Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite 2024 — The Character Sightings and Photo Ops

Love was once again in the air at Disneyland this week as the first Sweethearts’ Nites of 2024 were held (even earlier than usual). Part of the ongoing Disneyland After Dark after-hours ticketed event series, this year, a total of eight romance-themed evenings are planned. In addition to special food, merchandise, and entertainment, Sweethearts’ Nite also includes a […]

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shopDisney Laying Off 150 Cast Members, Reedy Creek Fire Department Reveals New Name One Year After Governor DeSantis Takeover, & More: Daily Recap (1/25/24)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 25, 2024.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A collage of three photos of the new s'mores snacks from Disney's Animal Kingdom. WDWNT Daily Recap 1-25-24

New Merchandise

The shopDisney logo. WDWNT Daily Recap 1-25-24

Other Walt Disney World News

The newly-renamed District Fire Department. WDWNT Daily Recap 1-25-24

Disneyland Resort

Crews work on the entrance to the Pixar Place Hotel. WDWNT Daily Recap 1-25-24

Disneyland Paris

A wide shot of the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris. WDWNT Daily Recap 1-25-24

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A mid-length shot of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. WDWNT Daily Recap 1-25-24

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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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New Retro Disneyland Paris Merchandise Collection Arrives at EPCOT

A new line of Disneyland Paris merchandise has arrived at EPCOT in Florida. The retro-style Disneyland Paris merchandise collection is available in the France Pavilion.

Disneyland Paris Merchandise

Disneyland Paris Pullover Hoodie – $54.99

Disneyland Paris red Mickey hoodie

This pullover hoodie is red with the Eiffel Tower, fireworks, and “Disneyland Paris” in white on the front. Mickey Mouse is also pictured in black. It has side pockets.

"Disneyland Paris" on red hoodie

“Disneyland” is in cursive lettering, while “Paris” is in a blocky white outline. The back of the hoodie is blank.

Fleece Poncho – $59.99

Disneyland Paris blue fleece poncho

This hoodie has an oversized poncho cut. It’s made of a soft fleece. There’s a large kangaroo pocket on the front.

"Disneyland Paris" on blue hoodie

“Disneyland Paris” is embroidered on the chest in the same typefaces as the first hoodie. But “Paris” is now filled with orange.

Mickey on fleece hooded poncho

Mickey is pictured on the back in full color, in front of a white Eiffel Tower. “Bonjour!” is in white above Mickey. Yellow lines and dots are bursting out from the tower.

Mickey hood on fleece poncho

The poncho has a hoodie with built-in Mickey Mouse ears.

Ball Cap – $29.99

Disneyland Paris ball cap

The ball cap is dark blue with “Disneyland Paris” in white and orange on the front. Next to it is Mickey, his red shorts looking more orange to match the lettering. There are light blue fireworks across the front panel and brim.

Castle on Disneyland Paris ball cap

The Disneyland Paris version of Sleeping Beauty Castle, Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant, is in a light blue outline on the other side of the words. Chip ‘n Dale are pictured dancing among the fireworks on the left side of the brim. Their light brown fur also has an orange tint to it.

If you didn’t know, you can tell the chipmunks apart by their noses. Chip has a small black “chocolate chip” nose, while Dale has a large red nose.

Mickey and "Disneyland Paris" on ball cap

“Disneyland Paris” is embroidered but the rest of the imagery is printed. There are two yellow dots on the castle where stained glass windows exist in real life.

The castle is also newly represented in the pavement outside the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Disneyland Paris.

Back of Disneyland Paris ball cap

The hat has an orange velcro strap on the back. There is also an all-over pattern on the underside of the brim, which is lined in orange.

Patterned brim of ball cap

The pattern features Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale. Around them is “Disneyland Paris” and structures including the Eiffel Tower and Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant. There are also fireworks and yellow window accents.

Youth Jacket – $49.99

Disneyland Paris youth jacket

This youth jacket has a dark blue torso and light blue sleeves. A flap covers the front zipper. “Disneyland Paris” is printed on the front in white and orange.

Back of Disneyland Paris youth jacket

It has a hood with built-in mouse ears. A zipper pouch on the back has a bag inside for packing the jacket up. On the outside of the pouch are Mickey & Friends enjoying Paris with the Eiffel Tower and other buildings behind them.

Pouch on youth jacket

The bag inside also has Mickey ears on it. “Disneyland Paris” is on the front with fireworks. It includes a small handle.

Mickey-shaped pouch on Disneyland Paris jacket

The bag makes it easy to fold the jacket up and put it in a backpack or tote bag.

Stitch Magnet – $12.99

Disneyland Paris Stitch magnet

This circular magnet features Stitch and three ugly ducklings in Paris. The city, including Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant, is behind them in teal against a blue background. “Disneyland Paris” is across the bottom.

Photo Frame Magnet – $14.99

Disneyland Paris photo frame magnet

The second magnet is also a photo frame. The frame is dark blue with the Eiffel Tower on one side and Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant on the other. Minnie, Chip, and Dale are in front of the tower while Mickey is in front of the castle. “Disneyland Paris” is across the top.

Will you be taking home any of this Disneyland Paris merchandise collection? Let us know in the comments.

Next door at the U.K. Pavilion of EPCOT is a new Minnie Mouse merchandise collection.

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New Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle and Park Icons MagicBand+ Designs

Two new MagicBand+ designs have arrived at Walt Disney World. One is black and gold, with a design featuring Cinderella Castle. The other is blue and features the four Walt Disney World theme park icons.

Cinderella Castle MagicBand+ – $44.99

Black and gold Cinderella Castle MagicBand+

This base MagicBand is black. The puck has a white border and the Walt Disney World “D” logo with a Mickey globe in gold in the center.

Close-up of Cinderella Castle MagicBand+

The straps of the band are patterned with the “D” logo and Cinderella Castle. They’re pictured both in solid gold and in outline.

Cinderella Castle MagicBand+ puck

We first found this MagicBand+ in Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It matches various new black and gold merchandise including a Dooney & Bourke collection, Minnie ear headband, and a photo album.

Park Icons MagicBand+ – $44.99

Blue park icons MagicBand+

This MagicBand+ is bright blue with a lighter blue puck. The puck has the Walt Disney World “D” logo in white with a white border.

Cinderella Castle and Spaceship Earth on MagicBand+ strap

On the strap side with dots are Cinderella Castle and Spaceship Earth in color outline. In the background are light blue images of other park icons like Tinker Bell and Space Mountain, as well as the silhouette of Cinderella Castle.

Tree of Life and Tower of Terror on MagicBand+

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Tree of Life are on the other end of the band. They’re set against light blue images of Maleficent, a Kilimanjaro Safaris vehicle, and another image of Spaceship Earth.

Walt Disney World logo on MagicBand+ puck

This MagicBand+ was in Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It matches park icons merchandise including apparel, a Loungefly mini backpack, and an ear headband.

A new Play in the Parks MagicBand+ was also recently released.

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PHOTOS: First Signs of Mardi Gras Tribute Store Facade Appear at Universal Studios Florida

Get ready for a two-month-long cruise full of dancing, jazz, food, and other entertainment! The Mardi Gras Tribute Store facade has started to go up at Universal Studios Florida.

Before closing, the Holiday Tribute Store hinted at Tribute River Cruises being the theme for this year’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store. Now, we have our first look at this year’s entrance.

2024 Mardi Gras Tribute Store

Peach colored facade with a riverboat visible over the corner on the left side of the building and a metal truss on the right side.

Trusses were set up a few days ago on the Williams of Hollywood side of the store. This has typically been the exit of the Tribute Store in the past, but it looks like this will be the entrance for the 2024 Mardi Gras Tribute Store. Half of the facade has been installed, with the top of a riverboat visible.

The corner of a white riverboat with red accents, fake windows and a black smokestack on the top

The teaser from the Holiday Tribute Store mentions the P.S. Songbird, so this is most likely the riverboat from the cruise brochures. Based on the hints and the first signs of the new facade, the store will be like stepping onto the P.S. Songbird riverboat.

the new facade with wooden doors and a riverboat visible over the top right corner

Every year, it seems like the Tribute Store gets bigger and better. Last year, the Tribute Store made a huge move from the New York section of the park to the Hollywood section, making this the second year the Mardi Gras Tribute Store has been located in that area.

The Tribute Store is more than just a store, it’s an immersive experience for guests. It has grown over the years and gone from an annual offering for Halloween Horror Nights to getting a new theme every season of the year. The Tribute Store is even a highlight on this year’s event map!

Universal Orlando has announced a passholder preview for the Cursed Coconut Club in CityWalk, but we’re hopeful that UOAPs will also get a preview for the new Mardi Gras Tribute Store.

Be sure to stay tuned to see the completed facade for this year’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store and all the latest updates!

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2024 EPCOT After Hours Event Guide

We love exploring all the Walt Disney World theme parks at night, but if we had to choose, EPCOT just might be our favorite. The crowds thin out, wait times for rides decrease, temperatures cool, and the buildings light up, illuminating the beautiful details of the World Showcase pavilions and the iconic Spaceship Earth. Add in the dazzling fountain and firework show out on World Showcase Lagoon…

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TV Review: ABC News’ “Truth and Lies: The Hunted” is a Thorough Look at a Murder Investigation That Can Be Tough to Watch at Times

There’s something about true crime stories that captivate an audience and hold their attention for extended periods of time. ABC News Studios has been able to tell countless stories of this sort, as they continue to release impressive documentaries recounting all kinds of grizzly events. After 23-year-old escort Shannan Gilbert disappeared in 2010, police stumbled upon […]

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Life Out Your Princess Aurora Dreams with “Sleeping Beauty” Exclusives at BoxLunch

Disney’s Sleeping Beauty turns 65 in 2024 and that means merchandise collection will be rolling out all year long. Over at BoxLunch guests can find a delightful assortment of favorite selections as well as new arrivals inspired by Aurora, the Good Fairies, and even Maleficent! (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support […]

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