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Now, let’s dive into the updates.
August 31st
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Here’s a quick peek into what’s been going on at Tiana’s!
- There’s still work to be done at the bottom of the splash! Splashdown area
- More work is still being done around the building area from the queue.
- And we’re still not sure if they’re going to use a different queue line for the outside just yet.
Merchandise Updates
Curtain Call
- Encanto Luisa and Isabela Bucket Hat — $34.99
- Peter Quill Starlord Guardians of the Galaxy nuiMOs Accessory — $12.99
Emporium
- Disney100 Years of Music and Wonder Hoodie Zip-Up Sweatshirt — $59.99
Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
- Coco Youth Shirt — $26.99
- Coco El Amor Nunca Muere shirt — $39.99
And that’s all that we have for you today!
August 30th
Food Updates
Cosmic Ray’s & The Friar’s Nook
- Glow in the Dark Donald Duck Halloween Sipper — $17.99
Prince Eric’s Village Market
- Closed today despite posted operating hours in the app
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Lots more deep green moss around the mountainside in areas other than the grassy patches.
- And another spot!
Fairytale Gardens
- There’s more anchoring put in place for the upcoming Mirabel meet and greet.
- Here’s a look at the front!
Attraction Updates
Liberty Square Riverboat
- Reopened after brief refurbishment
Merchandise Updates
Storybook Circus
- Mouse Wares Mickey & Friends Whisk — $14.99
- Mouse Wares Mickey & Friends Reusable Bags — $19.99
- Mouse Wares Mickey & Friends Spatula set — $19.99
- Mouse Wares Mickey & Friends Cutting Board — $19.99
Box Office Gifts
- 30% off sale on 50th-anniversary collectible figurines
Miscellaneous Updates
- Artists from the Thomas Kinkade studios will be signing in Box Office Gifts from September 1st through the 4th, 2023
That’s all that’s new for today!
August 28th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Here’s a look at the construction in the outside queue area.
- Looks like they’ve really been trying to move this work along!
Fairytale Gardens
- Construction seems to be coming along!
Merchandise Updates
Emporium
- Pixar Nike Hat — $39.99
Uptown Jewelers
- Coco Loungefly Mini Backpack — $78
Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
- Coco Loungefly crossbody — $75
- Coco shorts — $34.99
- Coco blue zip-up hoodie — $59.99
- Coco shirt — $34.99
Fantasy Faire
- Tinker Bell Light-Up Fairy Garden — $34.99
That’s all that we noticed was new for today!
August 27th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- A new wire cage is in place for molding rock work.
- Here’s a more comprehensive look!
Fairytale Gardens
- A support beam was added to the new structure we have watched being built connecting it to the old one with wires extended up to the circus tent-style center pole towards the center of the courtyard.
- Here’s a look at the current structure!
Merchandise Updates
Box Office Gifts
- Faux Bronze Ariel Light-Up Figure — $199 & Full-Color Ariel Light-Up Figure — $178
Crystal Arts
- Madame Leota, 3D etched into a glass globe, pre-made ready to buy and take home, restocked — $324 including light-up base
- $100,000 price tag added to the glass Sleeping Beauty Castle being created for Disneyland Paris
- Here’s a reminder of what the Sleeping Beauty Glass Castle from Disneyland Paris looks like.
- It’s still being constructed though!
And that’s all we have to update you on for today!
August 26th
Food Updates
Pinocchio Village Haus
- A water dispenser has been added at this restaurant in the courtyard in front of the entrance.
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Work continues on the queue area with more materials arriving and being stored here.
That’s everything from August 26th!
August 24th
Food Updates
Main Street Bakery
- Crisp Apple Bliss…
- … and Pumpkin Spice Fall drinks have arrived at Starbucks.
Construction Updates
Fairytale Garden
- Lines have been attached to the newly installed poles on the hillside.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- More construction materials have arrived in the queue!
- And even more…
- … and more shape is starting to happen.
- It might look like chaos for now, but we’re excited to see where this goes!
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- My First Trip Blue Onesie — $24.99
- My First Trip Pink Onesie — $24.99
That’s all that we have to update you about for now!
August 23rd
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- More scaffolding was added around the mountain’s front side.
- More greenery was added to the mountainside.
- Groundwork is continuing on the new queue areas in the old entrance…
- … and the outside queue area…
- … and by the queue entering the interior queue side.
Merchandise Updates
Uptown Jewelers
- BaubleBar Mickey Pumpkin Earrings — $32
Big Top Souvenirs
- Tinker Bell “Stay Feisty” Magnet — $14.99
- Princess Castle Watch Band — $36.99
- Peter Pan Watch Band — $36.99
Tomorrowland Launch Depot
- Star Wars Darth Vader Notebook — $22.99
And that’s all that was new today!
August 22nd
Construction Updates
Fairytale Garden
- The two posts are now connected on top by metal in the area that will become the Mirabel meet-and-greet.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- In the recent construction updates, it looks like something is being embedded in the ground that required water from a hose spray.
That’s everything we noticed on August 22nd!
August 21st
Construction Updates
Adventureland
- A section of the ground is uneven so it’s roped off today
Attraction Updates
Liberty Square Riverboat
- Closed today for refurbishment
Merchandise Updates
Uptown Jewelers
- Mickey Mouse Sketch Art Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag — $248
- Mickey Mouse Sketch Art Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag — $268
- Mickey Mouse Sketch Art Dooney & Bourke Satchel Bag — $298
- Mickey Mouse Sketch Art Dooney & Bourke Wristlet Wallet — $188
Frontier Trading Post
- Happy Halloween Mickey Headphone case — $19.99
Those are all the updates from August 21st!
August 20th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Updates from the queue area
Attractions Updates
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Walk-up appointments were available on August 20th. These pop up from time to time, depending on the crowd levels in the park on any particular day.
That’s everything from August 20th!
August 19th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Near the entrance to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we’ve seen updates with the land getting leveled out and more dirt and materials being brought in.
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Coco Miguel Mug — $19.99
- Encanto Isabela Mug — $19.99
- Coco Ernesto de la Cruz Tumbler — $29.99
- Happy Halloween Shirt — $29.99
- Encanto Magnet Set — $14.99
Big Top Souvenirs
- Tinker Bell Light-up Lantern — $24.99
- Pluto Fidget Figure Toy — $14.99
- Daisy Fidget Figure Toy — $14.99
- Marvel Disney100 Bottle — $29.99
Fantasy Faire
- Light-up Sorcerer Mickey Hat — $34.99
August 18th
Merchandise Updates
Uptown Jewelers
- Disney Parks Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Dangle Charm (sold out) — $75
Crystal Arts
- Arribas Artist Series vases, a collaboration between the glass blowers and one of their glass etching artists — $495 each
August 17th
Merchandise Updates
Curtain Call Collectibles
- 30% off sale on collectible figurines
Big Top Souvenirs
- Dumbo Phone Case — $34.99
- Mickey and Friends Hot Air Balloon Phone Case — $34.99
- Tinker Bell Phone Case — $34.99
- Think Tink Phone Case — $34.99
- Happily Ever After Headphone Case — $19.99
- True Tink Headphone Case — $19.99
- Villains Meyhem Headphone Case — $19.99
- Peter Pan character faces Headphone Case — $19.99
Star Traders
- Hocus Pocus Hooded Sweatshirt — $54.99
Tomorrowland Launch Depot
- Star Wars Phone Case — $34.99
The Emporium
- Let the Ghoul Times Roll Halloween pumpkin spice flavored pretzels — $9.99
That’s everything from this day!
August 16th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- The queue updates are coming along. We’ve seen a lot of construction equipment in the area in recent days.
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Amazing Spider-Man Youth Shirt — $21.99
Frontier Trading Post
- Hondo Ohnaka FigPin — $24.99
- Chewbacca FigPin — $24.99
Star Traders
- In My Favorite Place Tank Top — $34.99
- Dear Person Behind Me Shirt — $39.99
- Magical Day Shorts — $39.99
- Here’s a closer look at the graphic!
- Magic Everyday Jacket Hoodie — $59.99
- Love Our Disney Theme Parks Shirt — $39.99
That’s all that was new in the park today!
August 15th
Merchandise Updates
Frontier Trading Post
- Hot As Hades Phone Case — $29.99
Crystal Arts
- Mickey On A Jack-O’-Lantern Glass Figure — $55
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe
- Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi ornament — $26.99
Miscellaneous Updates
Frontierland
- Frontierland sign has been removed.
That’s all we noticed that was new today!
August 14th
August 13th
Construction Updates
Fairytale Gardens
- Merida to Mirabel construction continues…
- … here’s another look!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction going strong!
Merchandise Updates
Crystal Arts
- Crystal Cinderella Castle price raised from $250,000…
- … to $285,000!
- MNSSHP Glass Pumpkin — $125
- Price increases on crystal encrusted figures like Dumbo — $16,900…
- … Tinker Bell — $9,200…
- … and Elsa — $14,900!
- Disney 100 Princess Tea Pot (sent the tea cups a few weeks ago) — $349
- Belle and Phillipe music box — $499
- Restocked Stitch Tea Pot and Cup — $299
And that’s all we noticed that was new today!
August 12th
Food Updates
Joffrey’s Coffee TTC
- Pumpkin Pie Latte — $6.09 & Pumpkin Game Changer — $6.49
Main Street Confectionary
- Halloween Pumpkin Mickey Cupcake — $5.49 & Halloween Witch Minnie Cupcake — $5.49
- Halloween Mickey Caramel Apple — $12.99 & Halloween Witch Minnie Caramel Apple — $12.99
- Halloween Mickey Pumpkin Candied Apple — $11.99
- Halloween Mickey Spider Web Cookie — $5.99
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- More greenery and moss has been added on the side of the building.
Merchandise Updates
Emporium
- WDW Blue Pocket Tee Dress — $39.99
- Daisy Glass — $14.99
- Donald Glass — $14.99
Frontier Trading Post
- Halloween Villains Watch Band — $36.99
- Muppets Mystery Pin Set — $19.99
Momento Mori
- Haunted Mansion Phone Case — $34.99
Sir Mickey’s
- Princess “Fearless Forever” Throw Blanket — $44.99
Bonjour Village Gifts
- Princess Jasmine and Rajah Zip-up Hoodie Long-Sleeve Shirt — $59.99
- Princess Jasmine Magic Carpet Shirt — $39.99
Big Top Souvenirs
- Peter Pan Ornament — $19.99
- Poison Apple Ornament — $19.99
- Peter Pan Magnet — $14.99
- “Hot as Hades” Magnet — $14.99
- “Start Your Day a Magical Way” Magnet — $14.99
- Peter Pan Phone Case — $34.99
Star Traders
- Nightmare Before Christmas nuiMOs Accessories Jack Skellington — $12.99
- Nightmare Before Christmas nuiMOs Accessories Sally — $12.99
Tomorrowland Launch Bay Depot
- Glow in the Dark TRON Lightcycle Track Set — $59.99
- Here’s what it looks like built out!
And that’s all the updates we have to bring you for today!
August 9th
FOOD UPDATES
Westward Ho
- Added Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Cheddar. Also changed the name of the other breakfast sandwich to remove “crispy chicken.”
Water Stations
- removed from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe…
- … and Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies. The one outside Casey’s Corner is still there.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- construction continues in the queue — there were a lot of workers around today!
- Here’s a look at the newly painted building for the queue…
- … and a closer look at the front!
Main Street, U.S.A.
- Mickey pumpkins have arrived! There are also garlands hanging in the stores now.
That’s all we have for today!
August 8th
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Sheer panels were added to construction walls with scrim.
Merchandise Updates
Crystal Arts
- Miguel Arribas is creating a replica of Disneyland Paris’ Sleeping Beauty Castle for the lobby of one of the hotels in Paris. If a guest wanted to special order one it would be — $100,000
- Here’s what it looks like so far!
- 4 park coin set — $125, and the single Walt Disney World coin —$19
Main Street Confectionery
- Minnie’s Bake Shop Mini Birthday Cake Cookies — $7.99
And that’s all we have to update you on for today!
August 7th
Food Updates
- New self-serve water dispensers showed up outside of Casey’s Corner, Cosmic Ray’s, and Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Work continues in the queue of the attraction. It looks like construction workers may be digging out a new path for the flow of the line.
Attraction Updates
Haunted Mansion
- Closed for refurbishment from August 7th-9th
Merchandise Updates
Curtain Call Collectibles
- Jack Skellington Sandy Claws nuiMO — $21.99
August 6th
Food Updates
Friar’s Nook
- Sausage, Egg, and Cheddar on a Pretzel Roll — $9.25
Westward Ho
- Crispy Chicken, Egg, and Pepper Jack Biscuit — $7.49
Sunshine Tree Terrace
- Crispy Chicken Dumplings — $8.49
Merchandise Updates
Emporium
- Disney Snacks Bottle Tumbler — $24.99
August 5th
Construction Updates
- More scaffolding appears to have gone up at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
- Fairytale Garden is being transformed for the new Mirabel meet and greet, and it looks like some construction equipment has moved in.
Merchandise Updates
Crystal Arts
- Trinket Boxes are back! They are individually priced depending on which design you get, but the prices range from $49 to $68, $75, $89, $99 and $139 depending on the design
- Crystal Bowl — $3,500; Crystal Vase — $3,750
- Mickey Pumpkin Earrings — $45
- Mickey Pumpkin Necklace — $89
Big Top Souvenirs
- Goofy Fidget Figure — $14.99
- Donald Fidget Figure — $14.99
August 4th
Food Updates
Popcorn Cart by Tomorrowland Entrance/Spring Roll Cart
- Breakfast Bagel Sandwich — $7.25
- They also sell coffee…
- … and orange juice in the mornings. All are available 8-11 or while supplies last.
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Here’s a look at the construction from another angle…
- … and the moat area.
Merchandise Updates
Big Top Souvenirs
- Minnie Graham Cookies — $6.99
Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
- Pirates of the Caribbean Shirt — $39.99
And that’s all we have for you today.
August 3rd
Attractions Updates
Main Street U.S.A.
- Wreaths and leaf garlands have been added to Main Street U.S.A. buildings.
Transportation and Ticket Center
- Signs for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party have gone up reminding you to grab your tickets now for party nights.
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Even more grassy areas are being added to the exterior.
- A look at the side of the mountain.
- Looks like the work continues for the queue line, too.
Merchandise Updates
Emporium
- Mickey Pumpkin Halloween Starbucks Tumbler — $59.99
- “Life is a Fairytale” Princess Mug — $19.99
Uptown Jewelers
- Harveys Hocus Pocus Crossbody Bag — $168
- Check out the details on this one!
- And look at the strap!
- Harveys Hocus Pocus Tote Bag — $218
- Here’s a look at the back!
And that’s all the updates we have to bring you today!
August 2nd
Attractions Updates
Haunted Mansion
- Curtains over the Endless Hallway in anticipation of the Hatbox Ghost addition.
Construction Updates
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- They’ve really kicked the painting into high gear.
- Lots of active construction work going on in the front side.
- More grass and moss were added to the front facade.
- The painting looks to be continuing through the side of the mountain.
- Here’s an update of the entrance to the queue line currently.
Merchandise Updates
Emporium
- Orange and Black Halloween Minnie Ears — $34.99
- Headless Horseman Mug — $19.99
- Youth Pumpkin Mickey Spirit Jersey Long-Sleeve Shirt — $54.99
- Pumpkin Mickey Spirit Jersey Long-Sleeve Shirt — $79.99
- Bat Minnie Halloween Plush — $29.99
- Trick or Treat Halloween Pail Bucket— $24.99
- Hocus Pocus Color Changing Mug — $24.99
- Mickey Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern Pop Bracelet — $12.99
- “Up for a scare?” Mickey Halloween Throw Blanket — $44.99
- Welcome Halloween Night Mickey Pumpkin Pillow — $44.99
Uptown Jewelers
- Disney100 Simba Pandora Charm — $185
Frontier Trading
- Princess Phone Case — $34.99
Big Top Souvenirs
- “Up For a Scare?” Mickey Halloween Magnet — $14.99
- 2023 Mickey Halloween Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern Magnet — $14.99
Fantasy Faire
- Maleficent Ears — $34.99
And that’s all we have for you today!
August 1st
Attraction Updates
Main Street U.S.A.
- Glowing jack-o-lanters are now visible all throughout the windows along Main Street U.S.A.
- Starting at the front…
- … and here…
- … and above the Emporium…
- …further down the street…
- …over Main Street Cinema…
- … along the window sills…
- … by the Confectionery…
- … a few more hanging around…
- … sometimes in groups…
- … over the Arcade sign…
- … down to the Plaza Restaurant…
- … and over to Casey’s Corner.
Merchandise Updates
The Emporium
- Halloween 2023 Merch debuted today around Disney World, to view a FULL list of everything released click here!
Curtain Call
- Halloween tote — $24.99 with any purchase of $40 or more
- Made customized by adding Premium Embroidery: Maximum 2 lines — $7.99 Per Line (Maximum 16 Characters)
And that’s everything for the month of August!
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