PHOTOS: New Inside Look at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Ali
After two years in the works, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is set to open on March 31. We now have some rendered 3D photos that give us an idea of what the inside of the theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will look like. A 200 foot wide screen will surround the audience, completely immersing them in the …
PHOTOS: New Dole Whip Float Beach Towel Swirls Into World of Disney at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
The snack merch never ends. Just today, we found this amazing giant beach towel at World of Disney at Disney Springs. It isn’t just themed to Dole Whips, it’s actually a Dole Whip Float! Imagine floating around at the pool or beach, only to come back on land and dry out on your very own Dole …
PHOTOS, SHOP: New Limited Edition Captain Marvel MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
With the premiere of “Captain Marvel” captivating audiences throughout the nation, Disney is appealing to fans of the superhero by offering a limited edition Captain Marvel MagicBand, available now at Walt Disney World and on shopDisney. The are only 2,000 of these out there, so if you want to show your love for the newest …
Pandora – The World of Avatar Official Album Now Available on the Play Disney Parks App
Jessica Figueroa
Attention all Pandora – the World of Avatar fans! While the soundtrack to Pandora was released back in early January, it is now available for your listening enjoyment on the Play Disney Parks app. The album features music by the late James Horner and Simon Franglen, spanning both Avatar: Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey, as …
New Briar Rose Gold Minnie Ear Headbands Coming to Disney Parks This April
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re completely over Millennial Pink and think Rose Gold is “so last year”, DisneyStyle is offering a different shade of rose to appeal to all tastes. Introducing Briar Rose Gold, a dusty pink so delicate, it could only be inspired by Sleeping Beauty herself. https://www.instagram.com/p/Buv4NA_nDtl/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Briar Rose Gold Minnie ears will be making their …
SHOP: New Spring Floral Tinker Bell Dooney & Bourke Collection Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Gone are the days when you’d have to anxiously wait for the latest collection to hit the Shop Disney Parks app or shopDisney. It seems that lately, shopDisney has been giving the people what they want by offering the latest releases as soon as they’re available. That being said, we’re happy to announce that the …
Citizen Watch Releases Captain Marvel Collection in Celebration of Movie’s Premiere
Iain
In celebration of Captain Marvel’s red carpet premiere, Citizen Watch, the official timepiece of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, has released a new lineup of watches featuring iconography of Marvel’s latest movie. These three watches feature Citizen’s elegant and simplistic design, while also tastefully nodding to the suit design of Captain Marvel. The lineup is part …
VIDEO: New Aerial Drone Footage from Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Released
Jessica Figueroa
With opening dates officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, as well as new concept art being rolled out to both Disney Parks websites, the hype for this new land has increased tenfold. As if that weren’t enough, newly released aerial drone footage from inside the land is now making its rounds …
REVIEW: Taste Track – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Taste Track, typically a seasonal location, makes its Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival debut in 2019, taking place March 6 – June 3, 2019. For our complete coverage of the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, head to our festival landing page at wdwnt.garden. Taste Track at the Epcot International Flower & Garden …
Full Menu Announced for Upcoming Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Character Dining at Napa Rose in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Jessica Figueroa
There’s a new character breakfast coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on Saturday, March 30 that allows guests to start their day with an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind adventure alongside some of your favorite Disney Princesses. Guests can dine on a delicious three-course breakfast and meet with your royal hosts for enchanting activities, intimate story time, …
REVIEW: Jardin de Fiestas – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Jardin de Fiestas, which is located on the water side of the World Showcase Promenade adjacent to La Cantina de San Angel. Jardin de Fiestas premiered at the …
REVIEW: Flavor Full Kitchen – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on the Flavor Full Kitchen, which is located near Imagination!, near the exit to the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival. Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth makes its Epcot International …
PHOTOS: New Concept Art Released for Creature Stall, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
In light of this morning’s opening date announcement, Disney has just sneaked in some brand-new concept art into listings for certain merchandise and dining locations, as well as a look at the special interface for the Play Disney Parks app for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands. Take a look at what’s new! Docking …
Disney+ Streaming Service to Feature Studio’s Entire Film Library, Smashing Open “Disney Vault”
Matthew Soberman
As exciting as it is to hear about new projects on Disney+ like The Mandalorian or the Lady and the Tramp remake, die-hard Disney fans like myself have been hoping to hear about how much of Disney’s vast back catalog of films and television programs would be on the new streaming service. And on Thursday …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/7/19): March Madness Tournament of WDW Counter Service Restaurants Begins, Price is Right, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! WDWNT: The Price is Right returns, March Madness begins, and we continue promoting the hell out of Stage 89! 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: Tangled Character Cupcake Finally Leaves Its Tower at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Annie Wilson
I’ve got a dream! I’ve got a dream! I just wanna see the floating white chocolate lanterns gleam! We were so excited last month when The Lost Princess Cone debuted in Fantasyland, but this new “Tangled” cupcake might be even sweeter! The Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort has a new monthly character …
Aunt Polly’s Restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island Reopening for a Limited Time This Month
Jessica Figueroa
If you start to get hungry while exploring Tom Sawyer’s Island, look no further than Aunt Polly’s for a quick bite to eat! Aunt Polly’s, a seasonal quick service restaurant, is reopening March 9 through March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch. Aunt Polly’s Restaurant recently underwent a refurbishment not too long ago …
PHOTOS: New Refillable Mugs Featuring “Mickey Through The Years” Debuting Across Walt Disney World Resorts
Jessica Figueroa
While a number of refillable popcorn buckets have come and gone from Walt Disney World in the past months, we haven’t had a new resort refillable mug since the seasonal ones that were released in very limited quantity last Halloween, as well as some short-lived Christmas ones. While the old design has been around for …
Height Requirements Announced for Millennium Falcon and Rise of the Resistance Rides, No FastPass Offered on Smugglers Run at Open
Tom Corless
In addition to today’s announcement of the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, Disney has also unveiled the height requirements for both attractions and some important FastPass information. At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, guests must be 38″ or taller to ride. Once it opens, the height requirement for Star Wars: Rise …
BREAKING: Rise of the Resistance Ride Won’t Open with Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Requires Reservations to Enter, Disney World Offering Extra Magic Hours
Tom Corless
Minutes ago, Disney shared an exciting announcement many of you have been waiting to hear – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening ahead of schedule on May 31 at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. That’s right – it’s debuting early because of high guest interest in …
BREAKING: Opening Dates Announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
After years of announcements and months of close anticipation, official opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World were announced today during the Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort will officially open on May 31st, 2019. Star Wars: …
PHOTOS: NearMap Shares New Aerial Images of Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Construction at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
Thanks to our friends at NearMap, we have some recent aerial imagery from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. This is the same land and layout of the same land being built on the east coast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These images were taken in February 2019. Here we have an overall look at …
PHOTOS: New Satin Polka Dot Minnie Ear Headband Spotted at Mouse Gear in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a while since Disney blessed us with some sparkly new ears (actually, we just got new ones for Flower & Garden Festival just yesterday.) However, a pair a day keeps the blues away, so we were thrilled fo find these new satin polka dot Minnie Ear headbands at Mouse Gear in Epcot this …
REVIEW: La Isla Fresca – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on La Isla Fresca, which is located just as you enter World Showcase heading towards the Mexico Pavilion. La Isla Fresca first appeared at the Epcot International Flower …
REVIEW: Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market, which is located adjacent to the Germany pavilion on the World Showcase Promenade. Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market debuted at the Epcot International Flower & Garden …
VIDEO: Watch This Behind The Scenes Featurette For “Captain Marvel”
Joe Hogarty
The cast and crew of “Captain Marvel” talk about the latest hero to join the MCU. In “Captain Marvel”, follow Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an …
ParksCenter – Epcot Bulldozing Innoventions, Massive Galaxy’s Edge Details, and WDWNT’s March Madness – Ep. 45
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: Demolition plans filed for removing Innoventions buildings A multitude of new details released for Star Wars Land Our predictions for WDWNT’s March Madness for 2019! …
Last Chance to Register for WDWNT March Madness 2019 Tournament; Bracket Inside!
Jason Diffendal
This year we picked 64 Walt Disney World counter-service restaurants to battle it out for the honor of being named the best counter-service at the Vacation Kingdom of the World! The full brackets were revealed on ParksCenter on March 6th, and can be downloaded as a PDF. Join us for some heated debates, as you …
REVIEW: Trowel & Trellis – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Trowel & Trellis, which is located on the eastern end of Showcase Plaza as you head towards the Mexico Pavilion. Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE™ Foods makes …
REVIEW: Arbor at The Gardeners Terrace – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Arbor at The Gardeners Terrace is located inside the Odyssey, which is located between Test Track and the Mexico Pavilion. Arbor at The Gardeners Terrace is debuting at …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Epcot Bulldozing Innoventions, Massive Galaxy’s Edge Details, and WDWNT’s March Madness – Ep. 45
Ben
Tonight, March 6th 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: …
REVIEW: The Honey Bee-stro – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. The Honey Bee-stro is located on the western edge of Showcase Plaza, near Refreshment Port. The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board™ debuted at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival …
REVIEW: Lotus House – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Lotus House is located directly across from the China Pavilion in the World Showcase Promenade. Lotus House debuted at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in …
REVIEW: Primavera Kitchen – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Primavera Kitchen, located adjacent to the Italy Pavilion in the World Showcase Promenade. Primavera Kitchen debuted at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in 2013, and returns for …
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Plaza Inn Dining Packages, More Special Dining Events Announced for Disneyland Resort
Jessica Figueroa
As if Food & Wine wasn’t enough to fill you up, Disney has just announced some spectacular dining events for your upcoming Disneyland Resort vacation, from Soundsational Dining Packages to Dining with Disney Chefs events. Read on to find out more!Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Plaza Inn Dining Packages at Disneyland ParkLooking for a scrumptious lunch and …
REVIEW: THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews, located at The American Adventure at the back of World Showcase. THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews first appeared at the Epcot International Flower …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” Mariachi Show Debuts at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Today, the Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” show made its big debut at the Mexico pavilion, courtesy of the amazing Mariachi Cobre. The immensely talented musicians of Mariachi Cobre are joined by a pair of Folklórico (traditional Mexican folk dance) dancers to tell the tale of Miguel Rivera, his love of music, and his journey to find what matters most – …
REVIEW: Funnel Cake – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
The Funnel Cake kiosk in World Showcase is open year-round, but something special is added for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The Funnel Cake kiosk is located on the World Showcase Promenade between The American Adventure and the Japan pavilion. This year’s special features key lime. The 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival …
REVIEW: Florida Fresh – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Florida Fresh, located next to the eastern edge of the France Pavilion. Florida Fresh debuted at the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival in 2013, and return for its …
REVIEW: Hanami – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Tom Corless
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Hanami, which is located adjacent to the Japan pavilion on the World Showcase Promenade. Hanami first appeared at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in 2013, …