It’s already been a fantastic year for Lego fans like myself, who have been blessed with some brilliant new sets. Lego Disney sets have been plentiful this year, and just this week, Lego have announced a brand new set which has just jumped up to number 1 on my Lego wish list!
Launching on September 1st, Lego are set to release the brand new WALL-E and EVE! set, featuring the two titular characters, along with fellow robot M-O and WALL-E’s cockroach friend, Hal.
Image Credit: Lego Group
The set looks brilliant and the brick depictions of all of the four characters are instantly recognisable to those of the movie. WALL-E looks great and I particularly like the brush of dirt across his front. Lots of comparisons will be drawn to the WALL-E Lego Ideas set which released back in 2015 and to be fair, I think the 2025 version looks just as good.
The rest of the characters have also really impressed me and I love the little touches and references to the movie. The inclusion of both M-O and Hal really put a smile on my face when I saw this set announced; the set could have simply just been WALL-E and EVE and I would be over the moon, but I really appreciate the inclusion of these side characters.
Image Credit: Lego Group
What is probably the cherry on top of a spectacular set, is the very nice looking price tag. Priced at £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99, I think the set is great value for money, particularly considering the fact that Disney sets generally come at more of a premium than the other Lego lines.
Image Credit: Lego Group
I often refer to 2015’s WALL-E set as “the one that got away”, so I’m thrilled that I can finally get my hands on an official Lego WALL-E set. For me, this is an absolute day one purchase!
The Lego WALL-E and EVE! set releases on September 1st at Lego and other select retailers. What do you think of the set? Will you be picking it up? Let me know in the comments.
Last month, while heading home from a three-month-long campervan road trip around Europe, I thought it would be rude not to make a quick stop at Disney Village in Paris on my way back to the UK. So that’s exactly what I did.
I’d visited Disneyland Paris earlier this year and at that time, the Disney Village was under a huge amount of construction, with various stores closed as they were refurbished ahead of summer. Renovations were still going ahead during my visit last month, but thankfully, only to a small section of the Village itself and the newly refurbished shops were ready for me to shop in and enjoy the much-needed air conditioning!
Disney Glamour
First up, was the Disney Glamour store, home to various bits of Disney jewellery and expensive branded handbags. The store feels extremely premium and there was an overwhelming number of stunning Disney jewellery pieces. I didn’t hang around for too long in this section of the store, partly because of the price tags, but also because I rather embarrassingly walked into the sliding door by mistake! For reference, the door opens a lot slower than you think!
Some of the beautiful handbags on display!
Disney Style
The Disney Style store sits next to the Glamour store and actually opens up into it, but with Style focusing on clothing and there’s plenty of diversity between children’s and adults clothing. The layout is fairly similar to how it was previously, but the modern and clean aesthetic to the store makes it feel much more refreshed compared to how it was for many years.
A fantastic Up inspired handbag.
LEGO Store
Next up was the LEGO Store, which much like Disney Glamour retained much of its original layout, but all feeling much more refreshed. Outside, there is a brand new LEGO Disney themed statue featuring characters like Woody, Mickey, Minnie, Elsa and Peter Pan – a perfect place for a photo. Inside the store, there is a brand new centrepiece of a LEGO magical Mickey which honestly looks incredible. There are a number of other LEGO Disney statues and display pieces dotted around the store – I’d recommend spending some time looking out for them.
Perfect place for photos!
Deco by Disney
The final refurbished store to visit was Deco by Disney, offering Disney inspired homeware and artwork. This was always one of my favourite stores in the Disney Village as I loved all of the artwork and memorabilia that were on sale. Unfortunately, Deco by Disney appears to be much more focused on the homeware, rather than the one of a kind display pieces that were previously available. There was a small section dedicated to artwork, but I found it rather lacking.
Despite the omission of artwork and memorabilia, the layout of the store is fairly simple and easy to navigate, with wooden beams running along the ceiling, giving the store a vibrant, modern look. This store actually used to be two stories, with a long winding ramp taking shoppers to the 1st floor where the majority of the artwork pieces were showcased. The decision to condense the store does make sense and looks all the better for it, it’s just come at the cost of a severe lack of art and collectibles.
Even in June, there are Christmas decorations for sale!
Final Thoughts
All in all, the newly refurbished Disney Village stores look absolutely fantastic – more modern, inviting, and definitely more in line with the high standards you’d expect at a Disney resort.
It does beg the question though, when will the World of Disney and Disney Store get the same treatment? Compared to these new refurbs, they’re starting to feel pretty dated. With the Frozen-themed land set to open in 2026, I wouldn’t be surprised if those bigger stores are next on the list.
Have you visited the newly refurbished stores at the Disney Village lately? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Every week, I round up some of the best Disney related deals to be found online. From a new Disney+ perks programme, to discounted Disneyland California tickets, here are some of this week’s best deals (for the roundup of last week’s deals, check them out here).
Disney+ Launches Always-On Perks Programme, Hulu Joins This Summer!
Disney+ has just rolled out its new always-on Perks programme, offering subscribers rewards ranging from sweepstakes to discounts. Hulu will join the fun from June 2, 2025, with weekly benefits all summer long. These programmes are designed to give fans everything from access to unique experiences and sweepstakes to everyday savings and special discounts.
Highlights of Disney+ Perks at Launch (US):
A chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday world premiere.
An opportunity to win a four-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship.
A six-month free DashPass membership from DoorDash (for new members).
Enjoy 20% off on adidas.com and in the adidas app.
Receive 15% off purchases at Funko.com and Loungefly.com.
Plus, take advantage of special summer savings at Walt Disney World Resort! Get rates starting from $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort when you stay two nights or longer at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels.
Unlock Hulu Perks This Summer (US):
Beginning June 2, Hulu subscribers can look forward to new weekly offers including:
Chances to win tickets to popular events like Lollapalooza and Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Opportunities to win passes to Comic-Con® in San Diego.
Sweepstakes for exclusive items inspired by Hulu favourites such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Only Murders in the Building.
Unfortunately, at launch, these perks are exclusive to the United States. Fingers crossed they roll out across the globe sooner rather than later! For those of you in the States, you can check out these exciting new benefits here.
FREE Dining & Drinks for your 2026 Walt Disney World Trip
Planning a 2026 holiday to Walt Disney World in Florida? You could snag FREE Disney Dining & Drinks when you book a Hotel & Ticket package for selected dates between January and December 2026.
This amazing deal also includes 14 days of Disney Magic Tickets for the price of just 7 days, giving you more time to explore all the parks! Plus, if you book by July 1st, 2025, you can save up to £300 on your total holiday cost.
Free dining and drinks on 2026 Walt Disney World holidays!
Depending on your Disney Resort hotel, your free dining could range from quick-service meals to a full Disney Dining Plan, saving you hundreds of pounds (up to £1,119 per adult for a two-week stay!). Children aged 3-9 also get a free dining plan if an adult buys one.
Booking direct with Disney also offers perks like low deposits (from £50pp) and flexible payments, as well as those valuable magic hours!
Learn more about the promotion and book your trip to Walt Disney World here.
Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer – Visit for as Low as $100 Per Day!
For those of you planning a summer visit to Disneyland in California, this is a deal you won’t want to miss! For a limited time, you can visit the Disneyland Resort for as low as $100 per day with a special 4-day, 1-park per day ticket (totalling $400). Prefer a shorter trip? Grab a 3-day ticket for as low as $120 per day ($360 total).
These specially priced tickets are valid for visits between May 16 through August 14, 2025. This offer perfectly coincides with the exciting Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, so you can immerse yourself in all the new entertainment and decorations!
Just a heads-up: These tickets are subject to theme park reservation availability, so be sure to check your preferred dates before purchasing. You can also add Park Hopper and Lightning Lane Multi Pass upgrades for additional fees.
Check out this special anniversary ticket offer and book your magical trip to Disneyland Resort here.
Amazon Disney deal round up
As usual, there are tons of Disney-related deals available over on Amazon, from big savings on Disney LEGO sets to a Stitch slush maker that looks perfect for summer, I’ve picked out some of the highlights below. Note, as an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases – this really helps to grow my blog!
Funko have launched their summer sale, with discounts available across both Funko products and Loungefly, ranging from savings of between 10% up to 50%. The summer sale is active on both the US Funko site, as well as Funko Europe. From Bitty Pop 4 packs as low as £3, to some really funky full-size Stitch Pops, there are plenty of deals available across Disney, Star Wars and Marvel.
FREE Lady & the Tramp 70th Anniversary Key with Disney Store UK Orders over £30
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Lady & the Tramp, shoppers who spend over £30 on Disney Store UK can receive a free special anniversary key with their order. The free gift should automatically apply to all baskets over £30, however if it doesn’t show, use the code KEY at checkout. This freebie aligns nicely with some of the sale items the Disney Store are currently running, including 25% off on Toy Story action figures, plus a fresh new range of Lilo & Stitch merchandise.
This offer runs until June 9th (or whilst stocks last). Check out the full details here.
Up to 50% off at the US Disney Store + FREE shipping on orders over $85
Over on the US Disney Store, Disney’s ‘Twice upon a year sale’ is now live, with a number of items available at big discounts. The website states that shoppers can get up 50% off certain items, but I’ve seen some products available with discounts as big as 75%! Some of my personal favourite picks are the Ahsoka Tano mask for kids ($7.98 down from $44.99), an awesome Home Alone mug ($4.98 down from $19.99) and some rather stylish Cinderella platform Crocs ($59.98 down from $99.99)
Shoppers can also get free shipping on orders over $85 using the code SHIPMAGIC at checkout.
Huge savings on Star Wars Young Jedi bundle (save £182!)
For young Star Wars fans based in the UK, retailer The Entertainer currently have an amazing offer available on a bundle of Star Wars Young Jedi toys. The bundle, retailing at £247.97, is currently priced at £65 and contains 7 Young Jedi products, from playsets to lightsabers. Be quick though, their website currently states that they have low stock of this bundle!
Every week, I round up some of the best Disney related deals to be found online. From free downloadables to bonus theme park cash for booking your next trip to Disneyland, here are some of this week’s best deals.
FREE Dining & Drinks for your 2026 Walt Disney World Trip
Planning a 2026 holiday to Walt Disney World in Florida? You could snag FREE Disney Dining & Drinks when you book a Hotel & Ticket package for selected dates between January and December 2026.
This amazing deal also includes 14 days of Disney Magic Tickets for the price of just 7 days, giving you more time to explore all the parks! Plus, if you book by July 1st, 2025, you can save up to £300 on your total holiday cost.
Free dining and drinks on 2026 Walt Disney World holidays!
Depending on your Disney Resort hotel, your free dining could range from quick-service meals to a full Disney Dining Plan, saving you hundreds of pounds (up to £1,119 per adult for a two-week stay!). Children aged 3-9 also get a free dining plan if an adult buys one.
Booking direct with Disney also offers perks like low deposits (from £50pp) and flexible payments, as well as those valuable magic hours!
Learn more about the promotion and book your trip to Walt Disney World here.
FREE gift card worth up to €150 when booking a summer trip to Disneyland Paris
Until 1 June 2025, guests can receive a gift card worth up to €150 to spend in Disneyland Paris shops and restaurants when booking select Disney Hotel and Park Tickets packages. Guests can simply pick up their gift card upon arrival at their booked Disneyland Paris hotel. Guests are eligible for the gift card when booking a stay between 5 July and 7 September 2025.
This offer nicely coincides with the brand new Disney Music Festival which is currently going on until 7September. With festival exclusive themed merchandise available, this gift card could be very handy!
Learn more about the promotion and book your Disneyland Paris trip here.
Amazon Disney deal round up
As usual, there are tons of Disney related deals available over on Amazon, from heavily discounted LEGO sets to a Disney parks cookbook, I’ve picked out some of the highlights below. Note, as an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases – this really helps to grow my blog!
FREE Pua soft toy with Disney Store UK Orders over £60
Shoppers who spend over £60 on the UK Disney Store can receive a free Pua soft toy with their order. The Pua plush is from the Disney Blissful Buddies Collection, created for the Disney Store. There are numerous items currently on sale at the Disney store to take you over the £60 threshold. Some of the highlights include a festive Mickey and Minnie Christmas jumper, an awesome Grape Soda drinking tumbler from Up, and a very reasonably priced Elsa costume for kids.
FREE Shipping and FREE gift when you spend $100+ at the US Disney Store
For Disney fans based in the United States, free shipping is available on orders over $99 when you use the code SHIPMAGIC at checkout. Alternatively, shoppers who spend over $100 can redeem an alternative code at the checkout to receive one of four gifts; either a Mickey Mouse mug, a Minnie Mouse mug, a WDW snow globe Christmas decoration or a Disneyland snow globe Christmas decoration.
Check out these offers on the US Disney Store here and view the free gift codes below.
Free gift when you spend $100+ at the Disney Store
FREE Tie-Fighter token in MONOPOLY GO! for Disney+ subscribers
Players of the hugely popular MONOPOLY GO! mobile game can download a free Star Wars themed Tie-Fighter token to use in the game, provided they are subscribed to Disney+. Unfortunately, this freebie is only available to Disney+ subscribers based in the United States.
Ahead of Disney’s live action reimagining of Lilo & Stitch releasing on Friday 23rd May, Disney fans can download a free Stitch activity pack. Perfect for younger Lilo & Stitch fans, the activity pack contains colouring pages; “Spot the Difference” games; word searches; a Stitch mask you can cut out and wear; and more!
FREE Walt Disney Archives 55th anniversary mobile wallpapers
To celebrate 55 years of the Walt Disney Archives, Disney fans can download a collection of 55th Anniversary wallpapers. There are six wallpapers to choose from:
Mickey Mouse Plush Doll
Cinderella Glass Slippers
Winnie the Pooh Live-Action Reference Stand-In
BB-8, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Hitchhiking Ghosts, Haunted Mansion attraction
Prop Storybook (“Mickey Mouse – His Book”)
Image Credit: D23.
I’ve currently got the BB-8 set as my phone wallpaper but I think they are all really cute!
You can download the wallpapers here, as well as checking out the other upcoming Walt Disney Archive events instore this summer.
Seen a deal you’re excited about? Let me know in the comments or tag me on socials if you grab one!
The Lego Group and Disney continue to expand their longstanding relationship with a brand new wave of Lego Disney sets which are set to release this summer. We are in for a treat too as there are some fantastic sets releasing, with sets covering Toy Story, Princesses and even 101 Dalmatians! Check out the details of each set below.
I am a huge fan of this set! I think it’s a great tribute set for Toy Story’s 30th anniversary, encapsulating some of the charm of the first two Toy Story movies. The train itself really reminds me of the sort of train you’d see at a Disney park parade. Minifigure wise, it’s also really nice to get a Bo Peep minifigure in her dress from the early Toy Story films; previously, we’ve only had her refreshed Toy Story 4 look in the previous wave of sets. Plus, there’s a fantastic-looking Billy, Goat and Gruff print to accompany Bo Peep, which I think is a really nice touch.
Price-wise, $39.99/£34.99/€39.99 isn’t too bad in the scheme of things. Unfortunately, Disney sets often come at a premium compared to Lego’s own, but I think for the 4 minifigures, 3 army men, Billy, Goat and Gruff print, and the overall build, the price is justified.
It’s been a few years now since we’ve had a Toy Story set release, so it’s great to see that the Lego Toy Story license is continuing – does this also mean we will get sets when Toy Story 5 releases next year?!
This is another absolute standout set for me! Usually I don’t pick up any of the Princess sets (not a huge fan of the mini dolls, much more of a minifigure man!), however, I don’t think I can resist picking this set up!
Firstly, I think the castle itself is really impressive, with 5 different sections to the castle all being designed specifically for the 5 different princesses included in the set. From left to right, we have a water-themed tropical section for Moana, an Arabian-style castle for Jasmine, a standout tower at the centre of the set for Rapunzel, elements of traditional Chinese architecture for Mulan, and then finally another water section, this time focused on the ocean for Ariel. I feel that having these five different sections will help keep the build fun and also offer great play opportunity for younger builders.
However, the standout from this set for me is undoubtedly the pet mini-doll figures that accompany their Princess counterparts. We’ve seen some of the pet figures in various sets before; however, I believe this is the first time we have seen a Lego Mushu figure! Being a huge Mulan fan, this is definitely a day-one purchase! Whilst the retail price may be a little high to justify the Mushu figure alone, I think the set as a whole offers fair value for money and is perfect for Lego fans young and old.
This is the first of two 101 Dalmatians sets releasing as part of this summer 2025 wave, and it’s aimed at younger builders. However, despite the 6+ rating, I think this set is going to have huge appeal for Lego Disney fans of any age! Featuring brick-built figures of Lucky and Penny, plus a small TV with a nice little tribute to Thunderbolt from the original 101 Dalmatians movie, I think the build looks really smart overall. I do question the use of tan pieces on the underside of the two Dalmatians, as Dalmatians are typically white all over; however, this is only a minor concern I have. At a retail price of $24.99/£19.99/€24.99, I think this set is fantastic value – the only issue is I would want to buy 50 more sets to have 101 Dalmatians!
While I appreciate I’m not necessarily the target audience for this Minnie Mouse Pet Hotel Lego Set, the set overall just seems fairly lacklustre, particularly given the price. While there is some playability with the slide and there are some nice characters, Figaro and Creampuff in particular, I think the set is grossly overpriced. When you compare the price of this set to the Toy Story Celebration set, it’s a no-brainer which one to pick up, if you were given the choice!
Again, this is another set that doesn’t quite tick the boxes for me. Firstly, the build seems fairly lacking in my opinion – rather than focusing on both the Arendelle Castle and Ice Castle, focusing on one, slightly larger build would have been a better route to go down. I get the impression that Lego are almost going for a Polly Pocket style build with this set; however, I don’t think this translates very well to Lego.
This is reinforced with the strange-looking mini-doll figures in the set too. Now, I mentioned I am not a huge fan of the mini dolls anyway; however, in this set the large heads and small bodies just frankly look rather odd. I am impressed with the wide selection of characters in this set, however, particularly Honeymaren, who is a bit of a random yet welcome inclusion. Price-wise, I’d argue that this set is a little overpriced and would definitely wait for a sale if you were looking to pick this up.
With the upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch film releasing later this month, it makes perfect sense that Lego are releasing more Lilo & Stitch sets, and finally, Angel gets the brick treatment! I think the build looks fantastic and really encapsulates the charm and sassiness that Angel exhibits in Lilo & Stitch: The Series. While I feel like the playability of this set will be fairly limited, I think Angel will make a fantastic display piece, particularly when accompanied by the existing Stitch set. At $64.99/£59.99/€64.99, I think this set is priced pretty reasonably.
The second of the 101 Dalmatians sets releasing this summer is this 101 Dalmatians Puppy Set, coming in at a whopping 1722 pieces. 1 Given the piece count, it’s no surprise that this set is marketed as 18+ (People under 17 can’t build big sets too?!). Of course, that comes with a hefty price tag. At $149.99/£129.99/€139.99, the set actually represents a fair price per piece, but it is still going to be an expensive purchase for any collector.
What helps to somewhat justify the price is the seemingly interchangeable nature of the set. It looks like there are several options to modify the puppy as you please: a red collar, blue collar, tongue in, tongue out, or perhaps one black eye to recreate everyone’s favourite puppy, Patch? Whilst definitely an expensive set, this is definitely one that I will be picking up.
Last but certainly not least is the brilliant Luxo Jr. set! I’m over the moon that the iconic Luxo Jr. lamp and Pixar ball have been made into a Lego set, and I’m equally happy with the very reasonable pricing. For a Pixar fan boy like myself, this is the ultimate display piece. What’s more, the fact that you can display it with Luxo Jr. crushing the Pixar ball is just the cherry on top! It is worth noting, however, that I do feel like the appeal of this set is going to be fairly limited; ultimately, it is just a lamp and ball, and it doesn’t have the universal appeal that a Mickey Mouse or Lion King set would have.
Overall, I’m very impressed with this wave of Lego Disney sets. It’s great to see some iconic movies like 101 Dalmatians getting some love, as well as Lego catering to both Disney and Pixar fans with varying display pieces. It’s looking like this summer is going to be an expensive one for me!
All these sets release on June 1st at Lego and other select retailers. Which sets are you most excited to pick up? Let me know in the comments below!
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