It’s a BIG day for Disney+ and sports fans!

Disney+ has announced a lot of changes recently. The platform debuted an updated logo, announced it will be part of a new streaming bundle, and teased the addition of a new ESPN tile on the service. But one of the newest changes that I’m MOST excited about is happening tonight at 7:30EST, and if you’ve been following the incredible career of basketball star Caitlin Clark, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Tonight, Disney+ is streaming the WNBA Opening Night doubleheader for the first time EVER. First, the Indiana Fever (and Caitlin Clark) will take on the Connecticut Sun at 7:30EST. Then, the Phoenix Mercury will face the Las Vegas Aces at 10EST. The games will be available on Disney+, ESPN+, and ESPN2.

This is a historic event for a couple of reasons. One, this is the first time ever that Disney+ has streamed WNBA games. Disney+ doesn’t normally stream sports games live, so this is a pretty rare event (though it might not be so rare in the future, as CEO Bob Iger has emphasized the importance of live sports to the company).

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the games will be full, studio productions, not just animated simulations as Disney+ has done in the past with other live sports.

Another reason that this is historic is because it’s Caitlin Clark. That’s it. That’s the whole reason. I’ve been watching Clark play for a couple of years now, and y’all. If you haven’t seen her play, you need to start watching NOW. I lived in Iowa City while my husband attended the University of Iowa for graduate school (that’s where Clark played college ball), so it’s been super fun to see the rest of the country join the hype and support her incredible success.

This past season, Clark was the catalyst for record-breaking NCAA women’s basketball viewership. According to NPR, the final game of the season between South Carolina and the University of Iowa averaged 18.7 million viewers and peaked at 24 million. That’s the first time ever that a women’s final had a larger viewership than the men’s. In fact, that was the most-watched basketball game — at any level, men’s or women’s — since 2019.

But that wasn’t even the most exciting game of the season (for Iowa fans, at least!). In the Elite Eight, Iowa played LSU, who beat them last year to take the 2023 championship title. Clark faced LSU’s superstar Angel Reese, who’s a legend in her own right. The exciting game ended in an Iowa victory. Reese has also been drafted to the WNBA and plays for the Chicago Sky.

Although Clark has played in a preseason game in the WNBA already, the game tonight will be the first she’ll play of the regular season.

Disney CEO Bob Iger talked about the importance of live sports (and mentioned Caitlin Clark by name) in the company’s recent second-quarter earnings call, so we’ll likely see more games streamed on Disney+ in the future!

Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news.

Click here to learn about the ESPN tile that’s coming to Disney+.

Are you watching the WNBA opening night games tonight? Let us know in the comments!

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Can you believe we’re just a few months away from the start of the Halloween festivities in Disney World?

Some people might think starting Halloween in August is a little too early, but we’re always excited about the special merchandise, snacks, and more to complain! If you’re thinking of celebrating the holiday in Magic Kingdom at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, this is your reminder that tickets go on sale for EVERYONE tomorrow!

Tickets went on sale for those staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, and Shades of Green guests on May 8th, but tickets will be available to the general public tomorrow, May 15th.

To purchase, you’ll want to head straight to Disney World’s website. Keep in mind that you do NOT need a regular park ticket unless you want to spend the full day in Magic Kingdom or another Disney World park. Otherwise, you can just purchase an after-hours ticket and enter the park as early as 4PM. The event itself takes place from 7PM to midnight. The party is offered on select nights August 9th through October 31st, 2024.

These tickets are expected to sell out each night, as it’s rare to see tickets sold at the main gate on the days of the event. We suggest grabbing those tickets ASAP, as soon as you know which night you’d like to go. Ticket prices range from $119 to $199 depending on the night you go, so if you’re looking for cheaper nights, book one closer to the beginning of the party dates. However, the first night is USUALLY one of the most expensive nights since tons of people want to be there for it.

You know we’ll be at the first night of the party to bring you all the details, and will be keeping you updated on all the latest Halloween news until then too!

Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news!

Get a sneak peek at Disney’s new Halloween merchandise!

What are you most looking forward to at the party this year? Tell us in the comments!

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Amazon has a slew of new merchandise for one of Disney’s MOST POPULAR characters. 

Ever since Stitch made his debut in 2002’s Lily & Stitch, the character has been one of Disney’s most popular, appearing in theme park rides, meet and greets, and most importantly for today: MERCHANDISE. Now Amazon has a slew of new merchandise for the character. 

Play Ball with this Stitch Baseball Jersey

 

This girls-cut Stitch baseball jersey is a perfect for a stylish game of ball, all while repping Experiment-626. 

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Stylishly Store Your Makeup with this Stitch Makeup Bag

Decked out in full tropical decoration including pineapples and tropical flowers, this case is the perfect travel accessories… especially if you’re going to Hawaii naturally. 

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Deck out the WHOLE FAMILY in Matching Stitch Gear

Speaking of a Hawaiian vacation, if you’re lucky enough to be taking one… or heading anywhere, deck out your whole family in Stitch gear.

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Get Creative with this Stitch Writing Set

Featuring a notebook and 12 pens, this writing set will help your kids… or yourself… tap into your creative juices, Stitch-style. 

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This Stitch Backpack Set has Everything!

This Stitch and Angel backpack set features everything – backpack, lunchbox, a water bottle, some stickers – your kids could need for a trip to the beach or even – don’t let them hear this part – back-to-school season. 

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Gear Up with These Stitch Shirts

If your child REALLY likes Stitch, you won’t find a better deal than these FOUR Stich shirts all packaged together for one low price. 

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These Deal Offers Over 600 Stitch Stickers!

Relatedly, if your kid is that a BIG fan of Stich, you need to jump on this MASSIVE amount of Stitch stickers ASAP. 

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Check Out this Stitch “Ohana” Bracelet

If you’re looking to show your love for Stitch in a more subtle way, this “Ohana” bracelet may be exactly what you’re looking for. 

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Pair that Bracelet with Some Stitch Earrings 

These Stitch earrings make a perfect complement to the above bracelet. 

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If you – or anyone in your family – are obsessed with Stitch, you NEED to check out these Stitch items ASAP.

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Hey! We just saved you hours of searching online for your next Disney World park bag. You’re gonna LOVE the newest bags that were just released!

Stoney Clover Lane has partnered with Disney several times in the past to create cute merchandise themed to Disney characters and movies. Now, the company has come out with five new bags, including two belt bags that are practically made for a Disney World park day!

 

All of these bags are themed to Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, and the collection includes two belt bags, a couple of pouches (great for organizing your essentials in a bigger bag), and an adorable handbag. Let’s get into it!

Keep following DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merch!

Check out our DFB Amazon storefront to see some of our favorite Disney essentials!

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It’s no secret that prices have gone up on just about everything lately — but fast food prices are especially high.

Folks are feeling the squeeze, and since we’re fans of both Disney food and fast food, we know it too. But, one major fast food player could soon be introducing a new value meal that might ease the pain at the drive-through!

McDonald’s is looking to introduce a $5 value meal at US locations to bring “price-sensitive customers” back in, according to Bloomberg.

The meal would include four items, and customers could choose between a McChicken or a McDouble, plus a four-count order of McNuggets, fries, and a drink. The promotion would last for one month, but as of now, it’s unclear when the promotion might start.

During McDonald’s recent earnings call, chief financial officer Ian Borden said, “I think affordability is clearly an area where consumer expectations are heightened,” he continued, “Obviously, they’re getting hit,” [by inflation.]

This would be a stark drop from current McDonald’s prices, as a meal consisting of the same four items — a McChicken, fries, drink, and four-piece nuggets — costs $18.26 in downtown New York City. In San Francisco, the McChicken version is $16.15 while the burger option is $17.75.

The new bundle would be priced lower than a Happy Meal in select markets, which starts at $6.39 in downtown Manhattan.

So far, McDonald’s hasn’t made any official announcements about a $5 or value meal, or when we could potentially see one roll out.

As avid McDonald’s fans, we’ll be keeping an eye on this news and will let you know of any updates. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest McDonald’s news and more!

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Would you buy this $5 meal? Tell us in the comments.

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