First-Ever V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights Announced for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park This Summer
Jessica Figueroa
In an email to Annual Passholders this morning, Disney has just announced three more V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights, two of which are taking place at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park for the very first time! Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders are invited to enjoy special access to some of their favorite attractions during V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights …
On-Ride Disney PhotoPass Service Now Available at the Haunted Mansion in Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced that beginning today, Disney PhotoPass Service will capture a spirited photo of you as your Doom Buggy journeys through a labyrinth of haunted chambers in the Haunted Mansion attraction at Walt Disney World Resort! You might even notice a few silly spooks that fill in the dead space of your photo. …
Woody’s Roundup BBQ Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort this July 4th Weekend
Jessica Figueroa
Mosey on over to Woody’s Roundup BBQ for a fun-filled fourth of July celebration with Sheriff Woody and his Toy Story pals! There’s a new dining experience taking place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort over the 4th of July weekend holiday. Woody’s Roundup BBQ takes place July 4 to 6 and runs from 6:15 PM to …
VIDEO: Cap And Iron Man Reunite In This New Trailer For “Avengers: Endgame”; Tickets Are Now On Sale!
Joe Hogarty
Tickets are finally on sale for “Avengers: Endgame”! To celebrate, Marvel has released a Special Look at “Avengers: Endgame”. You can call it a Special Look if you want, but this looks like a trailer to me. Check it out! Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” arrives in theaters April 26. Source: Marvel Entertainment Joe Hogarty
Red Car Trolley Closed for Refurbishment Until 2020 at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
The Red Car Trolley has officially closed for refurbishment in preparation for the Marvel Super Hero themed land coming to Disney California Adventure. The Red Car Trolley News Boys will continue making appearances throughout the day with a modified show in front of Carthay Circle. Red Car Trolley will return to transport guests through Buena Vista …
PHOTOS: 2019 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Iain
Spring is upon us, and with spring, comes the annual Grand Floridian Easter Egg display! For the past several years, right around Easter, the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort has been home to an ever-growing display of chocolate egg sculptures. Let’s see what they came up with this year! Several of these are hold …
“Dumbo” Takes The Number One Spot At The Box Office, But Debuts With A Disappointing $45 Million
Joe Hogarty
“Dumbo” may have become the king of the box office this past weekend, but it fell short of the projected box office of $60 million or more that some analysts had predicted. “Dumbo” brought in an estimated $45 million domestically and $71 million internationally, resulting in a worldwide box office total of $116 million. The …
Merchandise Revealed for 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced all the epic merch for the 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox at Walt Disney World Resort this weekend! Runners from around the galaxy can celebrate their Star Wars adventure with commemorative merchandise.Get a first look at some of the offerings, available at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo.The …
April Pin Releases for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Features Easter Exclusives and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Countdown Pin
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Pin Collectors and Traders, clutch your wallets tight. Disney has shared a look at this month’s pin releases and it’s an incredible lineup of must-have pins with new Pins of the Month, holiday exclusives, and even a Galaxy’s Edge pin at Disneyland! Check them out below. Walt Disney World April 2019 Pin Releases: We love …
Jaleo by José Andrés Now Open For Lunch at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Jaleo at Disney Springs recently opened with much fanfare and we made our way out there to try their amazing Spanish cuisine (served with a side of whimsy). Their quick service location, Pepe, is also open. But what if you get a craving for paella or croquetas in the middle of the day? At the …
REVIEW: Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Plaza Inn Dining Package at Disneyland Park
Iain
It’s a dining celebration! If you’re looking to get into the parade spirit after a delicious meal at Disneyland Park, then you’re in for a treat. Plaza Inn has a new dining package that offers reserved viewing of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade with the purchase of a midday meal. How does this dining package work and is …
PHOTOS: All-New “Been There” Series Starbucks Mugs Trek into Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Fichwa, fellow! It’s mug mania today at Walt Disney World and we’ve got the last mugs in this new Disney Parks Starbucks “Been There” Series. It’s none other than the Disney’s Animal Kingdom mug, and like the other mugs in the series, this one contains a jungle of details both big and small! We found …
PHOTOS: All-New “Been There” Series Starbucks Mugs Pay Tribute to Retro Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
First there was the Magic Kingdom mug. Then came the Disney’s Hollywood Studios mug. Well, allow me to introduce you to my personal favorite of the Disney Parks “Been There” series collection: the Epcot mug. This mug features many retro details and nods to classic Epcot and is a must-have for any Epcot aficionado both …
PHOTOS: All-New “Been There” Series Starbucks Mugs Spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Starbucks mug collectors, rejoice! Starbucks has released its newest collection of mugs, all designed to be a part of the “Been There” series. All of the previous “You Are Here” mug designs have since been removed from displays. (Although the larger, double-walled ceramic tumblers we covered back in November are still around, if you’re …
PHOTOS: All-New “Been There” Series Starbucks Mugs Now Available at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Great news, Disney Starbucks mug collectors! Starbucks has released its newest collection of mugs, all designed to be a part of the “Been There” series. All of the previous “You Are Here” mug designs have since been removed from displays. The first one we’ve spotted is this Magic Kingdom one, from the Main Street Bakery! …
Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This July
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has announced a new dining adventure honoring some of the most majestic and endangered African animals and celebrating the beloved story of “The Lion King.” Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night offers a unique way to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a family-friendly progressive dining experience drawing inspiration from the many facets of …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Updated Park Policies, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, and a Big Week for Dumbo
Iain
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from March 25-31! WDWNT News Join WDWNT for Stage 89 – a celebration of all things 1989 …
PHOTOS: New Briar Rose Gold Collection Now Available at Walt Disney World and on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Inspired by Princess Aurora (aka Briar Rose) from “Sleeping Beauty”, the newest on-trend Disney color to hit stores is Briar Rose Gold, and trust us, you do not want to sleep on this color. We headed to The Emporium early on today to get a first look at the newly released collection, and we’re sure …
WDWNTunes Is Now UniversalTunes – 24/7 Music From The Universal Parks!
Iain
Breaking news! Say goodbye to WDWNTunes, and say hello to UniversalTunes, broadcasting music, movies and more movies! Ever since 2010, we’ve been the home of WDWNTunes––but that’s about to change. Thanks to a sizable investment from Universal Parks & Resorts, at midnight on April 1st, WDWNTunes will now become UniversalTunes! “Everyone talks about how much they like the music …
Three Disney Springs Restaurants Tangled Up in Credit Card Data Breach
Jessica Figueroa
In a recent report from Earl Enterprises, a number of their restaurants have been impacted by a credit card breach, and that includes their three Disney Springs restaurants. Potentially affected restaurants include the following brands: Buca di Beppo, Earl of Sandwich, Planet Hollywood, Chicken Guy!, Mixology and Tequila Taqueria. The restaurant group has since launched an …
REVIEW: New Circus Donut Fails to Steal the Show at Disneyland Park
Iain
A new Circus Donut has made its debut at the Coffee cart near Central Plaza in Disneyland Park and we got to taste it! Check out what we thought of this new fried and glazed treat. Circus Donut – $5.75 The Circus Donut is a plain donut with chocolate icing, sprinkles, mini M&M’s, and waffle cone …
Marvel News Mash-Up (“Avengers: Endgame”, “Black Widow”, Sideshow Hulk and Wolverine)
Joe Hogarty
Marvel News Mash-Up New “Avengers: Endgame” TV Spot Has Some Old And Some New This “Honor” TV Spot for “Avengers: Endgame” has a lot of footage from the most recent trailer, but it also adds a really nice Captain America voice-over and some new flashback scenes, and even more “red” mixed in with the black …
PHOTOS: Something Silver Store Now Closed At Disney Springs
Iain
Back in February, we told you that the Something Silver and Sublime stores were going to be closing soon. The Sublime kiosk, which opened in 2014 near Paddlefish, had already been closed, and now we can see that Something Silver has closed as well. The store originally opened in 2011. Both stores were owned by the …
Brenda Song To Voice Lead Role in New Disney Channel Show “Amphibia” by “Gravity Falls” Director Matt Braly
Jessica Figueroa
In a recent announcement by Disney, it has been revealed that Brenda Song will voice the lead role in the newest Disney Channel animated comedy series, “Amphibia.” The show premieres this summer and will be available on the DisneyNOW app.In production now, Song plays 13-year-old Anne Boonchuy, an independent and fearless teen who is magically …
Check Out This Impressive “Star Wars” Mural That Will Be Unveiled At Star Wars Celebration Chicago
Joe Hogarty
Debuting at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration Chicago, a massive mural will be unveiled that will pay tribute to all of the movies that make up The Star Wars Saga. The image above, created by artist Jason Palmer, only contains one section that shows the films of The Original Trilogy. The remaining sections of The …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: “DJ’s Ready! Set! Party Time!” Dance Party at Sunset Showcase in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
If you and your family are looking for even more Pixar fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then look no further than the newly opened Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy on Sunset Showcase. But did you also know there’s a dance party back there? Several times daily, things kick into gear outside of Sunset Showcase for “DJ’s Ready! …
REVIEW: Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake at The Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Iain
It’s been around off-and-on for several years now, even surviving the closure of its original home, the Starring Rolls Cafe. Colloquially known as the “Butterfinger Cupcake”, the Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake is now back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Surprisingly, we’ve never actually reviewed it before now. Now that it’s back, let’s take a crack at …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Grand Opening and Full Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Here at WDWNT, we’ve been monitoring the progress of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy nearly feverishly. Well, today is the day! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy has officially opened for rookie trainees and we were there to get a first look. Racers, start your engines! For its grand opening season, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has made Lightning McQueen the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Walkthrough and POV Ride on Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle, Now Open at Hong Kong Disneyland
Tom Corless
It may be nighttime here in the US, but over in Hong Kong, it’s March 31st, which can only mean one thing: Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle is officially open! We have a special, full-length POV ride video for you to experience this attraction without ever having to board a plane, and a full …
Book your Dreamflight Around Walt Disney World with WDWNT’s Dreamflight Game: Departing From Stage 89!
Ben
While Stage 89 may have a large focus on the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a very special attraction opened in the Magic Kingdom on June 23rd, 1989 – Delta Dreamflight. Join us at Stage 89 where we pay tribute to this extinct attraction the best way we know how – a game that …
Archival Audio From The Late Don Rickles Will Be Used To Voice Mr. Potato Head in “Toy Story 4”
Iain
“Toy Story 4” hasn’t even hit theaters yet, but it’s already giving us a reason to cry. Director Josh Cooley confirmed in a tweet that actor Don Rickles, who voiced Mr. Potato Head in the first three installments of the franchise, would appear in Toy Story 4. “Some people say funny things, I say things …
PHOTOS: Newly Re-Imagined Classic Polka Dot Minnie Ears Now Available at Disneyland Resort
Iain
So far, 2019 has felt like the Year of Ears. We’ve had Donut Ears, Potion Purple Minnie Ears, it’s a small world Ears, and recently Food & Wine Festival Ears. Most of the additions this year have added a spark of fun to the shelves of Disney Parks stores. And today we potted these newly re-imaged …
REVIEW: Rose Gold Minnie Shortbread Cookies Are Sparkly and Sweet at Disneyland Resort
Iain
These Minnie Shortbread Cookies are the newest Rose Gold offering, being introduced just before the launch of the new Briar Rose Gold Collection on April 1st. Rose Gold Minnie Shortbread Cookies – $3.99 These cookies come in two perfectly Instagrammable designs, so you’ll probably need to get both of them. They are dipped or drizzled …
PHOTOS: Full Line of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Merchandise at Pavilion Gifts in Hong Kong Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
With Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! opening tomorrow (or rather, in just a couple of hours) over at Hong Kong Disneyland, Pavilion Gifts, located at the north wing of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Science & Technology Pavilion, recently reopened with a slew of Ant-Man and The Wasp merchandise. We got a sneak peek of this merchandise back in …
PHOTOS: Beauty and the Beast Ride and Village Takes Shape at Tokyo Disneyland
Tom Corless
While visiting Tokyo Disneyland recently, we got a good look at the ongoing construction of the new Beauty and the Beast attraction and the massive Fantasyland/Tomorrowland/Toontown Expansion going on at the park. You can check out our last update on this construction project here. Here we see the Beast’s castle from across the park. This …
Adults-Only Hideaway Returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park This April
Jessica Figueroa
Just last December, Disney announced they’d be adding an adults-only hideaway to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. That offering didn’t last long then, but it appears it’s making a comeback this April. From April 6th to the 21st, the North Shore section of the park will be transformed into an “Adult Cove” with food and …
REVIEW: Herbie The Love Bug 50th Anniversary Cupcake Zooms Into Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Iain
“The Love Bug” was officially released on March 13th, 1969. 50 years later here we are, celebrating at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort with an all-new cupcake commemorating the 50th anniversary of the movie! The Love Bug Cupcake can be found at the World Premiere Food Court and costs $5.49. The “53” graphic on the white …
PHOTOS: New Casey Jr. Popcorn Bucket and Dumbo Sipper Make Their Way to Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Casey Jr. sure made it to Orlando fast. Just yesterday, we spotted him and Dumbo out at Disneyland Park, and today, Disney Springs announced he’d be out for sale by the food trucks, while Dumbo would be available at B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. We decided to investigate and find out purchase limits and logistics for …
UPDATE: Disney Parks Live Stream of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Postponed Due to Technical Issues, Airing April 9th
Jessica Figueroa
You might have tuned in this past Thursday in hopes of catching the livestream of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” only to find out that the livestream had been postponed. Turns out technical issues with one of the show elements prevented the livestream from happening. The good news is, the livestream has been rescheduled and will air …
PHOTO: New Night Blossom Banshee Arrives at Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar
Jessica Figueroa
There’s an all-new banshee that’s arrived at The Rookery at Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar and she’s a real beauty in shades of purple, fuchsia, green, and orange. The new Night Blossom banshee joins a colorful flock of banshees that guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can connect with and adopt on their visit. Like …