Welcome to the merchandise roundup for March 24, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. Today we visited EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Springs; let’s look at our discoveries.

“Plant Lady” Flower Pot – $14.99

This yellow flower pot says “Plant Lady” on one side with a trio of flowers creating a Mickey head.

We found this in Creations Shop at EPCOT.

“A Little Dirt Never Hurt” Hanging Flower Pot – $24.99

This hanging flower pot was also in Creations Shop.

The pot itself is white with an image of Mickey in a garden leaning against a shovel and carrying a potted plant.

Next to Mickey it reads “A little dirt never hurt.”

The pot is in a white macrame hanger.

Tassels hang from the bottom.

Colorful beads are tied into the macrame ropes.

Monsters University Notepad – $34.99

This large blue notepad has the Monsters University logo on the front.

It opens to reveal a pad of lined paper, card slots, and a pen.

Among the card slots is an ID for Mike Wazowski.

The top page of the notepad has a list of tasks seemingly written by Mike:

• Get registered
• Unpack
• Hang posters
• Ace my classes
• Graduate w/honors
• Become greatest scarer ever

This was also in Creations Shop.

“Sleeping Beauty” Three Fairies Cup – $19.99

This transparent cup has an ombre effect of pink to blue. One side reads “Make it pink! Make it blue!” in shiny letters.

The three fairies are pictured in shiny outlines on the other side.

The straw is blue.

This was also in Creations Shop.

“Turning Red” Youth Pajamas – $54.99

These pajamas are inspired by “Turning Red.”

The white shirt says “Fur Baby” and features Mei’s red panda face.

The red pants are made of fuzzy fabric, with a patterned drawstring ribbon and “RPG” embroidered on one leg.

We found these in ImageWorks.

Spider-Man Phone Case – $24.99

This Spider-Man iPhone Case was first released in Disneyland. It’s white, with a small web pattern in the center, along with Spider-Man’s red mask. The corners of the case are also red, with black spider silhouettes in the bottom corners.

It fits multiple iPhone sizes up to iPhone 12.

This was in Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at Magic Kingdom.

Mickey Mouse Bib – $16.99

In the Emporium, we found two new baby bibs. One is themed to Mickey Mouse.

Minnie Mouse Bib – $16.99

And the other is themed to Minnie Mouse.

Mickey Mouse Pullover – $49.99

Joining the neon pants is this neon Mickey Mouse pullover.

The pullover is a neon yellow color with a pattern of Mickey Mouse heads with different facial expressions.

You can find it in Star Traders.

“The Little Mermaid” x Vera Bradley Notebook – $20

We stopped by Disney Springs to see if any more of “The Little Mermaid” x Vera Bradley collection arrived and we found this notebook.

To view the rest of the collection, click here.

“The Mandalorian” Magnet Set – $14.99

In Star Wars Galactic Outpost, we found this magnet set themed to “The Mandalorian.”

There are three die cut magnets in this set.

The first two magnets feature Grogu and Din Djarin, the Mandalorian.

The third magnet features only Grogu and with a yellow thought bubble that reads “Stronger than you think.”

Mickey Mouse Shoulder Bag – $34.99

This canvas shoulder bag comes in a light blue material featuring an embroidered Mickey Mouse looking pretty jolly.

Inside the bag is a lining featuring Minnie Mouse relaxing in the tropics.

What was your favorite item from today? Let us know in the comments below!

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“Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book” by Matthew Reinhart, with illustrations by Rich Davies and contributions by Marc Sumerak, is now available at Universal Orlando Resort.

Jurassic World Pop-Up Book – $75

The book was on display at the Jurassic Park Discovery Center in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. To purchase it, you would have to ask a Team Member.

It was open to a page featuring two pop-up dinosaurs fighting each other.

This book is also available on Amazon, with the description reading, “Featuring explosive, pop-off-the-page depictions of the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, and other prehistoric favorites, this deluxe pop-up book traces the evolution of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World sagas across three decades of major motion pictures. Presented in a dynamic 360-degree format that allows fans to view and participate in the action from all sides, Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book also includes interactive pull-tabs and hidden surprises.”

Here is a better look at the cover and some of the pages.

Will you be getting this unique souvenir? Let us know in the comments.

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Traffic in front of Magic Kingdom parking will soon be a little better thanks to a new ramp being constructed on World Drive. This is phase two of roadwork around the park.

Not much has visibly changed since we checked in a few months ago, but work has likely been underway on the road of the ramp.

There are two tunnels leading under the ramp.

Concrete has been installed along part of the edge of the ramp road, while the rest remains surrounded by unfinished railings.

Construction leads right up to the nearby gas station and car center, which remain open.

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The Dapper Dans love to talk but they definitely don’t talk about Bruno. The lates Disney Parks TikTok features the iconic Main St. singers performing the beloved Encanto song. The iconic Disneyland Dapper Dans sing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” in the latest video from the Disney Parks TikTok account, which you can watch here. You […]

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After checking in and riding the launch pod to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, we were given a 15-minute guided tour of the Halcyon. Let’s check out the ship!

Deck 6

The Atrium

The 15-minute guided tour begins in The Atrium. The Atrium is where a majority of the activities take place, and it’s the first thing guests see after exiting their launch pod.

The model of the Halcyon in the atrium represents the guests aboard moving together as one.

The Halcyon has 13 decks, though guests only have access to decks 4-7. The ship also has 13 engines, as 13 was designer Shug Drabor’s favorite number.

At one point, the Hutts owned the Halcyon. At that time, the atrium was filled with Sabacc tables. The Chandrila Star Line, wanting a more family-friendly feel, did away with most of the tables, but left one in the Sublight Lounge as a nod to the ship’s history.

The flooring of the atrium had to be redone after the Hutts’ ownership as the original flooring was destroyed by their acidity. But fear not, the floors are now Hutt-friendly! They’re made of crushed gemstones and inlaid with rock from Chandrila.

The crimson fabric you see on the bench cushions once covered the atrium ceiling. When the Galactic Empire owned the Halcyon, they used it as an officer’s retreat. Not wanting the officers to get too comfortable, they pulled the crimson fabric off of the ceiling and exposed the elements we see today.

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If you look up onto deck 8, you can see a map of the galaxy. This piece of art is called “The Unified Galaxy”. The map was a gift from the New Republic and presented by Leia Organa after the fall of the Galactic Empire.

Next to the Passenger Services Desk, you’ll find the Hyperspace Compass. The compass was owned by Shug and is over 1,000 years old. In fact, this storied compass inspired the logo of the Chandrila Star Line.

275 years ago when the Halcyon began its journey, the hyperspace compass was used to navigate the galaxy. In modern times, navigational computers do all the calculations. But it’s still preserved as part of the ship’s history.

The plaque reads: “Hyperspace Compass. Restored by our founder Shug Drabor in the earliest days of the Halcyon travels.”

The Sublight Lounge

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The Sublight Lounge is the bar. It’s where the grab-and-go meals are served, and also hosts activities like holographic Sabacc. 

While visiting the Sublight Lounge, we learned about a special bottle of Chandilan red wine. The story goes that Shug went to break a bottle of wine on the Halcyon to christen it, but it didn’t break. As the Halcyon went through a tumultuous history, the unbroken bottle of wine became a symbol of good luck. Guests on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are invited to continue the tradition of placing their hands on the bottle for good luck!

Deck 4

After we got a full overview of the features in The Atrium, we took the stairs down to deck 4. There, our guide gave us more information about the Climate Simulator.

Climate Simulator

The Climate Simulator on board the ship helps passengers acclimate to the climate of Batuu before journeying to Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu. It’s also handy for guests who need to see sunlight and breathe fresh air during their journey. 

It was important to Shug for passengers to be connected to the destination, so he created the Climate Simulator.

The large rocks seen in this area are pulled from the seas of Chandrila. This is meant to symbolize that no matter how far you are from home, there’s always a piece of home in your heart.

The walls of the climate simulator are lined with plants from all over the galaxy.

You can use the translation feature on your datapad to read the Aurebesh names. This particular plant is Bakuran Fire Philodendron from Bakura, a planet in Wild Space.

For more information about the Climate Simulator, click here.

After the Climate Simulator, our guide walked us back past the Engineering Room and showed us to the Crown of Corellia Dining Room for lunch.

Watch our 15-minute guided tour below.

For a full guide to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, click here.

For our honest, in-depth review, click here.

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A few months ago, I ranked the attractions at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, so for this edition of “Ranked,” we’re going to switch things up slightly by ranking all of the roller coasters that can be found in both parks. Let’s roll out! Honorable Mention: Pteranodon Flyers Oh how I wish I […]

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The sand sculpture for “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” has been replaced with a sand sculpture for “Ice Age: Scrat Tales,” coming soon to Disney+.

This sculpture can be seen outside the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The sculpture features Scrat from “Ice Age” in various misadventures with his acorn.

The logo for “Ice Age: Scrat Tales” is at the center.

The Disney+ logo is to the side.

The “Scrat Tales” shorts will debut on April 13, 2022 on Disney+. Are you excited? Let us know in the comments below!

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New matching Mickey and Minnie couple shirts, a Daisy and Donald tee, and other Mickey apparel have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found this all in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District.

Mickey Bomber Jacket – $59.99

This bomber jacket is blue and white. A heart-shaped patch reading “Mickey Mickey Mickey” is on the left shoulder.

The back has a Mickey-shaped sunset, with colorful stripes coming out of a yellow Mickey head. Blue and white stripes are at the bottom, looking like the ocean.

Daisy & Donald Tee – $36.99

This yellow shirt has a knotted waist.

Daisy and Donald’s faces are pictured with their names on the left breast.

Their full bodies are pictured on the back.

Mickey Ringer Tee – $36.99

This shirt is off-white with blue at the collar and sleeves. “Mickey Mouse” is repeated three times on the front in yellow, orange, and red.

Mickey Tank – $36.99

The tank top is a heather blue, with yellow at the collar and sleeves.

Colorful stripes cross the front, behind a mountain silhouette with an orange Mickey sun rising behind it. “Mickey Mouse” is printed beneath the stripes.

Minnie Couple Shirt – $24.99

This white tee features Minnie in her classic red and white polka-dot skirt and red bow. It reads “I love you” in red and black letters. The silhouette of Sleeping Beauty Castle sits above the words.

Mickey Couple Shirt – $24.99

The matching Mickey shirt is a heather blue color. Mickey is in his red shorts with white buttons. Beneath him, it reads “to the castle and back” along with the castle silhouette.

Together the shirts read “I love you to the castle and back.”

Will you and your partner be matching in these new shirts? Let us know in the comments.

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“You get rewarded at any level that you approach the game from,” HALO executive producer Steven Kane said during a TCA press conference for the Paramount+ original series, which debuted today. “If you’re a HALO deep lore fan, there are going to be Easter eggs there. There will be characters you may have only heard about in a book, […]

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The opening round of our eighth annual Mouse Madness tournament continues today. This year, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, we are attempting to determine the very best Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Through some careful planning and even our first ever play-in game, we have narrowed the field down to […]

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