This Week at TouringPlans – October 20, 2019

Welcome to your one-stop shop for our news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando, and more.

Walt Disney World News of the Week

• Everything you need to know about Toy Story Mania!
• The store at The American Adventure pavilion has closed.
• Plant-based food taste test at Be Our Guest.
• A wine-lovers guide to WDW? I’ll drink to that!
• The Skyliner has reopened.
• Magic Kingdom construction updates are available now.
• We review the plant-based burger from Pecos Bills.
• A new crowd calendar update for Walt Disney World is available.
• This poison apple casts quite a spell.
• New Maleficent treats are wickedly good.
• Here’s this week’s football schedule for WDW.
• This Halloween cupcake is just MAD!
• Even more updates from construction at Epcot and Magic Kingdom.
• Catch a Frozen 2 preview in the park.
• New Play Disney achievement awards now available.
• Read all the news and rumors of the week.
• A plant-based food tour of Biergarten.
• More details about crowds at Magic Kingdom for October.
• Celebrate Halloween at Typhoon Lagoon.
• Minnie Vans will now service some area hotels.
• New bus wraps bring a cheerful bit of character to Walt Disney World.
• Four reasons nighttime is the best time at Disney Parks.
• This movies-themed cupcake is two treats in one.

Disneyland News of the Week

• New reservation details for dining in Galaxy’s Edge.
• A new Disneyland crowd calendar update is live now.

Universal Florida News of the Week

• The Bourne Stuntacular is coming to Universal Studios Florida!
• Operational update for Hagrid’s Motorbike ride.
• Six reasons we LOVE Halloween Horror Nights.

Disney Cruise Line

• Ever wonder what all that stuff means on your DCL Key to the World Card?

Beyond the Parks

• A new podcast has arrived, with Aulani and Disney’s Polynesian Village.

Merchandise

• Donald is not amused!
• You’ll lose your head over this plush set.
• New country-based plush at Epcot.
• Looking for Starbucks merchandise at Epcot? Head to Mouse Gear.
• New men’s outerwear at Disney.
• This pen set is charm-ing.
• Toy Story Spirit Jerseys are now available.
• These Alex and Ani villains charms are downright wicked.
• Star Wars clothing for your little princess.
• This Luxo Loungefly is a ball!
• A new Trader Sam’s offering–the Hatbox Ghost.
• You may want to give this Olaf backpack a hug.
• Haunted Mansion ears are now out to socialize.
• What’s available around at the Disney Store?
• Haunted Mansion dioramas can provide spooky decor for your home.
• Baloo joins the line of cozy plush.
• Disney raises ear headband prices.
• It’s kind of fuzzy why anyone would want these items.
• Welcome 80s and your Mousercise vibe!
• Add more patches to your patch collection.
• New Disney plaques are perfect for your office.
• Rainbow merchandise for every day of the week.
• This Steiff Mickey is an heirloom collectible.
• Arendelle Aqua merchandise is ready for Frozen temps.
• This Halloween-exclusive popcorn bucket is ready to follow you home.
• We can’t wait to get our hands on this Orange Bird toy.
• Mickey Merch in primary colors are a bold choice.
• The latest celebrity ear hat is a hipster dream.
• It’s Chip and Dale backpacks to the rescue!
• A fun notebook has reversible sequins.
• Go back in time to Streets of America with Attraction Archaeology.

The Week Ahead

• This week at Disneyland.
• This week at Universal.
• This week at Walt Disney World.
• This week at Disney Cruise Line.

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