At the World of Disney store at Disney Springs, three new caps have been released that may be of interest to Disney fans…
I Orange Bird Citrus Swirl? It makes zero sense, but I guess it doesn’t really matter as it will be a hot seller.
The hat is mesh in the back. Two other new hats are available as well…
All three hats retail for $24.99 each and should be available in multiple locations very soon.
A new faux-leather Little Orange Bird purse is now on sale at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.
The bag retails for $65.00 and features a lining with orange polka-dots and Orange Bird head icons.
The purse is available in dress shop locations at both resorts. We found this one in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom.
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for one last look at the Halloween season before Christmas settles in next week.
The last Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Part is on November 1st, and then it’s full speed to the Christmas season at the park.
A section of the Emporium is still behind tarps.
Items in the Vera Bradley Alice in Wonderland collection are buy one, get one 50% off at Uptown Jewelers.
The Little Mermaid collection is also available here.
A smaller version of The Dress Shop has opened towards Casey’s Corner. Many of the dresses, purses, and more from the Disney Springs shop can be found here now.
For some reason, this limited release shirt from ShopDisney is being sold in the parks concurrently. The location makes sense as this space was the House of Magic many years ago. Hopefully, more limited release shirts like this get released at the parks as well. Sadly, the matching MagicBand is online only.
The more confusing part is putting the shirt in a window that’s currently boarded up and no one can see…
Even though a few parties remain, any guest at the Magic Kingdom can now buy select items from the event.
As I said last year, I don’t agree with this. At least wait for the last party to end or send it to the outlets. It takes away one of the parks of the very expensive party ticket.
As we reported over the weekend, work has begun on what will likely be the Club 33 locations for the Magic Kingdom, the remainder of the old Adventureland Veranda.
The path into Adventureland is quite narrow right now due to the work.
Some are speculating that this work is actually for a permanent Moana meet and greet, but it seems way too extensive for something so minor.
Giant sections of awning that have been there since the 70’s have been removed. This wouldn’t be necessary for a meet and greet and could have been kept.
With a little tree clearing, the patio would offer some unique fireworks views for Club 33 guests.
All of the trees between Be Our Guest Restaurant and the village had to be removed due to hurricane damage.
In fairness, it doesn’t look terrible since all of the walls the trees covered are well-themed.
We’re still hoping they plant some new trees, at least to cover this speaker tower.
Work continues on the outdoor covered seating area at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Should open very soon.
Pecos Bill’s has added an menu with pictures… it’s a window cling.
Splash Mountain is still closed for refurbishment.
Some new holiday plush for sale. Goofy’s sweater features bulbs that actually light up.
You can get the blown-glass Monorail ornament personalized at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe.
For some reason, they have a Haunted Mansion merchandise cart out in front of the store selling accessories. I suppose this is to capitalize on Halloween Party guests.
A number of new Princess items were released recently, including this Snow White line.
$36.99
$39.99
$36.99
$39.99
Sir Mickey’s has the new Little Mermaid line as well.
The collection also includes this hoodie, $49.99.
Jasmine top, $36.99
Aurora top, $36.99
Belle long sleeve top, $44.99
There are also 4 new Tinker Bell shirts. They range in price from $36.99-39.99.
A large section of Sir Mickey’s is now selling items from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.
This pillow is exclusive to the parks.
It retails for $27.99.
The start of the 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is only a few weeks away. Today, Disney shared a sneak preview of new products created this annual springtime celebration that returns to Walt Disney World Resort from March 1 to May 29.
This year, guests will find new artwork from Disney Design Group including stylized images of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and pastel-colored, geometric patterns featuring Figment.
New merchandise will include apparel, headware, home décor, and souvenirs. Five Dooney & Bourke handbags will be released, including, by popular demand, a larger sized Weekender bag. A Shellie May plush bear dressed in gardening attire and three Figment-inspired garden decorations will also be offered.
For Disney pin collectors, look for a limited release logo pin along with several limited edition pins. The four-pin, limited edition pin set features Disney characters such as Orange Bird or Judy Hopps from Disney’s “Zootopia.”
Annual Passholders will find several unique products such as apparel for women and men; a TERVIS wine goblet; a collectible coin; and a limited edition pin. For the first time, there is also a limited release logo pin created only for Passholders. In order to purchase these items, Passholders must present a valid Annual Pass at time of purchase.
Disney also announced the return of the Egg-stravaganza to Epcot. From March 1 to May 29 (or while supplies last), you can search for special hidden “eggs” themed to Disney characters. Maps and stickers can be purchased for $5.99, plus tax. To participate, visit Pin Central – Future World, Disney Traders at the entrance to World Showcase, or World Traveler at International Gateway.
The event will also return to Disneyland Resort, but no details are available as of yet.
You can look for these items and more at the Festival Center located in Future World between Mission: SPACE and the Universe of Energy. The location will have expanded operating hours during opening week, Wednesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 5. During the remaining weeks of the Festival, the center will be open Friday through Sunday. Guests may also find additional products in select merchandise locations throughout Epcot.
Last night I visited the Magic Kingdom and I took some newsworthy photos of what’s going on at the park while I was there, so let’s see what’s new and exciting:
Work continues on the northern hub area
A lot of the old Adventureland Veranda and the backstage area inside has been gutted for the upcoming Jungle Cruise restaurant
On the other side of the hub, a structure reminiscent of those that housed the food and drinks stands has appeared
Tarps still up for this set of turrets
The center hub area is finally finished
The Little Orange Bird has returned to signage and inside the Sunshine Tree Terrace
Not sure why this took 6 months…
The egg roll cart in Adventureland has moved over between Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is closed until September for modifications
More new Pirates of the Caribbean merchandise is rolling out, including this mug
This strange plush
AND THIS PEG LEG PETE PLUSH!!!
New notebook set
For $3.99, you can get a paper map of the one that appears in the Disneyland attraction
Walt Disney World fans that have a special place in their heart for the happy little Orange Bird know that he returned to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park in 2012, and can now be found in the Sunshine Tree Terrace location. Last year, several Orange Bird-themed products were introduced at Disney Parks. WDWNT is happy to report additional items will be arriving soon.
These new home décor items will include two small kitchen towels decorated with Orange Bird graphics. An Orange Bird coffee mug, small dish, and salt and pepper shakers are also planned. These items were designed to complement the previously released bowl, orange juice pitcher and small juice glasses. Now you’ll be able to “Think Orange Thoughts” while enjoying your morning cup of coffee!
Another item will be the new, open edition retail MagicBand coming this December to select Walt Disney World Resort merchandise locations.
Once these items are released at Disney Parks, you may find select products using the free Shop Disney Parks app. This video shows you how easy it is to use the app to find favorite Disney Parks merchandise and have those items shipped directly to your home.
One of the six boutiques inside the Marketplace Co-Op coming to Walt Disney World this summer is Centerpiece, a home goods store with some unique Disney Parks flavor. We already previewed a few select pieces this store will be carrying in a post a few weeks back, but today Disney gave us a look at much, much more of the merchandise we will be able to find there:
Among the items will be these pillows, featuring the Little Orange Bird, Adventureland, the Enchanted Tiki Room, and some Magic Kingdom icons:
Also, a number of Adventureland and Jungle Cruise themed items!!!
Here are some mugs, bowls, plates and such inspired by the Polynesian Resort, Tiki Room, and Adventureland in general:
There is an entire line of attraction poster glassware as well, but my personal favorite is the Splash Mountain plate…
Also, assorted land plates and glasses, a very cue Mr. Toad holding a serving tray, Mad Tea Party salt and pepper shakers, and what appear to be Sleeping Beauty Castle cookie jars:
After many years of complaining it seems like not only will Downtown Disney once again have a home store, but fans will be able to find the type of merchandise they would love to fill their homes with. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as more information becomes available on the Marketplace Co-Op.
So, what do you think of this upcoming merchandise? Is it exactly what you were hoping for?
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Monday and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
Construction has gone vertical on the Disney Vacation Club wing of the Grand Floridian
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom
There are two of these posters in the tunnel now… not only is it not an attraction… but it has more posters than any others…
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom sign near Town Square Theater
Work continues on the Confectionary and Chapeau facades
Work still going on near the Main Street bridge
This new railing was installed during the work
Didn’t your parents ever teach you not to touch trash-cans?
Still not a whole lot of theme to this walkway between Tomorrowland and Storybook Circus
Work on the water tower at Fantasyland Station is complete
A look from the Barnstormer reveals that the second Dumbo spinner is nearing completion. We can also see the true height of the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train
The mountain of the Mine Train will be pretty tall
The second Dumbo is fully decorated
Workers on top of Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
The covered part is the lift hill as the train will roll out of the mountain
Work continues on turning Tigger’s Bouncy Place into something else
Some tarps now up in front of the Castle Wall construction
A second set of walls now makes for a tight passage
They are working on the back end of the Village Haus facade now
It’s still quite a mess back here
Now “it’s a small world” has tarps up
Work continues on the former Skyway site
Next-gen FASTPASS testing at the Haunted Mansion
It will be interesting to see what this looks like when they are done
They were forcing guests down the graveyard side if you weren’t using FASTPASS, but you could still bypass the interactive queue
Work continues on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Everything looks fantastic!
GOAT!
Package Pick-Up still behind tarps
Awesome shot of the Avengerail in action… I hope you’ve seen the movie by now…
A look at the Grand Floridian DVC construction from across the water
They’ve installed a rocky shoreline
Moving over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it looks like the Sorcerer Mickey topiary is on the move again as walls are up
Stage for Star Wars Weekends is going up
Citizens of Hollywood recently had a character shuffle. This is the “new” Mimi Kaboom
Things got heated…
ACTING! BRILLIANT!
I don’t think the security booths are coming back…
We welcome WDWNT Reporter to the team with his very first photo report, a quick look around the parks with some very newsworthy photos:
Work continues on the facade of the Main Street Bakery
The final eges of the rock-work on Under the sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid are rounded out
Work continues on what we assume will be a new Pooh meet and greet area in the former Tigger bounce area
The old/second Dumbo is taking a while to be installed
The rest of the land is taking shape, including more supports for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train
More of the Castle Wall frame has been erected
The basic shape is all there, so you can really get a feel for the layout of the land now
Over at Hollywood Studios, the queue at Disney Junior: Live on Stage is being repaired
The Splash fountain is back from refurbishment
Work continues on the new facade at the Downtown Disney Rainforest Cafe
I saved the Orange Bird for last… he’s back… and he has an attraction poster while not being an attraction
Yep, he’s on the sign…
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:
AVENGERAIL!
A look from the inside
The jet-black look is pretty sweet
A beautiful day on Main Street U.S.A.
Work continues slowly on the Castle Walls in Fantasyland
Supports for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train have risen
The little details on Prince Eric’s castle are beginning to emerge
The crane is still on site
It looks like they are trying to age the building a little
Looks like the Mine Train will block the view of Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
Shingles going on the rooftops in Belle’s Village
Work continues on removing the Tigger Bounce area from the Pooh queue
Posters line the construction walls on the way to Storybook Circus
The extended rock-work at Mermaid is still in the early stages
It looks like the Casey Jr. Splash and Soak Station may be on a spinning platform like a roundhouse
Another look at the Mine Train supports
The remainder of the circus is coming along slowly
Another look at the Mermaid facade
There is a slight gap to correct…
Still a lot of walls…
Water level is a little low… and it’s a little green
The Adventureland Veranda was never so popular
A lot of guests want a Dole Whip
A reasonable line for a Sorcerers window? AMAZING!
The Sunshine Tree Terrace is out from behind tarps
The new sign, with a temporary sun on it
Well, it appears the Little Orange Bird is behind the sun…
Wow, they have food now
And the Citrus Swirl is back
I really want to try some of this stuff
AVENGERAIL!
MAY 4th!
