Doctor Aphra Gets the Audiobook Treatment in Latest Expanded Adaptation from Star Wars; Available for Download July 21
Jessica Figueroa
Move over, Indy. Aphra’s back, and this time in her own audiobook. In Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original, our favorite rogue archaeologist is starring in a new audio drama. The expanded adaptation will tell the tale of the chaotically corrupt archaeologist’s introduction in Marvel’s Darth Vader series. In the story, Aphra makes a deal with the …
Go Back to the Official Opening of EPCOT Center’s World Showcase with this Festival Program From 1982
Matthew Soberman
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Let’s head back to October 23rd, 1982 for the Official Opening of EPCOT Center’s World Showcase with festival program from the event! Note: This article will detail the …
New Minnie Mouse Main Street Collection by Dooney & Bourke Coming to shopDisney on April 24
Iain
The queen of every kingdom, Minnie Mouse, stuns on the newest release of Dooney & Bourke handbags. On the larger tote, adorned in a her signature bow, a stylish striped tee and miniskirt, Minnie sits at a bistro table in front of the castle while buildings that have a very similar look to those on …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (4/23/20): Best Disney World Bars & Lounges, Liquid Magic, Train of Thought, Bad Disney Tattoos, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, pick out the Top 7 bars and lounges at Walt Disney World, show off some bad Disney tattoos, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also …
Walt Disney Company Credit Rating Downgraded Due to Concerns Over Delayed Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
The Walt Disney Company has seen a whirlwind month within the market, getting out-performed by Netflix only to gain advantage shortly after with the White House’s announcement for a phased reopening of businesses to potentially begin in May. However, investors haven’t fully regained hope in the company, and more news coming out regarding the future …
Latest Florida COVID-19 Projection Model Suggests “Relaxed Social Distancing” Possible After June 14
Jessica Figueroa
As data surrounding the ongoing health crisis is continuously updated, the situation surrounding COVID-19 keeps changing, with the latest projection models now stating that the earliest date social distancing may be possible in Florida is June 14. This is a marked delay from the previous June 1 estimations. According to the Institute for Health Metrics …
A Guide to Accessibility at Walt Disney World Part 2: Visiting With A Cognitive Disability
Shannen Ace
In Part 1 of my accessibility guide, I focused on Disney’s services for people with mobility, hearing, and visual disabilities. In this second part, I’ll be focusing on visiting the parks with a cognitive disability. As I mentioned in part 1, I am autistic, so I have much more personal experience with this subject than …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Roast of Tom Corless Recap on “Party with Pete” at 11:00 AM, Plus Another Evening of WDW News Tonight at 9:00 PM!
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to another week of quarantine in the weird world of post-Disney closures! The parks may be closed off for now, but we’re trying to bring you as much entertainment as possible, with daily lineups full of fun YouTube content. Starting at 11:00 AM, get ready for another episode of “Party with Pete”, where we’ll be …
Disneyland Paris Pride Returning in 2021; Event Date Officially Announced
Iain
A few days ago, Disneyland Paris announced the official postponement of their Pride 2020 festivities due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. However, earlier today on both the official Disneyland Paris Twitter. and Disneyland Paris Pride Instagram, the park announced the official date for the 2021 event. The official date has been set for Saturday, June 12th, …
VIDEO: New Trailer Released for “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Series Coming to Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
This May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, a brand-new series debuting on Disney+ will take us behind-the-scenes of the first Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian. What started as a fan-generated grassroots holiday, Star Wars Day has become a full-fledged celebration of the Star Wars saga embraced by the entire galaxy. This year, …
ParksCenter – Happy Earth Day 2020! – Ep. 98
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We usually cover the top news stories of the week, but this week, on an Earth Day special, we talk about Animal Kingdom, Disney’s work towards the environment, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter …
Disney Legend Bob Gurr and Imagineer Tania Norris to be Featured in “Living Legends of The Haunted Mansion” Virtual Event on April 26
Iain
Calling all Disneyphiles and phantom fanatics! Are you ready for a virtual Haunted Mansion event full of ghoulish delight? On Sunday, April 26th at 5:00PM PST, the Haunted Orange County Facebook page will stream a virtual live event titled, “Living Legends of the Haunted Mansion.” The event will be hosted by the voice of Mickey …
Watch a Full Recap of WDWNT The RPG – “The Tomorrowland Travesty”
Iain
The adventurers are called to Tomorrowland by the Governor by a puzzling telegram. Can they avoid Space Bees, comedy monsters, and stale churros to solve the puzzles in time to stop a catastrophe and discover who the Phantom really is? This episode’s featured players are Matthew Soberman, Pete Carney, Alison Walminski, Ashley Jasmer, Eric Wolfe, …
Watch a Full Recap of WDWNT The RPG – “The Tomorrowland Travesty”
Ben
The adventurers are called to Tomorrowland by the Governor by a puzzling telegram. Can they avoid Space Bees, comedy monsters, and stale churros to solve the puzzles in time to stop a catastrophe and discover who the Phantom really is? This episode’s featured players are Matthew Soberman, Pete Carney, Alison Walminski, Ashley Jasmer, Eric Wolfe, …
Skipping School and Heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom – On Grand Opening Day, April 22, 1998
Jessica Figueroa
Editor’s Note: The following piece is probably one of the most fun reads on the site, and for me, it hits extra close to home. I take the 3-hour impulse drive up to Walt Disney World on a nearly bi-monthly basis, and author Ron D’Anna did just that… 22 years ago… for the grand opening …
CONCEPT ART: A Fascinating Deep-Dive Into Beastly Kingdom – The Never-Built Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Editor’s Note: Below you’ll find a fascinating deep-dive into the creation of Beastly Kingdom at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and how and why it was eventually scrapped, left on the back burner, and ultimately dumped in favor of the then-nascent Pandora: The World of AVATAR. The piece, written by Joe Notaro, remains unchanged as it was …
ParksCenter – Happy Earth Day 2020! – Ep. 98
Ben
Tonight, April 22nd at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We usually cover the top news stories of the week, but this week, on an Earth Day special, we talk about Animal Kingdom, Disney’s work towards the environment, and more! Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight …
VIDEO: Nāhtāzū! Celebrate 22 Years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Tarzan Rocks, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade, Flights of Wonder, and Kilimanjaro Safaris… with Poachers!
Jessica Figueroa
“Disney’s Animal Kingdom––it’s many, many things, but remember, it’s… Nāhtāzū!” Today marks the 22nd anniversary of arguably the most relaxing park in Walt Disney World Resort, and one I’m looking to escape to as soon as phased park re-openings begin. Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998, a date that appropriately coincides with Earth …
PHOTOS: Loungefly Releases Sneak Peek of New Pixar “A Bug’s Life” Collection; Heimlich Mini Backpack and Satchel Coming Soon
Jessica Figueroa
Me, talking to myself a month and a half into quarantine: “Someday I will be a beautiful butterfly and then everything will be better.” Heimlich stands as an inspiration for all of us in these trying times, and to honor the caterpillar-turned-butterfly from the late ’90s Pixar classic, A Bug’s Life, Loungefly is releasing a small bag …
New “Female-Centric” Star Wars Series Reportedly in Development for Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a big week for Star Wars, especially on Disney+, with the series finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars racing to an epic finish, and even news of a third season of The Mandalorian already in pre-production. Now, Variety has broken more news from the Star Wars universe, with a new, unnamed, “female-centric” …
PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell Shares Inside Look at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure During Parks Closure
Jessica Figueroa
Much like Walt Disney World Resort, select essential Cast Members remain carrying out necessary duties across Disneyland Resort, like ride maintenance and landscaping, to ensure that the parks are in tip-top shape for their eventual reopening. Among those overseeing the parks during the closure is Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell, who recently took to her …
Get a Glimpse of Walt Disney Productions in the Mid-1960’s With this 1965 Annual Report – Part Three
Matthew Soberman
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! It’s time for the third and final part of our look at Walt Disney Productions’ 1965 Annual Report with a glimpse into the company’s plans for 1967 and beyond, …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: Disney’s “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids” on Deep in the Plus
Rob Whiteside
This is Deep in the Plus. Here’s where we go into the Disney+ catalog and pull out some of the movies and TV shows that you haven’t gotten around to yet, and we break them down to see if they’re worth your time. This week, we’re traveling back to 1989 and the Disney classic – Honey, …
PHOTOS: Shanghai Disneyland Sets Up “Social Distancing” Queues for Imminent Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
Stateside, we’re looking at everything from financial projections to medical models for hints at potential reopening dates for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland resort, but with regards to actual protocol once the parks and resorts do open, we look to Shanghai Disney Resort. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has …
RECIPE: Make Your Own Green Milk With This Copycat Recipe From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Iain
You didn’t think we would release our Blue Milk Copycat Recipe from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge without a Green Milk followup recipe waiting in the wings, did you? Legend has it, during the war between the First Order and the Resistance, green milk was imported to Bubo Wamba Family Farms on the planet Batuu. In …
Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 3: EPCOT – Table Service
Iain
Well, we’ve covered the most Magical Place on Earth and now it’s time to look towards the world of tomorrow, as we cover the best places to dine with food allergies in EPCOT. Like we did with the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT is going to be split between two parts, one covering Table Service options and the …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Earth Day Anniversary Watch-Along at 11:00 AM, Plus ParksCenter at 9:00 PM!
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to another week of quarantine in the weird world of post-Disney closures! The parks may be closed off for now, but we’re trying to bring you as much entertainment as possible, with daily lineups full of fun YouTube content. Starting at 11:00 AM, it’s time to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Nahtazü with a Disney’s …
Re-Open Florida Task Force Meeting Today to Determine Timetable on Theme Park Reopenings, Including Walt Disney World Resort Opening First to Floridians
Jessica Figueroa
With Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee now fully assembled, it seems the governor is already in talks with Walt Disney World executives in order to spearhead a plan for reopening businesses across Florida. The special committee is tasked with figuring out a timetable on when the local parks, like Walt Disney …
New “Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu” and “Star Wars: Book of Lists” Releasing on June 23; Now Available for Pre-Order on Amazon
Matthew Soberman
Though we don’t yet know if they’ll be taking visitors at Black Spire Outpost by then, on June 23rd, you’ll be able to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge like a pro. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu by Cole Horton will be released that day, offering advice on what to see and do, …
Recreate Your Favorite Disney Parks Nighttime Spectacular for a Chance to Win $100 Corbucks!
Jessica Figueroa
A few weeks ago here at WDWNT, we hosted a contest that gave people the chance to recreate their favorite Disney ride pre-show through homemade videos. Creative Disney fans across the world brought a little bit of Disney into their own homes by participating in this contest! We now will be holding a competition allowing …
VIDEO: Daisy Duck Finally Makes Her “DuckTales” Debut; Episode Premieres April 25 on Disney XD and DisneyNow
Shannen Ace
Fan-favorite DuckTales has spent its third season re-introducing a host of classic Disney characters. It was only a few weeks ago that Chip, Dale, and the rest of the Rescue Rangers made their debut, and a week before that Goofy mad his first appearance. Now another classic character is joining the show’s cast: Daisy Duck! DuckTales follows the …
Witness “The Dawn of a New Disney Era” With This Commemorative EPCOT Center Pre-Opening Guide From 1982
Matthew Soberman
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Get ready to witness “The Dawn of a New Disney Era” with this commemorative pre-opening guide to EPCOT Center, featuring concept art, construction photos, and more! Note: This …
VIDEO: Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates 25 Years of Action and Education Across the Globe
Jessica Figueroa
One of my favorite channels to watch while staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel is the Disney Conservation Fund loop, which details all of the work environmentalists across the globe are doing to help preserve and protect endangered species. The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund started out 25 years ago in 1995, three years …
Disney Offering “Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen” eBook for Free Download Through April 26
Matthew Soberman
Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the best deal of them all? A free eBook, of course! From now through April 26th, Disney is making the eBook of Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen available for free. From Disney Parks Blog: You know the story of Snow White, but do you know …
“The Mandalorian” Season 3 Already in Pre-Production for Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
If you need more Baby Yoda and Mando adventures in your life (and Ahsoka soon enough, too!), then get ready the make a jump to hyperspace, because Variety has confirmed that Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” is already in pre-production. According to Variety, the initial phases of the series––writing and creating artwork and concepts––are now …
Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 2: Magic Kingdom – Quick Service
Iain
Welcome back to another article where I deep-dive into the best Allergy-Friendly dining locations in Walt Disney World! In the first part of this series, I pointed out the best options when it came to Table Service dining in the Magic Kingdom. However, sitting down for every meal may not be your cup of tea, …
VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With a Special “Disney Nature” Illuminations Pre-Show
Iain
This year, April 22nd will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In recognition of the occasion, Disneyland Paris has announced that it will be dedicating this entire week to the environment by sharing activities and broadcasts via their social media platforms. Since the resort is closed “until further notice”, Disneyland Paris is unable to …
PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Joe Rohde Adventurer Mickey Ear Hat Soaring Into shopDisney Tomorrow
Jessica Figueroa
Are you ready to chart the course for adventure? The latest release in the Disney Parks Designer Collection is set to release tomorrow on shopDisney, and they’re designed by none other than Disney Imagineer, Joe Rohde himself! The ears are made to look like an aviator’s hat, with a faded deep brown faux leather exterior and …
WDWNT Presents “The Roast of Tom Corless” Airs Live TONIGHT at 10:00 PM (EDT)
Tom Corless
WDWNT’s founder Tom Corless is stepping into the hot seat to be roasted by his colleagues, friends(?!?), former staff, and other bloggers for your entertainment while we’re all stuck at home. Watch as Tom takes brutal jokes and witty banter from the panel before finally getting to fire back at the very end. The dais …
Shanghai Disneyland Reportedly Testing Parade and Nighttime Shows for Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
Stateside, we’re looking at everything from financial projections to medical models for hints at potential reopening dates for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland resort, but with regards to actual protocol once the parks and resorts do open, we look to Shanghai Disney Resort. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has …