Disney Reduces Capital Expenditure Decrease for Parks to $700 Million
Matthew Soberman
As it turns out, Disney Parks, Resorts and Products will be spending more than previously expected on construction and refurbishments at the theme parks. At last week’s Q3 earnings call, The Walt Disney Company announced that the cut in capital expenditures has been reduced to $700 million. Previously, a $900 million cut was expected. Disney …
REVIEW: New UOAP Exclusive Strawberry Lemonade Heart from Voodoo Doughnut is a Sweet Summer Treat at Universal Orlando Resort
Matthew Soberman
Passholder Appreciation Days have begun at Universal Orlando Resort, and Voodoo Doughnut at CityWalk is showing the love with this UOAP Appreciation Doughnut, exclusively for annual passholders! The fried yeast doughnut is shaped into a heart, topped with a black icing and decorated in the neon pink, yellow, blue and green of the classic Universal …
SHOP: NEW “The Haunted Mansion” Merchandise Collection (Spirit Jerseys, Loungefly, Crocs, and More) Materializes on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween, awaken your wallets for new shopDisney arrivals! First previewed back in May, a whole new collection of The Haunted Mansion merchandise has materialized on shopDisney ahead of its full arrival at the Disney Parks. Just in are new black velvet Minnie Ears, glow-in-the-dark Spirit Jerseys for both Walt Disney …
SHOP: NEW Disney Parks Halloween 2020 Merchandise Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Happy Halloween in August! While we wait for Fall decorations to arrive at the Magic Kingdom, new Halloween 2020 merchandise has officially arrived on shopDisney, including items for Disneyland Resort. Check out everything from light-up plush, to Spirit Jerseys, Crocs, decor, Minnie Ears, and even bubble wands now available on shopDisney. Some of our favorite …
“Must Do Disney” Removed from Resort TV Lineup at Walt Disney World
Charly Shelton
UPDATE: Despite seemingly having been removed, “Must Do Disney” has been quietly moved to channel 73 under “Must Do Disney Sp”, which previously showed the Spanish dubbed version of the show. Guests looking for this beloved show can turn to channel 73 to see Stacey, but keep in mind that many of the offerings showed …
VIDEO: Watch the Cinderella Castle Character Greeting at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
With Tokyo Disneyland currently adapting operations for COVID-19, short greeting shows have taken the place of full parades and meet-and-greets. One such chance is every couple of hours in front of Cinderella Castle, where Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale all come out for a few minutes to wave and pose for …
Disney’s Halloween Festival and Disney’s Enchanted Christmas Still Taking Place at Disneyland Paris This Year
Staff Writer
Amidst the continued uncertainty over our favorite park experiences in result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are thrilled to share that both the Halloween and Christmas celebratory seasons will still go ahead this year at Disneyland Paris. Although it was previously announced that the two planned Halloween parties were to be cancelled this year, …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 27 Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
On this week’s episode: Continuing from our last episode, we do the second part of who almost was cast as our favorite superheroes! We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode …
PHOTOS: Islands of Adventure Jurassic World Merchandise from Universal Orlando Resort
Annie Wilson
With so many exciting changes coming to Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure here at Universal Orlando, we decided to do a little shopping for some Jurassic World gear. Take a look at the different collections of Jurassic World merchandise available here at Jurassic Outfitters. Jurassic World “Spirit Jersey” Style Long Sleeve Top – $55 …
PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse & Mickey Mouse Hair Accessories Make a Stylish Appearance at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Add a little something special to your next Disney outfit with these Minnie and Mickey Mouse themed hair accessories. Perfect for a day at the parks, or any outfit that just needs a pop of color, these accessories are nothing short of adorable. The Minnie Mouse hair ties and clips are priced at $9.99. The …
PHOTOS: New Americana Overalls Arrive at the Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
While checking out all of the new social distancing procedures at the Magic Kingdom, we’ve spotted some new merchandise as well. We didn’t get to celebrate the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World this year, but we can still celebrate with these new Americana overalls! Americana Overalls – $34.99 These overalls are definitely a …
PHOTOS: Universal Studios Japan Debuts Adorable New Cloth Face Masks
Spencer Lloyd
At Disney and Universal parks across the United States, adorable and clever face coverings have been released through the pandemic so Guests can show their park and character spirit, even during a global pandemic. And now it seems that Japan, known for near-ubiquitous mask-wearing during allergy and flu season, is entering the mix! Universal Studios …
PHOTOS: New Reversible Sequined Minnie Mouse Backpack and Pencil Case Shimmer at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The summer might feel like it’s just starting, but the return of the school year is quickly approaching. Make sure you head back in bright styles that Minnie Mouse would approve of with this new reversible sequined backpack and pencil case! Reversible Sequined Minnie Mouse Backpack – $44.99 These bright neon backpacks feature a fun …
PHOTOS: New Disney Princess, “Frozen”, “Toy Story”, and Spider-Man Stationery Supply Kits Arrive at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The upcoming school year might be a bit different than what we’re all used to, but that doesn’t mean we can’t add a bit of magic it. You can now feel like a Princess, a toy, or a superhero with these new stationery supplies! Each of these supply kit sets includes a folder, spiral notebook, …
PHOTOS: New Hidden Mickey Animal Print Scrunchies Bring Wild Style to the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Scrunchies are back in style, and Disney has been quick to release a whole new collection of hair accessories to help keep us cool and stylish in the summer heat. Recently, we spotted these Disney Parks and character-themed scrunchies, and colorful Disney headbands, featuring the Pixar Luxo ball and more. We even spotted these divisive …
TONIGHT: Pressing Issues – The Walt Disney Company Earnings and Cuts to Walt Disney World Park Operating Hours (8/9/20)
Kevin Lake
Join us at 8 PM ET for Pressing Issues as we present an in-depth discussion and analysis of the biggest stories of the week and their impact on Disney Parks, Guests, and Cast Members. In this week’s episode, our panel analyzes the financial earnings announced by The Walt Disney Company this week, along with other …
“Once On This Island” Adaptation to be Developed for Disney+
Staff Writer
It has been reported that Disney+ is working on a movie adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical “Once On This Island”. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the adaptation is set to be written by Jocelyn Bioh, with Wanuri Kahiu on board to direct. The musical will be produced by Marc Platt. The musical, with a …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Friends Stitched-Up Plush Toys are Now Available at Walt Disney World
MissAlison
What Walt Disney World vacation could be complete without bringing home a souvenir? If leaving the Most Magical Place on Earth leaves you in stitches, perhaps you should take home one of these new stitched-up plush toys! We found some friends you can cuddle with at the Magic Kingdom in the Emporium today. Let’s take …
PHOTOS: New Jungle Cruise MagicBand Sails into the Magic Kingdom
Charly Shelton
The World Famous Jungle Cruise just turned 65 years old with the anniversary of Disneyland this July. To celebrate, Disney has debuted new Jungle Cruise-related merchandise to keep guests in stitches wherever they may set sail. The newest arrival is this Jungle Cruise MagicBand, found at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar in the Magic Kingdom. …
PHOTOS: New Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster License Plate Magnet Zooms into Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Calling all fans of Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, you may want to hop into your limousines and drive over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as a cool new magnet has just been released. This new magnet is styled just like a license plate, with the acronym RNRC in bold yellow letters against the magnet’s purple background, …
PHOTOS: More “Nightmare Before Christmas” Character Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Last week, we showed you four new “Nightmare Before Christmas” character plush that had arrived in Walt Disney World, ready to bring cuddly spooks and frights ahead of the pumpkin season. But, two more residents of Halloweentown have just shown up in the Magic Kingdom too. Come with us and you will see, these new …
PHOTOS: Newly Modified Face Painting Available at Universal Orlando Resort
Staff Writer
Universal Orlando Resort recently updated their face mask policy, stating that guests must wear masks at all times unless eating or drinking while socially distanced. As we made our way around Universal Studios Florida today, we stumbled upon a newly modified face painting stand. Guests can now get their face painted with brand-new designs themed …
PHOTOS: New Stormtrooper, Simba, Mad Tea Party, and Tigger Patterned Shirts Arrive at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Last month, Disney introduced new patterned shirts featuring different classic characters. Now the collection is growing with Stormtrooper, Simba, Mad Tea Party, and Tigger t-shirts. Stormtrooper “Pew Pew” T-Shirt – $36.99 This shirt has cartoon Stormtroopers patterned with the words “pew pew.” Each Stormtrooper has a slightly different costume. Simba T-Shirt – $36.99 This shirt …
REVIEW: Confetti Cake from TODAY Cafe is a Beautiful Work of Art at Universal Studios Florida
Annie Wilson
The TODAY Cafe, located just inside the entrance of Universal Studios Florida, is a great little spot to grab a variety of sandwiches, pastries, and desserts. We love to stop in and grab a quick sandwich, and we’ve had our eye on the confetti cake in the display case for a while. We finally gave …
PHOTOS: New Twilight Zone Tower of Terror “You Can Check In, But You Can’t Check Out” Merchandise Drops into Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
The time is now, and as we have recently witnessed, there has been a new assortment of merchandise themed to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror checking in to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Earlier this summer we spotted a pair of Bellhop Minnie Ears and a water bottle, but it looks like more items have started …
PHOTOS: New Marquee Keychain and Pin Arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood
Shannen Ace
Recently, we told you about a new line of Universal Studios Hollywood merchandise based around the neon marquee design. Now, there are two new additions to this line in the form of a pin and a keychain. Universal Studios Hollywood Keychain – $8.00 This marquee design features classic Universal attractions, such as King Kong Encounter, …
VIDEO: “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom Currently Open With No Music
Alicia
Love it or hate it, we all know the words to “it’s a small world” and find ourselves singing along while riding the attraction. Except for today, where it seems guests at the Magic Kingdom are experiencing “it’s a small world” without any music at all. Thanks to Twitter user @bethawho, she caught a video …
UPNT Weekly Recap: Passholder Appreciation, Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise, and More
Staff Writer
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 3-9, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out this week’s photo …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Historic Company Losses, a Sinking Boat, a Stuck Car, “Haunted Mansion” Crocs, and More
Staff Writer
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 August 3-9, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s photo report for …
PHOTOS: New “The Child” Baby Yoda Hasbro Mini Figure Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
If you’re a “Star Wars” action figure collector, you won’t want to miss this brand-new release, which we found today in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From Hasbro’s “Star Wars: The Black Series” of toys and models comes this sweet Baby Yoda (or, “The Child”) mini figure, perfect to add to your figurine galaxy. As you can …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/8/20 (Figment Shoulder Plush Release, New MagicBands, Mixed Crowd Levels, and More)
Kevin Lake
Ciao from EPCOT! We’re getting into the international spirit as we tour World Showcase and the rest of EPCOT today, where we were treated to quite a few fun finds, mostly of the merchandise variety. New MagicBands, a variety of other new items, and perhaps most importantly, the official release of the Figment shoulder plush. …
PHOTOS: New Viking Keychain and Mug Arrive at Norway Pavilion in EPCOT
Shannen Ace
The Norway Pavilion in EPCOT isn’t just for Frozen fans. It still houses plenty of cool Viking merchandise for people more interested in the historical side of Norway. Today, we found a new keychain and matching mug. Viking Spinner Keychain – $12.99 This keychain spins to show either a viking or the word “Norway” with …
“Happily Ever After” MagicBand Available for Preorder Now on My Disney Experience for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
Staff Writer
“Happily Ever After” and all other firework shows at Walt Disney World are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. While we certainly miss these magical experiences, we also see the light at the end of the tunnel with this “Happily Ever After” MagicBand that is now available exclusively on My Disney Experience for pre-arrival guests and …
Walt Disney World Outlines Annual Passholder Refund and Extension Details Ahead of August 11 Deadline
Alicia
August 11th is the deadline to cancel your Walt Disney World Annual Pass, and to help guests make their decision on how they want to proceed, a push notification went out via the My Disney Experience app to discuss all of the Annual Pass options. Let’s take a look a the various options that are …
Universal Studios Japan Cancels Summer Blackout Dates, Adds Benefits to VIP Annual Studio Passes
Spencer Lloyd
As Universal Studios Japan continues to recover from its extended COVID-19 closure, attendance is still not in a particularly good spot. So, the park is attempting to sweeten the pot, so to speak, for holders of Annual Studio Passes by canceling blackout dates and adding benefits for VIP-level passholders. Blackout dates set for August and …
PHOTOS: Every Hidden (and Not-So-Hidden) Easter Egg in D23’s “Fantastic Worlds” Map
Charly Shelton
D23, the official Disney fan club, gives a gift to its members who join every year. Gifts from the past have included pins, reproductions of rare documents from the Disney archives and more. This year’s gift went above and beyond by including a set of pins, a patch, a bandanna and this incredible D23 Fantastic …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “Holes” on Deep in the Plus, Featuring Alex Mac from iHeartRadio!
Rob Whiteside
Welcome once again to Deep in the Plus! Each week, we pull a different movie or TV show from the Disney+ vault and tell you the history, the details, give our review, and tell you if it’s worth your time. Join us now every Friday night at 7:00 PM (ET) for a new episode! Or catch …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Volcano Bay View Room at Cabana Bay Beach Resort at Universal Orlando
Tom Corless
Have you stayed in any hotels at Universal Orlando Resort? If not, we have you covered with our latest room tour. We spent a few nights in a Volcano Bay view room at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, so let’s see how we liked it. Before even getting to the room, Cabana Bay’s hallways gives …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: “The Magic is in the Hole” with this Voodoo Doughnut Merchandise Available from Universal Orlando CityWalk
Annie Wilson
No trip to Universal Orlando is complete without stopping into the Voodoo Doughnut location at CityWalk. We strongly suggest you try a few of their amazing doughnuts, but if you’re looking for a souvenir that will last a little longer, Voodoo Doughnut also has a great collection of merchandise. Doughnut Hole Mug – $19.00 This …
PHOTOS: Video Globe Fully Functioning Again in Project Tomorrow at EPCOT; “Send a Postcard” Kiosks Still Shut Down
Alicia
During a recent visit to Project Tomorrow, located at the exit to Spaceship Earth in EPCOT, we noticed that all of the effects for the futuristic games, “Send a Postcard” touch kiosks, as well as the video globe in the center, had been turned off. During a late-night trip to the future this evening, we …