The Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, has left the Meyer Werft shipyard to begin sea trials, a key step before its first official cruise later this year.
Earlier this year, the Disney Destiny celebrated its first “float out” as it was moved from the shipyard’s construction hall. Now, the ship is making its way to Eemshaven, Netherlands. From there, it will head to the North Sea for a series of sea trials. The ship was greeted with a fireworks display as it departed Papenburg, Germany.
After completing its sea trials, the Disney Destiny will officially be handed over to Disney Cruise Line. The new vessel is expected to make its transatlantic journey to Florida in late October or early November. The ship’s maiden voyage is set for November 20, departing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
The inaugural sailing season will continue for several months after the ship’s debut, with special gifts planned for Castaway Club members. The new Disney Destiny will introduce a variety of brand-new experiences. These include a Broadway-style “Hercules” stage show and a Super Minnie meet-and-greet, both of which fit the ship’s heroes and villains theme.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Crew to Be Paid as Negotiations Continue
The crew of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be paid next week despite the show’s indefinite suspension. According to a report from Deadline, a note was sent to staff informing them of the decision, a move seen by many as a positive sign for the show’s potential return to the airwaves.
Negotiations between Jimmy Kimmel and Disney have been ongoing since the network indefinitely preempted the show. The suspension came after Kimmel’s controversial comments regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, for which Disney reportedly wanted an apology. Kimmel, however, was unwilling to issue an apology on Wednesday night’s show and planned to double down on his remarks and explain how they had been incorrectly perceived.
The decision to pull the show came moments after major affiliate groups, including Nexstar and Sinclair, announced they would not be airing the program. Kimmel is reportedly dedicated to ensuring that any decision he makes does not negatively impact his crew, who have faced a number of hardships in recent years, including the pandemic and writers and actors strikes.
Disney Store Celebrates The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary With New Cakeworthy Merchandise
It’s time to bring out the cheesecake and get ready to celebrate four decades of laughter, friendship, and witty comebacks. The Disney Store is honoring the 40th anniversary of the iconic television series The Golden Girlswith a brand-new collection from Cakeworthy. Available now on DisneyStore.com, this six-piece collection features a variety of apparel and accessories that are the perfect way to pay tribute to Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia.
Whether you’re lounging on the lanai with your best friends or sharing stories that could only have come from a sleepy little town in Minnesota, this collection has everything you need to show off your love for the beloved sitcom. The pieces are adorned with soft pastel colors and charming designs that capture the heart of the show.
The Golden Girls Pullover Sweatshirt for Adults: This super-soft pullover is a cozy addition to any wardrobe. It features a vibrant screen art of the four friends in a style that is as iconic as they are.
The Golden Girls Throw Blanket: Perfect for curling up to watch your favorite episodes, this quilted blanket has a soft feel and a delicate ruffle trim. It’s an ideal accessory for cozy nights in with your favorite gal pals.
The Golden Girls “TV” Tote Bag: This unique and stylish bag is sure to turn heads. It’s designed to look like a vintage pink television set and is made from simulated leather. The bag’s front features a special lenticular “screen” that shows two different photo-real images of Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia, making it a fun and nostalgic tribute.
The collection also includes other delightful items inspired by the show’s memorable moments and characters. You can explore the entire The Golden Girls 40th Anniversary Collection by visiting DisneyStore.com today.
Nine Inch Nails Releases “TRON: Ares” Soundtrack — Their First Album in Five Years
The grid just got a whole lot darker. The highly anticipated “TRON: Ares” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, composed entirely by Nine Inch Nails, has officially dropped via Interscope Records. This 24-track album marks the band’s first new music in five years and their first-ever film score released under the Nine Inch Nails name.
Known for pushing sonic boundaries, bandmates Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have already made their mark on Hollywood with award-winning scores for films like The Social Network and Soul. But for TRON: Ares, they’ve gone full NIN, crafting a relentless soundscape of pulsating synths, distorted layers, and haunting melodies — with not a single note of orchestral music in the mix.
The result is an album that feels as alive and menacing as the digital world itself. It’s heavy, industrial, and unmistakably Nine Inch Nails — while still expanding the scope of what a film soundtrack can be.
Highlights include:
“As Alive As You Need Me to Be” – the first single featuring vocals that already has fans buzzing.
“I Know You Can Feel It” and “Who Wants to Live Forever?” – two more vocal-driven tracks that inject raw emotion into the otherwise brutal electronic score.
Atmospheric standouts like “Echoes” and “Ghost in the Machine” perfectly marry the melancholy and menace of the TRON universe.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: (L-R) Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges participate in the Tron: Ares panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con on July 25, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
The film itself, Disney’s “TRON: Ares”, opens in theaters on October 10, 2025, directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. The story follows Ares, a highly advanced Program sent into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
With Nine Inch Nails providing the sonic backbone, fans can expect a TRON experience that’s darker, louder, and more visceral than ever before.
Terrifier’s Art the Clown Popcorn Bucket Creeps Into Universal Orlando Ahead of Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights fans, it’s time to grab your popcorn… if you dare. A brand-new Art the Clown popcorn bucket from the Terrifier franchise has slashed its way into Universal Orlando Resort just in time for HHN 2025.
The bucket, priced at $29.99, features Art the Clown in his now-infamous “Santa” look from Terrifier 3. His terrifying grin, sharp bloody teeth, and sinister black eyes are topped off with a holiday hat that’s more fright than festive. The sculpt even includes blood splatters across his pale face, driving home that this is one bucket straight from your nightmares.
Guests can find the popcorn bucket at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, with more locations expected to carry it as the event season ramps up. The collectible comes with a hinged back door to hold your popcorn, and the first fill is included free with purchase.
The arrival of this bucket is perfectly timed. Both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood will host Terrifier-themed haunted houses during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. With Terrifier 3 hype running high and Art the Clown becoming a modern horror icon, this popcorn bucket is bound to be a must-have for scare collectors and HHN superfans alike.
Halloween Horror Nights 34 runs from August 29 through November 2, 2025. With new haunted houses, scare zones, and terrifying merch like this, the season is shaping up to be bloodcurdlingly good.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 18: Guests attend the Universal Horror Unleashed red carpet celebration at Universal Horror Unleashed on September 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Universal Horror Unleashed)
Universal Horror Unleashed Opens in Las Vegas with Star-Studded Premiere
Las Vegas just got a whole lot scarier. On Thursday September 18, Universal Horror Unleashed officially opened its doors with a red-carpet event that drew celebrities, filmmakers, and of course, plenty of monsters. This brand-new, year-round horror destination from Universal Destinations and Experiences is now the ultimate haunt lovers’ playground — no plane ticket to Orlando or Hollywood required.
Housed inside an abandoned production warehouse setting, the attraction features eight live experiences: four bone-chilling haunted houses and four immersive scare zones packed with live entertainment, monstrous characters, and eerie encounters lurking around every corner.
The four haunted houses bring both iconic horror legends and original nightmares to life:
Universal Monsters: Step face-to-face with Dracula, Frankenstein, and other timeless terrors.
Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer: Relive demonic possessions in a house that feels straight out of the film.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Run (don’t walk!) from Leatherface and his twisted family.
Scarecrow: The Reaping: A fan-favorite original story where decayed farmland comes alive with vengeful scarecrows.
Guests won’t just be screaming — they’ll be snacking, too. The experience includes themed food and beverage offerings available for purchase, horror-inspired merchandise, and spooky photo ops perfect for sharing.
The grand opening drew a mix of horror royalty and Hollywood stars. Bravo favorites Shannon Beador, Jennifer Pedranti, Dorinda Medley, and Ashley Darby were spotted alongside horror heavyweights like Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions, James Wan of Atomic Monster, and Greg Nicotero, known for his legendary special effects work. Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks and Jordan L. Jones also hit the carpet, adding even more star power to the bloody bash.
With the curtain officially lifted, Universal Horror Unleashed is ready to terrify fans 365 days a year in the heart of Las Vegas.
Construction Walls Appear in Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure
The Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is finally living up to its name. Just days after Universal confirmed that “construction activity” would be coming to the long-dormant land, the first construction walls have gone up, signaling that big changes are on the horizon.
Large tan walls with blue signs reading “Set Enhancement in Progress” now line the wooden bridge connecting Seuss Landing to Lost Continent. The signs bear the Islands of Adventure logo and are tied into place with rope along the bridge’s railing. Behind the barriers, planks and early prep work can already be spotted.
Another set of walls has popped up near the defunct Poseidon’s Fury attraction, this one blocking the former exit on the left side of the building. Poseidon’s Fury permanently closed in May 2023, leaving behind a gaping hole in the land’s offerings. With construction now surrounding the space, it seems its ruins are finally set to crumble.
This comes on the heels of a demolition permit filed earlier this month for nearly five acres of Universal Orlando property. While Universal has not officially revealed what’s coming next, the timing of the permit and the start of on-site work suggest the Lost Continent is about to be lost for good.
Get ready for some magic at Walt Disney World! The newest Disney Ambassador team has just been announced. Kylee Withers and Phelicia Blake will represent Walt Disney World and its 80,000 Cast Members as part of the 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador team.
As the largest and most visited theme park destination in the world with so much growth on the horizon, this new team will be part of many milestone moments over the next two years.
They were welcomed into their new roles at a special cast celebration alongside family, friends, and former Walt Disney World Ambassadors.
“Becoming a Walt Disney World Ambassador is a dream come true,” Kylee said. “It feels so surreal that we’re going to represent our cast with all the growth ahead at Walt Disney World, and I’m so excited for the incredible moments that are ahead of us.”
Prior to being selected as an Ambassador, Kylee worked in Merchandise Finance.
Phelicia was a Guest Experience Manager at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
“What I’m looking forward to most as a Disney Ambassador is celebrating our 80,000 cast members here at Walt Disney World,” Phelicia said. “I love that at Disney, we create happiness for each other and our guests every day, and I can’t wait to continue doing that with Kylee these next two years.”
The new team will start training over the coming weeks, learning from current Walt Disney World Ambassadors, Serena Arvizu and Shannon-Smith Conrad.
The Winnie the Pooh Hundred Acre Wood Map Buckle Strap Mini Backpack Is The Perfect Bag for a Blustery Day!
Heading off on an adventure, whether it’s to find some “hunny” or just to the local cafe, requires the right gear. And what better way to carry your essentials than with a bag inspired by one of the most famous maps in literary history? The Winnie the Pooh Hundred Acre Wood Map Buckle Strap Mini Backpack is the perfect companion for any journey, big or small.
Priced at $79.90, this bag is a special find. It’s available exclusively at BoxLunch Gifts, making it a unique addition to any Disney collection.
This mini backpack is a fan favorite, inspired by a much-loved 2018 design. The bag is covered in a charming print of the Hundred Acre Wood map, a familiar and beloved sight for any Winnie the Pooh enthusiast. From Pooh’s House to Piglet’s house and even the sandy place where Roo plays, the map is a sweet and nostalgic reminder of the classic tales.
Functionally, the backpack is as delightful as it is cute. It has a drawstring closure to keep your treasures secure and buckle strap details that add a touch of rugged charm. It’s the perfect size for carrying a wallet, keys, phone, and maybe a small pot of hunny.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Pooh Bear or just love a touch of whimsy, this mini backpack is a must-have for your next expedition.
Mickey’s Outdoor Club Collection: A 90s Inspired Collaboration from Disney and Columbia Sportswear
This fall, two brands you know and love are teaming up again to bring you some serious retro style. Disney and Columbia Sportswear have collaborated on a brand-new collection called the Mickey’s Outdoor Club Collection, and it’s all about celebrating those classic ’90s vibes. This special-edition lineup is packed with warm, versatile gear for the whole family, from men and women to toddlers and youth. It’s the latest in a long history of cool collaborations between these two since 2016, and this one is a must-have for winter.
If you’re looking to stay cozy, the fleece pullovers are where it’s at. The Mickey Mouse and Friends Fleece Pullover is a soft and warm essential for hitting the slopes or just chilling out. Featuring a wintry print of Mickey and his pals, this anti-pill microfleece pullover has a half-snap front to keep you toasty. The women’s version even has a drawstring hem for a perfect fit. Whether you’re a seasoned pro on the mountain or more of an après-skier, this pullover is a great choice.
The collection also features a seriously cool rain jacket. The Mickey Mouse Ear Hooded Jacket brings a touch of Disney magic to a stylish and functional piece. It’s made with Columbia’s awesome Omni-Tech™ fabric, which is breathable but still keeps the rain out. The best part? The hood has 3D Mickey ears and a peaked brim, giving this jacket tons of character. There’s a version for adults and one for kids, so the whole family can stay dry in style.
To complete your outdoor look, check out the Mickey Mouse Hip Pack. This is perfect for when you need to keep your hands free, whether you’re hiking a trail or just walking around town. It features Mickey icon screen art and “Mickey’s Outdoor Club” printed on the front. With a main zippered compartment and a front pocket, it’s a great way to carry your essentials. The adjustable belt makes sure it fits just right so you can adventure in comfort.
Kids can get in on the fun too! The Mickey Mouse Fleece Pullover Jacket for Kids features Mickey skiing down the front against a snowy landscape. It’s a great layering piece to keep them warm during chilly activities. The kids Mickey Mouse Ear Hooded Jacket is just as cool as the adult version, with the same breathable, waterproof fabric and those awesome 3D Mickey ears. Plus, it has fun Mickey icon vents on the lining. This collection is a fantastic way for the entire family to embrace the winter season with a little help from Mickey and his friends.
Sail for Less! Disney Cruise Line Offers 40% Off Select Cruises
In celebration of World Gratitude Day, Disney Cruise Line is showing appreciation for its fans with a special offer. You can now get 40% off the cruise fare on select sailings if you book by September 25, 2025.
To take advantage of this offer, you must book your trip between September 19, 2025, and September 25, 2025. The discount applies to select cruises sailing from October 17, 2025, through December 19, 2025.
When booking, you will need to choose a Verandah, Oceanview, or Inside stateroom within the Guaranteed Stateroom with Restrictions category. Disney Cruise Line will select your specific room for you, which will be assigned closer to your departure date.
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If you’d like help booking this special offer, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
Giddy-Up and Go! The Levi’s x Toy Story Collection Is Here to Celebrate 30 Years of Friendship!
Alright, partner, listen up! It’s time to celebrate a real milestone that’s about to make you feel all kinds of nostalgic. Get ready to giddy up and dive into something that’s been 30 years in the making. Can you believe it’s been three decades since Disney and Pixar gave us Toy Story? I mean, who could forget the epic, and sometimes complicated, friendship between Woody and Buzz Lightyear? It’s the film that literally changed everything, being the very first computer-animated feature film and stealing hearts from kids to grown-ups.
To mark this huge anniversary, Disney and Pixar are teaming up with a brand that knows a thing or two about timeless style: Levi’s! The Levi’s x Toy Story 30th Anniversary collection is dropping on October 2, and it’s all about celebrating that Western spirit of Woody and the adventurous heart of the whole Toy Story crew.
This collection is a real treasure trove, featuring 23 unique pieces across apparel and accessories. You’ve got your classic Levi’s denim, of course, because what’s a Woody-themed collection without some authentic Western flair? The designers really leaned into that natural connection between Woody and Jessie’s cowboy-inspired look and Levi’s legendary heritage. It’s a match made in rodeo heaven, and you can see it in every stitch.
For the fellas, the collection has some serious Western swagger. We’re talking about iconic outerwear like the Levi’s x Toy Story Western Jacket and the Type III Trucker. If you’re heading out to the rodeo on a warmer day, you can rock the Levi’s x Toy Story All Over Print Vest or the Western Shacket. And to complete the look, they’ve got you covered with the Rodeo Shirt and some slick Western Flair or Carpenter Jean bottoms. It’s a full-on roundup of classic menswear pieces.
And for the ladies, the collection really channels Jessie’s feisty and independent spirit. You’ll find empowering silhouettes and authentic Western details everywhere you look. The standout piece has to be the Levi’s x Toy Story Type II Jacket, complete with the iconic “Yodelayheehoo” embroidery. Seriously, how cool is that? To go all-in on that cow print denim vibe, you can pair it with the Western Shirt and the Ribcage Bell. You’ll be ready to ride into any adventure, just like Jessie herself.
But wait, there’s more! The collection also lets you dress down in style with a limited-edition chocolate hoodie and some graphic tees that feature all your favorite characters and moments from the films.
And to round things out, they’ve got a bunch of awesome accessories, from stylish tote bags and hats to bandanas and more. The coolest part? Many of the pieces come with collectible patches, so you can customize your gear and show off your favorite characters, creating a bond with your clothes just like the one between a toy and its owner.
So, get ready to saddle up and snag some of these incredible pieces. With so many styles to check out, you’ll want to be quick! The Levi’s x Toy Story 30th Anniversary collection will be available worldwide on October 2. You can find it at Levi.com, on the Levi’s App, and in select Levi’s Stores. Plus, keep an eye out for select items on DisneyStore.com. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate a timeless classic with some seriously cool threads!
