A handful of new merchandise items for Halloween Horror Nights 33 is now available at All Hallows Eve Boutique in Universal Islands of Adventure, currently themed to Boardwalk Lil’ Bootique, including this year’s house lineup T-shirt.

New Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise at All Hallows Eve Boutique

Halloween Horror Nights 33 House Lineup T-Shirt – $33

This year’s Halloween Horror Nights house lineup T-shirt is black with this year’s “Astro Goth Punk” wordmark on the left breast.

The text reads, “Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights,” with a “24” in the “O” of “Horror.” The shirt is also blacklight reflective.

The haunted house lineup is presented on the back of a leather jacket worn by a heavy metal skeleton character with a bright pink mohawk. Each house wordmark is presented as a “patch” on the jacket. “Where Horror Lives!” is printed in green and yellow above his left shoulder.

House Lineup Poster – $15

This artwork is also available as a poster.

Lil’ Boo Earrings Set – $25

This three-earring pair set includes studs of Lil’ Boo, a skull with brains, and a floating eyeball.

Lil’ Boo Bracelet – $30

A Lil’ Boo bracelet is also available, with dangling charms of Lil’ Boo, the skull with brains, and a floating eyeball.

Chucky and Tiffany ‘Wanna Play?’ T-Shirt – $33

A new T-shirt featuring Halloween Horror Nights regular Chucky and Tiffany is also available. One-half of each of their faces is presented on the front of the shirt, with “Wanna Play?” in bloody lettering toward the neckline.

A small bloody heart with the number “22408” is printed between them, referencing the locker number in which Chucky’s remains were stored in “Bride of Chucky.”

Batilda Comic-Style Poster – $20

This comic book-style poster features Batilda, an original character first featured last year in the Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged scare zone. The poster is tan with black sketchy linework. A large blood splatter runs across the image.

Above is a photo of Batilda in the scare zone from Halloween Horror Nights 32.

Studio Screamers Long-Sleeve T-Shirt – $33

This black long-sleeve T-shirt features various familiar faces from Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.

From left to right are David S. Pumpkins, Eddie Schmidt (brother of Jack the Clown), Batilda, a crow character from the Murder of Crowz scare zone at Universal Studios Hollywood, and M3GAN.

David S. Pumpkins, Eddie Schmidt, Batilda, crow guy from Murder of Crowz at USH (photo op at terror tram 2023), M3GAN (who you can see in the Enter the Blumhouse scare zone this year).

The back of the long-sleeved T-shirt features a green and yellow Halloween Horror Nights wordmark toward the middle of the back.

Studio Screamers Collectible Pin Set – $45

These characters are also available as a Studio Screamers pin set.

Halloween Horror Nights 33 Ensemble T-Shirt – $33

This black T-shirt features the Death Angel from “A Quiet Place,” Dracula’s daughter from “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines,” and Key Face from “Insidious: The Further.” “Otis,” the monster Universal arch, is also present on the shirt. The standard wordmark for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights is in the middle, with a spray-painted “24” graphic.

The back of the shirt says “Where Horror Lives!” with “Horror” in red.

Ensemble Pullover Hoodie – $60

This black hoodie has the Otis graphic on the left breast,

The Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights wordmark is printed in white over Otis, with the spray-painted “24” on the lower right.

The ensemble graphic with the Death Angel, Dracula’s daughter, and Key face is on the back.

Take a look at other Astro Goth Punk Halloween Horror Nights 33 merchandise, and the new Lil’ Boo shoulder plush.

What do you think of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 33 house lineup T-shirt? Will you be heading out to Universal to pick up any of these other new items? Let us know in the comments.

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During a recent visit to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, we spotted a closure that may impact transportation.

Fort Wilderness Entrance

Every once in a while, we run into transportation detours, delays, and cancelations. Back in the spring, all boat transportation to Disney Springs was temporarily closed due to low water levels and construction. Even special events like runDisney races can cause transportation disruptions, so we often recommend reading up on any ongoing construction or road closures before your trip. You don’t want to be caught off guard on your way to an important reservation, after all!

Recently, we spotted a detour at Fort Wilderness Resort. Part of the road was closed near the 600-1,000 loop of campsites, and orange cones were blocking the street.

We noticed a detour in the road!

According to a Disney World Cast Member, this was a multi-day closure, and there was no clear reopening date at the time of our visit. The issue appeared to be due to a leak of some kind, and we spotted several large puddles of water along the route.

This area is CLOSED

Cars, golf carts, and those walking to their campsites were directed to take an alternate pathway. According to Cast Member speculation, this closure may be related to a water main break, though Disney has not released any official comment about the detour.

The nearby pathway is closed, too!

For now, it seems like those staying on or near the campsites on Sunny Sage Way will need to take an alternate route. The internal bus has also been rerouted to accommodate this temporary closure.

Keep this in mind!

The good news is that during our visit, there were no apparent odor or safety concerns, so we’re hoping this issue will be fixed quickly!

The bus is still dropping people off!

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In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

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Have you been impacted by this closure? Let us know in the comments!

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Are you thinking about taking a trip to Universal Orlando?

Universal Studios Florida

Now may be the perfect time to visit. Things seem to be a little quiet, especially now that we’ve seen all the hype around the five new lands coming to Universal’s third theme Park, Epic Universe. So many folks are waiting until 2025 to visit the parks now, so they can see the new park, which is why NOW could be the time to visit. If you are considering it, you could actually enter to win a Universal Orlando vacation for FREE — we’ll tell you how.

Brightline is giving away a FREE Universal Orlando vacation package. Yep, that’s the train that goes from Miami to Orlando International Airport and it’s giving away a 3-night trip to Universal for up to four people! The trip includes a three-night stay at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort (yep, that’s the fun retro hotel). You’ll also get Brightline PREMIUM round trip tickets to Orlando from a Brightline station for you and up to three people.

Brightline train

You’ll also get ground transportation to and from the station and your hotel in Orlando, as well as 3-park 3-day park-to-park admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay for you and up to three guests.

Islands of Adventure

So how can you enter? You’ll want to visit the Brightline website and sign up here. You must be 18 or older to enter and a resident of Florida with a Florida ID. It ends August 28th, 2024, so don’t wait!

If you don’t win and still want to visit Universal, you can also now get a free dining deal. Right now, you can book select hotel and ticket packages and receive up to $1,000 to spend on food and beverages across the entire Universal Orlando Resort! The Food and Beverage Card can be used at the parks, hotels, and Citywalk.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

Will you be visiting Universal Orlando soon? Let us know in the comments!

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Imagine you’re the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. You’ve got a lot on your plate. There’s the ever-precarious state of Disney+, which gains and loses subscribers on a quarterly basis. There’s the Parks and Experiences division, with rising costs and a passionate fanbase. And then there’s your competition, who is building a brand-new theme park in your backyard, and no one will let you forget it. They don’t pay you the big bucks for nothing!

Disney World

But since you’re an excellent CEO, you put on a brave face and try your best to give the people what they want. What do the people want? An answer to Epic Universe. A place for the Disney Villains. New attractions that are innovative yet nostalgic yet creative yet timeless. Easy, right? At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney did its best to cater to fans. They unveiled a Monsters, INC. coaster that fans have been talking about for years. They announced a new nighttime parade to assuage the live entertainment fans. They even confirmed that a Villains Land will, in fact, be built “beyond Big Thunder Mountain” in Magic Kingdom. But despite the news, fans were quick to voice their concerns. Is it fair to judge so soon?

When Disney first shared the news about a Villains Land expansion in Magic Kingdom, the fan reaction was largely positive. Disney Adults have been begging for more Disney villain representation for years. But, of course, some fans were skeptical. On Instagram, @elorachapman_ commented, “This is the most ridiculous concept art I have ever seen. No shot it looks anything near that if it gets built.”

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So far, we have just one dramatic, sweeping concept image of the proposed Villains Land. At first glance, it looks like something out of a movie. The artwork is stunning. But, realistically, is it possible?

Villains Land Concept Art
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Disney assured fans, “It’s going to be a fearless new vision for what a Disney experience can be,” promising two “major” attractions, dining, and shopping “on an incredibly twisted grand scale.” Those are some bold words to match some daring concept art. The question is, how much leeway can we give Disney with this grand concept art?

Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom ©Disney

Between the dramatic, sharp facades and huge cavern-like structure in the concept art, this looks ambitious. There are water features, a giant castle, and a potential coaster zooming through the art. (It’s pretty convenient that the attraction in this image is in motion; it’s hard to tell exactly what the ride will look like when it’s blurry.)

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It’s safe to say that this project will not be ready any time soon. Although Disney confirmed that “plans are drawn” and “dirt is moving,” this space behind Big Thunder Mountain has a long way to go before opening. That leaves a lot of time for things to change, budgets to shrink, and CEOs to change.

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The closer you look at the new concept art, the more there is to speculate about. Are we hopeful? Yes. Are we, at the same time, cautiously optimistic? Yes.

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Looking back at Disney’s old park expansions proves that some visions can faithfully come to life. Look at the concept art for Toy Story Land. Aside from a few missing facades and a potential Al’s Toy Barn shop (?), this land ended up looking pretty similar to what Disney initially promised.

Toy Story Land Concept ©Disney

Of course, this land was never intended to work on the “grand scale” of the new Villains Land; Imagineers were limited to a rather small, awkward space in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When the sky’s the limit, will Imagineers be able to run with their vision?

Toy Story Land

On the other hand, the original concept art for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ended up being completely scrapped. While Disney’s first promotional image featured a huge “centerpiece” above the drop, the end result was much smaller.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney

In reality, this attraction opened to mixed reviews, with many fans lamenting the lack of detail both inside and outside the ride. If Disney had waited to share its plans until the design was finalized, it could have avoided these kinds of comparisons. But with a vocal fanbase and constant pressure to show off “what’s next,” perhaps Disney rushed to throw together an idea with internal plans to make big conceptual changes.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Then, there was the infamous Star Wars Hotel, one of the biggest recent examples of Disney’s grand plans falling short. This project failed, closing only 18 months after it debuted. There’s been a lot of discourse about what went wrong here, but ultimately, it can be chalked up to a disconnect between fantasy and reality.

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Sure, it sounds like a cool idea to build an “immersive Star Wars experience.” But when you take away the slick concept art and Disney jargon, what was this, really? The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser was an expensive experiment with a small target audience.

Outside the Hotel

So, can Disney learn from its past mistakes? Will the Villains Land live up to expectations? Disney previously shared that the company is investing $60 billion in the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products segment over the next ten years. Compared to the previous decade, this is nearly double the amount of investment. Disney’s statement read, in part, that it plans to “prioritize projects anticipated to generate strong returns, consistent with the Company’s continuing approach to allocate capital in a disciplined and balanced manner.”

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At the end of the day, we expect the Villains Land concept art to change. We expect cuts. We expect modifications. But, at the same time, we want to believe in this thing when Josh D’Amaro tells us to “Be prepared, you poor unfortunate souls.” We want to believe in the fantasy. We just need Disney to actually make it a reality.

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What do you think about this Villains Land concept? Let us know in the comments!

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We have a PSL ALERT!

Connections Cafe in EPCOT

Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season is almost here! The seasonal fall drinks offered at Starbucks are legendary. We wait all year just so we can sip on our favorite fall drinks once again. This year, Starbucks has been doing A LOT of teasing for their most popular seasonal drinks, and it has certainly worked on us as we’ve sat by impatiently waiting till the day we can get our PSL. Luckily, we won’t have to wait much longer!

For the past week, Starbucks has been adding reels to its Instagram account showcasing various fall items such as leaves, pumpkins, candy corn, and apples. The videos have made us wonder what new and returning items we’ll be seeing this year at the coffee shops. Will there be a new candy corn item? When can we get a Pumpkin Spice Latte? Do we get another apple-flavored drink? There are so many questions, but our biggest one has been: When do we get to order our PSL?!

Starbucks at Disney Springs

But don’t worry, the company has FINALLY announced the date that their fall items will be landing in stores, and y’all, it’s SOON. The latest post lets you know that pumpkin is calling, and we gotta call it back on August 22nd! In their official menu release, August 22nd is confirmed as the day we’ll all get to enjoy our favorite fall drinks.

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As for all our other questions, Starbucks has also delivered those answers, too! Returning this year is the highly anticipated Pumpkin Spice Latte, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Ice Pumpkin Cream Chai, Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato, and the Ice Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso! NEW this year is the Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai, and available in the Starbucks app only are the Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte and the Iced Honey Apple Almondmilk Flat White.

©Starbucks

You know where you’ll be able to catch us tomorrow! We’ll be cozied up in our nearest Starbucks sipping on fall. Many consider the day Starbucks drops its fall drinks as the unofficial first day of fall, and we can’t argue with that logic. If you’re ready to get your PSL, hurry into Starbucks starting August 22nd!

Creature Comforts

Each Disney World park has a Starbucks as well as Disney Springs. You’ll find tasty caffeinated beverages at Creature Comforts in Animal Kingdom, Connections Cafe in EPCOT, Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios, and the Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom!

For more delicious Starbucks news, keep following DFB!

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What’s your favorite fall Starbucks drink? Let us know in the comments!

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