Critter Co-op, one of the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gift shops, has officially opened at the Magic Kingdom. The shop was set to open “shortly after” the ride’s grand opening, which took place on June 28, 2024. Critter Co-op opened on June 29, 2024.
Critter Co-op
We got a first look at Critter Co-op during a media preview, but the shop is now open to all guests.
Details around the shop highlight the new critter characters introduced for the attraction.
Mobile checkout is available.
Small vignettes are found in the ceiling between gaps in the tree branches.
The critter musicians are featured on posters around the shop.
Tiana’s Foods branded-props are behind the register.
Curious about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Check out our nighttime ride POV video below, as well as our scene by scene comparison between the new attraction and its predecessor, Splash Mountain.
Actor Rachel Zegler confirms the live action Snow White remake has officially wrapped.
Live Action Snow White Movie
The filming of “Snow White” has officially concluded. The classic fairy tale, first brought to life by Disney in 1937 with its groundbreaking animated feature, has seen various adaptations over the decades. Now, with the wrap of filming for the live-action remake, audiences are intrigued by this new version.
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Zegler plays the live-action Snow White; she sets the cinematic stage for an experience that will captivate both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The production of “Snow White” faced its own set of challenges during the WGA and SAG strikes as it was supposed to air this past March. Due to the strikes, however, parts of the film needed to be re-shot as most of the film was originally shot in 2022.
Earlier this week, Zegler took to her Instagram stories to reveal the film has officially wrapped production. “That’s a wrap on “Snow White” and I’m so freaking proud and emotional,” she wrote. “I love these people so much.” The post has expired since, but a fan account shared a screenshot on Twitter. You can check it out below:
Zegler mentions how she was terrified to play the role of Snow White as stated in an article from NME. “I was terrified, terrified, terrified, terrified”, she repeats, “because you’re playing the first one. The blueprint of all Disney Princesses comes from 1937’s Snow White. You have so many conversations leading up to it. You’re gonna chop off all your hair and learn how to dance with all these fake animals and things that are not there. It was a lot of pressure.”
The story of “Snow White” is a story of love, jealousy, and the triumph of good over evil. With advancements in technology and visual effects, viewers can expect a visually spectacular interpretation of the triumph over the wicked Queen, played by the talented Gal Gadot.
“I don’t have a preferred type of character. I think it was so much fun to play the Evil Queen. There was something so delicious with this part because it’s a fairy tale. It’s the first Disney villain. And because it’s a musical, I could stretch my performance and make it so much more dramatic and so much more animated, that it was just simply delightful. I enjoyed it, and I changed my voice and I did all these different things. And it was just super fun, and I can’t wait to watch it. I can’t wait to see how you know how it all turns out.”
The live-action “Snow White”, is set to hit theaters on March 21, 2025.
Get ready for an unforgettable summer camp-themed adventure, now (re)opened at Knott’s Berry Farm. Camp Snoopy, the beloved land for families, offers many exciting new attractions and experiences. Explore and find a family rollercoaster, a giant swing, an off-road rally, and a train ride to the Camp Snoopy Jamboree! Campers of all ages can look […]
I am inevitable. Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet inspire this new Corkcicle bottle available at Walt Disney World. We first found the bottle in Creations Shop at EPCOT, now far from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Thanos Infinity Gauntlet Corkcicle – $49.99
The bottle has a golden finish with shiny designs. Down one side are five of the Infinity Stones: Soul (orange), Reality (red), Space (blue), Time (green), Power (purple), and Mind (yellow).
The sixth stone, Time (green) is pictured among more golden designs on the other side of the bottle. It’s separate because on Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet, the Time Stone is on the side at the base of his thumb.
The sides of the bottle between the stones are flat. It’s 20 oz / 600 mL and is not microwave-safe.
Now that Fantasy Springs, Tokyo DisneySea’s gigantic expansion, is open, let’s take a deep look at my opinions of the new area. Before we jump in, I want to disclaim that I did not get a chance to eat at any of the restaurants except for Oaken’s OK Foods. At this time, the Fantasy Springs […]
Disney’s official fan club shared a brand new video showing off Tiana’s Bayou Adventure What’s Happening: D23, Disney’s official fan club, shared a new episode of D23 Inside Disney on their official YouTube channel. The informative episode explores the development of the brand new Magic Kingdom attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Hosts of the episode interviewed Anika […]
Charisma Mangahas, known on TikTok as @asymptomatic, posted a video after being denied Disability Access Service (DAS) at Disneyland Resort. In the video, she presented a solution that would allow disabled guests to obtain a discounted Lightning Lane service when they are denied DAS.
Discounted Service for Guests Denied Disability Access Service
Charisma Mangahas suffers from Guillain-Barre syndrome, and due to her condition, she uses a wheelchair and needs a ventilator to help her breathe. Yet, even with these medical devices needed for her everyday life, she was told that only “severely disabled or cognitively disabled” guests were eligible for DAS before being denied the service at Disneyland Resort.
Instead of DAS, Charisma was offered the option to return to the line at a later time, something Disney has told other guests since the DAS changes went into effect. By choosing this option, members of Charisma’s party would wait in line for the attraction and she would meet up with them when it was time to ride.
Rather than be separated from her group, Charisma, who is a Magic Key holder, mentions her desire to purchase Genie+. However, due to the expense of Genie+, Charisma estimates that it would cost her $400 per month if she went to Disneyland Resort with a group once per week. And that’s on top of all of her medical bills.
As a solution to this problem, Charisma suggests that Disney institute a discounted Lightning Lane service that would make it easier for guests with disabilities to afford Disney and ride as many attractions as possible. While this would still force disabled guests to pay a fee, it would be less than paying for Genie+ every time they go to the park. She even suggests this one-time fee could be added to the price of Magic Key in the same way that Disney PhotoPass can be purchased as an add-on.
I was sad snd disappointed but i got mcdonalds to feel better lol I have to made do with what was given but most likely i cant be separated from my caregiver so i wont go on the rides that have longer wait times. I have a Ted Talk that explains my disability but ill make another video soon#disney#daspass#accessibility#fyp
Hear ye, hear ye! Think of us like the local town crier. We’re here to report on the latest Disney news and talk about the current theme park trends. Well, today, dear audience, we come to you with some FUN news. There’s a new store open in Disney Springs, and the tiny shop is already proving popular.
Disney Springs
During our visit, the shop was filled with Disney fans of all ages. And when you see the NEW souvenirs available exclusively at this shop, you’ll understand why. Now, come along! Let’s gather round and see what’s new.
If you’re arriving at Disney Springs via bus, you’ll enter by the Town Center section. Here, there used to be a shop called Ever After Jewelry Co., and, as the name implies, this shop sold Disney jewelry and designer bags. Well, that shop got a total makeover — it’s now called Disney Ever After!
Disney Springs
When we say the shop got a makeover, we mean it! Inside, the new store is bright, colorful, and full of popular Disney characters. We spotted several merchandise displays around the shop, each filled with stuffed animals and accessories inspired by a different character. Characters like Stitch, Baymax, and Donald seemed to be pretty popular!
Look at that CHAIR!
Now, you can find Loungefly bags, Minnie ears, and even some Lug bags at Disney Ever After! Note that some merchandise seemed to be selling quickly, so availability may vary during your visit.
There’s a LOT of fun merchandise here!
OK, now, for our favorite part. This store is home to Disney World’s FIRST and ONLY create-your-own headband experience! Look familiar? We’ve seen this fun concept in Tokyo, and earlier this year, it finally arrived at Disneyland Resort, too! We’re so happy to see the souvenir make its way to Disney World.
There’s a new create-your-own headband stand!
So, here’s how it works. Each person can buy up to two black headbands for $9.99 each. Then, you can load up your headband with some plush characters! Each mini plush head is $11.99, and you’re limited to three per item, per person. That means you can’t get three Mickey heads, but you’re welcome to get multiple different characters.
Look at all the options!
During our visit, we spotted several character plush heads to accessorize your headband, including Pooh, Tigger, Chip, Dale, Stitch, Lotso, Buzz, Little Green Aliens, Donald, Daisy, Mickey, and Minnie. You can mix and match however you want!
This is so fun!
The characters slide right onto the headband, so it’s easy to swap them around however you want. Come check it out during your next visit — these souvenirs are already going viral online, and we have a feeling that they could sell out.
This store is adorable!
In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What do you think about this new souvenir? Let us know in the comments!
We’re always excited to try the new foods around Disney World because that means we get to tell you about them and help you decide if they’re good for you and your family.
Sunshine Seasons
We headed over to Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT to check out one of their new menu items for plant-based eaters — is this new wrap worth the money? Let’s find out together!
Sunshine Seasons is located in The Land Pavilion in EPCOT. It’s a quick-service location with many different warm entrees, as well as some grab-and-go options like Uncrustables, Yogurt Parfaits, desserts, and more. We especially like the Oak-grilled Salmon served here at lunchtime — it’s an underrated gem! But today, we’re here to try something NEW.
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap
We grabbed the new Mediterranean Veggie Wrap for $10.49, which we thought was a little pricey for the size. This is made with a wheat wrap and is filled with a chipotle mayo-esque spread, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and kale. It’s a simple, healthy little snack! Plus, we enjoyed all the vegetables, which were nice and fresh. The lettuce, cucumbers, and kale all had a nice, light crunch.
Here it is!
The tomatoes were a little bit mushy BUT they were very flavorful! There was also a low, smoky flavor to the wrap, which was interesting since it’s just…vegetables.Could it have come from the spread? Also, that chipotle mayo-type spread holding it all together had a good bit of spice, so if you’re not a fan of heat, stay away!
It’s all veggies
Overall, if you’re a plant-based eater, you may find this to be a pretty good option, but if you’re NOT restricted to a plant-based diet, you may want to choose one of the other many options available around EPCOT. Was this the worst wrap we’ve ever had? No. But it certainly wasn’t the best!
Plant-based eaters may really like it!
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Rides close down for refurbishment all the time in Disney World.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has been closed for months!
It’s a common thing for Disney to close a ride so they can make sure everything is running correctly, give it the touchups it needs, and then, eventually, get it back running again for everyone to enjoy. Lengths of refurbishments vary based on many things, but they can be short for only a couple of weeks or much longer spanning over many months. Luckily, one ride that has been closed since January and we thought it was opening in late July, but it turns out it’s opening THIS WEEK! Let’s see what’s opening (and remaining closed) the week of June 29th through July 5th.
Last year, when the ride closed around this time (on February 20th, to be exact), it reopened on May 26th. This year’s closure has been significantly longer, but Disney hasn’t announced any kind of major re-theming or changes coming to the ride, so we’re assuming that the closure is just for routine maintenance.
Country Bear Jamboree closed on January 27th, 2024, for a pretty big refurbishment. Disney announced that a NEW show is coming to Country Bear Jamboree, with the bears learning an all-new act. The new show is set to open on July 17th!
With Country Bear Jamboree and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closed, that leaves just Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Walt Disney World Railroad open in Frontierland, so it’s sometimes a little bit of a ghost town over there, especially if Big Thunder happens to be down.
Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick-service restaurant that has been closed since the 2020 pandemic-related closures, but even before that, this spot was only occasionally open.
Tomorrowland Terrace
Once in a while, you’ll see the dining room open as a rest area (and it’s still being used for the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties), but it’s usually all roped off and empty.
Disney has shared that the new version of Test Track will take inspiration from the old ride, World of Motion, that was originally there when the park opened in 1982. Other than that, Disney hasn’t shared many other details about the project. We don’t even have a reopening date yet, but we’ll be watching for more updates.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid is currently closed in Disney World.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid will soon become “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure”
Disney is going to introduce a new, updated show in this spot, though it will still be themed to the animated movie The Little Mermaid! The new show will be called “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure” and is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Fall 2024.
While Blizzard Beach is closed, Typhoon Lagoon is currently open. The two water parks often rotate off and on for being open. Disney has not announced when Blizzard Beach might reopen. We’ll be watching for any updates, though!
‘Snow White’ has finally wrapped filming! 
