The Mouse Report

03/31/2026

Who would you ride this with? Send this to a friend you want to get dizzy with on Roger Rabbits Cartoon Spin!

03/29/2026

A television commercial from 2008 marketing the all-new Toy Story [Midway] Mania attraction at the Disneyland Resort.

Toy Story Mania!, located underneath the loop of California Screamin’, “shrinks” guests to the size of a toy and tests their skills in a series of 3D carnival games. It features many characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” films.

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

New Star Wars Day Merch Coming to Disney Store and Disney Parks

Coming April 4, 2026 to DisneyStore.com and on May 4, 2026 to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, we have the May the 4th Logo Collection themed to one of the galaxy’s favorite duos: the Mandalorian and Grogu. This year’s collection is inspired by beloved characters from The Mandalorian series and soon to debut film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, including the Mandalorian himself, and of course Grogu.

- From Disney Parks Blog

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

Released in 1995, Toy Story was a groundbreaking achievement in filmmaking as the first fully computer-animated feature film, created by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by John Lasseter, it was a milestone in animation, composed of 114,240 frames rendered entirely on computers.

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN WILL CLOSE ON MAY 4TH FOR SCHEDULED REFURBISHMENT AT DISNEYLAND WITH NO CURRENT REOPENING DATE! FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST DISNEY INFORMATION INCLUDING RIDE CLOSURES AND REOPENING DATES!

03/20/2026

Catastrophe Canyon was the explosive centerpiece of the famed Studio Backlot Tour at Disney-MGM Studios, designed to showcase the magic of movie-making through immersive practical effects. As tram guests entered the rocky canyon set, they suddenly found themselves in the middle of a “live” disaster scene where an earthquake rattled the vehicle, power lines sparked, a fuel truck burst into flames, and a massive flash flood of rushing water poured down from above, all choreographed in real time to simulate a Hollywood action sequence. Disney’s Hollywood Studios used this sequence not just for thrills, but to reveal how special effects were created, with the tram circling behind the set to expose the hidden mechanics. Debuting with the park’s studio-focused identity in 1989, Catastrophe Canyon remained a fan-favorite finale for over two decades before the entire attraction closed in 2014 to make way for newer lands like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, marking the end of an era when the park celebrated behind-the-scenes filmmaking.

📹 video by SOCAL360

03/20/2026

What do you think of the refresh?

03/13/2026

📣 OPENING DATES ANNOUNCED! 📣

Guest visiting Walt Disney World this summer will be able to experience updated attractions, including:
🚀 Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – April 8
⭐️ Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! – May 26
🎬 “The Walt Disney Studios” Courtyard – May 26
🪂 Soarin’ Across America – May 26
🐶 Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station – May 26