Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from February 10–16!

Walt Disney World

• Price increases have hit the resort again: Park Hopper ticket add-on prices have gone up, Annual Pass prices have risen and the price of a private VIP tour has increased to as much as $750 an hour
• A new water parks and sports add-on ticket option has been announced
• A teenager was arrested for abandoning a stolen car near Magic Kingdom this week, and on Wednesday cast member transit was impacted as there was significant police activity behind Magic Kingdom due to an armed suspect
• A super new “The Incredibles” bus wrap has been sighted flying around Walt Disney World
• This weekend, a third-party bus caught fire at the Transportation and Ticket Center

Magic Kingdom

• Check out this week’s photo report for Magic Kingdom, including Valentine’s Day treats, a PeopleMover evacuation and more
• In construction and development this week in Magic Kingdom, new Walt Disney World Railroad track has been installed, and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover speed ramp reopened after its refurbishmet
• We tried the new Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cake from Columbia Harbor House and tasted the Lobster Cobb Salad, Home-Style Meatloaf and Cheesesteak Sandwich from the new all-day menu at Plaza Restaurant
• We reviewed the new “Cinderella 70th Anniversary” additions, which brought an air of enchantment to Early Morning Magic this week
• Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom in April may benefit from extended park hours and adjusted extra magic hours
• The Guest Experience Team had their hours reduced in the Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Check out this week’s photo report for Animal Kingdom, including entrance construction work, new treats, paint in Pandora and more
• The schedule for Earth Day 2020 has been announced for Animal Kingdom, and registration for the Tiffins Talks with Joe Rohde opens February 18
• We tried the new Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcake for Valentine’s Day
• Guests visiting Animal Kingdom in March may benefit fromm extended park opening hours on select dates

EPCOT

• Check out this week’s photo report for EPCOT, featuring Valentine’s Day around the park, new signage, a shoe in an escalator and more
• February 15 was sadly the final day of operations for Pin Central and Electric Umbrella in the park center
• It was also revealed that Phineas and Ferb Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure will end February 17
• In construction and development this week at EPCOT, large decorative pieces now encircle the base of the park entrance fountain, the MouseGear & Centorium buildings have been completely demolished, themed drinking fountains and landscaping has been added to the France pavilion, new directional signage has been installed as the entire park center closes, temporary park exit signs have gone up and rooftop solar panel mounts have been installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• A new logo has been revealed for the upcoming nighttime spectacular “HarmonioUS,” and it incorporates the classic EPCOT logo
• We reviewed the new vegan Blackberry Cupcake from Sunshine Seasons and the new Turkey and Mozzerella Sandwich and Chopped Chicken Salad with Agave Lime Vinaigrette from Eats at the EPCOT Experience
• The new park guidemap indicates that Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue and Taste Track will open imminently, shows new pathways and more
• New World Discovery FastPass+ kiosks have been unveiled near Test Track, while a bright purple moon is now part of the Mission: SPACE solar system
• Valentine’s Day at EPCOT saw a set of new attraction-themed photo props pop up across the park
• The walkup bar menu has been revealed for Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Check out this week’s photo report for Hollywood Studios, including large crowds, The Muppets and more
• The Cast Member preview dates for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway have been announced, with registration opening this weekend
• We reviewed the returning Raspberry Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box
• The temporarily-removed rats returned to the Muppets Courtyard fountain
• An “Onward” preview debuted in Walt Disney Presents
• Mike Wazowski is to be removed from the “Monsters, Inc.” meet and greet inside Walt Disney Presents, leaving just Sulley
• It was announced that the “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” stage show will draw to a close on February 22

Disney Springs

• Check out this week’s photo report for Disney Springs, including new merchandise collections and more
• We reviewed the new Valentine’s Day Macaron and Sweetheart Bread and the Bella Notte Petit Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

• We reviewed the most adorable Sweetheart Bear Cupcake

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• A Disney Villains-themed cake display and cocktails returned to the Contemporary this week for Villaintine’s Day 2020
• We reviewed all ten of the Villain desserts offered for the evil event

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

• We reviewed the Valentine’s Day Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Cupcake and Concha Cream Puff dessert

Disneyland Resort

• Disneyland Resort has announced ticket price increases ahead of the Marvel Avengers Campus opening, and the prices for the Disney MaxPass and Digital FastPass services will increase for 2020, too

Disneyland Park

• We reviewed the new Double Chocolate Mickey Beignets from Mint Julep Bar, the Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake and the starry new Galactic Parfait dessert from Galactic Grill
• An official statement was released about last week’s fire in Disneyland Park
• An incredible Sorcerer Mickey float, performer costumes and more features in the upcoming “Magic Happens” parade were revealed in a video this week, and it was announced that a “Magic Happens” dining package will be offered at Plaza Inn
• Disney FASTPASS has sped back into service at Autopia and will be coming soon to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Disney California Adventure

• A listing by Disney Auditions revealed the characters that will be featured in the upcoming Marvel Avengers Campus stunt show
• Disney FASTPASS is now available at Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue!

Downtown Disney District

• A “Lanford Lunchbox” free food truck pulled into Downtown Disney this weekend to promote the ABC sitcom “The Conners”
• We reviewed the huge Valentine’s Day Red Velvet and Vegan Black N’ White CakeShakes over at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
• Previously “Jamba Juice,” Jamba officially reopened after its refurbishment

Tokyo Disney Resort

• The Tokyo Disney Resort app launched a “Disney Photo” service

Tokyo Disneyland

• FastPass machines for “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast” have been revealed

Tokyo DisneySea

• Every treat, meal and drink has been revealed for Disney Easter 2020 in DisneySea
• We reviewed the delicious Toy Story Set with an adorable lunch case, the deceptively bad Lotso Cookie Sandwich and the scary Sulley Chicken & Corn Bun as part of Pixar Playtime 2020

Disneyland Paris

• Construction permits have revealed new details about the “Frozen Land” coming to Disneyland Paris, including a look at the layout of the area
• It was announced the Disneyland Paris PhotoPass+ service will no longer be managed by FUJIFILM from this April
• MIKA has been announced to headline Disneyland Paris Pride 2020
• The schedule for Saint Patrick’s Day at Disneyland Paris has been announced

Hong Kong Disneyland

• Hong Kong Disneyland has granted the government access to a vacant site to build coronavirus quarantine facilities

New Merchandise

• Unleash you inner artist with even more Ink & Paint collection merchandise released this week, including this Alex and Ani Sorcerer Mickey bracelet, Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly backpack, Sorcerer Mickey Otterbox phone case and Mickey limited-release MagicBand
• Snuggle up with this Winnie the Pooh and Friends corduroy plush collection or this new Wicket the Ewok Big Feet plush
• Represent your favorite EPCOT pavilion with this “Ich Bin” apparel and merchandise collection in Germany and a whole line of red telephone box and London bus merchandise and English Rose Minnie Ears in the U.K.
• Collect all this month’s Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired releases from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collectable series, which is out now!

• Dress for a trip to Muppet’s Courtyard with these bold Miss Piggy and Kermit Loungefly backpacks
• Be chillin’ like a villain with your true love with these new magnets, phone case and Villaintine’s Day apparel
• Accessorize with these Pixar fishing hats and Minnie heart ear headbands from Tokyo Disney Resort
• Show off your favorite planet in this Star Wars Tatooine Spirit Jersey
• Light up your space with these night lights, shaped like monorails, castles and more
• Keep your phone safe with these Tree of Life Garden D-Tech phone cases
• An Indiana Jones Adventure 25th anniversary Funko Pop figure will race into the parks February 29
• A new collection of merchandise hit the shelves in celebration of the 80th anniversary of “Fantasia” this week. We saw Dooney & Bourke bags and a stunning dress, and a limited-release MagicBand

• In apparel news, we spotted new Tommy Bahama shirts and a whole new colorful collection of Muppets apparel
• Give the little ones these Mickey and Minnie baby bibs
• Get the first peek at these Magical Unicorn and Classic Minnie Ear headbands, which will come to the parks soon
• The final round of Very Very Minnie Merchandise has been revealed for Tokyo Disneyland
• Carry around a new buddy with this adorable “Tangled” Pascal shoulder plush

Entertainment and Media

• A new book titled “The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky” is set to release in September
• It was revealed that Disney is working on a live-action “Rapunzel” movie and has a live-action “Aladdin” sequel in the works, whilst “Indiana Jones 5” will begin filming in two months
• Rick Moranis has been officially signed on to return for a new “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” sequel, which will come to theaters soon
• A new Play App augmented reality Mickey Mouse message is being mailed to guests after they’ve had a three-night stay in a Disney Resort hotel

Disney+

• “The Mighty Ducks” series has been officially announced for Disney+, with Lauren Graham set to star
• The “Rogue One” spinoff series will start filming this year
• Season 2 of “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” premiered on Disney+ February 14
• Production has begun on the second season of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” and we are excited to see a production of “Beauty and the Beast” come to East High

Other Disney News

• Disney Fairy Tale Weddings is set to debut a collection of princess-inspired bridal dresses
• A recently filed patent application indicates Disney could be developing a technology for interactive games on vehicles, possibly to be implemented on Walt Disney World buses
• A former Walt Disney World cast member has filed a lawsuit against the company after being fired for reporting workplace sexual harassment
• As Bombardier are in talks to sell off their rail division, there is a chance potential new monorails for Walt Disney World could be further delayed

WDW News Today

Make sure you catch up on the News Today episodes from this week!

EPCOT Closures, Runaway Railway Cast Preview, Muppet Fountain Rats Return – News Today 2/14/20

WDW and DL Ticket Price Increases, Magic Happens Honors Past, Frozen Land Details-News Today 2/12/20