PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Edna Mode Experience Meet and Greet Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Starting today through September 30, 2019, you can experience the world of The Incredibles! Bask in the world of Supers at Pixar Place, which has been transformed into a Municiberg city block right out of Metroville! An Incredible Celebration hosts a number of neat activities just in time for Hollywood Studios’ 30th Anniversary. We were there to experience the …
PHOTOS: Pluto Now Greeting at Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Replacing Minnie Magnifique at Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
For years now, Minnie Magnifique has been greeting guests at Pete’s Silly Sideshow, a circus-themed character-greeting area in the Storybook Circus part of Fantasyland. She would greet alongside Daisy Duck as Madame Daisy Fortuna, a fortune teller. Minnie herself was decked out in an extravagant circus animal trainer outfit, with a backdrop of perfectly pink poodles. This …
Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! Returning; New “Lion King”-Themed Tree of Life Awakenings Coming This Summer
Matthew Soberman
As celebrations kick off today across the Walt Disney World Resort, we’ve learned that we’re getting more reasons to celebrate this summer! Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! returns to Epcot starting June 14. Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy films will take you on a musical journey through the cosmos, showcasing …
PHOTOS: 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Merchandise
Jessica Figueroa
While we’d like to think the main draw of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is the artwork itself (you can buy prints, printed accessories, and more), an Epcot festival just wouldn’t be the same without dedicated merchandise. Thankfully, there’s a wide array of colorful, inspired pieces to take home with you when you …
PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie Surprise Celebration Meet and Greet Debuts at Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
We all know this is the year of the Mouse (as far as Disney Parks are concerned.) It’s the World’s Biggest Mouse Party! Celebrations for Mickey’s 90th birthday continue in full force. Today marks the beginning of Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom. With it comes a whole array of new entertainment, merchandise, …
REVIEW: Troll Kreme Spiked Slush in Souvenir Cup Arrives in Norway Pavilion at Epcot
Iain
Hallo! During our recent trip around The World Showcase at Epcot, we spotted this new Troll Kreme spiked slushy at the Norway beer cart! The drink comes in a souvenir plastic cup which features the Epcot logo, Norway, as well as Akershus all printed on the cup. It costs $17.00 and includes said cup, but you …
PHOTOS: New Lion King Photo-Op at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Film’s 25th Anniversary
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been keeping our eyes on the construction walls erected around the Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Photo Frame for a while now. It looked like it was going to be replaced with a new frame, but we weren’t prepared for this masterpiece. (What is this, #ArtfulEpcot?) This new “The Lion King” photo op at Disney’s Animal …
PHOTOS: More “Where’s Jack-Jack?” Game Props Spotted at Pixar Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier today, we spotted some amazing banners featuring the logo for the Hollywood Studios’ 30th Anniversary and some Incredibles characters. With “An Incredible Celebration” debuting tomorrow, they’re prepping Pixar Avenue for all the activities associated with the event. Even Jack-Jack has joined in on the fun, apparently. He was spotted on top of one of …
PHOTOS: New Donut Ear Headband and Snack Merchandise Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Ali
Ear and donut lovers can rejoice as the Donut Minnie Ear Headbands are now available at the World of Disney at Disneyland Resort! Guests will also be thrilled to find a variety of other fun, snack-based goodies including the Disney Donut and Pizza Handbags by Danielle Nicole. Let’s take a look at what we found at the World …
VIDEO: First Look at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Animatronic for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Matthew Soberman
Before Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy pulls into Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 31st, we’re getting a new look at what the experience will ultimately look like. The preview comes from an Associated Press video focusing on how Disney develops and maintains its live shows for the parks. Mostly renderings are shown, but there is a very …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/17/19) – Weird World Showcase Food, Cornac the Magnificent, 2019 Disney Parks Preview, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! We eat something weird from World Showcase, Cornac the Magnificent returns, and we preview 2019 at the Disney Parks! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube). You can also use WDWNT: The App to watch and chat …
REVIEW: Purple Rose and Purple Churro Treats at Disneyland Park
Iain
The season of purple is in full force at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. We previously reported on the full list of Potion Purple treats last week. Now that they’re here, I had the opportunity to try the Purple Rose and some of the purple treats offered in Disneyland Park. You can now buy a …
Wilderness Lodge Reunion Station DVC Lounge Closing On February 3
Iain
Reunion Station, the Disney Vacation Club Lounge at Wilderness Lodge Resort, will be removing its add-on food-and-beverage lounge services on February 3. The lounge was a part of the expansion at Wilderness Lodge that included the nearby Boulder Ridge Cove Pool and Geyser Point Bar & Grill. The lounge offered Disney Vacation Club members inclusive food-and-beverage …
SHOP: Adorable Mickey Mouse and Friends Micro Food Plushies Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve had our fill of snack-themed goodies lately, but what if you wanted something smaller? Something, dare I say, … cuter. Well, this adorable Mickey Mouse and Friends Micro Food Plush collection is the answer to all your snack needs. These plush toys are shaped like cupcakes and donuts and have sprinkles embroidered on them, …
PHOTOS: Preview All the New Disney Art You Can Buy at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019!
Jessica Figueroa
Everyone knows that unlike Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival, the Festival of the Arts is for the true Epcot sophisticate. While it rarely receives as much hype as Epcot’s headlining event, it’s truly an amazing festival. Complete with inspired activities, great food, and tons of art to gaze at and fawn over, Epcot’s Festival of …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Decorations Arrive, More Incredibles Props on Pixar Avenue
Tom Corless
It seems the 30th anniversary celebration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will kick off tomorrow with the grand debut of the anniversary logo, Pixar Avenue featuring “An Incredible Celebration”, and the return of the Monsters, Inc. meet and greet. Ahead of tomorrow’s big debut, the logo is featured on new banners that have gone up on …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at Mickey’s Mix Magic, Disneyland’s New Nighttime Spectacular
Tom Corless
The new nighttime fireworks and projection show, Mickey’s Mix Magic, is coming to Disneyland Park on January 18, 2019 with “all-new music, projections and lasers that set the scene for an epic dance party that takes over almost the entire park.” Disney is now giving us our first look at the show in action ahead of …
CONFIRMED: Valentine’s Month Celebration Coming to Disneyland Park January 22nd, 2019
Tom Corless
A few weeks ago, we told you that Disneyland Resort was gearing up to add another celebratory season to the calendar: an entire month of Valentine’s Day offerings. Those additions were finally announced today. From January 22nd through February 18th, 2019, Disneyland Resort will celebrate the love of Minnie and Mickey for Valentine’s month. As …
Opening Date Announced for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
Today, Disney has shared some electrifying news about Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. This new show experience speeding into Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open on March 31st, 2019! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will welcome guests inside the world of Pixar’s Cars films, bringing them face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen. You’ll be part of …
Details Announced for Tokyo Disney Resort’s Easter 2019 Celebration
Iain
The magical springtime festival of Disney’s Easter will be returning to Tokyo Disney Resort very soon! Running from Thursday, April 4th to Sunday, June 2, for the first time in two years the festivities will span the both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea parks, and will even reach the hotels and the Resort Line. Tokyo Disneyland Possibly …
Disney Announces Live Action Remake of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
Jessica Figueroa
We’re sure this news is bound to spread like “Hellfire.” Disney has announced the production of a live-action musical adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It’s currently being written by Tony-winning M. Butterfly playwright David Henry Hwang, whose other work includes Disney’s animated Tarzan. Disney legend Alan Menken, and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) will be writing the music …
ParksCenter – New Baby Giraffe, Walk-around Donkeys, and Halloween Already?! – Ep. 39
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: A mother giraffe goes into labor on Kilimanjaro Safaris, in plain view of the ride vehicles New donkey ambassadors Jack and Jill debut at Animal …
Reservations Now Open for Signature Events at the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Matthew Soberman
If you’re looking for a special way to experience the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, reservations are now open for Signature Events. Several events are one-night-only and sure to sell out quickly, so be sure to head over to the ticketing page and purchase your spots soon! Guy Fieri at the 2019 …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – New Baby Giraffe, Walk-around Donkeys, and Halloween Already?! – Ep. 39
Ben
Tonight, January 16th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: …
Sebastian’s Bistro at Caribbean Beach Ending Lunch Service January 27th
Matthew Soberman
If you’re looking to have lunch at the recently-opened Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort… you should hurry. WDW News Today has learned that the restaurant will end its lunchtime service on Sunday, January 27th. Prior to that date, lunch will be served from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Guests looking for lunch at …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Exclusive “Mickey Through the Years” and “Four Parks” OtterBox Phone Cases Released at Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
The latest Disney Parks exclusive phone cases from OtterBox have arrived at Walt Disney World! The first features Mickey in classic costumes from his most famous cartoon and theme park appearances. We’re particularly fond of Captain Mickey from Tokyo DisneySea and the Rainbow Spacesuit from EPCOT Center. This art can also be found on some …
Introducing the Walt Disney World Maintenance Report: A Running List of Broken Effects, Damaged Items, and More from the Parks
Tom Corless
Welcome to a new, weekly WDWNT.com feature – the Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this weekly report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Walt Disney World Resort. Surely, someone will comment that an article like this is mostly negative in nature. While that …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 1/16/19 (Guardians of the Galaxy, New Japan Restaurant, Festival of the Arts Preparations, New Snack Apparel, ETC.)
Iain
Good afternoon from Epcot! Let’s take a lap around the World and see what’s new. Future World (East) – Guardians of The Galaxy Construction From just outside the park, we can see the Guardians of the Galaxy show building is slowly progressing. It’s almost entirely enclosed and they have these white scrims around the access …
PHOTOS: New Figment Mouse Ear Headband Released at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
From head to tail, he’s royal purple pigment, and there, viola, you’ve got a Figment! Move over, Potion Purple ears. You’ve officially been supplanted by these new Figment ears, spotted at Gateway Gifts in Epcot! The ears feature Figment’s big and yellow eyes, horns of a steer, and two tiny wings. The Mickey ears take …
VIDEO: Updated Video Shows Latest Rendering of Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Jessica Figueroa
With so many other Disney hotels currently under construction, it’s hard to keep track of them all, but with Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opening this summer, it’s time to shift gears for its grand opening. Room reservations opened up back in November and reservations for Toledo – Tapas, Steak, and Seafood opened up …
PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 1/16/19 (New Merchandise, Animal Encounters, and More!)
Iain
Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s halfway into January, and it’s still Christmas here. Let’s take a look around. Work is being done on the 20th Anniversary Photo Frame. From what little view I could get, it looks like it might be replaced with a new frame. No more 20th Anniversary! Otter exhibit watch 2018 …
PHOTOS: Limited-Time Kingdom Hearts Rooms Coming To Disney Ambassador Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort
Iain
Kingdom Hearts fans may want to start planning a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort this spring. The Disney Ambassador Hotel has announced that special Kingdom Hearts-themed rooms will be available to book from March 26 through June 30. Headboards in the room feature the series’ characters as they appear in “Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance”, while artwork …
PHOTO: Greeters No Longer Offering Free Samples at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing quite compares to having the luscious scent of melted chocolate lure you into the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs. Upon arrival, you’d be greeted by a Cast Member offering seasonal chocolate samples, be it Peppermint Bark at Christmastime or Pumpkin Spice during, well, pumpkin spice season. Well, that has all but come to …
Bo Peep from Toy Story 4 Topiary to Appear at the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Jessica Figueroa
While we’ve got #ArtfulEpcot on the brain, Disney still has three other festivals to plan for this year and they’re working hard to feed the festival machine. Now in its 26th year, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is a celebration of flora, fauna, and of course, food. What separates it the most from …
PHOTOS: Disney Vacation Club Signage Up on New Grand Avenue Kiosk, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
The “mystery structure” on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no longer a mystery as signage went up on it today… The Little Tokyo Travel Co., what is supposed to be a business you might find in current day Los Angeles, wills serve as a new Disney vacation Club sales location. Despite being themed …
PHOTOS: Edna Mode Billboard, Bakery Signage, and More Decor Added for “An Incredible Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
Ahead of its January 18 debut, more new show elements have been spotted around the “An Incredible Celebration” area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We showed you the first two a few days ago, as you might recall. Two smaller billboard are up on either side of the entrance gate to the former Pixar Place. A large …
PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie Icons Added to Riviera Resort’s Disney Skyliner Station
Iain
As construction moves along with the Disney Skyliner, the first decorative elements have began going up at the Disney Riviera Resort station. We noticed some beautiful new artwork around the entrance and exit to both sides of the station. With a closer look, they feature hidden Mickey and Minnie! The entire station is coming along nicely …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 1/15/19 (Potion Purple Merchandise, Parking Structure Construction Update, ETC.)
Iain
As the holiday season came to a close last week, construction and refurbishments are happening all over the Disneyland Resort. The new parking structure next to the Mickey and Friends parking structure is going up fast. All six floors on the side facing the Mickey and Friends structure are almost completed. Ramps for the top …
PHOTOS: New Arrival, Bag Check Structure Erected at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is experiencing a major renovation for the upcoming opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Not only does it have to streamline aesthetics for the incorporation of the Skyliner, it also has to change its overall infrastructure to accommodate for the sheer masses that will be streaming through its gates come Fall. The newest …
NFL Pro Bowl Pep Rally Coming to Disney Springs January 26
Jessica Figueroa
While I’d say most of us around here are more into the Puppy Bowl (and Satu’li Canteen bowls) than the Pro Bowl, but if you’re looking to celebrate the Pro Bowl, look no further than Disney Springs! Disney Springs will be hosting a Pro Bowl Pep Rally at its Marketplace Stage this January 26. With appearances …