called Freaky Fields, and it reimagines Fortnitemares as a Halloween-themed battleground. Guests walking through will encounter
- [Disney+ Sets 2027 Release for New Julie Andrews Documentary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/julie-andrews-documentary-disney-plus-2027/): Julie Andrews is getting the definitive documentary treatment, and Disney+ will be the one to tell her story. A new film from director R.J. Cutler is set to premiere globally on the streamer in 2027, promising an intimate look at the woman behind decades of beloved roles. The film traces Andrews' path from her early
- [Mickey's of Glendale Pin Store: The Full D23 2026 Pin Lineup by Day and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/22/mickeys-of-glendale-pin-store-the-full-d23-2026-pin-lineup-by-day-and-prices/): Mickey's of Glendale is returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2026 with all-new Walt Disney Imagineering-inspired merchandise, and the Mickey's of Glendale Pin Store is where collectors are going to want to plan their time. Developed for fans who love the artistry behind Disney's parks, attractions, and stories, Mickey's of Glendale is the
- [PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets: Every Theater Chain (2026)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/paw-patrol-dino-movie-popcorn-buckets-every-theater-chain-2026/): See every PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie popcorn bucket by theater chain, including Regal's lunchbox combo, Cinemark's Marshall head bucket, and AMC's full lineup
- [Kraft Heinz X Disney Landmark Multi-Year Deal Across Parks, Cruises and D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/kraft-heinz-x-disney-landmark-multi-year-deal-across-parks-cruises-and-d23-2026/): Kraft Heinz and The Walt Disney Company have announced a landmark, multi-year strategic deal that will bring ten Kraft Heinz brands into Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line and Disney's media platforms, with the first public preview arriving at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this August 14 through 16 in Anaheim. The partnership spans foodservice, media,
- [D23 2026 Shopping Guide: Every Store, New Additions, and How to Get In Line](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/how-to-shop-at-d23-2026-guide/): Everything fans need to know about shopping at D23 2026, including every store on the show floor, new additions, and how virtual queue and mobile checkout work
- [Disney Store Reveals D23 2026 Collections and eCommerce Day for Fans at Home](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/disney-store-reveals-d23-2026-collections-and-ecommerce-day-for-fans-at-home/): Disney Store returns to D23 2026 with Disney x Formula 1, Blooms by Disney, and a SkinnyDip Peter Pan collection, plus an eCommerce Day for fans who can't attend
- [Disney .YNSD: New Imagineer-Created Brand Debuts at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/21/disney-ynsd-new-imagineer-created-brand-debuts-at-d23-2026/): Disney has unveiled an entirely new lifestyle brand called .YNSD, created by a collective of Walt Disney Imagineers and set to make its public debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026. Rather than relying on character graphics or overt branding, .YNSD takes a design-first approach, weaving hidden references, unique materials, and unexpected details into
- [Hallmark & Disney Magic Panel Confirmed for D23 2026 Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/hallmark-disney-magic-panel-d23-2026/): D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has added a new panel for Sunday, August 16, called Hallmark & Disney Magic: Our Creative Partnership, and it is exactly the crossover Fantasy Land News has been chasing for a year now. The panel promises a behind-the-scenes look at the creative collaboration between Hallmark and Disney, starting with
- [Avengers: Doomsday Trailer DID Drop Today, Fandango Tease Suggests](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/avengers-doomsday-trailer-fandango-tease-july-20/): Fandango teased a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer overnight with a 12.18.26 watch button, right as Infinity Vision tickets go on sale. Here's what it could mean, and when we'll know for sure
- [Walt Disney World Resumes AI-Powered Search Testing for Cast Members This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/20/walt-disney-world-resumes-ai-powered-search-testing-for-cast-members-this-week/): Walt Disney World is testing its AI-powered website search feature again this week, and for now the test is limited to Cast Members who are logged into their Cast ID accounts. This is not the first time guests and Disney watchers have gotten a look at the tool. Back in June, the feature briefly appeared
- [Avengers: Doomsday Premium Tickets Go on Sale July 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/avengers-doomsday-premium-tickets-go-on-sale-july-20-at-9-am-et/): Marvel fans will not have to wait until December to start planning their Avengers: Doomsday theater trip. Disney is opening premium ticket sales for the film on Monday, July 20, at 9 AM, on Fandango and your local theater, five months ahead of the movie's December 18 release. We have spotted screening times being added
- [D23 2026 Lucasfilm Pavilion to Screen LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/19/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian-d23-2026-screening/): LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian hits Disney+ September 2, and D23 2026 attendees get an early look with an August 15 screening in Anaheim
- [Monstropolis Construction Update: Roller Coaster Structure and Harryhausen's Entrance Take Shape at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/monstropolis-hollywood-studios-construction-update-july-2026/): New aerial photos show major construction progress on Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including the roller coaster structure, Harryhausen's entrance frame, and early Monsters theming
- [Bruce Vaughn: The Imagineering Chief Steering Disney's $60 Billion Parks Expansion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/18/bruce-vaughn-imagineering-disney-parks-2026/): Bruce Vaughn left Disney, ran a VR startup, then came back to lead Walt Disney Imagineering through its biggest expansion ever. Here is his story.
- [Maria Gotor Makes History as Disney Cruise Line's First-Ever Female Captain of the Disney Wish](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/maria-gotor-makes-history-as-disney-cruise-lines-first-ever-female-captain-of-the-disney-wish/): Captain Maria Gotor has taken the helm of the Disney Wish, becoming the first woman ever to captain a Disney Cruise Line ship. Her path to the bridge started nowhere near the water. Long before commanding one of the most recognizable ships in the fleet, Gotor spent six years practicing law in Spain. Captain Maria
- [New Aerial Photos Reveal the Massive Scale of Encanto's Casita Under Construction at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/encanto-casita-construction-animal-kingdom-tropical-americas/): New aerial photos from Bioreconstruct give fans its clearest look yet at just how big Casita is going to be once the Encanto ride opens inside Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The photos, captured from above the Tropical Americas construction zone, show a tall, rough outline of poured concrete walls rising on top of
- [Disney Jr. Let's Play! Party Returns to Disneyland Resort August 13-16, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/disney-jr-lets-play-party-disneyland-2026/): Disney Jr. Let's Play! Party is making its return to Disneyland Resort this August, kicking off at Disney California Adventure on August 13, D23 Day, before extending into a three-day celebration at the Downtown Disney District through August 16. Read more Disneyland news on Fantasy Land News, and follow our D23 2026 hub for everything happening in Anaheim this
- [The Magic of Disney Animation Opens September 14 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/17/magic-of-disney-animation-opens-september-14-hollywood-studios/): Disney has confirmed The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the building itself is a landmark in its own right, modeled after the real Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank, Mickey's Sorcerer Hat and all. The building sits at the center of the reimagined Walt Disney Studios courtyard, which
- [D23 2026 Full Show Floor Lineup: Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/d23-2026-show-floor-experiences-announced/): Disney has revealed what fans can expect on the show floor at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, and it is the largest show floor in the event's history. The expanded lineup spans August 14 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, with a kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort on August 13
- [Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Debuts at Disneyland D23 Day Aug. 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/hatbox-ghost-popcorn-bucket-disneyland/): The Haunted Mansion's Hatbox Ghost is getting his own popcorn bucket, and he's set to haunt Disneyland Resort starting Aug. 13, which happens to be D23 Day 2026. The new novelty bucket features the character's glowing green head, detachable hatbox handle detail, and a Disney Parks strap, giving fans a spookier alternative to the resort's
- [Level99 Disney Springs: Meet the 23 Artists Behind the Venue's Stunning Visual World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/level99-disney-springs-meet-the-23-artists-behind-the-venues-stunning-visual-world/): Level99 at Disney Springs is not just a game venue. It is a full-on art experience, and after spending three hours inside during the media preview, we can tell you the art is not decoration. It is part of the game, part of the story, and honestly one of the best reasons to go back.
- [KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS Popcorn Bucket Available at Cinemark & Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/16/katseye-wild-hearts-popcorn-buckets-cinemark-regal/): Tickets are officially on sale for KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS, and EYEKONS have even more reason to celebrate. Both Cinemark and Regal have confirmed collectible popcorn buckets tied to the film's August 12 theatrical release, joining the growing lineup covered on FLN's Movie Theater Popcorn Buckets hub. Cinemark's collectible is a 130oz popcorn tin featuring KATSEYE's
- [Frozen Ever After Down at EPCOT Due to China and Norway Pavilion Outage](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/epcot-china-norway-power-outage-frozen-ever-after-closed/): A power outage affecting the China and Norway pavilions at EPCOT has closed Frozen Ever After and Reflections of China, along with several nearby locations, as of this afternoon. Frozen Ever After, one of EPCOT's most popular attractions and consistently one of the longest waits in the park, is currently down. Reflections of China, the
- [Life360 Debuts Disney Tile Collection With Mickey and Minnie Starter Pack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/life360-debuts-disney-tile-collection-with-mickey-and-minnie-starter-pack/): Everyone's favorite mouse is officially in the business of helping families keep track of the things they love most. Life360, the family connection and safety app, has partnered with The Walt Disney Company to launch a limited-edition collection of Tile Bluetooth trackers featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, available starting July 15 on Life360.com and on Amazon; the
- [Hallmark Disney Holiday Ever After Christmas Cards and Gift Wrap Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/15/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-cards-gift-wrap-collection/): The Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After collection just added its paper goods lineup, and it might be the most affordable way into the whole collection. Hallmark has listed four greeting cards, a boxed card assortment, a jumbo wrapping paper roll and a large gift bag, all tied to the upcoming Hallmark original movie Holiday Ever After:
- [Four Flamingos Announces Richard Blais Summer Event Series at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/four-flamingos-announces-richard-blais-summer-event-series-at-hyatt-regency-grand-cypress/): Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is throwing one of the most unusual event lineups we've seen from an Orlando restaurant this summer, and Chef Richard Blais himself is showing up for all of it. Between late July and early August, guests can compete in a guacamole cook-off, rally against
- [D23 2026 Brings Back Cosplay Meet-Ups and Photo Shoots](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/d23-2026-brings-back-cosplay-meet-ups-and-photo-shoots/): D23 2026 is bringing back its official Cosplay Meet-Ups and Photo Shoots at the Grand Plaza Fountain, giving fans a themed gathering spot across all three days of the event, and it pairs naturally with the return of D23 Mousequerade, the ticketed costume contest happening the same weekend. Together, the two give cosplaying fans both a
- [Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Digital Release Date, 4K UHD and Blu-ray Details](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/mandalorian-and-grogu-digital-4k-bluray-release-date/): Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" is coming home. The film arrives on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango on July 21, with the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release following on August 25. It marks the beloved duo's first trip to the big screen after multiple award-winning seasons on Disney+,
- [Neil Patrick Harris to Host D23 2026 Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, Breaking From Tradition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/14/d23-2026-horizons-disney-experiences-showcase-neil-patrick-harris/): D23 2026's Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase is confirmed for Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. at the Honda Center, and for the first time in the showcase's modern history, it will not be hosted by a Disney Experiences chairman. Neil Patrick Harris is stepping into that role instead, guiding what Disney is billing as a journey
- [Kingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary Panel Confirmed for D23 2026 Saturday Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/13/d23-2026-deep-dive-kingdom-hearts-panel/): D23 2026's Deep Dive into KINGDOM HEARTS panel celebrates 25 years of the franchise on Saturday, August 15, with fresh momentum from the Kingdom Hearts IV reveal
- [D23 2026 Full Panel Schedule Revealed: Every Session at The Ultimate Disney Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/13/d23-2026-full-panel-schedule-revealed/): D23 2026 reveals its full panel schedule with 50+ sessions across Disney, Marvel, and Pixar, plus Reservation RSP dates for the Anaheim Convention Center.
- [Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Merchandise: Full Loungefly, Vera Bradley, Corkcicle Lineup Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hallmark-holiday-ever-after-merchandise-loungefly-vera-bradley-corkcicle-spirit-jersey/): The full Hallmark + Disney Holiday Ever After merchandise collection has surfaced on Hallmark.com, and it is one of the largest crossover drops we have seen between the two brands. Tied to the Hallmark original movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, which we first reported on when Hallmark and Disney World teamed up for the first-ever
- [Disney Lorcana D23 CCQ Tickets Go on Sale July 14, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/13/disney-lorcana-challenge-championship-qualifier-announced-for-d23-2026/): Disney Lorcana D23 CCQ tickets go on sale July 14, 2026 at 12pm PST for $75. Here's the tournament format, prize structure, and how to prep your Eventbrite and Ravensburger Play Hub accounts
- [Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After Kitchen Collection Revealed by Zrike Brands](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/12/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-kitchen-zrike-collection/): The Hallmark X Disney Holiday Ever After collection has a kitchen chapter, and it might be the coziest corner of the whole lineup. Hallmark has listed four new Zrike Brands kitchen pieces tied to the upcoming Hallmark original movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, joining the Loungefly, Vera Bradley, and Corkcicle items we found
- [Saving the Season and Finding Love in Hallmark Channel's O Little Christmas Market - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/11/saving-the-season-and-finding-love-in-hallmark-channels-o-little-christmas-market-review/): O Little Christmas Market is the Hallmark Channel Christmas in July movie premiering Saturday, July 11 at 8/7c and streaming the following day on Hallmark+. The movie stars Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar as Olivia and Grayson. Olivia (Barrell) is a gifted miniature artist who has devoted her heart to the town’s Christmas market, a
- [Disney Legend Don Iwerks, Circle-Vision 360 Pioneer, Dies at 96](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/don-iwerks-disney-legend-dies-96/): Disney has lost one of its true behind-the-scenes legends. Don Iwerks, the innovator whose fingerprints are on some of the most beloved technical achievements in Disney history, has passed away at 96. D23 and the Walt Disney Archives shared the news, and Variety confirmed he died on July 9. “Don embodied that rare combination of
- [Jonas Brothers to Record Live Hey Jonas! Episode at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/jonas-brothers-to-record-live-hey-jonas-episode-at-d23-2026/): Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas are bringing their hit iHeartPodcast Hey Jonas! to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, recording a live episode on Sunday, August 16 at 6:45 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center. The session, titled "Hey Jonas! Live at D23: Celebrating Disney Legends," will see the brothers celebrate their own induction as
- [NEW! First Look at A Grand Biltmore Christmas: Watch the Trailer Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/new-first-look-at-a-grand-biltmore-christmas-watch-the-trailer-now/): Hallmark Channel has released the first trailer for A Grand Biltmore Christmas, the follow-up to 2023's beloved A Biltmore Christmas, and while People got the exclusive first look, you can now watch it right here. Watch the trailer: Here's the official synopsis. As Biltmore House opens for the first time on Christmas Eve 1895, 13-year-old
- [Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill and Taylor Cole Get Real About the Heart Behind Hallmark's Christmas at Sea](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/rachel-boston-erin-cahill-and-taylor-cole-get-real-about-the-heart-behind-hallmarks-christmas-at-sea/): We only had a few minutes with Rachel Boston, Erin Cahill, and Taylor Cole during a recent press junket for Hallmark's Christmas at Sea, but it was one of the most genuinely moving interviews I've done. Three of Hallmark's biggest stars, sitting together, swapping stories about the fans who've shaped this experience for them. Christmas
- [The Muppet Show Gets 6 of Disney's 125 Emmy Nominations in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/the-muppet-show-gets-6-of-disneys-125-emmy-nominations-in-2026/): The Walt Disney Company picked up 125 Emmy nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards, spread across ABC, FX, Hulu, National Geographic, Disney Television Studios, and the Walt Disney Studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Television, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. Disney+ and Hulu alone accounted for 109 of those nominations, underscoring just how much of Disney's
- [Universal Orlando Launches $199 Florida Resident 2-Park Unlimited Days Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/10/universal-orlando-florida-resident-2-park-unlimited-days-ticket/): Universal Orlando's new Florida resident 2-Park Unlimited Days Ticket is $199 plus tax and covers unlimited visits through December 16, including Holidays events.
- [The Odyssey Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket Available at Swan Drive-In](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/09/swan-drive-inn-odyssey-trojan-horse-popcorn-bucket/): Swan Drive-In is now selling The Odyssey Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket that sold out instantly at Cinemark. Here's the price breakdown and full lineup
- [Spider-Man: Brand New Day Popcorn Buckets and Tumblers Now Available at Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/09/spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-marcus-theatres/): Marcus Theatres has opened online orders for its full Spider-Man: Brand New Day collectible lineup, and it is one of the biggest merch drops the chain has put out for a Marvel release. Seven items are up for pre-order right now, ranging from popcorn buckets shaped like a New York building to a color-changing cup
- [Hallmark Merriest Christmas Towns Contest: How to Nominate Your Town](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/hallmark-merriest-christmas-towns-contest-2026/): Hallmark is searching for America's Merriest Christmas Towns, with 25 winners named official Hallmark Christmas Towns and one grand prize town featured in an original movie
- [The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen Greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/the-cheetah-girls-next-gen-greenlit-for-disney-channel-and-disney/): The Cheetah Girls are officially getting a new generation. Disney announced on July 8 that "The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen" has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, bringing back Raven-Symoné as Galleria and Adrienne Bailon as Chanel alongside an all new cast of young stars, with production set to begin this month in South
- [Disney Releases Summer Book Guide for Every Type of Parkgoer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/disney-parks-summer-reading-list-travel-personality-2026/): Disney just released a summer reading guide sorted by Disney Parks travel personality, from rope droppers to pool day regulars. Here's the full list
- [Ken Potrock Announces Retirement From The Walt Disney Company After 32 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/08/ken-potrock-retiring-disney-major-events-integration/): Ken Potrock, President of Major Events Integration at The Walt Disney Company, has announced his retirement after nearly 32 years with the company. Potrock shared the news on LinkedIn, confirming he'll stay on through Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles before officially stepping away in February. Potrock's Disney career began in 1995, when he helped launch
- [Lacey Chabert, Tyler Hynes, More Join Hallmark's 25th Birthday Celebration in NYC](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/hallmark-channel-25th-birthday-nyc-event/): Hallmark Channel is turning 25, and the network is marking the milestone with a one-night-only celebration at the 92NY in New York City on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 PM ET. The event features dozens of the network's most beloved stars. The lineup includes Alison Sweeney, Andie MacDowell, Andrew Walker, Ashley Williams, Autumn Reeser, Barbara
- [Star Wars: A New Hope Blasts Back to Theaters February 2027 for 50th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/05/star-wars-a-new-hope-blasts-back-to-theaters-february-2027-for-50th-anniversary/): Star Wars: A New Hope Blasts Back to Theaters February 2027 for 50th Anniversary. Originally scheduled for an April 2027 release, Star Wars officially confirmed today that "Star Wars: A New Hope" will return to theaters on February 19, 2027. In a post earlier today from the official Star Wars Account, "Star Wars celebrates 50
- [Lucasfilm Announces Star Wars: The Experience 50th Anniversary Museum Exhibition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/star-wars-the-experience-franklin-institute-2027/): Lucasfilm and The Franklin Institute have announced Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy, a massive new exhibition opening in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027, as part of the franchise's 50th anniversary celebration. Described as the largest and most comprehensive behind-the-scenes Star Wars exhibition to date, it will run through September 6, 2027,
- [Universal Nights After-Hours Event Announced for Epic Universe This Fall](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/07/universal-nights-epic-universe-after-hours-event-2026/): Universal Orlando Resort just announced Universal Nights, a brand new after-hours event coming to Universal Epic Universe this fall. The limited capacity ticketed party debuts on two dates, Saturday, October 3, and Saturday, October 17, running from 9 p.m. to midnight. Universal Nights gives guests nighttime access to Epic Universe in a way that hasn't existed
- [Hallmark Exclusive Disney 'Holiday Ever After' Loungefly Minnie Mouse Backpack, Ears, and Pins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-loungefly-collection/): The full Loungefly lineup for Hallmark's Holiday Ever After collection is here, with a Minnie Mouse backpack, bag charm, ears headband and mystery pin.
- [Hallmark and Disney Share New Holiday Ever After Sneak Peek at Echo Lake](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-sneak-peek/): Hallmark Channel released a sneak peek of the new Disney collaboration movie "Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True', that will premiere during this year's Countdown to Christmas, this past weekend during the Christmas Under Construction movie. Hallmark Channel is showing sneak peeks all month long during Christmas In July. Just last week,
- [Roger Goodell, Mickey Mouse Video Teases Disney-NFL Fanatics Fest Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/roger-goodell-mickey-mouse-video-teases-disney-nfl-fanatics-fest-event/): Disney and the NFL are teaming up for Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, and the announcement video alone is worth the price of admission. Disney shared a new clip on social media showing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hopping on a video call with Mickey Mouse for some friendly advice ahead of the collaboration. When Mickey tells him
- [Disney World's Carousel of Progress Shuts Down Until 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/carousel-of-progress-closed-refurbishment-2026/): Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is now closed at Magic Kingdom for a major refurbishment. Here's what's changing and when it reopens
- [House of Mouse Expo 2026 Returns to Disney Springs Area July 31 to August 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/06/house-of-mouse-expo-2026/): House of Mouse Expo 2026 runs July 31 to August 2 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort near Disney Springs, with Kaitlyn Robrock, Steve Whitmire, and 11 more guests confirmed
- ["Don't Look Back in Anger" Oasis Documentary Trailer Released Ahead of September Theatrical Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/05/dont-look-back-in-anger-oasis-documentary-trailer-disney-plus/): The first trailer for "Don't Look Back in Anger," the documentary charting Oasis' 2025 reunion tour, has arrived, and it comes with the band's first joint interview in over 20 years. Disney+ shared the teaser today, exactly one year after Oasis kicked off their Live '25 tour in Cardiff, Wales, the first time Liam and Noel
- [Love Meets Renovation in Hallmark Channel's Christmas Under Construction - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/05/love-meets-renovation-in-hallmark-channels-christmas-under-construction-review/): Christmas in July is in full swing on Hallmark Channel. Christmas Under Construction premiered on Saturday night and is now streaming on Hallmark+. Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing star as Chelsea and Cooper in this new Hallmark Channel Christmas romance. Christmas Under Construction is the story of Chelsea and Jake, America’s sweethearts and the stars
- [Disney Celebrates America Echoes Walt Disney World's 1988-1992 Fourth of July TV Specials](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/04/disney-celebrates-america-fourth-of-july-specials-1988-1992/): Disney Celebrates America brings back the spirit of late 1980s and early 1990s Fourth of July TV specials that showed what was next for Disney.
- [Disneyland Hits "Over 1 Billion Served" Ahead of 71st Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/03/disneyland-hits-over-1-billion-served-ahead-of-71st-anniversary/): Disneyland Resort just hit a number that's almost hard to picture: one billion guests. On July 3, 2026, Disney marked the milestone with a ceremony at the entrance of Disneyland park, celebrating seven decades of visitors from around the world who've walked through the gates of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure since 1955. The honoree
- ["Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi" Sets August 5 Disney+ Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/03/star-wars-visions-ninth-jedi-series-disney-plus/): "Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi" is coming to Disney+ and Hulu on August 5, expanding the beloved anime short into a full 8-episode limited series. Lucasfilm and Production I.G unveiled the trailer and key art today, debuting them live at a panel during Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles. Supervising director Kenji
- [Mickey, Pluto, Goofy Meet Guests in Spirit of '76 Costumes at Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/03/mickey-pals-spirit-of-76-meet-and-greet-epcot-american-adventure/): July 4th at Epcot Spirit of '76 Disney Character Meet and Greet. Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy, along with Chip & Dale, are dressed in their Revolutionary War Spirit of ’76 character costumes today, July 3rd and July 4th, 2026, in American Adventure at Epcot. Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy meet guests next to the Art of
- [Hallmark Exclusive Disney 'Holiday Ever After' Vera Bradley Bags: Full List of Items and Prices](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/hallmark-disney-holiday-ever-after-vera-bradley-collection/): Vera Bradley's full Holiday Ever After lineup is here, with a sling backpack, Bancroft backpack, totes, duffle bag and more, plus prices and release info.
- [Meow, It's Official: 'The Trooper' Popcorn Bucket for Super Troopers 3](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/the-trooper-popcorn-bucket-super-troopers-3/): Super Troopers 3 Popcorn Bucket will be coming to Regal, Cinemark, AMC Theatres, and other movie theaters when the movie is released on August 7, 2026. Officially called 'The Trooper' popcorn bucket, it will hold 130 oz of popcorn, and the expected price should be $44.99 and possibly a little lower. We now have the
- [Hallmark Channel 'Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True' Trailer Released](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/02/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-trailer/): Hallmark Channel just released the first official trailer for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and the first-ever Hallmark and Disney Parks movie collaboration finally has footage to match the hype that started with that April poster reveal. You can watch the new trailer below, or it will air on the Hallmark
- [X-Men '97 Season 2 Premieres on Disney+ Alongside Dave's Hot Chicken Collab](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/x-men-97-season-2-premieres-on-disney-alongside-daves-hot-chicken-collab/): Marvel Animation's "X-Men '97" Season 2 is now streaming exclusively on Disney+, arriving with a perfect 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes as of today and nine new episodes continuing the Emmy-nominated series. Season 2 picks up with the X-Men divided and scattered across different eras in time, struggling to find their way back to
- [Disney and Blue Star Families Host Toy Story 5 Screening for Military Families at Camp Pendleton, Josh D'Amaro Surprises Attendees With Disneyland Tickets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/disney-blue-star-families-toy-story-5-camp-pendleton-military-families/): Disney and Blue Star Families hosted nearly 500 military families for a Toy Story 5 screening at Camp Pendleton, with Josh D'Amaro surprising every family with Disneyland tickets
- [Magic Kingdom Flyover 2026: Air Force Reserve Honors America's 250th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/disney-july-4-2026-military-flyover-cinderella-castle/): A U.S. Air Force Reserve flyover honoring America's 250th anniversary is set to pass directly over Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on July 4, weather permitting. Disney confirmed the details in a community notice shared with neighbors and resort guests, and the moment will mark one of the more significant patriotic displays the resort has
- [Universal Orlando Fourth of July 2026 Schedule: Fireworks, DJs and Character Meet and Greets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/universal-orlando-fourth-of-july-2026-schedule-fireworks-djs-and-character-meet-and-greets/): Universal Orlando Resort is going all in on America's 250th birthday this year, spreading Fourth of July entertainment across Universal Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Universal CityWalk and select resort hotels on July 4, 2026. At Epic Universe, the celebration starts at 5:00 p.m. with patriotic stilt walkers roaming the park, followed by a DJ and
- [Avengers Campus Expansion Update: Inside the Test & Adjust Team Building Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/avengers-campus-expansion-new-attractions-construction-update/): The Avengers Campus expansion at Disney California Adventure is moving into its next phase, with planning and construction well underway on two new attractions, Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab. A new feature from Disney Experiences gives fans a look inside that process through Mark Diwas, a longtime Disneyland Resort cast member now helping
- [HHN Announces First-Ever Hellraiser House at Universal Orlando and Hollywood](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/07/01/hhn-announces-first-ever-hellraiser-house-at-universal-orlando-and-hollywood/): Halloween Horror Nights is opening the Lament Configuration for the first time in the event's history. Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have announced an all-new Hellraiser haunted house inspired by the original trilogy, bringing Pinhead and the Cenobites to both coasts this fall as part of Halloween Horror Nights 2026, the event's landmark
- [Lori Loughlin's Garage Sale Mystery Returns to Hallmark Channel Fall 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/lori-loughlin-garage-sale-mystery-returns-fall-2026/): Lori Loughlin is bringing Garage Sale Mystery back to Hallmark Channel, and it's coming sooner than fans might think. The actress announced the revival in a video shared to Instagram, telling fans the long-running mystery series will return sometime this fall 2026, airing first on Hallmark Channel with episodes available the next day on Hallmark+.
- [Warner Bros. Built an Insane Dishwasher Popcorn Bucket for Evil Dead Burn](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/evil-dead-burn-dishwasher-popcorn-bucket/): Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have built a one-of-a-kind dishwasher-themed popcorn bucket for Evil Dead Burn, the latest entry in the franchise hitting theaters July 10. The promotional piece, first revealed by Dread Central, is exactly what it sounds like: a miniature dishwasher, complete with an exposed knife rack, that opens up to reveal
- [The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets and Theater Collectibles: Every Chain Revealed for July 17](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/the-odyssey-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/): Every The Odyssey theater collectible for July 17 — Regal's Trojan Horse Collectible Container, Cinemark's 170oz Tub and 44oz Souvenir Cup, and the IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket. Full chain-by-chain breakdown
- [Inaugural Sushi Showdown Comes to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs September 21](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/inaugural-sushi-showdown-comes-to-morimoto-asia-at-disney-springs-september-21/): Orlando's sushi scene is getting its own championship belt. Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs will host the inaugural Sushi Showdown on Monday, September 21, with the city's top sushi chefs competing head-to-head for the title of Orlando's first sushi champion. The format is straightforward and a little theatrical. Each competing chef will work with the
- [Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/): Every Minions & Monsters popcorn bucket and collectible at Regal, Cinemark, AMC, Marcus, Epic, and more — with pricing, descriptions, and updates as July 1 approaches.
- [Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets: Swan Drive-In's Full Collection Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/30/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-swan-drive-in/): Swan Drive-in has released its full Minions & Monsters merchandise lineup, and they are available online starting today, covering everything from Irene ($39.99) and Zoetrope popcorn buckets ($49.99) and two souvenir cups to two different blankets, popcorn tins, mystery plush, and the sold-out James & Goomi popcorn bucket ($49.99). Prices start at $19.99, and all
- [D23 2026 Reveals Afternoon Programming Including a Disney Rewind Concert and a One Man Alan Menken Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/d23-2026-reveals-afternoon-programming-including-a-disney-rewind-concert-and-a-one-man-alan-menken-show/): D23 has revealed a new wave of afternoon programming for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, running August 14 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, with the headline additions being a Disney Rewind Concert and a rare one man show from Disney Legend Alan Menken. Disney Rewind Concert The Disney Rewind Concert is a
- [World's Largest Swim Lesson at Walt Disney World with Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Manuel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/worlds-largest-swim-lesson-at-walt-disney-world-with-olympic-gold-medalist-simone-manuel/): Over 600 local kids from Central Florida Non-Profits got a swim lesson with not only Disney lifeguard cast members, but also a special lesson with ESPN's Take Back Sports and Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Manuel. These swim lessons have become an annual tradition at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, supported by over 100 Disney lifeguards. For many
- [Spirited Away World Tour Confirms US Dates for September 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/spirited-away-world-tour-confirms-us-dates-for-september-2027/): Toho's acclaimed stage adaptation of Spirited Away is coming to Los Angeles for a strictly limited run at the Ahmanson Theatre from September 2 through October 24, 2027, marking the production's first-ever appearance in the United States. The announcement comes as part of a sweeping 2026–2028 world tour that will also send the Japanese-language production to
- [The Angry Birds Movie 3 New Poster and Trailer Reveal Red's Fatherhood Storyline](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/the-angry-birds-movie-3-new-poster-and-trailer-reveal-reds-fatherhood-storyline/): Red and Chuck are ready to launch into their next adventure, and this time it comes with diapers attached. Paramount Pictures has released a new poster and full trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3, confirming the franchise's December 23 theatrical return after a seven year wait since The Angry Birds Movie 2. The poster
- [Hexed Directors Respond to the Trailer's "Made for Vertical Video" Backlash](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/hexed-directors-respond-to-the-trailers-made-for-vertical-video-backlash/): When Disney Animation released the first trailer for "Hexed" on June 16, the online reaction wasn't about the witches, the casting, or the story. It was about how nearly every shot was framed. Fans and critics quickly noticed that the trailer kept its action centered in the middle of the frame almost every time. That
- [How to Watch Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness Tonight](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/disney-celebrates-america-pursuit-of-happiness-watch-tonight/): Disney is turning Walt Disney World and Disneyland into the backdrop for tonight's tribute to the United States, with "Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness" airing Monday, June 29 from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The two-hour primetime special is hosted by "20/20" co-anchor Deborah Roberts, reporting from Walt Disney World Resort,
- [Child Falls Into Animal Enclosure at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/29/girl-falls-animal-enclosure-animal-kingdom-lodge-sanaa/): A child visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge went over a rock wall and dropped into the Sunset Savanna animal enclosure near Kidani Village's Sanaa restaurant on Thursday, June 25, setting off several tense minutes before a group of bystanders pulled her back to safety. The moment was captured on video and shared to Reddit's r/WaltDisneyWorld
- [The Complete Hallmark Channel Christmas in July Schedule is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/the-complete-hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-schedule-is-here/): Christmas in July is fast approaching, and Hallmark fans are ready. Some of us have already been watching since the Christmas movies started on June 26th. We will break out our finest Christmas t-shirts and have some hot cocoa while watching nothing but Christmas movies for the month. Here's a look at what is coming
- [Brennan Elliott and Erica Cerra Build the Perfect Romance in Hallmark's A Castle of Our Own-Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/28/brennan-elliott-and-erica-cerra-build-the-perfect-romance-in-hallmarks-a-castle-of-our-own-review/): Hallmark Channel closed its June Summer Nights event last night with A Castle of Our Own starring Brennan Elliott and Erica Cerra as Adam and Marley. The story revolves around Marley, an overworked architect, who takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest, and a contractor, Adam, to help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover
- [Supergirl Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/supergirl-popcorn-bucket-theater-merchandise-2026/): Every Supergirl theater collectible for June 26 — Regal's Lobo Spacehog bucket, AMC's IMAX comic book, Cinemark XD pin, and Marcus RealD 3D collectible ticket. Full chain-by-chain breakdown
- [Supergirl Popcorn Buckets and Grippr Cup Now Available at AMC Theatres Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/supergirl-popcorn-buckets-drinkware-amc-online-shop/): AMC Theatres Shop has added all four of its Supergirl popcorn bucket and drinkware collectibles to its online store, giving fans a way to order the full lineup without a theater trip ahead of the film's June 26 release. For the full picture of what other chains are offering for Supergirl, FLN's Supergirl popcorn bucket
- [Level99 Disney Springs Review: The New Game Experience Is Worth the Price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/level99-disney-springs-review/): What is Level99 at Disney Springs? It is a sprawling playground for adults and teens with 60+ life-sized mini-games, with three ways to enjoy yourself: cooperative Challenge Rooms, competitive Player-vs-Player Duels, and an interactive art scavenger hunt. Each mini-game will let you know if it consists of a physical or mental challenge, so you can decide
- [Disney's Lilo & Scratch Short to Debut Alongside Hexed on November 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/disneys-lilo-scratch-short-to-debut-alongside-hexed-on-november-25/): Disney has announced Lilo & Scratch, a brand new animated short starring Stitch, set to debut in theaters alongside Hexed on November 25. It marks the first new Disney Animation project to feature the character since the original Lilo & Stitch hit theaters back in 2002.The short was revealed on June 26, a date Disney
- [Loving Dory: Pixar Reveals New Finding Nemo Short at Annecy 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/27/loving-dory-pixar-short-announced/): Pixar has officially unveiled Loving Dory, a brand new theatrical short set in the world of Finding Nemo, marking the first time Dory and the gang have returned to the big screen in years. The announcement came during a presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where director Lou Hamou-Lhadj and producer Mary Alice
- [Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Debut New Sand Sculptures and Summer Menus for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/26/universal-orlando-resort-hotels-debut-new-sand-sculptures-and-summer-menus-for-2026/): Universal Orlando Resort is treating hotel guests to a season full of limited time perks now through August 10, 2026, with brand new sand sculptures in every hotel lobby, fresh summer menu items, Saturday night pool parties and a new theme park benefit exclusive to resort guests. The centerpiece of this summer's hotel lineup is
- [Hallmark Announces Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story for Countdown to Christmas 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/holiday-touchdown-bears-love-story-hallmark-2026/)
- [D23 Gold Live-Action Moana Screening Tickets Available Early, Ahead of June 26 Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/d23-gold-moana-2026-advance-screening-tickets-on-sale/): D23 Gold Member tickets for the Moana (2026) advance screening are on sale now, days ahead of the announced July 26 date. Here's how to grab them.
- [Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Permanently Retired After 25 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/grand-floridian-gingerbread-house-permanently-retired-2026/): Disney's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House has been permanently retired after 25 years and will not return for 2026 or any future holiday season
- [EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026: Dates and Full Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/25/epcot-festival-of-the-holidays-2026-dates-guide/): EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2026 is officially returning November 27 through December 30, and Disney just dropped the full lineup of what to expect this year. From new storyteller locations to a returning Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display, here is everything confirmed so far for this year's festival, and what we're still waiting on.
- [Disney Store Launches AI Personal Shopping Assistant Pilot Program in iOS App](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/disney-store-ai-personal-shopping-assistant/): Disney Store has launched a new pilot program giving select guests access to an AI Personal Shopping Assistant within the Disney Store iOS App, designed to make product discovery feel more like a conversation than a search bar. The assistant responds to natural, conversational language rather than keyword search, and is built to operate in
- [Behind the Attraction Season 3 Premieres June 24 on Disney+ With Disney Cruise Line Focus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/behind-the-attraction-season-3-premieres-june-24-on-disney-with-disney-cruise-line-focus/): Disney+ is giving Disney parks fans two reasons to tune in this summer, with the return of Behind the Attraction and the streaming debut of the beloved classic series Imagineer That! starring Tom Morrow 2.0. Update June 24, 2026: Both episodes of Behind the Attraction Season 3 are now streaming on Disney+. Founder and CEO
- [Adventure Time Expands With Disney+ Side Quests and HBO Max Bubblegum and Marceline Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/adventure-time-side-quests-disney-plus-bubblegum-marceline-hbo-max/): Adventure Time: Side Quests premieres June 29 on Disney+ and Hulu, marking the first time any Adventure Time series has streamed on a Disney platform, while HBO Max has separately given a 10-episode straight-to-series order for an entirely new spinoff, Adventure Time: Bubblegum and Marceline. Adventure Time: Side Quests on Disney+ Side Quests is a
- [Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates and Ticket Sale Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2026-dates-tickets/): Disney has confirmed the 2026 dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, with the separately ticketed event running select nights from Sunday, November 8 through Tuesday, December 22.This is the second major piece of Halfway to the Holidays to land with full details, following yesterday's Jollywood Nights 2026 announcement, with the EPCOT
- [Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 Dates and Ticket Sale Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/disney-jollywood-nights-2026-dates-tickets/): Disney has confirmed the 2026 dates for Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with the event running select nights from November 7 through January 5, extending into January for the first time in the event's history. This confirms what Disney teased yesterday as part of Halfway to the Holidays, and Jollywood Nights is the first
- [Disney Store's New AI Shopping Assistant Faces Overwhelming Criticism Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/24/disney-store-ai-shopping-assistant-backlash/): Disney Store has begun rolling out a new AI Personal Shopping Assistant inside its iOS app, and the response from fans across Instagram and Facebook has been almost entirely negative. Disney Parks Blog announced the pilot program on June 23, with select guests gaining access first and a wider iOS rollout coming soon. If the goal
- [Halfway to the Holidays Figment Stocking Removed From Disney Parks Blog](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/halfway-to-the-holidays-figment-stocking-removed-from-disney-parks-blog/): Disney teased the return of Halfway to the Holidays on Disney Parks Blog and social media this afternoon, with holiday-themed stockings that resemble Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and the Fourth year of Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Except, after Disney released the Epcot Festival of the Holidays
- [IMAX Film The Odyssey Camera Popcorn Bucket Goes on Sale Ahead of The Odyssey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/imax-film-camera-popcorn-bucket/): IMAX has launched a limited-edition The Odyssey Film Camera Popcorn Bucket for $50, inspired by the legendary 15/65mm camera that Christopher Nolan has used on some of cinema's most celebrated films. This is the first of a few The Odyssey Popcorn Buckets about to hit theaters across the US. Check out the X post from
- [The Odyssey IMAX Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to AMC and Regal Cinemas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/the-odyssey-imax-popcorn-bucket-coming-soon-to-amc-and-regal-cinemas/): The Odyssey IMAX Film Camera Popcorn Bucket is officially coming to AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas, with Regal confirming a July 17, 2026 on-sale date for the $49.99 collectible tied to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Both chains list the bucket as "Coming Soon" with sign-up forms live now for notification when it goes on sale.
- [Disney Plus Releases 16 Family Movie Night Favorites Watch Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/disney-plus-16-family-movie-night-favorites/): Disney+ released a new Watch Guide with 16 family movie night favorites, including Moana, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Hercules.
- [Disney+ Perks June 2026 Includes Comic-Con Sweepstakes and D23 Prize Package](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/disney-plus-perks-june-2026-summer-fridays/): Disney+ Perks is running its Summer Fridays promotion through the season, dropping new subscriber-only offers every Friday, with June's lineup including a D23 prize package, a San Diego Comic-Con sweepstakes, free Toy Story 5 popcorn at Regal, and a Moana ticket discount ahead of its July 10 release. These Perks land alongside a packed content
- [Disney Teases Halfway to the Holidays With Christmas Party and Festival Announcements Coming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/disney-halfway-to-the-holidays-2026-preview/): Disney teased the return of Halfway to the Holidays on Disney Parks Blog and social media last night, with a holiday-themed riddle hinting that announcements begin tomorrow covering Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and the fourth year of Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Updated June 23, 2026: We
- [Morimoto Asia Launches Kakigōri Kool Shaved Ice Cart at Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/morimoto-asia-launches-kakigori-kool-shaved-ice-cart-at-disney-springs/): Morimoto Asia, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's Pan-Asian restaurant at Disney Springs, has launched the Kakigōri Kool cart today, June 23, 2026, marking the only shaved ice cart anywhere at Disney Springs. The cart is located just outside the restaurant and brings kakigōri, a traditional Japanese dessert with a history stretching back thousands of years, to
- [Walt Disney World Cast Member Brothers Michael and Bob Share Decade-Long Engineering Career](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/23/michael-bob-brothers-engineering-services-walt-disney-world/): Brothers Michael and Bob have spent more than a decade working together behind the scenes at Walt Disney World Resort, part of the roughly 2,600-person Engineering Services team that keeps the parks running every day. This story continues a pattern Fantasy Land News has followed closely this year, from the cast member dads whose careers
- [D23 Marceline Magic Returns September 18-19 Hosted by Disney Legend Bill Farmer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/d23-marceline-magic-2026-bill-farmer-tickets/): D23 Marceline Magic returns September 18-19, 2026 to Walt Disney's hometown in Marceline, Missouri, hosted by Disney Legend Bill Farmer, with tickets going on sale June 24.
- [D23 Black Flame Ball Returns to Salem September 25 With Special Guest Doug Jones](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/d23-black-flame-ball-2026-doug-jones-salem/): D23's Black Flame Ball is returning to Salem, Massachusetts on September 25, 2026, timed to the city's Quadricentennial celebration, with special guest Doug Jones, who played Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, joining the Halloween party alongside an appearance by the Sanderson Sisters. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 24 at 10
- [Lacey Chabert's Paris Is Always a Good Idea Premieres July 30 on Hallmark Plus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/lacey-chaberts-paris-is-always-a-good-idea-premieres-july-30-on-hallmark-plus/): Hallmark Media has set Thursday, July 30 as the premiere date for Paris Is Always a Good Idea, the all-new limited series starring Lacey Chabert, with the first two episodes launching exclusively on Hallmark+ followed by a new episode every Thursday through August 27. We first told you about this series back in March when
- [Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Confirmed for June 29](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/level99-disney-springs-opening-summer-2026/): Level99 opens at Disney Springs West Side on June 29, with tickets on sale June 22 starting at $29.99. Here's everything new at the 63-game venue.
- [The Way Home Series Finale Ending Explained: What Was Resolved and What Remains Unanswered](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/the-way-home-series-finale-ending-explained/): The Way Home series finale "Ahead by a Century" aired June 21 on Hallmark Channel. Here is the full ending explained, what was resolved, what was left unanswered, and why fans want Netflix to save it
- [Warner Bros Pictures Animation Reveals Prehistoria From Hazbin Hotel Creator](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/warner-bros-pictures-animation-reveals-prehistoria-from-hazbin-hotel-creator/): Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has announced a new partnership with Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano on an original animated musical film called Prehistoria, marking her feature directorial debut, alongside a full slate reveal of upcoming titles at the 2026 Annecy Animation Festival. President of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Bill Damaschke announced the Medrano partnership on
- [Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Illumination's Animated Film Not Alone](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/timothee-chalamet-and-selena-gomez-to-star-in-illuminations-animated-film-not-alone/): Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are teaming up for Illumination's new animated alien comedy "Not Alone," with Chalamet making his animation debut in theaters April 2027. Chalamet voices Joe, described as an introverted rocket mechanic living a quiet life alone. Gomez plays Fran, a brilliant astro-botanist developing the world's first plant-fueled rocket. When the two
- [Toy Story 5 Opens to Franchise-Record $312 Million Globally and $160 Million Domestic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/toy-story-5-opens-to-franchise-record-312-million-globally-and-160-million-domestic/): Toy Story 5 opened to an estimated $312 million worldwide this weekend, including $160 million domestically and $152 million internationally, marking the biggest global opening of 2026 and the largest opening weekend in the franchise's history.The domestic number surpassed the Super Mario Galaxy Movie's $130.9 million three-day opening from April, making Toy Story 5 the
- [Disney Influencers Visited Wilderness Lodge During AC Outage to Film Cooling Stations Meant for Guests](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/22/disney-influencers-wilderness-lodge-ac-outage/): Disney's Wilderness Lodge went without air conditioning for four days starting Thursday, June 18, 2026, right in the middle of a Central Florida heat advisory that pushed feels-like temperatures past 100 degrees, and a handful of Disney influencers and livestreamers decided this was their moment to become reporters. The outage was real and it was
- [The Love Heist Review: Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte Star in New Hallmark Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/21/the-love-heist-hallmark-review/): The Love Heist review: Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte headline Hallmark's latest Summer Nights mystery, now streaming on Hallmark+.
- [Best Disney Dads of All Time, Ranked for Father's Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/21/best-disney-dads-of-all-time-ranked-for-fathers-day-2026/): Best Disney Dads of All Time: Celebrating Father's Day With the Characters Who Shaped Us. This Father's Day, Disney's most memorable fathers deserve their moment, because whether they raised lion cubs, mermaid princesses, or a boy they built with their own two hands, these characters have been quietly teaching us what real love looks like for decades.
- [Disney Store Times Square Has NYC-Exclusive Merch You Can Only Get in Manhattan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-store-times-square-exclusives-2026/): Disney Store Times Square in Manhattan is carrying a lineup of New York City-exclusive merchandise in 2026, including limited enamel pins, Wishables mystery plush, snow globes, and character plush available only at the two-story Times Square location. Select NYC-inspired designs are also available on DisneyStore.com for fans who cannot visit in person. Last Updated June
- [Warrior Cats Animated Series Coming to Disney Plus and Disney Channel in 2028](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/20/warrior-cats-animated-series-disney-plus-disney-channel/): Warrior Cats, the bestselling children's book series with over 90 million copies sold, is being adapted into an animated series for Disney+ and Disney Channel, premiering in 2028
- [Why Cinderella Castle Still Stops Us In Our Tracks, Every Single Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/20/cinderella-castle-refresh-team-behind-the-scenes/): Disney just revealed the team behind Cinderella Castle's new color refresh, from draining the moat to hand-painting 150 feet in the air. Here's how it happened.
- [Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets 2026: Every Theater Chain Collectible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/): Every Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket and collectible at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Marcus — with confirmed prices, item descriptions, and availability details for the June 19, 2026 opening.
- [Moana Live-Action Popcorn Buckets Revealed: AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/moana-live-action-popcorn-buckets-every-theater/): Every Moana live-action popcorn bucket and theater collectible at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, and more. Full chain-by-chain breakdown with prices, descriptions, and availability
- [Disney's BoardWalk Announces New Hurly-Burly Lounge and Basin Shopping Experience](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/disneys-boardwalk-new-experiences-hurly-burly-basin/): Disney's BoardWalk is adding two new experiences in late 2026 — Hurly-Burly, a daytime trivia lounge turned nighttime live music venue, and Basin on the BoardWalk, an interactive bath and body shop.
- [Coming to Disney Plus in July 2026 Includes Descendants Wicked Wonderland and the ESPYS](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/coming-to-disney-plus-july-2026/): Coming to Disney+ in July 2026 includes Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the 2026 ESPYS, X-Men '97 Season 2, Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, and the new Disney Princess Stream
- [Disney Celebrates Father's Day With Stories of Cast Member Dads and Their Children's Careers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/18/disney-celebrates-fathers-day-with-stories-of-cast-member-dads-and-their-childrens-careers/): Disney is celebrating Father's Day this year by spotlighting cast member dads across its parks, resorts, and cruise line whose careers inspired their own children to follow in their footsteps, building family legacies that span generations of Disney work.Across the company, cast members have an average tenure of 12 years, contributing to a retention rate
- [Walmart Spider-Man Brand New Day Popcorn Bucket Now $34.96 With Fandango Reward](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/walmart-spider-man-brand-new-day-popcorn-bucket/): Walmart is selling an officially licensed Marvel Spider-Man Brand New Day collectible popcorn bucket for $34.96, down from $39.96, with a Fandango movie reward included.
- [Il Mulino Launches Tour of Italy Wine Dinner Series at Walt Disney World Swan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/il-mulino-tour-of-italy-wine-dinner-series-walt-disney-world-swan/): Il Mulino at the Walt Disney World Swan is hosting a Tour of Italy wine dinner series this summer, with one regional six-course dinner per month from June through September
- [Stranger Things Haunted House Confirmed for Halloween Horror Nights 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/stranger-things-haunted-house-halloween-horror-nights-2026/): The Upside Down is returning to Halloween Horror Nights, with Universal confirming an all-new haunted house built around the fifth and final season of Netflix's Stranger Things, debuting this fall at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. The house was developed in partnership with Netflix and marks the franchise's fourth appearance at HHN
- [Put the Tech Down and Read with Toy Story 5 Books from Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/toy-story-5-books-disney-publishing-2026/): As Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 heads to theaters this summer, Disney Publishing is rolling out a full collection of books, interactive reading sets, and digital activities inspired by the film. From storybooks and sticker books to an electronic read-aloud set and a behind-the-scenes art book, the lineup gives fans new ways to spend
- [Eat to the Beat 2026 Lineup: Full EPCOT Concert Schedule Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/17/eat-to-the-beat-2026-concert-lineup/): The full 2026 Eat to the Beat concert lineup for EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, including new headliners Fitz and the Tantrums, Grace Potter, and Lauren Alaina, plus the complete August through November schedule
- [Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket and Tin: Regal and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/regal-fast-furious-25th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-tin/): The Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary collectibles are coming to both Regal and Cinemark Theatres, with Dom's Charger Collectible Container and a 130oz Collectible Popcorn Tin, plus a N²O sipper, confirmed at both chains ahead of the film's return to theaters on August 21, 2026.Cinemark shared a sneak peek of the merchandise on June
- [Disney World Launches 2-Day 2-Park Ticket Starting at $199 for EPCOT and Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disney-world-2-day-2-park-ticket-199-summer-2026/): Walt Disney World is offering a new 2-Day, 2-Park ticket starting at $199 for EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, valid August 3 through October 3, 2026. No blackout dates, no park reservations required
- [Minions & Monsters Cinemark Popcorn Buckets and Sipper Cup Now Available Online and In Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/minions-monsters-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-sipper/): Meta description: Cinemark's full Minions & Monsters merch lineup is confirmed — popcorn buckets, a souvenir cup, blankets, a popcorn tin, and more with prices starting at $7.95.
- [Mickey's Home Alone Announced as New Disney Jr. Christmas Special Coming Holiday 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/mickeys-home-alone-announced-as-new-disney-jr-christmas-special-coming-holiday-2026/): Disney has announced "Mickey's Home Alone," a new full-length Christmas special coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+ this holiday season, putting Mickey Mouse and Pluto in a Home Alone-style adventure while the rest of the gang scrambles to get back to them. In the special, Mickey is looking forward to a quiet Christmas at home
- [Disney's Hexed First Trailer Released With Hailee Steinfeld, Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disneys-hexed-first-trailer-released-with-hailee-steinfeld-tracey-ullman-and-stephen-fry-cast/): Walt Disney Animation Studios has released the first trailer and poster for Hexed, an original animated coming-of-age film releasing exclusively in theaters on November 25, 2026. This is the studio's 65th animated feature. The trailer introduces Billie, a teenage girl described by the directors as impulsive and unconventional, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld. When Billie accidentally
- [Shrek 5 Trailer Debuts With Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Zendaya Joining the Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/shrek-5-trailer-cast-release-date-2026/): DreamWorks Animation has released the first trailer for Shrek 5, confirming that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all returning as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona — and that Zendaya is joining the franchise as Felicia, the daughter of Shrek and Fiona.The film arrives next summer and marks the return of one of the
- [Level99 Disney Springs Opening Date Set for June 29 With Tickets on Sale June 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/level99-disney-springs-opening-date-hours/): Level99, the real-world social gaming venue with 63 life-sized mini-games, opens at Disney Springs on June 29. Tickets go on sale June 22 starting at $29.99.
- [Walt Disney World Confirms Permanent Bus and Boat Verification at Disney Springs Starting June 28](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disney-world-bus-boat-transportation-verification-disney-springs-permanent/): Walt Disney World has confirmed bus and boat transportation from Disney Springs will permanently require proof of a Disney Resort hotel, dining, or experience reservation starting June 28
- [US Named World's Top Amusement Park Destination for 2026 With Orlando and Disney Leading the Way](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/best-theme-parks-in-the-world-2026-orlando-disney/): Travel and Tour World has released its Top 50 Amusement Park Travel Destinations in the World for 2026, and the result is not particularly close — the United States ranks first globally, Orlando accounts for six of the top ten parks in the country, and Disney holds seven of those ten spots outright.The ranking was
- [Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Extend $99 Per Night Rate Through July 30](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disney-springs-resort-area-hotels-99-rate-july-2026/): Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels have extended their special rate offer, now starting at $99 per night plus tax and resort fees, through July 30, 2026 — giving summer Walt Disney World visitors more time to lock in one of the better value options near the parks.The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are independently owned
- [Disney Celebrates America Nashville July 4 Performer Lineup Revealed With Ryan Seacrest Hosting](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/16/disney-celebrates-america-nashville-july-4-lineup/): ABC has revealed the full performer lineup for "Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash," a live July 4 primetime special hosted by Emmy Award-winning Ryan Seacrest airing Saturday, July 4 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. EDT across ABC, Disney+, Hulu, the ESPN App, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic.The Nashville event is part of the larger
- [Cinemark Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets: Every Item and Price](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-popcorn-buckets-every-item-at-cinemark-this-summer/): Cinemark Minions & Monsters merch prices are confirmed. The Irene and James & Goomi Popcorn Buckets are $34.95 each. The Cowboy Cup is $27.95. See the full lineup with prices.
- [Disney Branded Television Rebrands as Disney Kids & Family, Greenlights "Journey" Animated Series for Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/disney-branded-television-rebrands-as-disney-kids-family-greenlights-journey-animated-series-for-disney/): Disney Branded Television has officially rebranded as Disney Kids & Family, and the renamed division is already making its first major announcement: a new original animated series called "Journey" (working title) has been greenlit for Disney+. Disney Entertainment Television president Debra and Ayo Davis shared the news of the name change in a letter to
- [Disney Just Released a New Moana Song and the Soundtrack Details Are Finally Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/disney-just-released-a-new-moana-song-and-the-soundtrack-details-are-finally-here/): Disney has released "Along the Way," a brand-new song from the live-action Moana film written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Catherine Laga'aia, Dwayne Johnson, and Auli'i Cravalho — uniting the new and original voices of Moana on the same track for the first time. The song is available now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon
- [Jackass: Best and Last Life-Size Wee Man Popcorn Bucket Exists and You Could Actually Win It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/jackass-best-and-last-life-size-wee-man-popcorn-bucket-exists-and-you-could-actually-win-it/): Cinemark Movie Rewards members can win a life-size 48.5-inch Wee Man popcorn bucket by buying tickets to Jackass: Best and Last, opening June 26.
- [KFC Supergirl Krypto Collectible Bucket Is Official and Launching June 10](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/kfc-supergirl-krypto-bucket/): KFC has officially confirmed its Supergirl collaboration, and the centerpiece Krypto Collectible Bucket is priced at $29.99, available in-restaurant only starting June 10 with a limit of two per guest — while the full Supergirl meal lineup, three new character sauces, and blind-bag collectibles hit participating KFC locations nationwide on June 8.What started as a
- [Disney's Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs Resort Reveal Reimagined Interior Design for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/disneys-treehouse-villas-at-saratoga-springs-resort-reveal-reimagined-interior-design-for-2026/): Disney's Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs Resort are getting a reimagined makeover, with newly refreshed interiors beginning to debut over the coming months at Walt Disney World. The Treehouse Villas sit tucked along the woodlands of the Sassagoula River, elevated among the trees for a secluded, private feel that has made them fan favorites among
- [Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket Surprise-Released Early at Magic Kingdom for $22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/sam-eagle-popcorn-bucket-magic-kingdom-early-release/): The Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket has arrived at Walt Disney World ahead of schedule, with the patriotic Muppets collectible now available at Disney's Magic Kingdom for $22.00, which includes popcorn. This is a surprise early release — the bucket was not expected to arrive at Walt Disney World until after Disneyland Resort's scheduled June 30
- [Universal Epic Universe Debuts Nighttime Spectacular "Universal Celestial Goodnight" Starting July 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/universal-epic-universe-debuts-nighttime-spectacular-universal-celestial-goodnight-starting-july-7/): Universal Orlando Resort has announced "Universal Celestial Goodnight," a brand-new nightly spectacular coming to Universal Epic Universe beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The show transforms all of Celestial Park into a synchronized display of dancing fountains, sweeping lighting effects, and a fireworks finale — giving guests a genuinely epic send-off after a full day at
- [Disney's "Jessie Saves the Day" Short Film Brings Toy Story 5 Magic to Children's Hospitals](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/disneys-jessie-saves-the-day-short-film-brings-toy-story-5-magic-to-childrens-hospitals/): Disney has released a new short film called "The Magic of Movies: Jessie Saves the Day" — a heartwarming Toy Story 5-themed story created specifically to bring comfort and joy to children receiving care in hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The film arrives just days before Toy Story 5 opens in cinemas
- [Pixar Cars Is Coming Back to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/15/pixar-cars-is-coming-back-to-theaters-for-its-20th-anniversary/): Disney and Pixar's Cars is racing back to theaters in September 2026 for its 20th anniversary. Several Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles are reportedly in the works for the re-release, including a Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket, a 130oz Metal Tin with a character lid featuring Lightning McQueen and Mater, a matching metal
- [Walmart Moana Live-Action Collectible Bucket Is $34.96 and Includes a $15 Fandango Reward](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/walmart-moana-live-action-popcorn-bucket/): Walmart is selling an officially licensed Disney Moana live-action collectible snack container for $34.96, with a $15 Fandango movie reward included
- [Hallmark Just Showed the First Footage of the Disney World Christmas Movie and More Is Coming in July](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/hallmark-disney-world-movie-first-look-commercial-christmas-in-july/): Hallmark Channel has debuted a new Christmas in July commercial with the first on-screen look at Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, with sneak peeks coming all July long
- [Cowboy Country Comes to Hallmark Channel with Texas Two-Step: Our Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/texas-two-step-hallmark-review/): Texas Two-Step Review: Hallmark's Cowboy Country Romance Is Hot, Spicy, and Ready to Dance. Texas Two-Step, the second film in Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights event, premiered Saturday, June 13, 2026, starring Heather Hemmens and Brendan Penny in a second-chance cowboy romance that hit audiences fast and hard.In Texas Two-Step, Olivia returns home to Texas to
- [Disney Expected to Announce Second Shanghai Theme Park as Early as Next Week, Forbes Reports](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/14/disney-expected-to-announce-second-shanghai-theme-park-as-early-as-next-week-forbes-reports/): Disney is expected to announce a second theme park at Shanghai Disneyland Resort as early as next week, according to Forbes. Here's everything we know about Project Atlas.
- [Pixar Named Their Cat Movie Something Completely Different in Japan and We Love It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/13/disney-pixar-gatto-nero-water-city-venice-title/): Pixar's Gatto gets a new name in Japan — "Nero of the Water City." Here's everything revealed in the June 12 teaser trailer and poster announcement.
- [Universal CityWalk Is Hosting a FIFA World Cup Watch Party Through July 19](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/universal-citywalk-is-hosting-a-fifa-world-cup-watch-party-through-july-19/): Universal CityWalk is hosting a Telemundo FIFA World Cup Watch Party from June 11 through July 19, 2026, with six limited-time food and drink items, a Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup, Doritos Loaded nachos, and the Visa Winner Tunnel photo op
- [Universal Orlando Resort Announces New Experiences for 2026 and 2027 - Mythos, Horror Make-Up Show, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/universal-orlando-new-experiences-2026-2027/): Universal Orlando Resort announced a series of significant changes coming to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure in 2026 and 2027, including the permanent closure of Lost Continent and the beloved Mythos Restaurant to make way for a new themed area, a reimagined Horror Make-Up Show, an entirely new dining concept replacing Thunder
- [Margaret Kerry, the Woman Behind Tinker Bell, Dies at 97](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/margaret-kerry-the-woman-behind-tinker-bell-dies-at-97/): Margaret Kerry, the actress whose live-action movements served as the physical reference for Tinker Bell in Walt Disney's 1953 animated film Peter Pan, has died at the age of 97.Kerry was born Peggy Lynch and began performing at four years old. As a teenager she was cast in the 1948 musical comedy If You Knew
- [Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hosting America 250 Birthday Party July 3-5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-hosting-america-250-birthday-party-july-3-5/): Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is hosting an America 250 birthday party for all hotel guests from July 3 through July 5, with a live DJ by the pool, inflatable family games, USA-themed arts and crafts, a specialty Red, White and Poured cocktail, and complimentary birthday cake. The July 4th weekend celebration is built
- [The Way Home Soundtrack Is Now Streaming With Full 30-Track Tracklist Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/12/the-way-home-soundtrack-now-streaming-full-tracklist/): The Way Home official soundtrack is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more. Here is the complete 30-track tracklist featuring Jordan Doww, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, Bianca Melchior, and Keith Powe
- [The Way Home Official Soundtrack Announced With 30+ Tracks — Dropping June 12, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/the-way-home-official-soundtrack-announced/): The official The Way Home soundtrack drops June 12, 2026 on Spotify, Apple Music, and more — featuring 30+ tracks of original songs, era-spanning covers, and scores from all four seasons.
- [Sold-Out Jaws 50th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket Back in Stock at Fandango FanStore](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/jaws-50th-anniversary-popcorn-bucket-fandango/): The sold-out Jaws 50th Anniversary Popcorn Bucket is back in stock at the Fandango FanStore for $34.99. Here is what it is, what it looks like, and how to get one before it sells out again
- [DVC Members Can Attend Exclusive Fourth of July Party Tied to America's 250th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/dvc-members-can-attend-exclusive-fourth-of-july-party-tied-to-americas-250th-anniversary/): Disney Vacation Club Members can kick off the Fourth of July holiday at a red, white, and blue member-exclusive party at Disney's BoardWalk this week.Disney Vacation Club is hosting a Meet & Treat event inside Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's BoardWalk Resort on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, 2026. The event runs from
- [Disney A-2-Z Pin Event 2026: Full Pin Lineup, Packages, and How to Register](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-a-2-z-pin-event-2026/): The Disney A-2-Z Pin Trading Event returns September 5, 2026 at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Here are the packages, prices, and the full pin lineup available at the 26th annual Disney Pin Celebration
- [Disney and Pixar's Gatto Gets First Teaser Trailer — Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne Join Cast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/11/disney-pixar-gatto-trailer-mark-ruffalo-laurence-fishburne/): The first teaser trailer for Disney and Pixar's Gatto is here! Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne join the voice cast as Nero and Rocco in this Venice-set Pixar film arriving March 5, 2027.
- [Tropical Smoothie Cafe Launches Moana Live-Action Smoothie With Collectible Sticker Packs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/tropical-smoothie-cafe-launches-moana-live-action-smoothie-with-collectible-sticker-packs/): Tropical Smoothie Cafe has launched the How Far You'll Mango Smoothie in celebration of Disney's live-action Moana, which opens in theaters on July 10. The limited-time smoothie blends mango, pineapple, and guava and is available at participating locations nationwide starting today, June 10, through Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Each purchase includes a collectible sticker pack
- [Disney's Live-Action Moana Tickets Now on Sale as New Trailer Drops](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/disneys-live-action-moana-tickets-now-on-sale-as-new-trailer-drops/): Tickets for Disney's live-action Moana are now on sale, and a brand-new trailer has arrived featuring Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia, and the return of Jemaine Clement as the glitz-obsessed giant crab Tamatoa. Clement reprises the same role he voiced in the original animated film, bringing Tamatoa back to the live-action reimagining alongside the previously announced
- [Avatar: Fire and Ash Arrives on Disney+ June 24 After $1.48 Billion Box Office Run](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/avatar-fire-and-ash-arrives-on-disney-june-24-after-1-48-billion-box-office-run/): Avatar: Fire and Ash is coming to Disney+ on June 24, 2026, giving subscribers their first chance to stream James Cameron's Oscar-winning blockbuster at home.The announcement confirms an exclusive Disney+ window for the third Avatar film, which grossed $1.48 billion worldwide at the box office after opening in December 2025. The film won the Academy
- [Months After Losing Disney+, Doctor Who's Entire Future Is Now Up for Grabs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/months-after-losing-disney-doctor-whos-entire-future-is-now-up-for-grabs/): The BBC has announced Doctor Who will go to competitive tender and the previously announced Christmas special has been cancelled, months after Disney+ ended its partnership with the show
- [Taylor Swift Performs "I Knew It, I Knew You" Live at Toy Story 5 World Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/10/taylor-swift-toy-story-5-world-premiere-performance/): Taylor Swift surprised everyone at last night's Toy Story 5 world premiere in Los Angeles, taking the stage to perform "I Knew It, I Knew You," the brand-new original song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the film, before joining legendary composer Randy Newman for a duet of "You've Got a Friend in
- [AEW Teases Limited Edition World Champion Popcorn Bucket for Summer Blockbuster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/aew-world-champion-popcorn-bucket/): AEW has teased a limited-edition AEW World Champion popcorn bucket shaped like the iconic championship belt, posted to social media ahead of tonight's AEW Dynamite: Summer Blockbuster in Cincinnati, but no purchase details have been confirmed.The image, shared by AEW on TV's official social media account, shows a championship belt-shaped popcorn bucket overflowing with popcorn,
- [Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets New Gameplay Trailer at Nintendo Direct June 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/kingdom-hearts-4-nintendo-switch-2-gameplay-reveal/): Square Enix dropped one of the biggest surprises of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct today, confirming that Kingdom Hearts IV will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch and delivering the most substantial look at the long-awaited sequel in years.The reveal landed near the end of the showcase and sent fans into a frenzy.
- [Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends Season 5 Premieres July 13 With Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic, and Silk](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/marvels-spidey-amazing-friends-season-5-premiere-date-disney-jr/): Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends Season 5 premieres Monday, July 13, on Disney Jr. at 7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand, with five episodes available on Disney+ the following day — and this season is bringing in some serious Marvel firepower.The new season launches a
- [The Amazing Digital Circus Just Proved Indie Animation Can Dominate the Box Office](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/09/the-amazing-digital-circus-just-proved-indie-animation-can-dominate-the-box-office/): The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act grossed an estimated $36.6 million globally during its opening weekend of June 4 through 7, 2026, making it one of the most successful independent animated theatrical events ever and proving that digital-first fandoms can move massive numbers at the box office.In the U.S., where Fathom Entertainment handled distribution
- [Did You Feel That? Earthquake-Like Tremors Rattle Orlando and Walt Disney World Area](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/earthquake-tremors-felt-central-florida-walt-disney-world-2026/): Earthquake-like tremors rattled Central Florida Monday, with residents and visitors reporting shaking from Walt Disney World to Lake Mary, Clermont, and beyond. A Cuba earthquake may be the cause
- [La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada Opens July 1 at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/la-poutinerie-hosted-by-air-canada-opens-july-1-at-epcots-canada-pavilion/): La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada opens July 1, 2026 at the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT, serving classic Quebec poutine, Montreal smoked meat poutine, and Canadian drinks.
- [Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Gets Premiere Date, First Teaser, and Awkwafina](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/descendants-wicked-wonderland-gets-premiere-date-first-teaser-and-awkwafina/): Descendants: Wicked Wonderland has a premiere date, a first teaser, and a surprising new cast member: Awkwafina will voice Chessy the Cat when the film debuts July 16 on Disney Channel and July 17 on Disney+. The new teaser pulls Red and Chloe back into Wonderland, this time dealing with the consequences of the events
- [Disney Stayed Silent on Pride Again in 2026 and the Numbers Prove It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/08/disney-stayed-silent-on-pride-again-in-2026-and-the-numbers-prove-it/): For the second consecutive June, the Disney Parks Blog has published zero articles about Pride Month, Disney Parks social media has posted nothing marking the start of Pride, and The Walt Disney Company has issued no public statement, even as the parks quietly stock a small Pride merchandise collection and the familiar rainbow murals return
- [EPCOT Passholder Meet and Greet Updated: Donald and Daisy Duck Every Sunday](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/daisy-donald-duck-50th-anniversary-epcot-passholder-character-greeting/): Donald Duck and Daisy Duck in their Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary outfits made their first appearance at the V.I. PASSHOLDER Summer Days character greeting at EPCOT today, Sunday, June 8, 2026. The beloved duo greeted Annual Passholders inside the Magic Eye Theatre in World Celebration, stepping in as the latest characters featured in Disney's
- [Hallmark Channel Delivers A Big Fat Greek Romance in 'The Greek Aisle' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/hallmark-channel-delivers-a-big-fat-greek-romance-in-the-greek-aisle-review/): Hallmark Channel kicked off its June Summer Nights event with the premiere of 'The Greek Aisle' starring Nikki DeLoach and Apostolis Totsikas. From Hallmark: When Georgia travels to the Greek island of Corfu to finalize an inheritance, she unexpectedly discovers that marrying her handsome co-inheritor is the only way to meet the requirements. 'The Greek
- [Amazing Digital Circus Pomni Popcorn Bucket Now on Pre-Order Before June 19 Deadline](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/07/glitch-productions-pomni-popcorn-bucket-the-last-act-bundle/): Glitch Productions has released an official Pomni popcorn bucket and The Last Act Bundle through their online store, available as movie exclusives with pre-order shipping beginning in July.
- [Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Surpasses $7.5M in Presales and Reveals Exclusive Fathom Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-presales-exclusive-popcorn-bucket-cup/): The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act has officially crossed $7.5 million in U.S. theatrical presales ahead of its June 4-18, 2026 Fathom Entertainment run, and Glitch Productions and Fathom Entertainment have now revealed the exclusive collectibles coming to select participating theaters: a limited-edition popcorn bucket and matching beverage cup. Both items were developed in partnership
- [Mama Odie Voice Actress Jenifer Lewis Attends First-Ever Princess Tiana Museum Exhibit](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/06/jenifer-lewis-mama-odie-tianas-joyful-celebration-exhibit-indianapolis/): Jenifer Lewis, the iconic voice of Mama Odie in The Princess and the Frog, visited Tiana's Joyful Celebration at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis — and brought the magic with her
- [Ravensburger Announces Limited Disney Lorcana Rapunzel Playmat Via EQL Fair-Access Drop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/05/disney-lorcana-rapunzel-high-climber-playmat/): A limited Disney Lorcana Rapunzel – High Climber Playmat is coming through an EQL lottery sale — and once it sells out, Ravensburger has confirmed it will never be available again.Ravensburger is releasing the playmat featuring artwork from the Rapunzel – High Climber card from last year's Reign of Jafar set in limited quantities exclusively
- [Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 Song "I Knew It, I Knew You" Now Streaming](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/05/taylor-swifts-toy-story-5-song-i-knew-it-i-knew-you-now-streaming/): Taylor Swift has officially released her brand new song "I Knew It, I Knew You," this morning and it is now streaming on most platforms. Inspired by the rootin' tootin' cowgirl Jessie's ongoing journey in "Toy Story 5" that began back in "Toy Story 2," "I Knew It, I Knew You" also marks a return
- [New Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket Rolls Into Disney Parks June 9, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/cars-20th-anniversary-lightning-mcqueen-popcorn-bucket/): Disney is releasing a Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort starting June 9, 2026. It lights up and rolls.
- [Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios Gets Official Story Details and Land Name Confirmed by Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/04/monstropolis-at-hollywood-studios-gets-official-story-details-and-land-name-confirmed-by-disney/): Disney has officially revealed the story framework for Monstropolis, the new land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the details announced June 4, 2026 on the Disney Parks Blog confirm some of what we have been tracking at Fantasy Land News since the land was first announced in 2024. The Disney Parks Blog post introduces
- [D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 Announced for September 27 at Disney California Adventure](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/d23-night-oogie-boogie-bash-2026/): D23 Members get exclusive access to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure on September 27, 2026, with tickets going on sale June 16 at $169. Here is everything you need to know
- [Scary Movie Reveals Second Popcorn Bucket: A Glow-in-the-Dark WAZZUP Phone for $67.69](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/scary-movie-reveals-second-popcorn-bucket-a-glow-in-the-dark-wazzup-phone-for-67-69/): Scary Movie is back at it. Discussion Films, Paramount Pictures, and the official Scary Movie social media accounts just revealed a second popcorn bucket ahead of the June 5 release — this time a glow-in-the-dark old school cell phone shaped container called the Scary Movie Popcorn Phone, priced at $67.69 plus shipping and handling. If
- [ESPN's "We're Going" Super Bowl Campaign Gets Animated With New Toy Story 5 Crossover Spot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/espns-were-going-super-bowl-campaign-gets-animated-with-new-toy-story-5-crossover-spot/): ESPN's "We're Going" Super Bowl LXI campaign just got its biggest creative moment yet: a brand-new animated spot called "Toy Story 5.5" that debuted during Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, featuring animated versions of ESPN personalities alongside Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of
- [Disney Weddings Offers 50% Off Ceremony Venue Fees for Summer 2027 Bookings at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/disney-wedding-vow-renewal-summer-2027-offers/): Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings has announced a new Summer Savings 2027 offer for couples planning a wedding or vow renewal at Walt Disney World, including 50% off select ceremony venue fees, 20% off Cinderella's Coach or the Landau Coach, and an early booking window that is open right now — well ahead of the standard
- [Every Cool Kids' Summer Snack Under $10 at Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/every-cool-kids-summer-snack-under-10-at-disney-world/): Disney World has officially revealed the full lineup of Cool Kids' Summer snacks and drinks all priced under $10, and the spread across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom has something for every kind of park eater — from Bluey fans to Goofy diehards to anyone who just wants a really good frozen drink in
- [Bluey's Library Brings Interactive Storytelling to Families for Free Right Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/03/blueys-library-free-interactive-experience-disney-world-disneyland/): Bluey's Library is a brand-new, free interactive digital experience now live on the official Bluey website — and if you are standing in line at Disney World or Disneyland waiting to meet Bluey, this is exactly what you want open on your phone right now. What Is Bluey's Library? Bluey's Library is a free digital
- [Atari Announces Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Double Pack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/02/toy-story-retro-roundup-toy-story-3-complete-edition-atari/): Atari and Digital Eclipse announced Toy Story: Retro Roundup! and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition today, launching October 15 with a $49.99 physical double pack featuring 11 classic games
- [Disney Celebrates America Reveals June 29 Primetime Special and July 4 Broadcast Details](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/02/disney-celebrates-america-new-details-july-4-2026/): Disney reveals new details for Disney Celebrates America, including a June 29 primetime special, Soarin' Across America at Disneyland on July 2, and a 24-hour July 4 broadcast led by David Muir
- [AMC Reveals Full Minions & Monsters Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/01/minions-monsters-amc-popcorn-buckets/): AMC Theatres is bringing five Minions & Monsters collectibles to theaters on July 1, 2026, including an exclusive Train popcorn bucket, Camera Cup, Zoetrope, Mini Minions Combo, and a Barbarians with Chainsaws blanket
- [Taylor Swift Toy Story 5 Announcement Confirmed for 2:00 PM ET June 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/01/taylor-swift-toy-story-5-announcement/): Taylor Swift's official website, taylorswift.com, launched a countdown timer today pointing to June 1 at 2:00 PM ET — and the imagery is unmistakably Toy Story 5. The countdown page features the same autumn countryside landscape and "TS" billboard from Pixar's recent promotional materials, with Jessie visible in the corner. Looking for more info on
- [Everything Coming to Disney Plus in June 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/01/disney-plus-june-2026/): Disney+ is bringing one of its biggest months of 2026 in June, headlined by the June 24 premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash and the same-day debut of Behind the Attraction Season 3, a two-episode special focused entirely on Disney Cruise Line and the making of the Disney Destiny. The full month also includes the
- [Epic Theatres Reveals Full Toy Story 5 Collectible Lineup for June 19](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/06/01/epic-theatres-reveals-full-toy-story-5-collectible-lineup-for-june-19/): Epic Theatres has revealed its full Toy Story 5 collectible lineup ahead of the Disney Pixar film's June 19, 2026 opening, and the Florida-based chain is bringing one of the most expansive single-location rollouts of the entire theatrical release, including popcorn buckets, tumblers, Zak! drinkware, Funko figures, a plush blanket, lip gloss, and an opening
- [Minions & Monsters Regal Collectible Popcorn Buckets and Merch Lineup Confirmed for July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/minions-monsters-regal-popcorn-buckets/): Regal is bringing a full collectible lineup to theaters for Minions & Monsters, opening July 1 — including popcorn buckets, a light-up cup, magnetic plush pals, and a kids combo with character toppers. Check out all the Minions & Monsters theater collectibles as they are announced. The headline piece at Regal is the Zoetrope Collectible
- [Hallmark Channel Announces June 2026 Movie Lineup for Summer Nights Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/hallmark-channel-announces-june-2026-movie-lineup-for-summer-nights-event/): Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights event brings four new movies to your screen this June, with premieres every Friday starting June 6. All movies air on Hallmark Channel first and stream the following day on Hallmark+. Familiar faces are leading the way this month. Brennan Elliott, Peter Porte, and Brendan Penny are all returning to Hallmark
- [Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key To the Castle Delivers Romance, Specters, and Sleuthing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/haunted-harmony-mysteries-key-to-the-castle-delivers-romance-specters-and-sleuthing/): Gethsemane Brown is back for another ghostly mystery. Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle is the third installment in the series about music teacher Gethsemane and how she and some ghosts solve murders. The movie is streaming now on Hallmark+. This installment centers around a ghost hunter show that comes to town; it's up
- [Snapco Supergirl Lobo Spacehog Popcorn Bucket Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/31/supergirl-lobo-popcorn-bucket-snapco/): The Supergirl Lobo popcorn bucket from Snapco has just gotten its first official look, and tickets for DC Studios' Supergirl go on sale this week ahead of the film's June 26, 2026, theatrical debut. Images shared in stories by @snapcollc on Instagram give us our clearest view yet of the Lobo collectible bucket, which features
- [Did Pixar Just Confirm Taylor Swift on the Toy Story 5 Soundtrack?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/30/pixar-toy-story-5-taylor-swift/): Pixar's latest Toy Story 5 Instagram post has fans convinced Taylor Swift is hiding in plain sight — and the clues are adding up.
- [Walt Disney World Ending Virtual Queue for Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station June 2](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/30/blueys-wild-world-conservation-station-standby-queue-june-2026/): Walt Disney World has confirmed that Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station will transition from a virtual queue to a standard standby queue beginning June 2, 2026, just one week after the attraction opened to guests. Through June 1st, the virtual queue remains the only way in. Guests must use the My Disney Experience app
- [Loco Beach Coconuts Beat Party Animals 4-3 in Walk-Off at Walt Disney World Banana Ball Game](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/30/loco-beach-coconuts-beat-party-animals-4-3-in-walk-off-at-walt-disney-world-banana-ball-game/): The Savannah Bananas brought their Banana Ball tour to Walt Disney World on Thursday night, and before the first pitch even crossed the plate, the crowd was already on its feet for a pregame show featuring magic tricks, a hula-inspired dance, and a full stadium singalong to Baby Shark. Once the home plate umpire declared
- [Hallmark Channel Christmas in July 2026 Returns June 26 with Four New Movies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/hallmark-channel-christmas-in-july-2026/): Hallmark Channel is bringing Christmas back to summer. The network's annual Christmas in July programming event returns Thursday, June 26, running through Friday, July 31, with a lineup of fan-favorite classics and four brand-new original movie premieres airing on consecutive Saturday nights beginning July 4. For fans who can't wait until December to get their
- [Mickey's of Glendale Launches Exclusive Uncle Deadly Muppets Collection Online Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/uncle-deadly-collection-mickeys-of-glendale/): Mickey's of Glendale has launched The Uncle Deadly Collection, a limited-edition Muppets merchandise drop available exclusively online now. The collection celebrates the beloved blue dragon from The Muppet Show with five distinct products spanning apparel, accessories, drinkware, patches, and pins, all tied together under the signature purple-and-gold Uncle Deadly branding. The centerpiece of the drop
- [Super Troopers 3 Popcorn Bucket Teased by Broken Lizard and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/super-troopers-3-popcorn-bucket-teased-by-broken-lizard-and-marcus-theatres/): Broken Lizard and Marcus Theatres are teasing something special for Super Troopers 3 — and a campaign hat popcorn bucket may be coming when the film opens August 7, 2026.
- [Walmart Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket Features 3D Buzz Lightyear Figures](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/29/walmart-toy-story-5-popcorn-bucket-features-3d-buzz-lightyear-figures/): Walmart is selling a Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket made by Golden Link Inc. featuring 3D Buzz Lightyear figures for $39.99, and it comes with a $15 Fandango Movie Reward to use toward a ticket to see the film in theaters. Keep up with Every Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater — AMC,
- [Every Character Hidden in the New Magic of Disney Animation Map at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/magic-of-disney-animation-courtyard-open-character-guide/): Disney's Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard is now open with new details revealed May 28, 2026. Here is every character spotted in the new map guide and what film they are from
- [Toy Story 5 Marcus Theatres Popcorn Buckets Available Online Before Opening Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/toy-story-5-marcus-theatres-popcorn-bucket-online/): Marcus Theatres is now selling Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets online, including the Buzz Lightyear combo bucket and Woody Hat tin, with shipping starting June 3.
- [He-Man and Skeletor Invade Krispy Kreme With Limited-Time Masters of the Universe Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/he-man-and-skeletor-invade-krispy-kreme-with-limited-time-masters-of-the-universe-collection/): Krispy Kreme's Masters of the Universe Collection launches May 26 with three limited-time doughnuts at $2.89 each inspired by He-Man, Skeletor, and Cringer ahead of the June 5 film
- [Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers" Debuts June 3 on Disney+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/hoppers-disney-plus-june-3/): Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers" premieres June 3 on Disney+. The animated comedy adventure follows Mabel as she hops her consciousness into a robotic beaver and uncovers the hidden animal world
- [Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Is Offering Up to 30% Off This Summer for Passholders, Teachers, and Florida Residents](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/walt-disney-world-swan-dolphin-summer-deals-2026/): Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is offering up to 30% off for Annual Passholders and Florida residents this summer, plus concerts, beach cinema, and on-property events through August
- [Adidas and Foot Locker Are Dropping a Full Toy Story 5 Collection on June 6](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/adidas-foot-locker-toy-story-5-collection/): Adidas and Foot Locker are launching an exclusive Toy Story 5 footwear and apparel collection on June 6, two weeks ahead of the film's June 19 release, and this one covers the whole family from infant sizing all the way up to adults. The adidas Originals | Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 Collection is
- [Walt Disney Is Coming to Carousel of Progress, and Every Scene Is Getting a Full Overhaul](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/carousel-of-progress-update-walt-disney-animatronic-new-scenes/): Disney just published a sweeping look at what is coming to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress, and the scope of this update is bigger than most fans were expecting. A Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic, four brand new scene time periods, a new attraction poster, and a confirmed closure and reopening window are all part of the
- [Scary Movie 6 Revives Burger King's Subservient Chicken With Ghostface Twist](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/28/scary-movie-6-revives-burger-kings-subservient-chicken-with-ghostface-twist/): Scary Movie 6 just launched Subservient Ghostface, an interactive site where Ghostface does whatever you command, inspired by Burger King's viral Subservient Chicken. Try it now.
- [Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets and Tumblers Are Coming to Theaters This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/toy-story-5-popcorn-buckets-tumblers-theaters/): Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 opens in theaters on June 19, 2026, and the theater collectible lineup heading to AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Marcus, and Swan Drive-In is already shaping up to be one of the biggest of the year. Tickets go on sale May 26 at 9 AM, and that ticket sale event is
- [Cinemark BTS World Tour Arirang Popcorn Bucket and Cup: What We Know So Far](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/cinemark-bts-world-tour-arirang-popcorn-bucket-and-cup-what-we-know-so-far/): Cinemark is dropping a BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing popcorn bucket and cup. Here's what we know about the merch, pricing, and where to get it
- [Disney Store Reveals the Toy Story 5 Collection Launching June 1](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-store-toy-story-5-collection/): Disney Store's Toy Story 5 Collection launches June 1, 2026 on DisneyStore.com with Jessie ears, backpacks, plush, figures, and more coming soon to Disney Parks.
- [Disclosure Day Stag Popcorn Bucket Is Available for Pre-Order Online Only at Cinemark & Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disclosure-day-stag-popcorn-bucket-regal/): Regal and Cinemark have launched a Disclosure Day Stag Popcorn Bucket available exclusively through the Regal online store for $49.95, and this one will never show up at your local theatre. This is in addition to the Disclosure Day popcorn tin that was announced earlier today. The Stag Bucket is a pre-order item only, with
- [Meet the Walt Disney World Cast Members Prepping ESPN Wide World of Sports for Banana Ball This Weekend](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/espn-wide-world-of-sports-sportscape-cast-members-banana-ball/): The Sportscape team at ESPN Wide World of Sports maintains more than 30 fields across 260 acres at Walt Disney World — and this weekend they are game-ready for Banana Ball. Meet the cast behind nearly 30 years of championship-level field care
- [Disclosure Day Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Regal and Cinemark](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disclosure-day-regal-cinemark-popcorn-bucket/): Regal and Cinemark have both announced collectible popcorn buckets for Spielberg's Disclosure Day, opening June 12, 2026. Here is what each chain has confirmed so far
- [Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Named Official Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/hyatt-regency-grand-cypress-walt-disney-world-gateway-hotel/): One of the most well-appointed resorts near Walt Disney World just became an official part of how families can book a Disney vacation. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has officially been designated a Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel, the resort announced today. The designation means guests can now book the property through the Walt Disney World
- [Disney Springs Restaurants Serving Pride Month Cocktails in June 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/disney-springs-restaurants-serving-pride-month-cocktails-in-june-2026/): Three Disney Springs restaurants are celebrating Pride Month throughout June 2026 with specialty cocktails, and every sip gives back. The Edison, Maria and Enzo's Ristorante, and Enzo's Hideaway have each partnered with Dos Hombres Tequila to offer a rotating lineup of Pride Month drinks, with a portion of proceeds from each cocktail benefiting The Trevor
- [A Disney Parks Official Blog Closes After 14-Year Run](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/27/tokyo-disney-resort-blog-ending/): Tokyo Disney Resort is shutting down its official blog after 14 years and more than 3,000 articles, moving all updates to social media accounts only
- [Cinemark Masters of the Universe Merch Is Now Available in Theaters and Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/cinemark-masters-of-the-universe-merch-in-theaters-now/): The Masters of the Universe collectible lineup at Cinemark is now available in theaters, and the online shop is open, with confirmed pricing for three items and one more coming soon. The Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket Combo is $44.95, the Power Sword Cup is $39.95, and the Skeletor and He-Man Light-Up Grippr Cup is was
- [AMC Toy Story 5 Buzz Lightyear Popcorn Bucket Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-amc-popcorn-bucket/): AMC Theatres is releasing an exclusive Buzz Lightyear Hi-Tech Edition popcorn bucket for Toy Story 5, plus a Pixar Blind Ball Combo, Sheriff's Swirl ICEE, and a Disney Lorcana collectible card for Dolby Cinema ticket buyers.
- [Regal Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket Collectibles Confirmed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-regal-popcorn-bucket/): Regal Cinemas has five exclusive Toy Story 5 collectibles for the June 19 opening — the Buzz Lightyear bucket with retractable wings and a light-up feature, a Collectible Combo, Snack Pack, Thermos, and IMAX Father's Day pins
- [Cinemark Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-cinemark-popcorn-bucket/): Cinemark has revealed six exclusive Toy Story 5 collectibles for the film's June 19, 2026 opening, making it the chain with the widest variety of items in the entire Toy Story 5 theater collectibles wave. Toy Story 5 tickets are on sale now, and Cinemark is giving fans plenty of reasons to choose their chain for
- [Toy Story 5 Tickets Are On Sale Now — IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX and Every Format Confirmed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/toy-story-5-tickets-on-sale/): Toy Story 5 tickets are on sale now for the June 19, 2026 opening. IMAX at Regal, Dolby Cinema at AMC, 4DX, Dine-In, and early showtime discounts — here is everything you need to know
- [Tokyo Disney Resort Reveals Baymax Mochi Popcorn Bucket for July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/26/baymax-mochi-popcorn-bucket-tokyo-disney-resort/): A new Baymax and Mochi popcorn bucket is coming to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea on July 1, 2026, priced at ¥3,100 (about $19.50 USD)
- [Bluey's Wild World Soft Opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom Conservation Station](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/25/blueys-wild-world-animal-kingdom-opening/): Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station soft opened today at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Fantasy Land News was on the ground for the games, the characters, the new merchandise, and every moment in between. Bluey's Wild World is a Bluey-themed experience set inside Conservation Station at Rafiki's Planet Watch in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The only
- [Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye Return to Magic Kingdom Stage for New Toy Story Summer Revue](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/jessies-roundup-rip-roarin-revue-magic-kingdom-diamond-horseshoe/): Jessie's Roundup: A Rip-Roarin' Revue soft opened today at Magic Kingdom's Diamond Horseshoe. Here is a full look at the show, characters, the Horseshoe Stomp, jump rope acts, Dusty Strings, and everything families need to know
- [The Walt Disney Studios Lot Is Open at Hollywood Studios and It Is Exactly What Disney Parks Needed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/24/walt-disney-studios-lot-hollywood-studios-opens/): The Walt Disney Studios Lot officially opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026, and Fantasy Land News was there on the first morning to walk every inch of it. What Disney Imagineering built here is not just a replacement for the old Animation Courtyard. It is a complete transformation of one of the
- [Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station: New Images and First Official Video Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/23/blueys-wild-world-at-conservation-station-new-images-and-first-official-video-revealed/): Disney has released the first official video and a new set of images from Bluey's Wild World at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and if you needed any more proof that this is going to be the most in-demand experience of the summer, the footage settles it. The new photos and video offer the clearest look yet
- [Disney Store Limited Time Opens Tomorrow at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/22/disney-store-limited-time-ross-park-mall-pittsburgh-opening/): Disney Store Limited Time opens May 23 at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh with exclusive merchandise, immersive in-store designs, and surprise moments starting at 10 AM ET.
- [Sofia the First and Bitsy from SuperKitties Are Now Meeting at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/22/sofia-the-first-bitsy-superkitties-meet-greet-hollywood-studios-2026/): Sofia the First is back at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Fantasy Land News was first in line to meet her this morning — just three days before "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" premieres on Disney Jr. on May 25. Sofia began meeting guests today, May 22, 2026, at a brand-new location on Commissary Lane, next
- [Regal and A24 Release Free 3D Printable Backrooms Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/21/backrooms-regal-3d-printable-popcorn-bucket/): Regal Prop Shop and A24 have partnered on one of the most creative pieces of movie theater merch in recent memory: a Backrooms popcorn bucket you can 3D print at home for free. The collectible container, designed by the Regal Prop Shop, is a miniaturized version of the hazmat-suited figure featured prominently in A24's Backrooms
- [Scary Movie 6 Just Revealed a Popcorn Bucket That Theatres Were "Never Ready For"](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/21/scary-movie-6-popcorn-bucket-bong/): Paramount Pictures and Scary Movie posted a bong-shaped popcorn bucket on social media ahead of the June 5 release. Here is everything we know — or think we know.
- [First Look: Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Debuts May 26 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/disney-jr-mickey-mouse-clubhouse-live-first-look-hollywood-studios/): Disney has released the first photos and video of Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, the new interactive stage show debuting May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of Cool Kids' Summer 2026. The show runs 20 minutes and is set inside the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios Lot, the outdoor area formerly known
- [Muppet Easter Egg Hidden Inside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/muppet-easter-eggs-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/): Every Muppet Easter egg hidden inside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Hollywood Studios, from MuppetVision 3D props to Kermit's original banjo.
- [Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Review: Lipstick on a Pig, and We Mean That as a Compliment to Miss Piggy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/20/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-review/): We rode Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios ahead of its May 26 opening. Here is our honest review of the ride, the queue, the preshow, and everything in between
- [The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Is Coming to Regal in 4DX Starting June 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/the-amazing-digital-circus-the-last-act-is-coming-to-regal-in-4dx-starting-june-4/): Regal and Fathom Entertainment have announced that The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act will play in 4DX at Regal locations nationwide beginning June 4, 2026, adding motion, vibration, water, wind, scent, and atmospheric effects to the series finale theatrical event. The 4DX format is a natural fit for a show set inside a virtual
- [LEGO Reveals Disney Main Street, U.S.A. Set With 3,899 Pieces, 15 Minifigures, and Walt Disney Apartment Hidden Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/19/lego-reveals-disney-main-street-u-s-a-set-with-3899-pieces-15-minifigures-and-walt-disney-apartment-hidden-inside/): The LEGO Disney Main Street, U.S.A. set (43302) is a 3,899-piece tribute to the 70th anniversary of the iconic park entrance, with 15 minifigures and a Walt Disney apartment Easter egg. It launches June 4, 2026 for $399.99
- [Masters of the Universe Popcorn Buckets and Collectibles 2026: Every Item at Every Theater Chain](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-popcorn-buckets-2026-every-theater-amc-regal-marcus-cinemark/): Every Masters of the Universe popcorn bucket and collectible confirmed for the June 5 film — AMC, Regal, Marcus, Cinemark, and more, including the Battle Cat bucket, Skeletor LED Throne, Castle Grayskull, and Power Sword.
- [You Can Order Masters of the Universe Battle Cat and Skeletor Throne Popcorn Buckets Online Right Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/masters-of-the-universe-online-order-marcus-springs-swan-drive-in/): Masters of the Universe collectibles are now available to order online at Marcus Theatres and Springs Cinema ahead of the June 5 release, with Swan Drive-In adding 17 products on May 17
- [Every Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Revealed for the May 22 Star Wars Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-tickets/): AT-AT bucket from $79.99, Clan of Two Bust at $64.99, Grogu Pram at AMC, sculptural Grogu container at Cinemark — full prices and chain guide for The Mandalorian and Grogu opening May 22.
- [Regal Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Prices and Release Date Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/regal-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-bucket-prices-date/): Regal Cinemas has confirmed prices and a May 21 release date for its full Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket and merchandise lineup, giving Star Wars fans one day to get ahead of the May 22 wide release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. Regal Exclusive Clan of Two Bust popcorn bucket will be $64.99
- [The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Returns to Theaters September 2026 in 4K](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/the-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary-returns-to-theaters-september-2026-in-4k/): The Transformers: The Movie is returning to theaters in 4K for its 40th anniversary from September 17 through 21, 2026. Hasbro and Fathom Entertainment are bringing Optimus Prime's most infamous moment back to the big screen
- [Captain Cacao Meet-and-Greet Character Debut Surprises Creators at Epic Universe](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/captain-cacao-meet-and-greet-universal-epic-universe/): Universal Creative just pulled off one of the best surprises in theme park history: the Celestial Park Project Team thought they were gathering for a one-year anniversary photo, but instead they came face to face with Captain Cacao himself, brought to life in full costume for the very first time. Which means we should see
- [Jeff Vahle Steps Down as Walt Disney World Resort President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/jeff-vahle-steps-down-as-walt-disney-world-resort-president/): Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, has announced he will retire this summer after 36 years with The Walt Disney Company, closing out a remarkable career that began on the floor of Magic Kingdom itself. Vahle shared the news directly with his team before it became public, releasing a characteristically low-key statement and
- [Disney Experiences Names New President for Walt Disney World Resort](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/disney-experiences-names-new-president-for-walt-disney-world-resort/): Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum has announced three major senior leadership appointments, including a new president for Walt Disney World Resort.
- [Disney and Elf on the Shelf Are Teaming Up for the First Time Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/disney-and-elf-on-the-shelf-are-teaming-up-for-the-first-time-ever/): Disney and Elf on the Shelf are teaming up for the first time ever with a new holiday collection featuring Mickey, Olaf, Disney Princesses, and Spider-Man arriving this fall
- [Swan Drive-In MOTU Castle Grayskull Combo and Power Sword Tumbler Sell Out Within Hours](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/18/masters-of-the-universe-castle-grayskull-popcorn-bucket-sells-out-swan-drive-in/): The first movie theatre to release the Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull Popcorn Bucket, Candy Holder, and Tumbler sold out almost immediately, same thing happened for the Power Sword Drink Tumbler. If you were online on May 17th at 11:00 PM when they went on sale, you were one of the lucky few to
- [Statler and Waldorf Are in the Muppets Roller Coaster Which Means MuppetVision 3D is Never Returning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/17/statler-and-waldorf-are-in-the-muppets-roller-coaster-which-means-muppetvision-3d-is-never-returning/): Disney Parks confirmed on May 16 that the Statler and Waldorf Audio-Animatronics from the now-closed MuppetVision 3D have found a new permanent home inside Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and for fans still holding out hope for a MuppetVision 3D revival, this is the answer you didn't want. The
- [Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Review - Does It Deliver?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/17/best-served-cold-a-hannah-swensen-mystery-review-does-it-deliver/): We returned to Eden Lake with Hannah, Chad, Delores, and the gang. The second Hannah Swensen Mystery of the year premiered last night on Hallmark Channel. "When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in
- [The New Soarin' Across America Is Beautiful, Patriotic, and Missing One Very Important City](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/16/the-new-soarin-across-america-is-beautiful-patriotic-and-missing-one-very-important-city/): Soarin' Across America has officially taken flight at EPCOT, and the verdict from Fantasy Land News is one we reserve for experiences that land squarely in the middle of the spectrum: it's fine. And we mean that as genuine praise, not a dismissal. We got a chance to ride Soarin' Across America during the Cast
- [Roan Curtis Talked to Us About Olivia Quinn and Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/16/roan-curtis-hope-valley-1874-interview/): Roan Curtis sat down with Fantasy Land News to talk about playing Olivia Quinn in Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+, the love triangle, and why Olivia is the dreamer this frontier community needs.
- [The Disney Parks Food Guide for Mandalorian Is Here and It Looks Amazing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/the-disney-parks-food-guide-for-mandalorian-is-here-and-it-looks-amazing/): Disney has released the official food and drink guide for The Mandalorian and Grogu at Disney Parks, and the menus at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are loaded with new items worth planning around. From a Puffer Pig Pasta at Hollywood Studios to a Beskar Ingot chocolate pop at Disney Springs, the culinary rollout
- [We Called It: The BDX Droid Bucket Is Real and Coming to Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/bdx-droid-popcorn-bucket-disney-parks-mandalorian-grogu/): The BDX Droid Popcorn Bucket is officially confirmed for Disney Parks starting May 4, with locations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland for The Mandalorian and Grogu.
- [Shrek 25th Anniversary Outhouse Popcorn Collectible Now Available Online at AMC Theatres Shop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/shrek-outhouse-popcorn-collectible-amc/): AMC Theatres is releasing a Shrek Outhouse Popcorn Collectible on May 1 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of DreamWorks Shrek. Large popcorn included, while supplies last.
- [BFDI x II Tour 2026: All 8 Cities Including New Atlanta, Las Vegas, and London Stops](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/bfdi-x-ii-tour-2026-all-8-cities-including-new-atlanta-las-vegas-and-london-stops/): The BFDI & Inanimate Insanity Tour is officially coming back in 2026, and this time it's hitting eight cities including three brand-new stops fans have never seen before. The full tour schedule dropped earlier this month, with tickets now on sale at BFDI.tv/tickets. The tour runs from July through August, wrapping with the first-ever international
- [Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets PhotoPass Attraction Photos Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-photopass-attraction-photos-revealed/): Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is bringing concert-poster-style Disney PhotoPass attraction photos to Disney's Hollywood Studios when the ride opens May 26, 2026. Also announced today was the Foodie Guide for FØØD by Swedish Chef, which we gotta try before we have an opinion. Some interesting named dishes are coming. Disney confirmed that
- [FØØD by Swedish Chef Full Menu Revealed for May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/15/food-by-swedish-chef-full-menu-revealed-for-may-26-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/): The full FØØD by Swedish Chef menu has been revealed ahead of the May 26, 2026, opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and every item on the list is built around the Electric Mayhem. Disney Parks Blog shared the complete lineup today for the new quick-service spot in the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- [Shrek 25th Anniversary Score Gets Collector's Edition Picture Disc Vinyl August 28](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/shrek-25th-anniversary-score-gets-collectors-edition-picture-disc-vinyl-august-28/): Twenty-five years in, and Shrek is still finding new ways to make fans feel things — and now it's doing it on vinyl. Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings have announced a brand-new picture disc release of Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell's beloved score for the Academy Award-winning animated classic, arriving August 28 and available for
- [New Summer Cocktails Debut at Disney Springs Restaurants for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/new-summer-cocktails-debut-at-disney-springs-restaurants-for-2026/): Summer has officially arrived at Disney Springs, and the drinks menu just got a serious upgrade. Several dining destinations across the shopping and entertainment district have debuted new seasonal cocktails and frozen favorites, giving guests even more reason to slow down, find a lakeside seat, and toast to the warmer months ahead. Whether you're a
- [Disney Reveals Soarin' Across America Locations Ahead of May 26 EPCOT Opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/disney-reveals-soarin-across-america-locations-ahead-of-may-26-epcot-opening/): Disney has just revealed the first look at the locations featured in Soarin' Across America, and the all-new film arriving at EPCOT on May 26 looks like an absolute love letter to the United States. Today's update from the Disney Parks Blog gives fans the first real sense of what the new Soarin' experience will
- [New Movie Posters and Mickey Ave Sign Installed at Hollywood Studios Walt Disney Studios Area](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/walt-disney-studios-hollywood-studios-posters-signs-opening-date/): The Walt Disney Studios area taking shape at Disney's Hollywood Studios is rapidly transforming the park's landscape, with classic movie posters now hanging on the buildings, new themed street signs installed, the Sorcerer's Hat lighting up during testing, and a confirmed opening date of May 26 for the outdoor courtyard. I was there today to
- [Hollywood Studios Character Meets Begin Ahead of Off the Page! Opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/14/hollywood-studios-character-meets-begin-ahead-of-off-the-page-opening/): Ahead of the official opening of Explore "Off the Page!" and Spot Favorite Friends at Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World has already started character meets for Rapunzel, Mulan, and Stitch — and the details are worth knowing before you go. Mulan and Rapunzel are both available near the new Monstropolis entrance, rotating every 30 minutes
- [Disney Celebrates America Just Dropped the Most Patriotic Bucket We've Ever Seen](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/sam-eagle-popcorn-bucket-disneyland-disney-celebrates-america/): Disney is marking America's 250th anniversary in delicious fashion at the Disneyland Resort, and the star of the lineup arriving May 21, 2026, is a Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket that Muppets fans are going to want to grab fast. For every Disney Parks Popcorn Bucket, you can follow along at Fantasy Land News The bucket
- [Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom: The Complete Guide for Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-animal-kingdom-guide/): Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, and it is one of the most ambitious character experience additions the park has seen in years. Beyond the fun and games with Bluey and Bingo themselves, this rollout includes real Australian animals at a brand-new habitat, themed food and
- [Your Family Photos Just Got a Bluey Upgrade at Animal Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/your-family-photos-just-got-a-bluey-upgrade-at-animal-kingdom-this-summer/): Disney PhotoPass photographers at Animal Kingdom are adding three Bluey Magic Shots to the mix starting this summer, and they are exactly as fun as you'd hope. As part of Cool Kids' Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, Bluey and Bingo are making their presence felt well beyond Conservation Station — including in your family
- [Bluey's Wild World Virtual Queue: How to Get In Starting May 26](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/blueys-wild-world-virtual-queue-how-to-get-in-starting-may-26/): Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, and it is bringing a whole lot of heart along with it. This brand-new experience is part of Disney's Cool Kids' Summer, and it goes well beyond a character meet-and-greet. Wallabies and kangaroos from Bluey's home country of Australia will
- [FØØD by Swedish Chef Opens May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/food-by-swedish-chef-opens-may-26-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/): FØØD by Swedish Chef is officially opening May 26, 2026, in the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The fan-favorite dining spot is arriving with a refreshed look and an updated menu featuring all-new snacks and drinks. Positioned just steps from the ride exit, it is designed to keep
- [VisionQuest Premiere Date Set: Vision and Ultron Return to Disney+ in October](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/13/visionquest-premiere-date-set-vision-and-ultron-return-to-disney-in-october/): Marvel Television has officially announced that VisionQuest will debut on October 14, 2026, on Disney+, bringing the beloved WandaVision trilogy to its long-awaited conclusion. The announcement came during Disney's 2026 Upfronts presentation in New York City. MCU veteran Paul Bettany returns as Vision, the beloved android Avenger, and James Spader will reprise his role as
- [Hallmark Christmas Experience 2026 Full Star Lineup Is Here — Tickets On Sale May 14 With Early Bird Pricing](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/hallmark-christmas-experience-2026-kansas-city/): Hallmark has revealed the complete talent lineup, new ticket packages, and full event programming for the Hallmark Christmas Experience 2026, the third annual holiday season at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Presale tickets open Thursday, May 14, with public on-sale beginning Monday, May 18, both at 10 a.m. Central. Early bird pricing runs from
- [Disney and the Savannah Bananas Are Expanding Their Partnership](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/12/disney-and-the-savannah-bananas-are-expanding-their-partnership/): Disney announced an expanded collaboration with the Savannah Bananas at its 2026 Upfront today, making Disney+ in the U.S. the exclusive streaming home of The Banana Bowl this October. The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ and feature all six Banana Ball league teams competing for the season championship, with one of the biggest live
- [Disney 2026 Upfront: New Leadership, ESPN Streaming, and the Super Bowl, Grammys, and Oscars All in 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/disney-2026-upfront-new-leadership-espn-streaming-and-the-super-bowl-grammys-and-oscars-all-in-2027/): Disney's 2026 Upfront presentation takes place tomorrow May 12th, 2026, marking the company's first major advertising showcase under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, with President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden shaping the creative vision alongside him. The presentation will highlight Disney's reach of over 200 million monthly ad-supported viewers, the launch of the standalone ESPN streaming
- [BFDI x II Tour Returning in 2026!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/04/bfdi-x-ii-tour-returning-in-2026/): BFDI x II Tour Returning in 2026!. Adam Katz, the creator of Inanimate Insanity, announced during his ASK ADAM LIVE on the Animation Epic YouTube channel tonight that the BFDI x II, aka Battle for Dream Island x Inanimate Insanity Tour, is coming back for 2026. Updated May 11, 2026: We should have the actual
- [The Boys Spoofed the AMC Nicole Kidman Ad and the Fake Bucket Is Gloriously Wrong](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/the-boys-vmc-theatres-popcorn-bucket-deep-secrets-of-atlantis/): The Boys Season 5 built a fictional AMC spoof called VMC Theatres and dropped an in-universe Deep popcorn bucket that the internet is already comparing to the Dune sandworm and Deadpool & Wolverine. Here's what it means
- [Disney Invests $1.3 Million in Education, Brings Cool Kids' Summer Preview to Five Central Florida Schools](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/11/disney-invests-1-3-million-education-cool-kids-summer-schools/): Disney is investing $1.3 million in Central Florida education and brought a Cool Kids' Summer preview to five local elementary schools, surprising teachers with free Walt Disney World tickets
- [The Tiles and Tribulations of All's Fair in Love and Mahjong - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/10/the-tiles-and-tribulations-of-alls-fair-in-love-and-mahjong-review/): The Tiles and Tribulations of All's Fair in Love and Mahjong - Review. I watched the premiere of 'All's Fair in Love and Mahjong' on Hallmark Channel, and while I went into it a little skeptical, I walked away pleasantly happy. And in part, this became one of the most personal movies for me. Take
- [Disney Cruise Line Statement on CBP Operation Tidal Wave and What Actually Happened](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/10/disney-cruise-line-cbp-operation-tidal-wave-media-misinformation/): Disney Cruise Line issued a statement after CBP's Operation Tidal Wave removed crew members tied to child abuse materials. Here is what actually happened and what media got wrong
- [Best Disney Moms of All Time, Ranked for Mother's Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/10/best-disney-moms-of-all-time-ranked-for-mothers-day-2026/): Best Disney Moms of All Time: Celebrating Mother's Day With the Characters Who Shaped Us. This Mother's Day, Disney's most beloved mothers deserve their moment, because whether they raised lion cubs, superhero kids, or a fox kit found in the woods, these characters have been quietly teaching us what real love looks like for decades.
- [By the Power of Grayskull: The Masters of the Universe Popcorn Bucket Is a Castle and the Sword of Power Is a Drink Container](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/masters-of-the-universe-cinemark-popcorn-bucket-he-man-2026/): Cinemark has revealed its Masters of the Universe collectibles ahead of the June 5, 2026, theatrical release. The lineup includes a Castle Grayskull popcorn bucket, a Skeletor face tumbler, a He-Man figure cup, and a Sword of Power drink container.
- [Epic Theatres Just Dropped Masters of the Universe Prices and You Can Pre-Order the Battle Cat Right Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/epic-theatres-just-dropped-masters-of-the-universe-prices-and-you-can-pre-order-the-battle-cat-right-now/): Epic Theatres has revealed its full Masters of the Universe collectible lineup ahead of the June 5 opening, confirmed US pricing on the two big items, and opened online pre-orders — making it the first US theater chain to do all three. The Battle Cat Popcorn Tub is $54.21, the Stairs Popcorn Tub is $62.15,
- [Regal Just Revealed a Light-Up Skeletor Throne Popcorn Bucket and a Castle Grayskull for Masters of the Universe](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/masters-of-the-universe-regal-popcorn-skeletor-led-throne-castle-grayskull-2026/): Regal Cinemas has officially confirmed its full Masters of the Universe collectible lineup ahead of the June 5 theatrical opening, and it is six items deep — plus a Grey Goose cocktail for the 21-and-over crowd and 1,000 bonus Regal Crown Club credits for anyone who buys tickets today only. The Skeletor LED Throne is
- [Regal Drops Billie Eilish Popcorn Tin and Tumbler for Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/billie-eilish-hit-me-hard-and-soft-regal-popcorn-bucket-tumbler/): Regal Cinemas and Cinemark have announced two collectible items for Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D, a 130oz popcorn tin and a 24oz tumbler, available at participating Regal locations starting with the Early Access Movie Event on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with the film opening wide on May
- [Don't Look Back in Anger: The Oasis Reunion Documentary Is Coming to IMAX on September 11 and Disney+ Later This Year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/dont-look-back-in-anger-the-oasis-reunion-documentary-is-coming-to-imax-on-september-11-and-disney-later-this-year/): Disney, magna studios, and Sony Music Vision announced today that a landmark Oasis documentary film will open in select IMAX theaters and cinemas worldwide on September 11, 2026, before streaming exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the U.S. later this year. The film is currently untitled. The documentary charts the Oasis Live '25
- [Disney Springs Is Getting Level99, a New Gideon's Bakehouse Concept, and Dance Parties This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/08/disney-springs-summer-2026-new-experiences/): Disney Springs just announced its full summer 2026 lineup and it is the most significant slate of new additions the shopping and dining district has seen in years, headlined by the opening of Level99, a brand new savory concept from the team behind Gideon's Bakehouse, and a series of outdoor dance parties tied to two
- [Hope Valley 1874 Delivers a Pioneer Prequel Worth Watching](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/hope-valley-1874-delivers-a-pioneer-prequel-worth-watching/): Hope Valley 1874 Delivers a Pioneer Prequel Worth Watching. Before the Heart called, they settled the area with cattle and panning for gold, building a boardinghouse, and running a trading post. Season One of Hope Valley 1874 wrapped up today on Hallmark+, and we have thoughts. We spent the last 8 episodes getting to know
- [Hallmark+ Debuts Mom's The Bride Starring Erin Cahill](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/hallmark-debuts-moms-the-bride-starring-erin-cahill/): Hallmark+ Debuts Mom's The Bride Starring Erin Cahill. Hallmark+ has once again debuted an unscripted reality show that is exclusive to the streaming service. Mom's The Bride debuted today with the first two episodes, and we are here for all the love. Hallmark movie darling Erin Cahill hosts the show, and it's all about moms
- [D23 Gold Member Tickets for The Mandalorian and Grogu Advance Screening Go on Sale May 8th](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/d23-gold-member-mandalorian-grogu-advance-screening-2026/): D23 Gold Members can attend advance screenings of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, two days before the film opens in theaters on May 22, at AMC Disney Springs 24 in Orlando and AMC Americana at Brand 18 in Glendale, California. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, May 8, at
- [Hamilton Is Coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray for the First Time on June 16 and the Collector's Edition Is Stunning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/hamilton-4k-uhd-collectors-edition-june-2026/): The filmed version of the original Broadway production of Hamilton is arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray for the first time on June 16, 2026, and the Collector's Edition comes loaded with bonus content that makes this the definitive home release of one of the most important musicals ever written. The headline addition is the never-before-seen
- [The Clock Is Ticking to Ride Soarin' Around the World One Last Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/the-clock-is-ticking-to-ride-soarin-around-the-world-one-last-time/): Soarin' Around the World rides for the last time on May 12 at EPCOT. Starting May 26, Soarin' Across America takes flight as a limited-time experience honoring America's 250th birthday
- [Your June Disney Movie Marathon Is Here with Freeform's 30 Days of Disney 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/freeform-30-days-of-disney-june-2026-full-schedule/): Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" is back for June 2026, and the network has packed the entire month with Disney and Pixar favorites running from June 1 through June 29, giving fans a nightly reason to settle in and let the magic play out on screen. The June 2026 lineup leans heavily into the classics
- [Disney Mother's Day: Meet the Disney Moms Whose Kids Now Work Alongside Them at Walt Disney World and Disneyland](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/07/disney-cast-member-moms-mothers-day-2026/): This Mother's Day, two Disney families are telling a story that goes far beyond the parks themselves, a story about moms who showed up every day with purpose and pride, and children who watched closely enough to want the same thing for themselves. Connie Latulippe: 35 Years and Counting at Walt Disney World Connie Latulippe started
- [Disneyland Magic Key Exclusive: The King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Bucket Spins, Lights Up, and Plays Music](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/disneyland-magic-key-exclusive-the-king-arthur-carrousel-popcorn-bucket-spins-lights-up-and-plays-music/): Magic Key holders at Disneyland Park can pick up the new King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Bucket starting May 14, 2026, a Magic Key exclusive designed by Disney artist Ashley Taylor. The bucket is inspired by the beloved Fantasyland attraction and does something no standard popcorn bucket does: it spins, lights up, and plays music. The
- [Hope Valley 1874 Is Renewed for Season 2 on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/hope-valley-1874-renewed-season-2-hallmark-plus/): Hope Valley 1874 has been renewed for a second season on Hallmark+, People reports exclusively. The announcement comes ahead of the Season 1 finale, which airs May 7 on Hallmark+. Season 2 will air in 2027. Bethany Joy Lenz returns as Rebecca Clarke, the determined widow and mother building a new life on the Western Canadian
- [Hocus Pocus 3 Is in Development at Disney and All Three Sanderson Sisters Are Returning](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/hocus-pocus-3-in-development-sanderson-sisters-returning/): Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in early development at Disney Live Action Studios, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy all set to reprise their roles as the Sanderson Sisters, according to a report from Deadline. Disney declined to comment, as the project is still in its early stages. Deadline also reports there are
- [Disney Is Bringing D23 to Singapore in 2027 With the First-Ever D23 Asia Fan Event](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/disney-is-bringing-d23-to-singapore-in-2027-with-the-first-ever-d23-asia-fan-event/): Disney announced today that D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will debut in Singapore in 2027, making it the first time the D23 fan convention experience has been held in the Asia Pacific region. No specific dates have been set yet, and ticketing and programming details will be announced at a later date. The
- [Every Star Wars Popcorn Bucket in 2026: Disney Parks and Movie Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-2026/): Every Star Wars popcorn bucket coming in spring 2026, from Disneyland's May the 4th wave to movie theater collectibles for The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22.
- [Disney World Just Announced Five New Baby Animals and They Are All Heading to Animal Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/disney-world-just-announced-five-new-baby-animals-and-they-are-all-heading-to-animal-kingdom-this-summer/): A baby giraffe, a nyala calf, four red river hog piglets, and the first Ankole calf born at Walt Disney World in more than 20 years have all arrived at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge this spring, and most of them will be viewable by guests this summer. This is genuinely one of
- [Glow or Go Orlando Is Offering Free Admission for Teachers Through May 31](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/glow-or-go-orlando-is-offering-free-admission-for-teachers-through-may-31/): Glow or Go Orlando, the immersive escape room experience at the Florida Mall, is offering free admission for one teacher with every group ticket purchase through May 31, 2026. The offer runs for the full month of May in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Month. It gives educators a chance to get into one of Orlando's more
- ["Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Official Trailer Is Here and Rapunzel Appears in the Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/06/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-trailer-rapunzel/): The official trailer for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" dropped today and it confirms Rapunzel will make a special appearance in the very first episode of the series, which premieres Monday, May 25, on Disney Jr. at 7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT and streams on Disney+ the following day, Tuesday, May 26. Disney revealed the trailer alongside news
- [The Best $1.00 You'll Spend This Summer: Regal's Family Film Series Runs Through August 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/the-best-1-00-youll-spend-this-summer-regals-family-film-series-runs-through-august-13/): Regal's Summer Movie Express 2026 runs June 1 through August 13 with $1.00 family films every Monday through Thursday — including a rare big-screen return for Muppet Treasure Island for the first time in 30 years
- [Disney World Passholders Get First Rides on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin' Across America](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/disney-world-passholders-get-first-rides-on-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-and-soarin-across-america/): Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are getting early access to two newly reimagined attractions before they open to the general public, with preview dates announced for both Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Soarin' Across America as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens at Disney's
- [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Review: Smoother, Quieter, and Worth the Wait](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/big-thunder-mountain-railroad-reopening-review/): Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at Magic Kingdom on May 3, 2026, and we were there to ride it. Here is our honest take. The first word that came out of our mouths every time someone asked about the experience was smooth. Disney replaced the entire track during the refurbishment, and the difference is impossible
- [Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Theater Merch Confirmed Including Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/05/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-theater-merch-confirmed/): Village Cinemas just confirmed Harry Potter 25th Anniversary theater merch is coming, and the silhouettes already reveal several items from the leaked lineup
- [Hallmark Channel's June Summer Nights Lineup Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/03/hallmark-channels-june-passport-to-love-lineup-announced/): Hallmark Channel's June Summer Nights Lineup Announced. The last few years have seen the month of June become Summer Nights on Hallmark Channel. In the past, June has been Passport to Love. This year, June is Summer Nights. This year seems no different. The lineup includes fan favorites such as Nikki DeLoach and Brennan Elliott.
- [Matreya Scarrwener Talked to Us About Rachel Yost and Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/04/matreya-scarrwener-hope-valley-1874-interview/): Matreya Scarrwener sat down with Fantasy Land News to talk about playing Rachel Yost in Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+, the baby Ned legacy connection, and what draws her back to frontier storytelling
- [Star Wars Day May the Fourth 2026: Popcorn Buckets and Sippers Now on Mobile Order at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/04/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-mobile-order-may-the-fourth-2026/): Star Wars popcorn buckets and sippers are live on mobile order at Disney's Hollywood Studios right now for May the Fourth 2026. Here's what to order and how to join the virtual queue
- [Bath and Body Works Launches First-Ever Star Wars Collection on May 4 With Mandalorian and Grogu Scents](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/04/bath-and-body-works-launches-first-ever-star-wars-collection-on-may-4-with-mandalorian-and-grogu-scents/): Bath and Body Works is launching a 26-product Mandalorian and Grogu collection starting today, May 4, 2026, and it marks the brand's first-ever Star Wars collaboration, spanning body care, candles, home fragrance, and collectible accessories inspired by the duo's journey across the galaxy. Rewards members get first access starting today. The full collection opens to
- [Swan Drive-In Selling Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Online Starting May the Fourth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/swan-drive-in-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-may-the-fourth/): Swan Drive-In is selling the full Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket collection online starting May 4 at 12:01AM EST, with 12 items and shipping around $12, lower than any other online option
- [Hallmark Channel's Kentucky Roses Was Indeed a Run For The Roses - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/03/hallmark-channels-kentucky-roses-was-indeed-a-run-for-the-roses-review/): Hallmark Channel's Kentucky Roses Was Indeed a Run For The Roses - Review. Hallmark Channel kicked off May for Moms with the premiere of 'Kentucky Roses' starring Andrew Walker and Odette Annable. The premise is that a greenhouse worker, Sadie, and the son of Churchill Downs' CEO, Ash, form an unlikely pair, coming together to
- [Romance Blooms With The Premiere of Kentucky Roses on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/romance-blooms-with-the-premiere-of-kentucky-roses-on-hallmark-channel/): Romance Blooms With The Premiere of Kentucky Roses on Hallmark Channel. Hallmark Channel is off to the races tonight with the premiere of the brand new May movie. 'Kentucky Roses' premieres tonight at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. Update: We watched the premiere and have our full review up for
- [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Magic Kingdom With New Rainbow Caverns](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/03/big-thunder-mountain-railroad-reopens-magic-kingdom-2026/): Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened at Magic Kingdom on May 3, 2026, with new Rainbow Caverns, refreshed trains, a new track, and a lowered height requirement of 38 inches
- [Disney World Drops New Summer 2026 Ticket and Resort Deals Starting This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/disney-world-summer-2026-ticket-resort-deals/): Walt Disney World has unveiled a new after-2 p.m summer ticket and a returning Disney+ Perks resort discount, giving families two new ways to save and plan for a Cool Kids' Summer at the most magical place on earth. Both offers go on sale this week and cover travel windows through mid-August 2026. Walt Disney
- [Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner at Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/22/mothers-day-brunch-dinner-loews-hotels-universal-orlando-2026/): Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando is offering four Mother's Day dining experiences on May 10, 2026, ranging from a Hard Rock gourmet buffet to a Caribbean prix fixe at Sapphire Falls.
- [The Pond Calls Again For an All-New Episode of The Way Home on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/the-pond-calls-again-for-an-all-new-episode-of-the-way-home-on-hallmark-channel/): The Pond Calls Again For an All-New Episode of The Way Home on Hallmark Channel. The fourth and final season continues with a new episode Sunday night at 9/8c and streaming on Hallmark+ the following day. In the new episode of The Way Home, Kat and Elliot plan a romantic getaway, while Alice tries to
- [You Can Order the Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Buckets Right Now Before They Hit Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/marcus-theaters-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets-online/): Marcus Theaters has put The Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn buckets and sippers on sale online right now, including the $80.80 AT-AT that sets a new high-water mark for theater collectible pricing
- [Disney World Honored 15 Teachers with a Magic Kingdom Parade During National Teacher Appreciation Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/disney-world-teacher-appreciation-parade-2026-imagination-campus/): Disney World honored 15 teachers from across the country with a Magic Kingdom parade on May 1, 2026, as part of the Disney Imagination Campus and Abbott Elementary Teachers Celebration
- [Everything Coming to Universal Orlando This Summer and How to Pay Less for It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/universal-orlando-summer-2026-experiences/): Universal Orlando Resort's summer 2026 lineup runs May 23 through August 10 with a Spielberg exhibit, JAWS photo ops, Minions and Monsters character meets, and new ticket deals that include Epic Universe
- [Disney World Adding Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Since 1976, Named After First Female President](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/02/disney-world-new-ferryboat-2027-meg-crofton/): Disney World announced on May 1, 2026, that a fourth Magic Kingdom ferryboat is coming in 2027, the first addition to the Seven Seas Lagoon fleet since 1976. The name they chose carries more history than most people will realize the first time they step aboard. The new vessel will be called the Meg Gilbert Crofton, named
- [Disney Lorcana Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer's Lorebook and More Books Coming in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/01/disney-lorcana-quest-of-wonders-illumineers-lorebook-2026/): Ravensburger has announced two new Disney Lorcana books releasing this fall: Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer's Lorebook on September 1, 2026, and the third entry in the Collector's Guide series covering Sets 9-13 on November 1, 2026. Quest of Wonders: An Illumineer's Lorebook This one is unlike anything Ravensburger has put out for Disney Lorcana
- [The Amazing Digital Circus Is Coming to U.S. Theaters for Its Series Finale June 4-7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/amazing-digital-circus-last-act-fathom-theaters-june-2026/): The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act is coming to U.S. theaters June 4-7, 2026, through Fathom Entertainment. The finale combines episode eight with the all-new hour-long episode nine for a worldwide theatrical premiere. Tickets are on sale now.
- [What's Coming To Hallmark Channel In May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/whats-coming-to-hallmark-channel-in-may/): What's Coming To Hallmark Channel In May. As Justin Timberlake memes say, tomorrow, "it's gonna be May". Spring Into Love is finished, and we are moving towards the Summer. Hallmark Channel has a great lineup of new movies coming every Saturday night in May. We will start out with two romcoms and move into three
- [The Most Lifelike Grogu Ever Made Is Now Up for Pre-Order and It Ships This Year](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/01/hasbro-ultimate-grogu-animatronic-pre-order/): Hasbro just announced Ultimate Grogu, a 1:1 scale animatronic of the beloved Star Wars character that delivers over 250 animations and sounds, and pre-orders are open right now at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, and Fan Channel retailers ahead of the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu film hitting theaters on May 22. You Can Order the
- [Disney Lakeshore Lodge: We Got an Insider Preview on Bay Lake With Walt Disney Imagineering](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/05/01/disney-lakeshore-lodge-we-got-an-insider-preview-on-bay-lake-with-walt-disney-imagineering/): Fantasy Land News received an exclusive insider preview of Disney Lakeshore Lodge yesteday, joining Walt Disney Imagineering on a Disney Transportation Boat on Bay Lake for a firsthand look at the vision behind Walt Disney World's first new standalone resort hotel in years, set to open in summer 2027 with 967 rooms. What Disney Lakeshore
- [Wishes Assemble: Disney and Make-A-Wish Brought Nearly 40 Wish Kids to Avengers Campus for a Day No One Will Forget](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/wishes-assemble-disney-and-make-a-wish-brought-nearly-40-wish-kids-to-avengers-campus-for-a-day-no-one-will-forget/): On April 29, 2026, Disney World Wish Day, Disney and Make-A-Wish hosted Wishes Assemble at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, a first-of-its-kind event that brought nearly 40 children battling critical illnesses and their families into a full day of Avengers missions alongside some of the biggest names on the internet and a few surprise
- [Bob Iger Receives Inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award From Make-A-Wish America](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/30/bob-iger-receives-inaugural-wishmaker-lifetime-achievement-award-from-make-a-wish-america/): Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has received the inaugural WishMaker Lifetime Achievement Award from Make-A-Wish America, presented during Wishes Assemble, Disney's first-of-its-kind wish event held at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure on April 29, 2026. The award was presented by Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America, in recognition of Iger's extraordinary contributions
- [Devil Wears Prada 2 Handbag Popcorn Bucket: Where to Buy at Cinemark, AMC, and Regal Before It Sells Out](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/devil-wears-prada-2-handbag-popcorn-bucket-where-to-buy-at-cinemark-amc-and-regal-before-it-sells-out/): The Devil Wears Prada 2 Handbag Popcorn Bucket is on sale today, April 30, 2026. Regal goes live online at 10:30 AM EST. AMC and Cinemark's online shops both open at approximately 11:30 AM EST. Cinemark theater locations are selling the full collection in person right now. Swan Drive-In has a limited presale available online
- [Space Jam 30th Anniversary Popcorn Collectible and Basketball Cup Coming to AMC May 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/space-jam-30th-anniversary-popcorn-collectible-and-basketball-cup-coming-to-amc-may-20/): AMC Theatres is releasing two Space Jam 30th Anniversary collectibles on Wednesday, May 20, for one day only: the Space Jam 30th Anniversary Game Time Popcorn Bucket, which includes a large popcorn, and the Space Jam 30th Anniversary Basketball Cup, which includes a large fountain drink. Both items are available while supplies last at AMC
- [Big Al's and Westward Ho Closing Dates Confirmed as Magic Kingdom Frontierland Construction Moves Forward](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/big-als-and-westward-ho-closing-dates-confirmed-as-magic-kingdom-frontierland-construction-moves-forward/): Westward Ho closes June 21 and Big Al's closes May 10 at Magic Kingdom as construction walls expand into the Frontierland riverwalk for the Piston Peak Cars-themed area
- [Disney Just Dropped Its Full 2026 Halloween Lineup and the Merch Already Has a Surprise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/disney-just-dropped-its-full-2026-halloween-lineup-and-the-merch-already-has-a-surprise/): Disney revealed its full 2026 Halloween and fall lineup for Walt Disney World on April 28, covering new merchandise available at the parks and DisneyStore.com, EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival dates of August 27 through November 21, Pluto's Pumpkin Pursuit returning at EPCOT, a Halloween overlay at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar at Disney Springs,
- [Stitch Is Hosting a Dance Party at MNSSHP 2026 and Tickets Go on Sale Next Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/29/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2026-dates-tickets/): Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 runs August 7 through October 31 at Magic Kingdom. Tickets go on sale May 5 for resort guests and May 12 for everyone else.
- [EPCOT Food and Wine 2026 Is Confirmed and Three Returning Dishes Already Have Us Excited](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/28/epcot-food-and-wine-2026-is-confirmed-and-three-returning-dishes-already-have-us-excited/): The 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival runs August 27 through November 21.
- [Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Taken Over Disney Springs — Here Is What Is Waiting for You](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/28/devil-wears-prada-2-disney-springs-amc-free-kiosk-photo-ops/): The Devil Wears Prada 2 has taken over Disney Springs and AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24. Here is everything waiting for you before the film opens May 1.
- [Hallmark Channel's 'To Philly With Love' Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/19/hallmark-channels-to-philly-with-love-is-the-perfect-love-letter-to-my-favorite-city/): Hallmark Channel's 'To Philly With Love' Is The Perfect Love Letter To My Favorite City. Spring Into Love continued last night on the Hallmark Channel with the premiere of 'To Philly With Love.' Part 'National Treasure' and all love story. 'To Philly With Love' stars Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar as teacher Emily and archivist
- [The Bantha Sipper Makes Real Bantha Sounds and It Just Hit Disneyland — Every Price and Location](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-disneyland-2026/): Jabba's Sail Barge Bucket, the Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket, and a Bantha Sipper with sound effects are all coming to Disneyland starting April 28 and May 4, 2026, as part of the Star Wars Day novelty lineup.
- [The Mandalorian AT-AT Popcorn Bucket Walks, Lights Up, and Makes Sound — and It Is at Theaters May 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-at-at-popcorn-container-closer-look/): The Mandalorian and Grogu AT-AT Popcorn Container features light-up turrets, sound effects, and foldable legs. Available at AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus Theatres starting May 21. Price estimated at around $55.
- [Toy Story Squishmallows Are Here Ahead of the June 19 Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/toy-story-5-squishmallows-jazwares-2026/): Jazwares' Toy Story Squishmallows lineup is here ahead of the June 19 release, with Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Bullseye, Rex, Alien, Zurg, and Forky available now at Amazon, Jazwares, and Five Below.
- [The Hidden Room at Magic Kingdom Just for Make-A-Wish Families Got a Beautiful Makeover](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/walt-disney-world-wish-lounge-reimagined-make-a-wish-2026/): Walt Disney World rededicated its newly reimagined Wish Lounge at Magic Kingdom today, with a cast member who visited as a wish kid in 2011 now helping grant more than 7,000 wishes a year at the resort
- [Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Is Here and the Details Will Give You Chills](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/disney-week-of-wishes-2026-is-here-and-the-details-will-give-you-chills/): Disney Week of Wishes 2026 officially launched today with an Avengers event at Disneyland starring Anthony Mackie and Paul Bettany, plus a sweepstakes and the full lineup of signature wish experiences.
- [Disney Parks Teases Halfway to Halloween 2026 Announcements Coming This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/halfway-to-halloween-2026-disney-parks-preview/): Disney Parks just teased Halfway to Halloween 2026 with a spooky playing card riddle. Here's everything we expect to be announced this week for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond.
- [Every Toy Story 5 Product Announced During Roundup Reveal Week 2026, Plus What Got Left Out](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/every-toy-story-5-product-announced-during-roundup-reveal-week-2026-plus-what-got-left-out/): Disney and Pixar wrapped up Toy Story 5 Roundup Reveal Week with a major product roundup on the Disney Parks Blog, but the official recap left out several confirmed releases from the same campaign. Here is the full picture, including every brand that announced during the week, the items Disney did not include in its
- [Disney Week of Wishes 2026 Kicks Off Today With 45 Years of Make-A-Wish History Behind It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/disney-week-of-wishes-2026-kicks-off-today-with-45-years-of-make-a-wish-history-behind-it/): Disney Week of Wishes 2026 begins today, April 27, marking the second annual company-wide celebration of the more than 175,000 Disney wishes granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation over 45 years. A Disney wish is granted every hour of every single day, and this week Disney is shining a spotlight on the stories behind that number.
- [Disney Paused the Magic Kingdom Expansion Because of the DeSantis Fight, Court Records Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/27/disney-magic-kingdom-expansion-delayed-desantis-fight/): Court depositions reveal Disney quietly paused the Magic Kingdom expansion and a major road project stalled for years because of the DeSantis takeover of Reedy Creek.
- [Christmas In A Small Town 2026 Returns to Dahlonega With Chad Michael Murray, Ryan Paevey, and Hallmark Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/christmas-in-a-small-town-2026-dahlonega-hallmark-stars/): Hallmark stars Chad Michael Murray, Ryan Paevey, the Lawrence brothers, and more are headed to Dahlonega, Georgia for Christmas In A Small Town on July 24–26, 2026
- [Tyler Hynes Just Delivered His Best Hallmark Performance Yet in 'I'll Be Seeing You'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/tyler-hynes-just-delivered-his-best-hallmark-performance-yet-in-ill-be-seeing-you/): Spring Into Love has come to an end with the premiere of 'I'll Be Seeing You' Starring Tyler Hynes, which premiered April 26 on Hallmark Channel, and is now available on Hallmark+. This movie hit for me on many personal levels, and hopefully you enjoyed it as much as I did. Read on for our
- [Closer Look: The Clan of Two Bust Popcorn Bucket Is Regal's Most Impressive Mandalorian and Grogu Exclusive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/regal-clan-of-two-bust-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-container/): Regal's Clan of Two Bust for The Mandalorian and Grogu is a sculpted Mando and Grogu popcorn bucket with music and a logo projector. Here is everything you need to know before May 22.
- [May Is the Biggest Month for Popcorn Buckets Yet and Here Is Your Game Plan](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/26/may-2026-movie-theater-popcorn-bucket-guide/): Every movie theater popcorn bucket dropping in May 2026 — Devil Wears Prada 2, Mortal Kombat II, Top Gun helmets, and The Mandalorian and Grogu. Dates, chains, prices, and what to buy first
- [The Way Home's Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/the-way-homes-kat-and-alice-separate-across-time-to-uncover-family-secrets/): The Way Home's Kat and Alice Separate Across Time to Uncover Family Secrets. Hallmark Channel's popular show, 'The Way Home,' airs a new episode Sunday night at 9/8c and streams the following day on Hallmark+. In the episode titled "Blinded By the Light", Kat emerges from the pond in the summer of 1925, where she
- [Grayson Gurnsey Talked to Us About Lars Yost and Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/grayson-gurnsey-hope-valley-1874-interview/): Grayson Gurnsey sat down with Fantasy Land News to talk about playing Lars Yost in Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+ — and the surprising legacy connection his character carries to When Calls the Heart.
- ['I'll Be Seeing You' Premieres Tonight on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/ill-be-seeing-you-premieres-tonight-on-hallmark-channel/): Tyler Hynes and Stacey Farber Star In Hallmark Channel's 'I'll Be Seeing You'. Spring Into Love is coming to a conclusion on the Hallmark Channel tonight with the premiere of 'I'll Be Seeing You' starring Tyler Hynes and Stacey Farber. The movie premieres at 8/7c and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. The Hallmark Channel synopsis
- [Mickey Mouse is getting a high-fashion makeover thanks to a new Disney and Vogue deal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/disney-vogue-mickey-mouse-designer-initiative/): Disney and Vogue have announced a multi-year designer initiative reimagining Mickey Mouse ahead of his 100th anniversary, with Ami Paris launching the first collection in early 2027
- [New Bluey Merchandise Is Coming to Walt Disney World and Disney Parks](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/25/bluey-merchandise-coming-to-walt-disney-world-disney-parks/): New Bluey merchandise is coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland, including apparel, accessories, plush, and toys, arriving at Animal Kingdom ahead of the May 26 Bluey's Wild World opening.
- [Goose and Maverick Helmet Popcorn Buckets Are Arriving at Theaters for Top Gun's 40th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/top-gun-popcorn-buckets-helmet-40th-anniversary/): Two fighter pilot helmet popcorn buckets are heading to select theaters for the 40th anniversary re-release of Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick, with Epic Theatres, Cinemark, and AMC Theatres announcing they will have one or both of them. Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick will return to theaters on May 13, 2026, and hopefully,
- [AMC Just Confirmed the Tom Cruise Top Gun 40th Anniversary Helmet Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/amc-theatres-top-gun-helmet-popcorn-bucket-40th-anniversary/): AMC Theatres has confirmed the Goose and Maverick fighter pilot helmet popcorn buckets for the Top Gun 40th anniversary one-week re-release starting May 13, priced at $35.99 each with large popcorn included.
- [New Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Signage Being Painted at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/walt-disney-studios-courtyard-hollywood-studios-signage-may-2026/): New vintage-style signage is being painted on the building at Disney's Hollywood Studios ahead of the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard opening on May 26, and if it looks familiar, that is entirely by design. The sign is still being painted, but when complete, it will read "Walt Disney Studios Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony Sound
- [Shao Kahn Container, Arcade Bucket, Dragon Cup: The Complete Mortal Kombat II Collectible Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket-regal-amc-cinemark/): Regal has officially announced its full Mortal Kombat II collectible lineup, including the Shao Kahn Container, a Collectible Double Combo, and a Dragon Light Up Cup. Here is everything confirmed at each chain.
- [Cinemark's MK2 Clapperboard Bucket Is Online and It's Going to Sell Fast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/mortal-kombat-ii-clapper-popcorn-bucket-cinemark-online/): The Mortal Kombat II Clapper Popcorn Bucket is now available online at the Cinemark Shop for $29.95 — an 85 oz Johnny Cage clapperboard-style Cinemark exclusive for the May 8 film.
- [EPIC Theatres Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket AMC, Regal, and Cinemark don't offer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/24/epic-theatres-mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-buckets/): EPIC Theatres is selling a matching Mandalorian and Grogu popcorn bucket and cup set, where both pieces carry Grogu toppers, and no other chain is doing this. AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and Marcus each built their lineups around either a single hero vessel or a single topper cup with a random figure. EPIC built a set
- [Walt Disney World Is Getting the Jabba's Sail Barge Bucket and the Details Just Dropped](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/star-wars-popcorn-buckets-walt-disney-world-may-the-4th-2026/): Walt Disney World is getting a full wave of Star Wars popcorn buckets and novelties on May 4, 2026, at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including the Jabba's Sail Barge Bucket, the Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket, the Bantha Sipper, and rechargeable Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks. All items are available while supplies last, with a limit of two per
- [Cool Kids' Summer Deal: $25 Kids' Tickets for Drawn to Life at Disney Springs Starting May 27](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/drawn-to-life-cirque-du-soleil-25-dollar-kids-tickets-cool-kids-summer-2026/): Drawn to Life, presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, is offering $25 kids' tickets at Disney Springs this summer as part of Cool Kids' Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, with the deal available on performances running May 27 through September 20. The offer gives parents one discounted child ticket for $25 with the
- [Walt Disney World's May the 4th 2026 Food Guide: Every New Item at Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/may-the-4th-2026-walt-disney-world-food-guide-hollywood-studios/): Walt Disney World is celebrating May the 4th 2026 with a full wave of new food and beverage items across Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs, running from May 1 through May 31. If you are planning a Star Wars Day visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios this year, here is everything confirmed so far on the
- [V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026: Full Perk Breakdown Revealed, Including New Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/vi-passholder-summer-days-2026-full-perk-breakdown-popcorn-bucket/): The Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket is coming to all five Walt Disney World locations for V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 (May 1–July 31), along with a new tumbler, Buzz and Woody magnet, Passholder Lounge, and restaurant discounts up to 40%.
- [V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Character Greetings Coming to EPCOT This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/vi-passholder-summer-days-epcot-character-greetings-2026/): Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a new reason to head to EPCOT this summer. As part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days, Disney is offering an exclusive character greeting experience at the Magic Eye Theatre in World Celebration, running May 1 through July 31, 2026. Disney is billing the experience as a chance to visit with
- [Universal Orlando's Optimus Prime Popcorn Bucket Has Light-Up Eyes and It's Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/23/universal-orlando-optimus-prime-popcorn-bucket/): Universal Orlando has released a new Autobot Optimus Prime Popcorn Bucket, available now exclusively at Supply Vault in the Transformers area for $34.99 plus tax, and the first fill of popcorn is included free. For more popcorn bucket news, including the newly released Tom Cruise Top Gun 40th Anniversary Helmet Buckets, Masters of the Universe,
- [Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Gets a May 16 Premiere Date on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/22/best-served-cold-hannah-swensen-mystery-premiere-date-may-2026/): Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery will premiere Saturday, May 16 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, with the film streaming the following day on Hallmark+. Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster return as Hannah and Chad, joined again by Barbara Niven. In this installment, a suspect in a forgery case turns up murdered, and the
- [Disney Jr. Is Getting a Toddler Techno Mix With a New Lenny Pearce Album and Disney+ Content Deal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/22/disney-jr-is-getting-a-toddler-techno-mix-with-a-new-lenny-pearce-album-and-disney-content-deal/): Disney has signed a music and content development deal with Lenny Pearce, the Australian creator behind the global Toddler Techno and Family Raves movement, bringing a new Disney Jr. remix album and original animated content to Disney+ from one of the more genuinely fun corners of family entertainment right now. The music side lands first.
- [Disney Springs Morning Guide: What to Do, Eat, and Shop Before the Crowds Arrive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/disney-springs-morning-guide-what-to-do-eat-and-shop-before-the-crowds-arrive/): Disney Springs is one of the most underrated morning destinations at Walt Disney World Resort, and most guests are sleeping through the best part of the day. Before the crowds arrive, the temperatures are cooler, the coffee is fresh, and the Marketplace is yours. Here is how Holly and I do it, and what Disney
- [Disney Cruise Line Kids Sail 50% Off on Select Fall and Holiday Sailings, Book by June 14](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/22/disney-cruise-line-kids-sail-50-off-together-at-sea-savings/): Disney Cruise Line is offering 50% off kids' voyage fares on select sailings from October 2026 through March 2027. Book by June 14, 2026 with MEI-Travel and Mouse Fan Travel.
- [Your Next Day at a Disney Park Could Be Totally Powered Entirely by the Sun](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/22/your-next-day-at-a-disney-park-could-be-totally-powered-entirely-by-the-sun/): Walt Disney World's four solar projects can now produce up to 100% of the resort's daytime power needs on a sunny spring or summer day, covering all four theme parks, two water parks, and dozens of resort hotels. Welcome to Earth Day 2026 at Disney. Disney's Animal Kingdom is celebrating its 28th anniversary, while The
- [Disney Wins Two Webby Awards and Gets to Give a 5-Word Speech at the Ceremony](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/22/disney-experiences-webby-awards-2026/): Disney Experiences has won two People's Voice Webby Awards at the 30th Annual Webby Awards, with wins going to the Kylie Kelce Walt Disney World podcast episode and the viral robotic Olaf Imagineering video. The two wins came in separate categories. The first was Best Partnership or Collaboration in Podcasts, earned by the "My Disney
- [Regal's Musical Mayhem Series Brings 28 Music Films to the Big Screen for $4.99 in May 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/regals-musical-mayhem-series-brings-28-music-films-to-the-big-screen-for-4-99-in-may-2026/): Regal's Musical Mayhem series is running all of May 2026, filling the big screen with 28 music-driven films for just $4.99 per ticket. Whether the lineup is classic Broadway adaptations, biopics about real artists, or movies that just happen to have legendary soundtracks, every title is priced the same and ready to be heard the
- [Walmart Is Selling The Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket Bundled With a Fandango Ticket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/mandalorian-grogu-popcorn-bucket-walmart-fandango-ticket/): The Mandalorian and Grogu Popcorn Bucket with a Fandango movie ticket is now available for pre-sale at Walmart for $39.96, with shipping starting April 27. Manufactured by Golden Link Inc.
- [Disney Is Strapping Celebrities Into Teacups and Making Them Confess Things](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/disney-is-strapping-celebrities-into-teacups-and-making-them-confess-things/): Disney Parks has launched a new celebrity interview series called Teacup Confessions, putting famous guests on the Mad Tea Party attraction to answer questions about their Disney hot takes and latest projects. The show drops new episodes every Tuesday on the Disney Parks YouTube channel. Last updated on April 21, 2026 – Episode 3 starring Anna
- [Gird Your Loins: Fisher-Price Just Dropped a Little People Devil Wears Prada Collector Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/fisher-price-little-people-collector-devil-wears-prada-set/): Fisher-Price just launched a Little People Collector set for The Devil Wears Prada featuring Miranda Priestly, Andy, Nigel, and Emily. It is available now on Amazon and rated for ages 13 and up.
- [H2O Glow After Hours Is Back at Typhoon Lagoon With Powerline Max and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/21/h2o-glow-after-hours-2026-typhoon-lagoon-dates/): Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Typhoon Lagoon on select nights from June 2 through September 5, 2026, with new characters including Powerline Max and Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers.
- [Songs in Sign Language: Watch All Three Sneak Peek Clips Before the Disney+ Premiere](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/songs-in-sign-language-watch-all-three-sneak-peek-clips-before-the-disney-premiere/): Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language arrives on Disney+ on April 27, 2026, and the studio has released the first sneak peek footage for all three animated ASL musical sequences. The short clips offer the first real look at what director Hyrum Osmond and the team at Deaf West Theatre created together, and they are
- [Disney Is Laying Off 1000 Employees and Combining All of Its Marketing Teams Into One](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/disney-is-laying-off-1000-employees-and-combining-all-of-its-marketing-teams-into-one/): Disney is cutting around 1,000 jobs this week as new CEO Josh D'Amaro makes his first big move running the company. The short version: Disney had separate marketing and PR teams for almost every part of the business, and they are combining all of them into one team. Why Did This Happen? Think of it
- [Mortal Kombat II Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket Is Now Available: Where to Buy Online and In Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/20/mortal-kombat-ii-arcade-cabinet-popcorn-bucket-is-now-available-where-to-buy-online-and-in-theaters/): The Mortal Kombat II Arcade Cabinet Popcorn Bucket is now available at select theaters and online through Swan Drive-In Theatre — here is pricing, where to buy, and the full MK2 collectible lineup. SLUG: mortal-kombat-2-arcade-cabinet-popcorn-bucket-cinemark-swan-drive-in
- [Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love is Taking Us 'To Philly With Love'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/hallmark-channels-spring-into-love-is-taking-us-to-philly-with-love/): Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love is Taking Us 'To Philly With Love'. Spring Into Love is continuing on this weekend, and this time we are going to the Northeast. Saturday at 8/7c, 'To Philly With Love' will premiere on Hallmark Channel and stream on Hallmark+ the following day. The story revolves around a teacher, Emma,
- [Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Webpage is now Live](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/19/rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets-webpage-is-now-live/): The Walt Disney World website now has a fully live, official attraction page for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, complete with the ride description, full set list, opening date, and everything guests need to know before boarding the L.I.M.O. on May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. What the Official Page Confirms The page
- [How to Watch WrestleMania 42 on ESPN and the Complete Night 1 and Night 2 Match Card](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/wrestlemania-42-espn-match-card-how-to-watch/): WrestleMania 42 takes place this weekend at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, and for the first time in history, ESPN is the exclusive streaming home of the event, with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton on Night 1 and CM Punk facing Roman
- [Hallmark Star Jedidiah Goodacre Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/jedidiah-goodacre-hope-valley-1874-interview/): Jedidiah Goodacre sat down with Fantasy Land News to talk about playing Clayton Cooley in Hope Valley 1874, now streaming on Hallmark+. Here is everything he shared
- [Everything New on Disney+ in May 2026 Including The Punisher, Sofia the First, and Bluey](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/disney-plus-may-2026-new-movies-shows/): Disney+ has released its full May 2026 content schedule and it is one of the strongest months of the year so far, with Jon Bernthal returning as Frank Castle in a new Marvel special presentation, the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale, the premiere of Sofia the First: Royal Magic, new Bluey minisodes, and the
- ["it's a small world" Just Got a Hallmark Collection and It's Everything](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/18/hallmark-disney-its-a-small-world-collection/): Hallmark's Disney It's a Small World gift collection is here with a rotating lamp, musical cookie jar, 5-sided mug, color-changing water bottle, throw blanket, 1000-piece puzzle, tea towel, socks, and gift set.
- [What Is Infinity Vision? Disney's New Premium Theater Certification Explained at CinemaCon 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/disney-infinity-vision-premium-large-format-avengers-doomsday-cinemacon-2026/): Disney announced Infinity Vision at CinemaCon 2026, a new premium large format certification launching with an Avengers: Endgame re-release in September ahead of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18.
- [Final Trailer Drops and Tickets Are on Sale Tomorrow for The Mandalorian and Grogu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/final-trailer-drops-and-tickets-are-on-sale-tomorrow-for-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/): Tickets for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu go on sale tomorrow, April 17, 2026, ahead of the film's exclusive theatrical and IMAX release on May 22, 2026. Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm made the announcement today at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas alongside the debut of the film's final trailer, which is now live
- [Free LEGO SMART Play Star Wars Event Is Coming to Orlando This Weekend](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/17/free-lego-smart-play-star-wars-event-is-coming-to-orlando-this-weekend/): A free LEGO SMART Play Star Wars demo event is coming to the Kissimmee Walmart Supercenter parking lot on April 18 and 19, giving families a hands-on look at one of the biggest innovations in LEGO history. Located just outside the Disney World Animal Kingdom Resort area, if you are visiting, this is only 2
- [Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Lead Disney's Hexed, Coming to Theaters November 25](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/disney-hexed-animated-film-cinemacon-2026-hailee-steinfeld/): Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed the title, logo, cast, and story details for Hexed at CinemaCon 2026. The film stars Hailee Steinfeld and opens only in theaters November 25, 2026
- [First Trailer for Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars Revealed at CinemaCon 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/ridley-scott-the-dog-stars-trailer-cinemacon-2026/): Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars got its first trailer and poster today at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, with 20th Century Studios confirming the film opens exclusively in theaters on August 28, 2026. The announcement came during Walt Disney Studios' annual CinemaCon presentation, the same event where the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu
- [Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Dates and Films Revealed by Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/studio-ghibli-fest-2026-schedule-tickets-fathom-entertainment/): Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 returns to theaters nationwide starting June 2026, featuring seven films including Spirited Away's 25th anniversary and the first-ever theatrical Ghibli Fest run of Tales from Earthsea.
- [Mortal Kombat II Shao Kahn Bucket and Tumbler Now Available Online at Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/mortal-kombat-ii-shao-kahn-bucket-and-tumbler-now-available-online-at-marcus-theatres/): The Mortal Kombat II Shao Kahn Helmet Popcorn Bucket and Shinnok Amulet Tumbler are now available to order online directly through Marcus Theatres ahead of the film's May 8, 2026, opening. If you have been tracking the full Mortal Kombat II collectible lineup across all four chains, Marcus just made it easier to lock in
- [Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 Reveals New Key Art and Ticket Sale Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/star-wars-celebration-la-2027-reveals-new-key-art-and-ticket-sale-date/): Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 runs April 1 through April 4, 2027, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars film, released in May 1977, making this one of the biggest milestone conventions in the franchise's history. Tickets go on sale May 6th, 2026! The
- [First Trailer for 'Masters of the Universe' in Theaters June 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/22/first-trailer-for-masters-of-the-universe-in-theaters-june-5/): First Trailer for 'Masters of the Universe' in Theaters June 5. The live-action film adaptation of the classic 1980s toy brand stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man. In Masters of the Universe, director Travis Knight (Bumblebee) brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. The live-action feature film from Amazon MGM
- [Mattel Releases Life-Size Masters of the Universe Havoc Staff With Lights and Smoke](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/masters-of-the-universe-havoc-staff-mattel/): Mattel's life-size Masters of the Universe Chronicles Havoc Staff is now available for pre-order for $189.99, featuring lights, sounds, and smoke effects inspired by the 2026 film.
- [Disney's Alice in Wonderland Is Getting a Young Adult Sequel "Wonderous" by Heather Fawcett](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/wondrous-heather-fawcett-alice-in-wonderland-sequel/): D23 has exclusively revealed the cover for Wondrous by Heather Fawcett, a young adult novel set in the world of Disney's Alice in Wonderland, arriving October 6, 2026, timed to the film's 75th anniversary. Disney Consumer Products 2026 — Licensing, Collectibles, Apparel, and More. What Is Wondrous? Wondrous is a YA sequel to Disney's 1951
- [Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens May 26 and the Full Set List Is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-opening-date-tracklist/): Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens May 26 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney has revealed the full five-song Electric Mayhem set list and major new attraction details.
- [We Heard the New Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Soundtrack and Here Is What You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/16/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-first-listen-electric-mayhem/): Fantasy Land News was invited to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets First Listen Experience at House of Blues in Disney Springs on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, where we got an early preview of the new music, story details, and attraction updates coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 26th, 2026. Here is
- [Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Named to Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/15/josh-damaro-time-100-most-influential-2026/): Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has been named to Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2026, with a tribute written by his predecessor Bob Iger. Here's what it means for Disney fans.
- [Walt Disney World Passholders Are Getting an Exclusive Popcorn Bucket This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/15/vipassholder-summer-days-2026-popcorn-bucket-merch-walt-disney-world/): Walt Disney World Annual Passholders get an exclusive popcorn bucket and new merch collection starting May 1, 2026, as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. Here is what you need to know.
- [Before the Pond Closes: Your Complete Guide to The Way Home Season 4](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/what-to-know-before-the-way-home-season-4/): The Way Home Season 4 premieres Sunday, April 19, 2026 on Hallmark Channel. Here is everything you need to know before the final season begins.
- [Disney Lorcana Wilds Unknown Set Arrives May 2026 With Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the Incredibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/disney-lorcana-wilds-unknown-set-release-date-pixar-characters/): Disney Lorcana's next trading card game set, Wilds Unknown, is officially coming on May 15, 2026, and for the first time ever, glimmers of Pixar's Toy Story, Brave, and The Incredibles characters are joining the game. Ravensburger announced the twelfth set on April 14, 2026, confirming that Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Merida, and the Parr family
- [Regal Launches a ChatGPT App That Lets You Search Showtimes and Buy Movie Tickets Through AI](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/regal-launches-a-chatgpt-app-that-lets-you-search-showtimes-and-buy-movie-tickets-through-ai/): Regal Cineworld has launched the first ChatGPT app for moviegoing in the United States, giving moviegoers the ability to search for showtimes, get personalized movie recommendations, and buy tickets directly through a ChatGPT conversation. The app was developed with The Boxoffice Company and is live now across Regal's 5,386 screens nationwide. How It Works Moviegoers
- [Mickey's Sorcerer Hat Has Returned to Hollywood Studios After More Than 11 Years](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/sorcerers-hat-returns-hollywood-studios/): Mickey Mouse's Sorcerer Hat has returned to Disney's Hollywood Studios after more than 11 years. We were there at park opening this morning to see it firsthand.
- [Disney Animated Character Walk of Fame Coming to Hollywood Studios' Walt Disney Studios Lot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/14/disney-animated-character-handprints-footprints-hollywood-studios/): Disney is building a brand-new piece of Hollywood Studios history into the pavement itself, with animated character handprints, footprints, and autographs pressed into cement as part of the upcoming Walt Disney Studios Lot transformation, and the confirmed character list is already jaw-dropping. The Walt Disney Studios Lot opens in phases starting May 26, 2026, replacing
- [Walt Disney World Honors Kevin Lansberry With a Main Street Window After 40 Years at Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/kevin-lansberry-main-street-window-magic-kingdom-2026/): Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle honored former Executive Vice President and CFO of Disney Experiences Kevin Lansberry with a window on Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, one of the highest and most meaningful honors the company bestows on its leaders. Lansberry recently retired after a 40-year career with The Walt Disney Company spanning
- [The Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere Is Being Livestreamed on Disney Plus and Hulu on April 20](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/devil-wears-prada-2-world-premiere-livestream-disney-plus-hulu/): Disney+ and Hulu will livestream the world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET from Lincoln Center in New York City. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and the full cast will be in attendance.
- [Woo-Hoo: The First Song on the Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Setlist Has Been Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-song-2-blur-setlist-2026/): Disney has revealed the first track on the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets setlist, and it is Song 2 by Blur, covered by the Electric Mayhem. The iconic 1997 alternative rock anthem, known to most people as the "Woo-hoo!" song, will be one of the tracks guests hear as they blast through the
- [Disney Parks Is Teasing a Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Muppets Opening Date, Track List Coming April 16](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/13/disney-parks-is-teasing-a-rock-n-roller-coaster-muppets-opening-date/): Disney Parks dropped a cryptic social media post this morning, prompting fans to pay very close attention. If the pattern holds, an opening date for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios could be just days away. We also now know Walt Disney World and Disney Parks will release the official
- [BFDI: The Power of Two Announces Defeat One Trilogy Coming Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/bfdi-tpot-defeat-one-trilogy-summer-2026/): JacknJellify has announced Defeat One, a three-episode grand challenge trilogy coming to BFDI: The Power of Two in summer 2026. Episodes TPOT 23 through 25 will culminate in major storylines before the merge.
- [Hallmark Star Chelsea Hobbs Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/chelsea-hobbs-hope-valley-1874-interview/): Chelsea Hobbs sat down with Fantasy Land News and fellow Hallmark podcasters to talk about playing Peggy McCabe in Hope Valley 1874, now streaming on Hallmark+. Here is everything she shared.
- [Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel's 'A Little Park Music' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/heartstrings-and-small-town-charm-hit-the-right-note-for-hallmark-channels-a-little-park-music-review/): Heartstrings and Small Town Charm Hit The Right Note for Hallmark Channel's 'A Little Park Music' - Review. Hallmark Channel has premiered its latest Spring Into Love movie with 'A Little Park Music.' 'A Little Park Music' is the story of when a piano appears in the park gazebo, interfering with important work, city manager
- [Hallmark Is Releasing a Disney Cinderella Castle Tree Topper in July 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hallmark-disney-cinderella-castle-tree-topper-2026/): Meta description: Hallmark is releasing a Disney Cinderella Castle tree topper in July 2026 with fireworks sounds and music. Here is everything you need to know.
- [Hallmark Dream Book 2026 Disney Ornaments: Every Keepsake With Prices and Dates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/12/hallmark-dream-book-2026-disney-ornaments/): The Hallmark Dream Book 2026 arrives April 24 with dozens of Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar Keepsake Ornaments, every ornament, every price, and when each one goes on sale from July through October 2026.
- [Mom's The Bride Premieres May 7 on Hallmark+ Erin Cahill Hosts New Six-Episode Docuseries](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/moms-the-bride-hallmark-plus-premiere-date-may-7/): Mom's The Bride Premieres May 7 on Hallmark+ Erin Cahill Hosts New Six-Episode Docuseries
- [Dunesday December 18, 2026: Avengers Doomsday and Dune Part Three Are on a Collision Course](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/avengers-doomsday-dune-3-december-18-dunesday/): Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three are both opening December 18, 2026. Dune has locked 400 IMAX screens and is already selling tickets eight months out. Industry insiders are calling it Dunesday.
- [D23 Gold Members Can See The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opening Night in Orlando and Irvine](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/11/d23-gold-member-devil-wears-prada-2-screening-orlando/): D23 Gold Members can attend opening night fan screenings of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on April 30, 2026 in Orlando at AMC Disney Springs and in Irvine, California. Tickets go on sale April 9 at $15 each
- [Spring Into Love With 'A Little Park Music' on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/spring-into-love-with-a-little-park-music-on-hallmark-channel/): Spring Into Love With 'A Little Park Music' on Hallmark Channel. Spring is rolling along with a new Saturday night premiere on Hallmark Channel. You can check the preview down below. 'A Little Park Music' is about a piano that appears in the park gazebo, interfering with important work. City manager Allie joins forces with
- [Universal CityWalk Is Getting Three New Experiences in 2026 and 2027](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/universal-citywalk-new-experiences-2026-legacy-store-five-guys-luke-combs/): Universal Orlando Resort has announced three new additions to Universal CityWalk: the return of the Universal Legacy Store in late April, Five Guys coming this summer, and Luke Combs' Category 10 bar at a new waterfront location in 2027.
- [National Siblings Day 2026: The Three Walt Disney World Sisters Whose Family Legacy Spans Generations](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/10/hackett-sisters-disney-cast-members-national-siblings-day-2026/): Three sisters, Kate, Brittany, and Rachel Hackett, all work at Walt Disney World, carrying on a family legacy that started with their grandmother, who spent 27 years as a cast member. Disney shared their story for National Siblings Day 2026.
- [The Official Poster for Lacey Chabert's Hallmark Disney World Movie Is Here and It Looks Like a Dream](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/holiday-ever-after-disney-world-wish-come-true-poster/): The first official poster for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True is here. Lacey Chabert, Cinderella Castle, and Countdown to Christmas 2026 — Fantasy Land News has everything to know.
- [Hallmark Just Revealed a Mickey Mouse Soarin' Around the World Keepsake Ornament](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/hallmark-mickey-mouse-soarin-around-the-world-keepsake-ornament/): Hallmark has announced the "Prepare for Liftoff!" Keepsake Ornament, featuring Mickey Mouse on the iconic Disney Soarin' Around the World attraction. The ornament was revealed on March 30, 2026, via the official Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments Instagram account as part of their ongoing sneak peek series. It will be available at Keepsake Ornament Premiere in July. Hallmark
- ["Punisher: One Last Kill" Gets a Trailer and a May 12 Disney+ Premiere Date](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/punisher-one-last-kill-trailer-disney-plus/): Marvel has revealed the trailer and key art for "A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill," starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, with the special set to debut exclusively on Disney+ on May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT. This is a Marvel Television Special Presentation, a format Marvel has used to
- [Mortal Kombat II Popcorn Buckets Revealed: Shao Kahn Tin, Arcade Cabinet, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/mortal-kombat-2-popcorn-bucket/): The Mortal Kombat II movie popcorn buckets are here. Get your first look at the Shao Kahn tin, the arcade cabinet bucket, and the character cup with topper ahead of ticket sales going live today at noon.
- [Nash Is Injured and Rebecca Steps Up in Hope Valley: 1874 "Trading Places," April 9 on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/hope-valley-1874-trading-places-april-9/): Rebecca puts her medical knowledge to the test and strikes an unexpected bargain with Tom in "Trading Places," a new episode of Hope Valley: 1874 streaming April 9 on Hallmark+
- [The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket Looks Like a Designer Handbag and Tickets Are on Sale Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/the-devil-wears-prada-2-popcorn-bucket-looks-like-a-designer-handbag-and-tickets-are-on-sale-now/): Advance tickets for The Devil Wears Prada 2 are on sale now ahead of the film's May 1, 2026, theatrical release, and the movie theaters have revealed the theater merchandise collection coming with it. The Accessories Collection includes a red handbag-shaped popcorn bucket, a souvenir tumbler, and a popcorn tin, all themed to the film. Fandango is also selling a Runway Ready Bundle
- [Cinemark Has Six Devil Wears Prada 2 Collectibles and the Diet Coke Cup Is the Most On-Brand Thing Ever](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/cinemark-has-six-devil-wears-prada-2-collectibles-and-the-diet-coke-cup-is-the-most-on-brand-thing-ever/): Cinemark has revealed its full The Devil Wears Prada 2 merchandise lineup ahead of the film's May 1, 2026, release, and it goes further than any other chain
- [The Devil Wears Prada 2 Popcorn Bucket and Tumblers Are Now Available Online From Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/devil-wears-prada-2-marcus-theatres-collectibles-online-2026/): Marcus Theatres has listed all three Devil Wears Prada 2 collectibles in its online shop — the red handbag popcorn bucket, the floating confetti tumbler, and the New York and Milan wine tumbler set — with shipping starting April 15
- [Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/06/hallmark-and-disney-world-team-up-for-first-ever-original-christmas-movie/): Hallmark and Disney World Team Up for First-Ever Original Christmas Movie. 'Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True' is Coming to Hallmark Channel in 2026. Big news from two holiday powerhouses: the Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World Resort are joining forces to create their first-ever original Christmas movie. The enchanting collaboration, titled
- [Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/filming-wraps-at-walt-disney-world-for-hallmarks-landmark-lacey-chabert-holiday-movie/): Filming Wraps at Walt Disney World for Hallmark’s Landmark Lacey Chabert Holiday Movie. The "Most Magical Place on Earth" just finished hosting the "Queen of Christmas." Production has officially wrapped on location at Walt Disney World Resort for the highly anticipated Hallmark Channel original movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. The
- [Disney Planning Up to 1,000 Layoffs Under New CEO Josh D'Amaro](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/09/disney-layoffs-josh-damaro-2026/): Disney is planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming weeks under new CEO Josh D'Amaro. Here is what we know and what it means for the people behind the magic. SLUG: disney-layoffs-josh-damaro-2026
- [Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens May 3, 2026 With New Track, Lower Height Requirement, and Rainbow Caverns Magic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/08/big-thunder-mountain-railroad-reopens-may-3-2026-with-new-track-lower-height-requirement-and-rainbow-caverns-magic/): Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens May 3, 2026 at Magic Kingdom with a new track, refreshed trains, a lowered 38" height requirement, and a stunning new Rainbow Caverns sequence.
- [Hallmark and Ashley Williams Are Awarding a Film Directing Scholarship Through the Alliance for Women in Media](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/08/hallmark-make-her-mark-scholarship-2026-apply/): Hallmark Channel and the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation have opened submissions for the second annual Make Her Mark scholarship, awarding one woman pursuing a directing career a cash award and a private mentorship session with Ashley Williams.
- [How to Get a High Score on Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/08/buzz-lightyear-space-ranger-spin-high-score-tips-2026/): Disney has officially revealed the full scoring system for the updated Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. Here is how targets work, what the multicolor ring means, and the fastest path to Galactic Hero.
- [Disney Springs Has a Life-Size Doll Box You Can Actually Step Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/08/disney-springs-plastic-free-doll-box-photo-op-2026/): A life-size Rapunzel and Tiana doll box photo op is at Disney Springs through April 26, 2026 — and the new 100% plastic-free packaging behind it will eliminate over 110,000 pounds of plastic per year.
- [Hallmark Star Brad Abramenko Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/brad-abramenko-hope-valley-1874-interview/): Brad Abramenko sat down with Fantasy Land News and fellow Hallmark podcasters to talk about playing Nash McCabe in Hope Valley 1874, now streaming on Hallmark+. Here is everything he shared.
- [Great Scott! The Viral Back to the Future DeLorean Popcorn Bucket Is Back on the Fandango Store](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/back-to-the-future-delorean-popcorn-bucket-fandango-store/): The viral Back to the Future DeLorean light-up popcorn bucket is back — now available on the Fandango Store. Here's everything you need to know before it sells out again.
- [Netflix Announces LEGO ONE PIECE Special, Battle of Alabasta Season 3, and WIT Studio Anime](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/netflix-one-piece-expansion-lego-special-season-3-alabasta/): Netflix is expanding the ONE PIECE universe with a LEGO animated special on September 29, Season 3 titled The Battle of Alabasta arriving in 2027, and a new WIT Studio anime called THE ONE PIECE.
- [You Can Now Shower in Dole Whip Thanks to This New Collab With Dabble & Dollop](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/07/dole-whip-foaming-body-wash-dabble-dollop/): Dabble & Dollop's new Dole Whip Foaming Body Wash comes in Pineapple, Mango, and Strawberry, and we tried all three. The scent is a near-perfect recreation of the classic Disney park treat, and the clean, vegan formula makes it genuinely great for families.
- [Harkins Arizona Mills Joins 19 U.S. Theatres Selling Dune: Part Three IMAX 70MM Tickets Eight Months Early](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/harkins-arizona-mills-joins-19-u-s-theatres-selling-dune-part-three-imax-70mm-tickets-eight-months-early/): Select IMAX 70MM tickets for Dune: Part Three are now on sale at Harkins Arizona Mills, the Valley's only full-size IMAX, as part of a nationwide rollout at 19 U.S. theatres. Showings begin December 17, 2026.
- [Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Is Now on Disney Plus: First Two Episodes Available Now](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/star-wars-maul-shadow-lord-episodes-1-2-disney-plus/): Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord has arrived on Disney+. The first two episodes are streaming now, with Chapter 1: The Dark Revenge and Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes available this morning.
- [AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Sold Out: CEO Reveals Record Sales and What Is Coming Next](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/06/amc-super-mario-galaxy-popcorn-bucket-sold-out/): AMC CEO Adam Aron revealed Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise sold two-thirds of 500,000 units in three days. The Yoshi bucket, all Luma colors, and the Guinness record Mini Bowser Cauldron are sold out. Here is the revenue math and what is coming next.
- [AMC Theatres Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and a Guinness World Record](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/): AMC Theatres has five Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectibles starting April 1, including Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and a Guinness World Record.
- [AMC Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Buckets Are Now Available Online and Selling Out Fast](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/amc-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets-online/): AMC is now selling all six Luma popcorn buckets and the Yoshi popcorn bucket from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie online at the AMC Theatres Shop. Buckets are selling out fast — here is how to get one.
- [Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel's 'A Season to Blossom' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/romance-is-in-full-bloom-for-hallmark-channels-a-season-to-blossom-review/): Romance is in Full Bloom for Hallmark Channel's 'A Season to Blossom' - Review Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love is in full bloom, and 'A Season to Blossom' is a delightful tale of resilience, courage, childhood crushes, and bookstore magic. 'A Season to Blossom' tells the story of Elise, a drifting aspiring writer who returns
- [Crocs Is Releasing Customizable Mickey and Minnie Ear Headbands With Jibbitz Charm Holes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/05/crocs-disney-mickey-minnie-ear-headbands-jibbitz/): Crocs is releasing limited-edition Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ear headbands on April 15, 2026, each featuring 12 holes for Jibbitz charm customization at $34.99.
- [Hop Into Love With Hallmark Channel's Easter Movies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/hop-into-love-with-hallmark-channels-easter-movies/): Hop Into Love With Hallmark Channel's Easter Movies. It's Easter weekend, and Hallmark Channel has the movies to lift your heart. There is "eggstra" special romance being served up. Hallmark is known for their holiday movies, and Easter is no exception! We do think there is room for more Easter movies, but there are three
- [Easter at Disney World 2026: Egg Hunts, Parades, Character Meets, and a Soft Opening Surprise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/walt-disney-world-easter-2026/): Walt Disney World Easter weekend 2026 is packed with egg hunts, character meets, Festival of Fantasy twice on Easter Sunday, EPCOT Eggstravaganza final days, and a Buzz Lightyear soft opening. Here is everything happening this weekend.
- [Hallmark Channel Kicks Off April With 'A Season to Blossom'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/hallmark-channel-kicks-off-spring-into-love-with-a-season-to-blossom/): Hallmark Channel Kicks Off April With 'A Season to Blossom'. Spring has sprung, and Hallmark Channel is celebrating. 'A Season to Blossom' premieres tonight on Hallmark Channel at 8/7c and will stream tomorrow on Hallmark+. Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks star as Elise and Max. Elise is a drifting aspiring writer who returns to sell
- [What Are Those Tracks in Cinderella Castle's Moat? The Answer Is a Lost Magic Kingdom Ride](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/plaza-swan-boats-magic-kingdom-moat-tracks/): The tracks visible in the drained Cinderella Castle moat at Magic Kingdom are remnants of the Plaza Swan Boats, a scenic boat ride that operated from the early 1970s until August 1983. Here is the full history.
- [The Lost Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade: 15 Years of a Forgotten Spring Tradition](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/04/walt-disney-world-happy-easter-parade/): The Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade aired for 15 years from 1985 to 1999, capturing park previews, celebrity appearances, and Disney history each spring. Here's the full story.
- [The Mandalorian and Grogu Are the Stars of Disney's May the 4th 2026 Merchandise Lineup](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/star-wars-day-may-the-4th-merch-2026/): Star Wars Day 2026 merch is arriving early, starting with the Endor Collection on April 10 at DisneyStore.com. Here is everything dropping for May the 4th.
- [The Simpsons Just Took Over NYX Professional Makeup and the Shade Names Are Perfect](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/03/nyx-professional-makeup-simpsons-collection-2026/): NYX Professional Makeup launched a limited-edition Simpsons collection with character-coded lip balms, a donut highlighter, Maggie's bow makeup sponge, Marge's brow glue, and an eyeshadow palette. Available now at NYX and Ulta.
- [Brand New Nick and Judy Zootopia Annual Passholder Magnet Now Available](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/05/brand-new-nick-and-judy-zootopia-annual-passholder-magnet-now-available/): Brand New Nick and Judy Zootopia Annual Passholder Magnet Now Available. Beginning February 5th until March 15th, 2026, Annual Passholders are now able to pick up a new AP Magnet featuring Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps. Guests with a valid Annual Pass can find this magnet for completely free at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park's Discovery
- [Disney Cast Members Take Over Animal Kingdom for 2026 Goofy’s Mystery Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/disney-cast-members-take-over-animal-kingdom-for-2026-goofys-mystery-tour/): When the gates of Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed to the public on Tuesday night, a different kind of wild adventure began. More than 1,200 Walt Disney World cast members gathered under the stars for the 2026 edition of Goofy’s Mystery Tour. This year, the long-standing tradition took on a tropical theme titled "Goofy’s Mystiki Tour,"
- [Bluey's Wild World Opens May 26 at Disney's Animal Kingdom and It's More Than a Meet-and-Greet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-wild-world-opens-may-26-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-and-its-more-than-a-meet-and-greet/): Bluey and Bingo are coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026. The date is now confirmed for Bluey's Wild World, the new character experience opening at Conservation Station inside Rafiki's Planet Watch. The experience runs through Cool Kids' Summer and beyond, giving families an extended window to visit. We first reported Bluey and Bingo were coming to Animal
- [Disney Conservation Fund Backs 25 Wildlife Projects Across 16 Countries for Earth Month 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/disney-conservation-fund-backs-25-wildlife-projects-across-16-countries-for-earth-month-2026/): The Disney Conservation Fund has announced grants to 25 organizations across 16 countries as part of a monthlong series of environmental stories leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2026. The new round of funding brings Disney's total global conservation investment to more than $141 million since the program launched in 1995. For the latest Animal Kingdom
- [Learn to Draw with Olaf: A New Era for the Animation Academy at Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/learn-to-draw-with-olaf-a-new-era-for-the-animation-academy-at-walt-disney-world/): A fan-favorite experience is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a significant technological upgrade. As part of the 2026 reimagining of the Animation Courtyard, Olaf Draws! will invite guests to step into a professional studio environment to learn the art of Disney character sketching. The centerpiece of the experience is an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure of
- [Rapunzel and Stitch Among New Characters Coming to "Off the Page!" at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/rapunzel-and-stitch-among-new-characters-coming-to-off-the-page-at-hollywood-studios/): Disney has confirmed that Rapunzel and Stitch will lead a new lineup of character encounters coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The experience, titled “Off the Page!”, is part of a major transformation of the park’s former Animation Courtyard. Scheduled to open in late summer 2026, this area invites guests to step inside the creative departments
- [New Updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run A New Mission Coming May 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/24/new-updates-to-millennium-falcon-smugglers-run-a-new-mission-coming-may-22/): New Updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run A New Mission Coming May 22. This morning, the Walt Disney World website officially updated the ride description and added context for the upcoming update to the attraction inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Fly the Millennium Falcon on a thrilling interactive smuggling adventure—including a new mission with the Mandalorian
- [After 267 Days The Muppets Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/after-267-days-the-muppets-return-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/): The Muppets Make Triumphant Return to Disney's Hollywood Studios. After the heartbreaking closing of Muppetvision 3D last year, just yesterday, the old Rock 'n' Roller Coaster officially closed to make way for the return of the Muppets to Hollywood Studios. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, previously themed around the band Aerosmith, has shut down and will
- [Disney Just Put a Real Oscar Inside Hollywood Studios in New Display Disney at the Academy Awards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/disney-at-the-academy-awards/): Disney Just Put a Real Oscar Inside Hollywood Studios in New Display Disney at the Academy Awards
- [Harryhausen's Sushi Is Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Name Is a Hidden Tribute Most Guests Will Miss](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/harryhausens-sushi-is-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/): One of the most anticipated new restaurants coming to Walt Disney World is Harryhausen's Sushi, set to open inside the upcoming Monstropolis land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The restaurant is pulled directly from a scene in Monsters, Inc., where Mike Wazowski frantically secures a reservation for Celia Mae's birthday dinner. But the name on the sign is not just
- [Hollywood Studios Is Getting a New Mickey Mouse Stage Show for Cool Kids' Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/hollywood-studios-is-getting-a-new-mickey-mouse-stage-show-for-cool-kids-summer/): Walt Disney World has confirmed that Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026, as part of Cool Kids' Summer. The new 20-minute stage show is located in Animation Courtyard inside the opening of The Walt Disney Studios courtyard area, and it stays beyond the end of Cool Kids' Summer on September 8. It replaces Disney
- [Disney Confirms May 26 as the Biggest Single Day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-confirms-may-26-as-the-biggest-single-day-of-cool-kids-summer-2026/): Walt Disney World has confirmed opening dates for the first wave of Cool Kids' Summer 2026 experiences, and May 26 is shaping up to be one of the most loaded single launch days the resort has had in years. Four new and returning experiences open simultaneously that day across three parks. We already have dedicated coverage up on Buzz Lightyear's
- [Cinderella Castle's New Blue Is Finally Here as Painting Continues](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/cinderella-castles-new-blue-is-finally-here-as-painting-continues/): The Cinderella Castle repaint has reached the turrets, and the new blue paint going on them right now is the most striking visual change in the entire makeover — we were at Magic Kingdom on March 22, 2026, and got a close look at where things stand. The turret cones are being coated in a deep,
- [Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny Return to Magic Kingdom's Bunny Lane Garden for Easter 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/mr-mrs-easter-bunny-return-to-magic-kingdoms-bunny-lane-garden-for-easter-2026/): Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny are back at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in 2026, greeting guests at the Bunny Lane Garden in Liberty Square ahead of Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. The beloved duo is available for photos and a keepsake card at the Liberty Square Gazebo, intermittently from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily during the
- [Mickey Mouse Joins the Main Street Philharmonic and Here's How to Plan for It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/band-leader-mickey-joins-main-street-philharmonic-at-magic-kingdom/): Band Leader Mickey is appearing with the Main Street Philharmonic at Magic Kingdom's first show of the day in front of Cinderella Castle — here's how to plan for it.
- ["Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, and More Confirmed as Guest Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/03/sofia-the-first-royal-magic-premiere-date-princess-guest-stars-disney-plus/): "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. and May 26 on Disney+. Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora, and Elena of Avalor will all appear. Here is everything confirmed so far.
- [Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 Announced: Dates, Perks, and New Magnet](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/v-i-passholder-summer-days-2026-walt-disney-world/): Walt Disney World Annual Passholder V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days is returning May 1 through July 31, 2026, with a new collectible magnet, exclusive merchandise, limited-time food and beverage items, and special discounts for Passholders.
- [Girls Crew Launches New Disney Parks Jewelry Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/girls-crew-disney-parks-jewelry-collection-2026/): Girls Crew is launching a new Disney Parks jewelry collection with rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Available at parks starting April 3 and April 10, and on DisneyStore.com now.
- [Watch the First Trailer for Disneynature's 'Orangutan,' Premiering on Disney+ on Earth Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/disneynature-orangutan-trailer-disney-plus-earth-day-2026/): Disneynature's "Orangutan" has a new trailer and key art ahead of its exclusive Disney+ premiere on Earth Day, April 22, 2026. Narrated by Josh Gad, the film follows Indah, a young orangutan, leaving the nest for the first time in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.
- [Disney's Earth Month 2026 Includes Two New Disney+ Premieres, a Free Nat Geo Subscription, and the DCF's 30th Anniversary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/02/disney-national-geographic-earth-month-2026/): Disney and National Geographic are celebrating Earth Month 2026 with a "Step into Wonder" campaign featuring two Disney+ premieres, a free six-month Nat Geo subscription for subscribers, Disneyland Resort activations, and the Disney Conservation Fund's 30th anniversary.
- [The Justice Warriors Return For 'True Justice: Eye for an Eye' in May on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/the-justice-warriors-return-for-true-justice-eye-for-an-eye-in-may-on-hallmark-channel/): The Justice Warriors Return For 'True Justice: Eye for an Eye' in May on Hallmark Channel. Katherine McNamara and Markian Tarasiuk are returning for the second movie in the Hallmark Mystery series. 'True Justice: Eye for an Eye' will premiere on May 23rd on Hallmark Channel. The cast is back for the second go-around, including
- [Everything Coming to Hallmark Channel in April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/everything-coming-to-hallmark-channel-in-april/): Everything Coming to Hallmark Channel in April. Spring has sprung, and Hallmark Channel wants you to Spring Into Love. There will be four new movies that promise Spring romance. April will also see the premiere of the fourth and final season of 'The Way Home.' This month, fans will be treated to Tyler Hynes, Carlo
- [Disney World Is Selling Discounted After 2 PM Tickets for Summer 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/04/01/disney-world-after-2-pm-summer-ticket-2026/): Walt Disney World is now selling specially priced After 2 PM tickets for summer 2026, with start dates from May 26 through July 29. No park reservations required. Here is what the ticket includes and whether it makes sense for your trip.
- [All's Fair in Love & Mahjong Is Hallmark Channel's May 9 Movie and It Comes with a Real Mahjong Set](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/alls-fair-in-love-mahjong-is-hallmark-channels-may-9-movie-and-it-comes-with-a-real-mahjong-set/): Hallmark Channel will premiere All's Fair in Love & Mahjong on Saturday, May 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with the film streaming the following day on Hallmark+. The movie brings together one of the most recognizable casts the network has assembled in recent memory, leaning into the real-life mahjong renaissance sweeping the country and pairing it
- [Jimmy Stewart Biopic JIMMY Is Coming to Theaters Nationwide on November 6, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/jimmy-stewart-biopic-movie-2026-theaters/): JIMMY, the untold story of Jimmy Stewart starring KJ Apa, opens in theaters nationwide on November 6, 2026, through a partnership between Burns and Co. Entertainment and Fathom Entertainment.
- [How to Buy D23 2026 Tickets: A First-Timer's Complete Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/how-to-buy-d23-2026-tickets/): D23 2026 tickets go on sale April 2 for Gold Members. Here is exactly how the buying process works, what every ticket type includes, and what first-timers need to know before the sale begins.
- [D23 2026 Tickets: Sale Dates, Every Ticket Type, and How to Buy Before They Sell Out](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/d23-2026-tickets-sale-dates-every-ticket-type-and-how-to-buy-before-they-sell-out/): D23 2026 tickets go on sale April 2 for Gold Members, with Charter Member access starting March 31. Here is every ticket type, price, and what you need to know before the sale opens.
- [Hudson Stone Signs to Hollywood Records Ahead of Camp Rock 3 and Arena Tour](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/hudson-stone-signs-hollywood-records-camp-rock-3/): Hudson Stone has signed to Hollywood Records and will star in Camp Rock 3 on Disney Channel, release debut solo music, and perform on the Worlds Collide Concert Tour this fall.
- [OMG, 'Camp Rock 3' Is Happening, And Connect 3 is Back!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/04/omg-camp-rock-3-is-happening-and-connect-3-is-back/): OMG, 'Camp Rock 3' Is Happening—And Connect 3 is Back! The first teaser for “Camp Rock 3” just dropped. It's coming out in Summer 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel, and here's the thing: it looks pretty wild. The Jonas Brothers, Joe, Nick, and Kevin, are back as Connect 3. This is huge, obviously. But
- [Disney Once Considered Building Hotels Inside Magic Kingdom, Court Records Reveal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/31/disney-once-considered-building-hotels-inside-magic-kingdom-court-records-reveal/): A 2024 court deposition from a Disney Imagineer revealed the company was considering one or two new hotels inside the gates of Magic Kingdom as part of its historic expansion.
- [Disney Reveals the New Buzz Lightyear Sign As Ride Soft Opens in the Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/disney-reveals-the-new-buzz-lightyear-sign-and-it-makes-all-of-tomorrowland-look-better/): Disney has revealed the completed new marquee for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom ahead of the attraction's April 8, 2026 reopening, and it is the single best thing to come out of this entire refurbishment. The ride itself has soft opened as of this morning, with queues only hitting 20-30 minutes. We had a chance
- [Lindsey Graham Dining at Chef Mickey's Is the Most Disney Adult Thing to Happen This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/30/lindsey-graham-dining-at-chef-mickeys-is-the-most-disney-adult-thing-to-happen-this-week/): Senator Lindsey Graham was photographed having breakfast at Chef Mickey's inside Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The 70-year-old Republican senator from South Carolina was spotted chatting with guests and making his way through the buffet line, with Minnie Mouse working the room nearby. Staff reportedly tucked him away
- [Every Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket at Every Theater Chain: Yoshi, Luma, Bowser, and More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-buckets/): Every Super Mario Galaxy Movie popcorn bucket at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and more. Yoshi, Luma LED, Bowser Cauldron — prices, availability, and where to buy.
- [Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel's 'A Royal Setting' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/29/jen-lilley-sparkles-in-return-to-hallmark-channels-a-royal-setting-review/): Jen Lilley Sparkles In Return To Hallmark Channel's 'A Royal Setting' - Review. 'A Royal Setting' is the second movie in the 2026 Spring Into Love event for Hallmark Channel. The movie stars Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte as gemologist Ruby and Prince Luca. It is directed by Bradley Walsh. The premise of 'A Royal
- [Disney's Versa Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and You Should Watch It Today](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/versa-disney-plus-streaming-review/): Disney Animation's Versa is now streaming on Disney+ as of March 27, 2026. We watched it and it is one of the most moving short films the studio has ever produced. Here is our full review.
- [World of Frozen Is Now Open: Disney Adventure World Debuts at Disneyland Paris](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/world-of-frozen-is-now-open-disney-adventure-world-debuts-at-disneyland-paris/): World of Frozen officially opened at Disneyland Paris on March 29, 2026, as part of the newly renamed Disney Adventure World. Here is everything inside the park's massive transformation.
- [Hallmark Channel Welcomes Jen Lilley Back With Premiere of 'A Royal Setting'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/28/hallmark-channel-welcomes-jen-lilley-back-with-premiere-of-a-royal-setting/): Hallmark Channel Welcomes Jen Lilley Back With Premiere of 'A Royal Setting'. Spring Into Love is in full bloom with the second movie premiering tonight on Hallmark Channel and available on Hallmark+ tomorrow. 'A Royal Setting' is the story of Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist, who is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels
- [Disney Animated Short, 'Versa,' Explores Loss and Hope in the Stars](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/08/disney-animated-short-versa-explores-loss-and-hope-in-the-stars/): Disney Animated Short, 'Versa,' Explores Loss and Hope in the Stars. Walt Disney Animation Studios released a powerful new short film called Versa at, Annecy Animation Festival in June 2025, and it’s getting a lot of attention. The short, which qualifies for the Oscars, was directed by Malcon Pierce, an artistic director at Disney. It doesn't
- [Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming 'Two For Tee' - Review](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/hallmark-channel-started-spring-into-love-with-the-charming-two-for-tee-review/): Hallmark Channel Started Spring Into Love with the Charming 'Two For Tee' - Review. 'Two For Tee' premiered last weekend on Hallmark Channel to start the Spring Into Love event that airs every year. Janel Parrish and Chris McNally star as artist Tee and handyman Will. The premise of the movie is that Tee is
- [Bluey’s Big Play Will Return to the US in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/09/blueys-big-play-will-return-to-the-us-in-2026/): Bluey’s Big Play Will Return to the US in 2026. Bluey is coming to the US in a big way in 2026! Not only has the BlueyOfficial Social Media made announcements about Bluey at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, but today they announced that the theatrical show starring Bluey, Bingo, Mom & Dad, Bluey's
- [Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/27/blueys-house-coming-to-minecraft-this-february/): Bluey’s House Coming to Minecraft This February. Today, Jigarbov Productions, in partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, officially announced that the Heeler Family, along with Bluey's House, will be playable in Minecraft. Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chili) & Dad (Bandit) will all be there, along with family-friendly games from the Tv show. Check out the
- [A Big Month for Bluey: New Album ‘Up Here’ Drops Just Days After Official Disneyland Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/a-big-month-for-bluey-new-album-up-here-drops-just-days-after-official-disneyland-debut/): Fresh off the heels of the successful holiday release of the Bluey: Verandah Santa album, fans have a brand-new reason to celebrate. Fantasy Land News is thrilled to bring the news that Bluey’s fourth studio album, Bluey: Up Here, is officially set for global release on March 27, 2026. This news comes at an electric
- [Bluey's Big Play Stage Show Hits Disney+ This Sunday and 10 Minisodes Are Coming in May](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/blueys-big-play-stage-show-hits-disney-this-sunday-and-10-minisodes-are-coming-in-may/): Disney+ just announced a wave of new Bluey content arriving this month and in May, headlined by Bluey's Big Play: The Stage Show premiering on March 16 and a collection of 10 Bluey Minisodes landing on the platform for the first time on May 20. The announcements come alongside confirmation that Bluey and Bingo are heading to Disney's Animal Kingdom starting May 26, which
- [Disneyland Gets A Bluey Sipper and Popcorn Bucket When Bluey's Best Day Ever Opens March 22](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disneyland-gets-a-bluey-sipper-and-popcorn-bucket-when-blueys-best-day-ever-opens-march-22/): Disneyland has revealed the full food, beverage, and merchandise lineup coming with Bluey's Best Day Ever!, opening at Disneyland Park's Fantasyland Theatre on March 22, 2026. The lineup includes a Bluey 3D character sipper, a Bluey popcorn bucket, and a dedicated menu of Bluey-themed food and drinks at Troubadour Tavern in Fantasyland, and a specialty dessert at Plaza Inn
- [Bluey's Best Day Ever at Disneyland: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/blueys-best-day-ever-at-disneyland-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/): Bluey's Best Day Ever! opens at Disneyland Park's Fantasyland Theatre on March 22, 2026, marking the first time Bluey and Bingo have appeared at a Disney park in the United States. The experience is part of Disney's global partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio and lands during the Disneyland Resort's 70th Celebration. Here is everything you
- [Mickey Mouse Just Showed Up in Bluey's Backyard](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/mickey-mouse-just-showed-up-in-blueys-backyard/): Mickey Mouse and Bluey just made every kid's dream come true in a brand-new short called "Mickey + Bluey," streaming now on Disney+ and Disney Jr. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto crash into the Heeler backyard and end up right in the middle of a game of Musical Statues with Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and
- [Bluey's Happy Snaps Is a New Video Game Coming to Consoles and PC in 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/blueys-happy-snaps-video-game-2026/): Bluey's Happy Snaps is a new video game coming to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC in 2026. Bluey and Bingo explore Brisbane, snap photos, and build scrapbooks in this family co-op adventure from Gameloft Brisbane
- [Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/16/exclusive-first-look-mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party-2025-merchandise-revealed/): Exclusive First Look! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Merchandise Revealed. The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and Disney is spreading early holiday cheer with a sneak peek at the exclusive merchandise coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2025. Guests attending this special-ticketed event at Magic Kingdom
- [Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/20/animal-kingdom-goes-wild-with-new-zootopia-better-zoogether-merchandise/): Animal Kingdom Goes Wild with New ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise. LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – Get ready to celebrate "Zoogether Day" in style! In anticipation of the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! A 4D show is set to open on November 7 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and a flurry of "koala-ty" merchandise is scheduled to debut
- [EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Merchandise Guide 2026: Figment Spirit Jersey, Ears, Plush & More](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/13/epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts-merchandise-guide-2026-figment-spirit-jersey-ears-plush-more/): EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Merchandise Guide 2026: Figment Spirit Jersey, Ears, Plush & More. If you love Figment, this festival is for you. The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts merchandise leans hard into EPCOT’s purple dragon, and honestly, that’s not a bad thing. This year’s lineup includes a bold Spirit Jersey,
- [Fall in Love with the 2026 Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/10/fall-in-love-with-the-2026-walt-disney-world-valentines-merchandise-collection/): Fall in Love with the 2026 Walt Disney World Valentine’s Merchandise Collection. Disney just dropped a massive wave of new Valentine's gear for 2026. Whether you're visiting Walt Disney World this February, you're going to see pink and red everywhere. This isn't just a few t-shirts, either. They've released everything from scented plushies to high-end
- [Macy's and Disney Collaborate for more than Thanksgiving Balloons](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/22/macys-and-disney-collaborate-for-more-than-thanksgiving-balloons/): Macy's and Disney Collaborate for more than Thanksgiving Balloons. This holiday season and into early 2025 Macy's and Disney will collaborate with various other brands to bring Disney into more than 200 Macy's stores. Beginning Oct. 17 through early 2025, Macy’s flagship Herald Square store will have a dedicated Mickey and Minnie Mouse store, as
- [How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/05/20/how-disney-goes-beyond-storytelling/): How Disney Goes Beyond Storytelling. From the very beginning, Walt Disney envisioned a company where his stories could grow, coming to life in different forms and in every aspect of people’s lives. In 1930, Walt inked his first licensing partnership to put Mickey Mouse on some pencil tablets thus kicking off the start of Disney merchandising. Then
- [Disney Cast Member’s Passion Shines with Donald Duck 90 Displays](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/07/05/disney-cast-members-passion-shines-with-donald-duck-90-displays/): Disney Cast Member’s Passion Shines with Donald Duck 90 Displays. It’s early morning at World of Disney at Disney Springs, and Jeffrey Workman is wrapping up his day. As a Merchandise Presentation Specialist for Disney Consumer Products, Jeffrey’s role is not typically seen by guests but is crucial in creating the enchanting shopping experiences they enjoy
- [New AR 'Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes' Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 Designs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/04/09/new-ar-coca-cola-x-marvel-the-heroes-cans-hitting-store-shelves-features-38-designs/): New AR 'Coca-Cola' X 'Marvel' Cans Hitting Store Shelves Features 38 Designs. Two of the mightiest brands in pop culture are assembling for an unprecedented global campaign. On Monday, The Walt Disney Company and Coca-Cola launched Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes — an innovative collaboration featuring some of Marvel’s most popular characters. In the limited-time campaign, the
- [Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/11/04/moana-2-merchandise-dive-into-the-magic-before-the-movie/): Moana 2 Merchandise: Dive into the Magic Before the Movie. Walt Disney Animated movie Moana 2 is due out soon, and tickets are already on sale. The presales numbers are massive. The movie tie-ins are looking pretty good so far, with new popcorn buckets, and now Disney has released a whole ocean full of new
- [Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/30/zootopia-2-merchandise-hits-the-shelves-following-final-trailer-debut/): Zootopia 2 Merchandise Hits the Shelves Following Final Trailer Debut. Following the exciting debut of Disney’s Zootopia 2 final trailer and poster, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Consumer Products are thrilled to share new product collaborations inspired by the latest big-screen adventure, which hops into theaters on November 26. Now all we need are
- [Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/02/10/disney-princess-x-bath-body-works-collection-is-real-coming-february-16-2025/): Disney Princess X Bath & Body Works Collection is Real Coming February 16 2025. A Disney Princess collection is officially coming to Bath and Body Works on February 16th, 2025, featuring 6 iconic Princesses. Cinderella, Tiana, Jasmine, Belle, Moana, and Ariel will be the featured Disney Princesses, along with a new Cinderella Castle candle warmer
- [Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It's Spooky Season at Destination D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/16/disney-villains-x-bath-body-works-its-spooky-season-at-destination-d23/): Disney Villains x Bath & Body Works: It's Spooky Season at Destination D23. Get ready to embrace the dark side. Fresh off the success of their Disney Princess collaboration, Bath & Body Works is plunging into the world of iconic villains with a new collection that promises to be a spooky season must-have. Just in
- [The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/08/23/the-disney-villains-collection-by-bath-body-works-prices-you-need-to-know/): The Disney Villains Collection by Bath & Body Works: Prices You Need to Know. Just in time for the spooky season, Bath & Body Works is channeling its dark side. The brand announced an upcoming Disney Villains collaboration, a wicked new collection of home and body fragrances inspired by the iconic Disney duo of Maleficent
- [The Story Continues: Disney Princess x Bath & Body Works Part 2 Launches This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/the-story-continues-disney-princess-x-bath-body-works-part-2-launches-this-week/): The Story Continues: Disney Princess x Bath & Body Works Part 2 Launches This Week. Calling all royalty! After the massive success of last year’s debut, Bath & Body Works is officially expanding its kingdom with a brand-new Disney Princess Life’s a Fairytale Collection. Step into Your Story with the new collection for 2026, which
- [Disney Live-Action President: Why Stitch Represents Disney's Top Strengths](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/22/disney-live-action-president-why-stitch-represents-disneys-top-strengths/): Disney Live-Action President: Why Stitch Represents Disney's Top Strengths. Stitch, Experiment 626, the Blue Alien Dog, whatever you want to call him, has become a major face of The Walt Disney Company. Just take a walk through the Magic Kingdom here at Walt Disney World and you will pass stores selling Stitch's face on everything,
- [New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/24/new-a-goofy-movie-30th-anniversary-merchandise/): New ‘A Goofy Movie’ 30th Anniversary Merchandise. Everybody mambo! A Goofy Movie merchandise is here! "A Goofy Movie," the beloved 1995 Disney classic, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, bringing a wave of nostalgia to fans. Now, Disney Parks along with Disney Consumer Products is celebrating with new collaborations with some popular brands like Cakeworthy, Loungefly, and RSVLTS to
- [From Marvel to Star Wars, Disney Teams Up with WEBTOON to Launch a New Digital Comics Hub](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/09/15/from-marvel-to-star-wars-disney-teams-up-with-webtoon-to-launch-a-new-digital-comics-hub/): From Marvel to Star Wars, Disney Teams Up with WEBTOON to Launch a New Digital Comics Hub The Walt Disney Company has announced a major new collaboration with WEBTOON Entertainment, the global leader in digital comics, to create an all-new digital comics platform. The platform will be a one-stop shop for fans, featuring collections of
- [Season's Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/06/seasons-greetings-start-early-at-walt-disney-world-with-new-holiday-wear/): Season's Greetings Start Early at Walt Disney World with New Holiday Wear. It is October 6th, and Disney Consumer Products is right on schedule, releasing the 2025 Disney Holiday merchandise collection inside the Walt Disney World parks. Celebrate the merriest season at Walt Disney World Resort—November 14 to December 31, 2025. New Minnie Ears, Walt
- [Stitch Starts Holidays Early in Disney's Unleash the Holidays' Campaign](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/01/stitch-starts-holidays-early-in-disneys-unleash-the-holidays-campaign/): Stitch Starts Holidays Early in Disney's Unleash the Holidays' Campaign. Disney Consumer Products has launched its holiday season promotion, "Unleash the Holidays," featuring the character Stitch. The campaign begins early as the holiday shopping season approaches. Stitch, the blue alien character, will appear widely across platforms, bringing along characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars,
- ["Mickey is the Logo, but Stitch is the Brand" Welcome to the Year of Experiment 626!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/30/mickey-is-the-logo-but-stitch-is-the-brand-welcome-to-the-year-of-experiment-626/): "Mickey is the Logo, but Stitch is the Brand" Welcome to the Year of Experiment 626!. While Mickey Mouse has served as the face of the Walt Disney Company for nearly a century, 2025 has officially become the "Year of the Experiment 626." New financial data and market analysis reveal that Stitch has surpassed the
- [Marvel Characters Are Coming to Oreo Cookies](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/21/marvel-characters-are-coming-to-oreo-cookies/): Marvel Characters Are Coming to Oreo Cookies. 32 Marvel Heroes and Villains Get the ‘Oreo Treatment’ in Massive Disney Partnership. In a move that brings new meaning to "multiverse of madness," Disney and Mondelez International have officially unveiled a massive collaboration between Marvel and Oreo. Titled "The Stuf of Legends," the campaign transforms Earth’s Mightiest
- [Disney Takes Top Honors at Toy Fair New York With Major Award Wins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/21/disney-takes-top-honors-at-toy-fair-new-york-with-major-award-wins/): Disney Consumer Products made a significant impact at this year's Toy Fair New York. The company secured two Toy of the Year awards (TOTY) and launched a massive seasonal product lineup. The visibility of these new releases grew further following a featured segment on Good Morning America, which reached audiences across the country. These achievements
- [First Look at Star Wars 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Toys and Collectibles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/21/first-look-at-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-toys-and-collectibles/): Star Wars fans, ready your galactic credits and make some room on your shelves. New toys and collectibles themed to the upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, have just been revealed! Ahead of the New York Toy Fair, Disney Consumer Products announced Star Wars: Most Wanted. This year-long program spotlights the most sought-after merchandise based
- [Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Take the Track With F1 Academy Starting This Spring](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/minnie-mouse-and-daisy-duck-take-the-track-with-f1-academy-starting-this-spring/): Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck are joining F1 Academy as the faces of Disney's "Fuel the Magic" expansion into Formula 1's all-female racing series, with exclusive merchandise, on-site character experiences, and original content set to debut this spring. What Is the Disney x F1 Academy Collaboration? Disney announced on March 13, 2026, that it is expanding its
- [Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/19/mickey-friends-go-racing-with-formula-1-disney-x-f1-collab-announced/): Mickey & Friends Go Racing with Formula 1: Disney X F1 Collab Announced. From Disney: "Gear up for a new #MickeyandFriendsxF1 collaboration kicking into high-speed next year." Disney, F1 Team Up with Mickey & Friends in a just-announced collaboration that will see Mickey Mouse & Friends, along with The Walt Disney Company, in the high-speed world of
- ['Fuel the Magic' Disney X Formula 1 Premieres at Las Vegas Grand Prix](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/10/28/fuel-the-magic-disney-x-formula-1-premieres-at-las-vegas-grand-prix/): 'Fuel the Magic' Disney X Formula 1 Premieres at Las Vegas Grand Prix. Disney and Formula 1 are teaming up to bring a one-of-a-kind celebration to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, blending the thrill of world-class sports with the heart and creativity of Disney storytelling, as well as an exclusive Formula 1 merchandise line. Last Year,
- [Mickey and Friends Are Heading to Formula 1 in a New Original Comic Series](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/mickey-and-friends-are-heading-to-formula-1-in-a-new-original-comic-series/): Disney and WEBTOON team up for a free racing comic series dropping episode by episode alongside the 2026 F1 season. If you have ever watched a Formula 1 race and thought it needed more Mickey Mouse, you are about to get exactly that. Disney and WEBTOON have joined forces on Mickey x F1 Racing to
- [From Squishmallows to Scentsy: Disney Consumer Products Spring 2026 Easter Guide](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-easter-basket-spring-products-2026/): Disney Consumer Products released its spring Easter guide for 2026 with plush, toys, apparel, books, and accessories across Disney Store, Amazon, Walmart, and more. Here is what to look for.
- [Disney x Marc Jacobs Kids Launches Tennis-Inspired Mickey & Friends Collection](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/disney-x-marc-jacobs-kids-launches-tennis-inspired-mickey-friends-collection/): Disney and Marc Jacobs Kids launched a new Mickey Mouse and Friends tennis-inspired capsule collection on March 18, 2026, the third collaboration between the two brands. The collection is available now on kidsaround.com and at select retail locations globally. What Is in the Collection The line is designed for kids ages 2 to 12 and covers apparel
- [Dolores Madrigal's Voice Has a Story Worth Hearing: Adassa Releases New Memoir April 7](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/dolores-madrigals-voice-has-a-story-worth-hearing-adassa-releases-new-memoir-april-7/): Adassa, the Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning artist best known as the voice of Dolores Madrigal in Disney's Encanto, releases her debut memoir Love Keeps Showing Up on April 7, 2026, through Shadow Mountain Publishing. The 192-page book traces Adassa's life from her roots as the daughter of Colombian immigrants to the stages of the Rose Bowl
- [Universal Orlando Opens Ticket Sales for Halloween Horror Nights 35](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/27/universal-orlando-opens-ticket-sales-for-halloween-horror-nights-35/): Halloween Horror Nights 35 tickets are officially on sale as of March 26, 2026, and Universal Orlando Resort is calling this the most expansive edition of the event in its 35-year history. The event runs on 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1, with 10 all-new haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and the
- [Hallmark Star Benjamin Ayres Talked to Us About Hope Valley 1874](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/hallmark-star-benjamin-ayres-talked-to-us-about-hope-valley-1874/): Benjamin Ayres sat down with the press on Wednesday, March 25, to talk about Hope Valley 1874, the new Hallmark+ prequel series that debuted March 22 and has already become a hit with Hearties (fans of When Calls the Heart). Fantasy Land News was part of that conversation, joining a junket where Ben opened by thanking fans
- [Michael Jackson's Motown 25th Anniversary Fedora Is Now a Popcorn Bucket for Michael Jackson Biopic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/michael-jacksons-motown-25th-anniversary-fedora-is-now-a-popcorn-bucket-for-michael-jackson-biopic/): The Michael biopic from Lionsgate is getting two theater collectibles ahead of its April 24, 2026, release: a fedora-shaped popcorn bucket and a Gold Album Popcorn Tin. Both items have surfaced ahead of the film's opening date and are already drawing attention from collectors. The hat bucket and tin are designed and manufactured by Golden Link Inc, the same company behind the Devil Wears
- [D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026: Show Floor Revealed, New Activations, Week-Long Events, and Sweepstakes Prizes](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-2026-show-floor-revealed-new-activations-week-long-events-and-sweepstakes-prizes/): D23 2026 just revealed its full show floor lineup: Mundo Pixar, Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated, Bluey, Camp Rock 3, a Formula 1 display, Lorcana Championship Qualifier, and sweepstakes prizes including Avengers: Doomsday premiere tickets.
- [2026 Disney Legends: Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and 8 More Named at D23](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/2026-disney-legends-bob-iger-dwayne-johnson-lin-manuel-miranda-and-8-more-named-at-d23/): Disney has announced the 2026 Disney Legends Award honorees: Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Jonas Brothers, and six others. The ceremony is August 16 at D23, streaming on Disney+.
- [The Insane True Story Behind How ESPN Was Created Gets Its Own Documentary](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/26/the-insane-true-story-behind-how-espn-was-created-gets-its-own-documentary/): ESPN will premiere "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN" on April 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET, a new documentary film that traces how Bill Rasmussen turned a fired-from-his-job moment into a 24-hour sports network that changed television forever. What Is 'Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN'? The film follows Bill Rasmussen, his son Scott Rasmussen,
- [Walt Disney World Is Bringing a Free Cool Kids' Summer Pop-Up to Atlanta and Houston](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/walt-disney-world-is-bringing-a-free-cool-kids-summer-pop-up-to-atlanta-and-houston/): Walt Disney World is taking Cool Kids' Summer on the road with a series of free pop-up experiences in cities across the country ahead of the season's May 26 opening at the parks. The tour already made its first stop on the set of Good Morning America in New York City on March 12, and two
- [HBO Just Dropped the First Harry Potter Series Teaser Trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/hbo-just-dropped-the-first-harry-potter-series-teaser-trailer/): HBO has released the first official teaser for its upcoming Harry Potter series, revealing the full cast and confirming a Christmas 2026 premiere. The eight-episode first season is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and will air on HBO with streaming available exclusively on Max. The series follows Harry Potter, an 11-year-old who receives a letter of
- [Easter Brunch at Universal Orlando: Every Loews Hotel Option for 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/easter-brunch-at-universal-orlando-every-loews-hotel-option-for-2026/): Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year, and if you are still figuring out where to take the family for brunch, Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando has five restaurants offering holiday meals across the resort. Whether you want a full buffet spread, a prix fixe dinner, or something in between, there is an option
- [Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Just Launched a Cocktail Program and Every Drink Has a Story](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/loews-hotels-at-universal-orlando-just-launched-a-cocktail-program-and-every-drink-has-a-story/): Four Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando just launched a new cocktail and beverage program called Alchemy by Loews, and it goes a lot further than a standard hotel bar menu. Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort all rolled out the program on March 25, 2026, each offering its own exclusive
- [Yoshi Popcorn Bucket Is Coming to Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/yoshi-popcorn-bucket-is-coming-to-theaters/): The Yoshi Popcorn Bucket is coming to movie theaters on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, when The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens nationwide. It is a 105oz full-figure Yoshi collectible bucket, available at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Harkins, Marcus Theatres, Showcase Cinemas, and more. It is one of the best-looking theater buckets released in years. This is the complete guide to every
- [You Can Hatch Your Own Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Right Now at Walmart](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/you-can-hatch-your-own-yoshi-from-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-right-now-at-walmart/): With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opening on April 1, 2026, Spin Master has released a toy that lands differently for anyone who grew up with the original games. Hatchin' Yoshi is an interactive figure that starts as a green and white egg and actually hatches, the same way Yoshi entered the world in Super Mario World. It
- [Disney's Next Live-Action Fairy Tale Belongs to the Villains](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/disneys-next-live-action-fairy-tale-belongs-to-the-villains/): Disney has officially moved forward with Stepsisters, a live-action film that puts Cinderella's Anastasia and Drizella at the center of the story instead of the sidelines. The studio announced on March 24, 2026, that director Akiva Schaffer is attached to helm the project, with writers Dan Gregor and Doug Mand reworking a script originally written by Michael Montemayor. Schaffer, Gregor, and Mand
- [Three Months After Disney's Billion-Dollar AI Bet, the Platform Shut Down](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/25/three-months-after-disneys-billion-dollar-ai-bet-the-platform-shut-down/): OpenAI shut down its Sora video platform on March 24, 2026, and the $1 billion deal Disney signed with OpenAI in December went with it. The partnership lasted about three months and never produced anything fans could actually use before it was over. Disney Fans, do not celebrate too soon! This isn't the end of Disney X
- [Regal Is Bringing 30 Classic Comedies Back to the Big Screen for $4.99 All of April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/regal-is-bringing-30-classic-comedies-back-to-the-big-screen-for-4-99-all-of-april/): Regal is running a month-long comedy series in April 2026 called Legends of Laughs, and every ticket is $4.99. The series spans five decades of comedy and puts 30 films back on the big screen, one per day from April 1 through April 30. The lineup runs from Blazing Saddles and Animal House in the 1970s all
- [Hallmark Stars Live Christmas in July Tour Dates Are Here and Tickets Go on Sale This Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/hallmark-stars-live-christmas-in-july-tour-dates-are-here-and-tickets-go-on-sale-this-week/): Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment announced Hallmark Stars Live on March 24, 2026, and the full tour routing is already confirmed. The 90-minute live experience runs from July 22 through August 2, 2026, visiting 10 cities across the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Tickets go on sale this week, and if Hallmark's past live events are any guide, these shows
- [EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/09/epic-universe-bring-the-japan-merch-over-bob-omb-popcorn-bucket-and-yoshi-sipper/): EPIC Universe: Bring the Japan Merch Over! Bob-omb Popcorn Bucket and Yoshi Sipper! Epic Universe and Super Nintendo World in Orlando opened May 22, 2025. While the land previously opened at Universal Hollywood and Universal Japan, the excitement of having the land open here in Orlando has been massive. Fans are always looking for more,
- [TIME Just Named Universal Epic Universe One of the Greatest Places in the World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/time-just-named-universal-epic-universe-one-of-the-greatest-places-in-the-world/): Universal Epic Universe has been named to TIME's World's Greatest Places of 2026, with the magazine recognizing the 110-acre park as one of the most extraordinary destinations on the planet, less than a year after its opening at Universal Orlando Resort. What TIME Said About Epic Universe. TIME did not hand out the recognition gently. The
- [Universal Asked Passholders If They'd Pay Double for Epic Universe Access](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/epic-universe-annual-pass-survey/): Universal Orlando sent a survey to Annual Passholders on March 23, 2026, presenting three separate concepts for how Epic Universe access could eventually be added to the Universal Annual Pass program — and none of the options are simple. Universal distributed the survey through email to existing Universal Orlando Annual Passholders. The survey was hosted
- [Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/24/hannah-montana-20th-anniversary-special-is-now-streaming-on-disney-and-hulu/): 20 Years Later, Miley Cyrus Finally Sat Down and Talked About All of It The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu as of March 24, 2026, exactly 20 years to the day the original series debuted on Disney Channel. The 58-minute documentary special brings Miley Cyrus back to the world that made her a
- [When Calls The Heart Season Wraps Up with a Proposal, A Send-off, and a Shocking Return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/when-calls-the-heart-season-wraps-up-with-a-proposal-a-send-off-and-a-shocking-return/): When Calls The Heart Season Wraps Up with a Proposal, A Send-off, and a Shocking Return. Hallmark Channel's popular series, 'When Calls The Heart,' ended season 13 in spectacular style. The season finale aired the same weekend the prequel series, 'Hope Valley 1874,' premiered on Hallmark+. Season 13 saw a devastating fire ravage the neighboring
- [Disney Released a Moana Trailer, a New Poster, and a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette All in One Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/disney-released-a-moana-trailer-a-new-poster-and-a-behind-the-scenes-featurette-all-in-one-day/): Disney released a new trailer, poster, and behind-the-scenes featurette for the live-action "Moana" on March 23, 2026, giving the clearest look yet at the film heading to theaters on July 10, 2026. What the New Moana Trailer Shows. The trailer centers on Catherine Lagaʻaia in the title role, showing the wayfinder Moana navigating the open ocean and facing
- [Every New Show and Movie Coming to Disney+ in April 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/every-new-show-and-movie-coming-to-disney-in-april-2026/): Disney+ has revealed its full April 2026 lineup, headlined by a new Star Wars original series, the return of Daredevil: Born Again, a Disneynature film dropping on Earth Day, and a Hannah Montana marathon celebrating the show's 20th anniversary. Here is everything coming to the service this month. The Biggest New Originals This Month Star
- [Josh D'Amaro's CEO Page Just Went Live and It Tells You Everything About Disney's Next Chapter](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/23/josh-damaros-ceo-page-just-went-live-and-it-tells-you-everything-about-disneys-next-chapter/): Josh D'Amaro's official CEO profile is now live on The Walt Disney Company website, marking a formal milestone in the leadership transition at one of the world's most recognized entertainment companies. The page on The Walt Disney Company website confirms D'Amaro as Chief Executive Officer and outlines his strategic priorities for the company's next era.
- [Disney Imagineers Just Revealed What's New in Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and It's a Major Upgrade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/disney-imagineers-just-revealed-whats-new-in-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-and-its-a-major-upgrade/): Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom is getting its most significant overhaul since the attraction opened in 1998, and Walt Disney Imagineers are now sharing new details about what riders can expect when the ride reopens this spring. The refresh includes handheld blasters with haptic feedback, a brand new character named Buddy, reactive targets,
- [Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Opens April 8!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-opens-april-8/): Disney has officially confirmed that Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopens at Magic Kingdom on April 8, 2026. The ride has been closed since August 2025 for its biggest overhaul since opening in 1998. April 8th puts the reopening well ahead of spring break for most families, and it is the first major attraction opening of Disney's Cool
- [Disney Just Showed Off the New Buzz Lightyear Ride in New Video and Images](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/disney-just-showed-off-the-new-buzz-lightyear-ride-in-new-video-and-images/): Disney shared the first wave of new photos and a behind-the-scenes video from the fully refurbished Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. This is the clearest look at what is waiting when the attraction reopens on April 8, 2026. The ride has been closed since August 4, 2025, and what Disney is showing off looks nothing like
- [Disney's Big Buzz Lightyear Upgrade Opens April 8th. Our Honest Review Is: It's Fine.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/disneys-big-buzz-lightyear-upgrade-opens-april-8th-our-honest-review-is-its-fine/): Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin does not open until April 8, 2026, at Magic Kingdom, but we got an early look during a Cast Member preview. A big thank you to our family Cast Member for bringing us along. After nearly seven months closed for its biggest overhaul since 1998, we were ready to be wowed. We were
- [32 Million People Watched Zootopia 2 on Disney+ in One Week](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/22/32-million-people-watched-zootopia-2-on-disney-in-one-week/): Zootopia 2 pulled in 32 million views globally in its first seven days on Disney+, landing at No. 1 on the platform during its premiere week. The number is a big deal on its own, but it looks even bigger when you stack it against the full franchise. Zootopia, Zootopia+, and Zootopia 2 have now been streamed a combined 885
- [When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/when-calls-the-heart-wraps-up-season-13-with-a-festival-a-send-off-and-surprises/): When Calls The Heart Wraps Up Season 13 With A Festival, A Send-off, and Surprises. This is a big weekend for Hearties. 'Hope Valley 1874' premiered, and the time has come to say goodbye to the good folks in Hope Valley for the season. The season finale of 'When Calls the Heart' will air on
- ['Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hope-valley-1874-delights-hearties-in-premiere-episode/): 'Hope Valley 1874' Delights Hearties in Premiere Episode. 'Hope Valley 1874' is the story of the origins of Hope Valley. When we first met Hope Valley back in the beginning of 'When Calls The Heart', it was named Coal Valley. The town goes through a tragedy, and the people renamed the town to Hope Valley
- [New Trailer Drops for Fourth and Final Season of 'The Way  Home'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/new-trailer-drops-for-fourth-and-final-season-of-the-way-home/): New Trailer Drops for Fourth and Final Season of 'The Way Home'. A new trailer dropped today for the last season of 'The Way Home.' The fourth and final season will air on Hallmark Channel on April 19th and be available the next day on Hallmark+. 'The Way Home' is a generational family drama that
- [Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love Kicks Off Tonight with 'Two For Tee'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/hallmark-channels-spring-into-love-kicks-off-tonight-with-two-for-tee/): Hallmark Channel's Spring Into Love Kicks Off Tonight with 'Two For Tee'. One thing we can count on from Hallmark Channel is a love-themed season. Every spring, we can expect Spring Into Love, packed full of our favorite stars doing what they do best. Bringing us love stories. Spring Into Love starts with 'Two for
- [Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow Are Coming for You at Halloween Horror Nights 35](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/21/jack-the-clown-and-dr-oddfellow-are-coming-for-you-at-halloween-horror-nights-35/): Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the theme for Halloween Horror Nights 35: the "Infernal Carnival of Nightmares," running on select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026, with two of the event's most notorious figures leading the charge for the first time. Universal Studios Florida is getting a dark makeover this fall. The park will transform into a
- [The Full Savannah Bananas Day Schedule at Disneyland Resort Is Here and It Runs All Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/the-full-savannah-bananas-day-schedule-at-disneyland-resort-is-here-and-it-runs-all-day/): Savannah Bananas Day returns to Disneyland Resort on March 26, 2026, and this year, the celebration spreads across both theme parks for the first time. Select players from the Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns will appear at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, bringing Banana Ball energy to the parade route, castle stage, and beyond. Here is
- [Miley Cyrus Gets Personal About Hannah Montana Before the 20th Anniversary Special Drops](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/miley-cyrus-gets-personal-about-hannah-montana-before-the-20th-anniversary-special-drops/): Disney Legend Miley Cyrus opened up about what Hannah Montana means to her ahead of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, streaming Tuesday, March 24 on Disney+ and Hulu. What Miley Said About Hannah Montana. Speaking at the Disney Legend Awards Ceremony in 2024, Cyrus reflected on the character that launched her career. "Hannah Montana is the beginning for everything that I've been
- [Shanghai Disney Resort 10th Anniversary Celebration Film Reel Popcorn Bucket Has 18 Characters on It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/20/shanghai-disney-resort-10th-anniversary-celebration-film-reel-popcorn-bucket-has-18-characters-on-it/): Shanghai Disney Resort launched its 10th anniversary popcorn bucket on March 20, 2026, and it might be the most elaborate bucket the park has ever released. The three-tier collectible comes wrapped in a full film strip design, features built-in LED lighting, and packs in dozens of beloved Disney and Pixar characters across all three levels.
- [The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Mini Bowser Cauldron Sets Guinness World Record for Smallest Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/mini-bowser-cauldron-guinness-world-record-smallest-popcorn-container/): Fantasy Land News was an official Guinness witness as the Mini Bowser Cauldron set the record for World's Smallest Popcorn Container, 105 ML, at AMC CityWalk Hollywood.
- [When is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opening at Walt Disney World?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/21/when-is-buzz-lightyears-space-ranger-spin-opening-at-walt-disney-world/): When is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Opening at Walt Disney World? Recruits arriving at Star Command over the past few months have been met with a "System Suspended" notice, as Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has closed its doors for a massive, multi-month overhaul, leaving the galaxy’s defense in the hands of a skeleton
- [Disney Says a Wave of New Robotic Characters Is Coming to Parks and Ships](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/19/disney-says-a-wave-of-new-robotic-characters-is-coming-to-parks-and-ships/): Walt Disney Imagineering says guests at Disney parks and aboard Disney ships around the world should expect more free-roaming robotic characters in the future.
- [The Fantastic Four: First Steps Guinness World Records Title Holder Galactus Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/07/21/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-guinness-world-records-title-holder-galactus-popcorn-bucket/): The Fantastic Four: First Steps Guinness World Records Title Holder Galactus Popcorn Bucket. Marvel Studios has made the official announcement that the new Galactus Popcorn Bucket is now in the Guinness Book of World Records for "Largest popcorn container commercially available". The Galactus Popcorn Bucket is created by MARVEL STUDIOS, PING SOLUTIONS, GOLDEN LINK. From
- [Cinemark Just Dropped the Full Super Mario Galaxy Movie Bucket Lineup and It's Massive](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinemark-just-dropped-the-full-super-mario-galaxy-movie-bucket-lineup-and-its-massive/): Cinemark just revealed its full The Super Mario Galaxy Movie collectible lineup, and it is one of the most stacked theater merchandise collections we have seen for any film. Between a $35 Super Ticket Package, an LED light-up Luma Star Popcorn Bucket, a Yoshi Popcorn Bucket, Bowser's Cauldron, and five additional collectibles, Cinemark is going all-in for the April 1st opening.
- [Josh D'Amaro's First Move as Disney CEO Was Announcing Lilo & Stitch 2 and Incredibles 3 Release Dates](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/josh-damaros-first-move-as-disney-ceo-was-announcing-lilo-stitch-2-and-incredibles-3-release-dates/): On his first day as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Josh D'Amaro announced that the live-action Lilo & Stitch sequel will hit theaters on May 26, 2028, and that Pixar's Incredibles 3 will follow on June 16, 2028. The announcements came on March 18, 2026, during a The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders meeting in
- [Disney Parks Just Dropped the Full Toy Story 5 Activation Plan and There's a Lot to Unpack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/disney-parks-just-dropped-the-full-toy-story-5-activation-plan-and-theres-a-lot-to-unpack/): Disney Parks has published a comprehensive look at everything Toy Story coming to parks worldwide in 2026, and the scope is bigger than most fans expected. With Toy Story 5 arriving in theaters on June 19, 2026 and the latest trailer now out, Disney has confirmed specific dates, new experiences, and limited-time additions spanning every Disney park
- [Meet Disney Cruise Lines Newest Ship 'Disney Believe'](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/18/meet-disney-cruise-lines-newest-ship-disney-believe/): On Josh D'Amaro's first day as The Walt Disney Company's new CEO, Disney came out swinging with announcements across the entire company. One of the biggest: Disney Cruise Line has officially revealed its next ship, the Disney Believe, the fourth vessel in the groundbreaking Wish class. What Is the Disney Believe? The Disney Believe joins three
- [Hope Valley 1874 Set To Premiere This Saturday Exclusively On Hallmark+.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/17/hope-valley-1874-set-to-premiere-this-saturday-exclusively-on-hallmark/): Hope Valley 1874 Set To Premiere This Saturday Exclusively On Hallmark+. While most movies and shows start on Hallmark Channel, 'Hope Valley 1874' is going to be exclusively on Hallmark+ to start. There is no official word on when the series will make the move to Hallmark Channel. 'Hope Valley 1874' is a prequel to
- [Olaf Steps Into the Spotlight at NVIDIA GTC 2026 Ahead of Disneyland Paris Opening](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/olaf-steps-into-the-spotlight-at-nvidia-gtc-2026-ahead-of-disneyland-paris-opening/): Walt Disney Imagineering's free-roaming robotic Olaf made a surprise appearance at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in San Jose, California, on March 16, joining NVIDIA President and CEO Jensen Huang onstage during his keynote address at the premier global AI conference. The robotic Olaf is a self-walking, free-roaming living character developed by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development. The character was crafted
- [Cinemark's Mystery Project Hail Mary Collectible Is Here and It Is a Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/project-hail-mary-rocky-habitat-popcorn-bucket/): The Project Hail Mary Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket is now available at Cinemark for $24.95 and Regal with free large popcorn included. Plus a Rocky Shoulder Buddy for $14.95 at Cinemark.
- [The Project Hail Mary Helmet Bucket Is Here](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/the-project-hail-mary-helmet-bucket-is-here/): Andy Weir’s sci-fi Movie Popcorn Bucket Tie-in, the Project Hail Mary Helmet Popcorn Bucket Regularly priced at $38.95 is now online at Cinemark Shop.
- [“The First Masterpiece of 2026”: Your Complete Guide to Project Hail Mary Popcorn Buckets & Merch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/the-first-masterpiece-of-2026-your-complete-guide-to-project-hail-mary-popcorn-buckets-merch/): Update March 16, 2026: A second wave of Project Hail Mary collectibles has arrived in theaters. The Rocky Habitat Popcorn Bucket and Rocky Shoulder Buddy are now available at Cinemark and Regal. The Rocky Habitat bucket is $24.95 at Cinemark with a free same-day refill. As the buzz for Amazon MGM’s upcoming sci-fi epic reaches
- [Disney Reveals Alice in Wonderland Tea Room at the Grand Floridian](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/disney-reveals-alice-in-wonderland-tea-room-at-the-grand-floridian/): The Garden View Lounge Tea Experience at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa officially opens to guests on March 19, 2026, bringing back a long-awaited afternoon tea tradition with a newly reimagined space inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Alice in Wonderland. Disney shared a first look at the space this week ahead of the opening, revealing the full
- [Jim Cummings Drops a Major Darkwing Duck Reboot Update and Gosalyn Has Grown Up](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/jim-cummings-drops-a-major-darkwing-duck-reboot-update-and-gosalyn-has-grown-up/): The voice of Darkwing Duck has spoken, and that makes it official. Jim Cummings, the original voice actor behind the masked defender of St. Canard, has confirmed that the Disney+ Darkwing Duck reboot is still in active development, offering the clearest update fans have received on the long-anticipated series in some time. Cummings shared the news on his
- [Teens Can Win a Free Trip to Walt Disney World With the New Hoppers Conservation Challenge](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/teens-can-win-a-free-trip-to-walt-disney-world-with-the-new-hoppers-conservation-challenge/): Disney and Pixar's Hoppers have inspired a real-world conservation challenge for kids, and the deadline to enter is coming up fast. Disney has partnered with Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots USA to launch the "Hop Into the Animal Kingdom" Challenge, giving teens a chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World this fall by completing a project that
- [The Disney Cruise Line "Midnight Magic" Oscars Ad Is the Tearjerker Everyone Is Talking About](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/16/the-disney-cruise-line-midnight-magic-oscars-ad-is-the-tearjerker-everyone-is-talking-about/): Disney Cruise Line debuted "Midnight Magic," a new cinematic commercial that aired during the 98th Academy Awards on ABC on March 15, 2026, and it is already being called one of the most emotional ads the company has ever released. The spot follows a father and son sharing a quiet late-night ritual aboard a Disney ship, spanning
- [Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/spring-into-love-movies-and-series-premieres-coming-to-hallmark-channel/): Spring Into Love Movies and Series Premieres Coming To Hallmark Channel. Spring is coming, and Hallmark Channel has the movies just for you. We will see the return of Jen Lilley, and Hallmark hunk Tyler Hynes will close out the spring event. If you are looking for all the spring romcoms, here is a look
- [Hallmark’s March 2026 Lineup: A Massive Mystery Kickoff and Jen Lilley’s Long-Awaited Return](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/hallmarks-march-2026-lineup-a-massive-mystery-kickoff-and-jen-lilleys-long-awaited-return/): Everything Coming To Hallmark Channel In March. Loveuary is wrapping up this weekend with 'Romance at Hope Ranch', and March is kicking off with two mysteries on Saturdays. This will be followed up with two new romances, including the return of Jen Lilley in A Royal Setting on the 28th. March will also see the
- [Pascale Hutton In New 'Nelly Knows Mysteries' Movie Coming to Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/23/pascale-hutton-in-new-nelly-knows-mysteries-movie-coming-to-hallmark-channel/): Pascale Hutton In New 'Nelly Knows Mysteries' Movie Coming to Hallmark Channel. Hallmark Channel actress Pascale Hutton announced the date for the all-new 'Nelly Knows Mystery: All Manners of Murder.' Hallmark Channel will premiere the new movie on March 14th, 2026, and it will air the next day on Hallmark+. Pascale Hutton is best known
- [Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/15/nelly-knows-mysteries-all-manners-of-murder-is-a-classic-whodunit-mystery/): Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners Of Murder is a Classic Whodunit Mystery. Hallmark Channel premiered the newest Nelly Knows Mysteries movie last night, and we are here to tell you that this is a must-watch if you are a fan of whodunits and lighthearted mysteries. Also, look for a crossover character from another Hallmark Mystery
- [Where To Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/05/where-in-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-during-flower-garden-2025/): Where To Find 'Spike the Bee': Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden 2025. Spike the Bee has become a beloved fixture of EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival. With his distinctive striped appearance and industrious nature, this character plays a central role in "Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration," a popular scavenger hunt that engages guests of
- [Scentsy's Garden at Epcot Flower & Garden 2025 "Blossoms of Fragrance"](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/04/28/scentsys-garden-at-epcot-flower-garden-2025-blossoms-of-fragrance/): Scentsy's Garden at Epcot Flower & Garden 2025 "Blossoms of Fragrance" - This article originally appeared on March 9th, 2025. Today, April 28th, 2025, Disney Parks has updated information regarding the Blossoms of Fragrance presented by Scentsy outdoor garden. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival – Scentsy: Follow your nose at Blossoms of Fragrance Presented
- [Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/11/spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-returns-for-the-2026-epcot-flower-garden-festival/): Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Returns for the 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. Get ready to "bee" amazed! As the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival prepares to transform the park into a floral wonderland, Disney has confirmed the return of a fan-favorite tradition: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration. Plus, Eggstravaganza is returning in 2026, and a
- [Epcot's Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/20/epcots-flower-garden-topiary-watch-2026/): Epcot's Flower & Garden Topiary Watch 2026. We are on the hunt for the 2026 Disney character topiaries being installed around Epcot! Join us as we discover when and where the Disney Topiaries will be located. EPCOT Festivals 2026 — Complete Guide to All Four Festivals The Disney Horticulture Cast Members are hard at work
- [Eat Your Way Around 2026 Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/eat-your-way-around-2026-epcots-flower-garden-festival/): Spring is officially back at Walt Disney World, and for food lovers, that means the return of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Running from March 4 to June 1, 2026, this year's event features over 20 outdoor kitchens and more than 75 brand-new menu items. Between the massive character topiaries and the nightly
- [Family Guide to Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/17/family-guide-to-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/): Family Guide to Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year's Cool Kids Summer is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best day ever and trying to get the most out of each
- [Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Epcot!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-epcot/): Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Epcot! Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year's Cool Kids Summer is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best day ever and trying to get the most out of each Park,
- [Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/): Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year's Cool Kids Summer is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best day ever and trying to get the most out of
- [Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/18/family-guide-to-disneys-cool-kids-summer-at-magic-kingdom/): Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at Magic Kingdom. Family Guide to Disney's Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom. Families planning summer getaways, Walt Disney World offers the ultimate experience, and this year's Cool Kids Summer is set to deliver unforgettable fun. For many parents, though, trying to show the kids the best
- [Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/05/26/big-top-bash-with-pluto-opens-for-cool-kids-summer-at-the-magic-kingdom/): Big Top Bash with Pluto Opens for Cool Kids Summer at the Magic Kingdom. When you visit the circus big top, you expect to see performers, clowns, stilt walkers, and jugglers. This summer, that is exactly what families will find when they visit the Big Top Circus Tent in Fantasyland, with one exceptional addition, Pluto!
- ["Cool Kids Summer" 2026: New Rides, Free Water Park Entry, and Big Discounts](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/05/cool-kids-summer-2026-new-rides-free-water-park-entry-and-big-discounts/): "Cool Kids Summer" 2026: New Rides, Free Water Park Entry, and Big Discounts. Walt Disney World has announced what's coming with the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER in 2026! Starting May 26 and running through September 8, Disney World will debut several new character meet-and-greets, ride updates, and a list of travel deals designed to
- [New & Must-Try: Cool Kid Summer Disney World Magic Shot Scavenger Hunt!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/06/01/new-must-try-cool-kid-summer-disney-world-magic-shot-scavenger-hunt/): New & Must-Try: Cool Kid Summer Disney World Magic Shot Scavenger Hunt! Get ready for a summer of unforgettable memories at Walt Disney World! This year, Disney is rolling out their 'Cool Kid Summer' event with exciting new characters, treats, and best of all, a hidden PhotoPass Magic Shot scavenger hunt that's perfect for the
- [Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26 at EPCOT as Soarin' Around the World Closes May 13](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/soarin-across-america-debuts-may-26-at-epcot-as-soarin-around-the-world-closes-may-13/): Disney has confirmed the transition dates for the Soarin' attraction at EPCOT, with Soarin' Around the World running through May 13, 2026 and Soarin' Across America debuting May 26, 2026. The new film brings a new set of American landscapes to the ride and lands on the same day as the biggest single day of Cool Kids' Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World.
- [Showcase Cinemas Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Movie Popcorn Bucket Lineup for Opening Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/showcase-cinemas-reveals-super-mario-galaxy-movie-popcorn-bucket-lineup-for-opening-day/): Showcase Cinemas is getting in on the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise, and the full lineup is now confirmed. When the film opens on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Showcase locations will have five themed items available on opening day, while supplies last. Here is everything coming to Showcase Cinemas for the film's release. What Is Coming to
- [New Pixar Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/03/new-pixar-popcorn-bucket-sipper-at-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/): New Pixar Popcorn Bucket & Sipper at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Pixar's Toy Story's, The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper is available starting today at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. The Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Popcorn Bucket is coming to Disney's California Adventure at a later date, according to Disney Eats social media today.
- [Every Walt Disney World Popcorn Bucket Available in March 2026 (Plus What's Coming This Spring)](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/every-walt-disney-world-popcorn-bucket-available-in-march-2026-plus-whats-coming-this-spring/): If you're heading to Walt Disney World in March 2026 and want to know exactly which popcorn buckets and novelty sippers are available right now, plus what's coming soon for spring, you've landed in the right place. Fantasy Land News tracks every Disney popcorn bucket release, from the parks themselves, and this guide covers everything
- [SeaWorld Could Lose the Sesame Street License After Sesame Workshop Files Federal Lawsuit](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/seaworld-could-lose-the-sesame-street-license-after-sesame-workshop-files-federal-lawsuit/): Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld on March 12, 2026, seeking to end a 45-year licensing relationship and accusing the theme park operator of withholding royalties and damaging the Sesame Street brand. The complaint was filed in Manhattan federal court and names SeaWorld's parent company, United Parks and Resorts, as the defendant. Sesame
- [Disney+ Just Added a Vertical Video Feed and It Changes How You Find Things to Watch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/disney-just-added-a-vertical-video-feed-and-it-changes-how-you-find-things-to-watch/): Verts launched on the Disney+ mobile app in the U.S. this week, giving subscribers a vertical video feed to browse and discover content from the platform's catalog. The feature went live on March 12, 2026, as the first phase of Disney's push to bring vertical video to Disney+ What Is Verts on Disney+? Verts is a scrollable vertical video
- [D23 Just Announced a Free Hannah Montana Premiere Event and the Ticket Queue Is Already Open](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/13/d23-just-announced-a-free-hannah-montana-premiere-event-and-the-ticket-queue-is-already-open/): D23 has announced a free premiere event for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special on March 23, 2026, in Los Angeles, one day before the special airs on Disney+ on March 24. Tickets are available to both D23 Gold and General Members at no cost and go on sale today, Friday March 13 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET at tickets.d23.com.
- [Disney Just Released the First Look at Soarin' Across America and the Grand Canyon Footage Looks Incredible](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/12/disney-just-released-the-first-look-at-soarin-across-america-and-the-grand-canyon-footage-looks-incredible/): Disney has shared the first official images of Soarin' Across America, the new film replacing Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT beginning May 26, 2026, as part of the resort's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The images show film crews capturing aerial footage over the Grand Canyon, giving the clearest look yet at
- [This New Winnie the Pooh Spring Popcorn Bucket Has a Surprise Hidden Inside](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/winnie-the-pooh-piglet-spring-popcorn-bucket-disney/): Springtime at Disney Parks with the Just Announced Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Popcorn Bucket Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland
- [Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/02/blueys-best-day-ever-coming-to-disneyland-park-show-starts-march-22-2026/): Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Coming to Disneyland Park! Show Starts March 22, 2026. Big news for Bluey fans! The hit Disney+ show is getting its own special spot at Disneyland Park. Starting March 22, 2026, you can check out “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at the Fantasyland Theatre. The show will run all year long. This
- [Disney World Cast Members Are Getting New Costumes with Hidden Mickeys](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/disney-world-cast-members-are-getting-new-costumes-with-hidden-mickeys/): Walt Disney World's Disney Live Entertainment Costuming team unveiled three new cast member costume designs, and they are worth watching for on your next visit
- [D23 Is Offering Members an Exclusive Tour of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol This April](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/d23-is-offering-members-an-exclusive-tour-of-espn-headquarters-in-bristol-this-april/): D23 is giving members an exclusive look inside ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, on April 24, 2026, with tickets going on sale Thursday, March 12, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET at D23.com. What the D23 ESPN Experience Includes. Members will check in at the ESPN Welcome Center before heading into the studios
- [Winnie the Pooh Turns 100: Disney Opens the Archives and What They Found Inside Is Remarkable](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/winnie-the-pooh-turns-100-disney-opens-the-archives-and-what-they-found-inside-is-remarkable/): This year marks 100 years since A.A. Milne published the original Winnie the Pooh book in October 1926, and Disney is treating the milestone as one of the biggest character anniversaries in the company's history. Disney Consumer Products and the Walt Disney Archives recently opened their doors to share what that century looks like in physical
- [Disney Cruise Line Built Its First Castle at Sea for Asia, and It's Unlike Any Ship Before It](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/11/disney-cruise-line-built-its-first-castle-at-sea-for-asia-and-its-unlike-any-ship-before-it/): Disney Cruise Line officially launched its Asia debut on March 10, with the Disney Adventure departing Singapore on its maiden voyage. The ship is the eighth in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and the first to sail in Asia, bringing the company's brand of theme park-level storytelling to a region where the nearest Disney park
- [Thomas Mazloum Is the New Chairman of Disney Experiences](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/thomas-mazloum-is-the-new-chairman-of-disney-experiences/): Disney has a new leader for its parks, resorts, cruise ships, and consumer products business. Thomas Mazloum has been named Chairman of Disney Experiences, stepping into the role previously held by Josh D'Amaro. D'Amaro is moving up to become the next Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Mazloum is not a new face
- [Kathryn Hahn Is Mother Gothel in Disney's Live-Action Tangled](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/kathryn-hahn-is-mother-gothel-in-disneys-live-action-tangled/): Kathryn Hahn has effectively confirmed she is playing Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action Tangled after a collaborative Instagram post with Disney Studios and a handle change to @MotherHahn.
- [Epic Theatres Is Offering All Six Luma LED Popcorn Buckets and a 260oz Tub for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/epic-theatres-is-offering-all-six-luma-led-popcorn-buckets-and-a-260oz-tub-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/): Epic Theatres has revealed its full The Super Mario Galaxy Movie merchandise lineup, and it is one of the most complete collections any chain has put together for this film. With 11 theater locations across Florida and one in North Carolina, Epic Theatres is a regional chain, but the lineup they are bringing for the April 1st
- [Regal Is Selling Advance Tickets to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for MAR10 Day](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/regal-is-selling-advance-tickets-to-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-for-mar10-day/): Over 250 Regal locations will open doors at 12:01 a.m. on April 1, and loyalty members who buy tickets today score 1,000 bonus credits. Regal kicked off MAR10 Day by opening advance ticket sales for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the follow-up to 2023's blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film arrives in theatres on April
- [Cinderella Castle Makeover Is Almost Done, and Happily Ever After Has Never Looked Better](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/cinderella-castle-makeover-is-almost-done-and-happily-ever-after-has-never-looked-better/): The pink is nearly gone from Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, and the transformation back to its classic colors is delivering a surprise bonus: the nighttime spectacular Happily Ever After looks more vibrant and alive than it has in years. We were at Magic Kingdom on the evening of March 9th, 2026, and the difference
- [Disney+ Is Developing a Live-Action Tinker Bell Drama Series Called Tink](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/10/disney-is-developing-a-live-action-tinker-bell-drama-series-called-tink/): The beloved fairy from Peter Pan is finally getting her own show, and Disney considers it a high-priority project for the streamer. Tinker Bell is heading to Disney+ in a brand-new live-action drama series titled Tink, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. The project is in development through Disney's 20th Television and is considered a major priority for
- [Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket Is Now on Fandango for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/orange-luma-led-popcorn-bucket-is-now-on-fandango-for-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/): Fandango is now selling the Luma Galaxy Bundle, a $49.99 package that pairs one movie ticket to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with one Orange Luma LED Popcorn Bucket inspired by the glowing Lumas of the Mushroom Kingdom. The bundle is available exclusively through the Fandango store and is final sale and non-refundable. Tickets to
- [Miss Piggy Easter Egg Display at Disney World Is a Love Letter to The Muppet Show](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/miss-piggy-easter-egg-display-at-disney-world-is-a-love-letter-to-the-muppet-show/): Walt Disney World's spring Easter egg display tradition is back for 2026, and The Contemporary Resort went all-in on a full Muppets theme. A full-size chocolate sculpture of Miss Piggy stands at the center, wearing a silver gown, a pearl necklace, long white gloves, and a crystal pendant. Around her, arched display cases hold hand-crafted
- [Midnight Movie Showings Are Back for the First Time in Over a Decade](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/midnight-movie-showings-are-back-for-the-first-time-in-over-a-decade/): Midnight movie screenings are officially making a comeback, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is leading the charge. Tickets go on sale today, March 9th, 2026, and when fans started checking showtimes, something jumped out that the industry has not seen in over a decade: true 12:01 AM screenings on Tuesday night, March 31st, at
- [Pixar's Hoppers Opens to $88 Million Now See the Display at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/09/pixars-hoppers-opens-to-88-million-now-see-the-display-at-hollywood-studios/): Disney Pixar's Hoppers had a massive opening weekend. Hollywood Studios guests step inside the world of Hoppers at a new exhibit inside Walt Disney Presents
- [Epcot's Eggstravaganza 2026: Where to Find All the Eggs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/epcots-eggstravaganza-2026-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/): Epcot's Eggstravaganza has returned for the 2026 Easter Season here at Walt Disney World. What Characters are now in egg form, and where can you find them?
- [BFDIA 24 Is Coming Today and It's Skipping Theaters](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/08/bfdia-24-is-coming-today-and-its-skipping-theaters/): Battle for Dream Island Again Episode 24 Say Hijack releases tomorrow on YouTube, Jacknjellify confirmed on X with a teaser message: "Look up at the stars and find the answer." Fans of the long-running animated series have been waiting since December 1st, 2025, when BFDIA 23 "Shattered" dropped, leaving a roughly three-month gap between episodes.
- [Springtime at EPCOT: The 2026 Eggstravaganza and a "Hunny" of a New Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/springtime-at-epcot-the-2026-eggstravaganza-and-a-hunny-of-a-new-popcorn-bucket/): Spring officially arrives at Walt Disney World with the start of the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. This year, the event runs from March 4 through June 1 and brings plenty of fresh surprises for fans. Since Easter falls early on April 5, the park is already buzzing with holiday excitement. Visitors can
- [Pixar's Pete Docter Needs to Explain Himself - Opinion](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/08/pixars-pete-docter-needs-to-explain-himself/): When Pixar's chief calls LGBTQ storytelling "therapy," he owes us more than a soundbite. The man who made Inside Out doesn't get to draw this line. Let's be direct: Pete Docter's quote to the Wall Street Journal isn't just careless. It's insulting. The fact that it came from the man who directed Inside Out, a
- [Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on 'When Calls The Heart' S13 E10](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/08/nathan-sets-out-on-a-romantic-mission-on-when-calls-the-heart-s13-e10/): Nathan Sets Out on A Romantic Mission on 'When Calls The Heart' S13 E10. The season is nearing its conclusion, and we are nearing the moment we have all been waiting for a long time. 'When Calls The Heart' fans have been eagerly awaiting a proposal. Nathan sets out to propose to Elizabeth. This episode
- [Just Announced: BFDIA 23 'Shattered' Coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/11/16/just-announced-bfdia-23-shattered-coming-to-cinemark-and-marcus-theatres/): Just Announced: BFDIA 23 'Shattered' Coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theatres. Jacknjellify, the creators of Battle for Dream Island, are back at it again, releasing their newest episodes in movie theaters across the US. The group just announced that BFDIA, Battle for Dream Island Again, episode 23 'Shattered' is coming to Cinemark and Marcus Theaters
- [Hear Why SZA Made the Hoppers Director Cry on the New Soundtrack](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/hear-why-sza-made-the-hoppers-director-cry-on-the-new-soundtrack/): The official Disney and Pixar Hoppers soundtrack dropped March 6, the same day the film hit theaters, and it brings together two very different musical worlds in a way that actually works. SZA's original song "Save The Day" leads the release, paired with a complete score from composer Mark Mothersbaugh. If you've already seen the
- [Pixar Just Confirmed Monsters Inc. 3 and the Timing Is No Coincidence](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/07/pixar-just-confirmed-monsters-inc-3-and-the-timing-is-no-coincidence/): Pixar has officially greenlit a theatrical sequel to Monsters Inc., and the announcement could not come at a better moment. With Monstropolis Land currently under construction at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Disney is building toward one of the biggest franchise moments it has had in years, and a new film is the missing piece
- [Orlando Marks the Spot Where Walt Disney World Was Born](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/orlando-marks-the-spot-where-walt-disney-world-was-born/): Walt Disney World's origins trace back to a single press conference held in Orlando, Florida, on November 2, 1965. Now, the Thornton Park District has placed a permanent commemorative plaque at the exact building where Walt and Roy O. Disney stood alongside Governor Haydon Burns to unveil plans for what they called the "Florida Project,"
- [March Mysteries Kicks Off With New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/march-mysteries-kicks-off-with-new-hannah-swensen-movie-on-hallmark-channel/): March Mysteries Kicks Off With New Hannah Swensen Movie on Hallmark Channel. Hannah is back for a new movie this Saturday, kicking off the March movies on Hallmark Channel. March will have back to back Mysteries with 'Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery', followed by an all-new 'Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder.'
- [Disney and NHL Team Up for Inside Out Classic Animated Hockey Game on April 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/disney-and-nhl-team-up-for-inside-out-classic-animated-hockey-game-on-april-5/): Fans of Pixar and professional hockey can watch a special live event when the Washington Capitals face the New York Rangers in the Inside Out Classic on Sunday, April 5, at 7 p.m. ET. This real-time animated NHL game will air on Disney+, ESPN+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD, offering a unique way to experience
- [One Piece Popcorn Bucket from Regal](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/one-piece-popcorn-bucket-from-regal/): Regal Prop Shop and Netflix have joined forces to release a free 3D-printable popcorn bucket tied to the theatrical release of One Piece: Into the Grand Line
- [bubly Launches Super Mario Galaxy Movie Flavors With Color-Changing Cans and a Hidden Rosalina Giveaway](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/23/bubly-launches-super-mario-galaxy-movie-flavors-with-color-changing-cans-and-a-hidden-rosalina-giveaway/): bubly sparkling water has unveiled three new limited-edition flavors and a series of film-themed packs tied to Illumination and Nintendo's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, hitting theaters April 1, 2026. The PepsiCo-owned brand is rolling out exclusive packaging, a collectible rewards program, and a sweepstakes with a trip to NASA's Kennedy Space Center as the
- [YOSHI! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/25/yoshi-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-new-trailer/): YOSHI! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer. Nintendo of America has just released a brand new The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with a first look at Yoshi, but it wasn't just all about the dinosaur-like creature, the music, the levels, the fire power-up; it is all included in the new trailer. The new trailer
- [Universal Is Bringing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Life Inside Super Nintendo World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/06/universal-is-bringing-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-to-life-inside-super-nintendo-world/): Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are kicking off a month-long celebration inside Super Nintendo World tied to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which opens in theaters on April 1, 2026. The experience launches on MAR10 Day, Tuesday, March 10, and runs daily through Monday, April 13. Here is everything coming to both parks.
- [Disney Pixar ‘Hoppers’ Debuts with Exclusive Experiences at Disneyland and Disney World](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/disney-pixar-hoppers-debuts-with-exclusive-experiences-at-disneyland-and-disney-world/): Disney and Pixar’s latest animated feature, Hoppers, officially arrives in theaters this Friday, March 6, 2025. To celebrate the film's release, Disney Parks are launching a series of interactive activities, limited-time art galleries, and community initiatives across both Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. These new offerings allow fans to
- [New Disney ● Pixar Hoppers Garden in Epcot](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/new-disney-●-pixar-hoppers-garden-in-epcot/): New Disney ● Pixar Hoppers Garden in Epcot has arrived for the start of the Flower & Garden Festival 2026. Hoppers opens in theaters on March 6th, with previews starting the same day as Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival on March 4th. Wildlife Crossing Garden – NEW! Learn how animals safely roam at this
- [The Orange Bird Sipper at EPCOT 2026 Is Already Turning Heads at the Citrus Blossom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/the-orange-bird-sipper-at-epcot-2026-is-already-turning-heads-at-the-citrus-blossom/): EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival. This year, the object of excitement is the 2026 Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper for $15.49
- [Zootopia 2: The Record-Breaking Animated Film Comes Home to Disney+ March 11](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/05/zootopia-2-the-record-breaking-animated-film-comes-home-to-disney-march-11/): The highest-grossing animated film of all time, now with a BAFTA win and an Oscar nomination, comes home to streaming next week. Disney fans who have been waiting to stream Zootopia 2 at home now have a date to circle: the film will stream exclusively on Disney+ starting March 11, 2026. If you missed it in theaters, or
- [Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Announces Dates for 17th Annual Food & Wine Classic](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin-announces-dates-for-17th-annual-food-wine-classic/): The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return to Central Florida this fall on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21
- [Disney+ to Launch Animated ASL Musical Sequences from Frozen II, Moana 2, and Encanto](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/disney-to-launch-animated-asl-musical-sequences-from-frozen-ii-moana-2-and-encanto/): Disney+ to Launch Animated ASL Musical Sequences from Frozen II, Moana 2, and Encanto. Disney+ will release a new series of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL) on April 27. The project, titled Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, coincides with National Deaf History Month and features three popular songs from recent
- [Sulzempic? Sulley Debuts a "Slimmed Down" Look at EPCOT Flower & Garden](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/sulzempic-sulley-debuts-a-slimmed-down-look-at-epcot-flower-garden/): Sulzempic? Sulley Debuts a "Slimmed Down" Look at EPCOT Flower & Garden. Sully & Mike Wazowski from Pixar's Monsters University topiaries have arrived, and let's just say it took a moment to figure out what was going on with Sully and the dramatic weight loss he went through, until you realize this is just a
- [Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/04/where-to-find-spike-the-bee-spikes-pollen-nation-exploration-2026/): Where to Find Spike the Bee: Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration 2026. Spike the Bee has become a beloved fixture of EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival. With his distinctive striped appearance and industrious nature, this character plays a central role in "Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration," the popular scavenger hunt that engages guests of all ages. Running from
- [Epcot's Eggstravaganza 2025: Where to Find All the Eggs](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/03/25/epcots-eggstravaganza-2025-where-to-find-all-the-eggs/): Epcot's Eggstravaganza 2025: Where to Find All the Eggs. Hoppy Easter 2025 at Walt Disney World. Today at Epcot, Disney Parks released the brand new Thumper Spring Popcorn Bucket, and today also marks the start of the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg hunt around the Park. The Eggstravaganza 2025 joins Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration During Flower & Garden
- [Paris is Always a Good Idea: Lacey Chabert to Star in New Hallmark+ Book Adaptation](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/paris-is-always-a-good-idea-lacey-chabert-to-star-in-new-hallmark-book-adaptation/): Lacey Chabert Announced she will travel across Europe in Paris Is Always A Good Idea brand-new limited series, coming later this year, exclusively on Hallmark+
- [Pixar Topiaries Arrive at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/pixar-topiaries-arrive-at-epcot-flower-and-garden-festival/): Pixar Topiaries have arrived at Epcot for Flower & Garden 2026! Buzz, Woody, Bo-Peep, and her Sheep. Larger than life Pixar Ball, Lotso, plus Mater & Lightning
- [Disney Books Announces New The Owl House Graphic Novel: The Long-Lived King by Dana Terrace](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/13/disney-books-announces-new-the-owl-house-graphic-novel-the-long-lived-king-by-dana-terrace/): Fans of The Owl House are heading back to the Boiling Isles this fall. Disney Books has officially announced the release of The Long-Lived King: An Original The Owl House Graphic Novel, a brand-new adventure set in the beloved animated universe. The graphic novel is by series creator Dana Terrace and continues the story after
- [Sally's Biggest Nightmare: New "Nightmare Before Christmas" Sequel Finally Arrives](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/sallys-biggest-nightmare-new-nightmare-before-christmas-sequel-finally-arrives/): Fans of Halloween Town are headed back to the Hinterlands soon. The popular book series based on Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is growing with a third installment. Titled Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen, the new novel by Megan Shepherd hits shelves in July 2026. This series has already seen major success with
- [The Edison at Disney Springs Announces Spring Mixology Events and Whiskey Tastings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/the-edison-at-disney-springs-announces-spring-mixology-events-and-whiskey-tastings/): Experience the best of Irish spirits this spring at The Edison in Disney Springs with a new lineup of Jameson whiskey dinners and cocktail classes. These limited events offer a unique look at whiskey pairings and mixology for anyone visiting the Orlando area in March or April. Guests can choose from a three-course tasting menu
- [Disney Dominates Children’s & Family Emmy Awards With 22 Wins](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/disney-dominates-childrens-family-emmy-awards-with-22-wins/): The Walt Disney Company secured 22 trophies at the latest Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, highlighting the success of its diverse content brands. Disney Branded Television and The Walt Disney Studios led the charge, with Pixar, Marvel Animation, Lucasfilm, and National Geographic all contributing to the final tally. Disney+ served as the primary platform for
- [I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/03/i-watched-all-the-loveuary-and-celebrating-black-voices-collections-on-hallmark/): I Watched All The Loveuary and Celebrating Black Voices Collections on Hallmark+. As a person who originally only watched Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas movies, I am taking the time to watch the catalog of everything else that Hallmark+ has to offer. And if 'The Lost Valentine' and 'Unthinkably Good Things' aren't in your list
- [Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/01/28/hoppers-popcorn-buckets-guide-amc-cinemark-and-harkins-merch-revealed/): Hoppers Popcorn Buckets Guide: AMC, Cinemark, and Harkins Merch Revealed. Tickets are officially on sale for Disney and Pixar’s latest movie, Hoppers, hitting theaters on March 6, 2026. Along with the ticket launch, Cinemark, AMC Theatres, and now Harkins Theatres announced the Hoppers popcorn buckets and movie tie-ins that will be available at the counter.
- ['Hoppers' Review: Pixar's funniest, most entertaining movie in years ](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/hoppers-review-pixars-funniest-most-entertaining-movie-in-years/): "Hoppers" is a wacky, sci-fi animated adventure with a lot of charm and plenty of fun characters.
- [Brooks Reveals New Rapunzel Running Shoes for 2026 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/brooks-reveals-new-rapunzel-running-shoes-for-2026-rundisney-princess-half-marathon-weekend/): Disney runners can now get a first look at the new Brooks x runDisney footwear collection featuring a special Rapunzel shoe design for the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. This official collaboration brings high-performance Brooks Ghost 16 and Adrenaline GTS models to the race weekend at Walt Disney World from February 26 - March
- [Twenty One Pilots Fans: Grab This Exclusive 170oz Popcorn Bucket at Cinemark!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/twenty-one-pilots-fans-grab-this-exclusive-170oz-popcorn-bucket-at-cinemark/): The Clancy World Tour is hitting the big screen, and Cinemark is making sure you have the perfect souvenir to hold your snacks while you witness the spectacle. Starting today, fans can pick up a limited-edition Twenty One Pilots Popcorn Bucket to celebrate the release of their monumental Mexico City concert film. The Details: What
- [Mother-Daughter Duo: Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/mother-daughter-duo-alison-sweeney-megan-sanov-star-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/): Mother-Daughter Duo: Alison Sweeney & Megan Sanov Star in Romance At Hope Ranch. Loveuary on Hallmark Channel Closes Out With Romance At Hope Ranch Starring Alison Sweeney and Her Daughter, Megan. February comes to a close tonight with the all-new Romance At Hope Ranch. This movie will air tonight at 8/7c and stream the next
- [Hallmark Review: Did You Catch This 'Hannah Swensen' Easter Egg in ‘Romance At Hope Ranch’?](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/hallmark-review-did-you-catch-this-hannah-swensen-easter-egg-in-romance-at-hope-ranch/): Did you catch the Hannah Swensen nod in 'Romance At Hope Ranch'? Read our review of Alison Sweeney’s latest hit and why Houdini the hen stole the show.
- [Double the Mystery for Hannah Swensen Fans](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/double-the-mystery-for-hannah-swensen-fans/): Alison Sweeney, co-stars Barbara Niven & Victor Webster, made a big announcement for The Hannah Swensen Mysteries! A second movie is coming to Hallmark in 2026
- [Pixar ‘Hoppers’: Where to Buy the New Beaver Dam Buckets and Tom the Lizard Tumblers](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/12/pixar-hoppers-where-to-buy-the-new-beaver-dam-buckets-and-tom-the-lizard-tumblers/): Pixar ‘Hoppers’: Where to Buy the New Beaver Dam Buckets and Tom the Lizard Tumblers. The race to collect Pixar’s Hoppers merchandise is heating up. Following the initial reveal of items at AMC and Cinemark, Marcus Theatres and B&B Theatres have officially joined the fray, unveiling a unique lineup of collectibles that fans of the
- [Earnings Report: Disney Hits $26 Billion as Theme Parks Stay Busy](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/02/earnings-report-disney-hits-26-billion-as-theme-parks-stay-busy/): Earnings Report: Disney Hits $26 Billion as Theme Parks Stay Busy. Disney just shared its numbers for the first quarter. They made $25.98 billion. That is 5% more than they made at the same time last year. It was also better than what experts on Wall Street thought would happen. The Parks are the big
- [Mermaids Join the Fray as Disney Officially Greenlights ZOMBIES 5](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/02/mermaids-join-the-fray-as-disney-officially-greenlights-zombies-5/): The monster-filled world of Seabrook is getting even bigger. Disney Branded Television confirmed today that a fifth installment of the massive ZOMBIES franchise is officially in the works for Disney+ and Disney Channel. This news comes on the heels of the huge success of the fourth film, which saw millions of viewers tuning in to
- [Disney’s Hollywood Studios Gertie the Dinosaur Damaged Tail Falls Off](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/disneys-hollywood-studios-gertie-the-dinosaur-damaged-tail-falls-off/): Visitors walking past Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios noticed a major issue if they were looking at the backside of a giant green dinosaur. Gertie the Dinosaur, the giant green Apatosaurus that serves ice cream, not that the dinosaur serves Ice Cream, more like you can purchase Ice Cream out of her hollowed out
- [Unforgettable Trip Down Memory Lane in 'When Calls The Heart S13' E9](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/unforgettable-trip-down-memory-lane-in-when-calls-the-heart-s13-e9/): It's Sunday, and that means an all-new episode of Hallmark Channel's much-loved series When Calls The Heart. Grab your tissues because this one will pull at the heartstrings. Season 13 Episode 9 of When Calls the Heart airs tonight on Hallmark Channel and tomorrow on Hallmark+. "After losing his father’s medal on a hike, Elizabeth
- [Mickey & Friends to Host New ‘Greeting Committee’ at Magic Kingdom This Summer](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/03/01/mickey-friends-to-host-new-greeting-committee-at-magic-kingdom-this-summer/): Mickey & Friends to Host New ‘Greeting Committee’ at Magic Kingdom This Summer. Disney fans heading to Walt Disney World this summer have a new way to start their day with the Greeting Committee. Starting May 26, 2026, the Cool Kids Summer event brings the character experience back to the front of the park. Mickey
- [Disney World Weekly Wrap: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Closing & RDJ’s New Cruise Role](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/disney-world-weekly-wrap-rock-n-roller-coaster-closing-rdjs-new-cruise-role/): A massive week at Disney: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's final days, Hollywood Studios' 2026 expansion plans, and Robert Downey Jr. named Disney Adventure godparent.
- [Inanimate Insanity Celebrates 15 Years With Special Anniversary Screening at Regal Cinemas](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/inanimate-insanity-celebrates-15-years-with-special-anniversary-screening-at-regal-cinemas/): Inanimate Insanity is heading to the big screen to celebrate 15 years of the popular object show. Select Regal Cinemas across the United States will host this special event, giving fans a chance to see their favorite characters in a theater setting. Tickets for the anniversary screening include a free exclusive poster and the first
- [AMC Drops Scream 7 Ghostface Door and Bust Popcorn Buckets Online](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/28/amc-drops-scream-7-ghostface-door-and-bust-popcorn-buckets-online/): AMC Theatres just released the official Scream 7 popcorn bucket and Ghostface tumbler collection online and in theaters. Fans can finally buy the Ghostface door popcorn bucket and the Ghostface head bust directly from the AMC Theatres Shop. This follows our earlier look at every new Scream 7 popcorn bucket revealed this month. These limited
- [Disney Legend Jodi Benson to Star as The Witch in Into the Woods in Orlando](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-legend-jodi-benson-to-star-as-the-witch-in-into-the-woods-in-orlando/): Disney Legend Jodi Benson to Star as The Witch in Into the Woods in Orlando. Exciting news has just been announced for theater fans in Central Florida. Disney Legend Jodi Benson is returning to the stage in Orlando this summer. She will take on the iconic role of The Witch in the Tony Award-winning musical
- [Ghostface is Calling: Regal’s Viral ‘Scream 7’ LED Display Case Bucket is Now Out!](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/19/ghostface-is-calling-regals-viral-scream-7-led-display-case-bucket-is-now-out/): Ghostface is Calling: Regal’s Viral ‘Scream 7’ LED Display Case Bucket is Now Out! The phone is ringing, but don't bother answering—you’ve got a limited-edition drop to catch. As Scream 7 prepares to slash into theaters on February 27, 2026, the horror community is losing its mind over the newest "must-have" collectible: the Regal Cinemas
- [Disney BoardWalk’s Cake Bake Shop Faces 10th Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wage Claims](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-boardwalks-cake-bake-shop-faces-10th-lawsuit-over-unpaid-wage-claims/): The Cake Bake Shop at Disney BoardWalk is known for its tall cakes and expensive menu. Since it opened, the restaurant has drawn crowds of social media influencers and tourists willing to pay high prices for a specific aesthetic. But behind the pink decor and sparkling chandeliers, a series of legal battles suggests a different
- [Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antionette](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2024/10/25/disney-says-let-them-eat-cake-as-gwendolyn-rogers-becomes-marie-antionette/): Disney says "Let Them Eat Cake" as Gwendolyn Rogers becomes Marie Antoinette. The phrase "let them eat cake" is a cruel reminder of the vast gulf between the privileged and the impoverished. It symbolizes the callous disregard for the suffering of others, as epitomized by Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. That is a rough
- [Disney+ and ESPN Expand Savannah Bananas Broadcast Schedule for 2026 Season](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-and-espn-expand-savannah-bananas-broadcast-schedule-for-2026-season/): ESPN and Disney+ are bringing more Savannah Bananas games to fans in 2026 through an expanded broadcast deal. This new agreement includes 25 exclusive games, which is more than double the number shown last year. Fans can watch every game in this package on Disney+ and the ESPN App, with some games also airing on
- [EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival New  Merch Features  Orange Bird and Spike The Bee](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/epcots-flower-and-garden-festival-new-merch-features-orange-bird-and-spike-the-bee/): EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival New Merch Features Orange Bird and Spike The Bee. This year at EPCOT's Flower and Garden festival, a new collection featuring Orange Bird and Spike the Bee has been released. This collection will be available to find all over EPCOT during the Flower and Garden Festival in 2026, starting March
- [Rapunzel Brings Disney Magic to Patients at AdventHealth for Children](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/rapunzel-brings-disney-magic-to-patients-at-adventhealth-for-children/): Hospital hallways in Orlando turned into a fairy tale setting this week as Rapunzel made a surprise visit to AdventHealth for Children. The event brought a much-needed break to young patients and their families through a collaboration between Disney, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, and the hospital. March 1st, 2026, is World Compliment Day, and Disney
- [Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2026 Dates Announced](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2025/12/03/epcot-flower-garden-festival-2026-dates-announced/): Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2026 Dates Announced. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Find magic in bloom at a festival full of flowers, flavor, and fun—from March 4 to June 1, 2026. Check back this winter for information on the 2026 event. Disney Parks just released the dates: "Be ready to frolic, please 🌷💖
- [Disney Guests Break Records With 3 Million Digital Cast Compliments](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/27/disney-guests-break-records-with-3-million-digital-cast-compliments/): A simple thank you goes a long way, especially at the "Most Magical Place on Earth." This World Compliment Day, Disney is celebrating a major milestone as guests have officially surpassed 3 million Mobile Cast Compliments through the company’s official apps. The feature, found in both the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, gives visitors
- [Disney Secures Big Wins at 2026 Kidscreen Awards](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/disney-secures-big-wins-at-2026-kidscreen-awards/): The 2026 Kidscreen Awards wrapped up with The Walt Disney Company taking home eight awards. These honors highlight the best in children's television and digital media. Disney Branded Television and Disney Television Animation led the charge with several major wins. Top Honors for Out of My Mind: The Disney+ film Out of My Mind was
- [New Disney Villains Land Details Emerge with Emperor’s New Groove Coaster](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/new-disney-villains-land-details-emerge-with-emperors-new-groove-coaster/): The upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom is getting a massive creative overhaul. According to a new report from The Wrap, Disney discarded its first plans for the expansion to build something bigger that can compete with Universal’s Epic Universe. The new plans may include The Emperor’s New Groove Roller Coaster, Maleficent Dark Ride, and
- [Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes Joins 'Make March Matter' to Support Children's Hospital Los Angeles](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/black-tap-craft-burgers-and-shakes-joins-make-march-matter-to-support-childrens-hospital-los-angeles/): Visitors at the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim have a sweet way to give back this month. Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes is teaming up with Children's Hospital Los Angeles for the annual Make March Matter campaign. The restaurant is offering a limited edition dessert to help raise funds for pediatric care. For every
- [Disney Legend Joe Rohde Announces New Book 'Floating Mountains' Coming Soon](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/26/disney-legend-joe-rohde-announces-new-book-floating-mountains-coming-soon/): Disney Legend Joe Rohde is set to release a new book titled Floating Mountains on September 8, 2026. The 320-page work serves as both a personal memoir and a guide for people looking to understand the creative process. Joe Rohde went on social media yesterday saying he would be making an announcment probobly friday. "Hi.
- [A $2,000 Ticket Lets You Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Disney](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/a-2000-ticket-lets-you-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-walt-disney/): A $2,000 Ticket Lets You Walk in the Footsteps of Walt Disney with D23. Disney fans have a rare chance to see the private side of Los Angeles history this spring. The Walt Disney Archives just announced an intensive tour that tracks the life of Walt Disney from his humble beginnings to his time as
- [Disney Unveils High-Tech "Glow" Gown for 35th Anniversary of Fairy Tale Weddings](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/18/disney-unveils-high-tech-glow-gown-for-35th-anniversary-of-fairy-tale-weddings/): Disney is bringing a literal glow to the wedding aisle. To celebrate 35 years of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, the company has revealed a 2026 collection featuring a dress embedded with hundreds of lights. The new line, created with Allure Bridals, focuses on two major milestones: three and a half decades of Disney
- [Disney Weddings Brings Broadway Magic to Your Big Question](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/02/25/disney-weddings-brings-broadway-magic-to-your-big-question/): Planning a proposal that feels like a scene from a movie just got easier with the latest reveal from Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. As part of a month-long celebration for their 35th anniversary, Disney is bringing the magic of the theme parks to the New York City stage. A brand-new engagement package at the New

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- [Disney Vacation Club](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/walt-disney-world/disney-vacation-club/): Experience the magic of Disney Vacation Club! Discover the exclusive benefits of DVC membership, including luxurious accommodations at Disney Resorts worldwide, access to unique member-only events, and the flexibility to plan unforgettable vacations year after year. Whether you dream of exploring the wonders of Walt Disney World Resort, embarking on an enchanting adventure at Disneyland Resort, or venturing to the breathtaking beauty of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, DVC membership offers a world of possibilities for creating cherished memories with your loved ones
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- [Walt Disney World Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/): Discover the culinary delights of Walt Disney World Resort! Find menus from your favorite restaurants, including quick-service eateries, fine dining establishments, and character meals. Plan your meals ahead of time and savor delicious food throughout your magical vacation. Walt Disney World restaurant menu, Disney World character dining menu, Quick Service Menu
- [Magic Kingdom Dining Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/magic-kingdom-dining-menus/): Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom menus: Find the perfect dining experience for your magical adventure. Explore menus for iconic restaurants like Cinderella’s Royal Table, Be Our Guest Restaurant, and more. Discover allergy-friendly options, character dining experiences, and quick-service options.
- [Disney's Hollywood Studios Dining Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/disneys-hollywood-studios-dining-menus/): Dive into the culinary delights of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Explore diverse menus featuring American classics, international flavors, and themed dining experiences. Find allergy-friendly options to cater to every need. Plan your magical meals with ease using our comprehensive menu guides.
- [Disney's Animal Kingdom Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/disneys-animal-kingdom-menus/): Planning your Disney’s Animal Kingdom adventure? Discover the diverse culinary delights awaiting you! This category features in-depth guides to all the dining options available at the park, from quick-service snacks and refreshing beverages to sit-down meals at themed restaurants. Find menus, pricing information, and helpful tips for making the most of your dining experiences at Animal Kingdom, including recommendations for adventurous eaters and those with dietary restrictions.
- [Disney's EPCOT Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/disneys-epcot-menus/): Discover the culinary delights of World Showcase at EPCOT! Find menus for all restaurants, from authentic international cuisine to quick-service snacks. Plan your dining adventures with our comprehensive guide to EPCOT food and drink.
- [Disney Springs Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/disney-springs-menus/): Disney Springs Menus: Your Culinary Compass Explore the diverse and delectable dining landscape of Disney Springs! This category is your ultimate guide to navigating the menus of every restaurant, from quick-service stops to elegant waterfront dining and unique snack kiosks. Whether you’re planning your next meal, curious about specific dishes, or looking for allergy-friendly options, you’ll find detailed menu information to satisfy your cravings and help you make the perfect culinary choices for your visit to Disney Springs.
- [Popcorn Buckets](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-popcorn-buckets/): Fantasy Land News tracks every Disney popcorn bucket release at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and movie theaters. Updated monthly with current buckets, prices, and locations.
- [Disney Lorcana - Ravensburger](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-lorcana-ravensburger/)
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- [Epcot Food & Wine Global Marketplace Menus](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/category/disney-food/walt-disney-world-menus/disneys-epcot-menus/epcot-food-wine-global-marketplace-menus/): Epcot Food & Wine Global Marketplace Menus, 2025 Food & Wine, Disney Dining Menus, Walt Disney World Menus, Epcot Festival Food, Walt Disney World Epcot Festival Menus
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