<p>Disney PhotoPass at Hollywood Studios began offering a unique holiday photo-op inside Sid Cahuenga&#8217;s One-of-a-Kind Tinseltown Photos on November 14. As part of the set, a rug appearing to be made from scraps of carpet from Muppet Vision 3D is situated beneath holiday decor. Holiday Photo-Op at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios The photo-op is located inside &#8230; <a title="Holiday Photo-Op at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios Features Carpet from Muppet Vision 3D" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/holiday-photo-op-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-features-carpet-from-muppet-vision-3d/" aria-label="Read more about Holiday Photo-Op at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios Features Carpet from Muppet Vision 3D">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney has announced details of a new Bluey experience coming to Walt Disney World in 2026. A meet and greet opportunity will also be available. Bluey Experience at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom Beginning in&nbsp;summer 2026&nbsp;at&nbsp;Disney World, you’ll&nbsp;be able to take a fun excursion to Conservation Station in&nbsp;Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where you can play and &#8230; <a title="Bluey Experience Coming to Walt Disney World Next Year" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/breaking-bluey-experience-coming-to-walt-disney-world-next-year/" aria-label="Read more about Bluey Experience Coming to Walt Disney World Next Year">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney+ subscribers can currently save up to 30% on select performances of Disney&#8217;s Aladdin on Broadway. The offer is part of 12 Days of Perks during the first 12 days of December. Aladdin on Broadway Discount Eligible performance dates are from January 7, 2026 to March 4, 2026. The show is at the New Amsterdam &#8230; <a title="30% off Aladdin on Broadway Tickets Available for Disney+ Subscribers" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/30-off-aladdin-on-broadway-tickets-disney-plus-subscribers/" aria-label="Read more about 30% off Aladdin on Broadway Tickets Available for Disney+ Subscribers">Read more</a></p>

<p>Universal Orlando Resort has a new series of &#8220;Bitty Chompers&#8221; —&nbsp;small dinosaur figures based on famous dinos from the Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchise. These are exclusive to Universal parks and have also been seen at Universal Studios Beijing. Indominus Rex Bitty Chomper &#8211; $15 The Indominus rex is a hybrid dinosaur and the main antagonist &#8230; <a title="Universal-Exclusive Jurassic World &#8216;Bitty Chompers&#8217; Figures Now Available" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/universal-exclusive-jurassic-world-bitty-chompers-figures-now-available/" aria-label="Read more about Universal-Exclusive Jurassic World &#8216;Bitty Chompers&#8217; Figures Now Available">Read more</a></p>

<p>&#8220;The Happiest Place on Turf&#8221; has been recognized by the nation&#8217;s largest golf course owners association for outstanding golf experience.</p>

<p>Universal Orlando Resort has a new interactive and wearable purple pygmy puff toy. A pink pygmy puff shoulder plush has previously been available. Interactive Wearable Pygmy Puff &#8211; $59 We found the wearable pygmy puff in Universal Studios Store at Universal Studios Florida. The toy is a purple fuzzy puff ball. It&#8217;s a little smaller &#8230; <a title="Interactive, Wearable Purple Pygmy Puff Released at Universal Orlando" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/interactive-wearable-purple-pygmy-puff-released-at-universal-orlando/" aria-label="Read more about Interactive, Wearable Purple Pygmy Puff Released at Universal Orlando">Read more</a></p>

<p>The host of ABC&#8217;s Jimmy Kimmel Live! struck a deal with Disney to continue airing until 2027, according to sources close to the matter. A report from Variety suggests Jimmy Kimmel is staying put on ABC — at least through 2027. The comedy veteran has reportedly signed a deal with Disney extending his tenure as &#8230; <a title="Jimmy Kimmel Extends Deal with Disney Until 2027" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/jimmy-kimmel-extends-deal-with-disney-until-2027/" aria-label="Read more about Jimmy Kimmel Extends Deal with Disney Until 2027">Read more</a></p>

<p>A Whatever! Makes You Happy Collection inspired by vintage Rainbow Brite toys is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. Rainbow Brite Double Rainbow Crossbody Bag &#8211; $65 Crafted by Whatever! Makes You Happy, one side of the crossbody bag is red and the other is blue, just like the original playset. This crossbody opens from &#8230; <a title="Rainbow Brite Whatever! Makes You Happy Collection at Universal Orlando Resort" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/rainbow-brite-whatever-makes-you-happy-collection-universal-orlando-resort/" aria-label="Read more about Rainbow Brite Whatever! Makes You Happy Collection at Universal Orlando Resort">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney Store has a series of new ear headbands available this week, including two versions of the 2026 ears, a starry design by BaubleBar, and silver sequined ears for New Year&#8217;s Eve. Walt Disney World 2026 Ear Headband &#8211; $36.99 The ears are made of black simulated leather with screen art of Minnie on one &#8230; <a title="2026, Silver Sequined, and BaubleBar Ear Headbands Available From Disney Store" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/2026-silver-sequined-and-baublebar-ear-headbands-available-from-disney-store/" aria-label="Read more about 2026, Silver Sequined, and BaubleBar Ear Headbands Available From Disney Store">Read more</a></p>

<p>Lindsay Lohan visited Walt Disney World recently with family, meeting Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom, plus enjoying holiday magic. Lindsay Lohan at Walt Disney World Lohan shared her vacation photos on Instagram with the caption, &#8220;Fairytales, family, and a touch of #zootopia magic&#8221;. The Nick and Judy meet and greet opened &#8230; <a title="Lindsay Lohan Meets Judy &amp; Nick at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/1338620/" aria-label="Read more about Lindsay Lohan Meets Judy &amp; Nick at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>The real-time animated Monsters Funday Football — a version of Monday Night Football featuring Monsters, Inc. characters — will air tonight at 8pm ET on Disney+. Monsters Funday Football The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers game at SoFi Stadium will air as normal simultaneously with the animated presentation beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The players &#8230; <a title="Monsters, Inc. Funday Night Football Airing Tonight on Disney+" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/monsters-inc-funday-night-football-airing-tonight/" aria-label="Read more about Monsters, Inc. Funday Night Football Airing Tonight on Disney+">Read more</a></p>

<p>Life is a highway for Jon Hale, who just rode Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure for the 15,000th time. Radiator Springs Racers Record Hale hit his 14,999th ride a few days ago and announced he would attempt the 15,000th ride on Monday, December 8. On Monday, he posted on Instagram that he reached &#8230; <a title="Fan Rides Radiator Springs Racers Record-Breaking 15,000th Time" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/fan-rides-radiator-springs-racers-15000th-time/" aria-label="Read more about Fan Rides Radiator Springs Racers Record-Breaking 15,000th Time">Read more</a></p>

<p>Go go Power Rangers! MovieWeb has confirmed that a Power Rangers reboot series is coming exclusively to Disney+ from the team behind Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Power Rangers on Disney+ The reboot was first rumored in March 2025, when TheWrap reported that Percy Jackson and the Olympians showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz &#8230; <a title="Power Rangers Reboot Coming Exclusively to Disney+" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/power-rangers-reboot-coming-exclusively-to-disney/" aria-label="Read more about Power Rangers Reboot Coming Exclusively to Disney+">Read more</a></p>

<p>Universal Orlando Resort has a few sales going on for the holidays. The Epic Universe popcorn bucket is currently discounted and there is a BOGO offer on Super Nintendo World headbands. Discounted Epic Universe Popcorn Bucket This light-up bucket inspired by the Epic Universe logo is currently $15. It was released for the opening of &#8230; <a title="Epic Universe Popcorn Bucket Discounted &amp; Nintendo Headbands Buy One, Get One 50% Off" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/epic-universe-bucket-discount-nintendo-headbands-bogo/" aria-label="Read more about Epic Universe Popcorn Bucket Discounted &amp; Nintendo Headbands Buy One, Get One 50% Off">Read more</a></p>

<p>A new Figment bus wrap was spotted at Disney World leaving Disney&#8217;s Polynesian Village Resort on its way to Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. Figment Bus Wrap This wrap shares more similarities with the wrap that first appeared last year than the one that was first spotted six years ago. The color scheme at the bottom is &#8230; <a title="Figment Wrap Appears on Walt Disney World Bus" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/figment-wrap-appears-walt-disney-world-bus/" aria-label="Read more about Figment Wrap Appears on Walt Disney World Bus">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney did not mention the re-painting of Cinderella Castle or the addition of a Walt animatronic to Carousel of Progress in their Walt Disney World 2026 calendar. 2026 Walt Disney World Calendar The 2026 full calendar includes new attraction and experience openings, the ends of attraction refurbishments, events, and more. Some offerings were given specific &#8230; <a title="No Mention of Cinderella Castle Painting or Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Addition in Disney World 2026 Full Calendar Release" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/no-mention-cinderella-castle-painting-carousel-progress-disney-world-2026-calendar/" aria-label="Read more about No Mention of Cinderella Castle Painting or Carousel of Progress Walt Disney Addition in Disney World 2026 Full Calendar Release">Read more</a></p>

<p>Another round of posters has been glued to the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit construction walls of Universal Studios Florida. The roller coaster closed permanently this summer and something new is in the works for the area. Posters added to the walls last week reference Blues Brothers and Back to the Future. New Posters on Construction &#8230; <a title="King Kong Posters Added to Rip Ride Rockit Construction Walls at Universal Studios Florida" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/king-kong-posters-added-rip-ride-rockit-construction-walls-universal-studios-florida/" aria-label="Read more about King Kong Posters Added to Rip Ride Rockit Construction Walls at Universal Studios Florida">Read more</a></p>

<p>Two new collections of Rebecca Hook jewelry have arrived at Walt Disney World. One set features birthstones, while the other collection focuses on Disney Villains. Birthstone Minnie Earrings &#8211; $78 Each set features a birthstone as the &#8220;face&#8221; of Minnie with diamond ears and a silver bow. You can choose your birth month or your &#8230; <a title="Birthstone &amp; Disney Villains Rebecca Hook Jewelry Arrives at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/birthstone-disney-villains-rebecca-hook-jewelry-arrives-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about Birthstone &amp; Disney Villains Rebecca Hook Jewelry Arrives at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>The President of the French division of The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that a version of the Avatar: Fire and Ash drone show performed above central Paris will be presented at Disneyland Paris for a limited time only. Avatar: Fire and Ash Drone Show Last Friday, the European premier of Avatar: Fire and Ash &#8230; <a title="Avatar: Fire and Ash Drone Show Coming to Disneyland Paris" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/avatar-fire-ash-drone-show-coming-disneyland-paris/" aria-label="Read more about Avatar: Fire and Ash Drone Show Coming to Disneyland Paris">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney Eats shared a time-lapse video of Walt Disney World pastry chefs creating the eight-foot-tall gingerbread Spaceship Earth currently in CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT. Making of Gingerbread Spaceship Earth The time-lapse video was posted on the Disney Eats Instagram account. Thank the pastry chefs (and the Phoenicians) 🌐🫶 #EPCOT #DisneyHolidays #DisneyCastLife The video shows the &#8230; <a title="Time-Lapse Video of Gingerbread Spaceship Earth Assembly at EPCOT" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/time-lapse-video-gingerbread-spaceship-earth-assembly-epcot/" aria-label="Read more about Time-Lapse Video of Gingerbread Spaceship Earth Assembly at EPCOT">Read more</a></p>

<p>WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. Two Bambi pastel Loungefly items, a mini backpack and ear headband, are now available online at the Disney Store. Bambi&nbsp;Pastel Loungefly Mini Backpack – $ 90.00 The Bambi Loungefly mini backpack is an official Disney Parks Loungefly, featuring a fuzzy &#8230; <a title="Bambi Pastel Loungefly Backpack and Ear Headband Now Available Online" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/bambi-pastel-loungefly-backpack-ear-headband-available-online/" aria-label="Read more about Bambi Pastel Loungefly Backpack and Ear Headband Now Available Online">Read more</a></p>

<p>There are more concrete footers in place for the rumored roller coaster replacement of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. The first concrete footers were installed last month. Construction of New Universal Roller Coaster More footers are throughout the construction site, between piles of dirt. They are short, round concrete columns with wood &#8230; <a title="More Concrete Footers Installed for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Replacement at Universal Studios Florida" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/more-concrete-footers-rip-ride-rockit-replacement/" aria-label="Read more about More Concrete Footers Installed for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Replacement at Universal Studios Florida">Read more</a></p>

<p>A few days after Disney announced the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad&nbsp;reopening timeframe, our reporter spotted that most of the scaffolding had been removed around the attraction. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Scaffolding Removed Since our last update, it now appears that all of the scaffolding visible to the public from the walkway has been removed. Big &#8230; <a title="Scaffolding Removed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Attraction" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/scaffolding-removed-big-thunder-mountain-railroad-attraction/" aria-label="Read more about Scaffolding Removed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Attraction">Read more</a></p>

<p>Have a chicken-fried Christmas this year with a souvenir squeeze bottle from Chef Art Smith&#8217;s Homecomin&#8217; at Disney Springs. The bottle is returning for a limited-time. Homecomin&#8217; Christmas Squeeze Bottle &#8211; $24 The 24 oz squeeze bottle, which was shared on Instagram, has a red wrap around the center featuring a fair isle design. It &#8230; <a title="Souvenir Christmas Bottle Returns to Chef Art Smith&#8217;s Homecomin&#8217; at Disney Springs" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/souvenir-christmas-bottle-returns-chef-art-smiths-homecomin-disney-springs/" aria-label="Read more about Souvenir Christmas Bottle Returns to Chef Art Smith&#8217;s Homecomin&#8217; at Disney Springs">Read more</a></p>

<p>Mickey + Spidey Short Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ and Spidey and his Amazing Friends have crossed over in a new Mickey+ short. This follows a previous crossover of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ with the live-action Lilo and Stitch. The Spidey/Mickey dance features a new song from&nbsp;Fall Out Boy&nbsp;frontman&nbsp;Patrick Stump, who also sings&nbsp;the theme song for&nbsp;Spidey and His &#8230; <a title="Spider-Man and Mickey Mouse Team Up for New Mickey+ Short" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2025/12/spider-man-mickey-mouse-team-up-mickey-short/" aria-label="Read more about Spider-Man and Mickey Mouse Team Up for New Mickey+ Short">Read more</a></p>