Happy Sunday! It’s been another busy week of news at the Walt Disney World Resort and beyond, so let’s take a peek at the week’s tops stories.
In response to the growing concerns about Zika, the Walt Disney World Resort is now providing free insect repellent to guests at the theme parks and in their resort hotel rooms.
If you’re looking to travel between a theme park and Disney Springs, you’re in luck! Disney Parks buses are now traveling from the theme parks to Disney Springs.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at …

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure is set to close on January 2, 2017 so it can be re-themed into a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.
The celebration of the attraction kicks off during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and includes a ‘Late Check-Out Experience’ starting September 9.
This new nighttime adventure includes the chance to experience the Tower of Terror in complete darkness for the first time ever.
Guests will also find commemorative merchandise and special food and beverage items during the celebration of the Tower of …

Welcome to the last day of July! It’s been another busy week of Disney news on both coasts so let’s dive right in!
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure is getting a makeover! The attraction is closing in early 2017 and will reopen in the summer of 2017 as Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout.
runDisney gave us a sneak peek at the finisher medals for the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon!
The Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic announced a couple new events for this …

We’re getting closer to the start of the 20th anniversary of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and last week was a big week if you’re making plans to visit this year!
The Disney Food Blog announced the grand launch of the DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival ebook and for a limited time readers can get a $3 discount off the cover price by using the code Chefs2015 at checkout.
This full-color book feature more than 250 pages of menus, daily schedules, special events, and everything you …

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror celebrated its anniversary on July 22 and as part of the celebration new merchandise has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The new merchandise is part of the Hollywood Tower Hotel Authentic collection which features items inspired by this fan-favorite thrill ride.
The merchandise that debuted this week includes a black bathrobe with a Hollywood Tower Hotel logo embroidered on it, a women’s shirt, a sweatshirt featuring an image of the front desk bell, and a Raglan T-shirt with the bellhop silhouette.
Later this year Disney will be …

Happy February! We made it through the first month of 2015 and the exciting Disney news just keeps coming! This past week was full of news and announcements and it’s shaping up to be a rather magical year!
If you have a chance to visit Disneyland this year – take it! Disneyland Resort is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary this year (that’s 60 years) and the party starts May 22! Guests will be treated to an all-new fireworks display, new parade, and a celebratory World of Color at Disney’s California Adventure.
We’re just …

We’ve almost made it to February! And a new month means a new schedule of special merchandise events at the Walt Disney World Resort.
From February 5-23 guests can meet representatives from Precious Moments at Once Upon a Toy in the Downtown Disney Marketplace and celebrate the release of the Valentine’s Day collection. Doll creator Linda Rick will be at Once Upon a Toy on February 20-22.
Popular artist Greg McCullough will make a special appearance at the Art of Disney in Epcot from February 9-15. And Larry Dotson will be on …

Another popular Walt Disney World attraction is getting its own merchandise line.
The Hollywood Tower Hotel Authentic collection is inspired by The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and it’s arriving in Disney Parks on Friday, February 13.
This new collection took a page from the design book of the Haunted Mansion Authentic line and features vintage ads. The logo for the Hollywood Tower Hotel is also featured on some of the items.
The new line includes cell phone covers, glassware, coffee mugs, a bell, T-shirts, and even a bellhop …

As the holiday season ramps up heading into November, the Walt Disney World Resort has a month full of special merchandise events for guests.
On November 1 and 2 guests can take part in a special launch of Disney Infinity 2.0 at Once Upon a Toy in the Downtown Disney Marketplace.
Fan favorite artist Larry Dotson will be at the Art of Disney in Epcot each day from November 3 through 6. And artist David E. Doss will appear each day at the Art of Disney in Downtown Disney, November 6-9.
On November …

This year’s The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend happens this weekend – October 3 and 4 – at the Walt Disney World Resort.
And, as with all runDisney events, there is some new merchandise created just for the event.
The race apparel for this year’s 10-Miler features both long and short sleeve shirts, and the artwork map on the “I Did It” T-shirt is quite villainous. There’s even a black jacket with glow-in-the-dark ink.
Other Tower of Terror 10-Miler merchandise items include limited release pins with the Hitchhiking Ghosts. The pin …